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That looks so pretty. I just had to buy another birth sampler kit as grandchild No. 11 is due at Christmas.

Welcome from sunny Bedfordshire.

Crouching would be fun, too .
A good example for straight or long stitch would be whiskers on cats or stalks on flowers. If the usual backstitch of one stitch's length looks silly I just change it.

What an impressive selection. Fabulous.

Hi, there. I am very new here, too.
Sounds like you are having a hectic time right now. I know what you mean by stitching yourself sane. I would be unbearable to live with without my needles.

Thank you so much for the friendly welcome.
Sorry, it took me so long to get back on here. I am sure the weeks are getting shorter by the minute. Had such a busy month of June, so now I am hoping to settle into the usual forum routine again.

Hi, Wendy. I have registered. Thanks for the info.
BTW, does one have to login every time one wants to reply or post?

Hi, all. I got here thanks to Wendy Wombat. I am another refugee from what looks like a defunct forum. Shame. Was a nice little community. Still, onward to pastures new. I have been a needle addict for many years now. DH and I have a happy patchwork family and very proud of our 10 grandchildren ...