Hi from a newbie

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Smurf85
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Hi from a newbie

Post by Smurf85 »

Just wanted to say hello as I'm new to the forum and using forums in general :?

I'm from the uk and started stitching a few years ago. I've completed a few small projects and for the last year started on my first HAED will post a pic when I find out how. I have 2 children which take up most of my time so some weeks only manage to get a few hours stitching in!

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Legend of wolf mountain
Planet dragons supersize
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Serinde
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Welcome from the West of Scotland! :wave: Glad you found us, and I hope you discover that this isn't a difficult place to find your way around in. And if you're lost, you can always go into the Stash & Grab, our virtual pub, and enjoy whatever it is you fancy without fear of calories or hangovers. Perfect! :P

Your stitching is beautiful! Set up a thread in the Stitch-A-Long section, so we can follow its progress. :idea:
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rcperryls
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:wave: Hello and welcome from South Carolina! I love the colors in your current project! I hope you will stay with us and give us lots of updates! Looking forward to getting to know you!

Carole
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WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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fccs
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Hello from Colorado and welcome to the forum. Your WIP is gorgeous - please keep us updated.
Debby

(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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Squirrel
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:wave: Hi and Welcome from sunny but cool Brisbane it is great that you have joined us.

Wow I love those bright colours on your project and just remember every stitch done is one stitch less to do toward the finish. Looking forward to seeing more updates. :)
Sally in Brisbane Australia

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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Purple Patsy
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Location: Central Scotland

Re: Hi from a newbie

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Hello and welcome from central Scotland..

Your HaED is lovely and you've done loads. :D
WIPs
The Astronomer (HaED)
Gamer Nouveau (Gecko Rouge)
Woodland Enchantress (Dimensions)
Sagi No Mai (Maia)

Finishes on forum
Starry Night with TARDIS 12 Aug 2016 -27 June 2017
Royal Holiday
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karen4bells
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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:wave: Hello and welcome to the forum!! What a beautiful project that you are working on!! :applesauce:
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs


Smurf85
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Thank you for all your lovely replies makes me feel really welcome!!

I thought I'd share some of my completed projects

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This was my first project I finished which was for my sister-in-law when she moved


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This was for my daughter


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This was for my gran and one of my favourites, she loves it and doesn't stop talking about it


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This is what my HAED will look like (hopefully) when I've finished. I'm going to start a SAL when I have completed page 22 of 77. I'm halfway through page 19 and it's mostly black left to do :shock: until I finished page 22
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HAED
Legend of wolf mountain
Planet dragons supersize
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rcperryls
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Love your finished pieces! And I think that your HAED is going to be wonderful!! Looking forward to lots of updates!

Carole
:dance:
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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wendywombat
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:wave: Belated welcome from me in SW France.

You have some very different designs there! :applesauce:
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richardandtracy
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Love the Kingfisher, and the HaED.. Wow!

I am so glad I didn't know about HaED before I started stitching, otherwise I suspect my first project would have been similar to your HaED. I suspect it would have put me off for life!

Regards,

Richard
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frankattleborough
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I too love the kingfisher, I did one some years ago but that was a tapestry. I can probably claim to be the oldest stitcher on the site (if I'm not then someone will correct me. I am in my 84th year now).

A very good welcome to you by the way. :wave: :wave:
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Work in progress

Family Coat of Arms - Finished
Spike in Charge (Kit) Restarted
Water Garden - Tapestry - will take about another year!!
Norwich Cathedral
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karen4bells
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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:applesauce: beautiful stitching and I love the kingfisher! :wub:
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs


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poppy
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Hello and welcome! :D
I love your work, especially the Mr Men and Little Miss sampler.
Hélène

Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace

Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
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Squirrel
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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What beautiful stitching you have done and of course the Kingfisher is a favourite, he is magnificent. Love your WIP too, such great colours in it. Thank you for sharing with us. :lol:
Sally in Brisbane Australia

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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Smurf85
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Thank you everyone for replying!!

Quick question

I taught myself how to cross stitch and have just realised I stitch wrong :shock: so instead of starting my stitch at the bottom corner I start at the top :doh: does it matter or am I going to have to change the way I stitch? Obviously I know I can't change the direction of my stitches on my WIP or it will look weird
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HAED
Legend of wolf mountain
Planet dragons supersize
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richardandtracy
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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The only 'wrong way to stitch a cross' is one that you don't like doing. When it comes down to it, the only difference when finished is in the sheen on the cotton floss.

Just do it the way you like.

Regards,

Richard
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rcperryls
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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As long as the top stitches are in the same direction (unless the chart calls for something different) it doesn't matter. One of the wonderful things about Cross Stitching is that there aren't really any rules and if there are some that I don't know about, I'm probably breaking them and that doesn't matter to me either. And from what I can see of your work, you are doing way more than okay.

Carole
:dance:
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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vanessanjf
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Re: Hi from a newbie

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Hello and welcome :wave: I love your stitching, especially your HAED and the kingfisher :wub: :wub:
Vanessa

A little progress every day adds up to big results

WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
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Purple Patsy
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Re: Hi from a newbie

Post by Purple Patsy »

I too love the kingfisger and your HaED looks stunning. :D

As others have said it really doesn't matter which way your top thread lies so long as they all lie the same way. As for where you start your stitch I fing it varies depending on which direction I'm stitching. If working downwards I start at the bottom but if going upwards I start at the top without really thinking about it. Read somewhere that it's supposed to help on densely packed areas to bring the needle up on the empty space and go down ( where you have more control ) in the fuller hole.

Looking forward to seeing your SAL when you atart it. There's realy no ned to wait for more pages to be completed. Just launch in where you're at. :D
WIPs
The Astronomer (HaED)
Gamer Nouveau (Gecko Rouge)
Woodland Enchantress (Dimensions)
Sagi No Mai (Maia)

Finishes on forum
Starry Night with TARDIS 12 Aug 2016 -27 June 2017
Royal Holiday
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