I started my Alone With God sampler two or two and a half weeks ago. I thought I was a slow stitcher/beader. I'm about 10% done. The flower and leaves are entirely beaded. Guess how many are on it so far! (Actual count, not estimated. I counted the pattern blocks.)

So I took it! This afternoon I went to the local soon-to-close AC Moore craft store to see if the discounts had deepened for merchandise. As I entered the store, I saw a woman standing next to a table but just walked by and went about my business. I bought more yarn and as I traveled through the store and came closer to the lady standing by this small table I noticed she had a shirt that said ‘Michael’s’ on it. Yes, she was in the A.C. Moore store providing Michael’s coupons and as she said, “Helping A.C. Moore customers transition over to Michael’s a bit easier and to gain feedback from A.C. Moore customers as to what they would like to see at our local Michael’s store”. Ohhhh! HO! HO!! There was the opportunity! I let it all hang out! From lowering prices, etc. but the real One I discussed with her is how the local Michael’s had lost 2 customers, because I had talked to the two women stitchers myself, because of the lack of correct framing technique by Michael’s framing using masking tape and cardboard to frame their counted cross stitch projects then charging them $200.00 per project. Explained there is a correct way of framing embroidery and counted cross stitching. “No gluing, not even the ‘sticky board’, no stapling, no taping with any kind of tape, use acid-free mounting board, Michael’s could have just one or 2 employees trained in how to do ‘pinning and lacing’ correctly eventually word of mouth by counted cross stitch customers would get around that Michael’s does the correct technique in framing counted cross stitch and embroidery pieces correctly. She wrote it down.. It may come to naught but, like I said, the opportunity presented itself. 😁😁😁😁😀😀

Our temperature is going up to 64 degrees tomorrow! Thank goodness! And while I know some of you are up to your necks in snow, we had a week of 30 degree highs for the last 4 days and I’ll be glad the cold front is gone.😎

bonjour, je n arrive pas à commander cet article. Merci de me faire savoir si il y a des expéditions vers la France Cordialement.

Could you send me the names of some Canadian xstitch Webshop’s please. The EU and Canada have a trade agreement so I can purchase things without getting hit by customs. Thanks.

Yes the mini sleds can be ordered from ECS. They are from Foxwood Crossings. They also have many different patterns to chose for the stitching. I chose Snowy Visitors....the cardinals. I thought they would be quick to work but for me they are not . I think I stitch very slow compared to others.

Please tell me why needles come in 3 different sizes (i.e., 22, 24 and 26)? Which is best for usage on Aida size 14, 16 and 18? I’m using one needle that came with my kit. Thank you for your attention.

Hi - Newbie to the group, and need your advice. I have a DMC kit with 36 different colour threads, but I can't work out what colour goes with which symbol. It gives the DMC code and I have a printed chart - but I'm still at a loss as to sorting them out. 5 White, 3 Very Light Blue - that bit is easy, but when there are several different colour threads (of 1 strand) that are similar colours, how do you work it all out?

One more(hopefully) procedure in the continuing story of getting dental implants. Tomorrow morning I’m having a sinus lift...and bone graft...hopefully he will be able to put in the implants at the same time...at least I’ll get to have a nice nap, followed by a delicious diet of soft food.

Does this kit come with all the required thread needed to complete the project, or do I need to order it separate?

Hello everyone! I wanted to share a picture I took in Joann's fabric store between Thanksgiving & Christmas. I was laughing & laughing at the saying above the magazines because for me it's true. Can anyone else relate?

Just read an article on MSN.COM about a girl who is "a millennial entrepreneur." She has made ever a million dollars with her kitting blog! She now has a business called The Sh** I Knit! She started knitting in college and has now quit her job and has her own business. She also makes knitting kits for those who are undergoing cancer treatments who want to learn how to knit! All kidding aside, I love to cross stitch and wouldn't give it up. My mom taught me to knit but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I kept dropping stitches and the yarn kept sliding off the end of the needles. I do know how to crochet though.....hmmmm maybe I have a blog out there waiting for me to start!

Sometimes it looks like vertical lines are in the stitching. What is making this happen?

Just wondered if anyone has a favorite saying that you try to exemplify? Mine is:You can tell the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. I just love that saying Pat Riley, a famous bball coach had that in his office . Pam

Hi there. I see that this pattern is a bit over 15$. What does that include? Just the pattern? Is this pattern mailed, or can it be emailed and downloaded? Thank you, Trisha Garren