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Cross Stitch

Orchestrateacher — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 03:06:05 GMT

Does anyone Cross Stitch anymore? Where are the best places to purchase patterns? Thanks!

Re: Cross Stitch

GenXmuse — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 04:07:13 GMT

I love cross-stitching and have found some really beautiful patterns on Etsy. They also have a lot of humorous ones which I love for small projects. You can even get full kits as well. Definitely different than your usual run of the mill you find at hobby stores.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 02:34:57 GMT

@Orchestrateacher I'm 72 and have been stitching since my 20's.

There are lots of online great needlework shops. I suggest you go to www .123stitch . com to start. You will find tons of charts, fabric, fibers, accessories, etc.

I would also suggest you join the message board. It's a wealth of help and info and the ladies there can direct you to lots of mostly great online shops.

Another place I like is Stitches "NThings. The website is the same name.

There is a wealth of resources on line, happy stitching!

Re: Cross Stitch

Dragonflyveb — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 04:39:32 GMT

I have been doing cross stitch for years. I find it so relaxing.

We used to have wonderful needlework shops locally, but they all sadly closed.

You can find nice kits and many accessories at thestitchery.

if you like elaborate patterns, try Lavendar and Lace.

Joann has some kits too, if you want to see them up close and personal.

Happy stitching!

Dragonfly

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wismiss — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:11:38 GMT

Herrschner's is another place to order embroidery kits and supplies. I have ordered from them many times with good results. They have been in business for many years.

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froggy — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:14:48 GMT

I spend from two to four hours per day doing counted cross stitch. Just google cross stitch for several online stores. I've also gotten some discontinued patterns from Etsy.

I prefer to just buy the leaflets rather than the kits. Besides having a ton of thread already I just prefer to start from scratch.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 06:12:27 GMT

I haven't done this since I was a little kid with my mom. Forgot all about it. Looks like I'm heading over to Esty and see what they have.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 08:13:59 GMT

@froggy wrote:
I spend from two to four hours per day doing counted cross stitch. Just google cross stitch for several online stores. I've also gotten some discontinued patterns from Etsy.

I prefer to just buy the leaflets rather than the kits. Besides having a ton of thread already I just prefer to start from scratch.

I haven't thought about counted cross stitch for years. I replicated the "Mona Lisa" in counted cross stitch about 20 years ago. It took me about 3 1/2 years to complete the project to my satisfaction.

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Orchestrateacher — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:43:47 GMT

Wow!

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Orchestrateacher — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:46:53 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions! We use to have a shop here in town that I loved going to but sadly it was closed many years ago.

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Spurt — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:50:23 GMT

Hobby Lobby has cross stitch kits and accessories. I used to cross stitch but haven't done it in years...In fact I just recently picked up a cross stitch Christmas ornament kit I plan to work on to get started cross stitching again.....

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froggy — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:58:16 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@froggy wrote:
I spend from two to four hours per day doing counted cross stitch. Just google cross stitch for several online stores. I've also gotten some discontinued patterns from Etsy.

I prefer to just buy the leaflets rather than the kits. Besides having a ton of thread already I just prefer to start from scratch.
I haven't thought about counted cross stitch for years. I replicated the "Mona Lisa" in counted cross stitch about 20 years ago. It took me about 3 1/2 years to complete the project to my satisfaction.

I do prefer the most complex patterns. I just finished one that took me two years to complete. But I do need a pattern - can't create on my own.

Re: Cross Stitch

Dragonflyveb — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:03:10 GMT

@froggy

The most complex patterns I have ever worked are from Theresa Wentzler. Lots of colors, lots of combined colors, lots of metallics. Crazy making at times, but the end results are lively!

If you like beadwork, Lavendar and Lace has beautiful angels and fairies.

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missmouse12 — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:04:01 GMT

I just picked up my cross stitching again about 3 weeks ago, I haven't done it in years. I gave up when I couldn't see the fabric holes anymore. Then I found magnifiing glasses on Amazon and everything is clear as can be. I have so many projects I can work on again. Some are quite intricate so I have to work my way back into those.

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lovescats — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:10:55 GMT

I still have all my old cross stitch and country crafts magazines and have started to look at the patterns again.

I might try to start with a design done all in the same color.

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Mellyg — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:49:51 GMT

@Tsukiko wrote:
I haven't done this since I was a little kid with my mom. Forgot all about it. Looks like I'm heading over to Esty and see what they have.

Took the words out of my mouth! My mom taught me to cross stitch (along with many other crafts) as a child. I've been thinking tying it again, I tend to need to be doing something with my hands (and between being at home more and it getting dark so early, it seems like the perfect time)!

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Lois in SCC — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:43:32 GMT

I cross stitch every day and have done this craft for 40 years. The best place to get patterns is Mystic Stitch.com. I only use the full edge to edge designs (not open spaces) which produce a much nicer result.

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froggy — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:45:40 GMT

@Lois in SCC wrote:
I cross stitch every day and have done this craft for 40 years. The best place to get patterns is Mystic Stitch.com. I only use the full edge to edge designs (not open spaces) which produce a much nicer result.

Oh I so agree! I pass on designs with open areas.

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Orchestrateacher — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:36:21 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions. I just signed up to receive the Herschners Catalog. I need to make time in the day to do some Cross Stitch as well as some reading now that I’m retired.

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Patriot3 — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:51:03 GMT

@Orchestrateacher wrote:
Does anyone Cross Stitch anymore? Where are the best places to purchase patterns? Thanks!

@Orchestrateacher Yes!! Been doing it for about 30 yrs. Good patterns.......Mystic Stitch, Everything Cross Stitch. I'm sure there are others. I prefer the ones that are a solid picture. I have several framed. Very theraputic for me.

I do not like the kits. The floss in them never seems to be enough and no numbers for the floss. The patterns let you buy your own floss and you never run out