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I also recommend 123 stitch. i go there when i cant find what i need anywhere else. they have a great selection and the shipping isnt too high. also Michael's and Joann Fabrics have some pretty basic kits for fairly cheap if you just want something to get you back in the swing of things.

I did stitch it out and it took me about 5 minutes as it was so tiny. i love how it turned out and want to make more, but now im having trouble finding 16 count aida.

seems to always be something. LOL

wow foreign languages!! i guess i shouldnt complain then. LOL after all the pain to figure everything out i made it on saturday and then it wouldnt even work in the design i wanted to put it in. GRRR. so im back to the drawing board with it. i still will use it im just trying to figure out how now. ...

So sorry you have run into this, truly sounds like a nightmare to be honest. I would simply measure off an inch of the fabric and count the holes --it could be 16 count or 18 count--and about the only way you can really find out is to measure and count. The only other idea I have is just to use you...

Ok i got this pattern in the mail that i ordered online. Well its severely lacking in alot of things. It barely has a key. It has no stitch count and it doesnt tell me what count the Aida is that came with it. I plan on using this pattern again and again to make a certain thing and i want to be able...

:hugs: It sounds like this is the right step. I had to make the difficult decision to stop working at hospitals (im a nurse) because the high stress there causes flair ups in my health condition and get so sick and unhealthy. so as of right now until i can find work elsewhere im unemployed. Im marri...

That is really looking good. You have done a wonderful job!!!!!!! :applesauce: :applesauce: Thanks! that means so much coming from you rose. i was told you are the queen of waste canvas. :wink: im so mad though. with one (ONE) square left to stitch of blue in the flag i ran out of thread. grrrr. so...

perfect!

I remember you!!! :dance: :dance: I loved the gift you made for your friend (with the little USA flag in the boot, if I not mistaken!) and how you finished it off!! It was beautiful!! :D thats me!! and thank you. she loved it. her hubby is coming home soon on R&R so he'll get to see it too. :)

I think a frame of hearts or flowers (her fav kind if possible) would be pretty on the front of the card. then on the inside put the last two lines, 1 lone flower, and sign.

how does that sound?

Yes, I could do that but there probably is the equivilant in the UK, it's just I haven't discovered what it is yet! :lol: I think though, I'll watch this and see how yours comes out and what you think of it and then if you feel it's fine without the backing, I'll give it try. I have my design and s...

That's looking fab! :applesauce: :applesauce: Did you back the project in the end? I'll be following this with alot of interest. I've been unable to sort out the equivilent backing/stabiliser at the moment here in the UK, as used in U.S, but I hope it won't be too long before I can get started. :ap...

karen4bells wrote: great to see you back! Love your waste canvas project, it looks great!!

Thank you. i just finished backstitching the boot and have to stitch a flag and heart onto it and its done! woohoo.

Here are pics of my work in progress on waste canvas... i think its looking pretty good for my first time. :) http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5368678678_3ef83d5dbc_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5368067765_2b071ebbb3_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5368067501_b65a231300_m.jpg

I just discovered 1-2-3 stitch the other day. OMG, i think im going to spend my life savings there.

Thanks for the links. I will probably just order online from now on. for living in a relatively large city they dont have much in the way of stores and selection

Design programs can be very helpful (for copying/pasting, rotating bits of design and so on), but really graph paper and writing/colouring utensils of your choice are all you need to get started! I've used both and have found that both have their pros and cons. For information about design programs...

I have been able to find waste canvas in both Jo-ann's and also at Michael's. Also if you can not find it at your stores, Herschnerr's has it to order in a few different sizes. I use it often enough that I order it by the yard from an on-line store. I have not ordered in a long time but the last I ...

You do not HAVE to back it and no it does not really change the look of the pattern but it does give you a sturdier fabric to work with. You will have less pulling so that you will not get puckering, but if you are careful during stitching that is not a huge problem. T-shirts tend to stretch so the...

So glad i found this thread. i have been working with waste canvas for the first time and did most of it by googling it. LOL nowhere did it mention backing it. does it matter if you back it? I didnt put anything behind it to back it as everything i read nothing mentioned it. can you back it when you...

Welcome back.Can't help you with the waste canvas,but i know Rose uses it so she may be able to give you some tips,plus she is also in the States so i'm sure she will be able to tell you the best place to buy it.Any chance of seeing photos of your work that your doing now. :) I might be able to. Im...