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Jul 8, 2008, Drawn thread work - Whitework sampler band 2

We will learn drawn thread work in band 2 of our stitchalong whitework sampler. Find out the difference between pulled work and drawn thread needlework.

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Jun 28, 2008, Baby cross stitch patterns

What better way to celebrate a new addition to the family than by choosing from the baby cross stitch patterns available. This band sampler can be adapted into a new baby card as well.

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Jun 26, 2008, Olive oil on my needlepoint

A bottle of olive oil broke and saturated about half of a needlepoint project that I was working on and have not finished. I washed it in Woollite and

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Jun 25, 2008, Twisting Thread

Is there an easy way to keep threads from twisting while stitching? It is the reason that I can actually see an x on my projects and they don't look

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Jun 25, 2008, Outlining applique with backstitch

What is the correct way to make a point with backstitch? For example points on

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Jun 24, 2008, About me, needlework and this site

Join me as I relate a story about me and my love of needlework. Find out how I ended up doing something I love and earning money too!

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Jun 23, 2008, Bitten by the Designing Bug

I started cross stitching when I was in high school, back in the late 1970's. I wanted to stitch butterflies and moths but the only patterns I could

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Jun 23, 2008, A story of creative inspiration

What gives you creative inspiration. Share your story and read how Maria was inspired to combine her love of needlework and painting.

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Jun 21, 2008, Trying to find a stitch my grandmother used

I'm trying to find a stitch my grandmother used in the 1940s. It looks like a square bird foot, or a comb with the some tynes (spaced out)going one

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Jun 20, 2008, Blackwork for beginners new ebook

Blackwork for beginners new ebook is your road map to success. We show you how to plan your double running stitch journeys and get the results you want with no tangles or frustration

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Jun 19, 2008, Organize your stash - tips and ideas for your needlework bits and pieces

Do you have trouble finding your needlework supplies? Ever bought the same thread twice? Learn how to organize your stash.

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Jun 19, 2008, how to remove a pop stain

I accidently spilled pop (soft drink) on my cross stitch fabric in the upper left corner and a small spot on the left bottom corner. Is there a way

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Jun 17, 2008, Cross stitch pattern from photo

I am looking for a computer program that will scan a photo so you can cross stitch the picture. I am wanting to cross stitch a picture of my parents

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Jun 15, 2008, Beginner cross stitch kits for children of all ages

All sorts of subjects are included in these beginner cross stitch kits. A great introduction to cross stitch.

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Jun 15, 2008, Cross stitching kits for beginners

Choose from these mini cross stitching kits of sports and occupations. Just £1.50 each. These cross stitching kits are great for beginners of any age learning how to cross stitch.

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