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Framing quest
My EGA chapter brought Laura Smith, a master craftsman in color design, here for a class. We worked on Lighthouse Moon designed to teach us about color contrast and values. Intellectually, I got what...
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Re: Sun Day stitching
Alicia , i went to look at the little Sunday snail and she is such a cute Sunny creature !!! Well done !!! mirjam http://curiosities808.w=ordpress.com/2008/07/17/embroidery-project-sma...
 
Skilled XS vs. Not-So-Skilled XS
I read all the opinions with great interest ,, But since i usualy embroider, see, evaluate and hear from my collegues works that aren`t tottaly covered by the xst , it seems to me that i don`t look at...
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Re: Caron Watercolors
Dove makes dish detergent? I didn't known that. I remember years ago when Ivory was pure castile soap. Not so any more. It has surfactants and detergents and other chems. Did I say dishwasher? I...
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OT: Kid's humour
"Hey Grandpa!, can you make a noise like a frog?" "I think I can do that. Why?" "'Cos dad says when you croak, we're going to Disneyworld."
 
OT: Fletcher Saga 15 Jul 2008
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Now what do I do?
I am continuing my vow to finish a bunch of old WIPS. Ok - current project is an outline of a flower with stem and leaves. On dark raspberry colored fabric. It was kit bought at Celebrations or in...
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How Much Stash is too much
I confess I am a stash-a-holic, and the wonderful resource of the internet and eBay is fueling my addiction. I have kits, charts, fabric and threads that would take me several lifetimes to get...
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Re: Updated and new tutorials
Thanks Mirjam! ;) I hope it helps. alicia in Hawaii
 
Stitch n' pitch
I've never seen anything like this before. At least not at the pro sports level. Stitch n Pitch | Toronto Blue Jays
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basting in lines for cross stitch
I am starting a very small piece of cross stitch but it is being put(temporarily) on a large piece of fabric that has other stitching on it. I have begun the process of basting every tenth line down...
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incorporating beads in letter`s head
i wnated to give a word and esp it`s first or letter a `Crown`, This has a long tradition . I looked at my Megila =scroll, and wasn`t pleased with the crowns i saw ,,,, So i laid my finnished...
 
Re: Updated and new tutorials
Can you email me privately so that i can share some of my new ellements with you ? mirjam Here is a list to all tutorials on Curiosities808. Enjoy! ;) Links to: Washing and Blocking Embroidery; Felt...
 
Re: Updated and new tutorials
Alicia i have forwarded your adress to several of my friends ,,,, mirjam
 
OT: Prayer (etc.) Request for Janet (my stitchin' buddy)
Hi Guys, Janet's Mama passed away this morning with Janet there to hold her hand. This was not unexpected but will still be difficult for Janet and her family. I'll be driving to Birmingham tomorrow...
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