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I try to always stitch my initials in a corner of my work.

http://194.117.223.216/majic/pageServer/0g01010005/en/Home.html -DMC website, free patterns http://www.wimblebees.com/ -Online shop http://www.thecalicocat.co.uk/ -that sells hand dyed threads and other bits and bobs. The place that sells those sugared almonds threads. http://www.theworkbasket.co.uk...

Thanks for replying, its as I thought I will stick to the hoops.

Hi, Does anybody have any tips on using a cross stitch frame with your work. I have a few different sizes of these and dont seem to be able to tension my work correctly, its fine left to right where the rollers are but I cant get the top to bottom tight enough, I have both the sew on type and the on...

I use masking tape to get everything all tight and straight, but I like the sound of double sided tape, thanks for that I will try that next time. :) Have a go with your framing its not all that difficult, double check that the glass is clean and free from any bits before sealing your master piece i...

Thanks very much Joan, you helped a lot.

I love using gold needles.

Hi,

I am new here, I am also new to Ireland, I moved here only a few months ago. Lovely place, but I am having trouble finding good shops for my stitiching supplies. Does anybody live nr Cork, Cahir, Limerick or Clonmel who knows of anywhere.

Thanks Ellie

I usually tape the edges with masking tape.

I just joined today 31 March 06, thanks everybody for the big welcome.