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OK, for those who are contemplating an aperture cross stitch card, here is a video tutorial that presumably tells you everything you need to know:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwRpu4vE4HA" target="_blank" target="_blank

Linda Rose wrote:Has anyone else made a decision around a pattern and begun any stitching?

Yes Linda, I started to stitch a bookmark.

For those thinking about making a card, here is a tutorial on making your own aperture greeting card.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47vMGmWJaww" target="_blank" target="_blank

If anyone knows of other helpful sites, for either bookmarks or cards, please share them. Out of the ordinary ideas are always welcome, too.

Thanks.

Linda

Greetings everyone.

I made a visit to the library last night and came home with a book of cross stitch patterns for greeting cards. I am definitely leaning toward making a card at this time, but will not make a final decision yet. Of interest to me at the moment is the envelope for a handmade card, especially if the made card does not fit one of the many standard sizes. I looked around for a tutorial and came up with a few which might interest someone who is contemplating a card for the first time. I hope they prove helpful!

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Envelope" target="_blank" target="_blank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPH_t9wrYEg" target="_blank" target="_blank - This site offers a variety of envelope making ideas that will display if you click on the annotation when prompted.

It'll be a bookmark I'll be stitching. Probably hardanger. NOTHING WITH BEADS. *sorry sorry* Just can't look at beads or metallic threads for a bit, that's all... (off to have a soothing )

Serinde wrote:It'll be a bookmark I'll be stitching. Probably hardanger. NOTHING WITH BEADS. *sorry sorry* Just can't look at beads or metallic threads for a bit, that's all... (off to have a soothing )

Good to know you have a plan! I hope most others have a very good idea of what they will be stitching for the exchange. Please feel free to share.

BOokmark for me. But not sure of the design. No preference for what I receive. Going to be fun!

Carole

thanks for reminding me, Carole! I will be delighted with whatever I am sent. Just love to see other people's work and be able to share.

I started mine on the w/end. A Bookmark. It will be a cross stitch ????????????????? (no clue on the number of ?'s intended! )

I too will be delighted with what I am sent.

Nearly finished the stitching on mine, then just need to finish it

mags wrote:Nearly finished the stitching on mine, then just need to finish it

Good for you! I am almost finished a card pattern which I may have difficulty assembling because of its odd size. I have little experience with the finishing and supplies at our local Michael's store are not as interesting as I thought they might be. Perhaps I better start on a bookmark?

I'd like to participate! I'm in the USA and will ship anywhere. This is such a good idea! I love getting stuff in the mail.

meganap25 wrote:I'd like to participate! I'm in the USA and will ship anywhere. This is such a good idea! I love getting stuff in the mail.

We are delighted to have you join us! Look for the mailing list to be published in this thread on the 22nd. Looking forward to seeing all the stitching that will be done.

I finished a little piece while I was on vacation and am thinking it will be a cute card. Wouldn't it be nice to be done with the stitching before the list is even sent?

fccs wrote:I finished a little piece while I was on vacation and am thinking it will be a cute card. Wouldn't it be nice to be done with the stitching before the list is even sent?

I think that is great! You certainly have eliminated the stress level for yourself. Must be time for you to relax with a soothing or perhaps a lovely

fccs wrote:I finished a little piece while I was on vacation and am thinking it will be a cute card. Wouldn't it be nice to be done with the stitching before the list is even sent?

This is a problem how? I'd call it fabulous advance planning for an unknown unknown, myself.

Serinde wrote:

fccs wrote:I finished a little piece while I was on vacation and am thinking it will be a cute card. Wouldn't it be nice to be done with the stitching before the list is even sent?

This is a problem how? I'd call it fabulous advance planning for an unknown unknown, myself.

I agree and wish I could say the same. I am in the process of picking my design. Still deciding between a few. But I have the bookmark piece which was sent me one year for Stashmas and I even remembered where it was (surprise surprise it was in the fabric drawer where it was supposed to be - seems like nothing ever is sometimes).

Carole

I hadn't thought that I should wait to find out who my recipient should be!
I needed something small to take with me for a w/end away and the bookmark seemed ideal. HoHum!
Lets hope that they wanted a bookmark!!

What a wonderful idea! Count me in!

Kristy Reed - US - Anywhere

KristyReed1982 wrote:What a wonderful idea! Count me in!

Kristy Reed - US - Anywhere

How nice of you to join the group! Another cross stitch enthusiast is always welcome.