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interesting size chart
Thought some of y'all might like this one. I was looking for (and found) a chart for bedding sizes. (I found a bunch actually.) Found this one in the search 's for different sizes of baby blankets....
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Washing velvet
Hi folks I've checked out the archived advice on this one on this ng. I machine wash= ed a bit of velvet, and all the pile came off. I now want to wash finished = items made from the same batch of...
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OT silk
I tossed my favorite silk nightshirt in the washer with some towels before I let the detergent swish around the washer a bit. Dark green shirt now has ugly brown splotches. No matter, it wasn't a...
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sleeve cap
I Just finished doing some major pattern alterations. The last one was that I added 1/2 inch to the back shoulder seam and took 1/2 inch from the front. My question is can I move the center dot...
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not from Beverly
dolphin leotards are not from Beverly. trolls are really at it this week Not Beverly's email address. Juno
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Dolphin Leotards
After being out of town for a few days for a wedding, I arrived home in time to finish the dolphin leotards. While out of town, we visited a marine science center, where I studied how dolphin fins...
 
S'truth?
Shared by a anti-spammer (totally OT for that group, but...): grin. B The origin and laws of Murphy. Love, war, technology and more. Books and poster shop.
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Two more for My bed Not Polly
The post Two more from my bed is not the real Polly. A troll is at work.
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Two More for My Bed
Another cell phone photo, but it still looks good. goal is to do a couple of bed-sized tops that can be pieced quickly so I can practice my machine-sewing skills. This block fits the bill perfectly; I...
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Flash mob in PDX!
This is how we do it here: ) Portland Highland Dance Association Highland Fling Flashmob at Director's Square on July 11, 2012 Portland Highland Dance Association Highland Fling Flashmob at Director's...
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Ping Ron again
A quite mad question. Sometimes I need to turn up a sleeve hem in a size 3 lb preemie gown. I use the #13 foot because it's as small as I have. I wonder what would work if we took a foot and made it...
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PING @ Ron Anderson (OT)
Hello Ron, I always read in your signature that your address is Dingman Road. Do you know anything about the origin of that name? My dear old aunt, who isn't my real aunt, is named Dingemann, and has...
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Sorry, Barbie one more time
I respectfully acknowledge that you all usually stitch more impressive garments than Barbie doll clothes. But - now and then there appears a little girl who NEEDS a happy. I mostly stitch quilts and...
 
doll clothes one more time
I wasn't expecting it to come by again. I made my own doll clothes. My baby sister's. Our daughters'. On and on. But. I thought we'd run out of girls who weren't more interested in horses or Harleys...
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Zippers
Today I was watching my favorite General Hospital soap show on TV. They always show the latest in fashions and beautiful dresses. So one of the ladies stepped forward and the camera showed the back of...
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