Just a little Happy Dance. I finished up the "Harvest of Berries" Sampler by Betsy Stinner, Earth Threads that I started in October. Happy to finish it, only had to frog one blackwork section - 2 times. Once - I was thinking about it because I realized that I was off by 2 threads on the right -...

A cyberfriend in Australia sent me an interesting needlework kit - inspired from Kogin embroidery. I treasure it: the interesting fabric and threads. I already started working on it. Now, for the good part: When I saw the envelope in the mail, it had a large band of green adhesive tape across...

I haven't really seen or heard of actual chat room like the chat rooms used to be. Yahoo. has all kinds of needlework groups they exchange patterns (non copyrighted) thru email. Some of the groups also play games and have gift exchange for the different holiday's,. It is really fun. I have not...

After a two month work, I've finally put online my website totally restyled. *And*, now I have my own domain :-))) http://www.angolostefania.it Any comments welcome :-) Ciao, Stefania -- Stefania Bressan (Italy) http://www.angolostefania.it

About two months ago I adopted three Sunset Designs Jiffy Stitchery crewel kits from the local Sally Ann. They look to be part of a series of oriental-influenced songbirds and flowers, published in 1980. One was partially finished -- _Hummingbird and Azaleas_ (#488CH) but the remaining wool and...

Many years ago, I purchased an embroidery hoop that was a spring tension hoop. I love it. The little shop has since gone out of business, but before that, the hoops were no longer available. The only information that I have on my hoop is... Ages Ring DBGM and then made in West Germany. Has...

Reading the thread about mistakes on charts etc. made me think about a couple I struggled over. How about those of you who have found mistakes, describe the mistake...just the mistake and not the name of the chart or charter. I'll start with two: first, the flower that half of the petals were...

I just wanted to thank you all for your help but might just have to buy the DMC kit to get the pattern to trace to linen twill to do the project! What a waste. I have found none I like better than the Roseworks version. I am looking for a VERY detailed wool crewel kit that looks pretty much...

I am looking for a photo of this design. Someone gave me the pattern, but didn't send me the photo and it was so long ago I forgot who I traded with. I can't find it online and I put the pattern together, but cannot get a vision of what it looks like. I'd hate to stitch it to discover it is very...

Tomorrow I go visit the eye doctor, and thanks to some very helpful suggestions from people here, will ask for special monovision glasses for stitching. I will take in some of my stitching and see what they can do. The idea of actually being able to see about 2 feet is almost kinky; maybe I could...

OK, I started the Global challenge today; the first time on day 1. We should be around most of the winter, so may the games play on. Joining us Cheryl, Trish et al?? Gillian

Hi all. I have a question I need some guidance on. I was at the mall today and the calendar store was having its usual after-New-Year's 50% off everything (read we want to get rid of everything so we can close up shop till next Christmas season) sale, and saw a new thing, the Cross-Stitch...

What did you work on last night? I put about two hours into the latest freebie from blue ribbon designs. I'm doing it over one on 32 count linen as a Christmas ornie, and it's working up beautifully. I love the "neatness" of it...crisp designs and exactitude. http://www.blueribbondesigns.com/

Just had an eye exam today (first in about four years, give or take). Good news is that my current glasses (new ones due in 7-10 working days) are now too strong, meaning I'm less near-sighted than I was last time I got glasses. Bad news is I've added a new problem, namely some astigmatism in one...

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lucretia borgia said: Start a topic and see the answers. Okie dokie. There is something I've started to notice (though if it's been discussed, I apologize): There seems to be a growing number of people willing to buy and stitch charts that are large (300+ x 300+) and complicated, with lots...

Let's get back to needlework. I've got Amy Mitten's Tudor Rose Mystery sampler on the frame. http://www.traditionalstitches.com/tudorrose.jpg http://www.emlis.com/amymitten.htm Wonderful silks (Fibres to Dye For)are used with a little bit of metallic and some pailettes. This is going to take...

My hand accidently slipped whilst I was doing some needlework, and the needle speared my penis. What can I do to resolve the aforementioned situation?

I posted over at the sewing group with no answer, so I was hoping you could help me. I am in the midst of my first pair of insulated drapes (1 panel done). They are just a plain panel, no ties, about 115"x62", made of a velvety-suede material, the innerlining and the lining, and are quite heavy. I...