I learned to embroider when I was a kid - around 10 years old - when my aunt and older sisters were really into cross stitch. Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could... read more> 
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Hi Mary, Thanks for explaining the difference between coton a broder & Floche. Could you please...
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