View entire thread: OT - Resurfacing for quilty air!
Posted by Tina on Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:36 PM Post subject: OT - Resurfacing for quilty air!
Hi, my name is Tina and I now live in Katy, Texas and I used to be a quiltaholic! That was, of course, until our family
decided to sell two houses and buy a bigger house in another city! Well, after a summer and what, 5 months of total
chaos, packing, cleaning, trashing, sorting, boxing, moving, unpacking, cleaning, sorting, trashing some more...... We
are now into our new house - for the most part. Today, tomorrow and Sunday DH and I will finish getting the
"stored" boxes out of the garages of the old houses, mostly holiday stuff that will be needed pretty soon,
just weren't imperative right away. Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday we will open both houses up for a "Moving and
Yard Sale" to just flat sell whatever we left in both houses. But the big, "Drumroooooolllll
pleeeeeeese......" I FINALLY got to start setting up my spare/sewing room this week !!!!!! Hallelujiah for me and
for DH, I guess. He was starting to wonder when all those plastic tubs sitting out in the new garage were going to
start dwindling away... Well, I have resorted all the fabric, every "color" is now in its respective tub and
the tubs with miscellaneous sewing/quilting supplies, books, magazines, patterns, etc. are slowly but surely being
unpacked and sorted through and finding a new home, drawer, shelf, in the new sewing area. It sure has improved my
spirits the last few days to sit in the floor up there, and just slowly sort through years worth of sewing and craft
supplies that either couldn't be used or couldn't be found because they were all packed away in boxes or tubs in the
garage because there just flat wasn't room for them in the itty bitty house! This is going to be the coolest room I
have ever had in my life. Albeit a bit cramped because the "spare" room is a bit small. (It will be awesome
when the family gets the full "game room" back upstairs after hubby finds a commercial space for his
business!) But it is SOOOOO awesome to be able to have ONE whole room dedicated to sewing, quilting and crafts! Not
just the dining room table (and no formal place to eat dinners), not out in the garage, exposed to the elements and
dust! But a whole, entire ROOM in the house! I have discovered over the course of the last three days - that I
actually own enough craft, sewing, quilting stuff, to have my own craft store! LOL Told DH yesterday, that I could
have an after school craft group for kids. I inherited a small chest of drawers unit from DH in the move (since we both
now have HUGE walk-in closets with whole walls of shelves) and that chest of drawers is now crafters heaven! One whole
drawer dedicated to glue! LOL I know, sounds ridiculous, but we have about 10 glue guns now, and I have located about
5000 glue sticks! A gazillion different kinds of ribbons and embellishments! One whole drawer dedicated to jewelry
making, wire, beads, etc. I have one of DH's shelving units in the room now - it is stacked, FLOOR TO CEILING with tubs
full of quilting fabric in a rainbow of (organized) colors! Easily accessible and viewable! The new daybed (newly
retired mom's "home away from home") and the location of the impromptu hotel for any and every quilter who
dares make their way through Texas (hint, hint, hint!) is a terrific spot for me to take a break, and a great place
(underneath) to store the shallower tubs that hold individual quilt projects and lay the extra cutting mats flat. I
finally unearthed at least one of the family digital cameras yesterday - so will try to take some photos today. I
really wish we would have taken video as we were going along, or that I would have at least had one of the cameras to
take some "before and after" pictures as the spare/sewing room was coming together. But it will be fun to
finally be able to participate in that "Show us your sewing room photos" thread the next time it comes up!
<g> Health is holding up as well as can be expected under the stress of selling, buying and moving. The stomach
flu ran through the kids (literally) as of the actual moving day. That pretty much sucked. My herniated discs have
tried repeatedly to convince me that their idea of R&R and healing, is NOT packing, moving and unpacking. I pulled
my shoulder out, impinged and ultimately tore my rotator cuff tendon in the process. For anyone who hasn't done this
one yet - I really, strongly suggest you avoid it at all costs! And if you are right handed, whatever you do, if you DO
decide you just want to try out a torn rotator cuff tendon, DON'T, whatever you do, tear the right one !!!!! You will
be absolutely and overwhelmingly amazed at all the things you do with your right hand, that require the use and rotation
of your right shoulder ! Can you say "better and more survivable living through pain medication"? The
teenager is in the new high school out here. A choice she made for herself before we even closed on the new house and
moved. It's been rough for her, but she has decided that she won't be a "drop out" and she won't settle for a
GED so she is going to scratch, claw, bite and fight her way to a diploma. Did I mention how proud I am of this tough
cookie? The little guy has had an extremely rough and emotional time adjusting to the new school and missing all his
friends at his old school. He was Mister Popularity at the old school and finds it rather upsetting not to be
"Known" by everyone here and have an immediate and endless supply of friends and playmates. It is finally
starting to get better......but as the old adage goes, "It just takes time...." We have scheduled a
"Getting to know you/Halloween party" for next Friday to invite neighborhood kids and kids from school over to
play games and hopefully initiate some new friendships in the neighborhood. Anyway..... I haven't sewn a stitch in
what, almost six months now? I did catch up on Birthday Blocks back in June I guess, but have been behind ever since.
I still haven't put the binding on the baby quilt I made for the baby that was born in May ?!?!?!? But I will do that
this/next month and give it to her for Christmas at least. I did manage to pick out fabric over the last couple of days
as I was sorting, to catch up/finish up blocks for the Birthday swap before the year is over with, sheesh! Next week of
course begins The Greatest Show On Earth....ummmm, wait, that's the Circus isn't it...? Oh yeah, I mean, the
International Quilt Festival !!!!!! Same difference right? The Greatest Show on Earth AND a circus, LOL! I am
scheduled to work set up next week and a few days during market and Festival - but all things considered and after
overwhelming myself last year - I did NOT commit myself to a lot of festival work days this year. This year I am going
to take more time to enjoy it for myself and spend time with my RCTQ friends from out of town (hurry up Jeanne and
Pati!, your reservations are made!) I figure surely, several days spent among amazing quilts, buying and adding to my
stash, a couple of classes and hours of fun and frivolity with the quilty girls, will definitely get me right back into
my Quiltaholism ! Right ?!?!?!? I have missed you all terribly. Just dropping in occasionally to read and rarely
respond to a post here or there, just isn't the same as being able to sew along with you and feel like a real
participant. I have cried with your tears and danced when you've danced, even if I didn't share it publicly. And just
so you know, my HUG was NEVER packed away. It was hand held and hand carried and hand delivered and I have sat with it
for many a moment to remind myself, You still have quilty friends out there and they will still be there when you come
up for air. Now my HUG has a place of honor, displayed on the end of the new daybed, for everyone to admire as they
walk into my new spare/sewing/craft room, and for me to touch, fondle, and grab when I finally drop exhausted, onto the
daybed for a moments respite and a chance to recharge my quiltaholic heart. Love and HUGS to you all, I'm
baaaaaaaaaaack! Tina
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View entire thread: OT beads
Posted by Roberta Zollner on Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:31 AM Post subject: Re: OT beads
LOL! The 1st hour or so included a rundown on safety measures: don't touch the oxygen valve without instructor's
permission, make sure you are well-covered in non-floppy cotton fabric with hair tied back, etc. After we were
suitably terrified, they spent some more time telling us how nothing could possibly go wrong if we just followed
directions! And you know what? Nobody caught fire! Roberta in D "mini Mini" <mini@nospam.easy.com>
schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:Xns984ABD382F765mininospamateasycom@212.40.5.54... [quote:206c095fd9]"Roberta
Zollner" <rl.zollner@gmx.net.old> wrote in news:efb7aj$qgb$1@online.de: Yesterday I spent 8 hours at a bead
workshop learning the rudiments of lampwork. Way too much fun! Much harder than you'd think if you haven't tried. We
learned to make nice round beads, "stringers" (long thin pieces of glass for decorating the basic beads), and
dots on beads. Then how to combine to make triangle patterns. We could play with fire and glass as much as we liked. My
efforts would not rate a 2nd glance, but now I understand something of the process, which was my reason for doing it. I
can now see exactly why a single glass bead might cost many $ -fancier ones may take a couple of hours to make. But not
to worry, lampwork will definitely not replace patchwork as my main obsession! Roberta in D Sounds like a lot of fun!
In the next town over there is a young woman jeweler who works in the shop window. Sometimes you can see her work with
her torch! It might possibly intimidate the customers. ;o) Emilia [/quote:206c095fd9]
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View entire thread: OT beads
Posted by mini Mini on Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:36 PM Post subject: Re: OT beads
"Roberta Zollner" <rl.zollner@gmx.net.old> wrote in news:efb7aj$qgb$1@online.de:
[quote:a52c4fa163]Yesterday I spent 8 hours at a bead workshop learning the rudiments of lampwork. Way too much fun!
Much harder than you'd think if you haven't tried. We learned to make nice round beads, "stringers" (long thin
pieces of glass for decorating the basic beads), and dots on beads. Then how to combine to make triangle patterns. We
could play with fire and glass as much as we liked. My efforts would not rate a 2nd glance, but now I understand
something of the process, which was my reason for doing it. I can now see exactly why a single glass bead might cost
many $ -fancier ones may take a couple of hours to make. But not to worry, lampwork will definitely not replace
patchwork as my main obsession! Roberta in D [/quote:a52c4fa163] Sounds like a lot of fun! In the next town over there
is a young woman jeweler who works in the shop window. Sometimes you can see her work with her torch! It might possibly
intimidate the customers. ;o) Emilia
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View entire thread: OT beads
Posted by Granny Waetherwax on Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:19 PM Post subject: Re: OT beads
On 26-09-2006 14:44, in article efb7aj$qgb$1@online.de, "Roberta Zollner" <rl.zollner@gmx.net.old>
wrote: [quote:43bdf602f6]Yesterday I spent 8 hours at a bead workshop learning the rudiments of lampwork. Way too much
fun! Much harder than you'd think if you haven't tried. We learned to make nice round beads, "stringers" (long
thin pieces of glass for decorating the basic beads), and dots on beads. Then how to combine to make triangle patterns.
We could play with fire and glass as much as we liked. My efforts would not rate a 2nd glance, but now I understand
something of the process, which was my reason for doing it. I can now see exactly why a single glass bead might cost
many $ -fancier ones may take a couple of hours to make. But not to worry, lampwork will definitely not replace
patchwork as my main obsession! [/quote:43bdf602f6] It is wonderfull work, in my time I made tiffanylamps for my
customers and I had a try at bead making, it's addictive to play with the colors and the hope it will come out as you
want and if it don't its most of the times even better:) I miss working with glass, tiffany is like quilting........to
hold a piece of beautifull handcrafted glass to the light and search for that piece that will make your design come to
life......
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View entire thread: OT proposed discussion: How did you learn to be a "woman" r
Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:15 AM Post subject: Re: OT proposed discussion: How did you learn to be a "woman
With eye makeup (shadow, liner and mascara), you want to replace it about every 4-6 months, because of risk of eye
infections. I don't buy expensive makeup for this reason. Lipsticks and foundation can be kept for a year, but
usually no longer than that. I don't buy expensive makeup for this reason. Normally, I just wear a tinted
moisturizer, a little blush, and mascara, but i work in a warehouse with boys who don't care...LOL. -- Jenn/Jalynne
quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com "Tricia"
<cricket527@e-garfield.com> wrote in message news:1156816113.764360.126990@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
[quote:eb52bb450e]Wow! thanks. Okay, I do own (although they are old) eyeshadow in a nice collection of browns and
greens (I have hazel eyes), a brown eyeliner pencil (somewhere...that one probably does need replacing) and a lipstick
color that honestly is too wrong for my coloring for daily wear but dramatic for nightwear -- oh, and a nice
goldish/peach lipgloss. I don't even know where to start with my eyebrows. I don't think they are unruly growth wise
-- just extremely light -- except for the errant dark brown hairs that show up now and then. Nails are growing the last
few years for the first time in my life (the positive side of the hormone issue). I finally found my nailfile (had
temporarily been using one of those emery boards from a high end hotel bathroom kit) and curved off the edges last
night. They aren't a uniform length but they appear to be healthy. I rarely polish them because I usually make a mess
with the polish but every so often I try it. I got my wardrobe colors good. I'm comfortable with that. I can't always
find what I want but I no longer buy the stuff that really isn't my coloring anymore -- least not in dress up clothes.
