cross_stitch: Intro

Mecca (

yadsendew) wrote in

cross_stitch,
@ 2007-08-21 14:17:00

Current location:	School
Current mood:	dorky
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Entry tags:	intros, stash

Intro
Hello! *waves*

New member here. I've been lurking around for a while and thought I'd introduce myself.

Let's see my name is Mecca and I like long walks on the beach and...oh wait, wrong community :)

I have been cross stitching for almost a year now (read super newbie) and I have only finished one project. I gave it as a gift to my best friend. It was Twilight Angel. Pretty lofty start for a beginner, and I must say I wouldn't recommend it as a first project. I had such a hard time. But that being said I also learned alot and it is now away living with my friend and I don't have to look at it anymore!

For my second project I am working on Tree Frog Trio. It's so great I am keeping it for myself. I'm totally in love with this design. I only have the belly, two hands, and one foot of the middle frog done so not much to show right now. When I get home I'll take some pictures (I'm at school at the moment).

Finally I went out today to Michael's and bought a scroll frame for the Tree Frog piece. I had been using a hoop (same hoop I used for twilight angel), but for some reason it's being really hard on the fabric. It's a tiny frame (4" x 8") but I don't plan to do many large projects, at least for a while, so it's perfect for me!

While at Michael's I spotted a perfect gift for my mom. It's Dragonfly Fantasy and she's going to love it. The kit comes with the wire, ribbon, and "explore" all ready to be stitched on plastic canvas and put together.

So that's me and that was my outing today. Pleased to meet each and every one of you.

-Mecca*

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	grace_underfire 2007-08-21 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	The tree frogs are so cute! I'm going to have to put that on my to do list. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-21 08:02 pm UTC (link)
	Yes they just make me happy. A must do :) (Reply to this)(Parent)

	tenthz 2007-08-21 07:09 pm UTC (link)
	Welcome! Good for you starting on something hard - maybe not recommended, but now everything else will be a lot more fun! :-D (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-21 08:04 pm UTC (link)
	I know that the frogs are already super fun. I loved getting to the pink of the middle frog's hands, so colorful. I will never do another project with beads, well, at least for a long time! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	pgh_anarchist 2007-08-21 07:20 pm UTC (link)
	I love the tree frogs. I've got more then enough in my stash, so I'll refrain from getting it.....maybe :) (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-21 08:04 pm UTC (link)
	Enabling They are cute and colorful and a super take on a classic piece. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	karmic_sinkhole 2007-08-21 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	waves nice to meet you. Holey moley you went big from the start! Congrats getting the angel done. I can't wait to see the frogs :-). (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-21 08:05 pm UTC (link)
	Oh man, she did not go quietly. I will wait a long time before I attempt a piece with beads and sequins again. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	bekki_n 2007-08-22 12:31 am UTC (link)
	Welcome to the community!! Great to have another new stitcher aboard :) Check out some of the side links in the community, there's some great tutorials there. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-22 12:47 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks I have a feeling I'll need them! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	serenia 2007-08-22 01:10 am UTC (link)
	Hello, and welcome! I love the frogs! I nearly started off with a ridiculously big project - it's such a temptation! The first cross stitch magazine I bought had a chart for Circe Invidiosa by JW Waterhouse, and I fell in love with it - it's my second favourite painting of all time. I'm glad I didn't start with that, in the end! (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-22 12:49 pm UTC (link)
	Wow, that would have taken me forever. As it was twilight angel took a year! Have you gone back and done Invidiosa now that you are a veteran x-stitcher? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	serenia 2007-08-23 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Not yet - I've acquired in the meantime several million other charts and kits. I'm likely to get through the kits first, since I don't have to buy extra threads and such. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	adriknits 2007-08-22 03:38 am UTC (link)
	I'm impressed that Twilight Angel was your first project! I've been thinking that might be the next thing I buy at Michaels. I'm tempted by the Tree Frog Trio, too. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	yadsendew 2007-08-22 12:51 pm UTC (link)
	You would have thought that I'd give up, but no, I had to finish it even if it did take me forever. Hopefully the frogs will go faster. I can't wait to see how adorable they are in real life :) (Reply to this)(Parent)

	koryuu 2007-08-23 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	I definitely wouldn't recommend a Dimensions kit for a first-time project, but I'm sure you learned a lot. My first project was bigger and more elaborate than a beginner should attempt, too. We're nothing if not over-achievers, we cross stitchers! ^_^ Anyway, welcome! (Reply to this)

	thecuddlycactus 2007-08-27 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Welcome! I did tree frog trio earlier this year, it's very cute. (Reply to this)

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