My name is Margie, from Chicago IL. I'm brand new to the forum (super excited about it!!) and some-what new to cross stitching. I started about a year ago, just working on small pieces to mainly give out to my buddies. I have a very minimal Etsy store as well, I mainly only sell completed pieces that are framed.
Still getting used to the craft but I am totally in love with it! I'm really excited to talk to/see what more experienced stitchers do
I do have a question to start off with, in regards to colored aida.. what do you guys do to get more obscure colors? For instance if you needed a dark maroon fabric, do you have a favorite website or store or brand?
xoxox Margie
Hi Margie and welcome to the forum from a Chicago transplant to South Carolina! Spent my first 35 years in Chicago and have to admit that today, after getting pictures from family and friends still there, I think I really appreciate winter down South 
. Far too many memories of sitting in cold cars trying to warm them up and driving in the white stuff if the car did start. I do have great memories of doing crafts though in cozy living rooms and drinking hot tea (or Irish coffee 
) as well. Cross stitching is a great way to spend the cold days indoors. 
