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Knitting - BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 23 April. "In A Gripping Yarn, Jane Garvey explores the world of knitting. It's a lot more exciting and dynamic than the simple 'knit one, purl one' sweater would have you...
 
Looking for alpaca yarn
Hi all, I know several of you are knitters/crocheters, so thought I'd try here. Several years ago I purchased some yarn. I finally found a pattern to use with it and have found I need more than what I...
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Where to find 32-count linen
Apparently, Kansas City is a needlework wasteland. What's a good online store where I can find 32-count linen, antique white, 17.25 x 20.5 inches or larger? Thanks! --Danny
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Celestial Dragon -- how much floss
Hi. I'm getting my ducks in a row to undertake TW's Celestial Dragon. Does anyo ne have any idea how much floss I'll need -- I'll be working it on 28 count , just like the directions state. I'm...
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Working with metallic threads
Hi, I will be embarking upon a Celtic Dragon pattern in the next couple of months. Any great new tips for working with metallic floss? New brands that are easier to work with but still perform well?...
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Guess who's b-d is today?
Everyone join in! Happy birthday tooo yoooouuuu, Happy biiiirthdaaaay toooo yoooouuu, Happy biiiiiiiiiirthdaaaaaaaay deeeeaaaaar Shhheeeeeeeeennnnaaaaa, Happy biiiiiiiiiiirthdaaaaaaaaaaay tooooooo...
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DMC floss changes
Just saw on Scarlet Quince site that changes are coming to DMC floss in the US. These are the changes: discontinued first, substitute second. 504 to 3813 731 to 732 776 to 3326 781 to 782 306 to 3760...
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Check off list for Weeks floss (and others, SS Crescent)?
Looking for lists of over dyed thread so I can keep track of which ones I have?
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Eva Rosenstand Kit - Color Descriptions - Help
I need some expert advice and I'm hoping someone on this group can help me out. I am having a great deal of trouble with the floss color descriptions in an old Eva Rosenstand Kit. It is Article...
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Visual representation needed of a tatting pattern
Hello, Would anyone be so kind as to draw a picture of what these tatting instruct ions look like? Tatted Insertion Blue and ecru knitting cotton, No. 40 was used for this. Tie the ends of tw o colors...
 
Visual representation of a tatted insertion pattern
Hello, Would anyone be so kind as to draw a picture of what these tatting instruct ions look like? Tatted Insertion Blue and ecru knitting cotton, No. 40 was used for this. Tie the ends of tw o colors...
 
Knitting a Patch
I know this isn't a knitting forum, but I'm hoping some of you can help me. My editor insisted I change the name of the next Betsy Devonshire book, w hich I was calling The Needle Case. After some...
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re-birth of a designer?
Its been festering for some time now, but it, finally happened. I've broken into my stash after its safe storage for many years. Oh I knew about the l ovely linens and silks and beads. The other day,...
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de-stashing
well, it's technically not MY de-stashing, but a member of my congregation. I was given a collection of charts, floss, etc., and there are several ang el charts by MarBek, similar to this collection...
 
Stitcher's World magazine, Jan 2001
Need the 6th part of Exotic Garden Rug found in the Stitcher's World magazine dated Jan 2001. Can anyone help me with that? Thanks, Deb
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