Whether you bought a design (in kit or chart form) from this site (or the original site www.x-calibredesigns.co.uk), your local needlework shop or at a show, stitched one of my freebies, or have been working on the sampler we have been making in the newsletter why not Show and Tell?
Show us your work and tell us your story. The following list may give you some hints on what to talk about.
Are you new to stitching or already an addict?
Did you enjoy stitching your X-Calibre designs product?
Did you adapt it in any way, by changing the colours for example.
Was the chart clear and easy to read?
Did you have any problems?
Who did you stitch it for; yourself or as a gift?
Would you stitch an X-Calibre design again? Or perhaps you have already stitched many already.
Do you have any tips for other stitchers?
Over the 9 months this site has been live I have received many lovely comments from visitors and thought it was about time that you could interact with each other and point out the good or bad features of my designs.
This is your chance to have your say.
A page of your own on www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com which other people can comment on too. Its easy and FREE! You don't need any special software or knowledge. Just fill in the form below and your own page will be live on the site before you know it.
Underneath the form your pages will build into a directory of comments. A great place to check out before deciding whether to purchase a kit or chart from X-Calibre designs.
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Little Ones - Teddy Bear
This "Little Ones" cross stitch teddy bear has such a cute face, the bow could be stitched in any colour but as I had matching background paper I decided ...
Little Ones Field Mouse
Another great design from the Little Ones range, perfect for turning into a greetings card. I'm a big fan of this collection, so many cute designs.
Little Ones - Mouse, Racing car plus many more
I've been stitching for around 16 years now but i still prefer small, quick to finish kits & charts than can be turned into decorated cards. The Little ...
Blackwork fuchsia
I stitched the blackwork fuschia design in colour and am delighted with it. I used a randomly dyed thread for the flower and plain DMC for the leaf.
The ...
Pearl 1920 blackwork lady
What is Coral without Pearl? I love the silver shawl, it is so elegant. I did the earrings in iridescent purple. Now I have the happy dilemma of what to ...
As I was making it for my 21 year old daughter (who likes color and bling), I added red for the ...
Up the Garden Path Blackwork Sampler
I only recently found Carol's awesome website, so I am a little behind with this Sampler. I only just finished it today (11/14/07).
I made the little ...
Free Pears blackwork chart
My name is Trudy and I live in Tampa, Florida. I have been an obsessed and dedicated cross stitcher for many years. I have always been interested in blackwork,...
Blackwork Tortoise
I bought this kit to do for my mum, as she had always wanted another tortoise after ours died when I was a young girl.
She kept buying pottery ones ...
My Blackwork Cushion
I bought this chart at the start of this year. Carol had a special offer and off course I had to buy. The original, I think, is green but that would not ...
Pearl
I enclose a picture of Pearl stitched in black grey and gold . She's only just finished and I haven't yet had time to iron her or get her framed.
Now ...
Blackwork Coasters
After admiring a friends work, I found a free design Blackwork Coasters and using a scrap of fabric and some thread from my stash I jumped right in. :) I ...
Divinity Needlepoint pattern
This was the larger of the Textures To Dye For range that I did, and was a perfect center piece on the wall of my Textures pieces.
I love these charts,...
Blackwork chess board
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A few years ago I was waiting in a very long queue to visit the first "Outdoor Show" at the NEC in Birmingham. We had been delayed entering due to set-...
Little Ones - Birds
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The Little Ones birds are so cute, my favourite is the Thrush. I love the colours on these designs and as with the other kits in this range, the charts ...
Little Ones - Puffin
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Who couldn't resist this cute & cuddly looking puffin? I was looking for something a little different that could be used as a male birthday card and thought ...
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