View entire thread: NEW FREEBIES on aHey embroidery
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View entire thread: Need help with charts please
Posted by Richard Eney on Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:44 AM Post subject: Re: Need help with charts please
In article <45330bc1.940484@ar.news.verio.net>, Mirjam Bruck-Cohen <mirjam@actcom.co.il> wrote:
[quote:c82276b45c]Marie is there a pattern for a thief`s sweater ? or is it so nice that it is worth stealing it ?
[/quote:c82276b45c] :-) In the cartoons the thief's pattern is wide horizontal stripes in black and another color, but
that's also the pattern for a Rugby sweater. [quote:c82276b45c]Years ago a girl in my daughter`s class stole her
sweater and than came to school with it , both she and her mother swore her mother knitted it , i didn`t hesitate
brought wool and needles and asked her to "show me the pattern" , she claimed she forgot how she made it ...
[/quote:c82276b45c] The gall of some people. Many years ago my father made a beaded bracelet for my sister; a girl
stole it and wore it, and was very annoyed when my sister proved it was hers - the beaded design was my sister's name,
done sideways, and the other girl hadn't noticed. Nowadays of course we don't put children's names on their clothing
or possessions where others can see them (sad world) but it could be worked into an inconspicuous place, such as under
the arm or in a turned-inside hem. =Tamar
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View entire thread: Class Today
Posted by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen on Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:39 AM Post subject: Re: Class Today
Hahahahha Spampot ,, i love this IDEA is the ps here the mirjam idea for knitting up with colors... when you have left
overs of various colors,,, idea 1: go by number of balls ,,,, if you have 3 blue balls 2 white balls 5 green balls ,,,,
you knit 3 blue lines , 2 white lines , 5 green lines. this is very economical and use all colors proportionally to
WHAT you have ,,, Idea 2 , number EACH color , now you start with knitting 1 row with color 1 m 2 rows with color 2
etc,,,,, when finished you knit 1 row with color 3 , 2 rows with color 5 , 3 rows with color 6 etc... i hope you got
the idea[s] mirjam spampot@orph.org> wrote: [quote:0a4788c1f5]Now, if Dan Brown had been really smart, he'd've
put in not only those Fibonacci numbers, but some clues in striped clothing for the movie! ;) Alison wrote: I was a
little unclear, Marie. The Fibonacci numbers are a numerical sequence produced by addition. Here's the first few: 1
1+1=2 2+1=3 3+2=5 5+3=8 So you could make your stripes 1 row, the next time you changed color you could do 2 rows, then
3, then 5, etc. It's a very pleasing look but not all uniform or matching. The color wheel was just looking at colors
that are opposite on the wheel - like red-orange and blue-green - and seeing how they look in garments (the teacher had
a sweater in these colors and it was gorgeous.) I use the Fib numbers for beading! Alison On 30 Sep 2006 19:00:50
-0700, "bienchat@hotmail.com" bienchat@hotmail.com> wrote: That sounds really interesting Alison, wish I
could have gone along too. Could you please tell me a little more about this Fibonacci color wheel? I don't rmember
ever hearing about it before. Kaffe Fassett is great, I have a couple of his books. He is really great with textures,
colors and patterns, isn't he? Marie and the cats Alison wrote: I took a free class today at a library branch with a
great knitter. We learned how to make Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. It's very cool - you just knit, using
double decreases and "make ones" and when it's finished, you fold and suddenly it's a little sweater. Of
course I got about 10 rows done. We also talked about the Fibonacci number sequence (to use it in stripes) and the
color wheel. And Kaffe Fassett's Magic Ball (if that's what it called) that you create out of your leftovers. She had
a little pink/violet jacket that she made out of leftover yarn all joined together. I also learned of 2 evening
knitting groups at different library branches - I may be doing that! Alison [/quote:0a4788c1f5]
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View entire thread: Class Today
Posted by spampot on Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:25 PM Post subject: Re: Class Today
Now, if Dan Brown had been really smart, he'd've put in not only those Fibonacci numbers, but some clues in striped
clothing for the movie! ;) Alison wrote: [quote:980d863875]I was a little unclear, Marie. The Fibonacci numbers are a
numerical sequence produced by addition. Here's the first few: 1 1+1=2 2+1=3 3+2=5 5+3=8 So you could make your stripes
1 row, the next time you changed color you could do 2 rows, then 3, then 5, etc. It's a very pleasing look but not all
uniform or matching. The color wheel was just looking at colors that are opposite on the wheel - like red-orange and
blue-green - and seeing how they look in garments (the teacher had a sweater in these colors and it was gorgeous.) I
use the Fib numbers for beading! Alison On 30 Sep 2006 19:00:50 -0700, "bienchat@hotmail.com"
bienchat@hotmail.com> wrote: That sounds really interesting Alison, wish I could have gone along too. Could you
please tell me a little more about this Fibonacci color wheel? I don't rmember ever hearing about it before. Kaffe
Fassett is great, I have a couple of his books. He is really great with textures, colors and patterns, isn't he? Marie
and the cats Alison wrote: I took a free class today at a library branch with a great knitter. We learned how to make
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. It's very cool - you just knit, using double decreases and "make
ones" and when it's finished, you fold and suddenly it's a little sweater. Of course I got about 10 rows done. We
also talked about the Fibonacci number sequence (to use it in stripes) and the color wheel. And Kaffe Fassett's Magic
Ball (if that's what it called) that you create out of your leftovers. She had a little pink/violet jacket that she
made out of leftover yarn all joined together. I also learned of 2 evening knitting groups at different library
branches - I may be doing that! Alison [/quote:980d863875]
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View entire thread: good question
Posted by Dawn on Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:37 PM Post subject: Re: good question
Val wrote: [quote:7d0a8cd8ef] The one question that stumped me however was about lining. What's the difference
between lining a skirt and wearing a nice taffeta, cotton or some woven type fabric slip. [/quote:7d0a8cd8ef] The lining
helps shape the fabric of the skirt, gives it body and helps it hang correctly. A slip, as a layer between you and
your clothing, gives you modesty, smooths the panty line, and protects your clothing from body oil. Dawn
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View entire thread: Vest pattern needed
Posted by Sharon Harper on Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:32 AM Post subject: Re: Vest pattern needed
Nah not a singlet - a waistcoat. Should have been more specific. Good idea about the blouse though. Thank you. --
Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to
load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Patti"
<Patti@quik.clara.co.uk> wrote in message news:jy84+SZIq7TFJAob@quik.clara.co.uk... [quote:9bb92ac2a2]Do you mean
vest as in underwear, Sharon; or vest as in waistcoat? Not that I'll be much help, as I won't see your answer until the
morning, now. However, in general, if you want a pattern, it is often possible to make one up from existing clothing.
A blouse will often be convertible to a waistcoat, if that's the one you want. . In message
<454fb7a3$0$11974$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>, Sharon Harper sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> writes Does anyone
have a quick and easy pattern for a child's vest? We have a christmas concert coming up at school and to avoid having t
pay $$$$$ again (this year has been a big expensive one at school) I'd like to whizz something up at home. I have the
fabric just need the know how!! TIA -- Best Regards pat on the hill[/quote:9bb92ac2a2]
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View entire thread: Vest pattern needed
Posted by Patti on Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:43 PM Post subject: Re: Vest pattern needed
Do you mean vest as in underwear, Sharon; or vest as in waistcoat? Not that I'll be much help, as I won't see your
answer until the morning, now. However, in general, if you want a pattern, it is often possible to make one up from
existing clothing. A blouse will often be convertible to a waistcoat, if that's the one you want. .. In message
<454fb7a3$0$11974$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>, Sharon Harper <sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> writes
[quote:a1647fc5c5]Does anyone have a quick and easy pattern for a child's vest? We have a christmas concert coming up
at school and to avoid having t pay $$$$$ again (this year has been a big expensive one at school) I'd like to whizz
something up at home. I have the fabric just need the know how!! TIA [/quote:a1647fc5c5] -- Best Regards pat on the
hill
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View entire thread: OT a funny!
Posted by René on Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:45 AM Post subject: Re: OT a funny!
Thanks! This is so cute! René "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in
message news:1162587002.781574.264630@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... [quote:e070feb3fc]Jack wakes up with a huge
hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste
like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he
did something wrong. Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins
next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose! Jack sits up and sees his clothing
in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean.
So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the
bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and
a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!: Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left early to go get groceries to make you
your favorite dinner tonight. Love you darling! Love, Meghan He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot
breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Jack asks,
"Son... what happened last night?" Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out of your mind. You fell
over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the
door." Confused he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so clean, I have a rose, and
breakfast is on the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh THAT!... Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and
when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone, lady, I'm married!' " Broken Coffee
Table: $139.00 Hot Breakfast: $4.20 Two Aspirins: $0.28 Saying the right thing, at the right time: Priceless
[/quote:e070feb3fc]
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View entire thread: OT a funny!
Posted by Donna in NE La. on Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:31 PM Post subject: Re: OT a funny!
Very funny, Leslie!! Sent to my DSis and DSon!! -- Donna in NE La. "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162587002.781574.264630@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
[quote:3c40b0e6ad]Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally
a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As
bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong. Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first
thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose!
Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is
in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge
black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written
in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!: Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left
early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. Love you darling! Love, Meghan He stumbles to the
kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the
table, eating. Jack asks, "Son... what happened last night?" Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out
of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye
when you ran into the door." Confused he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so
clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh THAT!... Mom
dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone, lady, I'm
married!' " Broken Coffee Table: $139.00 Hot Breakfast: $4.20 Two Aspirins: $0.28 Saying the right thing, at
the right time: Priceless [/quote:3c40b0e6ad]
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View entire thread: OT a funny!
Posted by Kate G. on Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:01 PM Post subject: Re: OT a funny!
love it.... occasionally our DH do something or say something that is just right! ;-) Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162587002.781574.264630@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
[quote:3340fac7a1]Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally
a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As
bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong. Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first
thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose!
Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is
in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge
black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written
in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!: Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left
early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. Love you darling! Love, Meghan He stumbles to the
kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the
table, eating. Jack asks, "Son... what happened last night?" Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out
of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye
when you ran into the door." Confused he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so
clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh THAT!... Mom
dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone, lady, I'm
married!' " Broken Coffee Table: $139.00 Hot Breakfast: $4.20 Two Aspirins: $0.28 Saying the right thing, at
the right time: Priceless [/quote:3340fac7a1]
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View entire thread: OT a funny!
Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in on Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:50 PM Post subject: OT a funny!
Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but
the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was
feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong. Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he
sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose! Jack
sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in
perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black
eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in
red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!: Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left
early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. Love you darling! Love, Meghan He stumbles to
the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son is also at
the table, eating. Jack asks, "Son... what happened last night?" Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk
and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that
black eye when you ran into the door." Confused he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect
order, so clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh
THAT!... Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone,
lady, I'm married!' " Broken Coffee Table: $139.00 Hot Breakfast: $4.20 Two Aspirins: $0.28 Saying the
right thing, at the right time: Priceless
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View entire thread: I'm here!!
Posted by Apest on Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:10 AM Post subject: Re: I'm here!!
Hi! just some quick photos from last week, Yesterday I made no pics, I had to finish costumes!! Tomorrow I will leave
for the anime convention in Tuscany and take a lot of pics there! http://www.flickr.com/photos/68473038@N00/sets/
Here's my living room, now it's a mess of feathers and polystirol.. Ciao!!! Apest from Italy [quote:66b197d6a4]Ok,
you must, must, must post photos. I very much want to see these costumes in detail. Sounds really ambitious. I'm not a
seamstress. I really don't enjoy sewing clothing and I'm not good at it, but when your teenager asks you to do
something...................well, how can I say no? Sunny [/quote:66b197d6a4]
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View entire thread: I'm here!!
