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I'm in France too and only order from them, excellent service

I had to up grade my computer from Win Xp to Win 8.1 when I got sat broadband, poor old thing couldn't cope, I'm still getting to grips with the Win 8.1 so haven't up graded to 10 yet.

I've been trying to catch some of the Tour on tv, yesterday over the cobbles was a bit nerve wracking to watch.

I must be the only one who doesn't mind those thread cards, I often punch my own for kits

I've ordered the shade card with the strands of floss on it, Sew and So Ltd in the UK sell them

I have managed to download the PCStitch free version, not easy with my dial up, and I think I agree with you Allyn, there seem to be more options for changing things and an easier to use program with DP Software. I've ordered a DMC shade card so will get a better idea of the colours when that arrives

I'm looking at upgrading my pattern designer and am stuck between PCStitch10 and DP Software, there's a big difference and price and don't want to make the wrong decision.

I'm doing a Tilton design but converted it to 14 ct, I know that makes it huge, which doesn't bother me, but I'm fed up with it as I feel there are too many colours, haven't touch any sewing for weeks as I get fed up with having to keep changing the silks after only a few stitches. Personally I will...

Years a go I sold a lot of china and glass ornaments of my late Mothers on ebay, I photographed all the items in their boxes before sealing and only 1 thing arrived broken, the buyer sent me photos and I refunded the money. I've never had a bad experience buying but find things are not as cheap as t...

Thank you all for your lovely Birthday wishes

I booked an appointment for few weeks ago but it's not until March 2014 that was the soonest one I could get

Have you been able to sort this out ??

I would go with a small seed bead

I've done the Maia Winter Sunset, it used 16 ct and was good quality Aida, there was lots of back stitching and tent stitch and drove me mad, but it came out very well, it's one of my husband's favourites

The chart is dated 2003 and the designer is aware of the problem and has said to use 782, I have only ordered 1 colour of each skein to start with, just to get going. l'll see where these 2 colours are in the pattern when I get to them. I think it's only in Europe that 781 has been replaced, it's ve...

I'll just have to see where the colours are placed in the design.

Could you not go back to the shop with your kit and see if they can help, they might be willing to open another one for you, then you could match the cards up

Just to add if you haven't done a Riolis wool pattern before, don't cut the lengths too long as they will fray and split, they are very generous with supplies so don't worry about running out.

I do Riolis kits can't quite see how all the wool has come of the punched card, but if you have already started the kit it should be easy to match those colours first and as the others say slowly try to sort them out as you go along or email Riolis and explain the problem and ask for another card wi...

I know what you mean maemae0410 but all sites say to use 782, which I also need :tantrum: I've looked at all the colours and think I've found a replacement and put in my order with Cross Stitch Heaven ( skeins are only 39p) and I've emailed Donna asking if she has the time could she check that the c...