Does anyone know where to get a Judaic cross stick tablecloth. I’ve been looking for over a year now. Crafty needle hasn’t been open in a year. Thanks.

Hi, I used to read this group on a daily basis, but haven't visited in many, many years. I lost my job (twice!!), found a new job, then retired a few years ago. Unfortunately, due to shoulder, back, and neck problems I haven't stitched much since then. So, I'm purging my stash. Does anyone...

I just found this post. I'm so glad to hear the SOX Festivals have come back. Is there a link where I can enter my info to get notified when events are coming up for 2018 festivals?

An elderly woman in our building put a tablecloth on display one evening last week prior to it being picked up by the museum. She thought it was needlepoint but actually it was 9 large squares of cross stitch flower bouquets, crocheted together to make the cloth. The work was lovely, the back...

I was cleaning out some bins and came across these two - and I know I will never stitch them. If you might, send me a message and I'll send them to you. Wendy (who hasn't posted since about 2001)

I'm back! Finally took the time to email my news server and get posting turned on for my account. I finished "Bluebird Garden" by Artful Offerings. The picture of the model did not match the graph. Two of the blues were switched by the model stitcher I guess. My email got no reply so I ended up...

Does anyone know if Catherine Strickler of Indigo Rose is still designing or in business? I've tried to contact her through an old e-mail address and phone number but the e-mail came back 'undeliverable' and the phone number is out of service. I did one of her scissor fobs some years ago, and...

In 1982 Paternayan changed their Persian yarn color numbering system. In 2006 on this site there was a discussion thread about the availability of a conversion chart of the old to new color numbers. Elderberry22 kindly started making a list of the old to new numbers, but the posting stopped...

Hi, I am thinking about making the pattern "Tinkle, a Cat" from the book by Brande Ormond, _American Primitives in Needlepoint_. But when I look at the Paternayan yarn numbers, they are so different! This calls for quite a lot of Dark Red #201, but when I look at color charts, 201 is quite a...

I have gotten not 1, not 2, but *5* pieces of finished needlework framed! (Okay, 3 of them are in one frame but....) Thank you Michael's for having your 80% off sale! I hope to get pics taken of them sometime next week. -- Joan If worries can cure your sickness, prolong...

I finally figured out what I was doing wrong with the settings for the ng! Aaaahhhhh, I'm *home* again! :) -- Joan If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry?

Greetings from Ontario, Canada. Long ago (and not so far away) I came across the fantastic Skyhook string stand. I still use one from time to time. I don't have time to scroll through all of the messages looking for an active link to the instructions, and was wondering if anyone knows where one...

On Thursday, April 2, 1998 at 4:00:00 AM UTC-4, Mark & Joci Kerr wrote: In the process of packing for upcoming move, I've run across several extra copies of DMC free charts. I would like to share these with non-USA stitchers first, on a first-come-fist-serve basis; then USA stitchers if...

I've been out of the needlework teaching and writing loop for a couple of years and out of the RCTN loop for several more than that. This does not mean I haven't been stitching, generating more UFOs, or participating in SEX, however! (Just last night, a friend upped my quotient of UFOs and SEX...

On Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 11:24:09 AM UTC-5, Di Messina wrote: Not sure what Martha Beth meant, but I remember it from a class I took from her last year too. I do both. I railroad occasionally when I want to pay special attention to a piece (I tend to keep the threads pretty ...

I can't find pearl cotton size 3 in the color I want to use for a project. If I substitute embroidery floss how many strands do I need to use. TIA

I told Joan she ought to take a look, she did via google groups as she is in the process of setting up a new computer, plus is away shortly. She said expect to see her post later next week, she is delighted to see you all and wants you to look at her work on rctnp. Her latest the July 4th is very...

Last night I completed Teresa Wentzler's Mini Spring sampler. I will get pics up after I wash & iron it. Next up: Hollyhocks bellpull https://www.thestitchery.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=TB2612&GASearchTerm=hollyhocks&srchcat=SearchBox I'm also making good progress on my Laura Perin's Independence...

It's Magic Mood Jeeps birthday - best wishes to you, treat yourself to something nice :)

I've uploaded to rctnp a few pics of my Victorian house, now finished & framed and progress pics of a couple other things I'm currently working on for your viewing pleasure. Amazing what I can get done when it's so quiet at work! BWAHAHA!!! -- Joan See my pictures he ...