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needlework? how to start a new project and the tools and supplies needed

What is your favourite advanced needlework stitch? I am working on some new needlework designs and am interested in making use of some advanced counted-thread stitches. Some of the designs are on canvas, others are on evenweave, and one is on linen. I would really appreciate hearing from avid stitchers - what is your favourite complex stitch (or combination of stitches)? References would really help! By counted thread stitches I mean such things a Gobelin stitch, Rhodes Stitch, Needleweaving, things like that. These stitches can be used in embroidery, samplers, canvaswork, counted thread, etc. The ANG has some GREAT stitches online, I'm just trying to get an idea for new compilations that people actually like! Thanks.

How can I clean a framed needlework? I have a framed crewel needlework that my mother stitched for me years ago. It is dark from dust, grime, and natural gas heat. I want to get it cleaned, but I don't know where to take it. I'm assuming it will have to come out of the frame, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions, please?

Shops in Toronto to buy all needlework needs from? Hi, Can anyone give me addresses of shops in Toronto where I get buy all my needlework needs, in reasonable rates? I love to do embroidery and cross stitch, etc. Thanks.

what different techniques do you use to stop fraying while needlework? I mainly use clear nail polish (something my mother showed me) but it is not working. I bought a bottle can't remeber the name of it that looks like a nail polish bottle that I bought at a craft store and that isn't working very good either. What techniques do you use. i was thinking about pulling out my sewing machine and bate stitching the edges has anyone tried that and does it work

20 years ago I did A Level Needlework, what is todays equivalent please? AS & A levels today seem to do textiles or art & design, I would like to retake my A level needlework but cannot find what I am looking for. I am good with a needle but not particularly artistic, can anyone suggest a suitable course please for a mature adult student?

If she is into needlework, could she have a darker side? Even If she is into needlework, could she have a darker side?

Does anyone know what issue of McCalls Needlework Magazine from the 1970s has the tube hat pattern? I am looking for a knitted hat pattern. It was made of worsted yarn, size 10 or 10 1/2 dp needles, knitted in a tube and then one end pushed inside the other. It is the warmest hat I've ever made, but cannot find the pattern I had.

Where to find a hobby shop for needlework? I used to do embroidery and now I'm interested in taking it up again and just making random things to decorate my apartment with. Where can I find a hobby shop to buy supplies and get ideas from? I live in Orange County, CA, and doing a Google search hasn't really helped. Walmart and Target doing carry these supplies either. Help :)

Where can I find the Euro 4-ply Cord Maker to make custom twisted cords for finishing needlework projects? It is a battery-operated gizmo that looks quite cool! Thanks!

Does anyone know where to get a needlework pattern of the Indiana state flag? I need a counted pattern or kit for needlepoint or cross-stitch for a school project. thanks!

On needlework, how to you put the design on the sewing fabric? I got a baby duck with birhdate and name to be cross stitched on to fabric. How do you trace or transfer the duck picture to the cloth? Thank you.

What search pattern would you type to search for embroidery and needlework but not machine embroidery?

What is the meaning of the "Boxer" motif on traditional needlework samplers? Arts & Crafts question.

Yarn, needlework, and quilting shops in the Melbourne area? I am an American who likes to cross stitch, knit and quilt and will be moving to Melbourne, VIC in early March. Could anyone provide me with suggestions of stores in the area to purchase fabrics, yarns, etc?

Are knitting,cross stitch,crochet and similar needlework forgotten? I was just wondering how many people are still doing any of them. Especially younger generations. Personally I love crochet and I am doing it since I was 10,11. It relaxes me and I always have some ready for those people that I realy appreciate and want to give a special present. I'm a mother,wife,3rd level student,have friends but I always find time to do it(usually when watching TV).

