I received a package from Hoffman Distributing with a copy of the Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue and a Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Christmas issue. There was no invoice enclosed and I didn't order them. So thank you to whom ever sent these. I am enjoying them. Bobbie Viorritto in NH

On Jun 14, 4:42*am, "Fred" wrote: "Joan E." wrote in message ... Thought some of you might like this: THE TOP 10 SIGNS YOU DRINK TOO MUCH COFFEE: Sorry...

I am going to Vermilion, Ohio for a weekend get-away. Why there? Because I want to visit Riverbend Stitchery. Is this a common thing for stitchers or am I getting carried away? Should I take any pics of finished projects or is that going way over the top? Just wondering --- time to go pack! ;-)...

Hello group, We’re excited to announce we have booked a shearing demonstration for our October 3 & 4, 2009 Fiber Arts & Animals Festival ( www.FiberArtFest.com ) in Marshall, Michigan. About every hour or so over the two day event, we will be shearing one of our Icelandic sheep and letting people...

I'm sorry, Karen. Always so very hard to lose a lifetime companion. Donna in Virginia On Jul 5, 2:35*am, Karen C in Calif wrote: The Divine Miss Em was hiding in the guest room over the weekend. *When she wouldn't even come out for FISH dinner, I went in after her. *She ...

Hi Guys, The mountains are superb and it is absolutely GREAT up there -- now -- LOL! The first few days were a nightmare -- problems with the water valves leaking when the water was turned on, had to stay in the local Best Western the first night, had the SMDGD with me and then had to pay a...

So, what is the mother-of-all-freebie websites since Sue's Power Up site is gone? I would love to be able to go onto one site and see them all listed again. Audrey

Sheena has worked hard tonight and has listed some Fibre lists which I had sent her. Debbie Rice kindly posted the links last summer on this group. I hope she forgives me for forwarding them to Sheena. They are the Needle Necessities to Threadworx conversion lists. Also the updated Gentle Arts...

I printed out the corrections to Donna Vermillion's Bundle of Bears Stocking a couple of weeks ago, thinking I have the chart. It turns out I have the chart for the Bundle of Bears *picture*, not the stocking. Does anyone know if the same corrections apply to the picture? I can't tell, so I...

Hi all. Just to let you know that a new free chart has been added to Ladybug Lane Designs ... "Make It Count!" It's a patriotic piece that was given as a freebie in Nashville, but we think it's pertinent to the times. GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!!! It's in a .pdf format, so if you don't have Adobe go...

Hi everyone, Yesterday, on my blog, I wrote about starting this little celtic knot on a miniature messenger bag that I created for hubby's new animation film. Today, my entry posted the finished photos. I like the way it came out. I hope you like it too. go...

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I recently got a needlework piece by Bucilla from their Gallery of Stitches line called "Roses." I believe it's from 1992. It's been partially finished but I have noticed some mistakes on it that I would like to correct. The only problem is that I don't believe there is enough yarn to do so. ...

Hello ... Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Nancy Sturgeon of Threads Through Time in Naperville, Illinois? I just tried the one I found via Google -- -- but the e-mail came back to me. Many thanks for any information ...

Okay, I am scheduled to have surgery on October 29. I doubt I will be able to stitch on her right after surgery and it doesn't look like anyone knows when it can get back to me, so after Joan works on it, then the next person, I suppose it will then travel back to me. My recovery is supposed to...

Hello, My mother and I are making blankets, scarves, mittens and hats for the homeless in our city and surrounding areas. It takes quite a fair amount of yarn, which is why I'm hoping some people will be able to donate left over yarn that they or a family member have in their...

I would like to introduce to all members an ethnic collection of home decoration inspired from nature. To decorate your home with ethnic decor, the most popular item is PUA KUMBU. This Pua Kumbu is multi purpose, it can be as table runner, bed runner, wall hanging and even as a shawl. For more...

What do you call a women who... cooks, washes floors, does the dishes does the laundry, cleans the house, cleans the garage, does the grocery shopping, feathers the nest with flowers make it purdy, *

To all: Check out www.urummage.com for upcoming rummage sales in your area. The E-Mail Alerts and Articles are also very informative. Find Comics, Hobbies,Garage Sales, Antiques, Collectibles, Auctions, Flea Markets, Craft Fairs, Furniture and more...

Goodday to you all, I have a quick question and I'm hoping you'll be able to assist. In order to help a grandmother with her next project, can anyone tell me what the correct name is for the following work: A cottage, half-shown leading from the right edge to the center, a path running up to the...