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Hi everyone, I have peeked at this group a few times, but never really "gotten into" knitting, crochet, tatting etc. I'm a regular on r.c.t.n., and LOVE petit point. But now that winter is here, I've decided the time has come to learn what I should have learned 40 years ago. So I joined the (literal) crowds at the yarn section of Michael's an came away with a ball of crochet thread, and a ball of merino wool. Next stop was the local thrift store where I bought a whole wack of knitting needles, crochet hooks, two tatting shuttles, and some 'how to' books. So although I will probably say very little, I'll enjoy reading everyone's posts while I learn because it looks like you ladies provide a fountain of information!

Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.

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Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.
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Hi Maureen and welcome to this group of friends. Do come in and let us know how your new found hobby is progressing.

-- Cheers Cher

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Spinning Lilac

"Maureen In Vancouver, B.C." wrote in message news:LeGjf.4941$Gd6.4610@pd7tw3no...

What a lovely post Maureen:))

Welcome:))

Ophelia in Scotland

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Ophelia

Hi Maureen,

Welcome to RCTY and to the world of knitting and crochetting. There are also many online sites that explain stitches and methods. Plus, with the people here, you will find a world of knowledge. You need only ask...and no question is ever dumb!

Janise

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Maureen, welcome to the best group on the web. You'll find a very friendly bunch of people here. If you have any questions about your new hobbies, just ask, and someone will either know the answer or be able to direct you to the answer.

Rusty in CT, USA and Dusty the Dog

"Some things I can't remember, but some things I can't forget."

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Maureen! Welcome to this NG, I think you have seen that we, besides to be yarn -"artists"(!!!) also are a friendly bunch, and sometimes very talkative! LOL! I love to see what the others have done, Therefore I was very happy to se YOUR pretty petit points! Many of us are thrilled to join the 6x6 exchange (samples of 6"x6", knitted or chrocheted, swapped once a month), Others swaps threads. But for me, the most important is to get new friends! If you start knitting or/and( ;-) chrocheting, you will soon be able to join 6x6! We will help you ;-) !

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Aud

Welcom Maureen,

you have just joined another great group.

Will look forward to hearing about your projects.

Hugs & God bless,

Dennis & Gail

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Spike Driver

Welcome to the newsgroup, Maureen! Good for you, getting into the *in* crafts. LOL I'm sure you'll have a blast with it, and will be going along at full swing in no time. We have another lady here who only started knitting a month ago and she's already making a sweater for her grandson. ;o)

Have fun... and if you have any questions, most of these people on here know a TON of stuff that they can answer your questions. Me.... I'm here to supply the entertainment! LOL Seriously... most of what I do is find a TON of URLs for patterns for people... which I also hoard for myself. ;o)

Gemini (in Ontario)

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Hi Maureen,

It's great to see that you found this group and welcome. I think you'll find that there are a couple more from your area that come here. Any questions, ask away.

Nora from upstate NY

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norabalcer

Hi! Maureen, if you see this...I just want to tell you this: Welcome aboard. Best: Pirjo

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Pirjo Ilvesvuori

Thank you everyone so much for the warm welcome. I'm looking forward to being an active participant in this hobby and maybe one day I'll rank up there with the rest of you for skills! :)

Maureen

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Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.

A warm welcome from me too Maureen

Ophelia Scotland

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Hi Maureen and welcome to RCTY! You and I "know" each other a little as I used to post to rctn under the name of "emerald". I haven't done any stitching for ages but I have been doing some knitting and crochet and I recently took a beginners course in weaving. More stash!!

Keep us posted on how your knitting turns out. Oh, and by the way, there's a big fibrefest in Abbotsford around April 1st 2006........

Eimear, on Van Island

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Welcome, and don't forget the men in the group - there are a few of us.

Roger Ottawa, Canada

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Yarn Forward

Welcome! I'm pretty new, too. about 72 hours, if I recall...already I've gotten some great info and advice from the group. Everyone seems very friendly.

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Soozergirl

Thank you ladies AND gentlemen. lol My oversite (blush). Well, today I had a very meticulous scarf made. It was about 6 inches long, and, well, scarf width. :) But when I held it up to view my handiwork, I see a number of holes in my work where an elf must have come in and ruined my work! I know I wouldn't have dropped those stitches...LOL. Back to the drawing board for me!

Maureen

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Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.

I DO remember you Eimear! I still stitch my petit point pics, but am finding so many new things to do now that I'm afraid the pp is being passed up a little more often than I like. Oh well, like someone once said, 'tomorrow is another day'. lol And thanks for the notice about the fibrefest in Abbotsford! I'll be there with bells on. Maybe I'll see you there with some of your weaving? :)

Maureen

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Maureen In Vancouver, B.C.

Maureen Don`t rip this scarves just add some bead or a taft of colored threads ,, it is very in to adorn one`s scarves now adays ,,, mirjam

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Hmmm.... 6 inches long huh? For a very thin necked person? LOL Sorry, I couldn't pass that one up... just had to tease a little. ;o)

Gemini

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