I learned from my grandmother, mother and aunt.  I was 4 when I started.  I've never really learned from a book- but a few years back there was called "Elegant Stitches" that caused a stir on several needlework forums I am on. I think you can still get it on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Stitches-Illustrated-Stitch-Inspiration/dp/091488185X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255306531&sr=8-1

 

email me at the winterangels email if you want to chat about it further. :)

winterangels@gmail.com

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Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
"Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." E. Wiesel
OKP's Resident B****
Imprudens est draconem vivum de consiliis tuis omittere.
Steet team Leader for NYS, OH and Southern Ontario.

Getting this thread going again...

Three pictures that make you drool over whichever one of the b'ys you do!

*Points at the King Alan, Fishy Fishy, and All About Bob threads for inspiration*

Have Fun!

Peace, Love, and GBS,

Loula

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Well there’ll be music all around you, You should see the way it feels

I'm responding to the drink one.......

Alan: Guiness with a whiskey chaser

Sean: Harp lager

Bob: Scotch, neat

Kris: Fosters

Murray: Tequila, straight up

3 nice things that have happened to you recently 

 

1. Getting a new kitten to help ease the heartache of my Bob (6 month old kitten) dying 3 weeks ago.

2. Chatting with Andi on msn...been a long time.

3. Not actually to me, but kind of by proxy...my daughter was told by a pet food store that they'd like to carry her dog treats.

3 things to help you sleep when it's just not happening.

 

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mmmmmm tequila.... oops sorry still on the drinks post (is it bad that three of my favorite drinks were on that list?)

1. Petting the purring kitty curled up with me.

2. A hot cup of tea

3. Listening to River Driver.

 

5 things you would do to make the world a better place. 

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Dream Big
Live life to it's fullest, every day.

1-Smile at strangers

2-Make a little more music in the world

3-Make sure people know that they are loved

4-Work hard for causes I believe in

5-Give freely without expecting anything in return

 - 4 fun things to do on a grey, rainy, cold day

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

1) Make jewelry!

2) Popcorn, a fire in the fireplace,  and a good movie

3) Bake cookies

4) Listen to my favorite music!

3 quirks in people that have struck you lately

1- One of my friends who adds the word 'face' to the end of friends names. I am used to being called 'Ruth-face' when I'm around her

2- I realized that one of my own quirks is that when I'm trying really hard to stay awake, I tend to clench my jaw and grid my teeth (ow!)

3- This isn't a specific person's quirk, but lately, I've been noticing the different ways people act when they're on the bus. Will they take the last open seat or will they stand? Will they hang over other people to talk to their friend or will they keep to themselves? I find it interesting. Taking the bus gives me time to people-watch. (That's not creepy is it? )

- 4 things that cheer you up or make you feel better when you're sick. (I'm looking for ideas)

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

1) The house is quiet, I'm home alone, and can watch a few movies I've been wanting to watch!

2) A warm blanket,

3) ginger ale, ice cream and chicken rice soup.

4) Sleep (esp. w/o the snorer next to me!)

3 things on your Bucket List that you have done already!

1.Traveled to Mexico to see Chichen Itza and Tulum. 2.Finally traveled to Scotland to see the family castles etc. 3.Went to England to follow the trail of history that I had always studied in school. 5 kinds of peppermint candy!!

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Summer Mis


"For those who know,no explaination is necessary-For those who don't,no explaination is possible"

1. scotch mints - not a fan of those chalky white hockey pucks myself

2. misty mints - these I love, though many don't

3. candy canes - available to those of any faith, or none at all

4. pepermint sticks - available in many pioneer villages

5....um... gum?

 

5 cheap, easy hallowe'en costume ideas for a teacher of adult ESL (ahem...feeling a bit desparate...)

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Sing an unwritten song or repent for the deeds you left undone.- GBS
If curious means that you trade your routines for something free, the freedom you feel's the whole point of the deal so curious I'll be! - BNL
Priates over Ninjas!!

A belly Dancer

A Hobo

A Mime

A Scarecrow

A RockStar.  

Most of those should be able to be made with stuff around the house or from a Dollar Store. ( ours even had a toy guitar today) 

 

5 things you want to accomplish this year. 

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Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
"Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." E. Wiesel
OKP's Resident B****
Imprudens est draconem vivum de consiliis tuis omittere.
Steet team Leader for NYS, OH and Southern Ontario.

Pass all of my classes

Make new friends 

Go to another Great Big Sea concert

Set up a study abroad semester

Really pick a major

- 4 things that help you through a rough week

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

Friends giving me love via facebook

Hugs

Hot soup

Listening to Let It Go (the chorus is my prayer)

4 reasons to go out on a rainy day

(Super hugs to Ruthie, hope it helps, love!)

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Well there’ll be music all around you, You should see the way it feels

Thanks Loula

- Sometimes it's nice to feel the rain on your face

- Splashing in puddles!

- The clean smell of rain

- Having somewhere wonderful to go

Now for a slightly silly one - 6 things that are orange 

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo