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Happy Dance by Sampler45
I put the last stitches into Just Nan's "Silkwood Manor" during my vacation last week. It is really beautiful. I can't wait until she publishes her next sampler in the series. I'm now going to start Moira Blackburn's "Three Things" sampler. I've been wanting to do this for some time and have...
August 5th 03 04:02 AM
by NeedleworkNutz Go to last post
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OT - More about Engineers by Bonnie
Engineers People who work in the fields of science and technology are not like other people. This can be frustrating to the non-technical people who have to deal with them. The secret to coping with technology-oriented people is to understand their motivations. This chapter will teach you...
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August 5th 03 07:34 AM
by Liz Hampton Go to last post
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Small Happy Dance by Bonnie
I finally finished something (even if it is a small project): Olde Colonial Designs' Measuring Gift for Thee. Also, I got my band sampler back from the instructor today and was very pleased to hear what she said about my third lesson. :-) -- Bonnie
August 5th 03 12:46 PM
by Bonnie Go to last post
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The Sampler Girl website by SamplerGirl
Journey's End took a brief sabbatical and is back now as THE SAMPLER GIRL! If you are a samplermaker, stop by for a visit. There is a new addition to "The First Lady Sampler Series": THE DOLLEY MADISON SAMPLER! Also new free charts and much more to see. Tanya Marie Anderson, Designer THE SAMPLER...
August 5th 03 03:18 PM
by Dawne Peterson Go to last post
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Finding Fabric HELP! by Lilacfairymoon05
Hi! I think I found my next big personal project while waiting for some model stitching. I would like to start stitching a project from Stitcher's World (Sept '03 issue) called Victorian Garden on page 20. However I would like to do the piece as a whole rather than in panels. The directions list a...
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August 5th 03 04:38 PM
by Lilacfairymoon05 Go to last post
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Anyone know the easiest way to figure out how much yarn was used? by Mary
Hi Group: I am looking to find out the easiest way to determine how much thread a project takes to make. I can't really tell by looking at my skein of yarn because sometimes its not always a new skein I've used off of. Oh and a special note to Caryn in your response to my post about animal...
August 5th 03 04:40 PM
by Liz Hampton Go to last post
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Notification to all by animaux
Holy cow! Is this the Nathalie who used to post here? If so, why am I not surprised? On 29 Jul 2003 10:43:45 -0700, (Lady Mamid) wrote: From : http://www.chia.net/mimick/ydg This is to let all know that I am no longer being employed by NDMDC.com or Nathalie Forster as...
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August 5th 03 06:18 PM
by Teri George Go to last post
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OT, Hummel collectors by Boohoo1971
I just got the Barons catalog and there are a lot of Hummels in there at very reduced prices. I am not a Hummel collector, but the sale prices looked mighty good to me, for example, "All Aboard" collectors had a conductor figure and "Homeward Bound" landscape for $99.98 and originally was $225. ...
August 5th 03 07:17 PM
by Gillian Murray Go to last post
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July goal report, set August goals by Siptah
goals for July we 1) finish Spring Button-Up 2) work on MLI Angel of Spring (do sleeve, head and at least half of wing) 3) finish crochet rug 4) finish braided rag rug 5) put at least 5 hours in on daughters' I Spy quilts 6) work on quilted wall hanging for hubby report: OK, I...
August 5th 03 08:35 PM
by DeannaAv Go to last post
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Xstitch and stitches per inch and fabric by Jacquard_The_Ripper
Hi the I'd like to know from the experts, what's the limit on stitches per inch that you can do comfortably. I know that 14 count seems to be the most popular, but do people actually do 16, 18, 20, etc.? Also, how wide are the fabrics that we use as background? i.e. how large of a piece can...
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August 5th 03 11:25 PM
by Joan Erickson Go to last post
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Dolphins by Stitch Lady
"Pat Porter" wrote in message ... I don`t even teach my dog to perform tricks - I teach it to be obedient for everyone`s sake, including that of the dog, but tricks diminish it in my opinion. What you might...
August 5th 03 11:26 PM
by Dawne Peterson Go to last post
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OT - To My Hockey Mom Buddies by xray_momma
I have just been informed that tonight is the first ice practice of the 2003-2004 season. Can you believe that it is that time already? I am taking a small project with me. A WIP ormanent kit. What will you be bringing to the rink this year? Xray - who may have to take a boat to the rink if...
August 6th 03 12:08 AM
by Cheryl Isaak Go to last post
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Oprahization was: Banned from the Garden!--very long by Caryn
How is this referred to??? The Oprahization of America? If that woman tells me one more time how to be "more perfect" I may totally lose my mind! I don't even watch her show, I watch the show on before it, and see all the ads. Why she thinks she has the right to dictate what perfect people...
August 6th 03 12:22 AM
by Pat Porter Go to last post
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OT - Pig Farmer Murders in Canada by clancy
Pat - if you're interested in what this is all about, go to http://www.missingpeople.net/2002-2/pig_farmer_accused_of_15_murders.htm Sharon (N.B.)
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August 6th 03 12:28 AM
by clancy Go to last post
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Federal era America by BDS2pds
Believe it or not this is on topic!!! Does anyone know what needlework is appropriate from this era--1790-1820 or so-- ? I am doing the living room in my new home in Federal.Sheraton/Hepplewhite furniture --already ordered from Southwood who does reproduction work-- and want to add needlework...
August 6th 03 01:32 AM
by BDS2pds Go to last post
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Prolific Needlework Authors by Linn Skinner
Some of my favorite needlework writers have several books to their credit. These include Jan Messent, Constance Howard, Thomasina Beck, Louisa Pesel, Maggie Lane, Eileen Bennett, Mary Gostelow, Linda Parry, Pat Earnshaw, Beryl Dean, Grace Christie, Richard Box, Kaffe Fassett, Mary Eirwen Jones,...
August 6th 03 01:40 AM
by Alison Go to last post
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Was SIMS. selective memory by JAKL
No, I didn't. Yes you did. No I didn't. Yes you did. Did not. Did too. Did not. oh good grief is she back at it AGAIN?????? Jenn L. View My Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/jaliace Current projects: Chicago Skyline (The Needlecraftsman) Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia)
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August 6th 03 12:47 PM
by Caryn Go to last post
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Stitch Question by Alison
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...
August 6th 03 02:19 PM
by Elizabeth O'Rourke Go to last post
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Northern Needle, Inc. is coming back!!! by Northern Needle, Inc.
Northern Needle is coming back! We are opening our web site and a new storefront very soon. Visit our web site at http://www.northernneedle.com to hear all the details!! Our new store will be a big one with all the great needlecraft products we sold before and lots more. Northern Needle,...
August 6th 03 04:44 PM
by emerald Go to last post
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DMC colour names by Addie
I am going through the process of adjusting the colour values in my Instant Stitch 2.0 program and I'm adding newer colours as well. I found that the original colour values were quite off, especially in the browns. (I stitched a picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa for a friend and the...
August 6th 03 05:46 PM
by Addie Go to last post
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