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Hi all, I'm sure this has been answered elsewhere but I can't seem to find it at the moment! I'm interested in using Caron silks for a new design for my mum (probably this one: http://inkcircles.bigcartel.com/product/bramble-and-the-rose ) but I've never used them before and I'm having trouble under...

I first started using Pinterest when I was looking for ideas for my "Best Lady" outfit (I was the equivalent of a Best Man at a Civil Partnership in May). You had to install this extra button on your browser (a bit like the Amazon "Add this to my wishlist button") and then wherev...

You might find this thread useful for reviews of other software - http://www.crossstitchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2270 I would also second the suggestion of getting in touch with Skitzzzz. Last year I tried to make a pattern from a photo and it took months of tweaking both the image before I...

That's a lovely project and it'll look great on Taboo. Personally though I think you took too much away when you removed the background. I quite like the arch behind them and I feel like it gives a frame to the picture. Although I can see that it was a pretty difficult job removing all the backgroun...

I've got one of those too. Mine does have a magnifying glass bit but you can bend it out of the way if you don't want to use it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-Vus ... B002768HT6

Flo

Hi All, I don't know how many of you are Game of Thrones fans but the costumes they have are amazing. I didn't realise quite HOW stunning and intricate the embroidery was until I stumbled on this website! http://www.michelecarragherembroidery.com/index.htm Have a look. They're simply gorgeous! Flo

Gosh that sounds like an exhausting time for you all!

And what rotters taking the bed and the kitchen table!

Hope everything improves for you all.
Flo

Or you could ask our wonderful skitzzzzz who has converted pictures to beautiful charts for several members...

Flo

Sorry to hear that Mabel.

Hopefully the cat the gardener found is not him and he'll come swanning in the door wondering why you're all so worried!

Flo

What a gorgeous photo! Visiting the Farne Islands is still something I haven't done but really really want to! There was a thing about them on the BBC news this morning. Apparently the population is thriving! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23370817 Lindisfarne is worth a visit if you ...

Yes it is used for the exterior and interior of Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter films.

Maggie - It's just as big and even better! There's now an internet cafe bit and they serve lunches.... I will check inside the guildhouse next time I'm down there. Mabel - My in-laws felt the last time that they went to Alnwick Castle that it was overpriced for what you get to see. I think they're c...

Maggie I go to Alnwick all the time and I didn't know that was there!

I suppose I get so misty eyed with Barter Books I never notice anything else....
http://www.barterbooks.co.uk/

Will need to make a special trip next time!
Flo

There's a shop in Edinburgh's Grassmarket - http://edinburghembroideryshop.co.uk/ And another on Blair Street just off the Royal Mile - http://www.edinburghcontemporarycrafts.co.uk/ (just beware of their map on their contact us page - it's directing you to their old location!) We do also have a Hobb...

I have to admit that's one of the reasons that I want a new phone. I have the 3GS and those covers won't fit mine!

Great stitching by the way!

Flo

Since all the new regulations I've never been brave enough to do stitching on a plane or in the airport. But just in case I do decide to, I've bought one of these thread cutters from Sew and So. http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Clover-Thread-Cutter-Pendant---Antique-Gold__CLO-CL455.aspx Since it l...

I gave up on Facebook, so called friends never seemed interested in what I had to say and nobody seemed to have noticed that I hadn't been on for months for I de-activated my account. It's just possible that they may not have seen your posts. FB makes weird assumptions that if you haven't clicked o...

I was thinking that a washed out wine colour might look good.

Like maybe this rose colour?


Flo

I think that this group were campaigning against it but I'm not sure what they can do now that it has Royal Assent....

http://www.stop43.org.uk/

Flo

Hi Amanda, It only got Royal Assent last week so it is pretty new. BUT this particular clause is buried in with a lot of other things that don't seem particularly connected to me - e.g. make sure there is a link between directors’ pay and long-term company performance by giving shareholders of UK qu...