I need a list of colours and their Semco numbers for this design, please, to complete a pack for Bushfire victims. -- posted via http://www.inspirepoint.com/needlework/bella-vista-article-number-1430-6-89778-.htm

From: animaux ........ How about we stitch our names in the border and some other way to write all the names of the dead? We can still use the navy blue card stock with the silver pen idea in a frame on the back of the piece. That way, the actual names won't be a...

This is the year I'm going to learn to knit and crochet! I can't take a class because the closest shop is in town (25 miles from home) and after work/weekend chores do not allow me to fit any classes in on nights or weekends. So anybody suggest a really good teach myself to knit or crochet book...

As promised, here's my analysis: I ordered the #8 sewing needle and the #26 Tapestry needle The #8 sewing needle is a larger sewing needle than I like to use (I prefer #10's), but still works ok for general sewing and some of the larger (14 or 16 count) monocanvas pieces. I also tried it on...

I went out with a couple of friends this morning to a Big Lots and found a really nice bargain. A 5" x 5" rather ornate pewter frame. Now I must have something to put in it. After all, I wouldn't want the poor little frame to stay empty, would I? What wonderful ideas do you have for me for...

What do you all do to "clear the palate" between big projects? Or do you feel the need to? sometimes I take a deliberate break after a big stitching to do some simple ornaments. At the moment I also have a travel project of "Miss Mary Mack" going - just black silouette stitching so it's...

to all of you who wished me a Happy Birthday yesterday (both here, e-cards and on Facebook). It seems to me birthdays are coming far too frequently these days, but obviously better than not at all ! LOL I could hear Joan's voice all the way down here in Florida! Yup, Cheryl called me just at...

My LNS just called, and my reserved copy is available. Hopefully I can get there Saturday to get it. Has anyone received theirs yet? What do you think about it? Carolyn

I can hardly catch my breath I'm so excited! I bought one at an estate sale for TWO DOLLARS! Not two hundred, TWO DOLLARS. Carry on. :)

I'd like to get outside opinions from knitting enthusiasts on my new web site. Please don't mistake this for an advertisement, because it is not. I'm trying to get feedback so I can make some important decisions regarding the site, www.vintage-knitting-patterns.com. If anyone would be so kind as...

OK. This is definitively it. "Flower Power" is being worked on the 32ct Belfast linen. Idea of floor frame abandoned in favour of doing it piece by piece on the hoop. Fabric's the right size, a line of tacking's been run east-west & north-south. Thereby locating centre. AND close enough to the...

Does anyone have Issue 2 of this magazine? I'm missing just this one issue and would like to borrow a copy for indexing purposes. I will gladly pay for postage to get it to me and back to you if anyone is willing to lend it. Thanks, Debby

What is the best method to teach a 9 year old granddaughter basketweave. I read in one book to turn the work upside down. Thanks! Sue

I have a Visual Mate LM747 and *love it*!! This one: http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/071919.html But it's about 10 years old, and a few years ago, it wouldn't turn on, my DH had to replace the switch. It worked for a while, but now it's starting to not go on when I flip the switch, it takes...

Just came from home Wallmart. It is true, they are doing away with the DMC floss. They now carry about 25-30 skeins of Anchor floss.I asked the sales person and she said that the 20-to 30 colors were "ALL" they were going to carry. I guess it's back to Michaels since my LNS closed. Amber in...

Found this today and just had to sha Q: How many internet mail list subscribers does it take to change a light bulb? A: 1,331: * 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail list that the light bulb has been changed

Hey everyone, I've been lurking around here for a while and this is a very interetsting informative group! My name is Sara and I'm from West Virginia. I'm currently a 22 year old graduate student at West Virginia University studying to be a secondary teacher in social studies. I like to...

You see, I'm fortunate and have a accumulated few skeins of Waterlilies by Caron (aren't they scrumptious?!) http://www.janice142.com/NeedleNook/Stitchery/Silk-Waterlilies.jpg And I wondered if there was such a thing as a silk floss exchange? I'm thinking maybe 18" cuts -- swapped on a...

Who wants to be a professional chocolate taster? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7656288.stm -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK "I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance." (Peter Kay)

A little paper bag was feeling unwell, so he took himself off to the doctors. "Doctor, I don't feel too good," said the little paper bag. "Hmm, you look OK to me," said the Doctor, "but I'll do a blood test and see what that shows, come back and see me in a couple of days." The little paper bag...