Kristi, Will you be attending the Nashville Needlework Market in March? When do you think the products will be available for purchase on the website? I've been looking at the sneak peeks and there are so many beautiful items this year. I think my wish list may already be over 100 items :)

I'm considering ordering this kit, however, I've never worked on 18 count. How does it compare to 14 count? I'm afraid it will just take me so much longer to finish. Do you know what the finished dimensions would be if I used 14 count instead?

Looks like we are all doing the Castle Guardian by Riolis. I've reread all the tips and suggestions and have decided to: 1. switch all the thread out for DMC. 2. Use 3 strands everywhere for coverage over the black cloth. 3. Stitch the cat in DMC instead of making it fuzzy with Riolis fuzzy wool. MATCHING COLORS: The only color I'm having trouble matching with DMC is the one lavender shade. But the Riolis thread is a different color than in the picture. And the turquoise wool thread color is very different when compared to the picture. Since it is the picture I like, I'm going to pick the DMC color closest to the picture. FUZZY CAT: The idea to use the fuzzy thread for the cat is tempting. But if I can't match the DMC color for the window right, the cat won't look like it is reflecting the warm color coming in the stained glass window. When I use the DMC thread for both the cat and window, it will. It will be fun to see how you all are doing with this project. I'll start once I finish the one I'm working on...hopefully by March. And that will give me time to collect my thread and grid. I'm kind of a slow stitcher and wish I could do it when I am with the goats, but they would be all over me. They are very curious and would want to taste everything.

I’m hoping some of you very clever stitchers can send me some pics of how you put your finished project onto a cushion cover. I’m talking about the things you throw onto your lounge. I think in the good old U S of A you may call them pillows 😳. This is what I’m hoping to make into a cushion. I’ve bought a soft pink velvet cushion about the same size as my WIP and am trying to work out how to attach my Aida fabric to it or should I just make a whole new cover? Aussie Sylvia.

We received tragic news. My DH brother was found dead of natural causes this evening. He was 65 years old. Please say a prayer for my DH and his sister. Stitcher prayer warriors needed Thank you.

This is just a big thank you to everyone who sent prayers and thoughts our way this past few months. A large part of Australia was like a war zone with lost lives, property, beautiful forests and land completely burnt out and literally billions of wild life lost. The help from rest of the world has been magnificent. People are starting to rebuild and animals are being cared for and businesses trying to get back and be optimistic about their future. And Mother Nature has helped by sending down so much rain some areas are now flooded! So if any of you are thinking of travelling come on “down under”. We have a beautiful country and you will be welcomed wherever you go. 💖💖💖Sylvia.

Apparently a semi “fell off” the turnpike not too far from me. Helicopters, and a small plane have been circling for a while. Newspaper reported that nobody was hurt, thank goodness, it landed in a neighborhood one street, and a field west of me.

Killing England by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. Almost finished it and it has only been just about a week ago I bought it. I loved reading history-based novels both nonfiction and fictionalized versions. I have read several of their other books including Killing Jesus and Killing Lincoln. Next on my list is Killing Kennedy. At first, I didn't like the title of these books as it seemed disrespectful especially in the case of Jesus and the late President Kennedy. As I read the books, I grew to understand more why he titled this "killing...." series. If you like reading history, I would recommend reading these books. They don't read like a textbook and are easy to understand and follow.

By big nosed beggar.

MarzHere, I was wondering, have you used the website, shop.theheartscontent.com you mention in a previous posting? I wanted to order an item, but I don't know if it's a safe website. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

Poodlemom- could you forward that list to me? Thanks! murillome@ tbaytel.net

Hi, I really want to set up a group for cross stitching. A group where we can meet, stitch, eat, gossip and more. I am in Virginia. Anyone around me and interested please respond. I need new girlfriends lol. No MEN!!!!

Just a cute Pattern I found. Looks really nice in color. Please share if you do it!

Hi Do you make xstitch pattern from personal photo(s)?

Is there a full moon? It seems like Kristi is getting a fair number of problems to fix today....everything from biting hoops to missing pattern pages! 😳