Posted by Sunny on Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:05 PM Post subject: Re: I'm here!!
Ok, you must, must, must post photos. I very much want to see these costumes in detail. Sounds really ambitious. I'm not
a seamstress. I really don't enjoy sewing clothing and I'm not good at it, but when your teenager asks you to do
something...................well, how can I say no? Sunny Apest wrote: [quote:2103f2d533]Hellsing costume? Cool! I
like the red jacket but I think it will be too hard for me to sew it.. :( Don't know about Pratchett books, I've never
read them, even if I always thought I'd give them a try a day or another.. I'm making Rakka (for me), the Washi and a
Touga from Haibane Haibane Renmei. I'm quite over with Rakka dress and accessories, but I'm having hard time with the
Washi cloak, it is very difficult to made from scratches and has a very strange form. Rakka wings instead turned out
very well, I ordered gray marabou feathers from Ebay and hot glued on fake white fabric wings: they have a great natural
effect. Hope I can finish by halloween, the anime convenction starts on nov 1st, and we have to travel to Lucca also...
Apest Sunny ha scritto: Woot! I'm in the middle (literally!) of sewing a Halloween/cosplay costume for my son. It
was supposed to be an anime character, but he decided on Rincewind from the Terry Pratchett books instead. I'm
surrounded by seas of red fabric, sequins and corks. What toons are you doing? Both my sons are very into anime. The
older is a walking encyclopedia of the stuff. I made a Hellsing costume for my older son four years ago. Sunny
[/quote:2103f2d533]
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View entire thread: OT Drycleaning baby clothes
Posted by Julia in MN on Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:53 PM Post subject: Re: OT Drycleaning baby clothes
There are a lot of things labeled "dry clean only" that can be washed with care. A lot of companies label
stuff "dry clean only" to protect themselves from liability. For example, a lot of silks and rayons can be
washed with care. Another reason, ready-made clothing is "dry clean only" is that the trims, linings, or
interfacings do not wash well -- one reason that I like to make my own jackets. I prewash all my fabrics and have been
doing that for a long time, long before I was doing much quilting. I learned my lesson after sewing something that was
too tight to wear after it was washed once. I figure if I prewash a rayon, for example, it should be okay to wash a
garment made from it. For fancy kids clothes, there are a lot of nice polyester satins, taffetas, and velvets that
wash beautifully. When my daughter was in high school I made a couple prom dresses from polyester taffeta. When I
finished one of them, I noticed a few oily stains from the oils on my skin. It went into the washer and dryer before
she ever wore it and came out looking great. I paid a bit more for the poly taffetas, but saving the cost of one dry
cleaning more than made up for that. We also used a poly satin for the bridesmaids' dresses for her wedding; I made
sure all the linings and underlinings were washable. I figured if they wanted to wear the dresses again, at least they
could clean them easily. Julia in MN Sunny wrote: [quote:b1f2306ac8]Along the same lines but without the adorable
kids....my husband, who is incredibly wonderful about seeing fabric now, brought me home a clearance shower curtain that
he picked up for $3. It's roughly 2 yards of gorgeous striped 100% cotton fabric. But it says "dry clean
only". Huh? What happens if I wash it? Is there really cotton that has to be dry cleaned? And who makes a shower
curtain that has to be dry cleaned????? Especially one you can buy at ShopKo. Sunny polly esther wrote: Sounds
wonderful. I would love to see that fabric. Dry-cleaning just one probably won't kill you - unless she just has to
wear the dress at all times. It could happen. Polly "Tia Mary" wrote The SMDGD is 3 1/2 now and this is
the first year I am making her holiday dress out of dry clean only fabric! AAACCCKKKKK -- what is wrong with me?!?!?
When we were in Lizard Land earlier this month, I decided that she was old enough to pick out her own fabric -- from a
selection that DD and I chose. Neither of us had the brains to check the fabric content of the choices offered! We knew
we wanted a sheer dress with the skirt & partial bodice lined. The kid chose a darling white sheer with nice sized
candy canes and holly leaves outlined in silver sparkles and some tiny little round peppermints scattered throughout.
Lining is red taffeta and the sleeves and neck are bound with this and there is a red satin bow. As soon as we got home
and dropped off the fabric, I trotted myself down to the local Wally World and bought the SMDGD a pair of
"Dorothy" shoes -- lovely BRIGHT RED glitter encrusted shoes. I've wanted to buy these for her since she was
born and this is the first time I could justify spending about $15 for a pair of shoes the kid will likely only wear 2
or 3 times -- LOL! So now the kid has a Christmas dress that MUST be dry cleaned and a pair of Christmas shoes that
can't be cleaned in *any* manner at all -- LOLOL! Now I have to find some suitable hair "jewels" to finish
the ensemble -- preferably as shiny and glittery and shimmery as possible. The child takes after her GrandMother and
LOVES her bling-bling -- LOLOL :-)! [/quote:b1f2306ac8] -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-
Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/
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View entire thread: story quilt
Posted by kratersge on Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:33 PM Post subject: Re: story quilt
Children who get your quilts are clearly blessed. What a fantastic way you have with illustration. I was captivated by
Red. susan kraterfield see my quilts: members.cox.net/kratersge On Oct 22, 8:04 pm, "Sunny"
<shemph...@genext.net> wrote: [quote:03ed19ca78]Hi, I'm making a little bitty story quilt for my neice. The
centerpiece is about 18" long and about 10" wide. It will have little blocks around it with the story written
in them and some applique of the other characters along with the words. Very short. Very
easy.http://www.flickr.com/photos/16989612@N00/?saved=1 Tell me what you think so far. It's a WIP that's taking my mind
off the other bigger projects I'm working on, primarily a Halloween/Cosplay costume for my son. Wow. I don't sew
clothing and this is going to be a bear. Will post pics of the costume if it is ever done. He plans to wear itto
SakuraCon in Seattle in April. For the Terry Pratchett -philes, the costume is Rincewind. Wish me luck, LOL.
