Hi Folks, She arrived today while I was stuck in training. What a wonderful sight she made once I cleaned off my desk so I could safely unroll her. The oohhs and aahhhss were wonderful, and I have most of the weekend free to stitch. Gotta run so I can finish my day and go home and...

There will be a Kaffe Fasset lecture with slideshow and book signing on Friday October 22, entitled "Color in Design". Tickets are $25 for Friday evening lecture. Register online through the Ehrman Tapestry website at http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/category_results.cfm?Category=40

There will be a Needlepoint Workshop with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably in Chestertown, MD, home of Ehrman Tapestry, on Saturday, October 23rd. The Workshop, "Color in Design", is limited to 30 participants and filling up fast so make your reservations soon. Tickets are $135. Price includes...

Hi. Before Christmas there was a mag on the stands that had pictures of the next issues projects with a peacock cushion or pillow. I don't know which magazine it was, but I thought it was Cross Stitch Gold, or a simular type. I have been looking for this mag since then and haven't seen it. If one...

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Today, one day after Easter, I finished the last of the home made Christmas presents. This one was a large man's cable sweater. I am so relieved! Now I can work on my silk needlepainting!!! Yippee!!!

When needlepointing very large flowers (5-6 inches), do you feel that outlining with a back stitich or a continental stitch is a better choice. Would you do the petal first....or the outline first, and then fill in? Will appreciate your suggestions. Love needlepoiinting and have done it for years...

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Just going to treat myself, and my daughter to some really good scissors both for cross stitch and hardanger. Any recommendations please (preferably available in the UK, if possible - but don`t let that stop you!!!)) Pat P

Is it still being sent? I subscribe and get an email saying I am subscribed--but never get a newsletter. Does anyone else get it?? Sandy

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My computer crashed this morning, and I lost even the back-up of my address book. If my column appeared in your EGA chapter newsletter, please e-mail me with the address of the current editor. -- Finished 3/17/04 -- Elmo WIP: Fireman's Prayer, Amid Amish Life, Angel of Autumn, Calif Sampler,...

As the subject says, I'd like to add some luster and sheen to my non-cross stitch embroidery. Is there a web page that explains how to use the various Kreinik or other manufacturers' offerings? For instance, when might you use a fine or medium thread instead of cord or braid? When might a cord or...

Hello, I'm a lurker who is planning a trip to Ireland in May. I was wondering if any of you know of any needlework shops I might visit while I'm there? Thanks very much, Sandra

In article , Deb writes: The trend starts when it moves from a "who needs one of those, and we'll ridicule those who have it" to a "boy, I just have to have one of those things....because they are now fashionable and not just...

Has anyone used these? A friend has been raving about them, but they aren't cheap and I would like to hear from some others before I spend the money. TIA FSU Stitcher

I just called Becky at Curtis Boehringer and she is great! She found my records (I bought the stuff in 2000, can you believe it?) and the booklets I never got are on their way! She is a delight to talk to, and said that the company is coming out with some new cross-stitch designs soon. I'm...

OK -- DH has agreed that we MUST stay at the facility where CATS will be held :-))! I didn't even have to cajole -- just said that you all recommended it and he agreed!!! Anyway, when should we make our reservations? Not ever having been to Hershey, I have no idea about timing, etc. I know...