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    When you have to transfer money to your boyfriend through paypal because the EGA Chapters haven’t set up an account to pay your dues and still rely on checks and cash in a time that being around people is bad for you..Hello. Covid-19. All this Virtual meetings and stitch ins are just fine, until you have to send Cash or a check to pay your dues,…[Read more]

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    As I stated before I am learning cross stitching. And what of the things that I did find out about it was \”gridding the fabric. So if some one out there can explain to me how important and easy it is?

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      Hi, Adrienne, thanks for posting.
      I think what you’re referring to is making a grid on your fabric so that it is easier to count. What you can do is baste every 10 or so stitches, both vertically and horizontally, so then you know how many stitches you have in each area.
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      Yes it is very helpful. Thanks!

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    Hi Margaret, Boy is it HOT in upstate NY. We went from late winter to summer within a couple weeks !!! I have been thinking about making this pattern into a Christmas decoration. I think reds and greens with silver or gold metallics would be beautiful especially the way that woven band catches the light. Color suggestions for a Christmas…[Read more]

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    Margaret,
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