Forum: Needlework
June 14th 10, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 0
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hard to find technique
I have to try a new craft this year at work...About the only Victorian
craft that i have not done is to make a woolwork wreath. They are
usually in shadow boxes. I saw one at an antique shop and the...
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Forum: Quilting
February 15th 10, 02:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,987
2010 Olympics
On Feb 14, 6:40*pm, Anne Rogers wrote:
Lelandite wrote:
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Blah to NBC. *Yesterday was Saturday. *Today is Sunday.
They have no excuse to do this to...
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Forum: Needlework
January 4th 10, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,168
Floor Stand & Light
On Jan 3, 3:13*pm, Maureen Miller
wrote:
Can anybody tell me please which is the sturdiest floor stand and
magnifying light for needlework? .....
Maureen
I...
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Forum: Needlework
June 14th 09, 02:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 989
Good web based shops
On Jun 13, 4:13*am, Karen C in California wrote:
marilyn wrote:
Thanks for all your great sites! *The piece I want to make is from the
Classic Stitches website. *It calls...
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Forum: Quilting
May 14th 09, 03:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 983
Recommendations for Quilting Books
On May 12, 2:50*pm, Nann wrote:
As most of you know, I have a day job as a librarian which allows me
to make quilts (and keeps a roof over my head and food on the
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Forum: Needlework
March 4th 09, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,015
Magazines revisited
On Mar 2, 9:14*am, anne wrote:
The UK's Embroiderers' Guild web is a good way to while away an hour or two or
three. I've done some of their freebies and now think it's time...
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Forum: Needlework
February 20th 09, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 730
glad help
On Feb 20, 2:15*am, njk wrote:
I am working on my UFO's in my off season from work this winter. One
is for a just retired gardener at a historic site. His favourite
flower...
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Forum: Needlework
February 20th 09, 07:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 730
glad help
I am working on my UFO's in my off season from work this winter. One
is for a just retired gardener at a historic site. His favourite
flower is the gladiouis (spelling) or glad for short. He had...
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Forum: Quilting
February 4th 09, 02:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,095
Ironing is dangerous to health
On Feb 3, 1:04*pm, "Cindy Schmidt" wrote:
especially when the iron falls from a height of 6' off the wall and lands
directly on top of foot.
No, it's not broken (foot...
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Forum: Quilting
January 18th 09, 03:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,695
Quilted Diamonds - Patti
On Jan 13, 12:20*pm, "Elly D"
wrote:
Hi Patti,
just saw your mention on another post about Quilted *Diamonds. * I have both
those books and I'm hoping to...
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Forum: Quilting
November 18th 08, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 260
quilt history references
I hope to be taking the quilt history course at the University of
Nebraska at Lincoln when it is offered agin in 2010 as a cyber
course.
My area of interest is in Canadian Quilting and formal quilt...
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Forum: Needlework
September 27th 08, 02:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 17
Views: 810
Where to find short beading needles?
On Sep 25, 3:33*pm, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I either need miles of floss to use the longer needles or have to keep
switching needles.
Cheryl
When I see quilting...
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Forum: Needlework
July 4th 08, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,919
cross stitch-here are the questions!
On Jul 4, 8:07*am, "me" wrote:
lol....ok here they come-am a relative newbie for cross stitch- also using
PC Stitch PRO-
I really like my cloth totally covered- not only as...
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Forum: Quilting
May 29th 08, 01:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 805
extension table or recessed cabinet?
- The results of my survey:
The way to go is with a table that with a recessed area that will hold
the machine level with the table. Lift is optional. Never used a free
arm and don't...
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Forum: Needlework
May 29th 08, 12:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 2
Views: 676
candlewicking
This is a good group. My problem this time is candlewicking.
I am looking for a design to work. It must be from the mid 1800's and
authentic. References required.
I have permission to create a...
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Forum: Quilting
May 29th 08, 12:52 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 437
Candlewicking help please
This is a good group. My problem this time is candlewicking.
I am looking for a design to work. It must be from the mid 1800's and
authentic. References required.
I have permission to create a...
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Forum: Quilting
April 23rd 08, 03:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 805
extension table or recessed cabinet?
On Apr 23, 9:26*am, allisonh wrote:
I made an extension table for my machine out of styrofoam packing *- in
my case it was discarded lids for stryofoam shipping boxes that...
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 08, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 805
extension table or recessed cabinet?
I did it !I replaced Mom's Singer 206 (1953 weird metric machine
regular needles don't fit.) I got a Janome 9700.
I am used to stitching flat as Mom's singer was in a cabinet. This
janome has a sort...
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Forum: Needlework
March 17th 08, 02:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,241
Cotton wadding?
On Mar 17, 12:09*am, wrote:
On Mar 17, 1:22*am, Jeanine3 wrote:
I'm looking for cotton stuffing for pincushions, etc. I know I can use
fibrefil...
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Forum: Needlework
February 12th 08, 08:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 912
Habitat for Humanity Samplers/Cross stitch
My guild is considering making and donating Samplers for Habitat for
Humanity. I know that the EGA guilds often have charts but I
housecleaned the Needlearts magazines.
Any info you can send my way...
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Forum: Needlework
January 31st 08, 05:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 82
Views: 224,430
Floss Organizing System ??
So what's the consensus on the best, easiest way to organize thread?
This time I promise to be good and listen.
Lucille
My system is the wind floss on bobbins and store in DMC order on...
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Forum: Needlework
December 23rd 07, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,618
3 D Stitching
On Dec 22, 1:11*pm, Maureen Miller
wrote:
O.k.,I've just found a site for my latest ta-da moment (the moment I
discovered 3D stitching). *It's...
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Forum: Needlework
December 16th 07, 05:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,651
Sewing/Basting fabric to scroll bars
On Dec 15, 10:12 am, Richard Grimes wrote:
I am just having a heck of a time with this. Any secrets to making it
easier? I feel like I have 2 left hands (or two right...
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Forum: Needlework
November 16th 07, 02:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 16
Views: 648
Ot anyone ever tried embroidery with left hand ?
I had the similar but opposite problem left handed and left wrist in a
scafoid case.
and since I am left handed am not bad with the right...
The orthopedic dr said I could stitch but not play with...
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Forum: Needlework
November 16th 07, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,504
Needlework
HI
I finished my Brazilian embroidery course from EAC and got it framed!
I also finished a ribbon embroidery piece as a banner. IT did not m
ake the Master Craftsman programme.... long story
and I...
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