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I knitted baby outfits for all 5 of my nieces and nephews in the 1980's but hand-knits just don't seem fashionable nowadays. It's a shame as I loved knitting small things but nobody wants them !


Linda

Some years ago I took a 10 day bus trip in Australia from Sydney to Alice Springs and en route I managed to complete half of a 6 x 6 inch cross stitch on 18 count aida

My eye sight was a lot better then than now !


Linda

I have the same problem in the UK as well, DMC flosses cost approx. the equivalent of US$ 1.20 EACH :shock: . Luckily I go on holiday to Florida every 2/3 years and I always stock up in Michaels or Joanns. I now have every colour in my stash but it takes me a while to catch up with their new colours...

Hi all, I'm looking for some ideas. I'm stitching on black aida for the first time and I don't know how to mount it when finished. I always use adhesive mountboard or foamboard as a backing board when framing light coloured aida items but I can only find those boards in white which is no good for bl...

My mum (85) spent most of last year on this kit, but in the end she got sick of it and asked me to finish it :doh: I did the background shading and all the top stitch - phew was I pleased when I eventually finished it :applesauce: ! It looks beautiful and is waiting to be washed and framed. Anyone t...

I got so fed up with this problem that I bought good quality plastic ones which are easily washed. I've still got the pile of wooden hoops if anyone would like them (free).

Linda

May I piggy-back on this thread and ask if anyone knows where I could buy either the kit or chart for the Stoney Creek Cinderella Castle cross stitch please. I have looked on many websites but no luck, I hope it hasn't been discontinued.

Many thanks and fingers crossed.

Linda

Wow! what a selection of crafts! I like them all, but my favourite has to be the last picture of a cat. It looks very much like my cat Eric.


Linda

I love the little baby girl in the pink hat! She will treasure it when she's older. Well done, all your photos are very professional but obviously you have put a lot of thought and love into them.

Linda

I can't believe how beautiful your cakes are. They look very professional but have obviously been made with love for your friends and family. You are very gifted.

Linda

Lisa wrote:congratulations

I'm pleased you've got more work to do, boring days at work really drag.
But the lack of pay rise and no time to read this forum is a doubl whammy!

Linda

No, really, I won't start another one :-) -- when the Garden Sampler gets started I'll have three plus other WIPS, so another SAL is the last thing I need. But this one in one shade plus gold is very tempting, judging by the first two parts (which I've downloaded). Question is, what do you do with ...

I want one of these (a floor lamp) but can't justify the cost! B&Q sell blue "daylight" bulbs but I don't know if they are the same thing and would give me real daylight if I fitted it into my ordinary floor lamp. Has anyone done this? Do you think it would work? Thanks Linda :idea: :i...

thanks to everyone for your replies. Just one thing ...what is HAED ?

Linda

Hi, this is my first question on this forum so please be gentle with me! I've been stitching for many years and I was taught to start in the centre of the pattern/fabric and work outwards. This has always worked fine for me, but I have read on various forums that most people start on the top edge, l...

I've got x stitch, card making, scrapbooking, beading, stamping, stencilling, drawing, painting, picture framing and jigsaw stashes, way too much to complete in my life time! My trouble is that I am a magpie, attracted to anything shiny, plus I love colours. At the moment i am also "looking aft...

Hi everyone, my name is Linda and I live in Essex, England. I have been stitching for 20+ years and have a very large trunk full of stash waiting to be tackled! I can't stop myself buying more!