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Cross-stitch kit suggestions
« on: 1 May 2012 11:37 »
Can anyone give me some cross-stitch kit suggestions? I'm looking for some country themed cross-stitch kits
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Re: Cross-stitch kit suggestions
« Reply #1 on: 2 May 2012 09:16 »
lol, there are about a million bazillion kits out there and lots and lots of country ones. Do you know what you like in a kit? For example I prefer DMC threads to Anchor; I don't mind stitching on linen; there are particular artists and designers I like. Do you have a preferred thread count? Are you trying to tone the colours in with your existing decor? Do you want the scope to make matching pictures? You can get series which stand alone but can form eg a pair, a triptych or are a "four seasons" theme. Do you want landscapes, animals, flowers...? It's kind of endless. :)

Personally I really like Derwentwiter Designs kits for country/flowers/etc - have a look here:
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/man2-59.html?sortorder=1&page=1 - I have the Foxgloves & Delphiniums pair in my stash to do at some point (once I've got all the kids' stuff done!).

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Re: Cross-stitch kit suggestions
« Reply #2 on: 2 May 2012 12:01 »
Thanks for the advice, looks like a good range. I found one last night when I was having a browse and think its worth a look if anyone else is looking for cross stitch kits http://www.past-impressions.co.uk/cross-stitch-kits/
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Re: Cross-stitch kit suggestions
« Reply #3 on: 2 May 2012 13:11 »
Past Impressions are nice kits :) I did the enormous Roses wedding sampler some years ago. Do check the sizes, though, they can be huge and cost a fortune to frame!
 


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