Sunny[/quote:03ed19ca78]
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Posted by Patti on Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:42 AM Post subject: Re: story quilt
It's lovely Sunny. Your imagination is delightful. I just love that little lion >g< .. In message
<1161561891.316689.304550@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>, Sunny <shemphill@genext.net> writes
[quote:6a0fba3c19]Hi, I'm making a little bitty story quilt for my neice. The centerpiece is about 18" long and
about 10" wide. It will have little blocks around it with the story written in them and some applique of the other
characters along with the words. Very short. Very easy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16989612@N00/?saved=1 Tell me what
you think so far. It's a WIP that's taking my mind off the other bigger projects I'm working on, primarily a
Halloween/Cosplay costume for my son. Wow. I don't sew clothing and this is going to be a bear. Will post pics of the
costume if it is ever done. He plans to wear itto SakuraCon in Seattle in April. For the Terry Pratchett -philes, the
costume is Rincewind. Wish me luck, LOL. Sunny [/quote:6a0fba3c19] -- Best Regards pat on the hill
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Posted by Sunny on Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:04 AM Post subject: story quilt
Hi, I'm making a little bitty story quilt for my neice. The centerpiece is about 18" long and about 10" wide.
It will have little blocks around it with the story written in them and some applique of the other characters along with
the words. Very short. Very easy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16989612@N00/?saved=1 Tell me what you think so far.
It's a WIP that's taking my mind off the other bigger projects I'm working on, primarily a Halloween/Cosplay costume for
my son. Wow. I don't sew clothing and this is going to be a bear. Will post pics of the costume if it is ever done. He
plans to wear itto SakuraCon in Seattle in April. For the Terry Pratchett -philes, the costume is Rincewind. Wish me
luck, LOL. Sunny
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View entire thread: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
Posted by René on Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:23 AM Post subject: Re: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
I never buy patterns anymore until the shop has them on sale for $1 a piece. Then, I go in and get a bunch! René
"Nancy in NS" <eadon.east@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:79blj2turn1370b85hj2pm8ccmb3cofhmj@4ax.com...
[quote:333bbf7d0d]I know this is slightly off topic, but I wondered if any of you ladies and gents who sew clothing as
well as quilts would happen to have a pattern for baby-sized overalls...probably a 6mo-12mo size would be perfect, or
could be adjusted. I found a pattern at Wal*Mart for bib overalls and almost choked when I saw the price tag of
$11.95US!! I want to make my grandson overalls (or even pants would do) from a pair of his Mommy's old jeans. :) If
anyone has such a pattern they no longer want, I'd be happy to cover the postage. Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt[/quote:333bbf7d0d]
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Posted by Leigh Harris on Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:22 AM Post subject: Re: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
Hi Nancy, If you're going to make a few things for him, perhaps you should get hold of a Kwik Sew book. I used them a
lot when sewing for my nieces and nephews when they were younger. I have the three books to cater for them as they
grew: Sewing for Babies/Toddlers/Children. Each one has easy patterns for all sorts of garments, in multiple sizes,
complete with easy to follow instructions. You can make a whole wardrobe of clothes out of them! They look, at first
glance, like they're only for stretch fabric, but they're not. Here's a site to have a look:
http://www.kwiksew.com/index.cfm You'll probably find the price is not much more than that single pattern you saw.
Hope that helps. -- Leigh Harris Perth, Western Australia "Nancy in NS" wrote [quote:9bee34c107]I know
this is slightly off topic, but I wondered if any of you ladies and gents who sew clothing as well as quilts would
happen to have a pattern for baby-sized overalls...probably a 6mo-12mo size would be perfect, or could be adjusted. I
found a pattern at Wal*Mart for bib overalls and almost choked when I saw the price tag of $11.95US!! I want to make my
grandson overalls (or even pants would do) from a pair of his Mommy's old jeans. :) If anyone has such a pattern they
no longer want, I'd be happy to cover the postage.[/quote:9bee34c107]
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Posted by off kilter quilter@somwhe on Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:05 AM Post subject: Re: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
Nancy in NS wrote: [quote:4d81c911a2]I know this is slightly off topic, but I wondered if any of you ladies and gents
who sew clothing as well as quilts would happen to have a pattern for baby-sized overalls...probably a 6mo-12mo size
would be perfect, or could be adjusted. I found a pattern at Wal*Mart for bib overalls and almost choked when I saw the
price tag of $11.95US!! I want to make my grandson overalls (or even pants would do) from a pair of his Mommy's old
jeans. :) If anyone has such a pattern they no longer want, I'd be happy to cover the postage. Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt [/quote:4d81c911a2] Let me check my pattern stash and see what I can come
up with. I think I might have a pattern or 2 that I could send off to you. Larisa
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Posted by teleflora on Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:35 AM Post subject: Re: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
I don't have any patterns like that , but the patterns at Walmart are 50% off. And if you have a Joanns nearby
sometimes McCalls or Simplicity will be 99 cents. I can't even bring myself to buy patterns at 50% off any more.
Cindy "Nancy in NS" <eadon.east@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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if any of you ladies and gents who sew clothing as well as quilts would happen to have a pattern for baby-sized
overalls...probably a 6mo-12mo size would be perfect, or could be adjusted. I found a pattern at Wal*Mart for bib
overalls and almost choked when I saw the price tag of $11.95US!! I want to make my grandson overalls (or even pants
would do) from a pair of his Mommy's old jeans. :) If anyone has such a pattern they no longer want, I'd be happy to
cover the postage. Nancy in NS http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt[/quote:0ab4e5efb7]
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Posted by Nancy in NS on Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:33 AM Post subject: Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?
