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| football chart | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have been all over the web looking for a chart only design, for a football scene to make a cushion ...
A: I found some sites that have several designs ...
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| stiching one over one thread | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Is there a video online that shows the steps for stitching over one thread on 28 to 32-count fabric? ...
A: If you google "cross stitch videos" you will find links to several of them. check them out to see ...
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| cross stitch fabric | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how can I obtain 16 count aida cross stitch fabric by the yard. I have looked ...
A: I have not hear of 16 count, but found 14 & 16 count by the yard. Here are some of the sources I ...
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| poem counted cross stitch | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Vinette, I am trying to find a counted cross stitch pattern with Monday's Child poem. Where can I ...
A: e-bay has one here is the item number Item number: 380115207377 a way to make your own chart ...
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| question on stitch size etc. | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Bucilla kit that is done on 28 count ivory weave evenweave (100% cotton) fabric. ...
A: I found this site, which is for beginners, but has some info on working on evenweave cloth. I ...
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| aida linen | 8/10/2008 |
Q: is their a aida /linen cloth my wife has a friend looking for some to buy but i'm having problems ...
A: Aida and linen are two different fabrics. Here is a site that has both. There is some Aida that ...
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| Cross stitch | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am starting new and would like to know the difference between cross stitch, embroidery and crewel. ...
A: I will try to explain the terms. cross stitch this can be counted or stamped. worked with floss. ...
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| multi-color stamped cross stitch | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a friend with developmental disabilities who is looking for multi-colored X stamped cross ...
A: Iron on transfers do exist, but from what I recall they are only in one color. here is a site with ...
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| Thomas Kinkade embillished Xstitch | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My friend is coming out to South Africa from America. Can you please give me a supplier of these X ...
A: The only place I could find the kits was on E-Bay. ...
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| outlining before or after? Washing? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: This is Natasha again. I have two more questions: 1. When should I do the backstitch outline? I ...
A: Sounds like you are having fun with your stitchery. Outlining is usually done after the area is ...
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| Cross stitch sideways? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: What a lovely name. I am pretty new to cross-stitch. About 8 years ago I did a little two-inch, ...
A: What kind of mice are you referring to??? What I usually do when making a row of x-stitches is to ...
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| Supplies | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I am trying to teach my 7 year old to crosstitch and the lowest Aida count I can find is 11. Do you ...
A: I would highly suggest you get some plastic canvas to teach your child to cross stitch. It is ...
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| removing markings from cross stitch | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I'm finishing a Bucilla cross stitched baby quilt for a girlfriend. This is a stamped top. I've ...
A: I checked with another expert and found her suggestion was to wash the item in cool water on a ...
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| new to cross stitch | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I just bought a computer generated counted cross stitch pattern 220w X 210 stitches. However I ...
A: It sounds like you are not at all familiar with counted cross stitch. You do not transfer the ...
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| tapestry/needlepoint | 2/27/2008 |
Q: what is difference between tapestry and needlepoint (and cross stitch)?
A: tapestry is a woven type of needlework made on a loom needlepoint is made using a canvas that you ...
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| Finishing stamped projects | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have cross stitched bibs and quilts, but I am not sure how to finish them off so the stitching on ...
A: I would suggest for the bibs that you cut a piece of flannel the same shape as the bib. get some ...
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| finding material | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I cannot find a 21 x 21 piece of 28 count Antique White Monaco material that my project calls for. ...
A: I did a quick search for your fabric and found several sites ...
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| janlynn cross stitch question | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I'm working on #1136-00 Welcome Baby counted cross stitch by Janlynn. There are squares on the cross ...
A: Sometime one square it divided into quarters, A different color for each one. Some times you will ...
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| Cross stitch | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I would like to enlarge a cross stitch finished size from 5"X7" to a bit larger. The pattern calls ...
A: Here is a site that has some helpful charts for sizing your project. ...
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| cross stitch | 9/9/2007 |
Q: can you tell me what couching is
A: Couching is a stitch using two threads. It is done by placing one thread on the fabric and using ...
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| cross stitch | 9/3/2007 |
Q: my instrustions say to use cording as a border stitch. Can you tell me how to do this, as I've never ...
A: Here are some sites that may be of help. Not sure, but maybe. ...
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| bleeding | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a stamped cross-stitch crib cover I am working on. I spilled water on a small section and ...
A: The marks and extra blue should come out with following the instructions. There is a product put ...
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| transfere a poem into cross stitch | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Poem that was read at my Fathers Funeral last week and would love to Cross Stitch it for my ...
A: Here are a few sites that will have cross stitch alphabets. The second is a list of sites that you ...
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| fabric size | 5/12/2007 |
Q: How is the best way to determine how much fabric you need when you have the design size? For ...
