Discussion about ideal gardens. I used your name in vain. DHs idea of a perfect garden is to pour concrete on the whole lot. Paint green. Then plant as many antennas as you can..preferably with a nice crank-down tower in the middle. I could still grow my veggies in pots, unless...

I was just reading a news article and I quote," A judge in Taipei, Taiwan, granted a divorce to a couple where the home wrecker was a cat. Chen Tsai-wang, a Panchiao District Court judge, said the husband always allowed the cat to sleep in the same bed with him and his wife. Unfortunately, the cat...

I read on this board that some craft stores might teach diy framing. Does anyone know which one? I live in Texas if that matters. Thanks.

I was just clicking around the MANY tv channels yesterday and to my surprise I found 2 shows on the DIY network that I had to see - Jewelry Making and Knitty Gritty. JM was a bit of a disappointment - I came in halfway - but I will try to watch again. KG was actually doing something that I want...

I was searching through a closet today and found a floss storage system kit I bought years ago at one of the cross stitch festivals. It is called File-A-Floss and is by DJV Designs. The website on their literature www.djvdesigns.com doesn't work. I am wondering if anyone here knows of this company...

My understanding is that there are 2 other goups, one manufacturing printed textiles and the other a chain of retail outlets in France. Both were loss-making and being propped up by a profitable creative world. The names of the other groups are misleading. Apparently the new CEO was preparing to...

What is the difference between DMC blanc and DMC blanc neige?

The mention of the horsehead logo for DMC sparked my interest in knowing more about the company. Does anyone have a clue what the initials DMC stand for and why a horsehead? I've been thinking about this for a while and finally got around to trying to find an answer to this question but found...

I have always wondered about DMC and Anchor,what are the differences and who uses what. I have used DMC because it is more readily available and this year I have started using their BOW system. I have their travel bag and mini travel bag. They also have a roll case. I have bought the storage box...

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My order arrived today. This stuff is gorgeous. I hope to stitch something later this week. I am mesmerized by the colors - they suit my personality, subtle but rich. The true test will be in the handling. Can't wait! Dianne -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All...

I've got a little freebie chart that calls for DMC 161. Huh? The solid color numbers don't go down that far. Is this something not in the U.S.? Or is it a typo? The chart is at: http://shopping.originpublishing.com/chart.asp?id=182&category=5 Monique

Can any tell me if DMC 282 light gold metalic thread the same as DMC 282Z? Darlene

Does anyone know if DMC 3021 is a discontinued color? My Lavender and Lace Amish Quilt Sampler calls for it, and I haven't been able to locate it in 2 separate DMC displays. I did look at the DMC color booklet at Michael's and it was listed there, and I was able to pick out an appropriate...

Hi I've been lurking for a while but haven't posted in a long time. I've started a chart with my old DMC 471 floss and bought a new skein. It doesn't match -- it's quite a bit brighter. It's part of a lawn, and I don't want to rip it all out. If memeory serves me, I think that some years back...

I was buying DMC 780 yesterday, and in the bin next to that, there were skeins of DMC 782 for sale. On the label, under the DMC 782 number was DMC 781 in brackets. I checked the DMC USA web site, and DMC 781 is still listed as a separate colour. DMC 781 was on the list of 7 colours which, I...

I'm having a hard time trying to find out what color DMC 98 is as it's not in any color lists that I have. It's for Pamela Kellogg's Millennium Cats series and guessing from the picture, I think it could it be Ecru?? Thanks for any help. Cheers, --

If some one who has the alphabet book can tell me does it have 26 different fairies and can you stitch them without a letter? I am running out of flower fairies on my afghan and need more. Thanks Donna

Could someone please tell me which Kreinik is equivalent. I have them all and it seems a shame to mail order this then.

I just saw a survey on About's cross stitch website on whether you would use the DMC Aroma Floss. So far the vote was 75% no. How many of you might use this product? I vote no because of allergy problems.