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Good evening Jen,
Looks like maybe it's a Beatrix Potter? If you can remember the year or company (ex Janlynn, HAED, Dimensions) I'm certain you could call them, send them your pic and I bet they could help you in a jiffy. If no luck on first try.... Then plan B is to check ebay. Type in key words ...

Tysvm! Everyone's support and advice are making me much more confident in my choices! I will keep you posted!

Ohhhhh, ty for that information... I appreciate it very much. I think I might do a little test of thesesuggestions and see which may look best with my particular project. I esp lie the idea of pearl cotton, maybe it will have alovely sheen to it . Ty again for your time! Linda

Oh my goodness, That's incredible! I'm certain your quilt is gorgeous . Tysvm for your helpful advice. I will keep you posted. Again, ty. Linda

Thank you so very much! I will learn how to post pics here & will do my best to consistently shatr. Again, th for your input & support.

Hello once again my kindred stitching sisters!
In preparations for an upcoming, major, heirloom quality quilt I will be starting shortly, I have been to a couple of LQS gathering fabric & necessities :). The center section of this quikt is all Red Work embroidery.... here's my huge dilemma. Both ...

Hello once again my kindred stitching sisters!
In preparations for an upcoming, major, heirloom quality quilt I will be starting shortly, I have been to a couple of LQS gathering fabric & necessities :). The center section of this quikt is all Red Work embroidery.... here's my huge dilemma. Both ...

Ohhhhhh, tyvm! Apparently I'm a cross country stitcher....although I do not do the entire piece. Depending upon size and complexity, I either work center out of left to right. I guess I'm a mixer. Ty again for your time in ecplaining, the pics were an amazing vidhal. I am mostly self taught, so ...

Hi ladies! Could someone Please educate me on the methods of Parking, cross country & other "styles" I should know? I know How I do things but I've never heard of these names..... I feel like new info would assist my quality of work. Th in advance for your help. Happy fall from New Hampshire!

MaggieM1750...seems as though there's never much difference betwen Minnesota and New Hampshire!!!

Mrs Milky Kid, Rose and Squirrel ---I just went to another JoAnn's...no Glissen Gloss or Krenik. That's ok, I'll just move to another location within the project until my (now placed) order arrives ...

My humblest thank you -- I had no idea about 123 Stitch :oops: You ladies amaze me!!! :applesauce: I am grateful for your time :cake: :coffee:

Is Krenik the best floss? I have never seen it, but observe references to it here on the boards all the time. Should I change? How does it compare to DMC ...

So happy for you!! It's truly gratifying when your gift of time and heart are so well received. I envy your talent and so appreciate your postings. Congratulations on such a well received gift.

Good evening ladies! Hope everone is well and happily stitching :D Wondering if I could request some assistance. I have been working on Stoney Creek's Peace of Christmas Collection (Ice Skaes on Fence, "Peace").

My dilemma is with the skate blades portion. In the 2008 pattern it calls for DMC ...

If it helps "the cause", I am most happy to donate/share from my stash to help you towards your goal! As yourself, I have more projects than I'll ever get to so just let me know what you need and where to send it to and if I have it, it's yours......us sisters have to stick together you know :wink ...

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to reply...stretching seems to be a common thread and I plan on doing just that! I too, sink into myself though I didn't realize it until just a few days ago. Funny how we become oblivious when we're stitching :lol:
Your stitching place sounds lovely! I hope ...

I knew you girls would have the 'answer'!!! I do try to be mindful of taking breaks and I am only to happy to employ some of your suggestions for beverages and chocolate :D all in the name of 'research' of course :) Oh, and the suggestion of a massage, hmmmm, that has a lot of potential :toast ...

Hi all,
Here in NH we received 28+ inches of snow, Boston + 24, Portland = 31 and the clear winner was New Haven, CT with 40! Waaahooooo....tons of stitching time

Ladies,
Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement, great suggestions and most of all empathy (which I think I needed the most!). I did persevere through the project and completed it for my FIL's Birthday (12/28) and he liked it (did not love it but not sure if he can appreciate the ...

Amanda,
Thank you so very much! I will keep this tutorial in my favorites....it is exactly what I needed Happy stitching, Linda

Your NH neighbors will be thinking of you with all good wishes for a positive outcome! Let us know