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Guerilla knitters strike again by Bruce
Guerilla knitters strike at the library in Kirkwall (Orkney, UK). https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10511367_10203801871343128_1762328010016703436_n.jpg -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
July 6th 14 08:11 PM
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Independence Day by NDJoan[_3_]
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope you all have a great time celebrating! And a belated Happy July 1st to our Canadian friends, too! Joan
July 5th 14 01:19 PM
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Someone's b-d! by Joan Erickson
Ha! I actually got this out ahead of time! It's PatP's b-d on Saturday. She was having 'puter problems and still hasn't figured out how to get back on the ng. If any of you have her email, you can send her a b-d wish. If you don't and want it, let me know and I'll send it to you. --
July 3rd 14 03:21 PM
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THE EASIEST NEEDLEWORK TO LEARN by [email protected]
On Monday, June 23, 2014 3:22:50 PM UTC-4, Joan Erickson wrote: On 6/18/2014 4:10 PM, wrote: What is the easiest sort of needlework to learn? Is it knitting? Crochet? Embroidery? Tatting? What? Thanks to anyone who answers
July 1st 14 12:17 AM
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Aberdeen bride knits her own wedding dress by Bruce
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-28038529. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
June 30th 14 05:01 PM
by Joan Erickson Go to last post
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Stores in Southern Illinois and St. Louis, MO area by Genie Morgan
Like the subject line says, I am looking for some good cross stitch and/or needlework stores in the southern Illinois, Fairview Heights Illinois, and St. Louis Missouri areas. Any help would be extremely appreciated! Thank you!
June 24th 14 04:52 AM
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Sharon in NB has just posted by Sha (N.B.)
On Monday, April 21, 2014 9:44:15 AM UTC-3, wrote: Some lovely pics of her work at rctnp - I should have made that, lovely work lol Thanks Sheena- keeps me out of trouble. :-)
June 23rd 14 08:54 PM
by Joan Erickson Go to last post
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Utterly crackers by Bruce
Knitted wool is dangerous, it can bend lamp-posts (according to the council!). http://tinyurl.com/lmydldn. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
June 20th 14 11:39 AM
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Cross stitch with a difference! by Bruce
http://news.distractify.com/culture/arts/cross-stitch-street-art/?v=1 -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
June 5th 14 09:59 PM
by Joan Erickson Go to last post
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Ping Canary Joan by Joan Erickson
On 6/2/2014 7:55 AM, wrote: That person living in Florida has a birthday today, hone up the singing lol Dang, I just can't keep up with all these partiers!!!! Not to mention we're down 2 people in our dept. with their positions frozen until at least July 1, maybe...
June 5th 14 09:52 PM
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Dang! I missed it! by NDJoan[_3_]
Sorry, Karen, I missed your birthday, sooooo, Happy belated birthday to yoooouuuu, Happy belated birthday to yoooooouuuuuu, Happy belated biiiirthdaaaay, deeeaaaar Kaaareeenn, Haaappyyyy belated biiiiirthdaaaay tooooo yoooooooooouuuuuuuuuu! And many moooooooore! I hope you had a wonderful...
June 5th 14 09:48 PM
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Chicago Replacement Windows by [email protected]
Scout for the price of window http://www.neednewwindows.com online. For those who don't have enough time to drive around going from one company to another, this is a very convenient way to ask for the replacement costs.
May 20th 14 12:44 PM
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Any good shops in San Diego?? by Terry Eakins
I'll be there in mid May, seeing my Navy son off on his deployment. I know there are some shops listed on Hoffman's site...any good ones? Thanks, AnitaKC
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May 10th 14 03:24 AM
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When you find something that you just love doing, just do it. Nomatter what by Bruce
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10174843_734211189935597_5969250424129098369_n.jpg. -- Bruce Fletcher, Stronsay, Orkney UK
May 9th 14 11:23 PM
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Looking for alpaca yarn by Joan Erickson
Hi all, I know several of you are knitters/crocheters, so thought I'd try here. Several years ago I purchased some yarn. I finally found a pattern to use with it and have found I need more than what I got. I contacted the company and they replied they discontinued this line of yarn several...
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May 8th 14 08:42 PM
by Jeri Go to last post
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Knitting - BBC Radio 4 by Bruce
BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 23 April. "In A Gripping Yarn, Jane Garvey explores the world of knitting. It's a lot more exciting and dynamic than the simple 'knit one, purl one' sweater would have you believe!" http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0418p75. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK
April 24th 14 07:24 PM
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Peter Ashe stocking--should I go for it? by [email protected]
Are you an experienced stitcher? You can use great fibers, lots of stitches and I have used beads. You will love Peter Ashe's work more and more with time! His work is classic!! I have 2 different stockings, a nutcracker ( finished 19 years ago) and now Santa. Timeless heirlooms! Go for...
April 17th 14 03:38 AM
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How Can You Tell An Antique from A Copy? by Monica Ferris
If someone brought to you a dirty, stained piece of linen in a broken frame and you saw it was a sampler dated 1882, how could you tell it was actually a copy? I'm thinking it was stitched on uneven-count linen with silk floss. This is to be a minor plot point in the mystery novel I'm writing. ...
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April 13th 14 11:48 AM
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Where to find 32-count linen by Danny Breidenbach
Apparently, Kansas City is a needlework wasteland. What's a good online store where I can find 32-count linen, antique white, 17.25 x 20.5 inches or larger? Thanks! --Danny
April 8th 14 03:48 PM
by Joan Erickson Go to last post
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frogging. .. cut from the front or back? by Danny Breidenbach
My perfectionist streak in my wouldn't accept stitching back over an area I'd stitched. I would veeeeeeery carefully snip a few places on the front and frog away. I like to "unstitch" as much as I can to minimize cutting. That's how I would do it. "Different strokes for different folks" is a...
April 3rd 14 02:37 PM
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