yes. look at this link. you'll see i have it pinned to fabric
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...56568968pTyCzT

I see, you have the fabric and canvas in the frame while you stitch the piece. I get it now. Thanks for your help!

For that particular blanket, I used prequilted muslin.... In your case just use the plain muslin. I found the tighter the weave I guess you call it the better it looks. Like the fabric used for pillowcases. I personally love the muslin. Have fun, and please show us pics when your done.. :D :D

Amazing....this board is like having someone reading your mind.......I was just thinking about whether or not I could incorporate some of my stash of crossstitch supplies into my newest obession(quilting)!!

Thanks ladies for all your knowledge.

Hi quiltncrazy,
My name is Susan and we live in W Massachusetts. Emma's quilt was my first attempt at crosstitch/quilt design. She is my first grandaughter and now 4 yrs old, attending an A.M. pre-school. She too loves other children and I'm sure your grandaughter and she would love each other. Emma loves to watch what I do and is quite the fashion fashionista, loves fabrics and good design. funny!
Grandkids just reach deep inside you, don't they.
Susan

I'm originally from Western Mass...North Adams to be exact...

Hi Jen,
We are in Springfield/Wilbraham, MA-thanks for introducing yourself. You didn't go far though, but you probably see more culture than I do. We have limited quilting and fabric choices, thank God for the internet.
Susan

I'm about an hour and 15 minutes away from where I used to live. All my family is still there. Such a tiny little town compared to living in Albany. I'd love to live half way between there and here. Some day.

Out here I have a pretty large Joann's and Walmarts, but I haven't ventured into any local quilt shops yet.