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I just saw a brand new pattern here on ECS (new today) that if it doesn't make you at least smile and want to move your feet just a little, I don't know what would. It is called Yuk Tuk the Dancing Bear by X's and Oh's. It is absolutely delightful. Pam

Would everyone PLEASE look at DMC floss color # 928 and describe the color!!! It looks like some sort of green or blue to me!....... I hate these 🤬 cataracts!!!!

As I was surfing the Internet and then went through the projects offered by ‘The Stitchery’ I was looking at their kit prices and they seemed kind of high. Which begs the question, where do you ‘draw the line’ price wise, when it comes to buying a ‘kit’ JUST to get your hands on the pattern?

Just wanted to let you know about ECS shipping in case you were wondering and haven't ordered from them. I live about 150 miles north of Dayton where they ship from. Last week I ordered 2 patterns from them and they were in my mailbox in 2 days. I have always had very fast service from them. The customer service here is also very good. Congrats to Kristi and the rest of the staff. Usually you only hear when service is bad. I wanted to let you know about good service. Have a good day.

I found this, and the pattern...wonder why I didn’t finish it, and why I was making it?

I'm researching framing my own work. I definitely want to go with traditional wood frames, not hoop frames. Is there a site for needlework framing supplies? I keep finding ones that are geared towards picture framing. I found some beautiful wood frames that are just the right size at the thrift store. I never use glass. I need help figuring out what other tools and supplies I would need. Does anyone know of a blog or YouTube video that could help me get started? There are so many sites with different opinions, and I don't know which is the "right" way, not necessarily the fast and easy way. All I can say with certainty is that a staple gun is not the way to go. Does anyone frame their work and have tips on what to do and on what can go wrong? All help is appreciated!

Now I’ll spend the rest of the day doing the finishing touches on the rest of my projects.

Our fall was too short. * * * (your turn)

Do you stitch slow or quickly? I am on the slow side and at times it is so frustrating. I feel I sit and stitch for hours and don't see much progress. Is there an amount of stitches that is customary to complete per minute or hour??

I am so happy how this project turned out! It looks great over the washer and dryer. Now I have to remind myself that I can not just stand in front of the machines and look at it all day! Lol

Hi, Is this everything needed to complete the design?

Is the Riolis Herbs & Spices available in the pattern only? Thanks.

Can this pattern be don’t on a 14 count

Hi, Does the beads/embellishments pack come with everything? I dont see it on the supplies list and I dont want to purchase this peice without it. Please let me know. Thanks. Happy Stitching!!

Sometimes I think that doing line by line while cross stitching is better than using same color all over (where called for). If I do line by line, then I need to have many colored threads all ready with needle to use. So where do I put these threaded needles ? But By doing it this way, I can never lose my place on my chart. Do any of you have any suggestions ? Sometimes there are so many different "like" colors to use, I get confused and irritated. I've been known to just rip up a project and throw it out. The other day, while doing a sunset scene, I got so frustrated that I just wrapped everything up neatly and brought it to my laundry room with a note saying, if you like cross stitch, just take ! I really loved this scene (with palm trees) and I even bought all the floss to go with it. OOOhhh, I am so mad at myself so now I just stick to simple patterns and yes, back to my Granny Squares. Paula