Donna's post got me wondering - how many stitches are shared across different "thread" uses. I know from when my Dad tied flies some of the finished results remind me of needle lace and edging stitches even though he used very stiff threads and pliers. Next? C

I made the mistake of buying what I thought was silver wrap - figured all set for any occasion. Two for one sale. Opened one to wrap a grab gift for NYE - ach- clear as glass. Any ideas how to use this stuff up? I hate giving it storage space if I won't ever use it. Why do ppl buy this...

A shepherd was washed up on a beach after a terrible shipwreck. Only a sheep and a sheepdog were washed up with him. Looking around, he realised that they were stranded on a deserted island. After being there a while, he got into the habit of taking his two animal companions to the beach every...

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As I told you earlier, I entered three pieces. Only one won a ribbon, 2nd overall for the Laura Perrin Sapphire Star piece. My dh was pretty happy for me though, saying he thought it was great I won anything my first time out - I was happy dancing too! Linda

I am having an amazingly difficult time finding 16-count Aida in oatmeal color. I can't find anything on eBay, and the one website I've found through Google that sells it doesn't ship to my state for some strange reason. I'm close to being forced to buy fabric from the UK, which I'd rather not do...

Maryanne Teubner asked who has signed up for classes at the Hershey CATS Stitching Festival. I'm going and looking forward to classes and spending hours browsing through the merchandise mart. Since I just signed on I don't know who else is going. Are you meeting up somewhere? I hope to see you...

Hi, There is now an easier look to Erica's Cross Stitch Designs, for Formula one cars and drivers charts. Paypal system is now operating to buy the charts, a snip at just £6.00 each. All charts now come with a full colour photograph of the design on the front...

We've updated our newsletter with some wonderful links for Sampler buffs! We also have been wondering how RCTN stitchers feel about charts on CD? Love to hear your comments. Thought it might make a good "thread" to hear pros and cons. Thanks in advance, Juliet Anne Jones for Cat's Cradle...

Sorry, I overlooked your birthday, which was two days ago. I hope you had a grand time, and you are now a year older than me!! So there!!!! Gillian

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I need your opinion, should I use the diamonds or the squares on this quilt? This is a Christmas present for my new daughter in law so it has to be perfect! The picture is below: http://tinyurl.com/2eeywt Thanks! Gwen

I have to make up a bunch of hats, like a watch cap, and the yarn takes a US 7/9 needle. I have the dp needles now, (tried on a circular, but could NOT get this to work) and wondered is there anything in partcular I have to watch out for? many thanks for any tips or tricks anyone wants to share. gw

Liz Hampton writes in care of me: "If you go to the following link and go down to the bottom of the page, you'll see two of the "Sisters Samplers" that I made several years ago for my sisters and myself. There are two more, but one is at sea en route between England and the U.S. and the other is...

I am looking for a pattern for angels. I want to make 3 different ones. The size should be about 3 inches in height. I have found several but it is not really what I am looking for......any suggestions ? Thanks Cheryl

For those who are interested, Sissel Kjyrkebø has come out with a new album on Feb. 14th in the us, which is definately worth listening to Here is the link to her official page: http://www.sissel.net/index.asp. On the audio/video part there are samples of her beautiful singing She has the...

Well, yesterday being the first really nice day since last fall, I got serious in the garden. After, that is, taking care of a chore left from the water in basement from the rain last week. So, DD and I rinsed out the shop vac and left it to dry and grabbed the electric hedge trimmer to cut back...

Happy Dancing reasons: got almost all wall hangings back on the walls after paint job got expensive digital camera to work again finished a teaching piece, a free style design that was extremely modified from cover of a very old needlepoint magazine was informed that no one signed up for the...

Hi, Has anyone got a copy of the Mary Norden Needlepoint book that they would like to sell, swap or give away (!) ?? Plse email me direct at Remove your wig to reply. Miss Grunge