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Feb 9, 2010, colorfastness of floss

I recieved a stamped tablecloth kit as a bridal showeer gift almost 32 years ago. Last night I finally finished it. Due to time it has taken to get

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Feb 8, 2010, miscut hardanger

I am working on a piece for a ring bearer's pillow. I knew it was time for a break but I didn't take one. I should have! I mis-cut! I think things

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Feb 6, 2010, Homemade Valentines Cards are extra Special

Homemade Valentines cards mean so much more than shop bought ones. Why not stitch your loved one a cross stitch heart being carried by the cutest little bunny? This free cross stitch chart is super simple.

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Feb 6, 2010, needlework frames that keep the fabric taut

Is there any scroll frame that holds the sides of the fabric? I find that with a scroll frame, while the fabric can be tight, it always sags on the

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Feb 6, 2010, Italian hem stitch

I am working with some Monks cloth.I have finished the blanket but i would like to know how to do the Italian hem stitch or one that would be very pretty

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Feb 4, 2010, Cross Stitch with Bead decoration

I purchased a Mill Hill cross stitch pattern which includes a lot of beading. I have the 28 count linen, the floss and the beads but I'm unclear which

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Feb 4, 2010, Machine Hemstitching

Is there anywhere in California that I can have some hemstitching done by machine? I am located in Santa Cruz, C

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Feb 2, 2010, hardanger buttonhole flower

I an having trouble learning to do a hardanger buttonhole flower, looks something like a star. It is worked over several bars with eight petals extending

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Jan 31, 2010, cleaning hardanger embroidery

My aunt made some lovely hardanger pieces for me but over the years they have become soiled...how do i clean them without ruining them

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Jan 29, 2010, Basic Embroidery Stitches

The place to go to find instructions and diagrams for all the basic embroidery stitches I have used in my free online needlework lessons. This is building into a comprehensive guide to hand embroidery stitches.

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Jan 28, 2010, how can I remove a stubborn stain

I have had a puppy puddle on my embroidery and I didn't discover it until it had dried. Can anyone give me any ideas on how to remove the stain?

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Jan 24, 2010, single cross stitch

How do I start and finish a single cross stitch, without running the floss over an empty area to start another x? That is a great question, Kim.

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Jan 24, 2010, ring cushion pattern needed

I want to do a cross stitch ring cushion. What will I

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Jan 23, 2010, How do I get Lemon Oil off of needlepoint?

I was dusting my pie safe and apparently had too much lemon oil on my cloth. As I rounded a corner several drops of the lemon oil splattered onto my

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Jan 23, 2010, how much floss will I need

How do I know how much of one color I will need. The pattern tells me how many stitches there are of each

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