tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post1725121096117836217..comments2024-03-27T12:01:56.465-05:00Comments on Alphabet Stitcher: More Blackbird DesignsCathy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393543239345670736noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-8306056880676154212010-05-17T17:32:24.164-05:002010-05-17T17:32:24.164-05:00Just a note, watch your mailbox.
pamJust a note, watch your mailbox. <br />pampjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407348706719967358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-75216701221885311552010-05-14T20:20:05.079-05:002010-05-14T20:20:05.079-05:00Hi Cathy: I just love your blog site, I am still t...Hi Cathy: I just love your blog site, I am still trying to learn how to enter things to my blog.<br />Your blog is simply beautiful.<br />I am also trying to learn how to download pictures from my new camara.<br />It was a pleaseure meeting you.<br />I hope to see you at another retreat we had such a great group of ladies.<br />Peace to you<br />Cathydiamondchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829382538662447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-1434416835504366662010-05-13T20:23:52.849-05:002010-05-13T20:23:52.849-05:00That is a beautiful WIP. :)
I am going to Orlando...That is a beautiful WIP. :)<br /><br />I am going to Orlando soon too; I am interested to see what responses you get.<br /><br />As for needles, I love Bohnin the best. I don't tarnish them as easily. <br /><br />I can't help you with the BBD design. I hope you locate it. :)<br /><br />I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your projects.<br /><br />Have a great week!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935111380330769183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-37659219529891614662010-05-12T15:41:47.357-05:002010-05-12T15:41:47.357-05:00Nice start on that lovely deisgn! WHAT??? Snow in...Nice start on that lovely deisgn! WHAT??? Snow in May! It is 90 degrees today in houston. :)<br /><br />As for needles: Piecemakers<br />As for LNS in Orlando: ???? but have a great time.<br />As for BBD: I will check and if I have it I will let you know.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158551238078705372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-73048690197861278482010-05-11T22:16:08.650-05:002010-05-11T22:16:08.650-05:00Needlecraft World in Kissimmee is small, but great...Needlecraft World in Kissimmee is small, but great. The owner's name is Cathy and she is a love. Tell her Dee said HI if you get there. You can also try Needle Orts in Altamonte Springs which is like a suburb of Orlando. They have an amazing number of threads. http://www.needleorts.com/ Also, you could try The Black Sheep in Winter Park. The last time I was there I was disappointed in their cross stitch selections, but it just depends on what you have time for. http://www.theblacksheepshop.com/ I would visit the other 2 shops first. I hope you enjoy your visit.<br /><br />Dee in Cocoa BeachDee Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341941554873170684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-45589691460896095702010-05-11T10:39:47.974-05:002010-05-11T10:39:47.974-05:00Hello from the UK! It's strange to get snow so...Hello from the UK! It's strange to get snow so late in the year, hopefully spring will be just around the corner, since our weather is damp and dreary too. I love your WIP and the fabric you've used, really pretty. I'm using John James needles but I haven't had any of them break on me - yet!Bekcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526033675369033679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-48753738417144501242010-05-11T08:18:42.815-05:002010-05-11T08:18:42.815-05:00This is a lovely design - great WIP!This is a lovely design - great WIP!Giovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816333325112705329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-84498513569147449412010-05-10T19:10:37.307-05:002010-05-10T19:10:37.307-05:00Hands down: Piecemaker + Bohin
I don't know ...Hands down: Piecemaker + Bohin<br /><br />I don't know if it is still open; however, there was a store in Mount Dora - near Orlando. I cannot think of the name off the top of my head.<br /><br />(If/when I recall the name of needlework store, i'll e-mail)<br /><br />There was a store in Kissimmee with canvas stuff - was in a mall, was an ok place. Needle something -- I think on Vine Avenue or 192 (if my brain hasn't failed me)Leliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234080378437860941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-43686416164301596152010-05-10T18:29:20.694-05:002010-05-10T18:29:20.694-05:00Love the BBD piece Cathy! Sorry you have had terri...Love the BBD piece Cathy! Sorry you have had terrible weather up there. Thankfully we haven't had any snow. Just dreary here in Iowa.<br /><br />I use Piecemaker needles (szie 26 & 28) and love them.<br /><br />I can't help you with any shops in Orlando. Hope you do find one or two!WendyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285738724951671458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-31678046137971725702010-05-10T18:19:16.985-05:002010-05-10T18:19:16.985-05:00Beautiful progress on Summer Basket. I just love ...Beautiful progress on Summer Basket. I just love this design!!<br /><br />I just started using size 28 Bohins. I love them!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126748789355803862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-15653061395941948272010-05-10T16:48:11.646-05:002010-05-10T16:48:11.646-05:00Another lovely wip!! I really like JJ 28 Gold pet...Another lovely wip!! I really like JJ 28 Gold petits. I have been using the same two needles since January and have only seen the gold come off but they work. I've only ever broken 1 needle in the last 3 years. Usually the 28's will get a little bent and I will just get an new straight gold one.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837185107544953448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-27052258751469644762010-05-10T12:34:44.772-05:002010-05-10T12:34:44.772-05:00I don't think I know enough about brands yet; ...I don't think I know enough about brands yet; I only use 28 or 26 petites. And, mostly JJ 'cause that's what the LNS sells. I've yet to try Bohin, but would like too soon.<br /><br />Good luck with LF No. 1!Berithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270446862298837353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-70481004628370162462010-05-09T20:29:30.720-05:002010-05-09T20:29:30.720-05:00Very pretty WIP! A breath of spring, we could use ...Very pretty WIP! A breath of spring, we could use that around here too since the cold and snow also returned our way as well. I have quite a few BBD in my stash but unfortunately Spring's Promise is not one of them. I can't help you out regarding Orlando either. It's been years since I've been there. As for needles, I love the Piecemaker. A friend got me started on them and I've never gone back to my John James again!