A: There is not one answer to your question. The size depends on the type of fabric you choose. ...
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| Designs needed | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I am searching for charts of Charleston, SC and the only one I can find is Graphs by Barbara & ...
A: You may want to contact shops in the Charleston area. I have found that most areas have stitchery ...
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| Hi ! | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I love to do a cross stitch. I have the neddle, plastic sheet & the threads, but I don't know ...
A: It is easier to give some sites with pictures of the stitches than to try and explain them here. So ...
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| cross stitch dollhouse | 3/11/2007 |
Q: How in the world do you do dollhouse rugs-the edge of it frays to pieces. Thank you so so much.
A: Here is a site that may offer some solution to doll house rugs. ...
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| Cross stitch framing | 2/22/2007 |
Q: How do I frame a finished piece of cross-stitch?
A: I would suggest a professional framer. If that is not an option, there ws once a backing board that ...
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| fabric help | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I live in Mexico and just bought a meter of cross stitch fabric for new projects. I was getting ...
A: I have not come arcoss a situation like this before. As to the direction, a lot will depend on the ...
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| sleepy bunnies quilt | 1/6/2007 |
Q: i bought the sleepy bunnies quilt but the pattern instructions ( where to put what colors and ...
A: Is it possible to write to where you got the pattern and explain what happened and see if they will ...
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| Needlepoint | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I'm getting ready to needlepoint a design, "Harmony" from the book, "Beautiful Bargello." The yarn ...
A: My suggestion is that you carry the yarns under the working yarns. Usually in Bargello stitches are ...
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| Pattern | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a pattern of a baseball player. I would like it to be OZZIE Smith of the ST Louis ...
A: Here is a booklet I found that should fill the bill for you. Sportstacular Stitches from Stoney ...
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| Figuring how much floss is needed | 3/4/2006 |
Q: I'm hoping you are still out there. I have done counted cross stitch from kits before but now I ...
A: did some searching and found this answer to the question asked by another person Sorry to put up ...
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| boy in boat | 7/14/2005 |
Q: 0) On ebay I saw a cross stitch pattern that had no information on the designer or company who made ...
A: sorry I was unable to be of more help. When I dealt with e-bay sellers, they responded quickly to ...
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| Vogarts Stamped/Printed Roaster/Hen Dresser Scarf | 1/27/2005 |
Q: In 1963 Woolworth displayed Vogarts Stamped/Printed Roaster/Hen Dresser Scarf done in a Barred ...
A: I did mis understand. I thought you were looking for the iron on transfer pattern. E-bay will ...
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| Vogarts Stamped/Printed Roaster/Hen Dresser Scarf | 1/26/2005 |
Q: In 1963 Woolworth displayed Vogarts Stamped/Printed Roaster/Hen Dresser Scarf done in a Barred ...
A: I did a quick search and found that Ebay has a lot of old transfers, you may find what you are ...
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| pattern | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a pattern that has to do with his job as a psychologist to hang in his office.
A: Might I suggest that if you have a logo or something that represents his job, you make a copy of it ...
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| Quilt Help | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I am an expert here at allexperts (freeware dept.) I am an avid x-stitcher as well, but have run ...
A: Yes the threads will show on the back of the quilt. You can always add a flannel backing to cover ...
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| Cross-stitch, needlepoint | 2/24/2004 |
Q: I work two full-time mentally taxing jobs and have been looking for a relaxing hobby; something I ...
A: Personally I find both needlepoint and x-stitch mind taxing. I prefer to crochet or knit. I can do ...
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| Thomas Kinkade | 6/25/2003 |
Q: I was wondering if Thomas Kinkade has any cross stitch designs and where can I get them if he has ...
A: the answer is yes, and here are a few sites http://www.ericas.com/xstitch/charts/kinkade.htm ...
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| transfer a pattern | 6/12/2003 |
Q: How do you transfer a cross stitch pattern from a book, onto fabric?? ( I am NOT talking about ...
A: they have tranfer paper and pencils that one can trace designs from books or pictures and iron onto ...
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| Looking for a cross stich pattern | 1/5/2003 |
Q: I hope you can help me.I'm looking for a pattern for the state of Nevada.My husbands grandmother has ...
A: here are a few sites that have stated they have patterns of the states. I found them by doing a ...
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| Blues Clues? | 11/4/2002 |
Q: I love to cross stitch, and I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find a pattern for ...
A: here is a site i found. if you do a search on the major search engines i am sure you can find more. ...
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| I would like to find Christmas... | 5/5/2002 |
Q: I would like to find Christmas tree ornaments to do with palm trees birds beach scenes. I would ...
A: below is a site for making your own ornaments that may be of help ...
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