What opportunities were there for women to work in Pride and Prejudice whose skills were needlework, piano,? singing, and dancing? What would happen to the Bennet girls in Pride and Prejudice if their father died and they were unmarried? To what degree is Mrs. Bennet's obsession with wealthy suitors understandable and acceptable? Name 5 characters and note how they embody pride and/or prejudice What is the greatest moment of discomfort for Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet? How is Pride and Prejudice a social commentary for the Regency Period? we weren't supposed to read it

"I am looking of needlework patterns for cheerleading can anyone tell me where i can find them"? i am looking for crochet, plastic canvas of counted cross stitch pattens and do not know where to look anymore. i have designed some of my own and i donate them to the local midget cheerleading squads to raffle off but i need a larger varity

Anyone know how to block needlework? I would like to block a needlepoint piece, any suggestions on the best method?

Anyone into needlework patterns or who uses the Internet sources? Need karate positions - funny and for children preferred but I can modify. Know of any pamphlets, books (knitting, counted cross stitch, plastic canvas, etc.)? I would need the name, pamphlet/book # and address of company. I checked the Internet, but found almost nothing in the sports areas. Maybe I overlooked something. My thanks to anyone's suggestions.

I need back copies of the needlework magazine Needle 'n' Thread. I have been a subscriber from April 2006. Can anyone tell me where I can get them. I tried the Coats India and they have only the 4 issues of 2005.

Does Jane Austen ever talk about needlework/dress making in her books? I need it for an english project, but don't fancy reading all of her works ¬¬

at what age did you start learning Knitting / Needlework,etc ??

Does anyone know of a private tutoring agency in the Halesowen area to enable me to teach basic needlework? I have a teaching certificate and certificates in dressmaking and soft furnishings

I am looking to purchase small gold-tone plastic needlework frames.? I have looked everywhere on the internet. They possibly are out of style. I have a cross stitch book that has completed projects with this type of frame(American School of Needlework's 365 Tiny Cross Stitch Designs). However, the business where I could purchase them that is indicated in the back of the book does not seem to carry them (Yarn Tree). Does anyone know where I could purchase these frames in a variety of shapes (at least round, oval, square and rectangle)?

i need American school of needlework 50 Christmas designs? does anyone have this book, i am looking for american school of needlework 50 christmas designs, i need picture of front cover to know if it is right one. please help, very important, thanks everybody

Can you give me well known needlework shops in London, England? I am looking for a needlework pattern of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England. This is historically well known. Please help me.

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A NEEDLEwork site with good diagrams?

Does anyone know where I can find a "free" needlework? of the Marine Corps Emblem. My Grand-daughter is marrying a "once a marine, always a Marine". I have searched and from what I have gone through cannot find one although they advertise as "free". I am on a very limited income and would like to find a free one or could someone who has it e-mail me the instructions and the threads needed. I would be very grateful for information to find it and download or if someone could send one to me.

how will i find out if my asain needlework is antique and or valuable?

ladies:- ever met a guy who liked knitting/needlework ? is it awkward for a an 18 yr .old male to want to spend time knitting/needlework,etc,all this stuff that vast majority of guys see it as 100 % girly ??

Is it OK for a 7th grade boy to like things like Knitting/sewing/needlework ?

can people with cerebral palsy do needlework and knitting?

Have you taught your girls to do needlework? My niece just sent me three pretty hankies on which she hand embroidered my initials and some tiny flowers. I am so proud of her and pleased that her mother and I spent time when she was a little girl, teaching her needlework, just as our mother and grandmothers did for us. Are you passing those skills down to your girls?

How do I find an old pattern from McCall's Needlework and Crafts, 1971-1972? Leaflet 781-NB.ninitonti@aol.co? it's a metallic-synthetic yarn crocheted evening gown.

Best Lighting for Needlework? I'm an avid cross stitcher and was wondering what the best lighting is. I need a very bright, close light to distinguish between similar colors. Thanks!

what effect did arts and crafts and aesthetic movement have on needlework? study work on antiques

I need ti find a specific embroidery pattern, needlework? http://www.flickr.com/photos/39326507@N07/4456974067/in/photostream/ I need to get more information on this image, any help is greatly appreciated! thanks :) any links to images other then my own, preferably with better resolution is also a great help this is the only image that I have, no info with it was hoping that some one might have seen it before

do anyone know anything about needlework artist named Camille?