I know this is slightly off topic, but I wondered if any of you ladies and gents who sew clothing as well as quilts
would happen to have a pattern for baby-sized overalls...probably a 6mo-12mo size would be perfect, or could be
adjusted. I found a pattern at Wal*Mart for bib overalls and almost choked when I saw the price tag of $11.95US!! I
want to make my grandson overalls (or even pants would do) from a pair of his Mommy's old jeans. :) If anyone has such
a pattern they no longer want, I'd be happy to cover the postage. Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt
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Posted by Debbi in SO CA on Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:34 AM Post subject: Re: creepy Close to Home episode
Saw it too! Debbi in SO CA Terbear wrote: [quote:24e7754522]Did anyone else catch the Close to Home episode last
night, where the serial killer turned his trophy's (victims articles of clothing) into a memory quilt? It was a
beautiful patchwork, I had my eye on it before we even realized it was the victims clothing....how creepy!!!!
[/quote:24e7754522]
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Posted by Kay Ahr on Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:24 AM Post subject: Re: creepy Close to Home episode
I'm watching it right now. (I videotape those "late night" TV shows to watch at a later date.) Very creepy.
Kay Ahr in NV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Terbear wrote: Did anyone else catch the Close to Home episode last
night, where the serial killer turned his trophy's (victims articles of clothing) into a memory quilt? It was a
beautiful patchwork, I had my eye on it before we even realized it was the victims clothing....how creepy!!!!
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Posted by Terbear on Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:46 AM Post subject: creepy Close to Home episode
Did anyone else catch the Close to Home episode last night, where the serial killer turned his trophy's (victims
articles of clothing) into a memory quilt? It was a beautiful patchwork, I had my eye on it before we even realized it
was the victims clothing....how creepy!!!! -- Terbear~Curator of the HUG Gallery~ http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/HUGS
RCTQ 2006-2007 BOM Gallery~ http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-2006-2007-BOM Teri's quilts~
http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/Tquilts
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Posted by Taria on Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:56 AM Post subject: Re: Is it too early for a calming tipple?
They aren't all bad. They do lots of really neat stuff if you do clothing construction or home dec kind of things. They
do get fussy once in awhile but not so much I wouldn't want one around. I think once you figure out serger tensions
regular sewing machines are a breeze! Taria Patti wrote: [quote:f1855ede97]I sold mine >gg In message <invalid-
D8A207.12434310102006@news.west.earthlink.net>, Sandy Foster <invalid@invalid.invalid> writes Go for it, Fay!
<G> I've never had a serger, but I've heard horror stories of how difficult some can be to thread. :S
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Posted by Cats on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:51 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
I wouldn't exactly call Minkee absorbent - but drool and spit have not harmed the baby quilts I have made from it. Nor
have the actions of my old rather drooly cat (Enness) damaged her little quilt. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o
o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:IgOVg.6099$Y24.121@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... : Thank
you, I think you've got the scent thing figured out - now, what about : Minkee / absorbency? I know babies love the
feel of Minkee but don't know : if it's good if you're inclined to drool. I don't know if Minkee would be : super or
miserable. I can go get a piece and mist it - just thought : somebody had already 'invented this wheel'. Polly : :
"DQLTS" <dqlts@verizon.net> wrote in message : news:ZyNVg.2017$W35.1328@trnddc06... : > Polly : >
When our granddaughter Liliana was born the nurses suggested using : > Lavender in her bath time and bedtime
rituals. I believe the brand we use : > is Johnson & Johnson bath bubbles, lotion and powder. Liliana will be :
> three this year on Halloween, if she has had a hard day my daughter sprays : > a lavender linen mist on her
bedding and curtains and it seems to help : > calm her even now. We swear by lavender : > to ease even the
terrible two moments. : > Good luck and give the little guy a gentle squeeze from me. : > : > Diana in Dallas
: > (Nana to Liliana) : > : > : > "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in
message : > news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... : >> We had a precious visit from a
great-grandbabyson this week and there is, : >> once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful little darling
is a : >> drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on : >> grownup's shoulders
without something clean and soft 'just for baby' : >> between them and the grownup's clothing. : >> I
slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel between me and : >> the little guy. The cloth seemed to make
him angry. It certainly was : >> soft and clean but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The :
>> dishes have never seemed to care. : >> So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy things for
wee ones : >> and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into : >> baby guests,
will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is : >> there a gentle scent that babies find comforting?
Eau d'warm milk comes : >> to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also : >>
wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly : >> : > : > : :
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Posted by AliceW on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:24 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
And what about that "first" lipstick that we were allowed to wear. It turned a faint peach when it went on
but it did have a distinctive aroma and taste. Oh, Polly, you brought back fond memories of my childhood. I remember
the alcohol smell too when shots were looming. Don't remember getting the actual shot, though, since I had generally
fainted by then! -- 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 "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:ntZVg.4385$Lv3.1931@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... : What
fascinating replies. I know that scent can zing through to my brain : faster than anything and thought it would be the
same for babies. I still : can't open a bottle of rubbing alcohol without my mind going to the school : days when the
health department nurses appeared to line us all up for : typhoid shots. And Coty face powder. I don't wear powder but
I still like : to pick up a box now and then. My precious mama wore it and the scent : always takes me back to her.