Shoes -- every day wear is a pair of new balance gym shoes (tennis shoes, whatever they are called nowadays). They were
doctor recommended for support. Dressy I have two pairs of Mushrooms, modest heel -- navy blue and ivory/cream. Thanks
mini Mini! That was a lot to process.... Tricia mini Mini wrote: I learned from my mother & friends mothers, my
girlfriends, reading magazines and practicing to see what I like. I've changed my style over the years. But basically, I
learned - A little goes a long way - You have to work with what you have. - Make up is to enhance not to cover up. You
need four things for day: That's it: _eyeshadow_ in brown/tan/beige, (depending on how light or dark you are), ie
neutral colors _eyeliner_ that is a little darker than your eyeshadow (pencil, dont' get the liquid stuff, that's
advanced level!), _brow pencil or powder_ the color of your brow, _lipstick_ in a color that is the color of your lips
but just a bit darker. Use a tiny bit and blend slightly with your fingers. Get your eyebrows shaped professionally. It
is worth the investment. You will be surprised how much better your eyes look! Keep yourself neat and tidy. Take care
of your nails. They don't have to be long claws, just clean & tidy. Stick with classics and neutral colors: dont'
try to be trendy. Buy the best you can afford in natural fabrics, in your correct size, get them altered if they don't
fit properly. Then take care of them. Invest in well made leather shoes, and take care of them (keep them clean &
polished). Our feet are much more important than most people treat them. Work with what you have: if you have straight
hair work with that. If you have curly hair work with that. It is little use trying to fight it if you dont' have
experience and an investment in lots of product. Keep your hair clean & tidy. Get a good hair cut and keep it
healthy and tidy. Find a good product for flyaway or dry hair. (but a little goes a long way. Don't drown your hair in
product) That's it. All my wisdom I impart on you, my child, and you will look a million dollars! ;o)
[/quote:eb52bb450e]
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View entire thread: Dazed and cross-eyed!
Posted by Susan Laity Price on Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:30 PM Post subject: Re: Dazed and cross-eyed!
Several years ago I decided I was too old for "all-nighters". When I was publishing I often had to work all
night to meet a deadline. Somehow I just pushed through it. Then one time about ten years ago I had to work all day at a
photo shoot after working all night to meet a deadline. On the drive home from the photo shoot I fell asleep at the
wheel. I knew I was dangerously tired and had taken back roads with less traffic. Fortunately I woke-up as I ran off the
side of the road and was able to stop before hitting a tree or sign. Right then I retired from publishing. I share this
story to warn those of us getting a little older. We can't continue to keep the schedule of a college student after the
big 40. Susan On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:36:33 +0100, Kate Dicey <kate@diceyhome.free-online.co.uk> wrote:
[quote:c45124705c]I've just pulled and all-night session to get a job finished for a customer! Skirt, beaded shawl,
top, all in black and scarlet silk dupion.*I* think they look yummy - hope the customer likes them! I shall go to bed
after she has collected at 8 am! James can wake me up for lunch! Nice thing is that later today when I have recovered
a bit, I CAN DO QUILTY THINGS! Well, if I feel up to it! I'm a bit cross-eyed after the beads, and I feel crappy as I
think I'm cooking up an abscess on an upper molar... GRR Don't want to have to afford root canal work! Still, it
doesn't hurt too much as it seems to be the same area as the last one, and that tooth is dead after the first root canal
work. But I have a lump on my gum, and a feeling of pressure pushing the teeth out up there... As it's 6:30 am I am
off to have some breakfast, then a shower and change of clothes! See y'all later...[/quote:c45124705c]
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Posted by IMS on Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:47 PM Post subject: Re: Dazed and cross-eyed!
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:36:33 +0100, Kate Dicey <kate@diceyhome.free-online.co.uk> wrote: [quote:317ae52896]I've
just pulled and all-night session to get a job finished for a customer! Skirt, beaded shawl, top, all in black and
scarlet silk dupion.*I* think they look yummy - hope the customer likes them! I shall go to bed after she has collected
at 8 am! James can wake me up for lunch! Nice thing is that later today when I have recovered a bit, I CAN DO QUILTY
THINGS! Well, if I feel up to it! I'm a bit cross-eyed after the beads, and I feel crappy as I think I'm cooking up an
abscess on an upper molar... GRR Don't want to have to afford root canal work! Still, it doesn't hurt too much as it
seems to be the same area as the last one, and that tooth is dead after the first root canal work. But I have a lump on
my gum, and a feeling of pressure pushing the teeth out up there... As it's 6:30 am I am off to have some breakfast,
then a shower and change of clothes! See y'all later... [/quote:317ae52896] Yeek! Tooth abseses are the pits. I hate
mouth pain - ranks right up there with the worst of 'em. Good luck and hope you don't need any major work done. -Irene
-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. --Mae West --------------
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View entire thread: Dazed and cross-eyed!
Posted by Jessamy on Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:31 AM Post subject: Re: Dazed and cross-eyed!
WOOO HOOO for getting the job done and having time to quilt boo hoo for the rotten tooth (((HUGS))) some ibuprofen will
help with the tooth though - dentists usually prescribe that when you have a painful tooth. I hope you are dreaming
away nicely at this time ! -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take out: _I love the colour_ to reply.
www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've just pulled and all-night session to get a job finished for a
customer! Skirt, beaded shawl, top, all in black and scarlet silk dupion.*I* think they look yummy - hope the customer
likes them! I shall go to bed after she has collected at 8 am! James can wake me up for lunch! Nice thing is that
later today when I have recovered a bit, I CAN DO QUILTY THINGS! Well, if I feel up to it! I'm a bit cross-eyed after
the beads, and I feel crappy as I think I'm cooking up an abscess on an upper molar... GRR Don't want to have to afford
root canal work! Still, it doesn't hurt too much as it seems to be the same area as the last one, and that tooth is dead
after the first root canal work. But I have a lump on my gum, and a feeling of pressure pushing the teeth out up
there... As it's 6:30 am I am off to have some breakfast, then a shower and change of clothes! See y'all later... --
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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View entire thread: Dazed and cross-eyed!
Posted by Kate Dicey on Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:36 AM Post subject: Dazed and cross-eyed!
I've just pulled and all-night session to get a job finished for a customer! Skirt, beaded shawl, top, all in black
and scarlet silk dupion.*I* think they look yummy - hope the customer likes them! I shall go to bed after she has
collected at 8 am! James can wake me up for lunch! Nice thing is that later today when I have recovered a bit, I CAN
DO QUILTY THINGS! Well, if I feel up to it! I'm a bit cross-eyed after the beads, and I feel crappy as I think I'm
cooking up an abscess on an upper molar... GRR Don't want to have to afford root canal work! Still, it doesn't hurt
too much as it seems to be the same area as the last one, and that tooth is dead after the first root canal work. But
I have a lump on my gum, and a feeling of pressure pushing the teeth out up there... As it's 6:30 am I am off to have
some breakfast, then a shower and change of clothes! See y'all later... -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des
Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and
explore!
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View entire thread: OT - happy dancing
Posted by Bonnie NJ on Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:53 PM Post subject: Re: OT - happy dancing
I'm so happy for you. It's a relief to get them back at work, enjoy! -- Bonnie NJ "Jenn/Jalynne"
<craftigirl@earthstink.net> wrote in message news:oSMGg.429$bM.106@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
[quote:cb22070bad]Just thought I'd mention that my DH finally got a job, which he starts on Monday, and that means he'll
be home less, so i can be on the computer and/or quilting more! had to share our good news! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting,
beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com [/quote:cb22070bad]
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View entire thread: Hello ... This feels really good!
Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:46 AM Post subject: Re: Hello ... This feels really good!
Oh, Julia, I'm so glad to see you here! I've been praying for you. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking,
cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com Keep up the good work of healing! "julia sidebottom" <juliasb@comcast.net>
wrote in message news:mZOdndHq8PHgAULZnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:2692c6a12e]Hi to everyone! Now don't fall
out of your chair. It really is me! Julia. I know it has been a very long time. Not a day goes by that I don't think
of everyone here. I am slowly getting back on my feet. The last few months have been a difficult but well worth the
pain. I am now walking with a quad cane (a fair distance) for the first time in many years. I continue to work with a
physical therapist 3x weekly in home. He is great and even I have to say I would never have guessed I would make this
kind of progress. Many of you know I suffered some major set backs here over the last several months including an
antibiotic resistant staph infection that I got in the hospital. After 4 months I am now off the daily IV antibiotics.
I have been off now for about 5 weeks and oral antibiotics for a few days. My brain may still not be working as well as
I would like but I am now again working with some fabrics and sewing. Who could ask for more. Since I still am not
quite with the program to be able to do patchwork I decided that I would make some embroidered blocks with my embroidery
machine. So Jerry bought my sewing machine to bed with me and for several months it has been back and forth. When I
was strong enough to sit for a while I sit and sew. And when I can't quite make it I have been laying in bed with my
sewing machine. I have a new helper too. My niece who has been wanting me to teach her to quilt is helping me with some
of the things I would have to do standing. Mostly cutting and pressing. With all the practice and tutelage she has now
completed several quilts. She is so proud of herself! I just smile. Would you believe I now have blocks for 3 twin
quilts ready and 3 baby quilts. I'm in hog heaven!!!!!! If things keep going I am positive I will be back in full swing
by Christmas time. So now I decided I can and AM going to get back into the swing of this group that I have missed so
terribly. It may be slow to start with but I am going to do it. So look out RCTQ I'm BACK!!!!! Oh this is so much
fun! love Julia sidebottom[/quote:2692c6a12e]
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View entire thread: Directory testers needed!
Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:53 PM Post subject: Re: Directory testers needed!
Looks good to me. It is easy, straightforward....at least I thought so. Could be just how I feel after doing a focus
group that tested IRS forms this week...... :) no, really, you've done a great job! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting,
beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com "AliceW" <alice-wurpel@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:HoqdnV4Q6ftPaEDZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:d33d49bbbc]Well, I think the Directory is ready to go, but I
need a few test entries to make sure everything is working ok. So, the form will be open for the next 15 minutes or so.
It would be great to have a variety of entries, some domestic, some international. These will only be test entries - if
you take the time to help with the test, you will have to reenter your information once the form is open for business
since I will wipe everything out. You will notice a few changes to the form. I removed the fields for "yuk"
colors. Instead, I used those fields for you to enter your favorite patterns or fabric types like plaids, florals, WoW,
30's, batiks, etc. I felt this gives squishie senders more choices. I also changed some of the address fields based on
previous input. I hope I got them right this time. Also, there are now only two fields for birthday information - one
for month, one for day. These entries are optional. Please let me know if you see anything that doesn't work correctly
or glaringly out of place. Ok, here's the link: get ready, get set, Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/RCTQ/Directory/index.htm Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack
[/quote:d33d49bbbc]
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View entire thread: New QI!!! and dog toys
Posted by Charlotte Hippen on Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:16 AM Post subject: Re: New QI!!! and dog toys
Glad to hear about Tyson finding a permanent home!! Thanks for the warning about the toys. Something I already knew
and even watched for my human babies. I did screw up on one of them I got for him at the Salvation Army though. It
is a weird looking critter with lots of legs I thought he would enjoy and would be easy for the boys to find something
to grab when playing tug of war. It had some sort of electronic thingy in it that didn't work any longer that I was
worried about getting out OK, so I forgot to look at the eyes. After I got home and I got the electronics out no
problem, I noticed the button eyes, which by the way, are really glued in there and going to be difficult for me to get
out. The others I got him all have felt or embroidered eyes and I've already de-ribboned them. On the same note ones
got to watch the pet shop ones too!! DH purchased a "dog" stuffed duck from the pet shop when we picked him
up that has an elastic cord hanging loop!! That's coming off too!! -- Charlotte
http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108 [quote:fbe7ade92e] The caveat with giving puppies human toys- make sure
there are no buttons or ribbons to chew off and that it is stuffed with stuffing and not beads. Otherwise, it ought to
be okay. Tyson's trip to the vet to be neutered turned into a happy ending for him - someone there saw him and thought
of a home for him, so he'll go straight to a happy forever home. I am pleased. (yes, I have checked out the home/new
owner). -georg[/quote:fbe7ade92e]
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Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:00 AM Post subject: Re: YLI Glow bug thread
I haven't tried it in a machine, but quilting by hand is fine, really. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking,
cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com "KI Graham" <kigraham@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:NUeAg.308523$Mn5.219487@pd7tw3no... [quote:69c6cc22af]It's got a neat effect, but it's a bit shreddy to work
with...I ended up using a Metafil needle with it. Do remember the glow is "heat activated", so if the quilt is
folded up, the glowworm won't glow. I used it to outline the letters in Marnina's Fish Farm and to do "hidden"
writing on the bottom of Emily's Go Fish quilt.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/whiskerwerx/gallery/quilts/kims/gofish/index.htm Their mom says she can see bits of the
writing as she goes to tuck them in at night! -- Kim Graham http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham Nanaimo, BC, Canada THE
WORD IN PATCHWORK "A&T" <antri@noearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:V0dAg.3752$0e5.461@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... any experience? Good stuff? bad? I was thinking about
getting some for a Halloween quilt in my head with fabrics from Wendy's swap last year! I love fondling fabric!! I'd
love to hear from those who have used it. thanks, Tricia http://photos.yahoo.com/momiixii [/quote:69c6cc22af]
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Posted by Carole-Retired and Loving on Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:02 PM Post subject: Re: Need quilting suggestions
On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:22:40 GMT, Debra <debnbilll@worldnet.att.net> wrote: [quote:93fdbb6796]Carole, I think I'd
quilt in some lines to indicate fur direction on the cat. Your fabric choice for the cat is just purrfect! A little
"fur" quilting will be the icing on the cake. [/quote:93fdbb6796] That's probably what I will do. I loved my
fabric even though it wasn't supposed to be fur! [quote:93fdbb6796] That is the best cat block pattern I've ever seen.
