tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post621326247740747465..comments2024-03-18T16:36:16.347+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Cross Stitch QuestionsJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3119411271966878862014-04-11T17:37:27.584+01:002014-04-11T17:37:27.584+01:00I'm so inspired by what I see on blogs. I'...I'm so inspired by what I see on blogs. I'm not very good with a needle and thread, but I'd like to learn so maybe this is the way to go, we'll see.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5246887583524083682014-04-11T16:41:04.538+01:002014-04-11T16:41:04.538+01:00I am sure you will do fine with it once you get go...I am sure you will do fine with it once you get going. I leave the cross stitch to my sister. I lack the patience for cross stitch and she lacks it for knitting! ;) Some of the ones I have seen through blogs are so lovely it does make you want to have a go though! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69111830572583535932014-04-11T11:06:32.997+01:002014-04-11T11:06:32.997+01:00I've had some great advice, I just hope I can ...I've had some great advice, I just hope I can manage it. Anything with a needly and thread isn't really my forte, but I'll give it a go.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-49790983263134560772014-04-11T11:04:31.489+01:002014-04-11T11:04:31.489+01:00It will be lovely for her to enjoy them once you&#...It will be lovely for her to enjoy them once you've completed them. My mum's eighty this year and she stopped knitting quite a while ago, it's too painful for her now, plus her eyesight isn't what it used to be.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-10147202609131588812014-04-11T10:57:18.139+01:002014-04-11T10:57:18.139+01:00I haven't started it yet, I'm going to buy...I haven't started it yet, I'm going to buy an embroidery hoop when I next go somewhere where they sell them. I knew I'd get lots of helpful replies, the blogging community is so helpful, as you say.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-21737574114995807162014-04-10T23:18:48.759+01:002014-04-10T23:18:48.759+01:00What a great gift :) You've had some really go...What a great gift :) You've had some really good advice here, you'll nail it I'm sure!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-15910093851263252332014-04-10T21:23:58.238+01:002014-04-10T21:23:58.238+01:00Lovely cross stitch kit, my mum gave me 2 she boug...Lovely cross stitch kit, my mum gave me 2 she bought herself last year, i knew when she bought them it was beyond her, at 80 her fingers are no longer nimble enough and she has 3 breaks in her right shoulder which has put a stop to most of her hobbies. Hopefully I can get them done and framed and give her them back to enjoy. I will look forward to seeing yours stitched and framed too xxKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228988475838309316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-91602118455528173932014-04-10T18:45:31.902+01:002014-04-10T18:45:31.902+01:00What a lovely kit Mick chose for you. Hope you are...What a lovely kit Mick chose for you. Hope you are getting along with it ok. You've been given so much useful info. Bloggers are very helpful people!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20191435951276078842014-04-10T16:53:20.229+01:002014-04-10T16:53:20.229+01:00It's such a shame when failing eyesight preven...It's such a shame when failing eyesight prevents us doing things we love to do, one of the many curses of getting older. I was only prescribed glasses last year but I can tell already that my eysight is deteriorating still, I can't see a thing without them now. I love the quote on the cross stitch kit I'm going to attempt, I just hope I can do it justice.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-52536988948297891262014-04-10T16:29:59.462+01:002014-04-10T16:29:59.462+01:00You've got a lot of good advice already, Jo, s...You've got a lot of good advice already, Jo, so I won't add any more. I'm getting slower with my counted cross stitching because of eyesight problems so I only do a little at a time. I have to do the larger cross stitch pieces these days and prefer doing picture tapestries with thicker thread and a pre-printed picture on the material which I can get when I'm in Italy. I'm probably not as methodical in my approach as some of the other contributors to your post. It's a lovely piece you're going to work on and I like the quote so enjoy stitching. Looking forward to seeing the finished picture.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65853141204489959472014-04-10T09:55:13.405+01:002014-04-10T09:55:13.405+01:00There's always someone in blogland who can hel...There's always someone in blogland who can help, isn't there? I knew I'd get lots of great advice, and I have. I do love the picture, I'm sure I'll enjoy stitching it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30191572081835115852014-04-10T09:53:42.228+01:002014-04-10T09:53:42.228+01:00You never know, if I enjoy doing this one, I might...You never know, if I enjoy doing this one, I might even get the one I started over thirty years ago finished. I'm looking forward to seeing your ripple, I haven't picked the one I'm doing for Eleanor up for quite a while.