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Does anyone know of a good source on Hungarian/Romany needlework. My b-mom is of Hungarian/Romany descent, I've never really done anything for her (since I found her) and would like to make her something. -- Angel My family are the golden threads running through the tapestry of my life. My...

wrote So, like the Terminator, she'll be back ! Good news! Thanks for the updates, Sheena. emerald

Subject: Reading A friend just sent me this fascinating insight into how our minds handle word recognition. Just read the sentence below, straight through, without giving it any thought, and you will see how that great apparatus in your head handles these things. Incredible!

Here's hoping Isabel will go east, north, south - anywhere except Hershey and routes to it from wherever we are all traveling from. Went on to Cats website tonight - no message, no email but their MITI schedule for Hershey is posted! Now, I'm sorry I won't be there all day Thursday since there...

I am searching for a chart for my mother, and I'm having no luck at all! Here is the information I have; can anyone help? The name of the chart is Christmas Angel Leaflet #1; it is from the Christmas Traditions Series published by Just Cross Stitch. I believe it was designed by Cathy...

I entered my "Spirit Woman" (the piece which won the Counted Cross Stitch Division at the Orange County Fair in July) and "Russian Nights Sampler" in the LA County Fair. "Spirit Woman" won CCS Best in Show and "Russian Nights Sampler" won 2nd Place in CCS Samplers. See 'em in my Picture Trail...

Hi Guys, Does anyone out there have any leftovers of Blue Spruce/French Blue Belfast Linen from Zweigert they would be willing to let me have for $$ or trade? I have some ideas for the border on the FireHouse Angel and wanted to "play" with some of the fabric. I didn't post this under any of the...

I have a few days in London next week and was hoping someone could point me to a good needlework shop or two. In addition to yarn and fibers, I'm hoping to check out bobbin lace making supplies. Any leads would be appreciated. --Regards --Anne

HI, I'm going through all my crewel needles trying to discover my favorites. I've come up with two I like: Richard Hemming and Bohin. I'd like to find out what you think of them or if there are better ones? I also have some Milward but not very happy with them. thanks. Marian

Victoria, I had a half-cut (27x36) sent to Tia Mary so she would have some extra to play around with in the finishing if she needed it, but I don't know how wide she will cut it down to for the project. Over to you, Tia Mary. Felice

In my not so humble opinion - since the piece will be washed and pressed - the size of the needle isn't a consideration. Let people use what is comfortable for them to use. Just ask Tia Mary. We both use all sorts of "lengths" of fiber and all sorts of needle sizes and it doesn't affect...

Dawne, my heart goes out to you and yours. Hang in there. Yes, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. If you need a place to vent, here or my email is good therapy. Use it. Dianne Dawne Peterson wrote: We just found out yesterday that DH, who is diabetic, has suffered one or more...

I won some silk thread at an auction, and I'm wondering what to do with it. The label on the silk says it has been hand spun using a drop spindle, and dyed with a natural indigo/thiox. The back of the label says dyebath, 1 sr dip. It came out as a varigated fibre, and looks pretty cool. I've...

http://www.woolythread.com for blanketing, "drs" flannel, felt - Australian & U.S. I did a quick search at google to find the gumnuts site - silk and wool threads from Australia. Came up with an interesting page that some of you might find controversial, but I admire the author's personality...

Hello, A new site on the cross stitch and the embroidery has just been born. You will also find there a directory, a forum and a webring. http://www.pointdecroix.org Do not hesitate to submit interesting sites over the directory! http://annuaire.pointdecroix.org/ In a friendly way,

From: "Janet Walker" ....... I just wish I could locate my favorite kind. I have 1 at home and 1 at work and would like more incase one breaks. Tia Mary really teases me about using my hoop and having to move it so often. I just smile and keep using it. Janet, by...

The test on my heart is okay, just an extra beat, have to watch the caffine, the lump in my throat that they found because of my heart being check is benign. Very happy that things are good. No insurance right now, but that's okay because I'm okay! Carol In WI

One of the embarrassing realities of living in the boondocks (and,for the most part, not having a whole lotta moolah grin) is that folks such meself sometimes don't get the opportunity to visit a real.honest-to-goodness LNS with someone to chat about with and learn from when it comes to...

Emerald~~~~ I never thought of that; going to add that to the list !!! When my daughter--very mild girl with mild friends-- brought a boyfriend home once for 4 days at her own expense, they were always at my home after dinner excepting for once when they went for a walk ! Thanks for the input cuz...