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Knitting with the largest Knitting needles - record attempt by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
National Knitting Week 2006 (yes, 2006 - I'm a bit behind the times)
Knitting needles 6.5cm (2.6 inches) in diameter and 3.5 meters long
(11.4 feet). The yarn was a rope 12mm (0.47 inches) in diameter.
And how about crochet with boat hooks or speed knitting (250 stitches in
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August 10th 09 12:13 PM
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Some one here will have a thought by
Cheryl Isaak
On how to re-purpose old sleeping bags...holes worn in the flannel inside
and the outer fabric. If I was still camping, I'd mend them. But I'm not.
And they're taking up room in my basement that I could really use.
I've emailed the local animal shelters, but no response.
Cheryl
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I so need this by
Cheryl Isaak
http://www.spinkdesigns.com/designs/justforfun/herbalessencel.jpg
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Life in the country is often interesting... by
MelissaD
Nothing sucks more than waking up in the morning and your yard is
flooded because there's a tiny hole in the bottom of your well tank and
all 220 gallons of water are spraying into your yard.
No wait, it definitely sucks more when you realize you can't take a
shower or use the...
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violinist for your art/craft fair booth- free by
stroll
Michigan violinist available in southern states (Winter) and northern
states April through October.
Symphony, cruise ship, wedding, restaurant violinist.
violin solo selections by Vivaldi, Mozart, Pacabell, Elvis,
Sinatra.....
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paper cloth ? by
mirjam
On Aug 1, 11:19*pm, mirjam wrote:
Got my new Fiberarts ,and there is an advertisement for a book about
paper cloth , *called `Stitch alchemy ' anyone can tell me about
that ???
mirjam
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August 3rd 09 11:31 AM
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Latin Translation of "Crazy Quilt" - Redux by
Dr. Zachary Smith
First, I extend profuse gratitude to everyone on all three groups
(rec.crafts.textiles.quilting, rec.crafts.textiles.needlework,
alt.language.latin) who gave their time, effort, and input to my
question; it was a great thread. As tizocgringo on alt.language.latin
said:
I enjoy and appreciate...
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Crazy Quilt Help for a Quilter by
Tia Mary
Hi Guys,
One of the men -- Dr. Zachary Smith aka Doc -- from over at RCTQ
(the quilting newsgroup) needs a Latin translation for "crazy quilt". I
told him to post his request here because I know we have several Italian
stitchers & designers who lurk but don't often post. I wanted to let...
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August 1st 09 12:33 PM
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new use for round-neck magnifier by
Kalmia
I found it a big help with home manicures. You can apply polish
without running it up on the cuticle. Prob. good for pedicures too, if
you are pretty limber.
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July 31st 09 09:57 PM
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Completely off topic, but I'll bet someone recognizes this cardgame by
Cheryl Isaak
Yesterday, my Mom and I tried to remember the rules to a double deck rummy
(including jokers) game that we learned in the mid 1970's.
Basically, the first deal was 7 cards and you had to get 3 or 4 of a kind to
make your first play. The second you needed a run of 4 (2,3,4,5 of hearts
for...
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Jeanne Bouza Rose by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
Our local weekly newspaper carried an article about a craft show which
was organised by Jeanne Bouza Rose who is based in New York but flew
over for to Orkney for a few days. Two elderly ladies - Greta Craigie &
Mary Sinclair - displayed their handiwork. Greta recycles things; a 3D
floral image...
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Reading is never off topic is it? by
Cheryl Isaak
Just finished "The Thirteenth Tale", which I highly recommend to all the
Jane Eyre fans out there.
Finished about an hour ago, Naameh's Kiss. Same world as her Kushiel's
series, but set several generations after. I suspect a few more books to
follow.
Any one got a few good suggestions? Reading...
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July 29th 09 01:20 AM
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OT healthy Guinness by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
The old slogan really was accurate!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3266819.stm
However, when a pint in Kirkwall last week cost me 3.30 GBP I don't
think I'll be drinking a lot of it
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney UK
"My friend had a pet rock, he called it Trelawney"
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Limpet stationery supplies July 2009 by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
Julia,
There's a lot of colour in the July edition of the Limpet so I need the
following items before the August edition which goes to print on 23 August:
C5 envelopes (self-seal!) - I use about 60 a month so a box of 1,000
will last for well over a year.
"Rapid Standard Staples 26/6" (5,000...
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S.E.X. by mail by
bobbieviorritto
I ordered the fiber pack for Celtic Wings from hand-dyedfibers.com.
These are from Victoria Clayton. upon checking out I spied a $6.00 US
Deitrius bag of silk ends. the approximate weight was 25 gms. It weight
closer to 30 gms by my scale. The following pictures shows what I
received and it...
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So do you think I'll manage to stitch tonight.? by
Cheryl Isaak
Yes?
No?
Should I try for a tally folks? I was going to garden, but family stuff got
in the way.
I'm totally exhausted now, dinner is in the distant future and I might fall
asleep before it...
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For those of you who like miniature things by
Joan E.
If you like miniature things, you might be interested in this.
A coworker sent me the link to a site where someone has stitched a
bunch of miniature characters from (mostly) pop cultu music groups
(e.g. ZZ Top...really cool!), couples, the Breakfast Club, Maria von
Trapp,...
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OT - unique guide dog by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
For all dog lovers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/8168311.stm
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney UK
"My friend had a pet rock, he called it Trelawney"
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OFF TOPIC = but amusing by
Cheryl Isaak
Last night, after showing a friend and his daughter (one of DD's BFF's), my
garden in the rain and digging her her own daylily and a quick supper, I
drove over to a stitching friend's house for a "Partylite candle party".
Still raining and now with lots and lots of wind. (this is important)
Give...
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FREE chocolate - all in the name of science by
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)
"Forty post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes are needed to test
whether flavonoid compounds in chocolate can reduce the risk of heart
disease."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/8162886.stm
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney UK
"My friend had a pet rock, he called it Trelawney"
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