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| AutumnSpices |
Posted - Feb 24 2011 : 2:11:43 PM
Are you still cross stitching after all these years? Do you have boxes of patterns that one day you intend on stitching, and bags of unfinished pieces that are begging to be done? Are you looking for a place to share your patterns, frustrations, and successes? Needing that specific pattern, thread, or material that you can't find?? Wishing to find other stitchers whom you wish to chat and share your passion? Well, you've found the right place! Come join Mary Janes Farm Cross Stitchers! |
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 08:27:44 AM
Janiee, that is beautiful. What a wonderful memorial.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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| FarmDream |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 7:22:11 PM
Introduce yourself! Hi I'm Julie. I'm a crosstitch-a-holic.
How long have you been stitching? Since thread was invented.
What is your favorite pattern genre? Hands down Lavender & Lace
How many unfinished projects? 3 started projects and probably 7 unopened patterns. (They had a clearance sale of Lavender&Lace at Hobby Lobby a few years ago. They were $2 each!!!!)
What are you currently working on? Angel of Hope http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-perl/itemdetail.pl?item=3815
What was your favorite piece ever? Angel of Autumn. She was my first "big girl" piece. http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-perl/itemdetail.pl?item=7885
Is there anyway we can help you? I can pass on a tip that I have used for years to help me with counted crosstitch. Since I never have plans of saving the pattern, I use a highlighter, any color will do, and highlight the stitches on the pattern I've completed as I go.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
http://naturaljulie.etsy.com
http://julie-rants.blogspot.com |
| janiee |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 11:00:51 AM
I have been working on a sampler in the memory of my husband. It was located in an older edition of Just Crossstitch magazine and is almost falling apart (the pattern). It calls for size 18 aida but I am using size 14 so it is larger than expected but that is ok. I am thinking of making it a small wallhanging when it is finished.
It is the sampler that ends, _mourn not that I am gone but rejoice that I was_ and that is how I try to remember my love of 31 years.
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| desertwillow |
Posted - May 19 2011 : 8:38:35 PM
I just found this site. I love to cross stitch as much as I like quilting. I started my first piece when I was going to school in Wales back when I was six or seven. After coming to the US I didn't pick it up again for many years. I did some as a teen and then let it go and then picked it up again when I was married and my children weren't so little anymore. Since I'm 71 I've been cross stitching a long time. My favorite piece is an Americana sampler that I started in 1975 but it got damaged before I finished it but about 5 years ago I came across the pattern and decided to make it again. It is proudly framed in my living room. At present I am making a wedding sampler for my granddaughter who is getting married in October. I've made many of the wedding samplers and ring pillows for children and grandchildren. |
| sidavis |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 1:34:18 PM
Hi, It's nice to hear about others that don't quite finish a sewing project. LOL I have been working on a needlpoint pillow top for about 2 years now. I really love it, it's almost finished but my other projects seem to get in the way. Someday...........
Life is not a dress rehearsel. |
| kymomma4 |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 9:34:35 PM
Introduce yourself!
How long have you been stitching?my Girl Scout leader taught me as a Brownie so 30 years ago.
What is your favorite pattern genre?I love it all
How many unfinished projects?too many
What are you currently working on?a country sampler
What was your favorite piece ever? the American eagle with the pledge in it's wings
Is there anyway we can help you? thanks for this thread would love to do the swap
I find some of my patterns online for free. DMC.com has some.
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
www.youravon.com/rodonnacarson |
| AutumnSpices |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 06:49:03 AM
Hello Girls!
I'm so sorry I haven't attended to the swap. Our daughter had her tonsils out a week ago and then she developed strep throat post-op. She was regularly spiking fevers up to 104.8. It's not been a good week. She's on the mend now and doing so much better, so I'll have that up and going.
In the meantime, here's a website to check out:
www.EverythingCrossStitch.com
Have FUN!
Andrea |
| katmom |
Posted - May 05 2011 : 8:03:23 PM
Marianne,
if ya need any more x-stitch kits, ya know where I live! lol!
p.s. I am back,,,lets do tea & gossip!
hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - May 03 2011 : 12:50:40 PM
i look forward to being involved in the swap, too. I appreciate the extra time. Thank you for all your careful planning, Andrea! Count me in. Marianne |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - May 03 2011 : 07:59:46 AM
I am up for Christmas in July. Count me in!!
