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She's got mail!!! :)
I knew you would all want to see Anna opening her present from Beverly too. :) She was SO thrilled. Not only is the blanket gorgeous, it's very snuggly too. (I promise I won't steal it.....but it's a...
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Help needed
I'm having a senior moment and can't think of the name of the material I would like. Before I go on holiday I thought I would make a few tops in some crease free/crease resistant material -- can...
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Shhhh! A surprise for Anna! ;-)
Here is my latest fun project, a graduation gift for a certain lovely young woman in Arkansas:
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Gene Kranz's vests
From the April, 2010 Smithsonian. Gene Kranz, many years flight director at NASA, wore a vest, a new one for every mission, sewn by his wife, Marta. There were three mission control groups, red, white...
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the guide to make a pattern from RTW ?
I recall some time ago (1-2 yrs) that someone had posted a link or info about making a pattern from RTW garment or maybe it was about grading ??? i can't remember. Does anyone have a link to a how to...
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Dorky Details
Threads #149 June/July 2010 arrived a few days ago. Yesterday I glanced at "One Pant, Five Looks", dismissed all the "looks", garnered the depressing news that shank standards have been deprecated,...
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More items for the fund-raiser
I finished two potholders to match the denim apron, and a couple of hand towels: down to below the finished apron for the new items. Enjoy!
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A Banner and a Unicorn
Last week, most of my sewing was repairs, but I finished the 1st Communion pew banner. It was a rainbow patchwork of small grosgrain ribbon squares. They were not fun to sew. I ended up deciding that...
 
OT: Happy Mother's Day
I am sending all Moms and Grandmothers on our group, a very Happpy & Blessed Mother's Day, when ever you celebrate it. I know, in Mexico, it's celebrated annually on May 10th, but am not sure when...
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Ping Kate
Can you tell me whether your recent sewing machine reviews are online? Looks like my 22yo Toyota is on its last legs - motor is dying and I'm going to be in the market for a new machine. I'm trying to...
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Here is what I've been up to
DD asked me if I would like to "contribute something" for the fund-raising project for DGD's dance group. They will have a silent auction, here is what I have produced so far: may still make two...
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Pfaff Tipmatic 6110 reviews
Hello good folks at alt sewing. An upcoming estate auction has a Pfaff Tipmatic 6110. The lady was a quilter, it seems. Is this a specialty machine ? Anything to look for - problems or wear-out areas...
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<Ping> Sharon
I have been reading and seeing news about the nasty tornados in Arkansas. It appears the path was a bit east of you, I hope all is well. Beverly
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Tiny help needed!
I have a request for any doll dressers out there... I have been sent a request for Napoleonic and other uniform items for a 1/6th scale action figure. I'm looking for good sources of miniature...
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