I'm a guy but want to learn various kinds of needlework...what would you recommend me to try learning ? ? knitting,needlepoint,etc.etc....

would you consider kind of weird if your husband would want to join you in knitting/needlework ? I mean.many see this kind of activity as purely feminine.....

I've been told I need a hobby...is needlework a good one? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Needlework and Weaving in Chicago? Anybody know of shops or community centers around Chicago that offer lessons in needlework (embroidery, needlepoint, etc) and/or weaving textiles or baskets? I live in Chicago and want a new hobby.

do you like knitting/needlework,and if yes ,how often do you do it ?

Wanted: Free Needlework Etui pattern? I'm looking for a free pattern of how to make a Needlework Etui, preferably an octagonal one. An Etui is a small box and once the lid is removed the sides of the box fall away like a flower. Used to hold needlework accessories, like pins, scissors etc.

girls:- ever met a guy who liked knitting/needlework ?

Wholesale needlework? Anyone know where to go for wholesale needlework. I am looking for a supplier.

How do you start your own clothes label? I often dream of opening my own fashion boutique, I love drawing clothing, and designing items of clothing. I havent got no degree in art, neither any needlework skills.. So is it still possible to start my own label? And how would i go about doing it?

What is the best way to get wrinkles out of cross-stitched material? I have finished a cross-stitch pattern but there are many wrinkles in it. I have heard that it isn't good to iron this material after you have done the needlework. Does anyone know the proper way to get the wrinkles out?

needlework? how to start a new project

do you like knitting/needlework,and if yes ,how often do you do it ?

What is a good way to get melted cheese off of a delicate, fancy quilt? I often use my blankets and such to wipe up massive food spills. The other day I microwaved some cheese, but I heated it up so much that it was more of a liquid than solid. The plate was very hot from being overheated; so, I dropped it when I picked it up, and it spilled. I used my quilt which my mother sewed for me to wipe up this spill. My mother made the quilt for me a few years ago, but I am worried that the cheese stain will not come out so well because cheese is somewhat oily; are there are any good detergents, suggestions, or such to get this stain out? I can't use anything which would harm the delicate fabric or the detailed needlework.

How can a person unlock their creativity? I always feel like i have a "book" in me, but when I try to sit down and write my mind goes blank! I cant help thinking everything I write is utter crap. Also I want to be better at needlework and stuff like that but I'm so clumsy! How do I just get better at creative/artistic stuff?

I'm a guy but want to learn various kinds of needlework, what would you recommend me to try learning ? ? like knitting,crotchet,sew,etc...I am interested in all these things !!!!

What sewing machine to buy for hemming pants? I just want to buy a simple basic sewing machine under $100 to hem my pants. I don't need it to do any fancy needlework. All I need is to hem my pant legs. Can anyone recommend me any brands? Thanks alot!

McCalls Needlework & Crafts magazine, circa 1970s? I'm looking for a crochet pattern for a triangular shawl that was published in McCall's some time between the late 1960s to the 1970s. It was a quadruple crochet pattern that produced a very web-like and lacy pattern, and had a fringe about a foot long on two sides. Can anyone help?

15 yr.old boy who enjoys knitting/needlework !!!...unusual hobby and a mad father !? my friend's son just loves to knit, & all kinds of needlework, and his father ridicules him all the time,verbal abuse and everything, a couple of times even thrashed all those little 'projects' his son was working on ! he just can't see him doing it....

Please specify a method for die-cutting thread bobbins at home? I like the antique styles. I'd like to use my own printed cardstock. I've not been able to find any suitable dies for/from the systems at crafts stores. I have an old 13-lobed Star [brand] thread card on hand and pictures of other styles in antique needlework magazines. I'm wondering if I asked in the wrong category. I do want a home-method, rather than industrial that costs more than a used car, or to learn that that's the only alternative.

needlework scroll frames? Is there a scroll frame that holds the aida cloth tight all the way to the outside edges??

