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Good thoughts needed
MIL, almost 89 years old, went into the hospital in Tucson for a partial knee replacement on Wednesday. She came through the surgery just fine, but she's been in extreme pain (much more than she'd...
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OT - Thank You
Thank you so much for all the emails and posts of condolence for the loss of my husband, Wayne. We had a lovely graveside memorial service including the Honor Guard from Mountain Home Air Force Base...
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flannel
Some flannel followed me home. I know that --flannel shrinks a LOT, so I'll be sure to pre-wash --flannel ravels more than regular cotton, so I'll plan on a wider seam allowance. Is 3/8" seam...
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Please report on the Long Beach show
Would someone who attended please report on the Long Beach show? Did they work out the long lines which were a problem last year? Did anyone notice The Quilt Merchant booth? It would have been all...
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OT how do i.....
Here's kind of an off the wall idea for you..... Type up about Tim. Yes, that's going to hurt, but you only have to do it *once*. Add to the story---probably at the beginning---that you know it's odd...
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Ping Polly
got your email. for whatever reason isp wont let my reply go thru. no idea what thats about, not to worry. this might not send either but will try anyhow. i'm sure there are adapters to work for ya....
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starch recipe
here is that post to that group..... ------------------------------------------- I have used spray starch for many years and it works well, but it tends to leave your seam allowances a bit stiff,...
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quilting podcasts
Does anyone listen to any? I've heard some exist, but don't listen to any or know where to find them. Cheers Anne
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Sylvia's Bridal Sampler
Is anyone working on Sylvia's Bridal Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts (by Jennifer Chiaverini)? Apparently, this quilt is "sweeping the quilting world" & "everyone" is working on one. I have vowed not to...
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Overdue Happy Dance
Finished a 20 year old UFO! It is about 2/3 hand quilted, but I finished by machine quilting. Just needs binding. was from the days before I had a rotary cutter or knew the importance of the 1/4"...
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Happy Dance
I quilted this panel and gave to my grandson Will for his 8th birthday today. Some of you responded to my request for post cards for him last spring. When he opened the gift he said "oh, a map of the...
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OT: Translation
Can anyone tell me the Yiddish or Hebrew word for chicken?
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Thimble
Ok, I don't want to alarm anybody, but it's just possible that I may have found a thimble I can actually work with. Clover has come out with a new jelly like rubber thimble with a metal ridged tip. I...
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TODAY is JULY 25th
Just in case you didn't notice. Just in case you're one of those maniacs that puts their Christmas tree up on October 1st. Just in case you Must have all your gifts wrapped and cards addressed and...
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quilting van
's an old hippy's dream come true! Donna in WA http://ptleader.com/index.asp
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