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I store each color floss in a numbered envelope. When I start a new project all I already have much of the floss the project calls for. If not, it is off to JoAnn's I go. Insert the new floss in numerical order in the box.

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Thanks, I signed up and makes it much easier in many instances to posting an image(images) to a website. Lucie

I am finishing the outlining portion of this pattern. I marked a sticky note for each block's symbol.
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I stitched this long ago, all but the outline stitch. It was in French and I needed instructions in English to finish it. Has anyone here done this before and have the colors needed for the outline? Thanks for looking, Lucie

Lucie

I googled Madeira to DMC conversion charts and they vary in color of threads. Any advice on color selection?

Carole, I am too sleepy to take a picture tonight but will post one soon.

Thanks so much for both answers. I had trouble finding my post so it has taken me a couple of days to respond. I had checked the box to notify me via email, but that didn't happen. I can't help noticing Sis worked her stitches in different directions throughout--too many for me to correct. Since I a...

Help Understanding symbols