Why do I always get cold hands when on the PC or when doing needlework etc? My hands always seem to end up frozen every time I am using my hands for something like typing on the PC or doing cross-stitch or model painting etc, even cooking sometimes. It leaves me with a lot of pain in my hands as they feel like blocks of ice. I've tried the fingerless gloves but they don't help either :S Any ideas would be gratefully received

i need the exact color it is. i am doing needlework and i am stuck on the color taupe please help.?

girls:- ever met a guy who liked knitting/needlework ?

Is it important for girls to learn basics of cooking and sewing? When i was a kid in school, i had to take cookery and sewing lessons ... or called home science. That taught us basics of cooking and needlework. We also learned how to do laundry the correct way. Unfortunately, they are not teaching that in schools. Do you think that it is important for girls to learn these basics??

Are there others who would like a catagory just for needlework crafts such as sewing, crochetiing, etc.? I find it very hard to find a catagory for these items, they seem lost in a jungle of other Hobbies & Crafts. Seems a listing for Crafts and then subtitles for either needlework, scrapbooking, etc. under that, would make it much easier to find a subject to list those questions under. I meant first catagory to be Crafts, and under this - sub-catagories listing Sewing, Needlework, Scrapbooking, etc.,They would still be together in the same area, but you could click on whichever one of interest to you, and not have to weed through all the other questions.

Can anyone give me DETAILED instruction on how to do a french knot in embroidery? I am currently working on a huge tablecloth on which has many different kinds of needlework (cross stitch, satin etc....) however it calls also for a french knot. I have no idea how to do this, please help.

Why are people not joining embroidery guilds in the USA? We have lost members over the years and are down to about 12 when we once had about 90 members. Are people just too busy? Is there a trend away from needlework, handwork, embroidery? I know knitting has become popular in some places. Is it just a cycle or sign of the times? Kids seem to enjoy tactile arts (knit, crochet, cross-stitch), but don't seem to be looking for places that teach it.

What are the best needlwork/yarn shops in NYC? I'm going to be visiting NYC in mid December and want to check out some cool yarn shops or needlework shops, fabric stores or craft shops would be OK too. I'm staying in Mid-town. Any suggestions? I hate going home and finding out that I was 2 blocks from the coolest store! Thanks for any advice you've got!

Is there a printer that uses iron transfer ink? I want a printer that uses iron on transfer ink so that when I make a design I can print it out and iron it on to what ever I want. If there is not one why not.?. The paper leaves a plastic coating that gets in the way of needlework. You can buy small books that print iron on paterns and you should be able to do it in your own place. Are we being prevented because the book producers are afraid to loose business. And I can't find books with just the right design. Seems to me if I could just buy the transfer ink I could make my own.

Do you eat less when you are at the computer? Or watching TV or movies? or playing games if you do? or other in house activities? for me its when I'm doing my needlework,crafting, that I eat more.

My highly gifted son who is at university has started taking up needlework. Should I be worried? He's moved in with this nice boy called Tarquin and they are making their own curtains. Should I organise a candle light supper for them?

Ladies, did you enjoy cookery and needlework at school or would you rather have .....? ...... been in the tech block with the boys doing wood/metal work? My mother taught me more about cooking than any of the teachers did, infact I got wrong off them for comparing them unfavourably with Mam. I would much rather have been in the tech block but girls weren't allowed to do such things (perhaps in the sixth form ... We had one sixth form lad who took cookery ... he was laughed at and called gay. I hope he's a top chef now.)

Needlework the way, never you betray Life of death becoming clearer ....? Pain monopoly, ritual misery Chop your breakfast on a mirror.......

what present for christmas is the best? chirstmas are near.in my school, my class is changing with gifts.I pulled out a girl.until giving the big present,we need secretly to make some little gifts to person witch we pulled out.i want to make sweet,creative,beautiful needlework, but i can't think about anything.maybe anyone has some great ideas to share with?

i am trying to find information on a needlework picture i have by a man called robert kempster in june of 1880

Where can I find craft materials for sale in London, UK? The materials that I am looking for are: felt, needlework, cross stitch, fabrics, threads, etc