Further to last Week's announcement...
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"Cross Stitch Tips and News"
Brought to you by Patterns Patch Publishing
February 17th 2007
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Subject: Further to last Week's announcement...

We believe we've found a reliable Cross Stitch materials supplier
and so will conclude the pricing exercise this week. Hopefully by
next week (or the week after) we can start adding the price of the
optional materials pack alongside each of the downloadable charts.

Full details of how the optional materials-pack service will work
will be given here and in the Members' Handbook.

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Next weekend I shall be attending a three-day workshop on The
Public Domain so am not sure when you'll receive your newsletter.
At the normal time I hope, "technology" permitting. One thing's
for sure ~ there's a lot of Cross Stitch "stuff" in the Public
domain, so expect to see a new department in the Members area
in the next few weeks.

   ~X~

The first of the new tutorials "How To Tie Those Beastly French
Knots" will make its debut in the Members area tomorrow (Sunday).

   ~X~

Here is one of those online sequential puzzles that is both
frustrating and addictive in equal measures for you to try:

http://users.skynet.be/bk258512/idiot_test.swf

I got as far as the "Smart" category before giving up. If
anybody gets to the end, please let us know what the final
category is called.

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A Top Tip for Cross Stitch Heaven...

Charming! How to add a charm to enhance your cross stitched
design.

If you decide to use charms to add an added dimension and
interest to your cross stitched picture, make sure your chosen
charms are the correct size and scale to be appropriate for
the design.
 
Make sure the charm is clean, and coat the back of the charm
with clear nail polish to prevent rusting.

Attach charms and buttons using a thread that matches the
background fabric.

Begin with a loop start, and pass the needle through the hole
in the charm from the right side, marking the correct position.
Slip the charm off the eye of the needle and pass the needle in
and out of the fabric and through the loop on the right side.
Then stitch the charm into position, making sure the threads
remain tight.
 
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Recent articles posted at PatternsPatch.com:
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How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is thought to be caused by work
tasks which are performed repeatedly, thereby causing muscular
strain and eventually injury. RSI can be defined as inflammation
of the tendons round a joint resulting from regular, repeated
movements of that joint. And yes, you've guessed, poor posture,
stress and overwork also contribute to the symptoms...

Read the full article by going here:
< http://www.patternspatch.com/public/92.cfm >

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Using Artists' Cross Stitch Patterns

Artists and their artistic creations go hand in hand with
cross-stitching as their second palette for others to enjoy.
Whether this is cross-stitch transferred from a famous artist
whose work is well known and very famous, or it is a well know
artist who designed a particular needlepoint in mind, is in the
eyes of the beholder.  The quality of artwork is good regardless
or they wouldn't be selling online. The bad ones have been gone
long ago...

Read the full article by going here:
< http://www.patternspatch.com/public/119.cfm >

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Cool Iron Transfers for Cross-Stitch Designs

In the 1870s, the iron transfer was developed, a new one-step
method which allowed the design to be applied onto the fabric
with a warm iron.  Previously, women were encouraged to stamp
patterns, which included perforated patterns, marking powder,
along with instructions...

Read the full article by going here:
< http://www.patternspatch.com/public/114.cfm >

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This is just a small sample of the more than 100 cross stitch
articles enjoyed by our members. If you'd like to read more,
click here to become a member
< https://www.patternspatch.com/public/5.cfm >

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Cross Stitch Patterns Uploaded This Week
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To view full-sized illustrations of this week's FREE downloads,
Click Here < http://www.PatternsPatch.com/public/204.cfm >

You'll find additional information and can also leave comments
and rank (from 1 to 5) each download, if you wish.

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- "Feeding The Ducks", by Henry G. Plumb

- "Mermaid's Ocean Hug"

- "Diana, The Patriotic Princess"

- "Yachts Galore"

- "Cute Baby Mermaid", by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

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To view this week's gallery, here's the link again
< http://www.PatternsPatch.com/public/204.cfm >

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This newsletter is still being developed and will be shaped
according to the wishes of its readers. If there's anything you
do or don't like (or missing), from the newsletter, please send
a short email to john@patternspatch.com telling me what you want.

... and finally, if you have children, give them a hug and a
kiss, and tell them you love them.

Until next week, stay safe and be happy.

John Wigham
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Missed a tip of the week?  Find them all at
< http://www.patternspatch.com/public/department27.cfm >
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