All of a sudden, I've decided that I might like to go to a needlework retreat this year. I am considering two: 1. Two Ladies Companion classes offered by Wendy White through the CrissCross shop in Delaware. The link to the project...

It has finally arrived - and it is another delightful issue. The main project is "The Magical Pomegranate" and it looks superb. I have a passion for pomegranates in print and embroidery, but would walk across hot coals rather than eat one! As a bonus issue #30 was attaches as a freebie, and I...

Question for the experts: Since we're not supposed to carry thread more than a stitch or 2, how do I start and stop a single stitch in the middle of nowhere? Cynthia

It wouldn't be fair if I answered this survey, since I'm a stylist. Well, I know more about this class project than Erica posted because she and I brainstormed together. I think your input would be especially valuable! Jenn L. View My Webshots:...

Hi folks, I have a frame for sale. It is hand made, of solid oak, with rolling front and back sides, about 36" wide, with ratchet mechanisms. These are also fitted with cotton panels to allow the work to be pinned or basted on. It can accomodate a work piece of 36" width, and almost any length at...

For those of you who have been kind enough to respond or are going to respond, I have two more questions I missed. #19 How much on average do you spend for a haircut, without tip? #20 Would you consider the price a. cheap b. reasonable c. expensive

Sorry to post this to the group, but I didn't think to jot down your email addy! A little more than a week ago I sent a karate chart out to you for your daughter. Did it make it there?? Worried that it might have been lost! (no offense to postal employees, but ours is far from...

We're getting into the "terms discussion" againG I get a little passionate about terms sometimes but try to be mellow most of the time. My preferences (admitting not much in the world is written in stone) a Embroidery: Any work produced with a needle, a fiber and a ground Needlepoint: ...

It looks lousy in Netscape browser. I'm in the process of completely revamping my site. But this will do. ALL comments welcome. It is one of those "sit around the table and throw out concepts and opinions" types of "essays". Everyone's entitled to their opinion. This page, of course, argues...

I was interviewing Lorna Reeves, editor of Just Cross Stitch Magazine today and we ended up discussing her editorial in the Oct. 2003 issue...gee, I wonder why? LOLOL Anyway, I decided that it made sense for me to go ahead and post an excerpt from the interview right away regarding this topic. (I...

I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help with search for a pattern for this. Teresa Spear sent my daughter a beautiful pattern that I just finished helping her to change the color of the belt. Her Tae Kwon Do instructor thinks the pattern is great and she wants to use it after we...

Hi, I've developed carpal tunnel from holding linen in my left hand for stitching. I've always heard you aren't supposed to use a frame when working with linen, what would my options be? Thanks, Jo

illness. holidays and the high heat we've been having in Europe Brian, you and Simon are certainly talented, prolific stitchers! Hope you are feeling better? Linda in Wappingers Falls

Hi, I am going to Italy in early September and might have *time* for some museum/shopping that is needlework related. Does anyone know of shops or museums in Italy? We will have extended time in Florence, Venice and Rome. Also we are visiting Assisi and other smaller towns. Any information...

(WispWindxs) wrote in message ... I've added the new 'Decoy Collection for duck lovers' to my website. Enjoy and Happy Stitching! ************************************* A HREF="http://www.whisperedbythewind.com" ...

Diane Ketchum wrote: I want to stitch a little reversible sign for my dishwasher so I'll know weither the dishes are clean or dirty. Does anyone here know of any cute designs I could use? I don't have an answer for a cute design, just wanted to say I was thinking yesterday I should stich...

Havent been able to get my email, any one else having problems with sympatico today.??? I think it has something to do with the massive powerfailures in South Cananda and North America. Or then the Lovsan has hit :( Johanna --

I had a kit for a brooch where I stitched a piece and then mounted it in a brooch (which was included in the kit). I want to do some for Christmas and not use a kit. I have been unable to find the individual brooch findings. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks!! Valeri

Well........ The last one was at night, tho, not during the day. My question - what about all those people who live in NJ, etc? Did they just try to walk home? On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 21:26:44 GMT, "Gillian Murray" wrote: Sheena,

(Beasl78) wrote: I like the loop method. My question is--Is it ok to loop when using sampler threads? I know you can't using like needle necessity threads. Depends. If you're using the Shaker threads, which aren't as varigated, you probably can. Some of the Sampler Threads...