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Forum: Needlework December 5th 12, 11:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 4
Views: 2,567
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Anyone have a Bill's Frame they are willing to sell?

If all else fails, you can always use a tambour hoop. In Italy, frames
are so expensive that most needlework is accomplished this way.

So sorry to hear of your problem! It's exasperating when...
Forum: Needlework November 1st 12, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
terrifc story about artist/designer

On 10/31/2012 7:22 PM, Susan Hartman wrote:
A friend sent me this story, and I thought y'all would also enjoy it.

...
Forum: Needlework August 18th 12, 01:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
I cant believe it

Congratulations! Ain't it grand?
Dianne

On 8/18/2012 5:38 AM, Donna D. wrote:
I WON me I have stitched for 30 years and never could compete with everyone
else but this year and (after I see if...
Forum: Needlework August 12th 12, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - obituary of a needlewoman

On 8/12/2012 12:00 PM, Bruce Fletcher wrote:
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9462512/Diane-Pelham-Burn.html

Wonderful article. I hope one of her children pick up on her interest.
Dianne
Forum: Needlework July 16th 12, 03:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 8
Views: 849
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
just a quick off topic note

On 7/16/2012 6:22 AM, Cheryl Isaak wrote:

I'll post more later but I got a real treat while dropping DD of at camp
yesterday AM.


We went in to the 1932 rink at the Lake Placid rinks...
Forum: Needlework June 21st 12, 10:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - sheer enjoyment

I can't thank you enough. Not only for the link, but your comments.
What a delight. Made my day. I shared it on another forum.
Dianne

On 6/21/2012 11:38 AM, Bruce wrote:
Puttin' on the Ritz...
Forum: Needlework April 19th 12, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Eyelashes

You were concerned about turkey work because you are using canvas. You
can do it on canvas, however, here's another stitch designed for counted
backgrounds - which include canvas. See a tutorial...
Forum: Needlework April 16th 12, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 16
Views: 1,815
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Eye lashes???

On 4/16/2012 3:49 PM, 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 lashes"...
Wishing I...
Forum: Needlework April 15th 12, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 16
Views: 1,520
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - New kitten

Not so common with Cavs, they are generally such calm little dogs. I
had a peke (my last dog) and she licked her front paws rather
excessively but the vet told me it was due (probably) to...
Forum: Needlework April 15th 12, 04:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 16
Views: 1,520
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - New kitten

Our 3-1/2 year old Cavalier still chews. He has some emotional
problems, or what his breeder likes to call "confidence issues". We've
had to really work hard to keep him calm, get him used to...
Forum: Needlework March 16th 12, 02:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - B ritain in the 1950s

On 3/16/2012 6:53 AM, Bruce wrote:
A bit of nostalgia - a terraced house in Liverpool that has not been
altered since the 1950s plus some dockland scenes. I remember those
kitchen cabinets....
Forum: Needlework February 24th 12, 05:07 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
article in current smithsonian mag about silk

Absolutely wonderful article . . . and I enjoyed the comments as well.
Thanks for posting!
Dianne

On 2/23/2012 4:14 PM, Susan Hartman wrote:
I really enjoyed this one:

...
Forum: Needlework February 17th 12, 11:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OT - Car Keys

That is the funniest "real life" story I've heard in years! Way to go,
Bruce! grin
So glad you shared.
Dianne


On 2/17/2012 9:14 AM, NDJoan wrote:
On Feb 11, 6:52 am,...
Forum: Needlework January 28th 12, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Monica Ferris on youtube

On 1/27/2012 1:24 PM, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHkIyRz_pIY

Oh thank you for posting that, Cheryl. I really enjoyed "meeting" her.

Dianne
Forum: Needlework December 23rd 11, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Interesting article - POW cross stitch

Absolutely amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!
Dianne

On 12/23/2011 3:00 PM, Candy Murphy wrote:
This is an interesting article that may be of interest to some of you:

Subversive Finds:...
Forum: Needlework December 15th 11, 05:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 19
Views: 3,942
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?

I couldn't have said it better. Life is rhythmic. We go in and out,
never really letting go. The same question crossed my mind. I quickly
dismissed it. I'll be out of school. I'll pick up...
Forum: Needlework December 8th 11, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Do I "HAVE" to wash the floss?

On 12/8/2011 12:07 PM, wrote:
Hello everyone I have a question. Yesterday my Wonderfull DH bought me
my christmas present. We went to the new bigger and brighter Jo-anns
...
Forum: Needlework November 27th 11, 05:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 49
Views: 5,847
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
OFF TOPIC - stand mixers

On 11/26/2011 10:27 AM, Susan Hartman wrote:
I have a KitchenAid as well- two or three years old. Rather than the
artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
got...
Forum: Needlework November 21st 11, 05:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Montpelier show

Sue, I think you are referring to "character". Artists are not just
technicians - they must impart part of their soul into a piece. Whether
that's playing the violin or stitching embroidery. One...
Forum: Needlework November 3rd 11, 04:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Open note to shops

On 11/3/2011 10:01 AM, Ellice K. wrote:
One of our best friends has been a website development manager for a long
time - starting out as writing them for clients of a small boutique company,
...
Forum: Needlework November 2nd 11, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Open note to shops

As someone who is close to attaining a bachelor's in web design and
development, I can tell you that it is *not* like it used to be.
Neophytes will soon be a thing of the past. It is changing...
Forum: Needlework October 27th 11, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Long stitches

hey Dianne - are you sure of the name of the needlework? I'm not
nitpicking but the name jumped out at me because my mother grew Plumeria
(a flower used in making leis) for years. Lovely sweet...
Forum: Needlework October 27th 11, 02:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Long stitches

On 10/27/2011 4:33 AM, Sara wrote:
On Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:54:04 -0700 (PDT), MargW
wrote:

I have several pieces like that - very frustrating. However, I find I
...
Forum: Needlework October 15th 11, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
Photo to cross stitch

Waiting for the mists to clear can be seen at
http://ohsewcrafty.typepad.com/photos/cross_stitch_fos/waitingframed.html

Jim.

Wow!
Dianne
Forum: Needlework September 27th 11, 01:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By Dianne Lewandowski
special exhibit at Winterthur

Such gorgeous pieces! I used to get a catalog from Winterthur. Wish I
could visit.

Dianne

On 9/26/2011 8:17 PM, Susan Hartman wrote:
Some of you may be interested in this exhibit at...
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