Forum: Quilting
December 9th 13, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 947
OT a puzzle
Looking at that from the outside (and years later), that really is funny!
Hanne in DK
Den 09-12-2013 16:48, Polly Esther skrev:
OHhhhh, Hanne. You bring up such a challenging memory of our...
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 13, 05:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 947
OT a puzzle
Den 06-12-2013 22:53, NightMist skrev:
Ash's teachers asked us to send in pictures of everyone who lives in the
house along with what Ash should call us. New teachers do this every
time.
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Forum: Quilting
November 20th 13, 05:02 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 22,629
Mega quilter problems
Den 20-11-2013 14:55, skrev:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both...
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Forum: Quilting
November 16th 13, 10:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
2-man retreat
I have packed so much stuff! A big box of fabric, papers and batting. A
smaller box of thread, notions, tools. A pile of books (to inspire my
friend, and for reference). And the sewing machine and...
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Forum: Quilting
November 16th 13, 10:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
2-man retreat
Thank you, Mary. In some ways, nothing changed, yet at the same time,
everything did!
Hanne in DK
Den 14-11-2013 20:04, Mary in Rock Island IL skrev:
Congratulations on your OA status. That is...
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Forum: Quilting
November 16th 13, 10:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
2-man retreat
Thank you, and yes indeed, sometimes scouting takes over a bit too much,
but some periods are more quiet :-)
Hanne in DK
Den 14-11-2013 09:19, Patricia Storey skrev:
Gosh, Hanne, scouting is...
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Forum: Quilting
November 14th 13, 06:08 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
2-man retreat
She said she did a table runner a couple of years back, so I think
placemats should be doable :-) We'll see. Just hanging out is actually
important, as we have both been travelling too much the...
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Forum: Quilting
November 13th 13, 08:27 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
2-man retreat
So, just decided with my friend, that we are having our own little
retreat on Saturday. Some would simply call it a sewing day, but we're
going all out!
Not sure what we are doing yet - she is a...
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 13, 11:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,998
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 13, 11:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,998
My turn to look for fabric
Den 02-06-2013 23:09, Trish Brown skrev:
Then there's (dare I type it?)
f- (I can't!)
fa- (what would Mum think?)
fa- (Dad would *hit* me!)
fanny.
There, I've said it.
(Looking around...
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 13, 11:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,998
My turn to look for fabric
I got totally confused, you mean this, right?
US vest = UK waistcoat
US pants = UK trousers
I read it wrong :-)
Hanne in DK
Den 02-06-2013 17:35, Sally Swindells skrev:
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Forum: Quilting
June 2nd 13, 06:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,998
My turn to look for fabric
A vest? (sleeveless under-top, in case I got that name wrong)
A runner's top might also be called a singlet, afaik.
Hanne in DK
Den 02-06-2013 06:53, Polly Esther skrev:
Shheesh! 'Pockets in a...
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Forum: Quilting
May 29th 13, 10:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,727
Looking for fabric...
Den 29-05-2013 11:34, Ursula Schrader skrev:
"Trish Brown" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
...
Ursula Schrader wrote:
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Forum: Quilting
May 23rd 13, 03:59 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,230
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Forum: Quilting
May 17th 13, 09:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,010
Where to stay in London?
Den 17-05-2013 21:08, Monique in TX skrev:
Does anyone have any recommendations of a decent, simple, place to stay
in London that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? U.S. budget type hotels
are...
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Forum: Quilting
March 21st 13, 10:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 922
Begin in the middle
Den 21-03-2013 09:20, Janner skrev:
On 20/03/13 06:52, Hanne in DK wrote:
Regardsless, I always start in the middle. Because then if the
batting/back should shift, it is an issue at the...
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Forum: Quilting
March 20th 13, 05:52 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 922
Begin in the middle
Den 20-03-2013 03:57, Polly Esther skrev:
Someone over on the Bernina group suggested that it was easier on a big
quilt to just put batting on the center of the quilt, quilt that and
then add...
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Forum: Quilting
March 6th 13, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,139
Not telling
Den 06-03-2013 06:36, Polly Esther skrev:
We have such a wonderful summer planned. My FL sister is expecting a
great-granddaughter who shall be named Lucy due May 13th. My MS sister
is...
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Forum: Quilting
March 2nd 13, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,058
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Forum: Quilting
March 2nd 13, 06:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,058
Who has been a member of this group the longest?
Den 02-03-2013 01:19, AliceW skrev:
Hi, all. Been some time since I was on the newsgroup, but do keep up on
FB. I was cleaning out my outlook emails on my laptop and clicked on my
newsgroup...
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Forum: Quilting
February 23rd 13, 12:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
An $80 investment?
Den 23-02-2013 11:42, Kay Lancaster skrev:
On Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:27:54 +0000 (UTC), NightMist wrote:
Stop that!
People still pay me to sew on buttons and hem...
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Forum: Quilting
February 22nd 13, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
An $80 investment?
Den 22-02-2013 03:58, Polly Esther skrev:
I could not get past the notion that an $80 new sewing machine would be
any good. Polly
Yeah, no kidding. However, if I had had any smarts I would...
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Forum: Quilting
February 21st 13, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
An $80 investment?
Den 21-02-2013 16:44, Polly Esther skrev:
During our day-long trip to civilization, I bought a magazine to enjoy
while DH was getting his haircut. Long story short - the magazine had a
section...
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Forum: Quilting
January 24th 13, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,058
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Forum: Quilting
January 24th 13, 04:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,058
Who has been a member of this group the longest?
Huh - didn't know there was a .alt group before. The .rec group was
definitely created in 1993 though.
Maybe I can find the .alt group too. Did it have quilting in the name?
Hanne in DK
Den...
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