It is no wonder you wanted to do that wall hanging. Where did you get the pattern? [/quote:93fdbb6796] It was given to
me, but a couple of other people have posted links in this thread about where it can be found. It's "Sew
Spoiled" pattern #227 by Mary Lou & Company. [quote:93fdbb6796]I'm not sure gold quilting thread would work
for the scrolling quilting pattern on the machine although I still like the idea of a scrolling pattern, especially
around the button knobs. [/quote:93fdbb6796] Nana2B is going to make me a machine-embroidered "Elna" patch to
go on it, so that will help! I actually have some variegated thread that might show up pretty well for a scroll design.
[quote:93fdbb6796]Another possibility for quilting on the machine could be to use the outlines of some sewing notions as
quilting motifs. A pair of small scissors, spare bobbins and thread spools, and even glass head pins (with beads for
the pin heads) would all be fairly easy to use as quilting motifs. You could even scatter them all over the machine,
lower half of the cat, and surrounding area as if the cat had knocked them flying into mid air. [/quote:93fdbb6796] That
would be really neat, although I'm not sure my free-motion skills are quite that good! I'd have to practice on
something first. Thanks for the ideas! Carole in Northwest GA - Retired and loving it! Homepage -
http://home.alltel.net/caroledoyle/
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Posted by Debra on Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:22 AM Post subject: Re: Need quilting suggestions
Carole, I think I'd quilt in some lines to indicate fur direction on the cat. Your fabric choice for the cat is just
purrfect! A little "fur" quilting will be the icing on the cake. That is the best cat block pattern I've
ever seen. It is no wonder you wanted to do that wall hanging. Where did you get the pattern? I love that background
fabric. It looks kind of like it's already quilted. I'd definitely follow that pattern for quilting it. I wouldn't
do much to the bow, just quilt lines indicating where the bow fabric would crinkle at the gathers and such. I'm not
sure gold quilting thread would work for the scrolling quilting pattern on the machine although I still like the idea of
a scrolling pattern, especially around the button knobs. The gold thread would probably not have enough contrast with
the machine color so I think I'd use a different color thread, perhaps something like a dark antique gold or maybe
darker like a chocolate brown for a traditional scrolling look, or just for fun I might be tempted to use burgundy or
dark pink thread for the scrollwork to stay in keeping with the whimsical nature of the block. You can always lay some
threads down over the sewing machine to see which color you would like the best. You wouldn't have to do anything
terribly intricate, just some nice curlicues would get the message of scrollwork across to the viewer. Another
possibility for quilting on the machine could be to use the outlines of some sewing notions as quilting motifs. A pair
of small scissors, spare bobbins and thread spools, and even glass head pins (with beads for the pin heads) would all be
fairly easy to use as quilting motifs. You could even scatter them all over the machine, lower half of the cat, and
surrounding area as if the cat had knocked them flying into mid air. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will look
great! Debra in VA Debra in VA See my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:25 PM Post subject: Re: Finally finished something!!
Thanks so much for contributing, Lisa. She absolutely loves it! Said they were just the perfect colors and so warm
and inviting, and she just absolutely can't keep from touching it. And it arrived on just the right day...just when
she really needed encouragement that everything was going to be ok (lots of drama going on in her life right now). So,
thank you from me and from Polly! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti'
obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com "Lisa Caryl"
<caryl@nospamnetins.net> wrote in message news:eamkfi$bdd$1@news.netins.net... [quote:878d5c5449]Totally missed
this post Jen. So glad the quilt is with the owner now. I heard she liked it and I'm so happy it went to a good home.
-- Lisa http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net remove the obvious to reply Aleesha
is sure getting big! "Jenn/Jalynne" <craftigirl@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:MXrxg.9793$vO.595@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... Hehe. I should mention...as I should have mentioned
yesterday...but DH was glaring at me to get me to give up the computer so he could work on homework... Our very own
Lisa Caryl made the top for the star quilt. She was so sweet to donate it to the cause! And she did a fabulous job
with it! Thanks, Lisa! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com [/quote:878d5c5449]
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Posted by Lisa Caryl on Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:15 AM Post subject: Re: Finally finished something!!
Totally missed this post Jen. So glad the quilt is with the owner now. I heard she liked it and I'm so happy it went to
a good home. -- Lisa http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net remove the obvious to
reply Aleesha is sure getting big! "Jenn/Jalynne" <craftigirl@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:MXrxg.9793$vO.595@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:66c9a98773]Hehe. I should mention...as I should have
mentioned yesterday...but DH was glaring at me to get me to give up the computer so he could work on homework... Our
very own Lisa Caryl made the top for the star quilt. She was so sweet to donate it to the cause! And she did a
fabulous job with it! Thanks, Lisa! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti'
obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com[/quote:66c9a98773]
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Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:48 PM Post subject: Re: Finally finished something!!
Hehe. I should mention...as I should have mentioned yesterday...but DH was glaring at me to get me to give up the
computer so he could work on homework... Our very own Lisa Caryl made the top for the star quilt. She was so sweet
to donate it to the cause! And she did a fabulous job with it! Thanks, Lisa! -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads,
scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com "Jessamy" <jessamy_thompson@_ilove thecolour_orange.nl> wrote in message
news:44c5e7e8$0$15538$dbd43001@news.wanadoo.nl... [quote:7cc4f863e2]they are lovely! but goodness! when you get into a
finishing mood you really *FINISH* stuff don't you!! well done! Aleesha is growing nicely I see :-) -- Jessamy In The
Netherlands Take out: _I love the colour_ to reply. www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yep, finished
the first quilts since January this past week....and it feels sooooo good. They're for a friend in LA who lost her
house and most of her possessions in the hurricanes, who is living in a FEMA trailer with her two young grandsons (5 and
18 months). Look at my yahoo photos link, in the Polly's Quilts folder (not our gator Polly, sorry...LOL). There's
other stuff there, too. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com [/quote:7cc4f863e2]
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Posted by Ceridwen on Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:05 AM Post subject: Re: Finally finished something!!
Very nice Jenn. Who is that good looking girl in the picture? She looks so sweet! Thanks for sharing your work. --
Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea "Jenn/Jalynne" <craftigirl@earthlink.net>
wrote in message news:eVaxg.9384$vO.8494@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:45f3ed1c70]Yep, finished the first
quilts since January this past week....and it feels sooooo good. They're for a friend in LA who lost her house and most
of her possessions in the hurricanes, who is living in a FEMA trailer with her two young grandsons (5 and 18 months).
Look at my yahoo photos link, in the Polly's Quilts folder (not our gator Polly, sorry...LOL). There's other stuff
there, too. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com [/quote:45f3ed1c70]
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View entire thread: OT: phone providers ?
Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:30 AM Post subject: Re: OT: phone providers ?
And here in Pierce County, Washington, if you call on a cell phone, you can be placed on hold...I nearly got killed in
gang crossfire a few years ago because of that. It's not something I recommend. In addition to our cordless land
line phones, we have one traditional wired phone. Since phone lines aren't run by electricity, it's pretty stable,
unless the phone relay station went out, which is highly unlikely. -- Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking,
cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions http:/pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live!
http://kinneykreations.com "Pauline" <poconel@nospanpacbell.net> wrote in message
news:RfArg.36014$VE1.33469@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com... [quote:a253e4563a]To add further to Jan's comment about calling
911 from your cell phone. Here in California, when you call 911 from your cell phone, it connects you to the Highway
Patrol - I don't know if that is true for for any of the other states. The few occasions I have called 911 from my cell
phone to report an accident or a hazard on the road, it rings & rings & rings before it gets picked up &
then I've gotten a recording to stay on the line. Once I finally hung up after about 15 minutes - they called me back
about 10 minutes later (I guess thru caller I.D.), but I would not rely on 911 from my cell phone as my only means to
contact emergency services - at least here in California. -- Pauline Northern California "Jan"
<maketimetoquilt@nospam.serendipityquilting.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97F99CDDE71CFmaketimetoquiltnospa@207.217.125.201... "Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc>
wrote in news:lnzrg.19372$Uc3.9864@tornado.texas.rr.com: has anyone here had good/bad/indifferent service with cable
phone providers? DH wants to get the bundle package. I know there is no phone service if the power goes out. But we
have cell phones which would most likely work in that event. Is there anything else we need to know? would storms
affect service? Lots of rain? We could save almost $450 a year if we did this. That's a lot of batiks <grin
Kellie The usual 911 service concern...... what we do is have the emergency number programmed into our cell
phones..... but what they say around here is it may connect you to any phone including one not manned anywhere in the
local PD if you use 911 with broadband service. They will however, gladly give you the correct emergency number at the
local PD. -- Jan RCTQ Coffee Diva [/quote:a253e4563a]
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View entire thread: On hand piecing and crazy quilting...
Posted by Lisa Caryl on Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:33 AM Post subject: Re: crazy quilting... and morels
[quote:9fdd729a39]I am jealous of your Morel hunting. It wasn't a good year for us, too dry last winter. I noticed
that your husband carries his haul in a plastic bag. We always did too until I read that you should use an open weave
type sack, an onion sack or the like. The article said the spores will drop through and make more mushroom fields next
year. [/quote:9fdd729a39] I read about the spore bags this year too, so we changed how we carry the mushrooms out. The
good thing was that our plastic bags did end up with rips and tears in them, so hopefully we did drop some spores while
we used them. We didn't take in a big haul, not like some people who came home with 20+ lbs. Just enough to enjoy for 3
or 4 meals. I was happy with that. [quote:9fdd729a39] And girls, you will notice that there are no distinguishing
landmarks as to where Lisa hunts for her beloved Morels. Mushroom hunting is kind of like diamond hunting. You guard
your "Good Spots"! Right, Lisa? [/quote:9fdd729a39] Lol.....uhm.....it's in Iowa, ya, that's it. Iowa......
:-D Actually, there aren't any distiguishing markings. We have to walk a mile or more beside a field to get to our spot,
but if you came here in the spring, I'd take ya along. It's so fun to go tramping in the woods! [quote:9fdd729a39] Your
work is beautiful. I just now came out of my room. I've been trying to come up with some kind of organized way to keep
my new obsession (Crazy Quilting) under control. I don't want to just lump in my fabric and embellishments with all my
other quilting, beading stashes. [/quote:9fdd729a39] Thank you Cindy. It is hard to keep all that stuff together in a
sensible way, isn't it? I decided to go with rubbermaid bins of various sizes, and I lable them so I can find my stuff
easily.....sequins, lace, trim, photo images, etc. It helps a lot. I put my silk ribbons in floss baggies and put them
on a ring according to color. When I work on a specific project, then I use a separate ring and put the colors on it
that I'm using. My specialty fabric stash is small compared to my cottons. I put it in stackable plastic drawers,
sorted by color. Threads are in two places. The special ones are wound on cards and are in a bead/thread case I got at
Joann's. Other threads like balls of pearle cotton are stored in those common to find plastic fishing/craft boxes, the
ones where you can remove the dividers. (removing the dividers lets you store more balls per row). Seed beads are
stored in clear boxes with flip top containers. I get them at a bead store in Des Moines, but you can see them here:
http://whimbeads.com/cart.asp?pg=products&grp=75 Andything else I tried for seed bead storage has failed. All the
containers I tried spilled at one time or another. Other beads (I use lots of Czech pressed glass beads) are stored in
that bead/thread case from Joann's, or in those lockable two sided pill containers you get at Walmart by the pharmacy.
They now market those to beaders, but they cost more. I must admit my buttons are a mess. They need to be separated
badly as metal should not be stored with mother of pearl or mixed with plastic. Someday I'll find the time......
[quote:9fdd729a39] Maybe I need a separate room. [/quote:9fdd729a39] Oh yeah, everyone one needs that! Go for it! :-)
Lisa :-)
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Posted by teleflora on Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:47 AM Post subject: Re: crazy quilting...
Ok, I really enjoyed looking at your site. Thank you so much for posting. I am jealous of your Morel hunting. It
wasn't a good year for us, too dry last winter. I noticed that your husband carries his haul in a plastic bag. We
always did too until I read that you should use an open weave type sack, an onion sack or the like. The article said
the spores will drop through and make more mushroom fields next year. And girls, you will notice that there are no
distinguishing landmarks as to where Lisa hunts for her beloved Morels. Mushroom hunting is kind of like diamond
hunting. You guard your "Good Spots"! Right, Lisa? Your work is beautiful. I just now came out of my room.
