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I am researching different brands of embroidery scissors... 3 1/2" and I was wondering if you all could tell me what you use and/or what you recommend. I have a small fold up pair right now that I'm using and would like to buy a nice pair that will last. I can't decide if I need the straight or...

When I was a new bride in a strange city and we had very little money, my DH purchased a kit for me. Now, 31 years later, I've tried many hobbies and now I'm back to cross stitching and really enjoying learning from this group. I've done several cross stitch pieces over the years but my favorite wil...

Hi Sandi, I just got my Grip It Plus floor stand put together and I LOVE IT! I've never used a floor stand before but it makes things (for me at least) much easier. I've been trying the two handed stitching and it's going well. I did purchase a Daylight magnifier that I clamped on and an Ott light t...

So the trading card plastic pockets didn't work very well . When I turned a page, the floss bobbins would fall out. So...for now, I've placed them in zip lock bags 200's in one, 300's in another and so on. I have stash from 30 years that I'm sad to say isn't organized , so after I put get everything...

Thank you Carole!

I've been browsing the site and the more I browse, I find I have more questions... 1. How do I get the smiles to attach? Mine aren't disabled. 2. I have only worked with one needle going at a time but I want to learn how to have multiple needles "parked" and ready on my fabric. How do you ...

So I went to Walmart last night and found "Ulta Pro 9 Pocket Pages" for trading cards...35 pages of 9 for under $5 so two packs should be enough for every DMC color plus plenty left over for specialty floss. The bobbins fit great. I'm going to start organizing my floss and put the pages in...

Welcome from North Carolina USA! This group is so helpful and this forum so addictive! Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Ah...so many things you can stitch for your baby. Have fun. I am also pretty much self taught and I continue to learn more every day and this group has been remarkable. I ...

Hi and welcome from North Carolina USA
I'm new to the forum too and have found everyone to be welcoming and helpful in any question I have had. Also it's nice to just browse here as I have learned alot but feel free to ask away!
Donna

Athalie, I have a huge dollhouse I'm working on now but it's from a kit by Real Good Toys. It will take me years to complete. One reason I started a dollhouse is so that I could eventually attempt miniature stitching projects. So far, I have just been collecting furniture and tiny items while the bu...

I ordered my first HAED chart yesterday but won't start right away. I have done needlepoint and I'm familiar with tent stitching but the 2 over 1 for cross stitching....you've lost me....
Donna

Hi and welcome! I'm a new member and have recently gotten back into stitching and a lot has changed apparently since I cross stitched in the 80's. I am working on a pattern about the size of yours and have ordered 8X8 Q snap frames. The frames fit on the fabric like a hoop so you have to have enough...

I ordered an 8X8" frame. My stitch area is about 15X23. I have a scroll frame that came with my lap stand. I may try this out to see how it works while I'm waiting on my Q snap to arrive. Guess I'll baste top and bottom onto scrolls. Do I need to do anything to the sides or is top and bottom en...

Thank you. I'll take mine back and order a set of Q snaps!
Donna

I've been hearing about how wonderful the Q snap frames are so I went to Michaels and bought what looked like the same thing. I bought a size too big as I later realized it's supposed to work like a hoop... but it's REALLY hard to get the clamps on and off and I'm wondering if the Q snaps enable you...

Mabel....WOW! I hope to be able to do something like this someday for the dollhouse I'm working on.... Thanks for sharing!
Donna

Doesn't she do the William Morris-like designs? If she is the designer I'm thinking of, she has books that have colored charts you can stitch by. Check ebay or Amazon for her books. Hope this helps.
Donna

The largest project I've completed is this: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/6998994765_949a9f3b2d.jpg It's 20"x 8" and took me 5 months to complete in 2010. This was stitched after a 10+ year break from stitching. Calico, absolutely love the picture of your birds you cross stitched. Wa...

If you could go anywhere in the world and shop for needlework items, where would you go and what would you buy (if money not an object)?
I'll start... I would love to go to England. I'd purchase some antique scissors or a very large kit or pattern.

I'm finding that I am doing more cross country lately when I used to park. I think the cross country is definately faster and saves floss.