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As requested, a place for us to ask for help and advice from other stitchers and to show the things we make.
Over to you.:-D
@twishy123 wrote:hELLO cHIPS ...OOEERRR KITTEN'S Been ON The KEYBoard...........
Sorted
If the back of the rug isn't 'backed' (do ya know what I mean?) then I think I would do the whole lot, not just the joins.... it will protect your stitching as it would be a crime for it to get damaged after all the time you have spent doing it.
Apparently it's easier to get any grit or dust out of they aren't backed and that's what causes the main damage.
They're beautiful, but even if I had the skill I wouldn'thave the patience. They must take ages! Tell me you don't put them on the floor for people to walk on!!!
@chickengrandma-2008 wrote:They're beautiful, but even if I had the skill I wouldn'thave the patience. They must take ages! Tell me you don't put them on the floor for people to walk on!!!
Of course I do, that's what they are made for - but people aren't allowed to walk on them on shoes :-). They are pretty hardwearing as they are cross stitched in tapestry wool - in fact they are as hard wearing as pure wool/silk woven rugs (think Persian or Aubusson). They're also Scotchguarded when they are finished.
They take about 6 - 8 months each but as they are stitched and them pieced together it never seems a huge task as you do them bit bu bit. The first two are about 4' x 6' each. The latest one is smaller about 5' x 2'6" and intended for a bedside rug. I have wool and canvas stacked in boxes for several more.
Having a very demanding job I find the complete concentration they take relaxes me better than reading or TV.
I am in awe of your rugs, they are exquisite and what a lot of work!
They are works of art!
I love the rugs Chips. They are brilliant.
Thanks for the hugs Merc. 
Tomorrow, I will take a photo of my wedding outfit to show. It's only four weeks away now. Steph wants us to get there about 45 minutes before the wedding is due. I think this is because she wants us to calm Graham down 'cos he's more nervous than she is. We think it's because he has to make a speech at the reception. I wouldn't care, he made a speech at Grace's Christening and he did really well. We shall do our best with him. He's a lovely young man.
Chris...it makes such a difference when we like the partner of our loved ones, doesn't it 
blimey Merc, I thought you meant Stan would arrive all pooey and grumpy
ooooh those rugs are fantastic.
I fell asleep again, but for 3hours!!!! I bet I can't get off tonight now
Just a quick hello and goodnight from me - getting ready to go off to bed.
Chips, your rugs are little masterpieces, I love them, well done you.
Hope you all sleep well x.
gawd Merc, I'd have to tie one down for my luck to be in
This one's for Towery, so droll at times you actually make me lol xx.
You'll be in bed now and hopefully sleeping like a baby, Carol, but good night and best wishes anyway.xx.
Capt., we don't really need to know about your bondage habits, thank you very much.
Do you mean because of the glitches yesterday Maggie, or for 'some other reason'?
