Comments for The Stitching Thread http://thestitchingthread.com a needlework and cross stitch designer's journey Wed, 14 May 2008 18:16:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on A New Cross Stitch Design Beginning by Marilyn http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/05/09/a-new-cross-stitch-design-beginning/#comment-2587 Marilyn Mon, 12 May 2008 00:40:15 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-2587 I'm looking forward to seeing this one, Melinda! I'll bet Barry will be happy to hear about this one also. I'm going to print out your post for him. Happy Mother's Day! Marilyn I’m looking forward to seeing this one, Melinda! I’ll bet Barry will be happy to hear about this one also. I’m going to print out your post for him.

Happy Mother’s Day!
Marilyn

]]> Comment on In the Cross Stitcher Magazine this Month by Ann McDonald http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/29/in-the-cross-stitcher-magazine-this-month/#comment-2581 Ann McDonald Sun, 04 May 2008 00:42:57 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-2581 Congratulations on being in the magazine..I'll look for it on the newstands! Congratulations on being in the magazine..I’ll look for it on the newstands!

]]> Comment on In the Cross Stitcher Magazine this Month by Melinda http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/29/in-the-cross-stitcher-magazine-this-month/#comment-2579 Melinda Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:13:56 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-2579 Hi Wendi, It is a starting point to learn about the many varied aspects of the needlearts business. There are many other resources available on the web that are informative as well. A good book to start with is "Publish Your Patterns! How to Write, Print, and Market Your Designs" by Nancy Restuccia ISBN 0971450137. I also suggest you read any book by Barbara Brabec. Melinda Hi Wendi,

It is a starting point to learn about the many varied aspects of the needlearts business. There are many other resources available on the web that are informative as well. A good book to start with is “Publish Your Patterns! How to Write, Print, and Market Your Designs” by Nancy Restuccia ISBN 0971450137. I also suggest you read any book by Barbara Brabec.

Melinda

]]> Comment on In the Cross Stitcher Magazine this Month by wendi4xstitch http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/29/in-the-cross-stitcher-magazine-this-month/#comment-2578 wendi4xstitch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:40:07 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-2578 Thank you. I'll take a look. Wendi Thank you. I’ll take a look.

Wendi

]]> Comment on In the Cross Stitcher Magazine this Month by Melinda http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/29/in-the-cross-stitcher-magazine-this-month/#comment-2577 Melinda Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:26:59 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-2577 Yarn Tree has a good Business to Business section on their website you might like to start with. The link is http://yarntree.com/ and the Business section is at the bottom of the main page. It is a good starting point in your business research to learn about trade shows, distributors, publishing, etc. They have a wonderful website in general for you to look at to get an idea of current designs, designers, products, etc. Melinda Yarn Tree has a good Business to Business section on their website you might like to start with. The link is http://yarntree.com/ and the Business section is at the bottom of the main page. It is a good starting point in your business research to learn about trade shows, distributors, publishing, etc. They have a wonderful website in general for you to look at to get an idea of current designs, designers, products, etc.

Melinda

]]> Comment on In the Cross Stitcher Magazine this Month by wendi4xstitch http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/29/in-the-cross-stitcher-magazine-this-month/#comment-2576 wendi4xstitch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:04:26 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-2576 Hello, I'm trying to start my own cross stitch design business and I was curious if you could give me any advice. I do have a few of my designs posted on my blog, just the patterns, as I haven't stitched examples yet. Any critiques would be welcome. Thanks in advance, Wendi Hello,

I’m trying to start my own cross stitch design business and I was curious if you could give me any advice.

I do have a few of my designs posted on my blog, just the patterns, as I haven’t stitched examples yet.

Any critiques would be welcome.

Thanks in advance,
Wendi

]]> Comment on Quilt Block Update by Melinda http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/28/quilt-block-update/#comment-2575 Melinda Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:37:38 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=222#comment-2575 Here is the link to Vikki Clayton's website http://www.hand-dyedfibers.com/oscnuked/index.php . Marilyn, thank you for the wonderful reminder for the silks. I can tell that I will get lost for a time this morning on Vikki's site trying to decide which ones to get. I also saw some buttons that will need further investigation! Thank you Lee for your kind thoughts. I think it is very important to work time into each and every day by stitching or creating something. I find those quiet moments good for the spirit and the threads and fibers have a quiet beauty. Melinda Here is the link to Vikki Clayton’s website http://www.hand-dyedfibers.com/oscnuked/index.php . Marilyn, thank you for the wonderful reminder for the silks. I can tell that I will get lost for a time this morning on Vikki’s site trying to decide which ones to get. I also saw some buttons that will need further investigation!

Thank you Lee for your kind thoughts. I think it is very important to work time into each and every day by stitching or creating something. I find those quiet moments good for the spirit and the threads and fibers have a quiet beauty.

Melinda

]]> Comment on Quilt Block Update by Marilyn http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/28/quilt-block-update/#comment-2573 Marilyn Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:22:33 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=222#comment-2573 Melinda, Ribbon is another wonderful item that Vikki has; lots of variegated colors and very reasonable prices as well! I just got some boggy marsh ribbon last week that will work perfectly into my quilt. As long as I'm back by the meeting, I'll try to remember to bring some of what I have for you to choose from. Your picture is showing yours off beautifully. Marilyn Melinda,

Ribbon is another wonderful item that Vikki has; lots of variegated colors and very reasonable prices as well! I just got some boggy marsh ribbon last week that will work perfectly into my quilt. As long as I’m back by the meeting, I’ll try to remember to bring some of what I have for you to choose from. Your picture is showing yours off beautifully.

Marilyn

]]> Comment on Quilt Block Update by Lee http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/28/quilt-block-update/#comment-2572 Lee Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:04:55 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=222#comment-2572 So lovely! Beautiful fabrics, great thread colors, and expert embroidery. I'd say this CQ block has it all! It's just wonderful. So lovely! Beautiful fabrics, great thread colors, and expert embroidery. I’d say this CQ block has it all! It’s just wonderful.

]]> Comment on Shining Sea by Marilyn http://thestitchingthread.com/2008/04/20/shining-sea/#comment-2565 Marilyn Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:20:14 +0000 http://thestitchingthread.wordpress.com/?p=221#comment-2565 Melinda, Isn't it awesome beach walking and looking for glass! Two weeks ago when Betsy was here we walked one day and found 49 pieces of glass. It was the best day of her week off! Enjoy every day this week; the weather seems to be with you. Marilyn Melinda,

Isn’t it awesome beach walking and looking for glass! Two weeks ago when Betsy was here we walked one day and found 49 pieces of glass. It was the best day of her week off!

Enjoy every day this week; the weather seems to be with you.

Marilyn

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