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    Cynthia Jackson posted an update 5 years ago

    Mary, Yes you tie a knot using the tail from the beginning and the tail in the needle. Thread each end up one at a time and stitch it back where it came from for about an inch. Here is a photo of the thread tails pinned back away. All this is just to make sure the thread is secure. I have added photos – the first shows the knot, the second…[Read more]

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    Ling Yau posted an update 5 years ago

    This was the first time I choose colors for a project. It was difficult at first as I don’t have any color sense and my local stores are closed. In any case, I cheated and ordered the same overdye threads from an online project I liked. From there, I was able to pick out others from my stash.
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    Thank you for making that spelling/typo correction, Rand. BB

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    John, I reposted by colors. Still waiting on a reply though I can see why you might have missed it.

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      Marianne Mussett replied 5 years ago

      My ort jar for 2021 along with “cat journals” for my stitching progress and thoughts.

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    Marty Anderson posted an update 5 years ago

    I added a few more colors. The dark green will be the outline. Is this better?



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    Hilary Moody posted an update 5 years ago

    I am interested in finding out about donating stitch patterns . Does EGA have a connection to a needy organization that accepts patterns or stitch accessories? I’m still stitching a lot but I have way more that I’ll ever get to.

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    Trudy Pohawpatchoko posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years ago

    have any of you ever heard of mardauger embroidery? had a question from a member in RMR – they have a piece done by her great grandmother and would like to find out more about it. Thanks in advance.

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      Trudy Pohawpatchoko replied 5 years ago

      Thanks Hazel – that was all I found also. I should ask for a picture to see if that would help

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      Stephanie Murphy replied 5 years ago

      Could you post a picture of the completed embroidery? Maybe it was called Mardauger in the “old country”, but now has a “new name”. I wonder if it is a variant of Hardangar.

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      Trudy Pohawpatchoko replied 5 years ago

      Thanks Stephanie – I asked for a picture, but all they had was an old Fair Ribbon with writing on the back, the consensus from the chapter was it was Hardanger.

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      Stephanie Murphy replied 5 years ago

      ahh, spidery handwriting!

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      ahh, spidery handwriting!

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