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New Here
Hello all (or as we say down here in SE Georgia, "Hey, all ya'all!") My name is Tara. I've been lurking for about 6 weeks. As I've been part of some negative newsgroups in the past, I always lurk so I...
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OT: hair cut
I had 12 inches lopped off today and now wondering what hubby will think when he gets home! I have a cute little bob now. So much lighter for the summer ahead. Now I know how sheep feel!
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Where is everyone??
For the last week or so I have had no more than 10 posts a day here. Has there been more activity, or is everyone busy stitching instead of reading newsgroups?? Gillian
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framing questions
Can anybody tell me where a good place to get my needlework framed around Vancouver, B.C. would be? The piece I want to frame is petit point, done with eterna silk 2 strand on 32 ct. silk mesh and...
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Buying a 2nd-hand book on Tambour
I have been trying (it seems forever!) to buy listed books available on this subject at They have the book OK (3 copies n fact) but all second hand. The second-hand sellers will not sell to me in New...
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x-stitch bib backing question
My DDIL is stitching a stamped x-stitch bib and wants to put some kind of material or lining on the back of the stitching to protect it during washings. Any ideas? aeromom
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Pineapple-Wearing Swans, Anyone?
Great article, thanks for posting it, Karen! :-) Michelle Stitchy Kitty
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free vintage trim
If anyone is interested, is giving away a free yard of vintage trim. Pammy
 
Framing Question
I have a cross stitch piece I have done on linen (my first). I have an old antique round frame that I wish to put it in. I'm not sure if I should leave it under the glass or not. The glass is 50+...
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Parterre
Has anyone done these by Christine Harris, worked out your own, etc? I am about to start mine and thinking it could be kind of interesting as read now that it takes 15 hours to accomplish a 2x2 inch...
 
Is Wanda still here?
A few years ago there was an RCTNer named Wanda. She had been "mom" to Oyo, the beautiful Serval who was the model for Karen Couchman's "Pharaoh's Pet." For those who haven't seen it, here's the link:...
 
doing counted cross stitch at work
I work as a one-on-one paraprofessional for a special ed student. When the student is working in Keyboarding class or has peer leadership, it becomes my time to stitch. I'm currently stitching a Laura...
 
OT: Attention Deficit Disorder Scarves
This is only slightly needlework related, but since I'm not a regular on r.c.t.yarns, I thought I'd post this here. As I mentioned in another post, I've been knitting a lot lately. I call my scarves...
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Lace exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Art
People in the mid-Atlantic area might be interested in visiting the Baltimore Museum of Art sometime this spring/summer to view a special exhibit. See web page for more details: on Saturday, April 2nd...
 
Stitching giggle
oh no LOL! Reminds me of a time a few years ago when DD decided to open EVERY single Lee Valley Watchmaker case I had (oh maybe $200 worth - close to it at least) I came out of my room one morning to...
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