I'd like to get outside opinions from knitting enthusiasts on my new web site. Please don't mistake this for an advertisement, because it is not. I'm trying to get feedback so I can make some important decisions regarding the site, www.vintage-knitting-patterns.com. If anyone would be so kind as...

Well, friends; this morning the optomotrist told me I need to have the cataract removed from my right eye ( corrects to 20/50), and probably the left eye, too. A little background. I am 67 and have been short-sighted and worn glasses since I was 7 years old. For the last twenty years I have worn...

I am getting ready to begin "Nova," a piece worked on canvas. Is it alright to put canvas on scroll rods? The only times I've used canvas in the past I've attatched it to stretcher bars that were the size of the canvas, but this piece, I think, would be too big to work like...

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I make wooden crochet hooks and knitting needles in a species of rosewood, which are wildly popular. I've have been making them for 15 years and sell to Lacis (a big distributor of handwork supplies), to yarn and knitting stores, and to an increasing number of avid individuals who've first met me...

Can anyone give me some tips on working with Marlitt? I fell in love with the color intensity and sheen and purchased enough for a three (small) piece project, but the stuff will just not behave! The thread is just to "springy". It will not lay smooth no matter what stitch I am using. I have...

Does anyone know anything about Kumihimo braiding? Lynne (in Ottawa)

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I have been diagnosed with cataracts. About a year ago, during a routine eye test, I was told that cataracts were to be seen. Lately I was told that I need to have the operation, which should take place within a few weeks. It was explained to me that at first the lens becomes a little cloudy,...

Does anyone know if there a counted cross stitch pattern for The Marc Chagall Jerusalem windows? I would like to stitch them for a very dear friend of mine. Thanks Sue

I just finished all I can on my family tree. I'm just waiting for a shipment of the gold braid I used for the border to come in and then it'll be off to the framers a couple of hours later!!!! And I still ahve 2 months before I need to give it to my parents for their 30th! Addie For a very...

When I was looking through Kustom Krafts' site, I found this cutie: http://www.kustomkrafts.net/nnt022.htm -- Joan the Enabler See my first-ever design he http://www.heritageshoppe.com/joan.jpg

I've seen lots of people mention this place here, but I never even heard about it before joining this ng. When I tried Googling it, I got hits for everything but a craft store. Do they have a web page? -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment.

Hi there ^_^ I'm off to the States next month and I was wondering if there were any shops in Manhattan that carry floss. Yes, just simple floss is all I'm after. Simple things please simple minds :-) A regular 8m skein of 6-stranded Anchor floss sets me back about $1.40 here in Germany so I'm...

It's here everyone! Our latest NEW release...The much anticipated Moonlight Visit #80023 can be seen under fantasy in the counted cross-stitch section of the website. One of the most breathtaking designs I have ever seen... We have the patterns and the custom hand painted 32 count Belfast linen...

I've lived in Boston for over three years now, and it's never occured to me to see what the LNS here are like ... so I'm going exploring. I have a fistful of train tokens, a list, and some maps. Full report when I return! Okay, really, I'm going to go visit two shops listed by Citysearch.com...

I was just wondering if anyoe has bought any of those "Just-A-Chart" at walmart. They're about $2.19 at Wal-Mart. I saw some last night and boutght 3. I think they are Deminsions /JanLynn charts. I was wondering if I was the only one. Angela -- ********** Current WIP's :

I would like to make a baby quilt - embroidery. I would like to have some informations about stamped quilt blocks of puppies. My step-daughter is pregnant (her 1st child) and I would like to do in 1 color (like redwork) in green. I thought green would be great for either boy/girl. I...

I'm looking at a project in a Stitchers' World magazine, and the fabric it calls for is 14 ct. Bright Navy Aida from Coats. No matter how much I've looked online, I can't find anywhere that sells this fabric. Has anyone here seen this somewhere? It lists royal blue Aida from Zweigart as an...

Some of you might want to investigate this list. A friend of mine is selling an awful lot of embroidery & other books - some cross stitch, silk ribbon, quilting, bird watching, crochet, beading . . . others. It's a big list, reasonable prices. Not all books pristine. Email or call Judy if you...