Sampling on a doodle cloth is a great thing and you do not have to take it out. I also write notes directly on the doodle cloth. Good idea to lay it down and look at it again a little later to see what you think. Usin a smaller thread and a rather neutral or soft color is an additional thing to think about. Remember this is a learning…[Read more]

Please include me if a guy would not cause a problem for the group?

juststitch@pdq.net

Thanks and it has been fun!

John Waddell

I have looked over the provided material, but can’t find the dimensions of the finished box.  Can you provide that information.

thank you in advance

Gretchen McGill

Rona- Getting the fabric wet might shrink it. Anything with dye or scent in it should not be used. I have used a clean, white pencil eraser at times. Which works well enough. Frankly, I would just leave it be. Nothing shows up in the photo!

-Marsha

A belated thanks, Anneli! Your work inspired me so much!

There are a lot of pencil marks on my hoop piece, and I wonder how I can get them out. Is it ok to use Dawn? or baby shampoo or baby bubble bath? Or is there another option?
Thanks!

Rona, thanks so much for sharing.  That is very impressive, I love your filler work, it really finishes off the piece.  Back to the hoop for me, I need to do one with al that filler stitching.  After the holidays however, too much going on right now.

I also love the circles in the bottom right part of the hoop, they look like sand dollars on th…[Read more]

Hi Rona,

I really like your piece. I think it was a good idea to stitch the background with one color and thinner thread, even the change in stitches gives it a character. This way the design pops out to shine in its own right.

My e-mail is anhilpi@aol.com

Wow, Rona, it looks absolutely amazing! The background work has really helped the whole piece.  Great job!

Thank you, Deborah!

Hi, Bonnie,

My email address is ronapietrzak@yahoo.com