I received a package from Hoffman Distributing with a copy of the Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue and a Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Christmas issue. There was no invoice enclosed and I didn't order them. So thank you to whom ever sent these. I am enjoying them. Bobbie Viorritto in NH

Today's Word "bombast" bombast \BOM-bast\ (noun) - Pompous or pretentious speech or writing. "Sain Flint decided not to run Amelia Lowell's bombast on the front page. Instead, he put it on page three." -- Richard S. Wheeler, 'Flint's Truth' Bombast comes from Medieval French bombace, "cotton,...

And many more - so now go open your presents. Cheryl

Hi all. Just to let you know that a new free chart has been added to Ladybug Lane Designs ... "Make It Count!" It's a patriotic piece that was given as a freebie in Nashville, but we think it's pertinent to the times. GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!!! It's in a .pdf format, so if you don't have Adobe go...

Alrighty...the snail trail is half done. Today..."Bake Day" has joined the group with his little rolling pin. The pictures are...

I am going to Vermilion, Ohio for a weekend get-away. Why there? Because I want to visit Riverbend Stitchery. Is this a common thing for stitchers or am I getting carried away? Should I take any pics of finished projects or is that going way over the top? Just wondering --- time to go pack! ;-)...

Hello group, We’re excited to announce we have booked a shearing demonstration for our October 3 & 4, 2009 Fiber Arts & Animals Festival ( www.FiberArtFest.com ) in Marshall, Michigan. About every hour or so over the two day event, we will be shearing one of our Icelandic sheep and letting people...

My sister asked me to make something for her, a friend of her's had it on her wall. The friend said it was a kit by Designs by Gloria & Pat called Guardian Angel. I can't find it anywhere on the Web, does anybody know where I can get it? I appreciate your help. Audrey

On Jun 14, 4:42*am, "Fred" wrote: "Joan E." wrote in message ... Thought some of you might like this: THE TOP 10 SIGNS YOU DRINK TOO MUCH COFFEE: Sorry...

I was browsing through some old stuff and found the following which I originally wrote and posted on January 6, 1997. I know that several guilds and needlework groups have used it in their newsletters. BTW, I have no problem with people forwarding this or using it in a guild newsletter, just...

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I think I was a very bad boy and my testicles and my willy must be punished with needles. What do you do with needles ?

First, to everyone in the USA, a safe and happy Thanksgiving. To everyone outside the USA, have a great day. I have done my cooking, drank a hard earned beer and got the great news that despite being sick, DS had a great game in goal. I'm ready to sleep!

There are some particularly nice designs in this issue of Cross Stitch Gold - ducks on a pond, and another lovely one from Denmark of geese around an old pump. Nice floral sampler, too. Pat P

I completely forgot to send a card, but have a great Birthday, and all the Happiness and Health that you wish for in the coming year!! Gillian

To all: Check out www.urummage.com for upcoming rummage sales in your area. The E-Mail Alerts and Articles are also very informative. Find Comics, Hobbies,Garage Sales, Antiques, Collectibles, Auctions, Flea Markets, Craft Fairs, Furniture and more...

According to the various instructions in the references listed below, there are several methods of lacing a cross stitch project in preparation to framing. The part that puzzles me is pinning the fabric to the board then lacing. I do realize the front needs to be straight and centered. The lacing...

I would like to introduce to all members an ethnic collection of home decoration inspired from nature. To decorate your home with ethnic decor, the most popular item is PUA KUMBU. This Pua Kumbu is multi purpose, it can be as table runner, bed runner, wall hanging and even as a shawl. For more...

Hello, My mother and I are making blankets, scarves, mittens and hats for the homeless in our city and surrounding areas. It takes quite a fair amount of yarn, which is why I'm hoping some people will be able to donate left over yarn that they or a family member have in their...

Okay, I am scheduled to have surgery on October 29. I doubt I will be able to stitch on her right after surgery and it doesn't look like anyone knows when it can get back to me, so after Joan works on it, then the next person, I suppose it will then travel back to me. My recovery is supposed to...