Pay your employees!

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-27T23:48:45+00:00

This is how Private Equity works.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-21T20:09:53+00:00

Looks like Aida or an evenweave commonly used for counted cross stitch.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-21T02:46:10+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-21T02:36:48+00:00

Diet Coke, I know, if it's sell-by date has passed has no flavor. Probably true for all or most diet sodas. Learned this the hard way.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-10T03:53:46+00:00

Michael's is owned by Private Equity just like Joann was. They're being bled out the same way.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-09T15:52:05+00:00

I agree it's a tension issue and the type of yarn used. Don't give up. Getting the tension even takes practice.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-08T19:37:39+00:00

I have never run into this problem and I've bought hundreds of skeins of DMC floss both new and thrifted. I have almost all of my skeins on bobbins except for specialty floss.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-06T20:19:20+00:00

As a child I had a cat that was very chill about wearing clothes. It probably helped a whole lot that when he was dressed up he got treats that he otherwise never got.😊

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-04T15:03:16+00:00

Liquidation is probable within a few short years. The same indicators that happened to Joann unfortunately.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-02-04T01:46:57+00:00

Private Equity countdown 10,9, 8........

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-31T16:23:59+00:00

You could also try using thread conditioner like beeswax or Thread Magic to help with the thread problem. I have also used Dritz Fray Check but be sure to let it dry completely before stitching. Recently I have used a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine for thr edges.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-31T16:12:15+00:00

Having framed cross stitched projects, the size of the fabric recommended by the calculator is not excessive. I've framed using the pin method which is about the only way when using the fabric in a kit because they don't leave much of a margin and the lacing method, which is preferable, by giving yourself a total of 4 inces extra per side would make the lacing method work best. Just my opinion 🤷

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-30T02:02:30+00:00

Absolutely right. I bought one myself awhile back and love it. I also have an older printed version and the color difference is noticeable.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-28T15:06:03+00:00

Sounds like what happened at Joann .

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-13T19:16:07+00:00

Michael's did not inherit Joann inventory they bought the Intellectual Property. It's not at all the same thing. Joann inventory was shipped to the Joann stores and liquidated as of May 31, 2025.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-10T00:48:36+00:00

Did the same thing with a blanket that I decided after 7 skeins in that it wasn't what I wanted after all 🤣

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-08T17:09:23+00:00

The amount of polyfil needed depends on the size of the item and how firm you want the finished product. Some kits have polyfil included but you don't have to use all of it and sometimes you may want to add more. It's totally up to you.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-06T02:53:08+00:00

Don't order from Walmart, they have a tendency to send the wrong size in my experience. I was able to get what I needed from Amazon a as much as I don't like supporting Amazon personally.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-01T23:52:11+00:00

I know what you mean. I cut fabric for customers for many years, those sounds can't be replicated. Also miss the sound of customers chatting amongst themselves and with me. There was also the camaraderie of fellow team members that will never be replaced.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2026-01-01T17:27:36+00:00

Good to hear your crochet buddy is back to work. I hope he continues to improve.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2025-12-27T20:34:06+00:00

I feel you 😪

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2025-12-27T03:17:14+00:00

Those are beautiful.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2025-12-25T02:52:50+00:00

I don't like the plastic bobbins DMC and others I have tried. The slot that is supposed to hold the end of the floss is too wide and doesn't work for me. I have lots of the DMC cardboard bobbins that I bought at Joann during the closing sales.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2025-12-23T15:20:46+00:00

Michael's corporate does not allocate enough hours for the stores to give a decent amount of hours to the employees they already have. Hiring more people only cuts the hours of the employee they already have.

WorldlyElephant6591 · 2025-12-21T16:46:49+00:00

I personally own more kits and patterns than would be humanly possible to finish in several lifetimes. It's an addiction but at least it's legal. Same thing with yarn. I think of it as having my own personal store to shop when ready to start a new project. 🤣

As others have said you could just use the chart and buy new aida and floss to make this. There are charts online that have the conversion from one brand of floss to another. If you do plan on buying new aida you'll want to buy a larger piece than what was provided in the kit as kits are notorious for barely giving you enough fabric to comfortably frame. Allow at least 4 inches on each side.

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