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I'm new here, but a regular over at rec.crafts.textiles.quilting. I need some advice please. I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? Thanks, Cynthia |
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Jacquard_The_Ripper wrote:
Hi the I'm new here, but a regular over at rec.crafts.textiles.quilting. I need some advice please. I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? Here's my suggestion for something beautiful for Halloween: http://www.lavenderwings.com/witchesdance.gif An elaborate sampler? Hmmmm, how about one of these: http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/In...ny_s_quilt.htm http://www.drawnthread.com/OpenHeart.html http://www.drawnthread.com/MarriageofMinds.html http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/Pe...en_sampler.htm As for where to get it on line, my first choice is always Kim at Fabrics2u.com. A close second would be the Silver Needle at www.thesilverneedle.com. This second one is definitely my favorite place to drool, as they have an oft-updated "just arrived" page. As you can see, Wynham needleworks is also a pretty cool place to wander around, but I can't comment on their service, as I have never bought from them. They probably have the most extensive collection of traditional sampler type works, thought. Elizabeth -- *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~living well is the best revenge~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* The most important thing one woman can do for another is to illuminate and expand her sense of actual possibilities. --Adrienne Rich *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*barnacle-encrusted bitch~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* |
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"Jacquard_The_Ripper" wrote I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? You didn't say in which country you live or if any particular style appeals to you, but here are a few names: http://www.pawprintscrossstitch.com/ in Ohio; http://www.salt-and-pepper.com/ in Texas http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ in the UK http://www.fabrics2u.com/ http://www.elegantstitch.com/ in California http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/ in Connecticut In addition, most of these places will do special orders from Hoffman Distributing www.hoffmandis.com (which is basically "pattern central"!) and will often "kit up" (gather the supplies) for you too. Not affiliated etc etc and hope this helps. emerald |
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Yes, I guess I omitted some information that might be relevant. I'm in Western Canada, but I don't mind buying internationally for something beautiful. In samplers, what I meant was traditional looking ones, and large. I've looked through a few sites, and so far, I like Moira Blackburn's stuff the best other than some ones made by Permin. It doesn't have to be an exact replica of an old one, just that idea, with rows of different things. My mother has been getting catalogues from "The Stitchery" for years--are they reliable? Also, what's the difference between 16- and 18-count? Thanks, Cynthia On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 08:50:20 -0600, Jacquard_The_Ripper wrote: Hi the I'm new here, but a regular over at rec.crafts.textiles.quilting. I need some advice please. I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? Thanks, Cynthia |
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Here's my suggestion for something beautiful for Halloween:
http://www.lavenderwings.com/witchesdance.gif An elaborate sampler? Hmmmm, how about one of these: http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/In...ny_s_quilt.htm http://www.drawnthread.com/OpenHeart.html http://www.drawnthread.com/MarriageofMinds.html http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/Pe...en_sampler.htm As for where to get it on line, my first choice is always Kim at Fabrics2u.com. A close second would be the Silver Needle at www.thesilverneedle.com. Thank you so much. I'm so glad I came here. This is exactly what I was talking about. What wonderful links. Cynthia |
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Jacquard_The_Ripper wrote:
Here's my suggestion for something beautiful for Halloween: http://www.lavenderwings.com/witchesdance.gif An elaborate sampler? Hmmmm, how about one of these: http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/In...ny_s_quilt.htm http://www.drawnthread.com/OpenHeart.html http://www.drawnthread.com/MarriageofMinds.html http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/Pe...en_sampler.htm These are *gorgeous* samplers, but does anyone besides me get frustrated at the photos that don't show the words clearly? To me, what the words say is just as - or maybe even more - important than the colors or the stitches. And in the details at the side, it wouldn't take much for the designers to type in the words of what the samplers say. (Some designers do that, but not the majority!) Sue -- Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen The Magazine of Folk and World Music http://www.dirtylinen.com |
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Welcome to a fellow Western Canadian! How far west are you? I'm on Vancouver
Island The number of stitches per inch: 16 and 18 respectively. So the larger the number of stitches per inch, the smaller the finished design. If you are interested in stitching a sampler, you may find some of them unsuitable for aida fabric and be better off trying something else such as linen, lugana, jubilee, jobelan etc. A really good place to get some info is Kathy Dyer's page: http://users.rcn.com/kdyer.dnai/ Hi emerald: I'm in Calgary. I could tell you all about quilting, but where's the best place here for cross stitch supplies? Cynthia |
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Hello Cynthia! I'm also an RCTQer....welcome to the other half of my world!
;-) -- Dannielle from NY http://www.beitzell.com/dannielle/index.htm "Jacquard_The_Ripper" wrote in message ... Hi the I'm new here, but a regular over at rec.crafts.textiles.quilting. I need some advice please. I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross stitch (kits) online. I'm specifically looking for an elaborate sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? Thanks, Cynthia |
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I'd like to know where are some reliable places to buy counted cross
stitch (kits) online. My absolute favorite online (and also has a physical store in Michigan.... if I could ever get there) shop: www.stitchesnthings.com The ladies here are wonderful!! Another very nice place - and this one I've been to their brick & mortar store as well - www.debsstitchery.com They're in western Kentucky. And of course there's always www.herrschners.com or www.nordicneedle.com Jenn L. View My Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/jaliace Current projects: Chicago Skyline (The Needlecraftsman) Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia) |
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I'm specifically looking for an elaborate
sampler (wall hanging) and something beautiful for Halloween. Any suggestions? Cynthia, first go to www.hoffmandis.com This is a site that is very user friendly and has a fantastic number of pictures of charts and kits. When you get there click on "on line reference catalog" on the left then when you get there click on "keyword" and then enter Halloween in the box. You can not order from them, but get the reference number and the name of the company that printed it, and I would get the name of the chart, and a LNS can order it for you. Now, for a super on line shop...there are a lot of good ones, but this is the one I like...again a user friendly site and the owner is very prompt and carries a lot of stuff there. She could order it if she doesn't have it. On Lydia's site she has on the left a list of things, check "charts" and you will get a list of the chart companies she carries. Maybe your pick from Hoffmandis might be there. Have fun, Boo |
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