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Sink or swim
Big rush order to get out. 14 pairs of skidboots I'd promised (against my better judgement) to a long-time customer. I'm stitching along, get distracted momentarily and I'm almost over the edge of the...
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Family Sewing Day! Link to photobucket album also
Last sunday myself, and two of my daughters (the 3rd wasn't home that day) did some sewing lessons, and afterwards I got to relax with my Kenmore. The kids did pretty good. Kamila is 9 (today is her...
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Needles For Outdoor Fabrics
Hi all, I redid my outdoor sling chairs last year and used Coats and Clark 100% nylon upholstery thread to sew them but the thread has not held up to the hot Texas sun. I am getting ready to do some...
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9/11
May we all stop a minute and THINK about those tat were lost or hurt , in this day mirjam
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"kenmore" needles for 1970 sears kenmore
On 9/10/08 10:48 PM, in article "Michelle Giordano" wrote: Welcome back, Michelle! I had a couple Kenmore machines in the 80s-90s,and never had problems getting needles from Sears. In El Paso, TX,...
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newbie with an upholstery/drapery question
Hi! I found this site/group while searching for any clue as to why my thread keeps breaking when sewing uphosltery/drapery fabric. I'm using a size 18/100 needle, and I've tried loosening the tension....
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How to sew badges onto a lined jacket and not stitch through the lining? (2023 Update)
The customer for whom I am "removing old/sewing on new" arm badges on a dozen or so shirts is very pleased with the ones I've done to date. I just received the 2nd batch of laundered shirts. Now they...
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Singer touch and sew zig-zag problem, please help?
For the life of me I can't figure out how to do a zig-zag on this machine, I know it's got to be simple, it is called a zig-zag model. If anyone knows the right setting, I would love it if you could...
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OT; Hannah
Hey All, I was just looking at the weather on TV. Has anyone heard from Cea lately? Looked like Virginia Beach was completely covered up with Hannah after it made landfall. I will try to call her...
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req: Optitex italian tutorial
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DONE with the dang vinyl!!
So, the client is still on vacation out of the country (lucky her!) but the cushions were done and I needed my space back. I called the couple who are doing LOTS of work on the remodel and who are...
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Fiber Arts & Animals Festival - Oct 3 & 4, 2009
Hello, We are starting a new two-day Fiber Arts & Animals Festival in Marshall, Michigan on October 3 and 4, 2009. We are joining an already established one-day event that has attracted 3000 to 4000...
 
ot: Olwyn Mary
I wonder how she is, has anybody heard her? I believe she said she & DH were in Hammond, which didn't take a direct hit, so I thought she would have been safe there. OTH, they may not have electricity...
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I am completely out of touch
I just watched a slideshow of fashions from a Japanese show, and it's clear to me that I will never be a follower of fashion. Featured Galleries: Japan Fashion Week Day 2.
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OT-Where are you Emily?
Just wondering how your property weathered the storm and if you are back yet. Kirsten
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