Likes:
Fabric: Evenweaves and linens (or silk gauze? I know, too pricey for stashmas, but it was worth mentioning) - the only evenweave I've stitched on is 28 count Monaco, so I would love even your teeny tiny scraps (even just 2 inches is enough to get a feel for it) of any other evenweaves. I have loads of 32 count MCG linen, but would love to try any others. I stitch a lot of ornaments, so even small scraps (I sew extra quilting cotton onto all 4 sides to get scraps to fit in my hoop) will be put to good use. Colors suited for ornaments such as icey blues, neutral greys, dark red/maroon, or tans/beiges/dark creams are always a bonus) I especially like high count fabrics and still have the eyesight to work on it with ease
Thread: I've never used anything except DMC to stitch with, and would love to try hand dyes, overdyes, and silks. I used to be an indie wool yarn dyer, so I'm especially interested in anything that is small batch, artist made rather than factory made. Again even leftovers from your projects (as long as they're marked so I know where to get more if I fall in love!) would be put to use.
Misc: I love tools and gadgets. The stranger the better. If you know of some weird stitchy accessory, or use something that's not typically a stitchy tool, you can bet I'll love it. I generally like to stitch with size 28 petites, though I do need to add some non-DMC brand size 26s to my stash eventually. I don't use anything bigger as I think 18 count aida is HUGE. Odds and ends for finishing Christmas ornaments. Short piece of cute ribbons to make hangers, cording, ribbon, or trim, interesting buttons, etc.
Patterns: I have enough to last a lifetime.. but I still collect. I like quirky, clever designs, elegant items, LHN style patterns. I'm currently obsessing however over Northern Expressions Shades of Gold
Needs: Things here are things I'm going to buy sooner or later, more likely later.. so I figured I'd mention them. Just the snaps for using with Qsnaps - I figured out how to make my own frames in whatever sizes I need (look out for a post on that soon once I take some photos!). I could really use a pair of super pointy scissors with curved tips. Mine are an ancient thrift store pair of cuticle scissors that are finally demanding retirement. A trolley needle (the kind you wear on your thumb) fascinates me. Chocolate. Sanity.
Colors: I like them all - but jewel tones and deep rich colors are my thing. Even colors I normally dislike (pastels) can be made interesting paired with a bold rich color.
Dislikes or not interesteds:
Aida
DMC Floss - I have a full set
Anything religious - unless it's relating to FSM or Christmas carols
Anything too twee - licensed characters or kittens with bows as Serinde put it.
Anything where pastels dominate
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Likes
Not keen on
Don't need cuz I have too much already