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44730469325542018922014-04-10T09:51:36.629+01:002014-04-10T09:51:36.629+01:00Thank you. I wouldn't have started in the cent...Thank you. I wouldn't have started in the centre of the pattern without everyone's advice, I thought it would have made more sense to start at one side and work my way across, but I can see how starting in the centre would work better.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-52180510771416730472014-04-09T22:13:18.353+01:002014-04-09T22:13:18.353+01:00I was going to refer you to Chrissie, but she has ...I was going to refer you to Chrissie, but she has already helped! I think that it is a beautiful cross stitch and hope that you have fun with it. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-66681723297371155602014-04-09T22:12:28.885+01:002014-04-09T22:12:28.885+01:00I've done a bit of cross stitch and by the loo...I've done a bit of cross stitch and by the look of some of the comments, you've certainly got plenty of advice, though my daughter is a whiz at it. I must look out a tiny one I've had on the go for many years and may finish it now that you have posted about it. BTW, I've finished my first ripple and now hubby wants one too. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-54791168826778405402014-04-09T21:50:29.553+01:002014-04-09T21:50:29.553+01:00You've gotten great advice. I always use a hoo...You've gotten great advice. I always use a hoop and I always start in the center of the pattern and work my way out from there. Enjoy your project!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69040058575280363032014-04-09T19:39:08.138+01:002014-04-09T19:39:08.138+01:00Six years isn't quite as bad as the one I'...Six years isn't quite as bad as the one I've had in my sewing box for over thirty years. I've given up, I'm starting again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61831239239323063842014-04-09T19:37:44.350+01:002014-04-09T19:37:44.350+01:00My eyesight is getting worse by the day. I've ...My eyesight is getting worse by the day. I've only had my reading glasses just over a year, but I know I'll need stronger ones by the time my optician appointment comes round again. Thank you for your tips, they're very helpful.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-40606128501355640362014-04-09T19:36:49.241+01:002014-04-09T19:36:49.241+01:00Jo I have been struggling with a cross stitch for ...Jo I have been struggling with a cross stitch for nearly 6 years and there is still over half to do yet. Good luck with yours though XXAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78888650263883882592014-04-09T19:33:57.993+01:002014-04-09T19:33:57.993+01:00I shall check that out, thank you. It's extrem...I shall check that out, thank you. It's extremely difficult when a member of the family is going through such a tough time, I know first hand from all different sides. It's important that you look after yourself though too. Sending my very best wishes to you all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64900661148994763082014-04-09T19:29:44.376+01:002014-04-09T19:29:44.376+01:00I love the picture, it's my sentiments exactly...I love the picture, it's my sentiments exactly so I'll enjoy doing this cross stitch. I never thought about the fabric fraying and using masking tape is a great tip. Thank you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45508268759263155602014-04-09T19:24:42.213+01:002014-04-09T19:24:42.213+01:00Thank you. I think it does help to remember that i...Thank you. I think it does help to remember that it's something which should be enjoyable, I tend to get stressed over the slightest thing so I do need to remember that. I'm sure the Footprints cross stitch is wonderful and something which your mother in law treasures, the mistake will only be visible to you because you know it's there. Thank you for your help.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72338820650964087942014-04-09T19:19:11.104+01:002014-04-09T19:19:11.104+01:00I love the picture, it will be nice to frame if I ...I love the picture, it will be nice to frame if I manage to complete it. It's a good idea to remove the hoop when not working on the project, I'll remember that tip. Also, enlarging the pattern will work well too. The kit does come with presorted threads so that's one less thing to worry about. Thank you for all your hints and tips.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-66456869262894743772014-04-09T19:16:46.926+01:002014-04-09T19:16:46.926+01:00Thank you. I'll probably need it, I'm not ...Thank you. I'll probably need it, I'm not very good with a needle and thread.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-28823856784193535912014-04-09T18:18:19.819+01:002014-04-09T18:18:19.819+01:00As above. I find a hoop better with cross stitch p...As above. I find a hoop better with cross stitch projects. With tapestry I'd rather do without. It's usually two strands to work with. Your kit should have instructions with it. I complete the large blocks of colour first as they are easier to count on the pattern and provide a way of locating smaller areas of colour. Make sure you can see the holes. I need to use a magnifier or reading glasses now to keep them in focus!<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.com