http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/carols-needlework-blog.html The place to visit for tips and techniques on all sorts of needlework, including blackwork, cross stitch, hardanger, needlepoint and whitework. en-us Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:52:39 +0100 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:52:39 +0100 Easy Blogs ( http://www.easyblogs.com ) http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e28 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e28 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:52:39 +0100 Stitchin'Time, my (almost) monthly ezine now goes out to 984 subscribers. I am offering a prize for the 1000th person to sign up. Yes the lucky person will get their choice of free pattern from all my designs! I will keep my eye on the numbers in the next couple... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e27 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e27 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:08:15 +0100 I belong to a number of Yahoo groups related to stitching and another member, Bette, recently posted photos of her recent projects. They were so lovely I just had to ask her permission to share them with you here. Bette tells us about her gorgeous trees... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e26 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e26 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:22:28 +0100 Today I thought I would share with you my first embroidered postcard, made for a swap on a yahoo group that I belong to. We each have to make a number of postcards and send them off in an envelope to be shared between the ladies taking part. In return we... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e25 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e25 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:45:04 +0100 After taking my son to work on Sunday morning (he is a chef) I popped in to a car boot sale before heading home. It was a disappointing turnout with only a few sellers trying to get rid of their unwanted items. However, my Mum always used to say "One man's... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e24 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200804.html#e24 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:52:14 +0100 Nothing says you care more than a hand made gift that you have put thought and time into. I was recently invited to my cousin's wedding and rather than pick an item off the wedding present list, and risk someone else choosing the same gift, I decided... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200803.html#e23 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200803.html#e23 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:36:09 +0100 I was a lucky girl this morning. I visited our local charity shop in search of some blue men's shirts to cut up for use in my crazy quilt. I found three in different shades which will work well so was happy when I went to the counter to pay for them. Then I... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200803.html#e22 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200803.html#e22 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:28:05 +0100 Cutwork embroidery has been around for a long time and seems to be gaining in popularity. As of yet, the cutwork section of the site is in its infancy but I wanted to bring your attention to a wonderful designer from Poland,Joanna Jakuszewska. She... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200802.html#e21 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200802.html#e21 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:07:19 +0100 I received a lovely letter in the post this week, from another Carol. I would love to share it with you. "I have spokent to you on the phone several years ago. I would now like to say "Thank you" for your chart "Welcome Baby". Its the most used one in... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200801.html#e20 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200801.html#e20 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:49:30 +0100 Marion from the UK recently wrote to tell me about her introduction to designing cross stitch. Here is her story: "My interest in designing is purely on a personal basis. Two years ago I was asked to design and stitch a cross-stitch picture for our SWRI... http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200711.html#e19 http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/200711.html#e19 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:50:26 +0100 Wow life has kept me busy lately. So busy I have been building the site but not adding to my personal blog here. This weekend was really exciting! My husband's boss has his own light aircraft and he invited us out for a trip. We flew out to the seaside,...