And vinegar? It makes me need to go dye : Easter eggs. I could bring all this up at 'group' but I spent my mental :
health $s on stash. Polly : : "Paulette in WV" <paulettelashley@yahoo.com> wrote in message :
news:uFRVg.2479$Ka1.756@news01.roc.ny... : > Lavendar works VERY well for babies. I would use a good essential oil :
> diluted as you do not want it TOO strong. : > Paulette in WV : > : > : > "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message : > news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
: >> We had a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, : >> once again, lots I need
to learn. That wonderful little darling is a : >> drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their
faces on : >> grownup's shoulders without something clean and soft 'just for baby' : >> between them and the
grownup's clothing. : >> I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel between me and : >> the
little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was : >> soft and clean but my towels smell like
the wood of the cabinet. The : >> dishes have never seemed to care. : >> So. I think I've seen some
bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones : >> and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're
back into : >> baby guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is : >> there a gentle
scent that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes : >> to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate,
methinks. I'm also : >> wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly : >> : > : > : :
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Posted by polly esther on Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:34 AM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
What fascinating replies. I know that scent can zing through to my brain faster than anything and thought it would be
the same for babies. I still can't open a bottle of rubbing alcohol without my mind going to the school days when the
health department nurses appeared to line us all up for typhoid shots. And Coty face powder. I don't wear powder but
I still like to pick up a box now and then. My precious mama wore it and the scent always takes me back to her. And
vinegar? It makes me need to go dye Easter eggs. I could bring all this up at 'group' but I spent my mental health
$s on stash. Polly "Paulette in WV" <paulettelashley@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uFRVg.2479$Ka1.756@news01.roc.ny... [quote:20856a92c3]Lavendar works VERY well for babies. I would use a good
essential oil diluted as you do not want it TOO strong. Paulette in WV "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... We had
a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful
little darling is a drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's shoulders without
something clean and soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack'
sort of dishtowel between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was soft and clean
but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care. So. I think I've seen some
bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into baby
guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent that babies find comforting?
Eau d'warm milk comes to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also wondering if Minkee is
absorbent. Anyone? Polly [/quote:20856a92c3]
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Posted by Paulette in WV on Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:41 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
Lavendar works VERY well for babies. I would use a good essential oil diluted as you do not want it TOO strong.
Paulette in WV "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:f15b28337f]We had a precious visit from a great-
grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful little darling is a
drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's shoulders without something clean and
soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel
between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell
like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care. So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy
things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay
in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to
mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly
[/quote:f15b28337f]
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Posted by IMS on Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:20 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:58:38 GMT, "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote:
[quote:fd2a53601e]We had a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to
learn. That wonderful little darling is a drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on
grownup's shoulders without something clean and soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped
a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It
certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care.
So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course,
now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent
that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also
wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly [/quote:fd2a53601e] What about the smell of "mom?" :) I
don't really have an answer for your question, Polly, but what a sweet thing to think of for your special great-
grandbaby! -Irene -------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. --Mae West
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Posted by Karen, Queen of Squishies on Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:54 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
I don't know about Minkee absorbency, but Lavendar and Chamomile are both very soothing and calming scents. Karen,
Queen of Squishies an avid aromatherapy user ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info [quote:16b7b4c58e]We had a precious visit
from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful little darling is a
drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's shoulders without something clean and
soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel
between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell
like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care. So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy
things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay
in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to
mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly
[/quote:16b7b4c58e]
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Posted by polly esther on Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:50 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
Thank you, I think you've got the scent thing figured out - now, what about Minkee / absorbency? I know babies love
the feel of Minkee but don't know if it's good if you're inclined to drool. I don't know if Minkee would be super or
miserable. I can go get a piece and mist it - just thought somebody had already 'invented this wheel'. Polly
"DQLTS" <dqlts@verizon.net> wrote in message news:ZyNVg.2017$W35.1328@trnddc06...
[quote:0741ce4dcd]Polly When our granddaughter Liliana was born the nurses suggested using Lavender in her bath time and
bedtime rituals. I believe the brand we use is Johnson & Johnson bath bubbles, lotion and powder. Liliana will be
three this year on Halloween, if she has had a hard day my daughter sprays a lavender linen mist on her bedding and
curtains and it seems to help calm her even now. We swear by lavender to ease even the terrible two moments. Good luck
and give the little guy a gentle squeeze from me. Diana in Dallas (Nana to Liliana) "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... We had
a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful
little darling is a drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's shoulders without
something clean and soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack'
sort of dishtowel between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was soft and clean
but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care. So. I think I've seen some
bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into baby
guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent that babies find comforting?
Eau d'warm milk comes to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also wondering if Minkee is
absorbent. Anyone? Polly [/quote:0741ce4dcd]
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Posted by DQLTS on Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:01 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
Polly When our granddaughter Liliana was born the nurses suggested using Lavender in her bath time and bedtime rituals.
I believe the brand we use is Johnson & Johnson bath bubbles, lotion and powder. Liliana will be three this year
on Halloween, if she has had a hard day my daughter sprays a lavender linen mist on her bedding and curtains and it
seems to help calm her even now. We swear by lavender to ease even the terrible two moments. Good luck and give the
little guy a gentle squeeze from me. Diana in Dallas (Nana to Liliana) "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
[quote:b713529c30]We had a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to
learn. That wonderful little darling is a drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on
grownup's shoulders without something clean and soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped
a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It
certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care.
So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course,
now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent
that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also
wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly [/quote:b713529c30]
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Posted by Ceridwen on Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:57 PM Post subject: Re: OT baby aromatheraphy
You are such a sweetheart Poly, always thinking about the other person;s comfort. Perhaps you could wash some towels
in baby detergent. I have a bottle that I use for the quilts I make for children. It does smell so good! -- Carole
Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI
"polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:ODMVg.6085$Y24.5816@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:8781a86ab1]We had a precious visit from a great-
grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That wonderful little darling is a
drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's shoulders without something clean and
soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel
between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell
like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care. So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy
things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course, now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay
in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to
mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly
[/quote:8781a86ab1]
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Posted by polly esther on Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:58 PM Post subject: OT baby aromatheraphy
We had a precious visit from a great-grandbabyson this week and there is, once again, lots I need to learn. That
wonderful little darling is a drooler/spitter. I do hate to see little ones burying their faces on grownup's
shoulders without something clean and soft 'just for baby' between them and the grownup's clothing. I slipped a
soft, clean 'feedsack' sort of dishtowel between me and the little guy. The cloth seemed to make him angry. It
certainly was soft and clean but my towels smell like the wood of the cabinet. The dishes have never seemed to care.
