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<Ping> Ron
Ron do you know if this: provide the necessary information to allow me to swap a part out of a 500 into a 401A? My brother bought a used 401A on my recommendation, but the A-L dial was locked up. I...
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Long Time No Sew
Hi all. I've missed our little sewing chats, my rambles and bad jokes. Thought I'd drop by to say HI! Cea
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Haven't shared this lately
My brother and I were discussing amazing inventions today, and I sent him these links: Scroll down to "lock stitch", then imagine that sequence occurring at 600-to-1200-stitches-per-minute: honestly...
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Newbie needs some advice
The Mrs has just bought a Brother RL417 basic sewing machine. there an on-line guide for the newbie that explains what all the stitches do and in what situation i use should certain stitches, for...
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The guys wore their new kilts and shirts!
Today, we all went out to the Portland Highland Games: DSIL marched with the Gunn Clan, we wandered around the events and shops (no dance for DGD this year), the fellows bought their sporrans and...
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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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