Forum: Needlework
March 10th 14, 11:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Knitting a Patch
Not trying to complicate things, but with needlework I would have thought of using pattern darning before sock darning.
Many needlepointers are using pattern darning patterns as backgrounds on hand...
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Forum: Needlework
March 20th 13, 01:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,492
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Forum: Needlework
March 15th 13, 12:47 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 14
Views: 22,774
I'm Baaa-aack!
*waving hello from Virginia*
It's a lot quieter around here these days. But I'm sure your return will generate some conversation.
Planning a new book?
Donna in Virginia
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Forum: Needlework
February 11th 13, 01:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
Needlework System 4
Oops. Forgot to mention frames, etc. I've used scroll frames, stretcher bars both regular and Evertites, and even Q-snaps with my System 4. Depending on yhe project I can stitch the stand either in...
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Forum: Needlework
February 11th 13, 01:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
Needlework System 4
I love my system 4. Fortunately for me I was able to borrow a System 4 and a Lowery stand from a friend to compare them. I decided on the System 4 because of where I stitch. It worked with my sofa....
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Forum: Needlework
January 29th 13, 02:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 6
Views: 707
off topic reading
I am wading my way through Doris Kearns Goodwin's book about Lincoln, A Team of Rivals. I am finding the beginning to be something of a slog - not as accessible as some of her other books.
Donna in...
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Forum: Needlework
January 22nd 13, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,362
Looking For Silk Thread
On Saturday, January 19, 2013 6:56:58 PM UTC-5, Maureen In Vancouver, B.C. wrote:
Hi everybody,
I've been off this computer for a very long time, but was pulled back to this group...
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Forum: Needlework
January 6th 13, 03:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 2
Views: 523
ABC Stitch Therapy
I have ordered from them for years without any problems. Even got to visit them in person last year though they are a far drive from our usual NH vacation spot.
In my experience, they are faster...
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Forum: Needlework
October 12th 12, 08:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
What I'm stitching
Working on a Sweetheart Tree wedding sampler for my niece who is getting married next June, Lynn Nicoletti's Neptune, a Halloween biscornu (dang, can't remember the designer), a round robin for...
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Forum: Needlework
August 10th 12, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 541
We missed our rctn friends
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 7:57:58 PM UTC-4, (unknown) wrote:
Cheryl and I managed to squeeze a few hours together today. It was great to catch up with news of family, and our rctn friends. We had...
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Forum: Needlework
July 9th 12, 09:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
County fair results
On Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:52:44 PM UTC-4, ndjoan wrote:
Results of my entries in the county fair a
My Day Complete - no ribbon (they only give 1st-3rd place)
Needle winder...
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Forum: Needlework
June 29th 12, 09:49 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 5
Views: 791
Canvas work "signing"
Joan,
I do exactly what you're planning on doing. I print out the pertinent info and include it in an envelope taped to the back.
I've yet to complete a canvas piece where I felt adding my...
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Forum: Needlework
June 11th 12, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 717
candlewicking floss
On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:07:48 PM UTC-4, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
ok - working on very very old UFO that uses a lot of "candlewicking
floss". I'm wondering if there is any real reason no to frog...
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Forum: Needlework
June 7th 12, 01:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 5
Views: 617
Need Help Finding This Group
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 8:56:57 PM UTC-4, Maureen In Vancouver, B.C. wrote:
Hi everyone,
I've had problems with my e-mail, now need to set up
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework in Google, or...
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Forum: Needlework
May 29th 12, 01:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,263
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Forum: Needlework
May 28th 12, 03:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,263
textile exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art
On Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:28:30 PM UTC-4, Susan Hartman wrote:
Last weekend I was lucky to be invited to a reception at the Baltimore
Museum of Art for an exhibit of Central Asian textiles -...
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Forum: Needlework
April 17th 12, 01:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,821
Eye lashes???
On Monday, April 16, 2012 4:49:18 PM UTC-4, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
How would you put 3-D eyelashes on your cross stitch project - it's for
a sleeping caterpillar. Just has to make you think "eye...
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Forum: Needlework
April 8th 12, 09:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
OT - New kitten
On Friday, April 6, 2012 7:10:06 PM UTC-4, Fran wrote:
Well, my old male cat Jabba (aka Sir Fuss-a-lot) crossed the Rainbow
bridge in Feburary. He was almost 16 years old. His litter-mate,
...
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Forum: Needlework
April 3rd 12, 01:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 619
new photo up on RCTP
It's a picture of my version of Stars of the New Millenium.
That is *gorgeous*, Donna! I like the colors you picked. It really
adds a lot to the design.
I found the pinterest...
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Forum: Needlework
March 27th 12, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 619
new photo up on RCTP
Wow. It's been a long time since I posted a photo there. Not that I haven't been having regular finishes. Just forget to share them here!
It's a picture of my version of Stars of the New Millenium....
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Forum: Needlework
March 27th 12, 02:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,466,675
Helloooooooo! Anyone there?
Finally, past weekend was a guild workshop - we brought in Beth Robertson &
Suzanne Howren "SHEAR Designs" - to do "Effective Embellishments" - which
was basically doing kind of a starting...
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Forum: Needlework
March 23rd 12, 12:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,466,675
Helloooooooo! Anyone there?
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 1:22:58 PM UTC-4, NDJoan wrote:
Where has everyone gone? I have finally gotten set up with Eternal
September and now no one is posting?????
I'm having stitchy...
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Forum: Needlework
January 31st 12, 01:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
one of those questions - how do you store
On Jan 30, 3:45*pm, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
your Mill Hill Beads
anything that doesn't come in a skein/hank of fiber = the spools, the
bobbins etc.....
Cheryl - in the...
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Forum: Needlework
January 29th 12, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,945
sew girls
On Jan 28, 10:33*am, "Ellice K." wrote:
On 1/28/12 8:30 AM, in article ,
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Forum: Needlework
January 29th 12, 01:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,945
sew girls
On Jan 27, 12:48*pm, sewgirls.com
wrote:
responding tohttp://www.sewgirls.com/needlework/Re-sew-girls-87607-.htm
sewgirls.com wrote:
Donna *wrote:
I...
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