So. I think I've seen some bathtime aromatheraphy things for wee ones and wondered about them. Step one, of course,
now that we're back into baby guests, will be to lay in a supply of diapers and burp cloths. Is there a gentle scent
that babies find comforting? Eau d'warm milk comes to mind but that would be tricky to duplicate, methinks. I'm also
wondering if Minkee is absorbent. Anyone? Polly
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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:02 AM Post subject: Re: OT: where did the time go??
Howdy! "Cleveland!" ...Bugs Bunny Ragmop/Sandy-- http://www.quilt.com/ On 10/2/06
11:47 AM, in article 1159807653.506593.267680@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com, "off kilter
quilter@somwherequiet.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote: [quote:c522cdf1a6]Well, today my littlest one turns 3
years old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the odd sensation left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a
cry that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled into the NICU to see her for the first time,
shocking the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after having DD by c-section. And of course, I
remember calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I can remember the trials of feeding and
clothing such a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few weeks!!!! I can remember going through
reflux with her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in physical therapy because of her delayed
development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was at or above her age level!! She is now
in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old enough....where did the time go???!!???
ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth yesterday!!! I can remember lots from his first
weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first grade and losing teeth already. sigh Larisa, in
day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit P.S. A group of friends got together and we shared
photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so young and skinny when we got married!!!"
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Posted by IMS on Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:20 AM Post subject: Re: OT: where did the time go??
On 2 Oct 2006 09:47:33 -0700, "off kilter quilter@somwherequiet.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote:
[quote:be5d7faf4c]Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the
odd sensation left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a cry that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled
into the NICU to see her for the first time, shocking the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after
having DD by c-section. And of course, I remember calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I
can remember the trials of feeding and clothing such a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few
weeks!!!! I can remember going through reflux with her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in
physical therapy because of her delayed development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was
at or above her age level!! She is now in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old
enough....where did the time go???!!??? ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth
yesterday!!! I can remember lots from his first weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first
grade and losing teeth already. sigh Larisa, in day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit
P.S. A group of friends got together and we shared photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so
young and skinny when we got married!!!" [/quote:be5d7faf4c] Oh Larisa, before you know it, they are 30 years old!
LOL So hold on tight to every single minute! :) Irene -------------- You only live once, but if you do it right,
once is enough. --Mae West --------------
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Posted by AliceW on Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:40 AM Post subject: Re: where did the time go??
What sweet memories even with the bits of bad stuff. They grow before your eyes it seems. I do ok when my kids have
birthdays, but it got a bit harder to deal with when the grandkids celebrate birthdays (DGD turns 1 this month -
already! and DGS turned 2 in August). But the real kicker is that my sister is turning 60 in 11 days. Kids you
expect to get older since they started at zero, but when a sibling gets older, that really hits home! Happy birthday,
Rebekah! -- 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 "off kilter
quilter@somwherequiet.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1159807653.506593.267680@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... : Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years old. I can't
believe it!!! : I can remember the hospital, the odd sensation left by epidurals, the : tiny meow of a cry that she
gave..........refusing to let her go when I : was wheeled into the NICU to see her for the first time, shocking the :
nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after having DD by : c-section. And of course, I remember calling
Karen QofS and giving her : all the details <grin>. : : I can remember the trials of feeding and clothing such a
tiny child - : preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few weeks!!!! I can : remember going through reflux with
her, not being able to sleep because : of the fear, her being in physical therapy because of her delayed :
development............ : : then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was at or above her : age level!! She is
now in preschool 1 morning a week and it just : doesn't seem like she should be old enough....where did the time :
go???!!??? : : ARGH!! : : And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth : yesterday!!! I can remember
lots from his first weeks as well, so it : doesn't seem possible that he should be in first grade and losing teeth :
already. : : <sigh> : : Larisa, in day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and : decrepit : : P.S.
A group of friends got together and we shared photo albums...my : comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so young
and skinny when we : got married!!!" :
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Posted by Cindy Schmidt on Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:10 PM Post subject: Re: where did the time go??
Well Larisa: I know just how you feel. My "baby" just turned 30 and he's leaving in a little over a month
to move to St. Maarten for a year. The emotions around here aren't real good right about now. Then you already know
that my baby "baby" just turned 16 and is driving. Yikes!!!!!! -- Cindy from MO "off kilter
quilter@somwherequiet.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1159807653.506593.267680@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... [quote:64518015ee]Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years
old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the odd sensation left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a cry
that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled into the NICU to see her for the first time, shocking
the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after having DD by c-section. And of course, I remember
calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I can remember the trials of feeding and clothing such
a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few weeks!!!! I can remember going through reflux with
her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in physical therapy because of her delayed
development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was at or above her age level!! She is now
in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old enough....where did the time go???!!???
ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth yesterday!!! I can remember lots from his first
weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first grade and losing teeth already. sigh Larisa, in
day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit P.S. A group of friends got together and we shared
photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so young and skinny when we got married!!!"
[/quote:64518015ee]
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Posted by Shelly on Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:10 PM Post subject: Re: where did the time go??
