I read on the group months ago about a really nice series of charts that were of landmarks in the DC area -- they were like a pen and ink type drawing stitched in backstitch? Does anyone remember this and can I have the designer's name. I have been hunting them on the web and can't find them :...

"Pat Porter" wrote in message ... One of our grandsons has just started his first tour of Duty in Northern Ireland today, and just had his first welcome, with youngsters throwing rocks at the transport as...

We do that for gardening - set the timer for an hour and drop everything when it goes off - that way you don`t sicken yourself by doing more than you`d really like! I HAVE used the timer for stitching, but normally I like to finish one project before starting another - a part done one never...

I have several House Mouse designs, but am not willing to part with any of them at this time!! Haven't stitched 'em yet . . mb

Sheena, I've started collecting little things (not cards for Mum, a hacky-sack for DH) for the stockings and I always keep an eye out for gift ideas. I'll be ordering a pattern book this week for a friend's gift. Mellissa (who should be starting her dad's stocking pattern in...

Rather like O.J. Simpson, the 'bushy haired stranger' who according to her had done it never materialized. Suppose it was the same bushy haired man that Dr Sam Shepard (the inspiration for The Fugitive) saw in his house the night his wife was killed? Caryn Blue Wizard Designs

Hi everybody, With my luck, this is a question that only museum employees or needlework historians will know. Have any stitches been lost over the years. I mean, we have cross stitch, algerian eye, gross point, daisy stitch etc. But are there any stitches from history that have been forgotten...

Lucille, If the dog had stopped vomiting then I would have continued to feed with boiled rice and boiled hamberger and Pepto Bismo until things settle down at the other end. It does take a bit of time for things to sort themselves out. Prior to the introduction of a de-wormer the analysis of the...

Ok, so I have a trillion billion UFO's...or at least it seems so. And they are not just cross stitch or other stitching projects. There are quilting, painting, drawing, building and even cleaning projects. So..... I swore to my husband about two weeks ago that August is officially going to be...

Oh, someone else like me!! I feel so guilty when everyone talks about their framing, because almost all of my crossstitch projects are still awaiting that last bit of backstitch, those few beads, that girls head. And they are ALL in a box under my desk. A single xs piece of mine has been framed and...

...you are stitching and you try typing on your keyboard through the stitching... I just did that... LOL LOL LOL Stitch Lady I have a laptop sitting next to stitching chair...frequently type one handed while other hand holds the needle! ROFL

Hi the I'm new here, but a regular over at rec.crafts.textiles.quilting. I need some advice please. I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for...

Poor you - and poor dog. Mine had a bad tum this week - we kept her on chicken and rice, and precious little of that - and she`s fine now. Still on chicken and rice for a day or two as a precaution - luckily she remembered about the newspaper on the floor from when she was REALLY tiny (she`s only...

I've not been RCTN for a couple of years, so I don't know how many of the old crew are still around, but I just checked and hadn't seen anybody post about this yet. If any of you remember Lollee Roberts, please keep her in your prayers and good thoughts. Her husband died suddenly on Saturday...

When I made pillows for dining room chairs 20 years ago I used 3-ply wool, persian yarn and the pillows are still being used. I would think the Paternayan Company wool, or an equivalent wool, is still available. Lucille "bheider" wrote in...

What do you recommend for stretcher bars for a 24X24 inch canvas -- mono 14? Can I use a scroll frame -- will it hurt the canvas to be rolled up like that? Thanks. Barbara

Cindy, I live in Chilliwack and would be happy to help you out. I'll email you offlist with more information. Mellissa (in sunny, hot Chilliwack, BC) -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." ...

At the time the AFARR was being organized, there were lots of people anxious to have a letter allocated to them. There were also lots of people who were disappointed at not getting a letter. I did not join in, as I am not that keen on round robins. Now it appears that the AFARR has completely...

I've discovered that Gary Clarke, the author of "Embroidery Illusions," now has a working website: www.garyclarkedesigns.com Among other very attractive things, there's a free embroidery pattern. Annie

This morning, like a good little girl, I got out a UFO to work on (Heartland House's Saguaro Flowers and Cactus Forms), put on Q-Snaps and finished off the length of floss in the called for satin stitch. Ok - I still hate doing it and still don't like the effect, but, I want to finish it and maybe...