cross stitch kits & jigsaws on ebay for the hmsa

[nickb]

One of our lovely members, Ginny has listed a load of cross stitch kits and jigsaws on ebay with 50% of the profits going to the HMSA

You can find them here
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZginnysanter

[Rosie]

Hi all

I have started the biddingon some of the cross-stitch kits.



Rosie

[Fiona-Jane]

ive bid on some too (i'm 'snoopyjot' on ebay! ).

i love the pooh cross stitch stuff- its perfect for my little nephew!

fi xx

[Fiona-Jane]

i won the stuff i bid on!



guess what i'm gonna be doing in the evenings once they arrive!

yay!

fi xx

[jaymie]

does anyone know of any aides with cross stitch? i used to ennjoy it but now my hands are quite stiff im unsure wether i still can or not

[nickb]

I don't cross stitch anymore due to my neck problems rather than hands but a few odd ideas

Needle threaders make it easier http://www.mbee.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1569
Compression gloves help for some people http://www.ragartstudios.com/handeze.php
A free standing frame-you can get lovely ones with built in daylight lamps now(one for the xmas list maybe?)http://www.mariescrossstitch.co.uk/scp/Accessories/Floor_Standing_Frames.html

Remember to take plenty of breaks-it can get compulsive-I'll just finish this bit of tree etc next thing you know you've been sat there for 2 hours without moving.

[Englishgremlin1]

I have found a few and inveneted others. If you want a needle threader you can get some jewelry wire and finx it into a large hande made of either Fimo or the like - I use those all the time.

If your eyes are not good then a sheet magnifier is a great help - they are plastic and give an A4 size image which is good to work with.

There are some design programmes for computers that you can get which mean you can convert photos or any graphic into a cross stitch pattern, or just design your own patterns.

Hope this helps you