Hello all I finally have my hands on a copy of Jane Nicholas' "the stumpwork and surface embroidery Beetle Collection". I am stuck for a superlative for it.......it is just wonderful. Now all I have to do is read it all, absorb 10% and live long enough to put it into practice when I finish...

Just picked up the latest Inspirations today - moments after I agreed to cook dinner for my man this evening - I hope he is not expecting scintillating conversation this evening! Will let you know the contents as soon as I've had a chance to peruse it! And there are bonus magazines of...

As usual this is an excellent issue - wonderful projects! The pick of the articles - to my mind - are the following "Break of Day" a very regal cockerel which they have adorning a little bag, but I see on a cushion, or perhaps an apron for a keen cook. "Jacobean Leaves" A richly coloured...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any carebear patterns that use DMC or anchor thread that they would like to part with? Thanks

Welcome to the 2006 edition of getting to know your stitching friends. 1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:00am 2. Diamonds or Pearls? diamonds 3. What is the last movie you saw in the theater? Robots 4. What are your favorite TV shows? CSI Miami 5. What did...

Hi everyone, Some of you may laugh at me about this. But here goes.... I have been doing counted cross stitch for over 10 years and just recently I ordered some Aida fabric through an online company. I have a pattern for my daughter that calls for 32 ct Aida The fabric that I ordered wasnt...

there is fabric that is 32 count. its right he http://www.cyberstitchers.com/StitchingTools/FabricSizeCalculator.asp?processForm=0 near the bottom of the page

Well everyone, Looks like I have some reading to do. I appreciate everyones help in trying to get me to understand this. Im going to do the reading before I actually start so that I have a basic idea of what I am doing. Maybe once I get the hang on it, It wont sound so confusing. Again,...

I hope everyone is staying cool, I also hope that no one else is feeling this terrible weather. today it was 43 degrees celcius with the humidex. the air conditioners are not able to keep the place very cool at all. Its not supposed to get any better. Right now we are in a severe thunderstorm...

Has anyone heard from Mirjam today?

Hi everyone, I havent been able to post here in a very long time. I have no idea what they did to the servers. I just know that I was unable to post anything unless I emailed the actual person directly. Crazy stuff I tell you!! Shannon

just a test

Hey, I just realized how easy it is to get confused here. I thought Dannielle was walking to me.....or was she? See, maybe we should both get some sleep and uncross our eyes. Shannon

Thank you very much! I appreciate it Shannon

Hey everyone, Does anyone know of some good websites with free printable cross stitch patterns? I am looking for simple ones. My 11 year old daughter has decided she wants to try something different. She can knit very well, but she is slowly getting tired of it. I have some old fabric and floss...

Well it has been pouring rain here since last night. the beginning of the week was horrible due to humidity. I run a home daycare and I have 5 kids under 3 years old. Most of them didnt take to the humidity very well...this summer should be interesting!! Shannon

Hi everyone, I am new to this group. I will admit to have been kind of lurking for a couple of days now, just trying to get a feeo for the people here. It is wonderful to see so many people helping others. It is very touching. A little about myself.......I am 28 years old and I have 3 children...

I'm selling magazine subscriptions on eBay. I have some scrapbook ones, quilting one, and others. I'm just getting started with it and getting them on there. Let me know if there is something special you are looking for and I might be able to get it at a great price for you. Thanks for...

Hey I just finished this great Care Bears chart for my little cousin Savanah who is going to be 3 on Sunday (Tomorrow) Hope you enjoy! http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Galleries/ShannonsGallery/ -Shannon Also to get that care bear chart and more go to http://www.geocities.com/xsttch/

Does anyone possibly have a graph of Strawberry Shortcake? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Shannon