I would like to know the difference between Democrats and Republicans. After all, USA is a democratic republic, isn't it? I also don't get a vote, but I wouldn't want an African-American just because he's black, or a woman just because she's a woman. Each should stand entirely on his/her own...

Hi Guys, One of the men -- Dr. Zachary Smith aka Doc -- from over at RCTQ (the quilting newsgroup) needs a Latin translation for "crazy quilt". I told him to post his request here because I know we have several Italian stitchers & designers who lurk but don't often post. I wanted to let...

"There is growing evidence that knitting has health benefits such as helping to lower stress levels and reducing the risk of memory loss. A clinical trial has previously demonstrated the benefits of knitting as a therapy for those with mental...

I'm still on my nativity set. I just finished the last shepherd and have started on one of the wisemen. Three wisemen and 2 camels to go! I'd really like to get the pieces I have stuffed and finished so I can display them this Christmas. Joan

DS's hockey team won states yesterday and is headed to Nationals in the spring Cheryl

Hello everyone, How many of you are giving stitched gifts for Christmas this year? I'm giving four petit point pictures, knitted socks, hat with ear flaps, scarf & 4 pair gloves. I like to think the hand crafted gifts are more appreciated than the store bought plastic imported goods. In fact...

I know some one here has an answer to this. I'm working on a cross stitch design that requires two strands of floss and one strand of gold metallic thread. The metallic thread is a real bear to work with. Half of the time it falls out of the needle or tangles on the front or back. I've tried...

I was just reading about the Duchess of Cambridge's (aka Kate Middleton) wedding gown. The lace **applique** used on the bodice and gown was hand made by the Royal School of Needlework using the traditional Irish lace making Carrickmacross method!! It has incorporated the rose, thistle,...

found two braided rug style seat covers - think they belonged to my family... think a bath in Orvus would be ok after I mend them? Cheryl

Hi all, I've been researching over the range microwaves and none of them have good reviews for how long they last. Our current microwave is 12 years old and running fine, but we are putting in cabinets to go from one row to an L shape As part of the L we want to move the microwave to the wall to...

Hi all My DD called the other day with a list of Dimensions floss numbers she wanted converted to DMC. When I checked the lists I had, she had numbers that weren't on my lists. So I did another search and came up with a couple different lists, with different conversion #s. Sooooo, I redid the...

Just ordered fabric for yet another project that I've had in my stash for a while - The Kiss by Mirabilia. It's done on Apple Blossom linen - wow, is it every pretty. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm still working on my Shall We Dance (hummingbird and fairy), but that doesn't stop me from...

On Tuesday, my EGA group went on a field trip to a LNS that's about an hour away. My current best friend lives nearby so I visit the shop fequently but I went along for the ride. While browsing the offerings, I came across something that made my heart pound -- it was a real AHHAAH (or however...

Hi All, Just put up some Pix on RCTNP. The Twister project. FYI - the thread is NP Silk, 2 strands, on 24 ct Congress cloth. Not my favorite silk, but perfect coverage. However, even though I'm using a laying tool - it's still not as sleek looking as some other silks might be. However, NP is...

I just looked at the stormtracking page and Ike is still on track to make landfall in San Antonio and go up toward Houston. Maybe you'll actually get some of the rain you've wanted. L

This is so far off topic, it is difficult to know where to begin. A trial has just been completed in the UK of people who defaced a new coal fired power station. Their defence was that their actions were justified because of global warming. The key witness for the defence was Dr. James Hansen...

My vet called tonight, totally astonished that an afterthought skin sample she took from my dog's foot while biopsying her ear for a possible immune syndome showed a "particularly ugly" form of cancer. My dear Emma, possibly the sweetest dog that ever lived, has maybe 4 months to live. It...

I need a lot of twisted floss cord for the project I'm working on and would love to know if anyone has any hints for making it. I really don't want to spend the money to buy a cord maker as I don't often use it. Lucille

Jim: I'm sitting at the computer watching the sky to the north-east which was pink and now has gone purple black as the sun sets and reflect on the clouds. I just heard the CBC weather - yikes!! 10-15 cm (4-6 inches)of the white stuff. We're only supposed to get rain, but it looks like you...

I finally finished off the first part of a round robin I'm in and it will be winging its way down to south shortly. While I wait for the next part to come through, I'm working on a set of penguin ornaments I found in The Stitchery catalog, DD has gone penguin crazy in the last year, so it was a...