Bringing news and information about cross stitch, blackwork, needlepoint, and other embroidery techniques from around the internet and the world.
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Saturday, July 14, 2007
Shadon of Cross Stitch Obsession finished an ornament called Christmas Heart, with a few color changes.
Posted at 04:23 pm by Allura
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Bev at Easy Crafts 4 Fun shows off her daughter Jillian's second ever finish. It's a cute pair of hearts, that's impressing me simply bc she backstitched the outlines and smiles. I know lots of long time stitchers who still hate backstitching. And, I think those are french knots on the background as well. Great job!
Posted at 01:05 am by Allura
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Cross Stitched Christmas Ornament
Maurreen McCullough is working on some stitched Christmas ornaments and describes how she finishes them, with pictures. She uses a pretty simple techinque that works well for old-fashioned designs.
Posted at 12:59 am by Allura
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Chicago Tribune Community Calendar
The public library in Oak Lawn, IL will hold three exhibits featuring the works of local hobbyists throughout July. The exhibits will display patriotic embroidery, handmade sheet-metal art, photographs and other works. For more information on these displays or having works displayed, call 708-422-4990
Posted at 12:43 am by Allura
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Atlanta Braves Stitch N' Pitch
From the Atlanta Braves's website:
Sunday, July 15 - Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 PM
• Stitch N' Pitch - The Atlanta Braves will hold their second Annual Stitch N' Pitch event where hundreds of fans sit together in the stands and knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint and embroider while cheering on their favorite team. To purchase tickets for "Stich N' Pitch" go to www.braves.com/stich. Tickets for the event in the Terrace Pavilion section are $13 (normally $20) and the first 1000 fans to buy their seats will receive a free tote bag with needle-arts supplies.
Posted at 12:32 am by Allura
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The Kansas City Star has an article on a bunch of the more "edgy" needlecraft books that have come out recently, including Subversive Cross Stitch.
Posted at 12:11 am by Allura
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Friday, July 13, 2007
Christian Women Online has a " daily dose of inspriation" talking about cross stitch as a way to understand God & faith. It's a really interesting view.
Posted at 11:43 pm by Allura
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Vonna from The Twisted Stitcher posted a whole bunch of stitching gifts she received from various folks. She's got a needlebook, a chicken ornament, several charts, floss, some quilting type fabrics, and a stitcher's wallet. She's got some great friends! And, she's got a pciture of her own "Summer Quaker" pin cushion.
Posted at 11:23 pm by Allura
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The Iris chapter of the EGA, is hosting a Summer Stitch-In at the Books-A-Milion in Cookeville, OH, on July 20.
Posted at 10:48 pm by Allura
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Boothbay Register has an article about the closing of Willow's End, a needlework shop in Boothbay Harbor, ME. They are having a huge sale, down to the fixtures, so if you're looking for anything, it'd be worth seeing what's left.
Posted at 04:33 pm by Allura
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