I hope that everyone enjoyed the summer and that you're all keeping well. If you have a moment, I'd just like to invite you to drop by and see some updated information on my site. http://www.lynnenicoletti.com/whatsnext.html. There are directions for making little 'Fairy Pin Cushions' (my...

Its been festering for some time now, but it, finally happened. I've broken into my stash after its safe storage for many years. Oh I knew about the lovely linens and silks and beads. The other day, I moved a box in the basement and to my wondrous surprise was a boxful of shiney mill-hill crystal...

I live right in the city, so the antenna built into the TV is all I have ever needed to get decent reception. There is NO antenna in the converter box. You'll need to buy a set of rabbit ears in addition to the box. --

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Nora Corbett just released a new mermaid chart that looks gorgeous. Terrence Nolan just released a couple more snowflakes, a new Prof Fizzby's (#12), and a couple of flower designs. They're on the Hoffman's website.

Well, I'm off to enter Dream Lover (Silver Lining) into our county fair. Wish me luck! Anyone else have a fair coming up? -- Joan See my first-ever design he http://www.heritageshoppe.com/joan.jpg "Stitch when you are young and poor, frame when you are old and rich."

Some Wal-Mart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount item: Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto,California, to produce the spirits at an affordable price, in the $2-5 range. While wine connoisseurs may not be...

Okay, I'm hooked. LOL These are GORGEOUS! But they show Gentle Art Sampler threads as used... is there also a DMC listing for conversion on the charts? I'd like to order Joie de Vivre, but need the DMC conversions to stitch it. Many thanks to anyone who can help. Pat in PA

What's the best way to square up (trim edges) on a piece of printed fleece? I'm planning to do one of those no-sew kid's blankets. The gal at the fabric store butchered the edge of the fabric. For the plaid piece, I went on the assumption that the pattern was printed reasonably square and just...

Posted & E-MailedFrom: Ruthie Are there directions for making a box pillow anywhere? I am almost finished with my needlepoint, and it wants to be flat. So I don't want to do a regular pillow, but a box. I am an experienced seamstress. I have never looked online for...

Need the 6th part of Exotic Garden Rug found in the Stitcher's World magazine dated Jan 2001. Can anyone help me with that? Thanks, Deb

Evening All (well it's evening here anyway), In just over 3 weeks I will be in SF for the Embroiderers' Guild of Americas annual convention and I was wondering if anyone else will be there as I would love to get aquainted. From there I am headed to Chicago for a week (catching up with family and...

Well, I voted right after work, expecting it to be jammed and it was'nt. Carol In WI

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...

This is the little ready reference I provide to students when discussing English samplers. Not complete but covering the major years of sampler embroidery. Linn Skinner Skinner Sisters www.skinnersisters.com KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND

I used to kid my sister that she never met a wall she didn't like because her homes had so many needlepoint pictures. Janet's message about her successful insurance claim for her needlework got me thinking. With pad and pen in hand, I went through my home and inventoried what I had hanging and on...

I finished "My day complete" last night. Now I just have to figure out what to do with it! LOL I will try to get it washed, ironed, photo'd and downloaded over the weekend. Back to stitching on the hot-air balloon..... -- Joan

Sacramento Craft & Sewing Festival 10 AM - 5 PM at Cal Expo Buildings C&D April 1, 2, 3 Sewing, quilting, crafts, needlearts Free seminars & workshops Stash buying www.craftandsewingfestival.com

I would like you all know that Brittercup Designs has 2 new releases. One is Christmas related and the other is the 2nd. design to the Britter Banner Series. You can see them on my website at: http://pages.sssnet.com/jlash/brittercup.html I do have some freebies. Though, I decided to make them...

Well, as I told you....my hB is 87. Far too low. But take it easy and stay on your seats. Nothing to panic. Nothing to panic. I have to eat Vitamin B and Fe+ to make that mess OK again. In the mornings I am dizzy and tired but after I get myself going, it is easier. Still I must take it easy. And...