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Tru-fit pattern classes at Hancock
I signed up for this last month and took the class last night. I knew going in that they would be trying to sell a lot of stuff, but I went in with a limit as to what I would spend and stuck to it....
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Dodged a Bullet
I saw my doctor today, the results of my EKG and echo-cardiogram do not show heart damage or congestive heart failure. I still have to lose some weight and get my cholesterol and blood pressure...
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Prayer request please
I know I haven't been that active, but I have a serious prayer request to put out. As some of you know, my son has been taking karate since we moved here, and my daughter started in October. The...
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Problem solved?
Back when the spring catalogs first came out ( probably about December, wouldn't you think?), I saw a shirt, tank top and pants that I loved. Except. I was certain that the tank top was cut much too...
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Thread types
Hi I just wanted to ask how overlocking thread performs if used in a regular sewing machine for straight, zigzag stitch etc. Google gets me nowhere on this. I might end up having to try it, but you...
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Just a couple of projects to keep me busy
I took a few minutes tonight to put pictures of my recent projects on my web page: The infamous pillowcases: sister's (very late) Christmas present, finished after the pillowcases were delivered: a...
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Eye candy
For those of you who love to wasder round the web and look at historic fashions:
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JL sewing machine
Hi everyone Anyone have any comments on John Lewis sewing machines, been looking at the JL110 as a first machine for someone. paper it looks good, but I've no experience of JL machines. Itseems it...
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Ping : Emily and Sharon and anyone else with the constant heat
How are you folks in the south bearing up woth the high heat. Every time I have the weather channel on I see how hot it is. I hope all of you are able to keep cool. I hope it breaks soon for you. Juno
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Ping @ Beverly
Hello Beverly, I sent you an e-mail, but I'm not sure if you checked the account yet since I didn't reply but mailed it to an account I marked as working. Hope it got through (it didn't bounce at...
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OT: A Brag Today
I'm so happy for them. And what a sweetheart to call you!! I know you wanted to be there, but when you are able to visit, you and your son will get them all to yourselves and not have to share them...
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OT but I think you will like it
Have a peek at this video. Rather awesome Hand feeding Hummingbirds - YouTube
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Nylon or Polyester for Flag Repair
I should have said polyfilament nylon, i.e., not chopped. Basted the seam today, found other seams that have come undone on one side, and a few inches of side hem that needs to be re-stitched. All at...
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Black crepe
Thanks Polly, funeral director was my first thought, but the ones they had have absconded over the years. I shall have a look at what I have that is matt & black. To be quite honest, no one else at...
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actually made something!
is stunning! I love the combination of tiny checks witht he big floaral print. Well done! Redirecting...
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