SBQ... Smoking Needles and Frogs... ;-)

I'm a wee bit behind on my Stitching Bloggers Questions... I know... I really must try and keep up with things... ;-)

Anyway... Last week's SBQ was suggested by Danielle ...

Do you find yourself stitching faster when you are getting to the end of a design?

Hmmmm... Yes, I am sure I do... though at times it seems like I'm just never going to finish... lol... I do try and stitch faster or rather I should say I stitch more 'cause I am so anxious to see the finished piece... and excited about starting something new. ;-)

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This week's SBQ is:

Do you use your needle, a seam ripper, or something else when you have to frog stitches? Why do you use the method that you do?

Most of the time I use my needle to rip the stitches out... I have used a seam ripper on occassion... but I don't like the way it pulls the linen... If I absolutely must, I will use my wee scissors to cut some of the threads, but I am always extra careful... I use my needle because I don't want to cut the linen or pull any of the other stitches...

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Thank you all for stopping by... your kind and lovely thoughts brighten my days...

Until Next Time... Love In Stitches..

I am thankful for frogless stitching and smoking needles...

Stitching Bloggers Question ???

I'm running a wee bit behind on my SBQ as this is last week's question... :-) Anyway...

Last Week's SBQ was suggested by Kathryn ...

What is the smallest count fabric you have ever used? Did you stitch over one? Conversely, what is the largest count fabric you have ever used?

I love linen... plain and simple... The smallest count linen I have used is 36ct... my eye-sight just will not allow me to go any smaller than that... ;-) I prefer 28ct and 32ct linen... I have stitched over one on 28ct and 32ct... 28ct over one is tolerable, however 32ct can be a wee bit trying for my eyes... ;-)

The largest count fabric I have stitched on would be 11ct and that was on a pillow by Pine Mountain Designs... They come as kits with the pillow cover already made and you just stitch your design and tuck your pillow in the fabric or wrap it around the pillow and button it up... et cetera... and Voila... no sewing required at all! ;-) Anyway, I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about, as my description of it sounds rather weird! lol And I think they make lovely gifts... ;-)

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Thank you all for visiting... Your kind and lovely thoughts fill my days with sunshine...

Until next time... Love in stitches...

I am thankful for precious moments, sunshine and lazy days...

Stitching Bloggers Question...

This week's SBQ is:

Do you like to buy "chartpacks" that include charms, buttons, and/or beads or do you prefer to gather all materials yourself?

I usually prefer to buy the charts and gather the materials seperately... as I prefer entire skeins of thread... just to be on the safe side... ;-) However, if it's something like a Victoria Sampler chart, etc... I might go ahead and order the chartpack... just depends... lol

Having said that... usually when I order from my favourite Shoppe, Drema at Needlecraft Corner, I go ahead and ask her to add all the threads and buttons for the charts I'm ordering and I usually pick out my fabric then... though not always... So, it's like a chartpack, only better! lol And with a lot of designs, Drema puts all the items together in a *bundle* and offers a special price on it... i.e. The Bent Creek Snapperland Series and Blackbird Designs Loosefeathers... et cetera... This is always nice and I usually go ahead and purchase the bundle... :-)

If I had an LNS nearby, I would love to go and pick out everything in person... however, as I do not, I rely on Drema's judgement and what I can see from photos on websites and go from there... and usually it works out perfectly! ;-)

Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts... your visits brighten my days...

Until next time... Love in Stitches...

I am thankful for precious moments and Needlework Shoppes...

Stitching Retreats...

Stitching Bloggers Question...

Today's Stitching Bloggers Question was created by Danielle and is:

Have you ever been to a stitching retreat?

No, I have not been to a stitching retreat... but I'd love to as I've heard they are loads of fun and so inspirational! What a rare treat to spend a lovely weekend with other stitchers... chatting and sharing our love of stitching! Hopefully, one day ... :-)