OK - I'll admit to liking the Laura Perrin pages the best. So - how are we going to run this folks - the picking of the project to start. Other discussion??? Cheryl

I've just started my very first needlepoint canvas and chose a picture of an ice cream sundae because it doesn't have a lot of details so I could learn some fancy-schmanzy stitches to fill the background and other large-ish shapes. It's approximately a 14" square, stapled to stretcher bars. I'm...

Comprehending Engineers - take one. Two engineering students were walking across campus when one said, "Where did you get such a great bike?" The second engineer replied, "Well, I was walking along yesterday minding my own business when a beautiful woman rode up on this bike. She threw the bike...

Feliz Navidad y un prospero ano y felicidades Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. kathy san antonio

Hee Elizabeth i just washed my hands with Honey + goatmilk soap ,, the mosft creamy soap you might imagine , Only Olive oil soap is as nice . I had Honey on my sandwich and had honey tea ..... I remembered than that you called my last letter Sweet words ,,,,,,, No wonder You know ? living in this...

If possible, could someone post the news site so that we could read up on it? Thanks, Carol In WI

Well, did finish the Redoute' flowers from Trish Barr and got it quilted and it was lovely. I gave it to daughter for Christmas but it must not have been to her taste as she had it turned inside out on her quilt stand. I saw it when visiting. Now only the moire shows. I dont' know if I should...

May i resend you part of my letter to Dorsey in May 9th ,2002 , where i explained just this matter, based on researches, and official documetation --------- The Nazi party collected many people they defined as `loafers`, criminals, mentally ill people, Communists, and anybody they disliked for...

I have a favorite throw which is a large picture of a Scottish Terrier that I would like to make into a latch hook rug. The color sheme is relatively uncomplicated and does not consist of many colors, but the shading has to be exactly right so that the eyes, nose and other parts of the dog's body...

I went out with a couple of friends this morning to a Big Lots and found a really nice bargain. A 5" x 5" rather ornate pewter frame. Now I must have something to put in it. After all, I wouldn't want the poor little frame to stay empty, would I? What wonderful ideas do you have for me for...

Last night DD skated with the "ladies" team as a "try out". They'd love to have her. And Sara - tell your DH that we just got DS 36+1 pads and he's still growing! I'm buying myself a clip lamp for the rink, I'm going to be living there! Cheryl

Have you seen this alphabet? http://www.patternsonline.com/Patterns/LPat.aspx?P=7556 Joan

To the group that goes every year I have reserved a room for Saturday night. I will be taking a class#408 braiding on the Kumihimo disk and the Saturday Night Event.I hope will not be expected to shake my boooodie this year. I will be at celebrations on Friday and Sunday as well so chime up if...

Hi everyone. I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been discussed before and may be considered "old news" but... I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no experienced with...

These rugs have about five thousand knots per square foot, then they are hand carved, luster washed, finished and shipped and I can buy one for under 300 dollars. A rug which takes someone about half a year to make by hand. So how many people are working in these factories in Asia? How many...

I am using DMC perle throughout. I used a slightly off white evenweave - the colors are standing out beautifully, including the white perle. Linda

For years, I used a software program to do my taxes. That stopped when I got a letter from the IRS telling me I owed a lot of money! I quickly found an accountant who figured out that I hadn't reported some investment income but that I didn't owe as much as the IRS said I did. This year, things...

HELP. I am looking for a sweater pattern with a moose on it. I recently lost out on a bid for a Mary Maxim #4022 mens sweater with a moose on the back of it. I would be willing to pay for one or possibly a copy. Can anyone help me?

Hey Dianne, do you want that skein of Peri Lusta for the study box? Cheryl

Queen Elizabeth II (sometimes ungraciously referred to as Betty Windsor) is opening a new hospital in Scotland. She inspects the maternity ward and the the ER and then walks in to a small ward at the rear of the hospital. She asks the first patient she sees "How are we doing today?" He answers...