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Too funny! by
Joan Erickson
Had to share this with people "in the know"!
On Craig's list there was a post for embroidery thread for sale (this
was amazing just for the fact DH showed it to me, when he's always
saying I don't need more stitching stuff!). Anyway, it was a good deal:
$20 for 120 skeins of floss (some...
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Questions about 36ct fabric; plys of thread & bead size? by
Violet Stitches
I bought the pattern for Mirabilia's Petal Fairy, see it he
http://www.123stitch.com/item/Mirabilia-Designs-Petal-Fairy-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/04-3255
Now I'm contemplating what to do. I have a gorgeous peachy colored, opalescent fabric in my stash, but it's 36ct and I've never worked on that...
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New DMC colors by
Joan Erickson
Hi all,
I just got an email that said DMC is coming out with 35 new colors! You
can get them in a special tin now or wait until Nov. 1 when the new
colors are launched (think I'll wait!). Here's the link, if you're
interested:
http://tinyurl.com/yc93nhhu
They put more info into the email...
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Nordic Needle by
sharoncapps
I was stunned when I got my mail today and I had an invitation from Nordic
Needle for a closing sale. They sent out invitations to loyal patron for a
week of shopping before notifying the general public about their closing
They will be closing their doors forever after 42 years. What a loss. ...
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A Finish! by
Rich[_3_]
I finished stitching the Ivory Billed Woodpecker by Crossed Wings
Designs. (forgot to include this one in my count from earlier post)
Working on jig saw puzzle now, to take a little break from stitching.
Rich
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GRRRRRR! by
Joan Erickson
This falls under the heading of Reading Is A Good Thing with a
subheading of Read Carefully 2 Or Even 3 Times Before Starting.
I'm about 2/3 done with my current project, a Victorian house. I've
been working on the "trees" on the sides and am nearly done. I just
noticed last week that 2...
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New stash! by
Joan Erickson
Well, I now have 2 more projects in my stitching cabinet. One is the
Rainbow Bridge pattern I was looking for (on sale...yay!) and the other
is Independence Day by Laura Perin.
http://tinyurl.com/ycd65w9z
I'm going to do it on black, though. I think it will set off the colors
better.
Not...
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Where is everyone????? by
Joan Erickson
I guess you must all be out enjoying the nice weather!
I've been home playing nurse to DH, who had one knee replacement surgery
on May 15, and the 2nd on Monday. He's been keeping me pretty busy! LOL
Anyone have any county/state fairs coming up that you're entering? I
can't think of anything...
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Hello from NC! by
Raggedyann
Hi everyone!
I haven't been here in a long time, but thought I would pop in and say hello!
Im living in NC now, and have been busy
Sewing and crocheting for my church ministry.
I still cross stitch, and have a million projects going at once 😜
Hope you are all doing well!
Louise in NC
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Anyone in MN? by
[email protected]
Hello everyone! So glad to see a group of stitchers with a few recent posts.. I started a google group call SE Minnesota Stitchers but have no idea how to find people who would be interested. This is the only active stitching group I can even find...hand stitching seems to be either a dying art or...
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Has anyone seen........ by
Joan Erickson
....Violet's pics of her hardanger heart on rctnp? She did some lovely work!
--
Joan
See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures
If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace
happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry?
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Rainbow Bridge by
Barb L
It would be nice to get some kind of msg if what I sent is helpful. I join the group as I love needlework. I have groups of my own on yahoo one that is 17 years old but not needledworks stuff..plus I have a few of the same groups that are here.. When someone post in my group for help an i send them...
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Rainbow bridge by
Joan Erickson
Hi all,
Not that I *need* another project, but does anyone have the pattern only
for the Rainbow bridge they'd be willing to part with? I'm looking for
the Sue Hillis one but don't want to buy the kit.
I thought I'd do it and have it ready for whenever DD loses one of her
pets, which...
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Stitchville USA and new photos! by
Violet Stitches
I finally did it...hubby drove me 2.5 hours to the very first Needlework Shop I've ever been in. I about died of happiness! Stichville USA is in Minnetonka, MN and was pretty hard to find, as it's hidden in the corner of an extensive complex of strip malls. The place is HUGE and stocked with...
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By me ? My name ! by
Valerie MIOTTI
I don't want " by me " but can't find how to get my name on my posts ! ( l know.....I'm dumb ! )
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Petit point on Penelope 10/20 by
Valerie MIOTTI
What is considered the best thread to do petit point on 10/20 Penelope canvas to detail faces , hands etc, the rest of the design is done in wool.
I would like to know the brand, ply and needle size as this is new to me.
Thank you
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HELP , Needlepoint on faces by
Valerie MIOTTI
I am new to needlepoint, and very ambitiously am doing a "Madonna" by Royal Paris. I have done almost all but have yet to stitch the faces and hands. To me it looks as though I should do this with crewel wool , needlepoint ? ? ? It is a Penelope canvas so possible. I DONT KNOW HOW !!!!!!
Can...
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DMC Flower Threads by
[email protected]
On Friday, 4 October 1996 07:00:00 UTC, Donald Wiles wrote:
I surfed the web until I found a listing of the numbers for the DMC Flower
Threads. I found it in Creative Hand Shoppe under the listing of supplies
that you could buy from them. They indicated that the last date it was
updated...
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Needlepoint by
[email protected]
I am new to needlepoint after years of patchwork, and bits of cross stitch, embroidery etc. I am completely hooked I have only done 2 pieces that have been framed and am now working on " The Madonna ". I haven't enough courage to try the charts yet, but have quite a few printed (?) canvases in my...
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