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They come not in single spies
But in batalions... News just came in that our friend has succomed to her cancer. The funeral is on Wednesday 21 January, in Yorkshire, at 11 am. 250 miles away. We'll be going up the day before......
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Troll and Spam Sandwich
Buy 3 large tins of spam and some bungy cord... A loaf of rye bread some smoked salmon and good ham tomatoes: the big ripe juicy sort! cream cheese... Take an old leather safety glove and cut a large...
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Trolls
They're getting worse
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troubles sewing a gi collar ?
I started on a Gi project by drafting a pattern then making a muslin of that pattern. FTIP - pictures can be seen here ... had lots of grief trying to get the collar sewn aroud the neck. The Gi collar...
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pattern balancing
Pattern balance is a series of internal consistencies that help a garment made from the pattern hang correctly on the body, and not pitch forward or backwards or twist. Before I knew any formal...
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Pretty Punch Embroidery
I have lots of Pretty Punch supplies to sell. I was a dealer for many years, and need to sell my inventory. Please contact me for good prices. ##-----------------------------------------------##...
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detaching knee lift for janome
I cannot detach the knee lift from my brand new Janome 6600. Does someone know how? Thanks ------------------------------------- jng ##-----------------------------------------------## Delivered via...
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OT Happy & Prosperous New Year
I wish everyone a most Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2009. Emily
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Tough Fabric for Grocery Bags?
Hi everyone, I'd like to make my own grocery totes and need advice on the type of material. I have a couple different kinds that I've purchased and loved, the ideal fabric being that used in...
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Singer 758 adjustments after repair
Replaced the hook gear set-no problem with setting the hook timing. Also replaced the timing belt and have not been able to get the needle L C R adjustments along with the stich width right. Have a...
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For Sale
Is anyone interested in a Juki MO-734de serger or a Memory Craft 4000 Sewing machine? ------------------------------------- ##-----------------------------------------------## Delivered via Community...
 
OT Happy New Year
from Australia, a little early -about 30min so I'll see you all next year. Hopefully with DS starting school I'll be able to get more sewing done, eventually, got to get through the summer holidays...
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Hollow chest pattern adjustment
I need to make a hollow chest adjustment on a sleeveless, round necked, top and I only know how to do that for a 'V' neck top. At least I think this is the adjustment I need or perhaps it is a...
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hair drying wraps
I made a half dozen generic "turbie twist" hair drying wraps, and the price was right -- absolutely FREE! I really like those commercial things, but they can get kind of pricey, and we're just talking...
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Coverstitch machines reliable for business
------------------------------------- Hi. I'm new and happy to be here - you guys have such a wealth of knowledge. Does anyone have experience using a home coverstitch machine for manufacturing...