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I got my first 28 ct Raw Natural Cashel Linen fabric . I started stitching...I am like 'What in Sam Hill' is going on. At first I put in on the Large Q-snap frame, it was too large for me to try to stitch. So I put it on a wooden hoop . This fabric is very soft. No matter how I tighten the hoop it l...

I am leaning more towards becoming an Anchor fan. However, I have to order it online because there is no retailer here. I have lots of DMC because that is what the local stores carry. They both have their good qualities about them. I find if you want to replace a Dimensions color? Anchor carries col...

The Autumn Dragon is nice.

I feel you on this. I had to replace and add thread for a Dimensions kit. I used the cyberstitcher's conversion chart. Spent a small fortune on threads that are way off. There is no Anchor dealer in my immediate area. I ended up buying 2 to 3 shades either darker or lighter than the conversion # to ...

Love: Finding a new project Project Subject: Flowers, Birds, Victorian dresses or Antique subject The power of purchasing in itself (package in the mail) Having the WIP fully organized Listening to classical music while I work. Somehow working with rock music throws me off track? Finding a new beaut...

Allyn, Carole, and Debbie Thank You! I already experienced disaster with the metallics and with the DMC Satin. I noticed shorter strands and knotting the thread around the needle described in the 'The Cross Stitch Bible' works. I am going to look at the sites. I am going to use it on the dresses in ...

I just ordered some blending filaments and Light effects from Krenik, DMC and Glissen Gloss Rainbow. I got several gold colors, green, pink and three whites. I'm thinking about using the golds to replace the outline stitch colors? Do have to have the original outline stitch color too? I want to use ...

I have good experience with 123Stitch.com. Very good customer service and prices. Otherwise I go to my local hobby stores such as: A.C. Moore and Michaels.

I see you all do this.

Finishes:
Minion - Pinterest

WIPS:
Pink Minion - Pinterest
Zinnia Pillow - Paula Vaughan
Blue Blossoms - Kooler Design Studio (Try to finish this next)
In The Garret - Paula Vaughan
Pumpkin Patch - Donna Vermillion Giampa

I hear what you are all saying. So today I did the same for 32 colors mix of DMC and Anchor. Only 3 colors changed the water color when put into a bowl of ice water with the same dilution of Tide. So this is clearly a random event. I purposely chose my most darkest colors: navy blues and purples and...

Hello everyone, I'm Avis, I just recently encountered bleeding colors. I was using 'Thread Heaven' and some of the color stained the wax. I decided to wash most of the colors that I am using for this particular pattern. I am using both Anchor and DMC floss. I found 4-colors that bled out when I put ...

Richard a 117 colors? Wow and I complained about the 65 colors for a floral pattern I have. It took me a month to prep for the kit.

I am so glad I've found a culture of people whom love to cross-stitch! Most people I've encountered 'Go What in the World'? I am really enjoying this hobby.

I would like to Thank You All Serinde, Richard, Carole, Debby, and Allyn for your responses. I really appreciate it. You have all helped me release my demons about getting the perfect back especially since I never plan to enter a contest. I am going to take the advice of pulling the thread in shorte...

Hello to All, I am a newbie my name is Avis. I am calling for all the support of you stitcher's. I cannot get a clean back for the life of me. I have viewed Youtube channels of Flosstuber's. Yet, I still have great frustration. Most of my patterns call for 3-strands, the away waste knot is for 2-str...