I've been trying to come up with some kind of organized way to keep my new obsession (Crazy Quilting) under control.
I don't want to just lump in my fabric and embellishments with all my other quilting, beading stashes. Maybe I need a
separate room. Hmmmmm. Cindy "Lisa Caryl" <caryl@nospamnetins.net> wrote in message
news:e8krkj$rla$1@news.netins.net... [quote:0f511526e0]On to crazy quilting questions...do you pin pieces on as you go
or just hold it in place to sew? How do you make sure you are getting a 1/4" seam allowance (I should know what it
looks like without measuring, but I don't yet)? Anything else you can tell me from your own list of do's and don'ts
would be appreciated. Hi Dannielle, You'll find good info on crazy quilting here: http://www.caron-
net.com/classes/classmayfiles/clasmay1.html And here: http://www.cqmagonline.com/ This is a free online magazine
devoted to crazy quilting My friend Martha also has a very unique, interesting piecing method that is described along
with photos on another friend's blog: http://www.allisonaller.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/2006/06/06.html and, if you
look at this link, you can see some of Martha's amazing work in our class here:
http://www.allisonaller.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/2006/06/05.html but I warn you, some of Martha's work is risqué
and includes photo transfers of female nudes. I don't find it offensive, but some people might. Seam allowance is not
an issue in cq'ing as far as the piecing goes. Something to keep in mind is that some of the fabrics you may use ravel
badly so you may want a larger seam allowance or, cut the fabric with pinking shears or a rotary pinking blade. For the
outside seam allowance, I leave extra fabric all the way around, sometimes as much as an inch because cq blocks almost
always shrink as you work on them. Machine base around the perimeter of the block, along the edge of what will be the
finished size. You can remove that basting later if your block does shrink. Do not do bead embellishment within
1/2" or so of this line so you dont break beads when sewing blocks together. Press. Just as in sane quilt making,
your block needs to lie flat. A hint for you- lower your iron temperature and consider using a pressing cloth when
dealing with multiple types of fabric......a piece of advice I should have followed myself this evening. Don't even
ask. Use any fabrics you want in your cq pieces, but do shy away from acetates as they do not hold up well. Cottons are
perfectly fine to use, I do all the time. Shop thrift stores and garage sales for silks and other fancies, keep your
eyes peeled for fancy buttons on those same garments. Only buy what you absolutely LOVE. Make plain buttons work as
fancy embellishment by sewing them on with seed beads, either tradtionally, or create loops or dangles with the beads.
Velvet is tricky to use, velveteen a bit easier, but not as flashy. I do quite a bit of crazy quilting, you can see
some of the pics of my work at the link in my siggy line if you want. Hope you have fun in your cq adventure :-) --
Lisa Caryl http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net remove the obvious to reply
[/quote:0f511526e0]
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Posted by Lisa Caryl on Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:33 AM Post subject: Re: crazy quilting...
[quote:f99fa4b715]On to crazy quilting questions...do you pin pieces on as you go or just hold it in place to sew? How
do you make sure you are getting a 1/4" seam allowance (I should know what it looks like without measuring, but I
don't yet)? Anything else you can tell me from your own list of do's and don'ts would be appreciated.
[/quote:f99fa4b715] Hi Dannielle, You'll find good info on crazy quilting here: http://www.caron-
net.com/classes/classmayfiles/clasmay1.html And here: http://www.cqmagonline.com/ This is a free online magazine
devoted to crazy quilting My friend Martha also has a very unique, interesting piecing method that is described along
with photos on another friend's blog: http://www.allisonaller.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/2006/06/06.html and, if you
look at this link, you can see some of Martha's amazing work in our class here:
http://www.allisonaller.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/2006/06/05.html but I warn you, some of Martha's work is risqué
and includes photo transfers of female nudes. I don't find it offensive, but some people might. Seam allowance is not
an issue in cq'ing as far as the piecing goes. Something to keep in mind is that some of the fabrics you may use ravel
badly so you may want a larger seam allowance or, cut the fabric with pinking shears or a rotary pinking blade. For the
outside seam allowance, I leave extra fabric all the way around, sometimes as much as an inch because cq blocks almost
always shrink as you work on them. Machine base around the perimeter of the block, along the edge of what will be the
finished size. You can remove that basting later if your block does shrink. Do not do bead embellishment within
1/2" or so of this line so you dont break beads when sewing blocks together. Press. Just as in sane quilt making,
your block needs to lie flat. A hint for you- lower your iron temperature and consider using a pressing cloth when
dealing with multiple types of fabric......a piece of advice I should have followed myself this evening. Don't even
ask. Use any fabrics you want in your cq pieces, but do shy away from acetates as they do not hold up well. Cottons are
perfectly fine to use, I do all the time. Shop thrift stores and garage sales for silks and other fancies, keep your
eyes peeled for fancy buttons on those same garments. Only buy what you absolutely LOVE. Make plain buttons work as
fancy embellishment by sewing them on with seed beads, either tradtionally, or create loops or dangles with the beads.
Velvet is tricky to use, velveteen a bit easier, but not as flashy. I do quite a bit of crazy quilting, you can see
some of the pics of my work at the link in my siggy line if you want. Hope you have fun in your cq adventure :-) --
Lisa Caryl http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net remove the obvious to reply
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Posted by Jenn/Jalynne on Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:44 PM Post subject: Re: projects
I work during commercials. Well, I try to do handwork during the show, too....but not so much lately. --
Jenn/Jalynne quilting, beads, scrapbooking, cross stitch and other 'crafti' obsessions
http:/pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jalynne29/my_photos Live! http://kinneykreations.com "Idahoqltr"
<Debsprintonit@aol.com> wrote in message news:1151078989.414379.123350@r2g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
[quote:0ce20bf242] My husband keeps teasing me about this because I will get up in the middle of a TV show to go do
something else. I get bored easily and just keep switching activities. He once bought me a great quilting class for my
birthday but it was for 3 eight-hour days. I told him there was no way I could handle even one eight-hour day so I
traded it in on a gift certificate that I was able to use all year at my LQS. I always have several projects going,
including a knitting one, plus several books I'm reading. There's just so much to do in life and so little time.
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Posted by Joan E. on Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:12 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
McNerd wrote: [quote:1b8cf04848]BTW, I use these for beading, something like crochet-bead-cross-stitch. I work a row
onto the hook, and as i work it off, i slide the beads in where i want them to be. i've done some quite nice works with
it. [/quote:1b8cf04848] Sounds interesting! Got any pictures of your work??? Joan
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Posted by ellice on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:58 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
On 11/3/06 2:41 PM, "McNerd" <mcnerd@techie.com> wrote: [quote:d402c8bb8f] A quick Google for 2mm
afghan hooks and didn't readily see the brand you're looking for, but brought me:
http://www.skacelknitting.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath= 2_36&products_id=41
http://www.woobeeknitshop.com/servlet/the-CROCHET-HOOKS-cln-Afghan-hooks/Categ ories And there was plenty more shops in
the U.S. Jeeze, now i feel like a putz. In my prior scourings, i found inox to be the only widely available brand in
any small sizes. when i was googling, i therefore ignored any other brands. duh. anyway, it all comes out in the
wash, as the price for a few inox, shipped from UK would've been about 30 dollars, and i just spent 10 on 1 Addi from
the US. but whatever, at least now i know a shop in the US ! Thanks much ! BTW, I use these for beading, something
like crochet-bead-cross-stitch. I work a row onto the hook, and as i work it off, i slide the beads in where i want them
to be. i've done some quite nice works with it. it's easier than switching colors, and produces a cleaner look as well.
Obviously for clothing it's not appropriate, but what i've done is take some nice cross stitch patterns and adapt them.
I'll use closely colored seed-beads, and when needed, switch thread colors for accents and whatnot. It's quite fun, and
it's rather odd i've not been able to find any trace of this craft through google or friends. Anyone done such things ?
Pretty interesting - I didn't read through your first post well enough and[/quote:d402c8bb8f] thought you were looking
for knitting needles. I've seen some wire crochet with beads, and wire knitting - so I guess some of those people use
these. To be truthful, at some stitch away one of the shops gave a goodie bag with red wired, and some beads for doing
some crochet or knit jewelry - but I haven't even tried it yet. Maybe I will now - this sounds pretty nice. ellice
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Posted by McNerd on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:41 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
[quote:95a5867e6b]A quick Google for 2mm afghan hooks and didn't readily see the brand you're looking for, but brought
me: [/quote:95a5867e6b]
http://www.skacelknitting.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_36&products_id=41
http://www.woobeeknitshop.com/servlet/the-CROCHET-HOOKS-cln-Afghan-hooks/Categories [quote:95a5867e6b] And there was
plenty more shops in the U.S. [/quote:95a5867e6b] Jeeze, now i feel like a putz. In my prior scourings, i found inox
to be the only widely available brand in any small sizes. when i was googling, i therefore ignored any other brands.
duh. anyway, it all comes out in the wash, as the price for a few inox, shipped from UK would've been about 30 dollars,
and i just spent 10 on 1 Addi from the US. but whatever, at least now i know a shop in the US ! Thanks much ! BTW, I
use these for beading, something like crochet-bead-cross-stitch. I work a row onto the hook, and as i work it off, i
slide the beads in where i want them to be. i've done some quite nice works with it. it's easier than switching colors,
and produces a cleaner look as well. Obviously for clothing it's not appropriate, but what i've done is take some nice
cross stitch patterns and adapt them. I'll use closely colored seed-beads, and when needed, switch thread colors for
accents and whatnot. It's quite fun, and it's rather odd i've not been able to find any trace of this craft through
google or friends. Anyone done such things ?
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Posted by ellice on Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:34 PM Post subject: Re: Not OT: good day
On 11/3/06 6:05 PM, "MargW" <mwhittle@sympatico.ca> wrote: [quote:e1f4a6d541]Nadia Abbasi wrote: Oh -
that one's just down the street from me - my subdivision's on Louetta, too. I was hoping you'd found a new one! They
do have a super selection but I find that they're a bit mean sometimes as I'm considerably younger than the owner and so
I get to hear about it quite a bit. The other day, I had brought my project in to get a Kreinik substitute for Rainbow
something or other....and the other ladies commented on how nice the back of my work was but she had to jump in about
how if I were truly talented, all the lines on the back would be vertical! It just felt so mean and condescending to
me. So I try to avoid going there if I can get my stuff by other means - I never find that age is a factor in ability.
But that shouldn't stop anyone else from going there - they do have a super selection and are very willing to order just
about anything for you. I know there's one in Richmond near Sugar Land.....I can't remember what it's called but I've
heard superb things about them and about their customer service! Here it is my last day at work before I go on
maternity leave and I ought to be saving my money for diapers but instead I'm getting excited about a new LNS!! (It's a
good thing DH doesn't read this newsgroup!!) Nadia Jere Williams wrote: I think it's called 3 Stitches -- I know
it's on Louetta. Are there any other good ones in the area? We come down there every spring for a meeting for my dh,
and I'm always looking for things to do to fill my time for those 3 days. -- Jere "Nadia Abbasi"
<nn_abbasi@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1162569822.645354.189960@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... I live in
Houston (well, in Spring actually but close enough) - which shop are you referring to? Nadia Jere Williams wrote:
There's a wonderful little shop like that in the Houston, TX, area -- when I first go in there, I always wondered why I
made the effort, and yet I usually buy as much if not more than I do at my local LNS when I'm at home. - Jere
"Pat P" <eaxstitchNOSPAM@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:2Uv2h.23298$j4.22595@newsfe1-
win.ntli.net... "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message news:
_92dnca98cm45NfYnZ2dnUVZ_o-dnZ2d@adelphia.com... Well, I decided to take a break from sewing garden flags for the PTA
and took a morning for myself. I had noticed a little shop called "Cross Stitch Station" but it was closed
every time I went by it. Today (after the runs to the dump and post office) I decided I would make a visit.
