Found this today and wanted to pass it along, I know people are asking from time to time about conversion lists, this will go into my favorites ..... http://www.aion-needlecrafts.co.uk/info/conversions.htm#abbrev Julie -- * remove nospam_ from the email address to reply

After doing several days research, closely examining the original silk paintings saved by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller in Colonial Williamsburg here, getting the floor frame ready and the silks divided, I am plying needle to the linen seedcloth today. You know how that first stitch is scary!

In another life, I had a more descriptive signature, complete with a link to a web site. In this incarnation, I'm not trying to hide my real self but I don't want the email to be harvested so I'm thinking about using something like option 1: I give good thread -- which is kind of pun-ny given that...

Hey all, I hope someone can help me with this. I've done some needlepointing before, but it's been a long time. Would any of you be able to suggest a good needlepoint kit for me to try? I'm looking for something that has good instructions but will take me beyond the basics. In other words I...

I have been here several years and have two questions. What do the numbers next to the list of posts stand for? I miss getting postings (I can tell when someone answers a post I did not see) and several of my own posts show up several days late...can anyone tell me why? I guess that is three...

March goals we 1) 10 hours total stitching on the needlework glasses case, the plastic pansy and the MLI Angel. -- DONE, actually did about 15-17 hours, almost done with the pansy. 2) 10 hours of quilting, quilting related sewing or other quilting related activity --Nope, no quilting related...

Great find today 3-D Cross Stitch by Meg Evershead $4.98 Building 19 is a chain of stores that sells insurance buyouts, over stocks and over runs. I also got a nice cotton top for $5. So every one in MA or NH that wants a copy, run for it! Cheryl

Hi everyone! Here at work there is one person who is leaving us soon. She is not gonna die. But anyway, we have a group here. A group which is making a big card for her. A thank you card. And when I heard of that project I thought "I must make her a farewell present." I remembered immediately one...

This is the first time that i include an embroidered text on the front of the art work as part of it ,, That tells exactly the background of when and how i came to the work `s idea,,,, I embroiderd on the bottom the info that In June 2003 i visited that place ...it seemed a natural part of the work...

While I mostly watched on the sidelines about the scrapbooking debate, I was in creativity heck -- I had a vision for a design but wasn't at all happy with test results. Unlike lula, I can't just go with the flow and produce something that I like. Thank goodness for my computer which enabled me to...

I was wondering if there are people here who own Husqvarna Platinum Plus machine. I am considering purchasing it, and would appreciate some feedback on the following questions: 1) what is your impression? does it do what you wanted it to do? :) 2) is it necessary to purchase Husqvarna software or...

Hi Guys, Well, seems that a lot of people (from RCTN & RCTQ) are going on holiday and want to know about LNS & LQS. Once you have posted asking about recommendations I suggest that you traveling folks look for more info at http://www.ypbellsouth.com . You search for needlework or quilting as...

Everyone has a unique taste. So every room should have a unique style accordingly. A beautiful needlepoint rug would light your house up and catch the eyes of your friends. I photoed a lot of needlepoint rug pieces right after they were stitched, positioned. They are real pieces other than...

Am I the only stitcher totally disheartened with attending shows by the small minority of people who think barging everybody aside with all the skills employed on the rugby field is acceptable behaviour! I've just about survived Stitch 2004 at London Olympia today but my main memory is of the bad...

On 3/23/04 5:08 PM, in article , "Carol In WI" wrote: How can anyone like them? They taste gross! Carol In WI They are truly a love them or hate them thing. Cheryl

I have just started working on "And They Sinned". I absolutely love the design....but the chart is terrible. The symbols are barely recognizable and if I did not have a color photograph of the finished project, I would not be able to select the correct color. The chart was fairly...

Hi Does anyone have a copy of Beth Russell's "William Morris Needlepoint" (in good condition) that they would like to swap for other stuff, or even to sell? Thanks, Miss Grunge. Australia.

Hi all, I am new here and I spent some time reading through people's messages. You all sound so nice here. Nothing like some of the other groups around here who get all nasty and name-calling. Anyway, I go by the nickname Duckie. I love doing cross stitch and I have done that for just a few months...

There seem to be a number of people in various fields having a similar problem getting paid for the overtime hours they have worked. This is currently a hot issue and there are legal alternatives that are being taken. If you feel that you are entitled to overtime pay that you have not received you...

Many of the the more productive debates here go around the `exact` or non `right` uses of what is considered craft / art / artistic/ creative etc.... Each one here brings her/his knowlege and experience as well as her/his hopes and wishes , , into such a debate. It is perfectly understandable and...