tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post4405069860011802870..comments2024-03-28T07:34:58.013+00:00Comments on A stitch in time: WOYWW and a few hidden treasures...Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12564678114875826791noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-48019077760679501412013-03-11T15:51:09.640+00:002013-03-11T15:51:09.640+00:00I too used to be a x-stitcher many moons ago. Aft...I too used to be a x-stitcher many moons ago. After chemo, my hands are not so good as they used to be. Maybe one day I'll go back to it again. What about giving the little freebie kits away, some of them look so cute as keepsake toppers for cards? Just an idea. Have fun with the viewing! Karen xKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473599700513109486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-38549718278625367722013-03-10T17:35:45.501+00:002013-03-10T17:35:45.501+00:00The one with the poppies is beautiful. I tried cro...The one with the poppies is beautiful. I tried cross stitching a very long time ago, but I'm too impatient for results so it's not a craft for me! Sorry I'm so late returning your visit.<br />Fiona xFiona@Staring at the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893269475772722633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-66486880404236353042013-03-08T07:29:49.505+00:002013-03-08T07:29:49.505+00:00oh Annie we all have deep dark secrets. I have a ...oh Annie we all have deep dark secrets. I have a lot of stitichery also secreted away and I think I might take it out and collage it up on my craft room wall...in frames of course. I used to spend a lot of time doing a lot of other things when the kids were little. My grandmother used to tell me to save some of the energy I would need it when I got older...I know what she means now! Little late getting around this week but better a little late then never! Hope you have a great week. Vickie #11okienursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737956457626102108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-83334891115219373742013-03-08T01:28:02.637+00:002013-03-08T01:28:02.637+00:00ah Annie,
...a simple reason why they were not fr...ah Annie,<br /><br />...a simple reason why they were not framed you could not afford it with three children but agree with you - where did you find the time.. <br /><br />..well the kits could go to those who will use them but think you need to frame the others and distribute them to your family members. With hours of dedication by you would surely be treasured by them?<br /><br /> happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #17<br /><br />PS oh love the wee smiley phots below :DShaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-56408210464447897982013-03-07T16:23:49.117+00:002013-03-07T16:23:49.117+00:00Gorgeous cross stich creations. I admire anyone w...Gorgeous cross stich creations. I admire anyone who manages to have the patience to do it. I have made a few small ones in my time, but needles, thread and me are NOT a good combination...lots of knots and mess and a cross Caro! Thanks for sharing. Happy belated WOYWW. Caro #56Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-17796568795260398002013-03-07T10:36:32.297+00:002013-03-07T10:36:32.297+00:00Cross stitchers unite.... we all have a box stashe...Cross stitchers unite.... we all have a box stashed away with our finished and in my case unfinished cross stitch. They are beautiful and if we hang around long enough they will be back in vogue. There are too many other wonderful crafts that give instant satisfaction. Poor little xstitch will have to wait. <br />Sandrasandra dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976065716935953253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-28045076557840801032013-03-07T06:30:59.642+00:002013-03-07T06:30:59.642+00:00OMG I so love the pig, how could you hide him away...OMG I so love the pig, how could you hide him away all that time. I think we all have a hidden box of forgotten treasure somewhere in our house.<br /><br />Happy Belated WOYWW<br />ElizaElizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921884729737495356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-66904734463188074302013-03-06T21:37:02.743+00:002013-03-06T21:37:02.743+00:00Lovely cross stitching, they should be seen, maybe...Lovely cross stitching, they should be seen, maybe lavender bags for your friends?<br />Rosie xRossellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700293235614482878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-867964203691864442013-03-06T21:26:10.342+00:002013-03-06T21:26:10.342+00:00You certainly need a "Round Tooitt" for ...You certainly need a "Round Tooitt" for your beautiful embroideries and kits. The reason they are there is because you have branched off into so many other things so didn't get "around to it"! <br />Your local BBC radio action line would find a good cause or charitable home for anything you don't want. Just give them a ring. It's treasure for someone for sure!<br />lv Jo xJoZart Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15197690337080094062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-24589929720580014952013-03-06T19:50:31.746+00:002013-03-06T19:50:31.746+00:00Thanks for stopping by and Happy WOYWW to you. Oh ...Thanks for stopping by and Happy WOYWW to you. Oh the little secrets we all have STASHED away. I guess we were young and could do it all, We all must have the same mess!! How life changes. Thanks for sharing and I'd love to hear more!! Sylvia/LittleTreasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555765276083157280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-34933290403221807002013-03-06T19:17:47.815+00:002013-03-06T19:17:47.815+00:00There is some lovely work there - far to good to b...There is some lovely work there - far to good to be in a box!!<br />Happy Wednesday<br />:)<br />Laura<br />93Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432767678608136029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-65064159831247790342013-03-06T18:10:12.267+00:002013-03-06T18:10:12.267+00:00I have to confess that my box of cross-stitch kits...I have to confess that my box of cross-stitch kits is at least twice that size, but I can't bear to part with them yet. The little verse on the centre row of your pieces is one that I stitched for my Daughter-in-law when my first grand-daughter was born. She is twenty-one now and a mum herself!<br />I hope you get some viewers from your house quite soon. My son put his house on the market this week. It's in Erdington and he seems fairly confident that it will sell, but I am not so sure.<br />I hope the little ones are getting over their spots now.<br />Hugs. Kate xmamapez5https://www.blogger.com/profile/16882819450456050281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-15528561077476077842013-03-06T17:09:52.371+00:002013-03-06T17:09:52.371+00:00I think many of us are x-stitchers in a former lif...I think many of us are x-stitchers in a former life, Annie. I still get mine out from time to time and can assure you I have a box with three times as many kits in as you, although I have given some away to a local stitching group as I know I'll never do most of them.<br />I love the path with the garden border, that is really beautiful. thanks for sharing your guilty secret!!<br />Happy WOYWW<br />hugs Lisax #55lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533979776735822901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-48144830470617862522013-03-06T16:33:43.165+00:002013-03-06T16:33:43.165+00:00All,that love and time spent on crafting is never ...All,that love and time spent on crafting is never wasted....I've got stuff like that packed away as well! Perhaps you could give the kits to a local school or retirement home?<br />And we ARE of an age, you and I!!<br />hugs, LLJ 32 xxLunch Lady Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592783504717849403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-47464952410791009662013-03-06T14:47:13.156+00:002013-03-06T14:47:13.156+00:00sure enjoyed the snoop hehe adorable work! happy w...sure enjoyed the snoop hehe adorable work! happy woyww!Pallavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461034996824872279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-19255328612425125302013-03-06T14:37:10.673+00:002013-03-06T14:37:10.673+00:00Your cross stitch is absolutely amazing.