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299867624939647862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-91949565028151108322010-05-09T17:42:17.911-05:002010-05-09T17:42:17.911-05:00I'm new to your blog and just wanted to tell y...I'm new to your blog and just wanted to tell you how much I like your projects, they are all really beautiful and the stitching is great. I especially like the look of your new WIP, might have to put that design on my to-buy listAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-69328305008372413452010-05-09T17:08:49.951-05:002010-05-09T17:08:49.951-05:00I've been to Needlecraft World a number of yea...I've been to Needlecraft World a number of years ago. Found it to be a good store. They had lots and lots of kits but they also had lots of fabric, charts, threads and those "goodies" all stitchers love. A bright clean store. Maria S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-52607429717856023062010-05-09T08:59:36.429-05:002010-05-09T08:59:36.429-05:00I use Bohin and buy them in bulk from Anita's ...I use Bohin and buy them in bulk from Anita's Little Stitches.<br /><br />As far as stores in Orlando, a little online search finds my favorite store has now closed, but according to another search this one is in Kissimmee ... Needle Craft World and they have a group meeting on Mondays.<br /><br />http://maps.google.com/maps/place?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=needlecraft+world+in+kissimmee+florida&fb=1&gl=us&hq=needlecraft+world&hnear=kissimmee+florida&cid=13092633579805610954<br /><br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898294545615909876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-85227692608978940752010-05-09T08:19:23.559-05:002010-05-09T08:19:23.559-05:00I use John James size 26 or 28 needles. Can't ...I use John James size 26 or 28 needles. Can't use the full size needles anymore... it's like stitching with a shovel. :-)<br />Lovely new WIP.<br />I had to cover the peonies and bring all the ferns and pots into the house last night due to the freeze warning. Crazy Mother Nature just having her fun with us.Laurie in Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095841340075509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-42614167699703475642010-05-09T08:10:00.724-05:002010-05-09T08:10:00.724-05:00I haven't heard of Bohin needles - I'll ha...I haven't heard of Bohin needles - I'll have to look out for them.<br /><br />I tend to use size 28s, and especially JJ Petites - although I do snap the eyes sometimes on them, the ease that they pass through the fabric makes up for that slight inconvenience!Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-55536925856697555752010-05-09T02:42:50.858-05:002010-05-09T02:42:50.858-05:00A great new WIP you're sticthing.
I only stitc...A great new WIP you're sticthing.<br />I only stitch with Permin 28 needles, it's the only brand I can get in 28 size around here. But I'm very happy with them as they rarely ever break.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922122091202289138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-58106574467921864432010-05-08T23:08:01.924-05:002010-05-08T23:08:01.924-05:00Great start on Summer Basket! I use Bohins almost ...Great start on Summer Basket! I use Bohins almost exclusively. My LNS sells them in bulk (25 a pack) and they last me forever. I usually throw them out because they get slightly bent not because they break. I'm generally hard on my needles. <br /><br />Sorry, can't help you with BBD#1 or Orlando info.valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904215812180267706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-372467984837805422010-05-08T21:44:22.013-05:002010-05-08T21:44:22.013-05:00I only use John James petites never had them break...I only use John James petites never had them break on me.<br />I am working on the same project but I have the right side done not the left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-88580626115444433722010-05-08T20:37:08.126-05:002010-05-08T20:37:08.126-05:00I'm with you with the needles - first preferen...I'm with you with the needles - first preference has always been Piecemakers (26 or 28) but after recently being gifted with some Bohnin's, really like those too. I've broken a few JJ ones too, so don't buy them anymore - I have very 'toxic' skin, and go through the metal plating quickly on needles, so end up buying in bulk when I order ... actually just thought I should really take them all out of their packets and put them into a little container, 'cos they take up loads of room ... duh, why didn't I think of that before now????? Sorry I can't help with the chart :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-19860229163236808202010-05-08T20:00:53.236-05:002010-05-08T20:00:53.236-05:00Did you get Spring's Promise? I recently bough...Did you get Spring's Promise? I recently bought a copy online and would be happy to lend it to you. <br /><br />I LOVE Bohin needles but I cannot get them in my favorite size. The local quilting shop has them in a 22 but I feel like I'm stitching with a knitting needle. I usually use 28 Piecemakers. I only use JJ if there is nothing else available because they break, the floss catches in the eye, they bend ... ugh!mainely stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915498269348257624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-51434184280755116762010-05-08T19:51:10.277-05:002010-05-08T19:51:10.277-05:00I am working on that project as well. I am using t...I am working on that project as well. I am using the Baby's Breath. I use Piecemakers as a rule. I need to get stitching on this because yours is really lovely.Jon Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642062329014055563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14773636.post-66581043574980555892010-05-08T19:46:51.680-05:002010-05-08T19:46:51.680-05:00Happy Mother's Day to you too. I love the bab...Happy Mother's Day to you too. I love the baby soft pink linen. I was just introduced to the Bohin needles and love them. they slide through those threads on the back side of the linen. Second favorite are piecemakers and then John James. Hope you find a store in Orlando. I always peruse the yellow pages when we go some where to see if there are stitching stores.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547025762056187319noreply@blogger.com