Ooooooohhhhhhhhh!!! It might be a tiny little shop, but it is PACKED with gorgeous things!!! I bought a kit to send to
my secret sister in Australia as well as a chart to send her (she and I both quilt as well as do cross-stitch, so the
chart is CS of patchwork quilts!), found a leaflet of TWs that will keep me in the good graces of my BIL and his wife
(mythical creatures), and had a good time just drolling over everything! Then, DD had a meltdown. Ah well, she did
fairly well for the time it took to find those few things, but when I told her she couldn't climb the framed pieces, or
take them down, she threw herself ont he floor. I apologized to the owner and promised to be back - without my 3yo
terror. WooHoo!! Found a new place to spend all my money! Larisa, happily planning out the next few years of projects
(to be squeezed in amongst the quilts, clothes, house remodeling, etc.) LOL! That reminds me of an advert we have on
TV - a mother takes her 3 yearold into the Supermarket and SHE throws herself on the floor, kicking and screaming. It`s
the look of horror on the kiddywinkie`s face that cracks me up. I`m SURE no-one warned him that this grownup was going
to do that! Some of these tiny cross stitch places are the best, aren`t they? We have one near here which is bursting
at the seams. You always find loads of stuff you haven`t spotted before. Pat If she ever makes a comment like
that again, you can says that even the designers rarely have all staight lines on the back, and that happens only when
you stitch 'out and back'.(It was Charland Garvin that made that comment one time when I was in a class of hers). As
well, point her to Darlene O'Steen's "The Proper Stitch for other ways of doing crosses. Some people consider that
having all straight lines on the back is very, very, incorrect since they use 'english' (cross every stich as you go),
and their backs would not have straight lines. Besides, if you are stitching with overdyes, you won't have straight
lines. She sounds like a proper cow. MargW Good advice, and beyond - what really matters is how the piece looks
from[/quote:e1f4a6d541] the front when finished. When I was taking the judges certification training classes we all
discussed that no one but the stitcher and framer/finisher ever see the back. What's important is no bumps, lumps, or
thread shadows carrying thru to the front (even when we look at a piece from the side - as in across the plain of the
stitching it should be level -except for stitches that are supposed to be built up, or beads, etc). Of course, being
me, I'd ask her what spoiled her day and leave while pointing out there are plenty of other places that value customers
and are happier to take your money. ellice
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Posted by ellice on Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:56 PM Post subject: Re: enabling midatlantic knitters
On 11/1/06 8:56 AM, "crzy4xst@aol.com" <crzy4xst@aol.com> wrote: [quote:d48faa5557] Donna wrote: I
wasn't really kicking and screaming at the yarn shop. I just walked around touching everything. *fondle, fondle* That
keeps me happy. So many beautiful fibers, but I'm not getting sucked into stashing for a new pasttime. Not me... just
one skein of yarn and one simple fingerless glove pattern. And don't tell me that's how it starts. I'm putting my
fingers in my ears and not listening. Lalala. And I did get to pick up some 10ct canvas for this project - a Teresa
Wentzler wool-cross called the Paisley Corner. http://www.twdesignworks.com/TWDW/paisleycorner.html This one spoke to
me. I'm using the blues, but did change the colors to be cooler instead of warmer. And this is the first TW pattern I've
ever owned (other than what been published in magazines.) Donna in Virginia That one is on my to-do list...now that
my TW WIP list is somewhat lessened due to, you know. I'm going to do the burgundies tho, as that goes with my living
room color scheme. Caryn (who wants notice next time you and Ellice get together and she'll play hookey!)
[/quote:d48faa5557] LOL - because we were discussing you as we strolled through both shops - you need to come out to
play. OK - we'll let you know - though it's not like we don't all discuss this stuff on the public forum here ;^p The
weather is so nice - I was outside reading and tossing floppy disk for Puckster before. Thinking - we should sit 'n
stitch outside while we can. But I get too bored without either company, or some additional audio/video distraction.
Wonder how long it's going to last, er the good weather? We could hang out and do that. Or take you shopping, or both.
ellice [quote:d48faa5557]ellice wrote: Keep reminding me to check out the details. Stitches East isn't really a road
trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the way we haul around town - it's only at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel,
so.... But, I really don't need any shopping. I forced Donna, kicking and screaming all the way, to my regular LKS
yesterday. They have a lovely birthday discount deal - half your age - for 1 shopping day in your birthday month (or
within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just had to take advantage. And did. Took about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn
for the just throw on pullover I've been craving. Of course, Donna and the shop ladies - after looking at the several
patterns I'd brought in, picked the most "classic" - with cables at the cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover.
Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204 "Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end up unanchored. Then we found some
really nice yarn that they ordered for me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand of the color) - a lovely mid green,
with flecks of purple - I think it's Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it matches the silk devore velvet I'm
working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo. Yummy - now what quickie scarf to
knit. And I think it'll need some large crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very good - and got a nice skein of yarn
to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff things - with the pattern we bought. And then, after lunch, I forced us into a
quickie to Needlewoman East. And I played with some fun threads for the Pumpkin chart I just finally picked up from the
LNS. Way too many flosses - it's screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em - I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some
Weeks, picked up some more Weeks, some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie Cristal, some really interesting (pale
green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We think I have enough to then work in with some plain ole' Anchor. And, I have
metallics on hand (cause I found that box in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn Blush" Belfast hand dye I
bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to this instead, cause I found some nice "Flax" Edinburgh for that -
deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32 ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over
the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting done then. Plus, I can definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game.
ellice [/quote:d48faa5557]
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Posted by ellice on Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:51 PM Post subject: Re: enabling midatlantic knitters
On 11/1/06 8:06 AM, "Donna" <needlearts@gmail.com> wrote: [quote:aaf8c1c9a4]I wasn't really kicking
and screaming at the yarn shop. I just walked around touching everything. *fondle, fondle* That keeps me happy. So many
beautiful fibers, but I'm not getting sucked into stashing for a new pasttime. Not me... just one skein of yarn and one
simple fingerless glove pattern. And don't tell me that's how it starts. I'm putting my fingers in my ears and not
listening. Lalala. [/quote:aaf8c1c9a4] LOL - I was kidding about the kicking and screaming - you didn't note my little
bit of facetiousness ;^) But, I was impressed with Miss Donna's restraint. Tuesday is a fun day at that shop - 2
"older" ladies work, along with one of the regular manager/instructor types. The 2 ladies were long-time
customers and somehow in retirement they now work 1 day a week, and are a hoot. Yesterday they were in witches costumes
- with long grey wigs, pointy hats, and very feeble "boos" . [quote:aaf8c1c9a4] And I did get to pick up some
10ct canvas for this project - a Teresa Wentzler wool-cross called the Paisley Corner.
http://www.twdesignworks.com/TWDW/paisleycorner.html This one spoke to me. I'm using the blues, but did change the
colors to be cooler instead of warmer. And this is the first TW pattern I've ever owned (other than what been published
in magazines.) Donna in Virginia Very nice - I hdan't looked at that before. Hmmmm. But, it'll work
pretty[/quote:aaf8c1c9a4] fast, even with all the changes. Ellice also in Virginia [quote:aaf8c1c9a4] ellice wrote:
Keep reminding me to check out the details. Stitches East isn't really a road trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the
way we haul around town - it's only at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel, so.... But, I really don't need any
shopping. I forced Donna, kicking and screaming all the way, to my regular LKS yesterday. They have a lovely birthday
discount deal - half your age - for 1 shopping day in your birthday month (or within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just
had to take advantage. And did. Took about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn for the just throw on pullover I've been
craving. Of course, Donna and the shop ladies - after looking at the several patterns I'd brought in, picked the most
"classic" - with cables at the cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover. Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204
"Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end up unanchored. Then we found some really nice yarn that they ordered for
me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand of the color) - a lovely mid green, with flecks of purple - I think it's
Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it matches the silk devore velvet I'm working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal
Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo. Yummy - now what quickie scarf to knit. And I think it'll need some large
crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very good - and got a nice skein of yarn to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff
things - with the pattern we bought. And then, after lunch, I forced us into a quickie to Needlewoman East. And I played
with some fun threads for the Pumpkin chart I just finally picked up from the LNS. Way too many flosses - it's
screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em - I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some Weeks, picked up some more Weeks,
some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie Cristal, some really interesting (pale green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We
think I have enough to then work in with some plain ole' Anchor. And, I have metallics on hand (cause I found that box
in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn Blush" Belfast hand dye I bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to
this instead, cause I found some nice "Flax" Edinburgh for that - deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32
ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting
done then. Plus, I can definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game. ellice [/quote:aaf8c1c9a4]
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Posted by Donna on Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:12 PM Post subject: Re: enabling midatlantic knitters
Just tell us when you need a mental health day. We'll work something out. Donna in Virginia crzy4xst@aol.com wrote:
[quote:9e45e8eec8]Donna wrote: I wasn't really kicking and screaming at the yarn shop. I just walked around touching
everything. *fondle, fondle* That keeps me happy. So many beautiful fibers, but I'm not getting sucked into stashing for
a new pasttime. Not me... just one skein of yarn and one simple fingerless glove pattern. And don't tell me that's how
it starts. I'm putting my fingers in my ears and not listening. Lalala. And I did get to pick up some 10ct canvas for
this project - a Teresa Wentzler wool-cross called the Paisley Corner.
http://www.twdesignworks.com/TWDW/paisleycorner.html This one spoke to me. I'm using the blues, but did change the
colors to be cooler instead of warmer. And this is the first TW pattern I've ever owned (other than what been published
in magazines.) Donna in Virginia That one is on my to-do list...now that my TW WIP list is somewhat lessened due to,
you know. I'm going to do the burgundies tho, as that goes with my living room color scheme. Caryn (who wants notice
next time you and Ellice get together and she'll play hookey!) ellice wrote: Keep reminding me to check out the
details. Stitches East isn't really a road trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the way we haul around town - it's only
at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel, so.... But, I really don't need any shopping. I forced Donna, kicking and
screaming all the way, to my regular LKS yesterday. They have a lovely birthday discount deal - half your age - for 1
shopping day in your birthday month (or within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just had to take advantage. And did. Took
about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn for the just throw on pullover I've been craving. Of course, Donna and the shop
ladies - after looking at the several patterns I'd brought in, picked the most "classic" - with cables at the
cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover. Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204 "Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end
up unanchored. Then we found some really nice yarn that they ordered for me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand
of the color) - a lovely mid green, with flecks of purple - I think it's Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it
matches the silk devore velvet I'm working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo.
Yummy - now what quickie scarf to knit. And I think it'll need some large crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very
good - and got a nice skein of yarn to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff things - with the pattern we bought. And
then, after lunch, I forced us into a quickie to Needlewoman East. And I played with some fun threads for the Pumpkin
chart I just finally picked up from the LNS. Way too many flosses - it's screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em
- I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some Weeks, picked up some more Weeks, some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie
Cristal, some really interesting (pale green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We think I have enough to then work in with some
plain ole' Anchor. And, I have metallics on hand (cause I found that box in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn
Blush" Belfast hand dye I bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to this instead, cause I found some nice
"Flax" Edinburgh for that - deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32 ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm
scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting done then. Plus, I can
definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game. ellice[/quote:9e45e8eec8]
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Donna wrote: [quote:abcb21fe35]I wasn't really kicking and screaming at the yarn shop. I just walked around touching
everything. *fondle, fondle* That keeps me happy. So many beautiful fibers, but I'm not getting sucked into stashing for
a new pasttime. Not me... just one skein of yarn and one simple fingerless glove pattern. And don't tell me that's how
it starts. I'm putting my fingers in my ears and not listening. Lalala. And I did get to pick up some 10ct canvas for
this project - a Teresa Wentzler wool-cross called the Paisley Corner.
http://www.twdesignworks.com/TWDW/paisleycorner.html This one spoke to me. I'm using the blues, but did change the
colors to be cooler instead of warmer. And this is the first TW pattern I've ever owned (other than what been published
in magazines.) Donna in Virginia [/quote:abcb21fe35] That one is on my to-do list...now that my TW WIP list is
somewhat lessened due to, you know. I'm going to do the burgundies tho, as that goes with my living room color scheme.
