Forum: Needlework
May 3rd 15, 11:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 828,728
Who Are We?
Joan wrote:
it's been a loooong time since we've had a round of "who are
we" and "what are we working on?" threads
Karen C in California, finally back on my feet after an ankle injury...
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Forum: Needlework
April 2nd 15, 05:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,018
Question about scroll frames
Danny Breidenbach wrote:
And how does one keep the scroll from loosening --- does it
have some sort of clamping system to prevent unwanted unrolling?
Thanks! --Danny
Tighten the screws...
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Forum: Needlework
March 31st 15, 01:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,667
Small Happy Dance
Went to the Quilt/Craft/Sew festival last weekend with a friend.
Neither of us quilts or sews, but we did find a few things to buy. My
friend reinterprets traditional quilt designs in crochet, and...
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Forum: Needlework
March 31st 15, 01:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 84,976
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Forum: Needlework
March 11th 15, 03:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 203,638
HAPPY DANCE!!!!!
Ruth wrote:
Finished "Morning Song" tonight!!!! (twirling around, jumping up and down. waving my arms in the air!!) Started August 26, 2014, finished February 27, 2015. Six months almost to the...
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Forum: Needlework
February 27th 15, 02:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,533
How did I find you again!
Marny CA wrote:
Holy smokes! All I was doing was looking for a movie and where and
then my fingers switched to something else and then something else -
and Voila! I spotted RCTN!
Welcome...
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Forum: Needlework
February 10th 15, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,028
trammed needlepoint?
wrote:
On Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, Cathy S647 wrote:
CHECK THE DATES BEFORE YOU POST. This original post is nearly 20 years
old!!!!!!
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Karen C -...
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Forum: Needlework
February 2nd 15, 07:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 10
Views: 283,154
Eyes -- an update
Joan Erickson wrote:
Speaking of technology, my dad had been in declining health this past
year and communication was very difficult for him. My brother and I
were with him the night before...
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Forum: Needlework
January 8th 15, 01:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Eyes
Gillian Murray wrote:
I tried that Nancy, but the boobs got in the way. Probably not a problem
that Danny would have.
LOL
This was the benefit of the stitchers lounge at HOXS -- various...
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Forum: Needlework
January 8th 15, 01:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Eyes
sharoncapps wrote:
I was like that at first but it wore off. I even was sick to my stomach
from them.
Sharon in MN
Well, Mom tried it for a month before she gave up, so it didn't wear off...
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Forum: Needlework
January 7th 15, 03:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Eyes
Danny Breidenbach wrote:
I visit the optometrist tomorrow. Do any of you have words of wisdom -- things to ask for? Avoid? Tips?
You may want to pick up a pair of cheap reading glasses at the...
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Forum: Needlework
December 26th 14, 02:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,219
Wishes
Joan Erickson wrote:
I'd like to wish all of you and your families a most wonderful
Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanzaa/whatever you celebrate. Relax and enjoy
yourselves and give thanks for the many...
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Forum: Needlework
October 30th 14, 02:35 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
OT wedding anniversary
Shirley wrote:
DH and I celebrate out 60th Diamond wedding anniversary next Thursday
Nov.6th.
We are having an " Evening at home" for family and friends to celebrate it.
CONGRATULATIONS!...
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Forum: Needlework
October 28th 14, 03:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Looking for Petit Point kits
Joan Erickson wrote:
Sewgirls (or whatever they're calling themselves now) are at it again...
sigh.
But at least this time it was NOTICED by the quasi-OP that this was an
old post, as...
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Forum: Needlework
October 22nd 14, 12:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 716,406
I do believe I recognize a few names here
Jimmy Mac McNamara wrote:
A long time gone by - glad to see all you stitchers are still hard at work.
Welcome home!
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Karen C - California
Editor/Proofreader/Translator...
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Forum: Needlework
October 12th 14, 03:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments
Jenn Ridley wrote:
One of the things about
bulk mail is that it gets processed when there is time, so sometimes
bundles will sit around for a couple of days before they get split up
and sent...
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Forum: Needlework
September 6th 14, 01:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
The Nativity by Heaven & Earth
Ruth wrote:
having to put the enlarged pattern together and stitching it the right way.
Just mark the sections very carefully. I have marked the original "Page
1 Left" and "Page 1 Right"...
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Forum: Needlework
July 30th 14, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
THE EASIEST NEEDLEWORK TO LEARN
Joan Erickson wrote:
My problem with tatting is...what do you do with the stuff you tat?
One of the elderly ladies at church made notecards -- she tatted
flowers, glued them to a blank card,...
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Forum: Needlework
July 23rd 14, 09:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,198
Sad news
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}
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Karen C - California
Editor/Proofreader/Translator www.IntlProofingConsortium.com
Finished 6/11/14 -- needlepoint Christmas Lights ornament
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Forum: Needlework
July 11th 14, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
County fair wins
wrote:
Hey Joan, you really cleaned up didn't you? Are you the woman
everyone hates at the fair because you win everything ???? Well done,
keep it up.
You did RCTN...
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Forum: Needlework
June 24th 14, 02:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 34
Views: 799,026
Time for "What are you stitching?"
Joan Erickson wrote:
We haven't had this topic for awhile, so thought it was time again.
San Diego EGA is collecting ornaments for those who lost everything in
the wildfires, so I bought a...
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Forum: Needlework
June 1st 14, 12:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Dang! I missed it!
NDJoan wrote:
Sorry, Karen, I missed your birthday, sooooo,
Happy belated birthday to yoooouuuu,
Happy belated birthday to yoooooouuuuuu,
Happy belated biiiirthdaaaay, deeeaaaar...
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Forum: Needlework
May 13th 14, 04:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
RIP, Jasmine
Joan Erickson wrote:
My dog, Jasmine, went over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. I got her as a
pup for Mother's Day in 2001 and it was the day after Mother's Day when
she left us. 13 is...
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Forum: Needlework
May 10th 14, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Any good shops in San Diego??
I believe Stitch-a-Cross is now closed.
I just love Needlecraft Cottage in Pacific Beach. 890 Grand, if I'm
recalling correctly.
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Karen C - California
Editor/Proofreader/Translator...
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Forum: Needlework
March 27th 14, 06:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Working with metallic threads
Danny Breidenbach wrote:
Hi,
I will be embarking upon a Celtic Dragon pattern in the next couple of months. Any great new tips for working with metallic floss?
New brands that are easier to...
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