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I don't know that this is exactly the same sort of stitching as has been described previously, but there is a website:

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that has perforated paper for stitching on for sale. It has very pretty borders, many of which can also be stitched. There was an ad for them, plus a chart, in one of the current stitching magazines. I'll go back and look in a bit and see which one.

They look very pretty.

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Jere Williams
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I have worked on some the the Tokens and Trifles paper. It is wonderful to work on and I have never enjoyed embroidery on paper. There is a really cute design for one of the Tokens and Trifles papers that you can get from

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It is a scissor case and scissor fob. The case is made from the paper and the fob is on linen. Really cute. The design in now in my stash.

Also, on the Tokens and Trifles site you can download quite a few free designs. Really a great site.

Alice

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astitcher

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The cards are really pretty but I think they are mainly for cross stitch. I had a look at the site in Wales UK who appear to be the only stockist in UK. I thought that 7.25 GBP was expensive for one card. That is about

14 dollars. However it has given me an idea since I have to prick the holes out for the stitching cards I do. I can buy a circle punch that has a decorative edge and make my own fancy circle cards to stitch. Also I can use the pricking stencils to make fancy borders. Thanks for giving me a step up for the idea. Shirley
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Shirley Shone

Shirley,

What stitches are you using on the perferated paper? I have only seen cross-stitch and tent stitch used on the paper. Even the Victorian embroidery on paper seems to be cross-stitch only. I would be interested in seeing what you are doing with the paper.

Alice

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astitcher

I perforate my own card with the design that I wish to stitch. Basically only two stitches are used, back stitch and straight stitch. It is the placement of the stitches that give the design it appeal. I have just uploaded 4 cards that I have done using threads and beads. None of them are my own designs but copied from books or ones I have purchased. You can see them under the heading of Other Crafts on my website.

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Shirley Shone

Shirley, Your designs are lovely. I can see why you punch your own cards. You might like to try the Tokens and Trifles cards since they come in a variety of shapes. They have one packet that can be used to make a small basket. It is very nice. The paper is of very high quality and is acid free.

I enjoyed seeing your backyard and the visitor. We have a couple of squirrels in our backyard. These are wire walkers and love to tease one of our dogs.

I really like the way you use beads with the punched cards. What thread are you using for your stitching on the cards?

Alice

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astitcher

I use Madeira Super twist metallic . The rayon was a random dyed thread that I got from a show in London. I like the shiny effect of threads but have used DMC floss at times. The fine Krenik threads work well. When I use beads alone I use Nymo beading thread to attach them. Shirley

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Shirley Shone

What a talented stitcher you are! Are any of your cards made with flat silk? One looked like it.

Dianne

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Dianne Lewandowski

If you mean the variegated one, that is the random dyed rayon thread that I got from a London Show. Shirley

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Shirley Shone

I remember doing that. I always loved it, and wanted to do more.

And here I am, 50+ years later, doing "more" and loving it.

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Jere Williams

I just got the chance to look at those - GORGEOUS

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak

We had these as kids, too. When my kids were little, I'd save some of the larger, brighter, birthday cards and hole-punch around the designs, then give them a shoelace so they could "stitch" along with me.

Sue

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Susan Hartman

All this letters reminded me that as little girls , i think we were

8-9 , a teacher brought in some old cards and we embroidered the outlines. mirjam
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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

They look great Shirley!!!

Still haven't started one, but promise I will... Where do you get your card stock? Is there any special type that I should purchase?

thanks...L>I perforate my own card with the design that I wish to stitch.

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Linda D.

Most craft shops sell blank greeting cards. You need the ones that have 3 panels called a double fold over here.

The beaded ones I did I just used a strong patterned paper, then mounted it to the front of a single fold card using double sided tape.

If I want a different size card I make one from A3 or A4 plain of coloured card. No special type of card is needed. Shirley

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Shirley Shone

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