Caryn (who wants notice next time you and Ellice get together and she'll play hookey!) [quote:abcb21fe35]ellice wrote:
Keep reminding me to check out the details. Stitches East isn't really a road trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the
way we haul around town - it's only at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel, so.... But, I really don't need any
shopping. I forced Donna, kicking and screaming all the way, to my regular LKS yesterday. They have a lovely birthday
discount deal - half your age - for 1 shopping day in your birthday month (or within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just
had to take advantage. And did. Took about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn for the just throw on pullover I've been
craving. Of course, Donna and the shop ladies - after looking at the several patterns I'd brought in, picked the most
"classic" - with cables at the cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover. Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204
"Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end up unanchored. Then we found some really nice yarn that they ordered for
me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand of the color) - a lovely mid green, with flecks of purple - I think it's
Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it matches the silk devore velvet I'm working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal
Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo. Yummy - now what quickie scarf to knit. And I think it'll need some large
crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very good - and got a nice skein of yarn to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff
things - with the pattern we bought. And then, after lunch, I forced us into a quickie to Needlewoman East. And I
played with some fun threads for the Pumpkin chart I just finally picked up from the LNS. Way too many flosses - it's
screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em - I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some Weeks, picked up some more Weeks,
some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie Cristal, some really interesting (pale green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We
think I have enough to then work in with some plain ole' Anchor. And, I have metallics on hand (cause I found that box
in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn Blush" Belfast hand dye I bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to
this instead, cause I found some nice "Flax" Edinburgh for that - deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32
ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting
done then. Plus, I can definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game. ellice[/quote:abcb21fe35]
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Posted by Donna on Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:06 PM Post subject: Re: enabling midatlantic knitters
I wasn't really kicking and screaming at the yarn shop. I just walked around touching everything. *fondle, fondle* That
keeps me happy. So many beautiful fibers, but I'm not getting sucked into stashing for a new pasttime. Not me... just
one skein of yarn and one simple fingerless glove pattern. And don't tell me that's how it starts. I'm putting my
fingers in my ears and not listening. Lalala. And I did get to pick up some 10ct canvas for this project - a Teresa
Wentzler wool-cross called the Paisley Corner. http://www.twdesignworks.com/TWDW/paisleycorner.html This one spoke to
me. I'm using the blues, but did change the colors to be cooler instead of warmer. And this is the first TW pattern I've
ever owned (other than what been published in magazines.) Donna in Virginia ellice wrote: [quote:8ec5c0536c] Keep
reminding me to check out the details. Stitches East isn't really a road trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the way we
haul around town - it's only at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel, so.... But, I really don't need any shopping. I
forced Donna, kicking and screaming all the way, to my regular LKS yesterday. They have a lovely birthday discount deal
- half your age - for 1 shopping day in your birthday month (or within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just had to take
advantage. And did. Took about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn for the just throw on pullover I've been craving. Of
course, Donna and the shop ladies - after looking at the several patterns I'd brought in, picked the most
"classic" - with cables at the cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover. Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204
"Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end up unanchored. Then we found some really nice yarn that they ordered for
me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand of the color) - a lovely mid green, with flecks of purple - I think it's
Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it matches the silk devore velvet I'm working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal
Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo. Yummy - now what quickie scarf to knit. And I think it'll need some large
crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very good - and got a nice skein of yarn to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff
things - with the pattern we bought. And then, after lunch, I forced us into a quickie to Needlewoman East. And I
played with some fun threads for the Pumpkin chart I just finally picked up from the LNS. Way too many flosses - it's
screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em - I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some Weeks, picked up some more Weeks,
some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie Cristal, some really interesting (pale green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We
think I have enough to then work in with some plain ole' Anchor. And, I have metallics on hand (cause I found that box
in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn Blush" Belfast hand dye I bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to
this instead, cause I found some nice "Flax" Edinburgh for that - deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32
ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting
done then. Plus, I can definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game. ellice[/quote:8ec5c0536c]
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On 11/1/06 6:55 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" <cherylisaak@adelphia.net> wrote: [quote:0659dd5a11]On 10/31/06
4:19 PM, in article 1162329579.863214.192670@e64g2000cwd.googlegroups.com, "crzy4xst@aol.com"
crzy4xst@aol.com> wrote: Susan Hartman wrote: Spied an ad in today's paper for a knitting market in Baltimore,
Maryland, this weekend: http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/events/html/marketgateway/marketg.htm Sue (whose budget
precludes participation...not only money, but TIME!) -- -- Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen The Magazine of Folk and World
Music http://www.dirtylinen.com Because I have a subscription to Knitters Magazine, I've been getting notices and class
listings and such in the mail for months. It's agony! I wanna go, but can't afford it in time or $$$ either. Joke
with me and Dude is that if we didn't have kids it would be perfect timing, he could go to Vegas for the "Big
Smoke" (Cigar Event) while I went to Baltimore to the In Stitches event. But, we do have kids, who are at an age
when they are old enough to survive a weekend without parents, which also means they are old enough to have a big party
and destroy the house! lol Caryn Man I know that feeling - DS could destroy the house even if we're both home.
BUT Ellice - you are still thinking about a road trip north in the spring for Celebrations? Cheryl Keep reminding me
to check out the details. Stitches East isn't really a[/quote:0659dd5a11] road trip - it's just in Baltimore. And the
way we haul around town - it's only at most 30 min from the rink at Laurel, so.... But, I really don't need any
shopping. I forced Donna, kicking and screaming all the way, to my regular LKS yesterday. They have a lovely birthday
discount deal - half your age - for 1 shopping day in your birthday month (or within 2 weeks, or somesuch). So, I just
had to take advantage. And did. Took about 15 in to finally decide on a yarn for the just throw on pullover I've been
craving. Of course, Donna and the shop ladies - after looking at the several patterns I'd brought in, picked the most
"classic" - with cables at the cuffs and bottom of a simple pullover. Pattern from Knitters Spring 2204
"Anchors Aweigh" - though it may end up unanchored. Then we found some really nice yarn that they ordered for
me from Silk Road (didn't have enough on hand of the color) - a lovely mid green, with flecks of purple - I think it's
Silk Road DK Tweed. And just because it matches the silk devore velvet I'm working with - I bought 2 skeins of Crystal
Palace Chenille in bronze-black combo. Yummy - now what quickie scarf to knit. And I think it'll need some large
crystal beads at the ends. Donna was very good - and got a nice skein of yarn to crochet long fingerless glove/cuff
things - with the pattern we bought. And then, after lunch, I forced us into a quickie to Needlewoman East. And I
played with some fun threads for the Pumpkin chart I just finally picked up from the LNS. Way too many flosses - it's
screaming for some overdyes - and we found 'em - I had some 6-Strand Sweets, and some Weeks, picked up some more Weeks,
some Sampler Threads, some Waterlilies, Soie Cristal, some really interesting (pale green) Burmilana, eom NN floss. We
think I have enough to then work in with some plain ole' Anchor. And, I have metallics on hand (cause I found that box
in the stash). And the lovely "Autumn Blush" Belfast hand dye I bought for the Sweet Potato Vine will go to
this instead, cause I found some nice "Flax" Edinburgh for that - deciding to stay with 36 ct instead of 32
ct. Dang. More to do. But, I'm scorekeeping a bunch of hockey games over the next month, so I get a bunch of knitting
done then. Plus, I can definitely work on the scarf at the CAPS game. ellice
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Posted by Queen City x-stitcher on Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:16 PM Post subject: Re: New start was: Did you remember to change your clocks?
ellice wrote: [quote:b2e3434723]I haven't Started it as I'm still griding the fabric. http://chatelaine-
design.de/newweb/cgi-bin/detail.pl?CHAT039 I'm doing it on Lakeside Linen's Bittersweet linen. The required silks and
beads were expensive, but I have everything now. I have done a few more temaris and given a class on a Christmas Rose
and ribbons that is my own design. I will post an update on my online album as soon as I add the pictures. I have made
good progress on the Celtic Band Sampler. This looks really nice. I just wish there were better (larger) pix. It's
not all XS, is it? Gridding, yuck. Though, I think I'm going to give in and grid the fabric for the Sweet Potato Vine
from Merrey Designs. I'm not sure -but it's probably worth it. Ellice - know you;ll have a fun visit It is a
sampler with a lot cross stitch, beads, crystals, and specialty[/quote:b2e3434723] stitches done in hand dyed silks,
including waterlilies, dinkey dyes and needlepoint silks. It is an expensive project, but I love the look. I will post
photos as I go as there really isn't a good photo that I could find. I grid most of my largest projects as I am only
able to really work on them from now to March. I only work part time in the winter. It just makes it easier to pick up a
project and go on. I haven't had a finish since the Hardanger Christening Gown, (other than the 12 temari I have done
since last December) but should have 3 or 4 finishes this year. I work on a irregular rotation with my needlework
pieces. HTH Bobbie V. Diagonally parked in a parallel universe. remove the knot with a net to reply.
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Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:02 PM Post subject: Re: stitching on paper
I use Madeira Super twist metallic . The rayon was a random dyed thread that I got from a show in London. I like the
shiny effect of threads but have used DMC floss at times. The fine Krenik threads work well. When I use beads alone I
use Nymo beading thread to attach them. Shirley In message
<1161985230.783848.176320@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, astitcher@gmail.com writes [quote:bcb5d60bfb]Shirley,
Your designs are lovely. I can see why you punch your own cards. You might like to try the Tokens and Trifles cards
since they come in a variety of shapes. They have one packet that can be used to make a small basket. It is very nice.
The paper is of very high quality and is acid free. I enjoyed seeing your backyard and the visitor. We have a couple
of squirrels in our backyard. These are wire walkers and love to tease one of our dogs. I really like the way you use
beads with the punched cards. What thread are you using for your stitching on the cards? Alice On Oct 27, 2:53 pm,
Shirley Shone <nos...@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk wrote: I perforate my own card with the design that I wish to
stitch. Basically only two stitches are used, back stitch and straight stitch. It is the placement of the stitches that
give the design it appeal. I have just uploaded 4 cards that I have done using threads and beads. None of them are my
own designs but copied from books or ones I have purchased. You can see them under the heading of Other Crafts on my
website. http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk Shirley In message
<1161968430.785591.293...@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, astitc...@gmail.com writes Shirley, What stitches
are you using on the perferated paper? I have only seen cross-stitch and tent stitch used on the paper. Even the
Victorian embroidery on paper seems to be cross-stitch only. I would be interested in seeing what you are doing with
the paper. Alice On Oct 27, 12:15 am, Shirley Shone nos...@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote: In message
<1161928564.836995.97...@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, astitc...@gmail.com writes On Oct 26, 7:43 pm, "Jere
Williams" <Duk...@sport.rr.com> wrote: I don't know that this is exactly the same sort of stitching as been
described previously, but there is a website: www.tokensandtrifles.comthat has perforated paper for stitching on for
sale. It has very pretty borders, many of which can also be stitched. There was an ad for them, plus a chart, in one
of the current stitching magazines. I'll go back and in a bit and see which one. They look very pretty. -- Jere I
have worked on some the the Tokens and Trifles paper. It is wonderful to work on and I have never enjoyed embroidery on
paper. There is a really cute design for one of the Tokens and Trifles papers that you can get
fromwww.craftcenterstitchery.com. It is a scissor case and scissor fob. The case is made from the paper and the fob is
on linen. Really cute. The design in now in my stash. Also, on the Tokens and Trifles site you can download quite a
few free designs. Really a great site. AliceThe cards are really pretty but I think they are mainly for cross stitch.
I had a look at the site in Wales UK who appear to be the only stockist in UK. I thought that 7.25 GBP was expensive for
one card. That is about 14 dollars. However it has given me an idea since I have to prick the holes out for the
stitching cards I do. I can buy a circle punch that has a decorative edge and make my own fancy circle cards to stitch.
Also I can use the pricking stencils to make fancy borders. Thanks for giving me a step up for the idea. Shirley --
Shirley Shone shir...@allcrafts.demon.co.ukhttp://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk-- Shirley Shone
shir...@allcrafts.demon.co.ukhttp://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:bcb5d60bfb] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Anonymous on Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:40 PM Post subject: Re: stitching on paper
Shirley, Your designs are lovely. I can see why you punch your own cards. You might like to try the Tokens and Trifles
cards since they come in a variety of shapes. They have one packet that can be used to make a small basket. It is very
nice. The paper is of very high quality and is acid free. I enjoyed seeing your backyard and the visitor. We have a
couple of squirrels in our backyard. These are wire walkers and love to tease one of our dogs. I really like the way
you use beads with the punched cards. What thread are you using for your stitching on the cards? Alice On Oct 27,
2:53 pm, Shirley Shone <nos...@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote: [quote:8f1c46d0ac]I perforate my own card with
the design that I wish to stitch. Basically only two stitches are used, back stitch and straight stitch. It is the
placement of the stitches that give the design it appeal. I have just uploaded 4 cards that I have done using threads
and beads. None of them are my own designs but copied from books or ones I have purchased. You can see them under the
heading of Other Crafts on my website. http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk Shirley In message
<1161968430.785591.293...@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, astitc...@gmail.com writes Shirley, What stitches
are you using on the perferated paper? I have only seen cross-stitch and tent stitch used on the paper. Even the
Victorian embroidery on paper seems to be cross-stitch only. I would be interested in seeing what you are doing with
the paper. Alice On Oct 27, 12:15 am, Shirley Shone nos...@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote: In message
<1161928564.836995.97...@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, astitc...@gmail.com writes On Oct 26, 7:43 pm, "Jere
Williams" <Duk...@sport.rr.com> wrote: I don't know that this is exactly the same sort of stitching as has
been described previously, but there is a website: www.tokensandtrifles.comthat has perforated paper for stitching on
for sale. It has very pretty borders, many of which can also be stitched. There was an ad for them, plus a chart, in
one of the current stitching magazines. I'll go back and look in a bit and see which one. They look very pretty. --
Jere I have worked on some the the Tokens and Trifles paper. It is wonderful to work on and I have never enjoyed
embroidery on paper. There is a really cute design for one of the Tokens and Trifles papers that you can get
fromwww.craftcenterstitchery.com. It is a scissor case and scissor fob. The case is made from the paper and the fob is
on linen. Really cute. The design in now in my stash. Also, on the Tokens and Trifles site you can download quite a
few free designs. Really a great site. AliceThe cards are really pretty but I think they are mainly for cross stitch.
