http://xs.houseofkats.com/freebies.html#S -- Karen C - California Editor/Proofreader www.IntlProofingConsortium.com Finished 8/13/09 - Death by Chocolate - what a way to go! WIP: Nativity from "Countdown to Christmas" book, Oriental Kimono

Has anyone seen JCS Ornament Issue in the stores yet? Jacqueline Carmichaels PA

Found this today and just had to sha Q: How many internet mail list subscribers does it take to change a light bulb? A: 1,331: * 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail list that the light bulb has been changed

Does anyone use a damp sponge on their floss before stitching? Does it help the thread lay better and not twist so much? I have heard of the technique but have never tried it. Naomah

Hello, I saw where someone lived in East Central Florida and knew of the "Knit & Stitch" in Cocoa Village. I tried emailing, but couldn't get through. I live in Merritt Island, and would like to meet other nearby stitchers. I know Gillian lives near Lakeland (I believe that's about 1 1/2 hrs...

Hi, fellow stitchers, just wanted to introduce myself. I am a Designer from Australia. Embroidery & Cross Stitch has now published quite a lot of my designs. My main focus is on Hardanger, or Hardanger combined with other stitches. And I love to work on linen with these yummy silks. Hmmm, they...

Merry Christmas to one and all

My bathroom is driving me crazy! We lived with the ugly wallpaper (1 ft square Italian tile type design) for about 12 years but I finally peeled that off about three years ago. It seems to have been the water resistant type that, when peeled off, leaves a newsprint type mocha colored paper...

I have tons of frameable items of memorabilia, such as vintage ashtrays, casino chips, menus, photos, ect. It would cost me 10x as much to display the items as it did to acquire them. My question is, where can I go to buy the materials and gain the know how to do this kind of thing on my own?

Well, I finally went to my friend's LNS - nice - it's the January inventory sale. She's doing something different - rather than have a pile of discounted books - there's a big jar, and you reach in, pull out a card, and get your discount form 10% - 50% (thought I think most are about 20%)....

I've got a really great friend who is graduating from law school in May. I decided to make her something as a graduation gift. I designed a pattern using photo x pro from a pre-raphaelite picture of the Lady of Shallot. I wanted it to be a big, impressive looking piece she could hang on her...

What do you recommend for stretcher bars for a 24X24 inch canvas -- mono 14? Can I use a scroll frame -- will it hurt the canvas to be rolled up like that? Thanks. Barbara

Friends & I exchange personal cd's each Christmas with between 17 - 20 songs we love. You would think this was a tough thing to do after afew years but once you get started the songs just keep popping into your head. So I thought I'd ask," What 5 songs would you put on a cd for a friend?" To be...

I just received an email from Country Craft Cupboard in Berlin, Ohio. It stated that the Stitching House was changing it's name to CCC, too! The manager of 8 years has quit and moved to a none related retail store and there will be a new manager at CCC, too! The owner of the Country Craft Cupboard...

I have a stitch question for stitch mavens. I like to make barrettes using variegated thread, and I use Rhodes stitches on perforated plastic, 5 holes square. I have some beautiful variegated silk perle and the Rhodes stitches just don't do it justice. I've done one barrette in alternating...

Where can I find a pattern for a scissors holder? Like one you can hang on a wall in the kitchen or sewing/craft room. Thanks, aeromom

Today is Tia Mary's birthday. Happy Birthday, Mary!! Janet

This simply is not true! In the tropics everything is loaded with bright and deep colors. The nature in Tropical countries is indeed colorful But houses are mostly painted in lighter colors , white light beize , lightest softest blue, since in hot climates one tends to close or sahde the...

Sorry about the duplication and triplication of my recent post. My email software said it could not send the message - it lied! Bruce

The Heirloom Christmas Sampler by Thea Dueck is very nice. You can see it on www.victoriasampler.com Mary Ann