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Too funny! by Joan Erickson
Had to share this with people "in the know"! On Craig's list there was a post for embroidery thread for sale (this was amazing just for the fact DH showed it to me, when he's always saying I don't need more stitching stuff!). Anyway, it was a good deal: $20 for 120 skeins of floss (some...
November 6th 17 04:40 PM
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Questions about 36ct fabric; plys of thread & bead size? by Violet Stitches
I bought the pattern for Mirabilia's Petal Fairy, see it he http://www.123stitch.com/item/Mirabilia-Designs-Petal-Fairy-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/04-3255 Now I'm contemplating what to do. I have a gorgeous peachy colored, opalescent fabric in my stash, but it's 36ct and I've never worked on that...
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November 1st 17 05:47 PM
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New DMC colors by Joan Erickson
Hi all, I just got an email that said DMC is coming out with 35 new colors! You can get them in a special tin now or wait until Nov. 1 when the new colors are launched (think I'll wait!). Here's the link, if you're interested: http://tinyurl.com/yc93nhhu They put more info into the email...
October 24th 17 04:41 PM
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Nordic Needle by sharoncapps
I was stunned when I got my mail today and I had an invitation from Nordic Needle for a closing sale. They sent out invitations to loyal patron for a week of shopping before notifying the general public about their closing They will be closing their doors forever after 42 years. What a loss. ...
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October 11th 17 03:43 PM
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A Finish! by Rich[_3_]
I finished stitching the Ivory Billed Woodpecker by Crossed Wings Designs. (forgot to include this one in my count from earlier post) Working on jig saw puzzle now, to take a little break from stitching. Rich
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October 11th 17 03:41 PM
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GRRRRRR! by Joan Erickson
This falls under the heading of Reading Is A Good Thing with a subheading of Read Carefully 2 Or Even 3 Times Before Starting. I'm about 2/3 done with my current project, a Victorian house. I've been working on the "trees" on the sides and am nearly done. I just noticed last week that 2...
August 27th 17 04:36 PM
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New stash! by Joan Erickson
Well, I now have 2 more projects in my stitching cabinet. One is the Rainbow Bridge pattern I was looking for (on sale...yay!) and the other is Independence Day by Laura Perin. http://tinyurl.com/ycd65w9z I'm going to do it on black, though. I think it will set off the colors better. Not...
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August 27th 17 04:21 PM
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Where is everyone????? by Joan Erickson
I guess you must all be out enjoying the nice weather! I've been home playing nurse to DH, who had one knee replacement surgery on May 15, and the 2nd on Monday. He's been keeping me pretty busy! LOL Anyone have any county/state fairs coming up that you're entering? I can't think of anything...
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August 15th 17 04:16 PM
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Hello from NC! by Raggedyann
Hi everyone! I haven't been here in a long time, but thought I would pop in and say hello! Im living in NC now, and have been busy Sewing and crocheting for my church ministry. I still cross stitch, and have a million projects going at once 😜 Hope you are all doing well! Louise in NC
August 8th 17 08:07 PM
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Anyone in MN? by [email protected]
Hello everyone! So glad to see a group of stitchers with a few recent posts.. I started a google group call SE Minnesota Stitchers but have no idea how to find people who would be interested. This is the only active stitching group I can even find...hand stitching seems to be either a dying art or...
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August 3rd 17 12:47 PM
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Has anyone seen........ by Joan Erickson
....Violet's pics of her hardanger heart on rctnp? She did some lovely work! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry?
July 14th 17 01:32 AM
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Rainbow Bridge by Barb L
It would be nice to get some kind of msg if what I sent is helpful. I join the group as I love needlework. I have groups of my own on yahoo one that is 17 years old but not needledworks stuff..plus I have a few of the same groups that are here.. When someone post in my group for help an i send them...
July 11th 17 08:09 PM
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Laying Tools vs. Railroading by [email protected]
Great info. Now know why I was getting do many ##$* knots. I like a laying tool but it isn't always convenient. Ie. No floor stand.
July 6th 17 11:35 PM
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Rainbow bridge by Joan Erickson
Hi all, Not that I *need* another project, but does anyone have the pattern only for the Rainbow bridge they'd be willing to part with? I'm looking for the Sue Hillis one but don't want to buy the kit. I thought I'd do it and have it ready for whenever DD loses one of her pets, which...
June 27th 17 08:42 PM
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Stitchville USA and new photos! by Violet Stitches
I finally did it...hubby drove me 2.5 hours to the very first Needlework Shop I've ever been in. I about died of happiness! Stichville USA is in Minnetonka, MN and was pretty hard to find, as it's hidden in the corner of an extensive complex of strip malls. The place is HUGE and stocked with...
April 28th 17 04:07 PM
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By me ? My name ! by Valerie MIOTTI
I don't want " by me " but can't find how to get my name on my posts ! ( l know.....I'm dumb ! )
April 16th 17 04:47 PM
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Petit point on Penelope 10/20 by Valerie MIOTTI
What is considered the best thread to do petit point on 10/20 Penelope canvas to detail faces , hands etc, the rest of the design is done in wool. I would like to know the brand, ply and needle size as this is new to me. Thank you
April 16th 17 12:17 PM
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HELP , Needlepoint on faces by Valerie MIOTTI
I am new to needlepoint, and very ambitiously am doing a "Madonna" by Royal Paris. I have done almost all but have yet to stitch the faces and hands. To me it looks as though I should do this with crewel wool , needlepoint ? ? ? It is a Penelope canvas so possible. I DONT KNOW HOW !!!!!! Can...
April 16th 17 01:37 AM
by Valerie MIOTTI Go to last post
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DMC Flower Threads by [email protected]
On Friday, 4 October 1996 07:00:00 UTC, Donald Wiles wrote: I surfed the web until I found a listing of the numbers for the DMC Flower Threads. I found it in Creative Hand Shoppe under the listing of supplies that you could buy from them. They indicated that the last date it was updated...
April 12th 17 04:17 PM
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Needlepoint by [email protected]
I am new to needlepoint after years of patchwork, and bits of cross stitch, embroidery etc. I am completely hooked I have only done 2 pieces that have been framed and am now working on " The Madonna ". I haven't enough courage to try the charts yet, but have quite a few printed (?) canvases in my...
April 12th 17 11:15 AM
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