I've uploaded all the pics of my Nativity set and a hardanger piece to Webshots and rctnp for anyone who'd like to take a look. Here's the link for webshots: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/358698631yQeGBs?start=120 Joan

Someone mentioned Groupon a while ago. Now they are in trouble in the UK "An investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found "widespread" examples of breaches of consumer protection rules." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17398809 -- ©2012 Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney (Remove...

Well Off'd in Vermont (Amy Patricia Meade. Cross stitching textile curator moves to VT with park ranger husband. Finds dead body in their well. Not bad - like the characters. The husband and wife are sort of Nick and Nora-ish. Author has other series - writing was pre't near perfect! LOL

I started a fun Brittercup design "Spring is in the Air" for my daughter's home. It has been about a year since I started a new project..and 9 months since I finished a couple that needed to be done last summer. It is so easy to sit and twiddle at the computer, pick this and that up etc, sit...

Remember those "floss balls" Bought some starch yesterday.....

Kay Montclare, who sold charts of antique samplers from museums, died a few years ago. Reports on the web indicate that her grandson sold all her books to a used bookseller who sold them; thus there is nothing left. I have several of her charts, but was intending to buy more. Since they are now...

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I mentioned about my difficulties with Groupon, and trying to get a refund. After several attempts, and being told each time that I have a credit in my Groupon account, I'm now told in other words, THEY FLATLY REFUSE TO REFUND CASH, AND THE ONLY REFUND I CAN HAVE IS A CREDIT! I don't know...

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On 3/5/12 6:12 PM, in article , "Susan Hartman" wrote: On 3/2/2012 12:20 PM, NDJoan wrote: Someone sent me this link. If you're into Halloween things, this is for you! :) ...

especially dachshund lovers...Sharon and Sheena's grand-daughter, Marley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp2wRLDDQVo&feature=player_embedded# So true Gill

I really enjoyed this one: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/How-Old-is-That-Silk-Artifact.html -- Susan Hartman

This is what I'm stitching on the navy Jobelan. Sara http://www.flickr.com/photos/bmciowa/6903056943/

The finish: On Feb. 4 I finally, Finally, *FINALLY* have finished stitching the infamous Nativity set!!!! (Well, with one caveat: there are supposed to be tassels on the camels' bridles but I won't make those until after I have the interfacing on, since it would be quite difficult to iron the...

did I buy that Mill Hill Penguin or not. Just saw it doing a random walk on eBay. Dang - haven't been keeping up on my recording my charts/kits I may just buy it anyway cheryl

Cheryl, you were asking about floss storage a while back. For those of us who use the parts cabinets, here's the ultimate system! http://tinyurl.com/6px69kq Joan

On Feb 11, 6:52*am, Bruce wrote: Talk about a SENIOR moment! *Funny.....been there, done that Several days ago as I left a meeting at our church, I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. *I was looking for my keys. *They were not in my pockets. *A...

your Mill Hill Beads anything that doesn't come in a skein/hank of fiber = the spools, the bobbins etc..... Cheryl - in the midst of the great floss sort

This afternoon Jack came from his previous family...along with favorite blankie, toys, snacks and food. Papers, vet records, pedigree etc also. He is (OK you all know us) a 20 month old male dachshund. Dark red, shorthaired. He is totally adorable, and is trying SO hard to be good. His previous...

Now that it is completed, I can talk about it as while you are on Jury Service, you are directed not to discuss the case. It seems a young couple were suing a Pet Shop owner for a Myna bird they purchased. The Pet Shop owner said it would be wonderful around children. They could teach it to...