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polyester allergy
Can anyone tell me if there is a fabric out there that I can use in place of polyester for a concert gown? My child has a strong allergy to polyester. She gets hives with just a single touch of the...
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polyester allergy
Can anyone tell me if there is a fabric out there that I can use in place of polyester for a concert gown? My child has a strong allergy to polyester. She gets hives with just a single touch of the...
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Need copy of Necchi Model BU owners manual
Bought a Necchi Model BU at a garage sale. Can find info on how to thread and change the bobbin online but not what the controls do! Any help woud be most welcome...
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Update on Embroidery Machines for EGALITARIANS
I think you all would enjoy an embroidery machine, especially for making custom items for your DD, but I am obliged to warn you that the cost of the machine is only a ***beginning*** expense. You'll...
 
OT: Last man up!
The last miner is just out of the hole! Well done Chilean rescue mission!
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Need your input!
Hi all, my old computer is giving out and I'm getting a new one. Now I need to know what I need. ;-) I mean, apart from getting some quilting programme in the future, Beverly infected me and I'm...
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Newest project
I am re-arranging some of the pictures on my web site. I have added a category for "College Logos" and added my latest project here: the top of the page.
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how to prepare ourselves to sew
I agree!!!! I have never felt any urgency about making the bed. If DH comes home and I have on lipstick, he asks where we are going. LOL Sharon -who doesn't wear any makeup while sewing. Too easy to...
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Update on friends SM
My dear friend said she has used her SM to mend a few things and it is sewing better than it has in years. This pleases me! I reminded her that she still should clean out the lint now and then!...
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cotton lace yardage?
does anyone make/sell cotton lace yardage (for curtains) anymore? i keep finding polyester lace, which i don't want because poly makes me ill. nylon would do in a pinch, but i haven't found anything...
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Critiques?
As much as we all enjoy critiquing the various Red Carpet events, I really thought you all would love this site: Surveillance Camera Installation Company. Fire Monitoring Service San Perlita TX 78590....
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The Smallest WRAF Uniform Skirt In The World!
Other than for a doll, that is... I am so glad I can sew... I have just altered a WRAF uniform skirt for a tiny air cadet... She's 14, and wears age 10 school trousers... So she was wandering about...
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Ping: Beverly
I hope to get one more quilt shipped to Wounded Warriors this year and was searching for a nice-looking and fast quilt pattern. Came across this precious apron and thought you might like to see it....
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Pet Sleeping Pockets
Have you seen any of these in various catalogues? Well, they cost about $20 each. Looking at the pictures I thought .."I can do that", so I bought 1/2 yard of fake fur and 1/2 of velveteen for each...
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Sweet Aprons
This Was Fun! I made several aprons for DD's "dreaded decade mark" birthday. Each one is custom made and embellished with machine embroidery. A few of the designs I purchased, two I digitized. Pics...
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