Well - when I was bemoaning the cost of finding the two books DD needed to read over the summer (since she thought she'd take them to various camps so I didn't want the library copies), my neighbor at work mentioned "Thrift Books" which features books starting at $3.95 US and free media mail...

Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone ever goes to the IRC #stitch chat room anymore. -- Heather aka Haida

This beautiful long evening dress was generously donated by the designer and is taken from his AW 06 collection. This gown is handcrafted from black stretch satin with an embroidered strap and is worth £4,000! If all that wasn't enough, Julien has even offered to tailor the dress according to the...

Whenever I feel a bit older than I really am I always think of this story: A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking Cuddles, her faithful but rather ancient poodle, along for the company. One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles discovers...

Would who ever was looking for info on these please contact me off list. I finally have a chance to unbury the "stuff to file pile". Cheryl

I've been working on a couple of pieces. Finished one, the other is in work. A Seagull and a Pelican respectively. in looking at the light blue Kreinik blending filament I picked up yesterday, it seemed like it might be nice to highlight ever so slightly some areas of the distant waterline. But...

Hi all If anyone here is into cross stitch, here are some freebies to download http://yiotas-xstitch.com/osCommerce/freebies.php Happy stitching!

And quite grateful to be here. We drove down to Philly to have Seder with DH's extended family. His family didn't make a big deal out of it; both of us had only been to Seders in college. (the one I went to was quite a dour affair) The kids really enjoyed it as the whole evening was quite...

I know there are many in the ranks who have studied needlework history. I'm wondering if the bellpulls we now make are based on the old-time bellpulls the ladies of the house would ring to summon the housekeeper, butler, whatever. I am a collector of bells and got to thinking it might be kind of...

There is a website which I think is from a magazine and I think it is based in the UK. In any event, they had some free patterns, one was a jack in the beanstalk, one was a topiary sampler. I think they also ran monthly contests. Does anyone know which website this is? TIA Marilyn

I just wanted to say thanks to everybody who offered advice and ideas about what an LNS should offer. I've been out of touch this week because DS was off school two days with a high fever, and then the internet connection went out, and required a service call. Everything, including DS, is now up...

There is a posting, not the first, about how you can get total strangers to send you cash. To get the $5 you post $250 into your paypal account...The last posting just asked for the $$$ and claimed it was a "service". So don't forget the other side of "service": you become self-employed and the...

Hi Victoria, goldenkite.com has just put out a a new macaw bird pattern. http://www.goldenkitestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_32&products_id=3378 I know how much you like realistic patterns and we had a discussion about Golden Site a few months ago here. I just thought I...

I know *someone* wanted this pattern when I was through with it - can you contact me about it? Linda

At my knitting group today, someone mentioned a site in which there are conversions for changing yarn when knitting a sweater. ie: If a pattern uses worsted wgt and you want to use dk, it show the yarn amount and figures all the differences for sleeves, neck, dec, etc. I would like the site, in...

The new free download is available at www.jaenne.com. It's a lovely Victorian child image. I welcome comments and suggestions. Jaenne

KMC, Perhaps I can help you if you still need. If you let me know the mold number (the raised number usually 3-4 digits sometimes with a dash) I can see if I can get it for you. Meredith:

Does anyone know where to find African American charts for free. I tried green apple as suggested but there where not any free ones. Also I am looking for sea shells or the ocean theme patterns. I am redecorating my bathroom and would like to add my own special touches.Thank you

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I'd fallen into a website and listed on it was something about a Spring Cruise for cross stitchers. Would anyone have any further information on it, DH won't go on vacation with me any more, so this sounded devine. Thanks any and every one for your assistance JerryLynnW