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Can anyone tell me what these samplers say--can't read what's displayed on the cover? Also, how big are these finished on Aida 14 count?

I would love to give this one a try, but the size is daunting. I don’t have a floor stand, and I can’t imagine doing a project this big without one.

Is this for the pattern only or is it a kit? Just curious what it comes with.

hey everyone its been a long time since ive been on this site... a lot of stuff happened as of lately, First I found another hobby, helping at an auto body shop and made a new friend and slowly saw the toxic workplace I was in, and looked for a way out, Two: my 2013 dodge avenger got a face lift three: I started dating and finally found the one for me four: moved in with her and her 4 kids and now I couldn't be happier, I got off my depression meds and I can honestly say im proud of who I am five: got a new job as a pharmacy tech and im being paid $4 more an hour and now helping to raise a family and most importantly, IM ENGAGED! our wedding day is June 13 2020, a full year and a half from when we met

Of course it’s wrong and shameful but I wonder if not some of the blame goes on these children who expect the parents to fix it for them. Surely at the age of 16 they must have been taught that they are responsible for their marks in school. Am I completely off the mark?

For those of you who mount on canvas, Dollar Tree has 8 x 10 canvases. Two come in a package. I picked up two because I am excited to try to mount small works on there. Now I know they are not the quality of canvas you buy at HL but, hey, for a buck. pam

Does anyone know a good place I can get a Halloween mix (black and orange) crinkle cut filler paper for a decent price. I want to send the Trick or Treat pattern in a box filled with this filler paper. I checked out Party City, Michael's, AC Moore and Target and either they had only one of the two colors or neither color. We even called the local dollar store but they only had red! I was on amazon and it seemed expensive for one bag of filler and not a large bag at that. I found another site for it but it gave shipping range from like the 17th to the 29th which is kind of crazy. I didn't check Walmart out but they may have it. I bought this cool Halloween keepsake box at Joanne's. We didn't find the filler paper there either. My daughter and I were running all over the place trying to find it with no luck. I figured I would just get it through amazon but it is like $13.00 for a 4 oz bag. Any help or ideas would be appreciated!

I was bored. Didn't want to spend my time doing something worthwhile like stitching, crocheting, cleaning, laundry, etc. So, I decided to collate the information in Pam's thread. Harder than I thought it would be. Kept losing track of where I was. My "unofficial" count is about 80 responses -- give or take one or two more or less. The most stitchers are in Ohio. There were 11. According to my calculations that is 13percent. Pennsylvania was second with nine; followed by Colorado and New York who each had five. There are six Canadians. Two from England. One from Denmark. The, there is Deidre who lives in New Zealand, where it is already tomorrow. FYI -- There will be no updates on this project!

I know the positivity coming from my fellow stitchers helps! I had round 2 of chemo this past week and did not feel as terrible as after the last round. Still felt extremely fatigued and weak, still quite achy, but not to the degree it was last time. I spent the weekend in my pajamas laying low and did nothing. I think knowing what you might feel like (and some good pain meds) made a lot of difference. Two rounds to go, then radiation. I can do this! I am going to ask you to also remember my DH. He has just been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. All diagnostics done thus far do not show any metastases or invasion of the bowel wall. He has a final test coming up next week then a treatment plan will be developed. I am feeling positive he will beat this. Cannot believe it! We cannot win a lottery, but can both have cancer at the same time. We take each day as it comes, prop each other up and make every attempt to be positive. We will get through this! DD1 and DD2 are holding up well. Hugs! Mary

I went to Walmart yesterday. They had all of 25 DMC colors. Why bother? Then I went to HL today when I grocery shopped. They had all the DMC colors but that corner is so depressing. There are no leaflets or anything to excite the senses. Again, thank goodness for ECS if you don't have a brick and mortar store. I remember when cross stitch was so popular. It seems like England is carrying the torch. Thank all of you for your enthusiasm. Pam

I LOVE the theater apps for reserve seating AND DDs that buy the tickets!!! Wish I could do the Woody Woodpecker laugh!

Caught the sunset up at camp! My son has been doing a ton of clean up of brush and he has decided to stay one extra day to get more done. The weather has been just right for doing outside work. Hope to catch the Harvest moon on Friday🌕

Looking for an Anne Cloth Afgan in a ocean or sky blue to stitch on, can you help me?

Here’s a pic of theTrick-or-treat Pattern, I did for my dad! I know what you think!

We are little under a month until our next ECS Stitchin' Stuff Box release soooo here's your guys' "sneak peek" as to what the 2019 October box will be!! {I love reading all of your guesses and as always, I won't be revealing anything until we release the box...it's more fun that way ;) but can I just say that, I LOVE this box?!} ~Kristi @ ECS