Hi Guys, Copied this from over at the AOL needlework boards. One of our lurkers posted it over there and I thought we should ALL get to see this one :-)! Advice from a Singer Sewing Manual from 1949. "Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do...never approach...

I have been working on a large cross stitch design and wondered if anyone has seen a larger one. My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida.

Hi, I will be traveling to Harrisburg, PA on Thursday. Can anyone tell me if there are any cross stitch shops in the area. I will be traveling along Rt. 83 North and will have a little bit of time to kill. Thank you, Gail

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Firehouse Angel is safely in my hot little hands. I honestly wasn't expecting for her to arrive until Wednesday at the earliest! And gee, how kind of Jan and Felice to get me situated to attack the purple cape snicker - i LOVE purples

I'm a lurker. I figure most of you must have framed your artwork. I was wondering if you use glass while framing your artwork or just frame without any glass on the top. I was talking to the guy at Hobby Lobby and he said that when we're framing artwork on cloth we don't need to use glass. Which...

"Susan will be taping HGTV’s “Carol Duvall Show� in Hollywood, Cal on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th. She was chosen over 15 contenders in the needlework market. " -- Finished 12/14/03 -- Mermaid (Dimensions) WIP: Angel of Autumn, Calif Sampler, Holiday Snowglobe, Guide the Hands (2d one)

I have an empty calendar this week and no reason to venture out onto icy roads, so I think I'll probably be through by the end of the week with the section of the Angel that I've claimed as mine. My compliments to Tia Mary and Jan for their meticulous stitching. They made it possible for me to...

Not everybody likes needlework. This subject comes up all the time. It's easy, I don't give it to anyone unless they come in my house and ooo and ahhhh over it. I don't give to get a thanks either. This neighbor I was talking about didn't even open the gift -- and it wasn't a complicated...

Hi everyone! Have not been here for a long time so..if there is someone new, welcome. And if someone has finished a stitching project, congratulations. I do the happy dance with you. And then...my current project, the one I call "The Scenery", because I do not know the official name for it....It...

I apologize for the spam, new site with all the regulars. About 40 free patters which you might be interested in. http://cross-stitch-attic.com

Hi Guys, VBS -- it has been months and months since I did anything for myself and I forgot how enjoyable it is! No deadlines, no hidden expectations, no stress or pressure or *any* of that crap :-)))! I have been so busy since the holidays that I really need this trip to New Orleans for Mardi...

The other day in my local quilt shop I found a super marking pen. It is"Erasable Marvy Fabric Marker". It is a purple color marking pen. The fantastic thing about it, is that on one end of the pen is the marker and the other has an eraser tip....sooooo I mark all of one color, work it, erase...

Hello everyone! I'm looking for a somewhat old Bent Creek's freebie call "Owl on an Egg". Anyone have a copy of this or know where I can get a copy? It was a free chart - so I don't think there will be a problem with copyrights. Thanks, D. Smith from Atlanta

My son called today to tell me that the sonogram showed definite evidence that my new grandchild is a boy! Yay! After twin granddaughters I am ready for the pitter-patter of blue booties. Anyone have any suggestions for a boy birth announcement chart, booklet, or even a kit --counted cross-stitch...

For anyone who is interested, please view my ebay auctions for reduced prices on XS patterns, magazines, beads etc. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&user id=springsbeadsupply&sort=3&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1 Have a nice day! Greta

Hi Group - I'm going to post to RCQ and RCS also, but wanted to know if anyone out there has seen or has a Viking Morse (?) 8700 sewing machine. I'm going to get one Monday, and wanted to do a bit of research before I get it. I've googled, ebayed, etc., (and googled on the newsgroups)...

I've always used aida for cross stitch. Well I've had a piece of linen for awhile and finally decided to try it out a few weeks ago. The linen is 25 count, and it's not bad to work on at all. The only problem is that it feels yucky and makes my hands warmer than normal and red. I think I'm...

I know we're not supposed to do adds here, BUT, it's actually enabling grin. I happened to stumble on this, but all the Soie Gelin, Platte, Perlee, Noppee and d'Alger (all discontinued), is for sale to the public. Also some beads and bead/sewing kits. I'm going to get the Soie Perlee. NO...

Does anyone know of a cross stitch or needlepoint kit, or a chart, appropriate for a gift for a dog groomer? Lucille

Hi RCTNer's! Well friends, I don't know if I'm going to survive this terrible shock. IV infusions of chocolate may not even be enough to save me. Oh brother, wait 'til I tell you this story......... Like most of you I've been an avid stitcher for years. I'm pretty prolific and have managed to...