Cross-Stitch

**glounsbury** · #1 12-26-2012, 01:24 PM

Hi All,

Took a break from the paper and went soft (cloth and thread)
I started this before Chemo therapy, after chemo my fingers were "sensative"
and could not stand holding the needle. Now a few years later things are better so I am trying to finish this. Hope the image does it justice.

George

**Swampfox** · #2 12-26-2012, 05:27 PM

That is really nice, what are the dimensions?

Cross stitch is on my list of things to try before I die!

I really would like to try a face, is there much of that available?

Thanks for posting,
Swampfox

**peter taft** · #3 12-26-2012, 06:11 PM

I agree with SF... very nice indeed. My wife has completed a lot of Xstitch they are very nice also. @SF.. there are sooooo many designs available in Xstitch, you'd be amazed ! and yes, faces are available.... also software so that you can scan an image print it then Xstitch it - it's a fantastic hobby.

**glounsbury** · #4 12-26-2012, 06:51 PM

thanks for the comments.

SF- as Peter says there is lots of info out there

data- stitched area: 12" x 16.5"
cloth: 28 count linen
floss: two strands of DMC cotton
some metalic thread
some beads
stitching: over two threads i.e. 14 stitches per inch

George

**Sojourner** · #5 12-27-2012, 02:39 AM

Yep, embroidery can be a very soothing past-time, a complete change from paper modelling! A couple of my efforts attached.....

**whulsey** · #6 12-27-2012, 11:27 AM

Looks great, did a bit of embroidery when I was a kid. One of the many things I'd looking forward to in retirement or 2nd childhood...I hope.

**BobGurkin** · #7 12-27-2012, 01:48 PM

It looks really good. So glad you are able to finish it

**peter taft** · #8 12-27-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sojourner

Yep, embroidery can be a very soothing past-time, a complete change from paper modelling! A couple of my efforts attached.....

and excellent effort to boot... very nice indeed !