I had a look at the site in Wales UK who appear to be the only stockist in UK. I thought that 7.25 GBP was expensive for
one card. That is about 14 dollars. However it has given me an idea since I have to prick the holes out for the
stitching cards I do. I can buy a circle punch that has a decorative edge and make my own fancy circle cards to stitch.
Also I can use the pricking stencils to make fancy borders. Thanks for giving me a step up for the idea. Shirley --
Shirley Shone shir...@allcrafts.demon.co.ukhttp://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk-- Shirley Shone
shir...@allcrafts.demon.co.ukhttp://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:8f1c46d0ac]
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Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:53 PM Post subject: Re: stitching on paper
I perforate my own card with the design that I wish to stitch. Basically only two stitches are used, back stitch and
straight stitch. It is the placement of the stitches that give the design it appeal. I have just uploaded 4 cards that
I have done using threads and beads. None of them are my own designs but copied from books or ones I have purchased.
You can see them under the heading of Other Crafts on my website. http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk Shirley In
message <1161968430.785591.293250@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, astitcher@gmail.com writes [quote:1f84af2868]
Shirley, What stitches are you using on the perferated paper? I have only seen cross-stitch and tent stitch used on
the paper. Even the Victorian embroidery on paper seems to be cross-stitch only. I would be interested in seeing what
you are doing with the paper. Alice On Oct 27, 12:15 am, Shirley Shone nos...@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote:
In message <1161928564.836995.97...@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, astitc...@gmail.com writes On Oct 26, 7:43
pm, "Jere Williams" <Duk...@sport.rr.com> wrote: I don't know that this is exactly the same sort of
stitching as has been described previously, but there is a website: www.tokensandtrifles.comthat has perforated paper
for stitching on for sale. It has very pretty borders, many of which can also be stitched. There was an ad for them,
plus a chart, in one of the current stitching magazines. I'll go back and look in a bit and see which one. They look
very pretty. -- Jere I have worked on some the the Tokens and Trifles paper. It is wonderful to work on and I have
never enjoyed embroidery on paper. There is a really cute design for one of the Tokens and Trifles papers that you can
get fromwww.craftcenterstitchery.com. It is a scissor case and scissor fob. The case is made from the paper and the
fob is on linen. Really cute. The design in now in my stash. Also, on the Tokens and Trifles site you can download
quite a few free designs. Really a great site. AliceThe cards are really pretty but I think they are mainly for cross
stitch. I had a look at the site in Wales UK who appear to be the only stockist in UK. I thought that 7.25 GBP was
expensive for one card. That is about 14 dollars. However it has given me an idea since I have to prick the holes out
for the stitching cards I do. I can buy a circle punch that has a decorative edge and make my own fancy circle cards to
stitch. Also I can use the pricking stencils to make fancy borders. Thanks for giving me a step up for the idea. Shirley
-- Shirley Shone shir...@allcrafts.demon.co.ukhttp://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:1f84af2868] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Louise Weiler on Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:14 PM Post subject: Re: Cleaning precious wall hangings
Thanks! I'll try it. I certainly have enough baby shampoo around here with two little ones... Louise Mirjam Bruck-
Cohen wrote: [quote:a616349e24]I have washed very old ones , after taking them out of their cardboard frames on which
they were glued [brrrr] in a very luke water with some baby hair shampoo.... let it soak a bit , threw the water out,
took out the xst, put in new clean luke water , put xst in to soak , third bath was with tap water ,,, came out as NEW ,
no harm to any thing. mirjam [mine were about same age and were hidden and carried bad conditions.] My question on this
- I have some old pieces my Grandfather did (he died almost 41 years ago)...will the hair dryer on low work on that too?
I'm kind of afraid that the mesh (they are needlepoint...) will disintegrate on me. Any ideas for cleaning precious OLD
wall hangings? (One is probably closer to 60 years old...) Louise anne wrote: Much thanks for the advice, ellice and
Tia Mary. It is probably a good thing that Joann's and Hancock Fabrics didn't have Orvus when I ran out to get some
yesterday as discussions about fibers and beads that may or may not be colorfast slowly rose to the surface of my neural
network. I don't want to take the chance that the grounds of either piece may become discolored after washing and have
decided to try the vacuuming method. Neither piece looks dirty so removing surface dust with my dust buster should work.
[/quote:a616349e24]
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Posted by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen on Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:04 AM Post subject: Re: Cleaning precious wall hangings
I have washed very old ones , after taking them out of their cardboard frames on which they were glued [brrrr] in a very
luke water with some baby hair shampoo.... let it soak a bit , threw the water out, took out the xst, put in new clean
luke water , put xst in to soak , third bath was with tap water ,,, came out as NEW , no harm to any thing. mirjam
[mine were about same age and were hidden and carried bad conditions.] [quote:194f5da3c7]My question on this - I have
some old pieces my Grandfather did (he died almost 41 years ago)...will the hair dryer on low work on that too? I'm
kind of afraid that the mesh (they are needlepoint...) will disintegrate on me. Any ideas for cleaning precious OLD
wall hangings? (One is probably closer to 60 years old...) Louise anne wrote: Much thanks for the advice, ellice and
Tia Mary. It is probably a good thing that Joann's and Hancock Fabrics didn't have Orvus when I ran out to get some
yesterday as discussions about fibers and beads that may or may not be colorfast slowly rose to the surface of my neural
network. I don't want to take the chance that the grounds of either piece may become discolored after washing and have
decided to try the vacuuming method. Neither piece looks dirty so removing surface dust with my dust buster should work.
[/quote:194f5da3c7]
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Posted by Louise Weiler on Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:57 PM Post subject: Re: Cleaning precious wall hangings
My question on this - I have some old pieces my Grandfather did (he died almost 41 years ago)...will the hair dryer on
low work on that too? I'm kind of afraid that the mesh (they are needlepoint...) will disintegrate on me. Any ideas
for cleaning precious OLD wall hangings? (One is probably closer to 60 years old...) Louise anne wrote:
[quote:221fe8defe]Much thanks for the advice, ellice and Tia Mary. It is probably a good thing that Joann's and Hancock
Fabrics didn't have Orvus when I ran out to get some yesterday as discussions about fibers and beads that may or may not
be colorfast slowly rose to the surface of my neural network. I don't want to take the chance that the grounds of either
piece may become discolored after washing and have decided to try the vacuuming method. Neither piece looks dirty so
removing surface dust with my dust buster should work. [/quote:221fe8defe]
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Posted by anne on Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:14 PM Post subject: Re: Cleaning precious wall hangings
Much thanks for the advice, ellice and Tia Mary. It is probably a good thing that Joann's and Hancock Fabrics didn't
have Orvus when I ran out to get some yesterday as discussions about fibers and beads that may or may not be colorfast
slowly rose to the surface of my neural network. I don't want to take the chance that the grounds of either piece may
become discolored after washing and have decided to try the vacuuming method. Neither piece looks dirty so removing
surface dust with my dust buster should work. -- another Anne, add ingers to frugalf to reply
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View entire thread: Bargello Class
Posted by ellice on Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:09 PM Post subject: Re: Bargello Class
On 9/30/06 8:08 PM, "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: [quote:739fcb54a4]In
news:C14424B6.EFB%egirl22@verizon.net, ellice purred: On 9/29/06 8:52 PM, "Magic Mood Jeep©"
<nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: I have take yet another stitching class! This one is over two different days a week
apart. Called Basic Bargello. This is a picture from the chart packet http://home-and-
garden.webshots.com/photo/2356905740047371020wxvuVx, *snip* Really nice - it's so impressive to see someone just work
right through a project! Thanks - I get going on something new.... and forget to stop :D [/quote:739fcb54a4] LOL - I
did that with my very first project. Now, well, I get that way, but tend to have multi-projects going, and very bad
discipline. We'll see if I can get the Summer Garden done this week! *nsip* [quote:739fcb54a4]Now how to display it -
do I frame it??? Make a pillow out of it??? It looks really nice. Is it perle cotton? Looks like a piece that would
be nice framed - with the medallion in the middle, and beading - I'm personally a little hesitant about a pillow that
would get tossed about. But, do whatever works for you! It's really nice Thanks <blush The only perle cotton is
the pink squares in the 'frame', and some in the center. The multi colored variegated is #088 Mountain Meadow from the
watercolors collection by Caron, which is almost a perle type fiber. The dark green border is Neon Rays #31
(needlepoint ribbon, frays easily and catches on the *slightest* bit of rough skin!!!). The beads are Mill Hill
[/quote:739fcb54a4] My first painted canvas - I did in Watercolours. It's actually pima cotton, and for those that
haven't used it - very nice in hand. There are some really gorgeous colorways in the Caron collection. And for NP,
it's really nice to mix some of the different textures - because of the size of ground - I think you can do a bit more
than with work on linen - not starting a war here! With the Neon Rays - isn't that fun - you can wipe that with a damp
sponge before stitching. And, some people put a drop of fray check on the end, aside from it always seems to me that I
waste as much as I stitch. But it does give a nice look. If you're interested in some different thread, texture
combinations you can look on the ANG web site - one of the cyber or correspondence classes by Suzy Chaleff, called Log
Cabin II - I did it as a correspondence - or should say it's an almost finished WIP. Just take a look - I'm sure you
can find some other pattern books for NP that are similar to what you did, etc. *snip* [quote:739fcb54a4] I have decided
to have it framed (pillows = cat hair magnets in this house), with a green frame that is *very* close in color to the
medium green, and a peach matte that *exactly* matches the darker peach in the upper left and lower right sections. The
framing is on order, and in the meantime I have time to fix a couple more boo-boos I noticed while trying to decide on
the frame/matte color combo (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). . Sounds really nice - sure you'll love it when it's up on the
wall.[/quote:739fcb54a4] ellice
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Posted by Magic Mood Jeep© on Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:08 AM Post subject: Re: Bargello Class
In news:C14424B6.EFB%egirl22@verizon.net, ellice purred: [quote:0c9de4c454]On 9/29/06 8:52 PM, "Magic Mood
Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: I have take yet another stitching class! This one is over two different
days a week apart. Called Basic Bargello. This is a picture from the chart packet http://home-and-
garden.webshots.com/photo/2356905740047371020wxvuVx, and I so wanted to learn this! So on 9/11 (!!!!) I headed off to
the needlework shop to learn this. Pictures of the work start here (there are lots of pictures) http://home-and-
garden.webshots.com/photo/2413917220047371020qlwWYk. Really nice - it's so impressive to see someone just work right
through a project! [/quote:0c9de4c454] Thanks - I get going on something new.... and forget to stop :D
[quote:0c9de4c454] The second day of the class we did some of the beadwork - and I have never beaded before! I did mess
some things up and have to re-do them, but I finally finished it tonight! Now how to display it - do I frame it??? Make
a pillow out of it??? It looks really nice. Is it perle cotton? Looks like a piece that would be nice framed - with
the medallion in the middle, and beading - I'm personally a little hesitant about a pillow that would get tossed about.
But, do whatever works for you! It's really nice [/quote:0c9de4c454] Thanks <blush> The only perle cotton is the
pink squares in the 'frame', and some in the center. The multi colored variegated is #088 Mountain Meadow from the
watercolors collection by Caron, which is almost a perle type fiber. The dark green border is Neon Rays #31
(needlepoint ribbon, frays easily and catches on the *slightest* bit of rough skin!!!). The beads are Mill Hill 3021
pearl, and the button in the center is Mill Hill 86036 tulip basket (shop owner said we could swap for any button, but
they didn't have any kitty-cats, so I used what the instructions said). The instructions also list alternate colors
of blues, mauves and pinks instead of greens, peaches and pinks. I have decided to have it framed (pillows = cat hair
magnets in this house), with a green frame that is *very* close in color to the medium green, and a peach matte that
*exactly* matches the darker peach in the upper left and lower right sections. The framing is on order, and in the
meantime I have time to fix a couple more boo-boos I noticed while trying to decide on the frame/matte color combo
(grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). ..
