I just bought the 32 count linen silk for "Marriage of Minds" and want to ask about cleaning it....should I wash it (in Orvus, of course) before working it? I expect it's helpful to remove sizing/dust, etc. before stitching. I'll be doing it in silks and not sure if I'd have the confidence to wash...

I'm about to start Teresa Wentzler's Birdhouses, which is by far the most complicated thing that I've ever done. Any tips? Are there any known problems with the chart, or the contents of the Leisure Arts kit? -- Elizabeth Shack eashack at earthlink dot...

Long, long story (anyone who is interested can email me) but I learned not to EVER renew my domain name through anyone but network solutions or register.com! New URL is www.kims-stitchingshop.com and we are focusing on offering much more than just fabric :) Kim -- We've changed our name to better...

Thanks for the tip, Tia Mary - I've saved it on to my zip disk for future reference! Eva in Extremely Soggy (bucket of rain!), Kent, WA, US ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply " Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework Sent:...

I found a packet of Madeira Sticktwist in my stash. It came in a kit and I didn't use it. Has this floss got any particular application? All of the Search Engine finds are in German. Thanks. Susan Cohn

Last week I had a valid question that I hoped someone would be nice enough to help me with. I asked that any reply be sent to my email address. My reason for doing so was personal. One person was nice enough to answer me. Tonight when I was able to get on the newsgroup after being out of town...

Happy Friday the 13th! With love from the Big Black Cat who's more scared of you than you could possibly be of her -- Finished 12/14/03 -- Mermaid (Dimensions)

Has anyone ever used The Stash Can for cataloging your stash? Any pros or cons? Jacqueline in Carmichaels PA WIPS TNTC Remove SO2 to reply

I 've just got my dream model stitch job , my designer has sent me a big bag of different fibres ( a riot of colours and textures through wool , cotton etc overdyes , metallic or plain but brights) and has given me free rein to 'use your imagination' to do squares of different needlepoint stitches...

I just found a new needlepoint designer our of Boston................ Chameleon Designs. There web site is www.chameleonneedlepointdesigns.com.

How about dem Packers, Mrs. G? What a bunch of losers. HA!

Delurking here : ) I just went to your website to see what new designs you have (it's been a little while since I've checked it out) and I had a problem. The only link I could find on the page was to join your mailing list. I'm on a Mac using version 10.3.2 - tried it with Safari and Netscape but...

Just bought what looks like a lovely design by DMC - "Curious Cat". A lovely ginger cat peering at a snail amidst a sea of flowers. Anyone done it yet? Pat P

hi all - haven't posted here in about 6 months, but I have to rave about FINALLY finishing a project today - can't wait to get it to the frame shop. It's an orchid spray on tapestry background - needlepoint - basketweave and some couching --kit by Dimensions - got it cheap on ebay - I've sworn to...

Anyone own these and can review if they indeed stay tamborine tight as they say?

Hi RCTNer's! Well, it's been about a week since discovering 48 (!) of my stitched pieces had been wallowing in cat pee since this past summer and I'm here to tell you the final outcome..........3 CHEERS FOR ORVUS!!! That stuff did an amazing job. The stains are gone, the colors (many types of...

to all our RCTN friends, with love! Karen Miss Kitty & Emilie, Empress of Edibles -- Finished 12/14/03 -- Mermaid (Dimensions)

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! I know many of you have been looking for the OOP Noah's Sub, and cringing at eBay prices. Grab those Visa cards and hie thee to www.keepsakeneedlearts.com Item 29350 is a PatternPlus -- chart plus fabric (i.e., no floss) 22 3/4 x 15 3/4 unmatted on the enclosed...

I'm teaching two friends to stitch and I can't answer a question Do you always count the number of stitches of a color in a row (or column) or do you count the first row and then only count the indent or addition as you work. Say you have xxxxyyyyx xxxxxxxx xxxyxxxxxx

Well this year skip that box of candy I got a gift certificate to my favorite LNS. Now what to buy??? Maybe I will take a class. She always some interesting class that I wouldn't ordinarily pay for but now I can take. I wonder if I can wait till the anniversary sale in April??? Never LOL. Donna