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juliet79
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Heather
Worland
Wyoming
USA
112 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 1:08:38 PM
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Does anyone enjoy Counted Cross Stitch? I have done several projects and absolutely LOVE it. However, I run a daycare and have had three of my own childen in the last 5 years, so I haven't been able to get as much craft time in as I wish! Any ideas on quick projects that aren't migraine-inducing? 
I would like to feel some accomplishment, but I don't think a huge project is in the books for quite some time~
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 1:16:54 PM
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Wow, Heather, its actually getting hard to even find cross stitch patterns, fabrics, etc., around here. Some of the more primitive designs that have a lot of straight line stitching would be your best bet. And you can order them, often directly from the pattern company. One that comes to mind is "Told in a Garden". Lots of Amish designs and very linear, not a lot of color changes. Another one is "Little House" needleworks. Also not a lot of color changes, some designs are quite small and they are primmy, country, really cute stuff, but not overly "cutesy".
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 1:40:31 PM
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How about bookmarks? I found that I went through periods where I didn't want a big project, so I did something easy like bookmarks with names on them, or fun quotes, or simple border designs like the ones that they make up for towel borders...
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 2:10:24 PM
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Heather,
there are so very many wonderful cross stitch books out there. I like the ones that have a set theme, ex: 101 mini houses, or, 25 cute verses for finger tip towels,,,you get the idea.
I buy aida cloth & embroidery floss when it's on sale & store every thing in various sized zip lock baggies.
I prepare "kits with a photo copy of a patteren/mini hoop/aida cloth & the floss' needed in an appropriate sized baggie, to have handy when I have some down time.
I also check out the clearence section in the needle work dept. of the craft store. I use my 40% off coupons to buy pre-made kits.
They are usually small and are projects that can be done in 1-2 sittings (a couple of hours).
Have fun stitiching.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 3:59:56 PM
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There also alot of patterns available online!!
Lizzie Kate is one of my favorites
http://www.lizziekate.com/free.html
I love x-stitch it is my favorite hobby. My latest big project is on my blog. I need to get some pictures of my "to-go" project. I keep it in my car and work on it when I get a chance.
~~Bridge's Blog~~
Simply Stitches
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 4:17:32 PM
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Lesuire Arts is still printing some .
If you have a Michales , AcMoores or JoAnn's you can still find a few.
But, I agree they are getting few and far in between
Country cross stitch magazines are a Wall-mart, and I saw a few others there too that were Cross-stitch mag.
I am stitching one now with a Doll and it says. I love Dolls.
I got it at the Salvation Army Store for $1.00
Oh , and check the Goodwill stores too and yard sales .Sometimes you might get lucky. Pinkroses
Also do a yahoo check or google and look up counted cross stitch.
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