I am looking for a pattern of a benediction from church. Does anyone know where I can start looking? It's as follows: As you go on your way may Christ go with you; May he go before you to show you the way; May he go behind you to encourage you; Beside you to befriend you; Above you to watch over...

Oh Tia Mary ... the pillow for the January "Pillow Talk" -- "Baby It's Cold Outside" is INCREDIBLE .. I mean AWESOME!!!! Sorry I didn't e-mail you privately, but I wanted to SHOUT IT TO THE WORLD! Wait until the stitchers see this. WOO HOO!! Thank you SO MUCH!! Jennifer / Poetta

Hey all! Does anyone have an idea where I can get a chart of an old-fashioned radio? A relative of mine does old time radio broadcasts here in Illinois, and his wife collects cross stitch samplers, so I decided to put both ideas together and stitch them a gift. Any help you give would be GREATLY...

I have a good friend in Germany who loves to stitch these needlerolls however they are fairly hard to find and quite expensive. I was wondering if anyone had any they would be willing to seel or trade. It doesn't matter if they have the charms or not. Thanks! Suzanne

we at PNADesigns are pleased to announce the release of 6 new designs.TIA for taking a look. Nicole www.pnadesigns.com

And an article in yesterday's USAToday spoke about this in even more serious terms: People who are retired or nearing retirement still have huge mortgages. We will be facing this dilemma. When inflation caused skyrocketing housing costs, skyrocketing interest rates (they're low now, but...

OK, I recently received a flyer about the National Counted Cross Stitch Show (NCCSS) held every June at Rockome Gardens near Arcola, Illinois http://www.rockome.com. Anywho, at NCCSS there are two categories in which needleworkers can compete -- Amateur and Professional*. At the bottom of the...

Many thanks to all who replied, I should have mentioned I'm posting from Ireland, so I cant check out the stores mentioned, but I am looking forward to checking out the recommended websites and thanks for the pointers on new search paramaters I think that will really help Regards, Anne White.

Has anyone ever seen a cross-stitch pattern for the veggie tales characters? thanks, angela

Needleworkers` dream ,, i found myself a real authenthic suzany ,, in good shape , bargained well and got a real good price ,, it is now at the Dry cleaners , when it comes home i will describe it`s details , mirjam

Hello cross stitch a holics !!! Made me a new pattern on a very special way (with a new method of making the basic image) .... it's a new baby sampler made with only 18 DMC colour floss!! Before you download the item please remember to be sure you've downloaded and installed the FREE Pattern...

The angel has landed !!!!!! My postman has just delivered it - only had a quick glance as getting ready to take 3 year old to playgroup - looking good , What a lot of work you've put in Tia ! Will settle down to start this afternoon , take care Jan

Yesterday DD and her hockey team got to skate on the big ice as the between periods at the local AHL game. She is so proud of herself, no falls! they were so cute out there, many of them doing the stride stride, splat method of skating. She also managed to create new hockey fans among her buddies...

Busily planning next years' ornie list, and want to mount some small ones in miniature grapvine wreaths. Sounds easy. BUT, no one carrie them in three inch diameter. I've called Michael's, Joanne's, Frank's and Bachmans. Any idea??????? Tried to do a google search, but must not be phrasing it...

I am starting to learn about craft shows in order to expand my marketing of at least one of my crafts. I am wondering if anyone out there can give me some basic guidelines on how to locate juried shows, what is involved in getting into shows, and how to identify the best shows for one's...

I am doing a project on 28 count linen and it calls for Wisper thread. I've found that it just doesn't stay fuzzy after the first two or three stitches. Any suggestions, or is Wisper best saved for larger Aida type cloth? TIA. Linda in Columbia, MO

OK -- one of the ladies over at RCTQ is going to do some big stitch quilting with perle cotton. I have told her to go to her LNS to look at perle cotton and determine which size she wants to use. She wants to know whaty type of needle to use. Now, you ALL know that I don't know the needle names...

In looking at the new Piecework Magazine I found an ad about the Stitching Festival and see there is one In Charleston, S. C. within driving distance from us. I checked their web site and it seems to be part of CATS which is mentioned on here from time to time. Now for the question...I am...

Hey, I'm looking for a chart that says "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I've stitched this back in the 70s but can't locate the chart. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Janet Walker

Back briefly (work slowed down to the point where I can think about stitching again) -- thanks for giving me the oomp to get going again grin. Current WIP: Mickey & Friends (leisure arts) various Santas from my library of Christmas ornaments a purple iris from Silver Lining Deepest Love from...