Bought a number of Zweigart pattern books recently, with some lovely patterns. I couldn't find any images from these books online, and only some very small images of the booklet fronts. So scanned some of the photos (not the actual patterns). I plan to do the poppies (not sure in what context yet, probably not a table cloth). I also plan to use the sailing alphabet to do things for my sons, both of whom are avid sailors. Not sure yet about the jewels. I love the patterns, but am not sure what context to do up a cross stitch work.

http://pics.livejournal.com/xinef/gallery/0001s1d9

I am making this piece (VERY recently added stash splurge) but I swear I am having trouble galore. I guess I brushed off the whole easy thing because I've had to frog two rows because I used the wrong color! *kicks self*

I have the last bottom row to finish and back stitch around like four rows.

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Hey,

This is kinda random I know, but I'm going on holiday in 22 days. Flying from London Gatwick to Cyprus. 4 and a half hours, which could be perfect stitching time.
My mum said that I could take my things in my hand luggage.
I then read someone on here was planning on taking their stitching on a plane (not sure where from though) and somebody replied saying they haven't been able to take a needle on a plane for ages.

Does anybody know?

I just got a new DMC e-newsletter. It seems that they now have (or have partnered with) an upload-your-picture-and-we'll-convert-it-to-a-pattern service.

No endorsement here, I haven't tried it, but in the even anyone's interested. It is a pay-for service, so eh.

http://www.amelieparis.com/majic/en/amelieparis.htm

Oh silly me, here is the price page. Not bad actually...
http://www.amelieparis.com/majic/en/Our-prices.htm