Dont worry I'm sure no one was offended. I lurk mostly and rarely post but everyone here seems friendly and helpful . I'm moslty interested in a cross over between printing ( for background), machine and then hand finishing. Although I might have to retire before I get the time to get to grips with it.
If you find a group that deals with freehand embroidery could you post the address here? Most of the groups I found had been abandoned ( no posting).
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