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Posted by ellice on Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:55 PM Post subject: Re: OT: thought I should introduce myself
On 9/28/06 11:23 AM, "lvann@adelphia.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote: [quote:acd864be55]I used to
belong to this group a few years ago, and only recently found my way back. I suppose the hiatus was my own doing - got
distracted from needlework by quilting and clothing construction...oh and the little fact that I moved to a different
state and had to get DS into a new school system. [/quote:acd864be55] Welcome back - and sounds kind of familiar ;^)
*snip* [quote:acd864be55]So...who am I? My name is Larisa (some might remember me) and I am currently living in VA
with my indulgent hubby and our 2 children. I say indulgent because he allowed me to take over the finished
"extra" room as my own space to house my various crafts when he really could have used it for his office (he
has to do a lot of work from home when others change the deadlines on him with little reason or warning). In that room,
there are piles of fabric for quilts and clothing, and entire wardrobe-style cabinet of even more fabric (though this is
matched with patterns and notions), and 2 closets that are packed full. One houses fabric for specific quilting
projects and the other is the misc. crafts closet. THAT one has *all* my cross-stitch charts, floss, etc. ad well as the
kiddie crafts that I keep on hand, my knitting and yarn, and some beads left over from my forray into beading (not a
dismal failure, but not something that I'm good at). [/quote:acd864be55] Definitely remember the name. Sounds like
you're more organized than me at least - who's still seeking out the boxes of stash for everything. And has the garment
stuff spread in the bedroom - for now. Congrats on getting what sounds like an excellent space for yourself and your
arts! [quote:acd864be55] I suppose my favorite needle work is actually counted cross-stitch. I started with stamped
when I was about 9 or so, got frustrated with it becaue I didn't like the designs, and didn't pick it up again until I
was in my 20s. There are several pieces that I have done gracing homes of family members. One of them was from a kit
and took me nearly 5 months to do with all of the color variations and such, but they LOVED it! Soooo, that's me
Larisa, getting ready to stop quilting (after I finish a wallhanging) and start cross-stitching again
[/quote:acd864be55] Welcome back again - and have fun getting back to stitchin' Ellice - ps - where in VA?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:23 PM Post subject: OT: thought I should introduce myself
I used to belong to this group a few years ago, and only recently found my way back. I suppose the hiatus was my own
doing - got distracted from needlework by quilting and clothing construction...oh and the little fact that I moved to a
different state and had to get DS into a new school system. So, I recently rediscovered my boxes of floss (boxes=huge
storage bins) and have goen through my pending projects. As soon as I finish the Christmas outfits for the family, I
will be starting on a project for my hubby - Jesus in the garden at Gethsemane. So...who am I? My name is Larisa (some
might remember me) and I am currently living in VA with my indulgent hubby and our 2 children. I say indulgent because
he allowed me to take over the finished "extra" room as my own space to house my various crafts when he really
could have used it for his office (he has to do a lot of work from home when others change the deadlines on him with
little reason or warning). In that room, there are piles of fabric for quilts and clothing, and entire wardrobe-style
cabinet of even more fabric (though this is matched with patterns and notions), and 2 closets that are packed full. One
houses fabric for specific quilting projects and the other is the misc. crafts closet. THAT one has *all* my cross-
stitch charts, floss, etc. ad well as the kiddie crafts that I keep on hand, my knitting and yarn, and some beads left
over from my forray into beading (not a dismal failure, but not something that I'm good at). I suppose my favorite
needle work is actually counted cross-stitch. I started with stamped when I was about 9 or so, got frustrated with it
becaue I didn't like the designs, and didn't pick it up again until I was in my 20s. There are several pieces that I
have done gracing homes of family members. One of them was from a kit and took me nearly 5 months to do with all of the
color variations and such, but they LOVED it! Soooo, that's me Larisa, getting ready to stop quilting (after I finish
a wallhanging) and start cross-stitching again
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Posted by Mickey on Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:39 PM Post subject: Re: Need Input a New Project
Tia Mary wrote: [quote:d68b653148]Hi Guys, I am starting to think seriously about my next project to be started once I
finish the stuff I am working on as holiday gifts. I have a series of seasonal bellpull charts from Calico Crossroads
that are designed by Linda Connors. Each one has a seasonal flower (Autumn has a pumpkin) placed somewhere within the
word for that season. Here's the link to all the bellpull designs
http://www.calicocrossroads.com/he/category_results.cfm?Category=18 -- the Autumn design is the first one on the page.
Anyway, they are really pretty and not terribly large so should work up quickly. I will probably stitch them on either
a pale greenish even weave or one of the neutral colors I have in my stash. I'd LOVE to do them on one of the hand dyed
fabrics from Picture This Plus ( http://www.picturethisplus ) but I'm not sure my pocketbook could handle the cost as I
will need about a yard for each bellpull! I will be changing the colors in the lettering to stuff that looks good in my
family room and still coordinates with the flower motif. I bought some lovely hand dyed variegated silks from Dinky
Dyes when I was at CATS for just this purpose. The SPRING design has a pansy and I already have a number of variegated
purple/green and purple/yellow silks. SUMMER is a pink rose and I got a nice pink/purple/cream variegated (#101
Kalamunda). AUTUMN is a pumpkin and I bought a pretty pale cream/peach/orange variegated (#33 Desert Sands). There's
no purple in the Desert Sands color so I might just have to add a few purple beads to the pumpkin grouping -- LOL! My
problem is with the WINTER design. The flower looks like a spider mum and is done in blue -- I.A.Y.P.!!! I don't like
blue so I obviously want to change the color. I will do the colored part of the letters in Waterlilies #025 Holiday, a
red & green variegated silk. I'm not sure I want to do the flower in plain old red silk. I keep running the idea
of doing the flower in rayon or maybe using Kreinik with the silk. I have a number of pretty variegated red silks but
I'm not sure the flower would look good done in a variegated. So, anyone who is interested, could you take a look at the
site and find the WINTER bellpull and let me know if you have any brilliant ideas for that spider mum? If no new ideas
come to mind, I'll probably just add some 031 Kreinik (I *think* that 's the number for the opalescent color) to each of
the solid red silk colors called for. Thanks bunches & CiaoMeow >^;;^ PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen
of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums
at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary [/quote:d68b653148] Beautiful designs! Knowing how much you like purple,
what about changing all the blues to a nice royal purple? After all, that *is* a Christmas color (at least for the
Catholic church I attended growing up). Christ, the king, and all that. I always lean to purple and green as my
holiday colors... Anyway, that's my 2 cents. --Mickey Edmonton, AB to reply: mickey18385 at yahoo dot com
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Posted by Pat P on Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:19 PM Post subject: Re: Need Input a New Project
It SAYS it`s a blue carnation, Mary! That, at least, gives you more options. On the other hand, blue IS a winter
colour. Pat "Tia Mary" <CatWom7711@aol.com> wrote in message news:4nd299F9q8aeU1@individual.net...
[quote:9c72c3568e]Hi Guys, I am starting to think seriously about my next project to be started once I finish the stuff
I am working on as holiday gifts. I have a series of seasonal bellpull charts from Calico Crossroads that are designed
by Linda Connors. Each one has a seasonal flower (Autumn has a pumpkin) placed somewhere within the word for that
season. Here's the link to all the bellpull designs http://www.calicocrossroads.com/he/category_results.cfm?Category=18
-- the Autumn design is the first one on the page. Anyway, they are really pretty and not terribly large so should work
up quickly. I will probably stitch them on either a pale greenish even weave or one of the neutral colors I have in my
stash. I'd LOVE to do them on one of the hand dyed fabrics from Picture This Plus ( http://www.picturethisplus ) but
I'm not sure my pocketbook could handle the cost as I will need about a yard for each bellpull! I will be changing the
colors in the lettering to stuff that looks good in my family room and still coordinates with the flower motif. I
bought some lovely hand dyed variegated silks from Dinky Dyes when I was at CATS for just this purpose. The SPRING
design has a pansy and I already have a number of variegated purple/green and purple/yellow silks. SUMMER is a pink
rose and I got a nice pink/purple/cream variegated (#101 Kalamunda). AUTUMN is a pumpkin and I bought a pretty pale
cream/peach/orange variegated (#33 Desert Sands). There's no purple in the Desert Sands color so I might just have to
add a few purple beads to the pumpkin grouping -- LOL! My problem is with the WINTER design. The flower looks like a
spider mum and is done in blue -- I.A.Y.P.!!! I don't like blue so I obviously want to change the color. I will do the
colored part of the letters in Waterlilies #025 Holiday, a red & green variegated silk. I'm not sure I want to do
the flower in plain old red silk. I keep running the idea of doing the flower in rayon or maybe using Kreinik with the
silk. I have a number of pretty variegated red silks but I'm not sure the flower would look good done in a variegated.
So, anyone who is interested, could you take a look at the site and find the WINTER bellpull and let me know if you have
any brilliant ideas for that spider mum? If no new ideas come to mind, I'll probably just add some 031 Kreinik (I
*think* that 's the number for the opalescent color) to each of the solid red silk colors called for. Thanks bunches
& CiaoMeow >^;;^ PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but
nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary[/quote:9c72c3568e]
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Posted by ellice on Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:20 PM Post subject: Re: Need Input a New Project
On 9/20/06 10:41 AM, "Tia Mary" <CatWom7711@aol.com> wrote: [quote:5ef17fc0a1]Hi Guys, I am starting
to think seriously about my next project to be started once I finish the stuff I am working on as holiday gifts. I have
a series of seasonal bellpull charts from Calico Crossroads that are designed by Linda Connors. Each one has a seasonal
flower (Autumn has a pumpkin) placed somewhere within the word for that season. Here's the link to all the bellpull
designs http://www.calicocrossroads.com/he/category_results.cfm?Category=18 -- the Autumn design is the first one on
the page. Anyway, they are really pretty and not terribly large so should work up quickly. I will probably stitch them
on either a pale greenish even weave or one of the neutral colors I have in my stash. I'd LOVE to do them on one of the
hand dyed fabrics from Picture This Plus ( http://www.picturethisplus ) but I'm not sure my pocketbook could handle the
cost as I will need about a yard for each bellpull! I will be changing the colors in the lettering to stuff that looks
good in my family room and still coordinates with the flower motif. I bought some lovely hand dyed variegated silks
from Dinky Dyes when I was at CATS for just this purpose. The SPRING design has a pansy and I already have a number of
variegated purple/green and purple/yellow silks. SUMMER is a pink rose and I got a nice pink/purple/cream variegated
(#101 Kalamunda). AUTUMN is a pumpkin and I bought a pretty pale cream/peach/orange variegated (#33 Desert Sands).
There's no purple in the Desert Sands color so I might just have to add a few purple beads to the pumpkin grouping --
LOL! [/quote:5ef17fc0a1] I think they'll be really nice. But, being kind of a splurgy oriented person - if you're
already doing them in silks, they'd look really nice on a hand dyed. Sadly, the link didn't work. Or you could get a
softly colored linen that would work as a background for all of them. Or you could tea dye your stash neutral. Or even
kool-aid dye. [quote:5ef17fc0a1]My problem is with the WINTER design. The flower looks like a spider mum and is done
in blue -- I.A.Y.P.!!! I don't like blue so I obviously want to change the color. I will do the colored part of the
letters in Waterlilies #025 Holiday, a red & green variegated silk. I'm not sure I want to do the flower in plain
old red silk. I keep running the idea of doing the flower in rayon or maybe using Kreinik with the silk. I have a
number of pretty variegated red silks but I'm not sure the flower would look good done in a variegated. So, anyone who
is interested, could you take a look at the site and find the WINTER bellpull and let me know if you have any brilliant
ideas for that spider mum? If no new ideas come to mind, I'll probably just add some 031 Kreinik (I *think* that 's the
number for the opalescent color) to each of the solid red silk colors called for. Thanks bunches & CiaoMeow
>^;;^ [/quote:5ef17fc0a1] I see your point. IMHO, you could do the variegated red silk. Maybe manipulate it a bit,
or use 2 slightly different shades in the flower. Hey- it's your flower ;^) I used some of the opalescent Kreinik in
with birds on this piece which I'm doing as a wedding sampler (instead of the alphbet). And I used the midnight blue
overdyed thread mixed in - much nicer. Eventually I'll get my pix up somewhere.
http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/Blackbird_Designs/be_kind_and_true.htm As long as you're asking - I just picked this
up for a fall project (didn't say what year). I don't like the pale aqua - so I'm contemplating changes - though I
think this will be on some nice neutral-ish linen. Any ideas? It gets doen in Waterlilies and eithr floss or silk. I
haven't decided - but have a pretty good silk stash right now, so, maybe.... Open to opinions since Tia Mary opened this
excellent subject. http://www.wyndhamneedleworks.com/Indigo_Rose/acorns.htm For fun, and for DH's crazier sister - I'm
about to start this: http://www.raisetheroofdesigns.com/all.html scroll down to "Scooba Dooba" It's pretty
funny - and a way to use lots of my overdye stash - they call for 20 weeks colors and 6 Sampler Threads - but, who knows
what I'll do. I think that I'm going to have to add some sparkly stuff - I know the crazy DSIL will love that. And I
think I'll change the diver to reflect the colors in her wetsuit. Always open to ideas. ellice [quote:5ef17fc0a1]
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said
about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary[/quote:5ef17fc0a1]
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