You may remember a few months back that I mentioned a horrible accident where three 18 year old boys died in a car accident ten days after they graduated from hight school. Since one of the boys used to come into the library regularly with his mom & three brothers, I wanted to stitch something to...

On topic only because of where I worked. I quit - due mostly to some issues with schedules and lack of notice of changes to said same. The store manager said this is the first time some one ever gave him notice of more than a few hours and he's hire me back any day. Cheryl

OK, I started the Global challenge today; the first time on day 1. We should be around most of the winter, so may the games play on. Joining us Cheryl, Trish et al?? Gillian

This is a separate thread from my "chart to try" thread posted Oct 28. What kinds of charts/patterns/designs are people wanting to do, but are not for some reason. Looking for ideas for future chart designs for either individual charts or book include. Reasons such as: Can't...

I just received my Lee Valley Tools Christmas catalogue, and there's a neat little gadget for threading your needle automatically. You can see it on their website, www.leevalley.com, item # 45K27.05 . The picture is actually large enough to see the item clearly! Louisa

There was a gentleman in full Scottish attire in Barnes and Noble in Nashua NH Kilt, knee socks with the garter, an Aran type sweater and sporran. Didn't look for a dirk, but would be a weapon and severely frowned on. Cheryl

And not here or stitching??? Cheryl

I can stitch on my porch, or in the car with the windows open, but unless it is completely windless, I can't just stitch out side. Does any one here stitch outside? Cheryl

Anybody know what part of Australia Trish is in? And whether or not she is affected by the floods (or by the drought further south)? And for all the rest of our Australian posters as well - good thoughts and prayers on their way. It sounds like a nightmare. MargW

We're beginning to falter again here guys! Time to chime in (I expect this to be busier next week, after the holiday) - What is the one project you would love to do if you have the time/ skill/money to do? I love several of the Chatelaine designs and I saw a calla lily in the past couple of days...

I have posted the pic of my pillow on rctnp, it is now finished and made up. I would still argue that it would fit in a modern room just as easily as an antiquey room, my room is more eclectic as I am surrounded by family pics on the walls and the furniture is plain white. Walls are the same...

Well I would hate french knots if I could figure out how to make one of the stupid things. I either end up with a plain stitch or a knot way up the thread somewhere. Can anyone explain this really well or have a site to help me out? Dana (yes the same idiot who has the tablecloth with no...

Why is a "French" knot, not an "Italian" knot or a "Belgium" knot? Ok - I'm over stressed and getting whacky, but inquiring minds want to know? I see a book in this one! LOL Cheryl

Hey all, sorry for the late notice, but, I'm a slacker. Sue H., whose been offline for a couple of days (away) pinged me to maybe post something about our "RCTN" outing tomorrow, Friday, 12/29. So here it is. Some of us local types are hooking up at the Stitching Post in Catonsville, MD for some...

Whoever mentioned the Dutch oven a couple weeks ago (Ellice?) I realized that I hadn't made a couple of recipes lately because the Dutch oven was part of the set of pots that went with the X in the divorce (gift from his friends, so he got custody). Went out and bought a new one and have been...

A woman whose talent and skill I admire almost always does her free style embroidery on a sandwich -- ground, thin batting, thin fabric backing. I thought I'd try that but I'm having a big problem -- I have to really, really, really work to get the needle through all the layers. I'm using no...

I'm seriously considering a new floor stand. The two important criteria are that it holds q-snaps (up to 17" wide) and that it holds the frame from both sides. The one I have now (a Gazelle) is nice, but the larger q-snaps fall to the side; it's very frustrating, particularly as I only really use...

I'm in the summer doldrums and was thinking of a little stash enhancement to make me feel better :) Anyway, I considering the following: Long Dog - Plight of Fancy Long Dog - Rosmarkie Chatelaine Designs - Pompeji Anyone done any of these? How hard are they? On the Chatelaine, is it worth...

Quoting from Needle Arts June 2007 pg 21: "....you may not stitch multiple pieces from one instruction booklet unless specifically permitted by the copyright owner" Is this a true fact? Are instructions in stitching magazines usually copyrighted?

So, just thought I'd share a small whine. After waiting 3 weeks for the "formal offer from HR" - once again - no job. The very nice HR chief sent me an e-mail - essentially saying that their corporate HQ in Germany has told them to hold off on new hires until after the 1st quarter. But...