I have my eye on a cute pattern for an ornie. Now I can do it. LOL
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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| crafter |
Posted - May 02 2011 : 1:09:14 PM
That's great news, surgery is always a little scary- more so for moms!! Glad to hear that's she sleeping and getting some rest!
Lori |
| AutumnSpices |
Posted - May 02 2011 : 10:54:00 AM
Thanks! Surgery went well. Tonsils and adnoids. She's sleeping right now, along with everyone else, so mom has a quiet house!
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| crafter |
Posted - May 02 2011 : 07:11:00 AM
Andrea, Keeping your family in my prayers- I hope surgery goes well. |
| AutumnSpices |
Posted - May 01 2011 : 4:50:46 PM
Thanks for asking Toni! I'm ironing out the kinks before I post it, and will post on the Swaps Forum. Everyone who wants to swap will submit their name on the forum. I'll probably post some general cross stitching questions to answer. I'll then match everyone up to their best partner and post the matches. Then by mid-July you'll send your partner a Swap Box full of cross stitch items. No money limit on this one. Create and give as you are blessed; receive with gratefulness. Our daughter is having surgery tomorrow morning, so I'll post it this week. Promise. |
| chickenmom |
Posted - Apr 30 2011 : 7:48:57 PM
Introduce yourself!
How long have you been stitching? Since I was a kid.
What is your favorite pattern genre? no particular fav.
How many unfinished projects? Way too many!
What are you currently working on? Nothing cross stitch, quilting at the moment.
What was your favorite piece ever? Pillow I made for a friend.
Is there anyway we can help you? Already have!
I may be interested in the swap, can you explain how it would work?
Thanks!
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| AutumnSpices |
Posted - Apr 30 2011 : 09:51:50 AM
I'm going to have us do a Swap Box called 'Christmas in July'. I know that July is a while away. I was involved in a previous swap where we did a Christmas in July swap, had a two month notice, and it turned out great. With the economy being down I know that many of us don't have a lot of free money floating around. Giving everyone a two month heads-up on buying gives plenty of time to spend here-and-there, think of ideas, brain storm, and save on sales. No money limit on this one. Create and give as you are blessed; receive with gratefulness.
I should have it up and going tonight on the swap list.
Sound good to everyone?
Andrea |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 1:54:49 PM
I can hardly put it down... but, darn I have housework, work at the office, yardwork, and so many other things that should be done and ALL I want to do is stitch.. What the heck is wrong with me??? hehehe |
| AutumnSpices |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 11:40:58 AM
Lori,
You must post pics of the Silent Church when done.
Can wait to see it! |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 07:59:20 AM
Amy I just placed my first order with 123 stitch. It took me a long time to decide what I wanted to order, I wanted so much but could afford just a few patterns. I can't wait for them to arrive. I'm working on a Silent Night church project right now. So little time to stitch!!
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| crafter |
Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 11:13:14 AM
let me know if you need anything- we can do a covert-op! I can get you what you want and need....us x-stitchers need to stick together.....hehehe |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 10:44:36 AM
I am an evil enabler!!
I am banned from my hubby from this site for at least a month. LOL
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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| crafter |
Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 09:41:54 AM
Amy,
Thank you for sharing that site, I've spent the morning checking all the different patterns so many patterns so little time!! Thank you for sharing!
Lori |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 07:36:02 AM
I just got a bunch of new patterns.
I love http://www.123stitch.com
I am going to be starting a 1860's sampler. Plus I got some Quaker style patterns and Prarie Schooler Santa's from 1999-2003. I want to get the rest and do them yearly.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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| vmfein |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 1:03:21 PM
I love the stamped cross stitch. I have tried the counted cross stitch but haven't had much luck with that. Although I prefer some of the patterns in the counted cross stitch more sometimes that the stamped cross stitch. I have a lot of projects which I have not started, mainly due to being I learned to do hand piecing/quilting. I have been preoccupied with that more.
Farmgirl Sister #2619 |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 12:05:01 PM
sounds great, I would love to do a grab box or swap...count me in!
thanks-
Lori |
