Hi Shirley, thanks for the advice about the frame. I use Q-snap frames, but I have some big enough not to cover the stitched area. What metallic thread are you planning to use for the gold? I've been advised that the best one to use is DMC 5284 as it doesn't tarnish. I'm probably going to buy the threads this weekend, I can't wait to start on her. -- Round Robins

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Date Posted: 19:19:27 10/02/02 Wed
Author: Helen
Subject: Hi Shirley, thanks for the advice about the frame. I use Q-snap frames, but I have some big enough not to cover the stitched area. What metallic thread are you planning to use for the gold? I've been advised that the best one to use is DMC 5284 as it doesn't tarnish. I'm probably going to buy the threads this weekend, I can't wait to start on her.
In reply to: Shirley 's message, "Thank you, Helen, for mentioning the L & L Celtic Christmas. I got her today for $5.00 at a cute little shop 2 hours from home. I was cautioned to.........." on 02:08:08 10/02/02 Wed

>not use any type of scroll frame, Q-Snap frame, or
>hoop that rolled or went across the stitching area.
>When the shop owner stitched this, she had a problem
>with the beads being pulled, broken, and the finish
>rubbing off.
>
>When she stitched it over again, she used a stand
>frame to hold it until finished. Looks like I'll just
>be stitching it without a frame or hoop. I sure don't
>want to ruin it after putting all of the work into it.

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I'm using the same one. I also used it for the borders for my RRK after it returned home. eom -- Shirley, 15:33:59 10/06/02 Sun