Total newbie!
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Total newbie!
Hi everyone! I'm new to cross-stitch, and this forum seems active and helpful. c: So here I am!
My name is Jeanne and I'm 27 years old. I've been experimenting with various crafts as a way to prevent snacking... if my hands are busy, I can't eat. But crochet was boring, knitting was too difficult, and most of the other crafts I tried were too messy.
Then I saw an interesting cross-stitch pattern, and I had to try it out! (I'm a big Steven Universe fan.)
https://www.reddit.com/r/stevenuniverse ... se_quartz/" target="_blank
I'm about three days away from completing it, and I'm thrilled with the results. It wasn't difficult -- just time-consuming -- and it's slowed down my snacking for the past month. Couldn't be happier!
I'm looking for my next pattern now. I'd like to try a cross-stitch version of some classic art... a big project that'll last a while.
Looking forward to exploring this forum and making some like-minded friends!
My name is Jeanne and I'm 27 years old. I've been experimenting with various crafts as a way to prevent snacking... if my hands are busy, I can't eat. But crochet was boring, knitting was too difficult, and most of the other crafts I tried were too messy.
Then I saw an interesting cross-stitch pattern, and I had to try it out! (I'm a big Steven Universe fan.)
https://www.reddit.com/r/stevenuniverse ... se_quartz/" target="_blank
I'm about three days away from completing it, and I'm thrilled with the results. It wasn't difficult -- just time-consuming -- and it's slowed down my snacking for the past month. Couldn't be happier!
I'm looking for my next pattern now. I'd like to try a cross-stitch version of some classic art... a big project that'll last a while.
Looking forward to exploring this forum and making some like-minded friends!
Re: Total newbie!
Hi Jeanne and welcome to the forum from South Carolina! And welcome to cross stitching, a hobby (or obsession) that does help keep your fingers busy and away from food. Sometimes.
There is a lot to learn and lots of variety with projects, techniques and designs. There are a lot of websites with designs of classic art which can keep you busy for a long time. A few to consider are :Golden Kite with designs that are very detailed and use a lot of blended threads; Mystic Stitch; Heaven and Earth Designs (scroll down past the photobucket gallery of stitched designs to see the art available); Cross Stitch Collectibles-Fine Arts Collection;
I hope that you will stay with us and post pictures of your progress! We love pictures! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Carole
There is a lot to learn and lots of variety with projects, techniques and designs. There are a lot of websites with designs of classic art which can keep you busy for a long time. A few to consider are :Golden Kite with designs that are very detailed and use a lot of blended threads; Mystic Stitch; Heaven and Earth Designs (scroll down past the photobucket gallery of stitched designs to see the art available); Cross Stitch Collectibles-Fine Arts Collection;
I hope that you will stay with us and post pictures of your progress! We love pictures! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Carole
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
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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Re: Total newbie!
And, in a couple of centuries, when you have exhausted the offerings of the places Carole has suggested, you can convert the images you love yourself (photos etc). That then expands the available pool of images massively, and reduces the cost (if you use freebie software).
So, a massive welcome & hope you continue to enjoy it.
Regards,
Richard.
So, a massive welcome & hope you continue to enjoy it.
Regards,
Richard.
- kingfisher68
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Re: Total newbie!
Hello & welcome. I only joined recently but everyone helpful when you want to know something. Cute design you stitched. Look forward to seeing our next project.
Izzi
Believe you can & you will
WIP
DMC Pleasant Row Cottages
Believe you can & you will
WIP
DMC Pleasant Row Cottages
- karen4bells
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Re: Total newbie!
Hello and welcome to the forum
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
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Re: Total newbie!
Hi and welcome! So glad you found cross stitch and decided to join us!
Working on QS Phantom of the Opera from HAED for their challenge #4
Re: Total newbie!
Welcome I too am a new member. Very friendly and helpful site. Have had many a question answered and all replies have been great. Especially the silly questions.
There are so much patterns kits and ideas available the choice is endless.
Enjoy your new hobby
Doreen
There are so much patterns kits and ideas available the choice is endless.
Enjoy your new hobby
Doreen
Re: Total newbie!
Hello and welcome. This is the place to be if you want to learn new things and meet some wonderful people. But watch out there are a lot of enablers.
Re: Total newbie!
Hi and welcome, congrats on almost completing your first ever design, its really nice, looking forward to seeing what you decide to do next, as Carole says, there are many classic art designs out there
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Re: Total newbie!
Hi Jeanne and Welcome from me too in cloudy Brisbane it is great that you have found cross stitch and us too. Looking forward to seeing your progress with this lovely design.
No doubt you have already been told that we pictures of progress and finished work so we can cheer you on. I have not tried to do a HAED - a bit too large for me but good luck with the one you choose.
No doubt you have already been told that we pictures of progress and finished work so we can cheer you on. I have not tried to do a HAED - a bit too large for me but good luck with the one you choose.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: Total newbie!
Hi Jeanne
Cool pattern and congratulations on your finish
Cool pattern and congratulations on your finish
WIPS
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
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Re: Total newbie!
Welcome to the Forum and to a great and addicitve hobby!
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
Re: Total newbie!
Welcome from the West of Scotland! You've found yourself in exactly the right place.
Re: Total newbie!
Welcome from Somerset
- vanessanjf
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Re: Total newbie!
Hello and welcome
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed