Hi Val,
VM > I have both of the Videso by Buscilla.  I STILL can't do the
VM > french knot.  I  haven't had time to practice lately
You might want to practice this using embroidery thread first to get the hang 
of it.  I found that after wrapping the thread around the needle, if I held 
on to the thread (that I had just wrapped) a short way (abt 1") from the 
needle, it
keeps the thread from loosening back up as the needle is re-inserted into the
fabric.  When all the excess thread has been pulled through to where you are 
holding, then lightly continue holding so the thread will pull through, but 
what is on the needle won't loosen.
I was not happy with french knots for many years until I lucked into this 
trick.
VM > I have a couple of stamps that are so beautiful that there is nothing I
VM > can do to embellish them.  They look just great stamped with black ink
VM > on a white background.  When I come up against a stamp like that, where 
ALL
VM > the art is in the stamp I try to write someting to go along with the 
stamp.
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VM > Both of the stamps that I have that have caused this delemma are made
VM > by A LA ART.  They make the loveliest stamps.
Have you seen the stamps by Stamps Happen, Inc. 369 Acacia Av, Fullerton,
CA  92631
They are absolutely gorgeous.  Micheals is carrying them.  Sara Goldstein has 
one she got and told us about.  On a recent trip, I stopped at Micheals and 
got
3. Fortunately, they were 25% off.
I'm hope they have a catalog that is available.  Just realized I had the 
complete addy for them
VM > I used to keep a book and everytime I'd get a stamp I'd put an
VM > impression of the stamp in the book.
What a great idea.  Thanks!  It could even be carried further by creating
different scenes and listing what stamps were used.  Then, when the brain 
won't
function, there's something to fall back on..............
Happy crafting,
Donna
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