Happy WO...Your cross stitch is absolutely amazing.<br /><br />Happy WOYWW Susi #84susibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301849703013463241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-42618372556706443632013-03-06T13:58:58.742+00:002013-03-06T13:58:58.742+00:00Ohh my you have done some amazing work! It seems a...Ohh my you have done some amazing work! It seems as you are moving now you have found a lot of those treasures - I used to do stiching but haven't done anything for ages - you reminded me now maybe I should start again! <br />Will be back to see your quilt! So many secrets have been revieled! Love it! Ha, ha!<br />Lots of hugs,<br />Cardarian Cardarian https://www.blogger.com/profile/16788020370642483959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-3909868663220751252013-03-06T13:55:02.141+00:002013-03-06T13:55:02.141+00:00Your pieces are lovely! I am all thumbs and can...Your pieces are lovely! I am all thumbs and can't do any kind of needle work (I did try needlepoint when I was young, but my attention is just too scattered, and after a year, I completed ONE pillowcase for my mom. 30 years later, she never rec'd a mate for it. I love quilts but can't sew a stitch! Enjoyed seeing your work! Enjoy the day! Winnie#78Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-90899055197807799732013-03-06T13:49:52.220+00:002013-03-06T13:49:52.220+00:00wow that is some hoard, isnt it great when you fin...wow that is some hoard, isnt it great when you find hidden stuff like that.<br />I used to be a big x stitcher too but dont enjoy it now. Your embroidery is lovely, so many feench knots and i know how hard they are to do.<br />You could always ebay them and buy more stash.<br />well done for the confession, i bet you feel much better now.<br /><br />Gill xGill Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02609030650883561572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-79022951028587317482013-03-06T13:22:35.364+00:002013-03-06T13:22:35.364+00:00Seeing as you have fessed up, I too can reveal tha...Seeing as you have fessed up, I too can reveal that I was a prolific cross stitcher (and still am sometimes) and I too have pictures not framed!! I also have kits and magazines hidden away! <br />One reason for not framing them is running out of wall space and paying for the framing!<br />Those french knots are impressive!<br />Hugs<br />xxHettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986816219598719681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-32811353228441025072013-03-06T13:19:21.713+00:002013-03-06T13:19:21.713+00:00I can't believe you're downsizing your hom...I can't believe you're downsizing your home and your lovely work room too Annie. I'm not surprised you did xstitch too, love the top two, especially the poppy field. How about donating the box to an old people home or drop in centre?<br /><br />Hugs<br />Brenda 105Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-80629371288058224642013-03-06T12:28:30.349+00:002013-03-06T12:28:30.349+00:00They are gorgeous funds. Such ntricate work. I h...They are gorgeous funds. Such ntricate work. I have always fancied taking it up but it looks do delicate. eBay? Giveaways? School? Charity?<br />Famfa 105famfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233795291617857124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-72608863369975298702013-03-06T12:10:05.550+00:002013-03-06T12:10:05.550+00:00what a shame all your hours of hard work didn'...what a shame all your hours of hard work didn't make it into frames and places around your home for people to admire. I am so glad you have dug them out and shared with us.<br />Maybe a hospice charity would like the little cross stitch ones in the box it may be that patients or their families would like to do them while spending hours by loved ones beds.<br />Have a great WOYWW thank you for sharing your workspace today<br />Ria #39ria gallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134859814262386499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-29422069206385114182013-03-06T12:06:31.039+00:002013-03-06T12:06:31.039+00:00Beautiful cross stitch Annie. Am sure I see a touc...Beautiful cross stitch Annie. Am sure I see a touch of Jo Verso in one of them?<br /><br />I think Neet came up with some good ideas for the little kits. Like many others, I still have some cross stitch on the go, several in fact. Good for long plane journeys :)<br /><br />Happy WOYWW!! Hugs, Di xx<br /><br />Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153667791623954306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769800031871534836.post-25487780710993469102013-03-06T11:44:35.439+00:002013-03-06T11:44:35.439+00:00Hi Annie, you're not the only one with that pa...Hi Annie, you're not the only one with that particular guilty secret - many cardmakers started with cross-stitch and one thing led to another :) So you could make them into cards instead of framing them - not suitable for all but maybe some. Confession time - I gave most of my kits away, either to my son't lovely partner or to a crafting buddy - both still have the patience and the eyesight for it. Charity shops might also be grateful for them. Have a happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #26 Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762785911026167332noreply@blogger.com