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		<title>New Threads</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-27T13:14:24Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-05T06:00:48Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008214</id>
		<summary type="text">Recently, I read on the DMC website that they have more new threads coming soon.  I am more excited about these than the scented floss.  This time, the...</summary>
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			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
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		<content type="text">Recently, I read on the DMC website that they have more new threads coming soon.  I am more excited about these than the scented floss.  This time, the...</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Crafty Bloggers Update</title>
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		<updated>2009-07-05T07:52:17Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-04T06:00:05Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008242</id>
		<summary type="text">One of the many blogs I read this week was Reflections in the Pond.  Silverlotus wrote a post entitled, "Cross Stitcher's Public Awareness League".  Her post is well...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">One of the many blogs I read this week was Reflections in the Pond.  Silverlotus wrote a post entitled, "Cross Stitcher's Public Awareness League".  Her post is well...</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Free Sailboat Cross Stitch Motif</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-27T22:25:08Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-03T06:00:04Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://007526</id>
		<summary type="text">The heat is really getting to me at my house - it's dry and no rain in sight.  If it is going to be this hot, I wish I...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">The heat is really getting to me at my house - it's dry and no rain in sight.  If it is going to be this hot, I wish I...</content>
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		<title> Free Bodice Ripper Bookmark Pattern</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-26T15:46:43Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-02T06:00:34Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008136</id>
		<summary type="text">I don't remember when I started reading romance novels.  I do know that I hid what I was reading from my dad.  He didn't approve of such stuff....</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">I don't remember when I started reading romance novels.  I do know that I hid what I was reading from my dad.  He didn't approve of such stuff....</content>
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		<title>Why No Knots In Cross Stitch?</title>
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		<updated>2009-07-01T09:31:10Z</updated>
		<published>2009-07-01T06:00:59Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://007925</id>
		<summary type="text">One thing beginning stitchers are sure to hear when they ask advice from an experience stitcher is "No knots!"  When securing floss in Cross Stitch, different methods are used....</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">One thing beginning stitchers are sure to hear when they ask advice from an experience stitcher is "No knots!"  When securing floss in Cross Stitch, different methods are used....</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Mini Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-30T09:18:25Z</updated>
		<published>2009-06-30T06:00:34Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008193</id>
		<summary type="text">Mini Cross-Stitch Ornaments is one of the latest publications produced by Kooler Design Studio and Leisure Arts.  As you know, it is never too early to start on your...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">Mini Cross-Stitch Ornaments is one of the latest publications produced by Kooler Design Studio and Leisure Arts.  As you know, it is never too early to start on your...</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Poll - Do You Prefer Charts or Kits?</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-26T17:13:40Z</updated>
		<published>2009-06-29T06:00:26Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://007672</id>
		<summary type="text">I have stitched a lot of Cross Stitch projects in my life-time.  Personally, for small projects like ornaments or gift tags, I do not mind using a kit, but...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">I have stitched a lot of Cross Stitch projects in my life-time.  Personally, for small projects like ornaments or gift tags, I do not mind using a kit, but...</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Finding Candlewicking Thread</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-25T21:08:12Z</updated>
		<published>2009-06-28T06:00:37Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008167</id>
		<summary type="text">I recently found a source for candlewicking thread.  I prefer to use the "real thing" for my projects even though cotton embroidery floss and perle cotton thread work too....</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">I recently found a source for candlewicking thread.  I prefer to use the "real thing" for my projects even though cotton embroidery floss and perle cotton thread work too....</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>Crafty Bloggers Update</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-26T22:40:38Z</updated>
		<published>2009-06-27T06:00:31Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008200</id>
		<summary type="text">Here's what some of my favorite crafty bloggers have been up to this week:

About.com Family CraftsWhat are your cleaning tips for crafting with kids? Please take a moment to share...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">Here's what some of my favorite crafty bloggers have been up to this week:

About.com Family CraftsWhat are your cleaning tips for crafting with kids? Please take a moment to share...</content>
	</entry>
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		<title>How Do You Protect Your Fabric?</title>
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		<updated>2009-06-25T20:38:56Z</updated>
		<published>2009-06-26T06:00:09Z</published>
		<id>tag:crossstitch.about.com,2009://008154</id>
		<summary type="text">100Karen posted this question in the Forum:
I am working on a very large cross stitch project and using a tilted hoop.  How do I avoid making the stitched I...</summary>
		<author>
			<name>crossstitch</name>
			<email>crossstitch.guide@about.com</email>
		</author>
		<content type="text">100Karen posted this question in the Forum:
I am working on a very large cross stitch project and using a tilted hoop.  How do I avoid making the stitched I...</content>
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