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D.A.R. Fabric
My wife just made me aware of this line of fabric that is produced under the Imprimatur of The Daughters of the American Revolution, of which she is a member. It looks quite impressive and complete. I...
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Mystery Bag Revealed.
Ok. So it really isn't a mystery. But it might have been a mystery, if I could have completed it as one. Let me explain. This Large, Shoulder Tote/Weekender bag, started out to be a Back Pack of the...
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OT had to share this one
Down in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Boudreaux gets a job with BP helping with the oil spill cleanup. He reports for work and is told to speak to a supervisor about his assignment. He finds the man...
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PING: Jennifer in Ottawa
Hi Jennifer, Could you please contact me off list when you have a moment? Have questions regarding Earl's possible effect on your area this coming weekend as well as a possible meet-up. Thanks so...
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Holding on to a quilt
I tried the "roll and clip" method once or twice. It was a great big pain in many parts of the body. I use the "stuff and fluff" method for quilting. Be sure that you are not sitting too low..... with...
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken...
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Where is everybody?
Well, I haven't been getting many messages for a while. Reading through google groups, for various reasons. Was off line for a bit, my monitor went out. Back up monitor is sort of okay, but DH says...
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World-Famous Civil War Quilt Goes On Display
World-Famous Civil War Quilt Goes On Display {EXCERPT} WPTZ The Champlain Valley -- Housed at the museum since 1950, it has inspired quilters from around the country and world to make trips to Vermont...
 
My Saturday adventure
I guess I did my job. She left with a mountain of my fabric (LOL), a borrowed cutting mat, Alex Anderson's "Begin Quilting" and a list of tools she absolutely must have. I showed her how to straighten...
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It went well
I guess I did my job. She left with a mountain of my fabric (LOL), a borrowed cutting mat, Alex Anderson's "Begin Quilting" and a list of tools she absolutely must have. I showed her how to straighten...
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Hobo Quilts pattern CD
Some of you might remember my disappointing review of the book "Hobo Quilts" by Debra Henninger. I was happy to learn today that an EQ 6 or 7 compatible CD is now available for all the patterns in the...
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Whoo hoo!
I'm a grandma! Our DS and DIL had a baby boy this evening! It was a short labor for an overdue baby, so everyone was happy! His name is Everett Sage and he weighed 8 lb 10 oz. And we get to go see...
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CNN 5 yrs after Katrina
What beautiful and sad and wonderful stories. I think of my American friends so often...the anniversary of Katrina always brings tears to my eyes, and I still wonder at the seeming ineptitude of...
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Silly question
Have you ever stuck yourself with a pin and have it immediately turn purple? Can't tell you how many times I've stuck myself while making these flags but now that I'm almost done, I went to grab a pin...
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OT: Witch costume
Dear All, I've got to dress myself up as a witch for a kids birthday party (7 yo) - the girl called herself to ask if I could please come help her mother out at the party :-) And yes, her mother was...
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