Who is the cross-stitcher here?

[catnapper]

I know some cat people are cross-stitchers... I posted this offer in General, but wasn't sure how many people actually visit over there.

I have a program that turns photos into cross-stitch patterns and was wondering if anyone would like me to take a picture of their cat(s) and make it into a pattern for them. I'd just need to know finished size, fabric type (linen or aida) and a few other litle things. Its fun and I could have it done fast... I'm really really bored!

[PayItForward]

I do I do. *jumping up and down*

But I'm not sure which picture.

Mmm.. Might do several little pictures, one of each cat ?

[jenluckenbach]

WOW! I used to cross stitch. My mom and I had a small craft business, as a matter of fact. I haven't actually had time for it lately, but it might just be worth it if I was doing my own babies!

starts looking for good pictures............

[catnapper]

Ohhhh, multiple pictures of al your babies on one needlework! I'll have to think of a nice way to put all of them... head shots only? Maybe a nice saying too? hmmm... send pictures! You'll keep me nice and busy and out of trouble

[jenluckenbach]

Actually, SMALL, individual graphs would be best. If they are small they are more likely to get done. Head shots would be best.
Then maybe I could make a quilt or something.

[catnapper]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Actually, SMALL, individual graphs would be best. If they are small they are more likely to get done. Head shots would be best.
Then maybe I could make a quilt or something.

Ha ha! I like your thinking! I have done no needlework lately... it used to be my passion. I only did ones I designed (hence the computer program) and haven't done a complete one in nearly three years... lots of little half finished ones. I don't have 200 hours to dedicate to one needlework anymore (ahh, single life was grand.)

Now, those of you who take me up on this offer should know that I am an award winning needlework designer! I won second place in DMC's competition a few years ago... second place in the whole US! *pats self in back*

Jen, I'll be more than happy to do headshots off your whole gang. I might even through a Pouncer one in there for ya - he was after all your baby first!

[jenluckenbach]

Could you crop Monte's head and start with him? This is a perfect shot of him.

Figure 11 count aida, 4 inches square. (only if that is feasible, if not, do whatever, I can adjust)

[RedHedd]

WOW! Cross-stitch! I used to be addicted to the art! Dabbled in some needlepoint too, but my absolute favorite was crochet. My kitties now sleep on their meowmie's own handcrafted designs.

[catnapper]

Ok Jen, here's the colored chart of Monte. It took a bit of editing to get him to fit the size you requested (its a little bit larger than requested - 5", but he looked like a lump of white at 4")
I'll snail-mail the symbol chart and floss chart to you.

[jazzcat]

Catnapper - that is so neat!! And how nice of you to offer to make these for cross-stitching PTers.

[jenluckenbach]

EXCELLENT!!!! I think I will put him on a sweatshirt! I have cross stiched many sweatshirts and they REALLY last!

[Laura's Babies]

MAN! That is the one thing I can not do and now I wished I could! I do a little of this and a little of that, do nothing perfect, but love doing things but I have never learned cross stitching. That is a really cool program and I had no idea that had anything like that!

[catnapper]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
MAN! That is the one thing I can not do and now I wished I could! I do a little of this and a little of that, do nothing perfect, but love doing things but I have never learned cross stitching. That is a really cool program and I had no idea that had anything like that!

Cross stitch is very easy! I could create a chart for you and include easy to follow directions! I bought the program years ago and forgot about it since I never installed it on my new computer.. but I was going through my CDs yesterday and came across it. I thought PTers might enjoy it.

I tired sewing something this morning (nothing interesting, just repairing a seam) and remembered why I don't sew anymore... Pouncer was all over the place trying to attack the thread as I sewed. I gave up and the seam still is gaping.

[catmandu]

Now that s a great idea , that way I could immortalize my Dear Friend Mr. Scrappy , who I miss dearly.He was a Wonderful Cat!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I LOVE to cross-stitch. I am busy with a special project for my Mum and Dad's 40th Anniversary - a wreath with theor names, the date of their wedding and 40 Years in it, but I would LOVE to do my "babies" for my next project. PLEASE could you make the patterns for me??? I'll hunt out a good head-shot of Ally and Connor and post them, along with the Aida fabric-count info. (Hopefully tomorrow - the clean-up after the fire at my Son's school has been keeping me very busy over the last few days!