I am now a card carrying member of the prestigious UFO club. UFO 1 -- I took a silk and metal class with Kay Stanis at a recent seminar. It's unlikely that I'll ever finish it -- the silk is really hard to work with. UFO 2 -- Verana, a Brazilian embroidery design -- I have just one flower to...

I don't think there is anything I can do but I thought I would ask. I am working on woodland enchantress which is 14x16. I stitch everywhere. First one corner than the other. Saturday was a beautiful day I sat and stitched for 4 hours in my garden. 1000 stitches. Last night I found a mistake I...

I saw it in a gift shop - two pink lady slippers* with a deep green border. Should do up in about a week. I WILL omit the words "Lady Slippers" tho at the bottom, hence saving time and floss. (I hate writing on a piece of needlework, kitchen caddies and the like). Should look good in my guest...

So who wants in? And who will make the tea cozy? I would, but my sewing machine is deader than a door nail. Cheryl

Usually when Donna comes up north, she's straight out with family and kid things. So when she called Wednesday, was I free on Thursday and I was.... So she got here around 10 for tea and Danish and we walked the gardens. Which despite the weeds, look pretty good right now. Then we compared...

Just wanted to let everyone know that DS is recovering quickly with the help of his Rx meds. I have my purse project and a sketch pad for the crazy quilt design for the long drive to get DD to camp. (I'm making DH drive). See you all Tuesday - I don't know if I'll get to the computer on...

She's here dropping DD back at school and visiting her sister who lives in NH. So, I'm off to the grocery store for Benadryl for the DS with poison ivy, some good munchies and something that catches my eye for dinner.... Cheryl

Hello fellow stitchers, It has been a few years since Venus brand thread came onto the market. Has anybody had the chance to check the back of work done with this thread to let us all know how light fast the dyes really are? I am especially interested in the green shades, to substitute...

My neighbor and I believe I need to stitch this chart twice and at least twice as big http://www.nordencrafts.com/images/items/zoom/CWD0023.jpg Cheryl

Don't remember if it was this group or the RV group where we discussed extra warranties. Our new Kenmore frig/freezer, delivered yesterday from Sears has the usual warranty. They are "pushing" a $65/pa program where they come out annually to do maintenance ( apparently the cooling fans...

This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each, and Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a Cuisinart ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with Splenda, so...

Well I got to sit in my garden and stitch for hours. What a day. Checked my stitches with my magnifier so nothing is off this time. Unfortunately 1000 stitches didn't make a dent in to this picture. I don't usually count stitches for that reason. I swore off large projects but the 3 I have are...

Well- I feel compelled to share this. Last night we saw this show at Ken Ctr - Spring Awakening. Absolutely fabulous - we actually got up for a standing ovation - that was well deserved. And, we met a transplanted Canadian friend - who of course we know 'cause he's a hockey coach. It was no...

I washed, as in hands and knees, the kitchen and down stairs bath floors. Emptied and refilled, twice, the dishwasher and made tacos for dinner. Also spent about 2 hours working on the extended bed for the planned move of the sand cherry. And the house is quiet, DS is on his way to his game, DH...

I have been asked by a friend to finish a piece of counted cross stitch her mother started but can't finish because of her eyes. It is Teresa Wentzler's Peacock Tapestry done on linen. I only have to finish the border and was willing to do it for nothing (the work that has been done already is...

First - I have no clue how I got on their mailing list, but I get auction preview flyers from a large auction house in Atlanta... Yesterday, I got another and for the first time time in ages, instead of drooling, I went GACK... So, what do you folks...

I love stupid things like this! Hope you have an orderly day! linda

Spotted this this AM http://www.abcstitch.com/optioncart/image.php?id=701853&ret=http://www.abcst itch.com/spare/new_releases.php?page=1?page=1 Not sure who/what is being hunted! Cheryl

Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica - where do they go? Wonder no more. It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as...

Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday Dear Linda Happy Birthday to you AND MANY MORE!!! Lucille