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OT Had to share this
This is for the over 40 crowd "A Woman goes back to work after 30 years." Juno
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imaginary hat pattern
I thought I had it, then I thought I saw it in a back issue of Burda. There's a picture of a boughten hat but no pattern. I'd gone through most of what I had in boxes too. Spilled them all over the...
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Lurker Posting for a change
I have been following what little of this newsgroups appears through my server. I am guessing this newsgroup is based on a selective server. I have an old problem with depression/ anxiety but the...
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I'm Back!
My old computer quit and it has been a couple of weeks before I could get back on the newsgroups. Cyp, my son was up today and he and DH got the problems fixed so I am good to send personal messages...
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Having a blast!
It's been an odd year so far... Bit of a blast, but lots of fun along the way! The last bit of insane FTL sewing included two wedding gowns and a suit! We made two wedding gowns for a photo shoot to...
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Ping: Kate
This is a few months old, but I hadn't seen it before and maybe you didn't either. Or did, and it's old news. Anyway -- Might be leaping a bit fast:...
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I sooooo sympathize!
Snoopy lost his most treasured possessions: http://assets.amuniversal.com/b63728c0ee5201300cc4001dd8b71c47
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Looking for a part for a Necchi 523 any ideas?
Need the part that holds the needle in the Necchi model 523. Dropped it on the floor and still have not found it! Want to replace it if possible. Thanks
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good day making a repair
Some days you do something that makes you feel really good.Just a little sewing job. My 24 y.o. DGD asked me if I could fix a zip in a dress she has. She's working hard and putting herself through...
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Spring fashions must haves
Be prepared to go dumpster diving for "surplus olives"! TOMMY HILFIGER There were colorblocked neoprene pieces - one of the biggest trends emerging from these seasonal previews - shown alongside denim...
 
My serger will turn on, but won't run
Perhaps someone might be able to help me. I was given a Kenmore serger from a friend. I threaded it, plugged it in an d turned it on. The light turns on but when I press the pedal, nothing happ ens....
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Fray block - what's it like once dried?
Is it hard like plastic or soft like rubber? Would it survive in a high stress application such as a repair to jeans without cracking? Mike
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Ping: Polly
Hi Remember a few days ago talking about the unusual fork with one long middle prong? You mentioned how it is unusual to see crawfish on the fine dining buffet? Yesterday I went to a new restaurant...
 
I'm home from Cape Cod
Hi everyone, I returned last evening from my second stint of the summer on Cape Cod. I was there for 3 weeks in July, home for 1 week and then stayed for 5 weeks. I loved every minute of my time...
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Sewing with DGD
This summer I have been doing some hand sewing with granddaughter and talking about sewing in general. She has been watching me sew on my machine. So today I got out the 1950's Singer (I had it...
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