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MIL much worse... OT by Kate Dicey
We'll have to go north again at the weekend I'm not sure she'll last until then. To top everything else they have found a bowel obstruction. Not sure what, if anything, they can do about this at this stage... Your prayers for a safe journey and a peaceful pain free outcome will...
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June 23rd 05 12:54 PM
by Pat in Virginia Go to last post
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Thimbles by Patti S
I need some thimble recommendations. I love doing hand work, and am actually working on a project right now that uses lots of blanket stitching. Trouble is, my finger gets so sore that I have to quit. I bought one of those fancy, custom made silver thimbles a while ago, but (even though it's custom...
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October 7th 05 09:19 AM
by Roberta Zollner Go to last post
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Here I go (actually working on something) by Tricia
Okay, I found a roll of this paper like stuff that seems slightly firmer/thicker than pattern tissue paper that my garment patterns come printed on -- it waas just hanging out in the closet that serves as my pantry. Must have been left by someone who previously lived here but I'm not looking a...
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October 28th 05 06:29 PM
by Patti Go to last post
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About signing those hug blocks..... by Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
I always have a stressful moment when I've finished my block(s) and have to write my name, etc. on them. I freeze up- hoping I won't misspell a word (LOL!), write crooked-y, get it all off center or some letters larger than others, the pen stumble on the threads in the fabric and make misshapen...
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October 31st 05 04:39 AM
by Polly Esther Go to last post
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beginner quilt suggestion by Sara Lorimer
I'm hoping to start on my second quilt this weekend. My first quilt was a four-rail fence post (I think that's the right term) baby quilt, to be used as a floormat: http://ollie.pirate-women.com/quilt.jpg I liked how quickly it came together, and how forgiving the design is of sloppiness. Any...
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November 19th 05 05:17 AM
by Brian Christiansen Go to last post
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Foundation scrap idea by Susan Laity Price
This is an old trick but some of our newer quilters might not be familiar with the technique. This is how I plan to use the leftovers from the tree skirt I made yesterday. The number and size of the foundation pieces can vary. I am giving you my directions but you can use this technique to make...
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December 3rd 05 03:13 PM
by Susan Laity Price Go to last post
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OT Another Christmas joke by KJ
A woman goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman says, "God help us. Has it come to this? Give me 6 Catholic, 12 Presbyterian, 10 Lutheran and 22 Baptists."
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December 10th 05 05:23 PM
by DrQuilter Go to last post
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The Whole Nine Yards - not OT by Sherry Starr
The phrase, "the whole nine yards" is, in fact, of Scottish origin.......it involves the great-kilt, and its construction. As You may know, up til the 18th century, the weaving trade was made up of men. The average width for a bolt of tartan cloth was approximately 30 inches.......the reach of...
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December 20th 05 07:43 AM
by NightMist Go to last post
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fabric take-out boxes by Audrey
My daughter just announced a wedding for June 2007, she mentioned fabric take out boxes as gifts for guests. Any suggestions? Are there any templates available? Thank you
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December 17th 05 10:56 AM
by Sarah Dixon Go to last post
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Never Cry Wolf by bckwrds
Every thing that I write here is the gospel truth. Some of you know me because I have participated in hug quilts. My name is Donna Munn. I live in Shelton, WA. And there is something horrible going on in this city and this county. I do not have the time to say everything, but please, hear me...
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September 22nd 05 01:29 PM
by SNIGDIBBLY Go to last post
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Machine quilting by Phyllis Nilsson
I've never done machine quilting before, always hand sew piecing too. Have a bad back from 50 years of sitting at keyboards and can't sit at a sewing machine for many minutes at a time. I'm making a quilt for my son's new stepdaughter and I'd like to finish it by Christmas. If I hand quilt it, I...
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September 13th 05 04:49 PM
by Phyllis Nilsson Go to last post
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OT-goodbye to pet by Joanne Passmore
I know that many of you are facing sorrows in your lives with loved ones- and I would never want to offend anyone...but I am taking our beloved Thor to the vet tomorrow at 6:00 to go to that -is it rainbow bridge I've heard mentioned here? Both our sons want to come with me (they are grown men)...
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June 28th 05 04:00 AM
by hfw Go to last post
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Questions local shop hops, your experiences and thoughts by Quiltshophopper
Hey Folks, for the first time, I am actually going to be in town during my local state-wide shop hop. Before, I have only done online shop hops. I got a notice from one of the nine shops in my state telling me that in order to get a passport and block pattern, at each store, I must spend at...
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July 8th 05 09:07 PM
by Bobbie Sews Moore Go to last post
28 1,156
Newbie and San Diego by Patsy Elliott
I have been lurking for a couple of months and have learned so much from all of you wonderful quilters. I have been quilting about a year and a half and have found my niche in life! I am a 58 yr. old retired elementary teacher in southern Indiana with one DD who is married and can't sew on a...
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July 25th 05 02:54 AM
by Patsy Elliott Go to last post
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OT what to do...prayers please by maryd
DS called tonight... his job may end soon and he and pregnant DDIL and DGS may be moving back here soon. And they want to live with us until he gets a job. I would lose my sewing room....but I would get more time with DGS -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
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July 25th 05 10:44 PM
by maryd Go to last post
28 1,147
I need cheerleaders by Jalynne
I hate these swap blocks...LOL. I'm working on 36 blocks for a swap (my last big one for a very long time!), and they each have 9 3D flying geese units in them. They're so cute, but what a pain to press. well....I have 11 blocks finished, but there are 25 that remain, and more than half of those...
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August 12th 05 03:37 PM
by Jalynne Go to last post
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Ironing by dogmom
I just realized that I set up my ironing board and was waiting for *it* to get hot. Dogmom
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August 15th 05 12:44 AM
by Sally Swindells Go to last post
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OT Funny spam text by Kathy Applebaum
Some times the text spammers include to fool the spam filters is sooooo funny. Here's the latest, with spam portions deleted. Beverage warnings, etc. :) Cows corrupt the geographers. Shoes may be mad scientists. Compulsive gamblers are reincarnated as stock brokers. The Texaco managers insist...
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August 24th 05 10:48 PM
by Julia in MN Go to last post
28 1,545
KATRINA QUILTS by SNIGDIBBLY
I have posted the picture of the tote full of 25 Baby Quilts sent to Houston. -- http://community.webshots.com/user/snigdibbly SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibblysscrapbox&refid=store
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September 8th 05 02:42 PM
by Lee Kerrighan Go to last post
28 1,148
OT for the RCTQ prayer warriors by KJ
My dad is in the hospital again and will have surgery tomorrow to remove fluid from around his heart. He was so glad to get out early last week but was put back in on Friday. My mother is soooo worried and he back has "gone out" and their city is iced covered this morning. So she can't get out...
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December 21st 05 08:24 PM
by Jessamy Go to last post
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