Some of my finished Cross Stitch (PICS)

kmcwed Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:31 AM

Some of my finished Cross Stitch (PICS)

Hi Girls,

Just thought I'd share some of my finished cross stitch.

This one is called 'Storyteller.' It's a traveler telling a story to a dragon. (Obviously!). It was a real challenge!!

This one is a celtic cross. I stitched it for my DH's mother before we were engaged. The picture doesn't do it justice, though. The center of the cross is gold beads, and the knot work around the cross is metallic gold.

This is a little baby I just finished for a friend of mine who's due on October 31. I don't have a picture of it framed yet, but I framed it in an oval silver frame. There's a crystal tear drop hanging from the top of the moon, and two shiny blue stars hanging from beaded 'ropes.'

I've got at least three other 'works in progress.' Now all I need is the time to work on them!

ChristineC68 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:32 AM

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They are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa Rose Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:37 AM

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those are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used to do Cross stitch so I can appriciate how much work thoses pieces are!!

Love them!! You are very talented!

kmcwed Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:46 AM

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awwwwwww.... (blushing)

Thanks you guys.

joeslauren Posted: Oct 27, 2003 11:16 AM

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WOW!!!!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Oct 27, 2003 12:06 PM

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WOW now that is talent

shamma Posted: Oct 27, 2003 02:00 PM

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OH my word those are awesome

Donna Posted: Oct 27, 2003 02:29 PM

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those are beautiful!

shelzyp Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:48 PM

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Very nice, I cross stitch too, but I alwasy forget to take pics, before giving them as gifts!!

If you want to swap patterns let me know, I have alot of Baby things and Disney.

jennbaby Posted: Oct 27, 2003 09:02 PM

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How do you do that? They are so nice! I want to do one!

Karen H Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:09 PM

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Jenn;

It's called counted cross stitch because you work from a large printed pattern on a grid and count the number of squares to stitch in each color. A little bit like paint-by-number, except that the design is on the paper not the fabric (generally - you can get a printed cross stitch sometimes)

Here's a link to an online site where you can buy some kits - you can also get them at craft stores like Michael's and Joann Fabric.

The Stitchery

kmcwed Posted: Oct 27, 2003 10:35 PM

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Jen,

It's just like KarenH said. You get a printed pattern to work from. It looks like graph paper with a symbol in each box. Each symbol represents a different color thread or 'floss.' You stitch one 'x' per box in the color the symbol dictates.

Confused yet??

Most people start on a fabric called Aida cloth. I attached a picture of it. You can see how the fabric forms it's own 'boxes.' These boxes correspond to the boxes of the pattern. See?

After you're doing it for a while, you can graduate to linen instead of Aida cloth, which is what I prefer to work with. With linen, though, there are no 'boxes.' You kind of have to count the threads of the fabric, which is a little tricky if you're just getting started.

Pick up a kit and give it a shot!! You'll understand it better if it's in front of you.

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michele31 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 11:17 PM

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I like to cross stitch by only stamped. My eyes go nuts with counted.

Very nice work.

July2004Bride Posted: Oct 27, 2003 11:41 PM

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Very nice!!

jenny11.9 Posted: Oct 29, 2003 07:08 AM

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WHOA. That is NO joke - I thought I was going to see pictures of like a heart with LOVE written under it.

Those are INCREDIBLE. What patience you must have.....

Samanthas Mom Posted: Oct 29, 2003 10:14 AM

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Karen
They are beautiful!

kmcwed Posted: Oct 29, 2003 11:09 AM

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Jenny,

For me it doesn't take patience, because it is SO relaxing. You just zone out in a way and stop thinking about all the worries or concerns of the day. You don't think of how long its taking to finish it, you just look forward to working on it, and spending some relaxing time for yourself.

The only time it gets a little frustrating is when you realize you mis-counted and have been stitching along for like an hour only to find everything is ONE box off!! Then you have to take it out!! When that happens, sometimes I just put it down for the day, and come back to it another time. But thankfully, it doesn't happen too often!!