Forum: Needlework
May 27th 16, 03:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Looking for tips, tricks, and warnings on beads
I've been working on TW's Celestial Dragon, and I'm not too far from the beading stage. I've never worked with beads, so I'm looking for input.
1. I assume it's best to do these last. Correct?
2....
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Forum: Needlework
September 14th 15, 08:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,866
TW Celestial Dragon Errata?
Hi all,
I caught wind somewhere on the internet that the Celestial Dragon chart had some errata. I did some further browsing, and I found this http://www.twdesignworks.com/Lists/TW-errata.html
The...
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Forum: Needlework
August 3rd 15, 02:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,700,718
What are we stitching?
On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 8:09:34 AM UTC-5, Ruth wrote:
Everyone have a great stitching day! No frogging allowed!
I have to take issue with "No frogging allowed." Frogging has a bad name, but...
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Forum: Needlework
July 29th 15, 01:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,700,718
What are we stitching?
Slowly plugging away at TW's Celestial Dragon. Started a new food kick that has me in the kitchen more than I expected. Plus with school starting soon, more of my evening time is taken helping type...
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Forum: Needlework
May 4th 15, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 828,769
Who Are We?
Danny in Overland Park, Kansas. I used to read RCTN when I lived in Virginia. And Indiana.
Working on TW's Celestial Dragon, and I'm doing it just because it's hard. Actually, I'm not finding it to...
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Forum: Needlework
March 31st 15, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Question about scroll frames
Hi --
I generally use Q-Snaps to hold my work, and I'd had no major problems. I have a question about scrolls, though. Do the scrolls hold one's work taut enough all the way around to allow for easy...
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Forum: Needlework
February 10th 15, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 283,203
Eyes -- an update
On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:41:37 PM UTC-6, Danny Breidenbach wrote:
On Friday, January 23, 2015 at 8:57:26 AM UTC-6, Danny Breidenbach wrote:
Last night I stitched with the new specs....
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Forum: Needlework
February 10th 15, 07:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,047
trammed needlepoint?
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 8:30:38 AM UTC-6, Karen C wrote:
CHECK THE DATES BEFORE YOU POST. This original post is nearly 20 years
old!!!!!!
Some of us are a little behind. Ha!!
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Forum: Needlework
January 27th 15, 07:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 283,203
Eyes -- an update
On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:18:30 PM UTC-6, wrote:
You could get one of those little LED type lights that clip on and
shone on your work would do a great job.
Ooo! I...
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Forum: Needlework
January 26th 15, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 283,203
Eyes -- an update
On Friday, January 23, 2015 at 8:57:26 AM UTC-6, Danny Breidenbach wrote:
Last night I stitched with the new specs. Again: so far so good.
Maybe I spoke too soon. I think it has a lot to do...
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Forum: Needlework
January 23rd 15, 02:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 283,203
Eyes -- an update
I got my fancy new "old man" glasses two days ago. Progressive lenses. Fancier than no-line bifocals, but they follow the same idea. So far so good on general usage about town, although I just...
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Forum: Needlework
January 16th 15, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
True. Next time I'm waiting on an Rx, I'll have to fiddle with the readers and see what I think.
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:49:19 PM UTC-6, wrote:
You could still...
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Forum: Needlework
January 16th 15, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
My peripheral vision is for sucks already, and I constantly have to put my chart right in front of my nose. My chart goes from the left arm of my chair, into my hand to be held up and squinted at,...
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Forum: Needlework
January 16th 15, 02:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
Good to know, and I love, love, LOVE that you acknowledge that N = 1. If only more people paid attention to that! :-)
On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 4:34:01 AM UTC-6, Sara wrote:
N=1, but I...
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Forum: Needlework
January 15th 15, 04:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
The eye doctor recommended progressive lenses (no-line bifocals). He said it's likely like I'll feel back to normal with those. He also said I'm in a bit of a Catch 22: magnifiers don't play nicely...
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Forum: Needlework
January 6th 15, 02:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
Looks like an excellent tip. Thank you! I just wish I had a local shop with different options to try out before buying. We'll see what the optometrist says as well.
Just a year or so ago, I was...
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Forum: Needlework
January 5th 15, 07:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Eyes
At the ripe young age of 46, my eyesight is getting problematic. Hard to see the small stuff. If I take off my glasses, I can hold my work real close and see the holes BETTER than with my glasses;...
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Forum: Needlework
April 4th 14, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Where to find 32-count linen
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
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Forum: Needlework
April 3rd 14, 02:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Views: 800
frogging. .. cut from the front or back?
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...
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Forum: Needlework
April 3rd 14, 02:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,597
Knitting a Patch
My favorite line: "Nothing is as easy as it looks." I love how it just sits there being subtly provocative but with no explanation or elaboration.
Also, I love how the group's responses have taught...
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Forum: Needlework
April 2nd 14, 10:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,080
Celestial Dragon -- how much floss
Hi.
I'm getting my ducks in a row to undertake TW's Celestial Dragon. Does anyone have any idea how much floss I'll need -- I'll be working it on 28 count, just like the directions state. I'm...
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Forum: Needlework
March 27th 14, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Working with metallic threads
Hi,
I will be embarking upon a Celtic Dragon pattern in the next couple of months. Any great new tips for working with metallic floss?
New brands that are easier to work with but still perform...
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Forum: Needlework
June 14th 13, 01:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,942
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Forum: Needlework
June 13th 13, 04:40 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,942
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Forum: Needlework
June 11th 13, 07:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 82
Views: 224,455
Floss Organizing System ??
I inherited from my mother-in-law a set of bags on rings -- I don't know the brand name, but they were zip top with two holes on the edge -- they were bigger and thicker than the bags I've found more...
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