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Does anyone else still iron other than to press a finished cross stitch piece? That was my chore for this am. I only do our church clothes and pillow cases, placemats, and table cloths when necessary. Oh, and a doile or 2 once in a while. I quit ironing sheets after we moved back to Ohio 5 years ago. Ironing is a chore I hate🤬 even more than dusting, but it was ingrained into me that there are certain things you just have to iron. My mother was an ironing expert and she lined us 3 older girls up at ages 8,9, 10 one summer and taught us how to iron. Worst summer ever!!😭 Anyone else have horror stories about ironing or something else?

Good Saturday morning everyone. Is January over yet? No luck in obtaining the Cross Stitcher Magazine March 2026 issue, but today I'll call Michael's, Barnes and Noble, and our library to see if they have that issue. I haven't given up. I wish Jo Ann's was still in business because they carried that magazine. Not much going on around here, but it's very quiet because of the snow, which is one of the reasons I do like winter. Enjoy your weekend and stay warm if you're in the Northern climes!

Today is Saturday ………………….…………………………. Good Morning, MJ 💕

I love to knit and crochet during the Fall and winter months...(planning for next Christmas gifts ) But now I am itching to start my cross stitching early. I MUST finish one I started earlier in November and I just ordered another from ECS......I MUST discipline myself and learn to finish what I started first...but OH ...I love that new one coming. Can't wait !!!!!

Great to see you on and well

Today is Friday ………………………………………………….. Good Morning, MJ 💕

how large is each individual square? square?

Is this pattern keeper compatible?

My mom took my stepfather to the hospital yesterday.
Because of fluid around his feet and legs.
I am asking for prays for my family.
Thank you

Hello -

My daughters are wanting me to make them Christmas table runners for them, so I'm going to give it a try.

Two questions:
1. I see that there are threads that are more expensive than others. Does it make a big difference which ones you use?

2. I have a pattern I want to use; I have the fabric I want to use as well. But how do I get the pattern transferred to the fabric? Or, do I count our every stitch I make (it's going to be cross-stitch and embroidery)?

Thanks for any help you can give me!!