Just finished Crewel Yule and it was as good as ever (although I liked a different, dark horse, suspect better for the murder (grin)). Let's see, Embroidered Truth (for which I'm waiting on hold with the library, at 6 of 9 holds) is the one where we get rid of John, right? Let's get Godwin someone...

Dear friends, hello! We've added a new freebie to our free embroidery designs archive. It's Grape Vine design in xs technique - very nice one, with vintage look. You may get the design he http://www.abc-cross-stitch-patterns.com/Free_Patterns/ P.S. We've also added several new embroidery...

I haven't heard anyone or anything about the joining in the ornament swap - is something going on in here or what. I still like to join in Maureen's ornament swap and also I will be having a One on One ornament swap. Just let me know - email me at if you have any...

I have a kit here that I would like to do on perf paper, but it's larger than the standard (is it 9x12?) sheet. Does anyone have a source for larger pieces (about 16x16)? Perhaps the manufacturer could send an uncut piece? -- Karen C - California Finished 6/28/05 - Painted Bunting (Bucilla)

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Hello friends, We new here, and just wanted to let you know about us and about our embroidery. We have 2 websites with machine embroidery and machine cross-stitch. We believe in designs speaks for itself, therefore What You See on the images Is What You Get in machine sewing. We also represent...

Hi everybody, I've sent my regrets for my delay in responding to those who e-mailed me to join the Christmas ornament exchange, but summer is here and I have been living on the beach of late. Now that I look like a crispy critter I'm back to my regular 'home' routine of stitching and r.c.t.n. :) ...

I have been in contact with the owners of The Busy Needle and Kelsey's Needle Krafts and they need your help again this year. If you can spare some time, each shop needs ornaments stitched and the proceeds go to local charities. I've stitched for both of these causes a few years now and have...

The new download is an adorable Santa image titled, "Shhh!" at www.jaenne.com Jaenne

I was sent the following from a newswire service. Velly interesting if true. Fred http://www.stitchaway.com Don't backstitch to email just stitchit. If you are on thin ice you might as well dance!

I just wanted to let everyone know that it isn't too late to make an entry in the Michigan State Fair........they extended the deadline - but you have to get your entry paperwork in the mail TODAY!! Then, project turn-in dates are Aug 1-3rd. This is the 100th State Fair in Detroit so special...

To Leslie who sent me Nancy's e-mail address: I tried it and my e-mail was returned. Something about "permanent fatal errors". Just wanted you to know. Any further suggestions? Sincerely, Mary Ann Goodin

If you are interesting to join in my One on One christmas swap, just email me and I will sign you up with a partner. The ornaments MUST be "handmade". All you have to do is to make 1 ornament for your partner (you will get one back from your partner). I will be taking names now until Sept 15th. Do...

Mary Vandenberg stitched and designed some of the most beautiful hardanger pieces I have ever seen. Her company name was The Elegant Needle. She taught for The Creative Arts and Textiles Show (now known as the Cross Stitch Festival) and the National Counted Cross Stitch Show. A few years ago...

O.k. I know who wants to do this ornament swap, but Outlook Express is telling me I don't belong to any newsgroups, nor do I have a hotmail account. News to me. As soon as I get it straightened out, (one or two days at most) I'll send out my snail mail address. Sorry to those of you who have...

Four of us have started one of those chart-swap round robins (It just got back to me in record time!) but we really would like more members. Since there are only the four of us in Europe (unbelievable!) if three or four folk in America/Canada/Audtralia/NZ etc., would like to join, they`d be...

I posted an image to RCTN-Photos (a yahoo group)! if anyone wants to see it, I'll happily mail them an image! Cheryl

"Cupid's Harvest" can be downloaded at www.jaenne.com Jaenne

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/23/BAGCTDSCDK1.DTL "The main myth is that knitters and crocheters are largely old ladies, said the conventioneers, who were largely old ladies." Click on the byline and you can send the young-un e-mail about why "largely old ladies" were there...

Hello, There's a new online community designed for everybody who enjoys cooking, gardening, crafts and family life. You are cordially invited to join the discussion and share in the fun of learning new ideas and giving others the benefit of your own experience and...