Dawne Peterson wrote: I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work, shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church)...

Occasionally on here there have been announcements of various groups or individuals who are collecting kits and materials. They then send them out to needleworkers who have lost all in various disasters. My local ega chapter had a rummage sale recently and we have a lot of kits left over that we'd...

I was wondering if anyone knew of a LNS in Belfast, N. Ireland? I will be going there in May to visit my brother and so would like to grab some stash from the) Also does anyone know if I should purchase kits, if I would have to remove the needles included before getting on the...

I finally did it -- treated myself to the 3x magnifier attachment for my standing Ott light, I have assorted 2x mags but there are days (and projects) when the Old Lady Eyes need something more. Ladies, if you don't have one and your eyes aren't what they used to be, put it on your next gift list!...

My stitching nest is a corner of the family room. Right now I've got a standard end table lamp, but it really doesn't work. I'd like to get a floor standing lamp that can sit beside my chair - perhaps on the other side from the end table - so I'd like some recommendations. First question - what...

I saw a design by Eva Rosenstand in the Stitchery called Butterflies Galore and I don't like 25 count fabric so wondered if anyone has stitched this and would be willing to part with the chart. I can't see spending $62 when all I want is the chart. I also thought of doing it over one but then...

My first post did not go through so trying once again. Marg- I can see how my three posts seemed related but they are three separate projects unrelated .... Thanks so much for the white-works . It is helpful more than anything I have found thus far. Thanks again.

My daughter wants to learn to quilt. I helped her with some applique/embroidery on one she did 3 years ago, then the spark died because of two births. She wants to get creative. I sent her a brochure I had received in the mail a few weeks ago - a new mag on the market for quilters. This sparked...

Some of you are computer savvy enough to know how to deal with email. You either have virus software of some sort, use spam blocker, or otherwise know what to do with your email. However, there are enough newbies out there that I wanted to mention a new worm that is pretty nasty and has been...

Any ideas from you researcher type folks would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for producing needlework that would fit into this era. Barbie

Hi RCTNer's! Well, today has dawned sunny, bright and freezin' cold! (LOL - gulf coast of Texas. It's 37 degrees right now and will hit a high of 53 today - all of which is the Arctic for us!) My cat pee soaked stitching has soaked in a big bucket of Orvus all night. This morning I rinsed...

Ok all you Ott light owners out there. Have you ever had a problem with your ott light turning off all by itself but then when you flip the switch it turns right back on? NO I do not have any ghosts. I was wondering if this was a problem with getting too hot or the bulb going out. Lenora IN...

Well, kind of homebound today - we thought, okay - the street finally got plowed, we're good to go wit 2 4WD vehicles. Then, go looking for the ice-melt stuff in the freezing garage - and it seems we forgot to replace the last batch, OOOPS. This because looking out the sunroom - the driveway looks...

Has anyone been to this museum? Good needlework viewing? I am studying the Deerfield Society of Blue and White for fun this morning and soo very interesting.

Hello All, I've put myself into "isolation" to focus on painting new illustrations and canvas designs for uncoming trade shows..........dropping by to announce the uploading a group of new canvas designs on the first page of the web site for anyone interested in seeing the "latest and greatest"...

Any advise would be great from those of you in the know. I am looking to produce needlework that would fit into this era. Lots of Windsor chairs and cherry wood in there---Barbie

Hello, For those of you who read "Yarntree"........ At 12:11 a.m. yesterday morning, I received an email with an attached "readme" ZIP file, showing the return address of smith@yarntree . Fortunately, the return address had me questioning the name of the sender, and I did not open the...

Glad to hear Pat and John are doing well .... they've had a lot of problems with that crappy computer ... what kind is it anyway. Sharon (N.B.) ............................................................................ wrote in...

I have approximately 200 yards of beautiful and unusual fabric which I am willing to sell for 20% of the wholesale price. The bulk is silver hologram, a lesser amount in purple hologram and 3 black fabrics with silver, gold and black metallic disks. I would be happy to mail swatches to anyone who...

Here is a quote from someone on another board about this subject: "I received one of these calendars as a gift and was quite disappointed that the charts did not include a color key for the designs. The calendar includes a one page color chart for all DMC colors and you are supposed to match the...