My 2 have birthdays on the 15th and 17th. DD turns 4 and DS is 15.Makes me feel old! Shelly "off kilter
quilter@somwherequiet.net" <lvann@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1159807653.506593.267680@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... [quote:5344317403]Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years
old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the odd sensation left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a cry
that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled into the NICU to see her for the first time, shocking
the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after having DD by c-section. And of course, I remember
calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I can remember the trials of feeding and clothing such
a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few weeks!!!! I can remember going through reflux with
her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in physical therapy because of her delayed
development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was at or above her age level!! She is now
in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old enough....where did the time go???!!???
ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth yesterday!!! I can remember lots from his first
weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first grade and losing teeth already. sigh Larisa, in
day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit P.S. A group of friends got together and we shared
photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so young and skinny when we got married!!!"
[/quote:5344317403]
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Posted by Taria on Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:10 PM Post subject: Re: OT: where did the time go??
My baby turns 22 Wed. All that time flew just as fast. Ask moms with 50 yo kids and they say the same thing. It is
amazing how time flies. Happy birthday to Rebekah. Taria off kilter quilter@somwherequiet.net wrote:
[quote:db7ae8468d]Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the
odd sensation left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a cry that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled
into the NICU to see her for the first time, shocking the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after
having DD by c-section. And of course, I remember calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I
can remember the trials of feeding and clothing such a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few
weeks!!!! I can remember going through reflux with her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in
physical therapy because of her delayed development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was
at or above her age level!! She is now in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old
enough....where did the time go???!!??? ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth
yesterday!!! I can remember lots from his first weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first
grade and losing teeth already. sigh Larisa, in day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit
P.S. A group of friends got together and we shared photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so
young and skinny when we got married!!!" [/quote:db7ae8468d]
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Posted by off kilter quilter@somwhe on Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:47 PM Post subject: OT: where did the time go??
Well, today my littlest one turns 3 years old. I can't believe it!!! I can remember the hospital, the odd sensation
left by epidurals, the tiny meow of a cry that she gave..........refusing to let her go when I was wheeled into the NICU
to see her for the first time, shocking the nurse when I asked to get up and walk a mere 3 hours after having DD by
c-section. And of course, I remember calling Karen QofS and giving her all the details <grin>. I can remember
the trials of feeding and clothing such a tiny child - preemie bottles and doll clothes for the first few weeks!!!! I
can remember going through reflux with her, not being able to sleep because of the fear, her being in physical therapy
because of her delayed development............ then we moved to VA and when she was retested, she was at or above her
age level!! She is now in preschool 1 morning a week and it just doesn't seem like she should be old enough....where
did the time go???!!??? ARGH!! And if her turning 3 wasn't enough, DS lost his first tooth yesterday!!! I can
remember lots from his first weeks as well, so it doesn't seem possible that he should be in first grade and losing
teeth already. <sigh> Larisa, in day 2 of the diet and exercise regimen but feeling old and decrepit P.S. A
group of friends got together and we shared photo albums...my comment to DH was, "My goodness, we were so young and
skinny when we got married!!!"
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View entire thread: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
Posted by Pat in Virginia on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:26 AM Post subject: Re: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
Shaynelle: You might want to just make one, to try out on the Baby. Some infants have contact dermatitis from wool.
PAT in VA/USA Shaynelle@gmail.com wrote: [quote:bf931f2c36]I want to make some wool interlock covers for my baby-to-
be's cloth diapers. I can get free "rags" (ie ripped or well worn clothing) from goodwill, so I am curious if
I can felt the skirts (I will look for 100% wool, not a poly mix) just by putting them in the washer on hot and then
rinsing them in cold. I know there are others out there who also use goodwill clothing for their crafts, etc. Do you
find the dyes in the wool run? And do you find one run thru the hot/cold water felts them enough or do I need to run
them through a few times to shrink them so they won't shrink more once I've made the diaper covers? Shaynelle
[/quote:bf931f2c36]
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Posted by Paulette in WV on Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:02 AM Post subject: Re: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
I have found that it depends on the weave of the wool. If it is a tight weave, one HOT wash and cold rinse, and a LONG
tumble in a hot dryer will do it. However, I have had a few loose weaves that I have had to put through a few cycles.
Some colors will run. I was likes together, and use one of those Shout Dye sheets. Best of luck, Paulette in WV
<Shaynelle@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1159469355.510341.16570@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
[quote:3bc54bd251]I want to make some wool interlock covers for my baby-to-be's cloth diapers. I can get free
"rags" (ie ripped or well worn clothing) from goodwill, so I am curious if I can felt the skirts (I will look
for 100% wool, not a poly mix) just by putting them in the washer on hot and then rinsing them in cold. I know there
are others out there who also use goodwill clothing for their crafts, etc. Do you find the dyes in the wool run? And
do you find one run thru the hot/cold water felts them enough or do I need to run them through a few times to shrink
them so they won't shrink more once I've made the diaper covers? Shaynelle [/quote:3bc54bd251]
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Posted by Denise in NH on Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:58 AM Post subject: Re: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
I've used wool for a couple of quilts and they came out very nice. I also buy used woolen clothing at the thrift shops,
pop them in a hot water wash and dryer. They come out a little thicker feeling and very soft and I've never had any of
them run, even a deep burgandy red piece. Denise http://community.webtv.net/DeniseJG/ My QI
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Posted by Betty in Wi on Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:36 PM Post subject: Re: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
That will do it.......cut them apart first so they shrink evenly. Betty in WI <Shaynelle@gmail.com> wrote in
message news:1159469355.510341.16570@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... [quote:5c62868d08]I want to make some wool
interlock covers for my baby-to-be's cloth diapers. I can get free "rags" (ie ripped or well worn clothing)
from goodwill, so I am curious if I can felt the skirts (I will look for 100% wool, not a poly mix) just by putting them
in the washer on hot and then rinsing them in cold. I know there are others out there who also use goodwill clothing
for their crafts, etc. Do you find the dyes in the wool run? And do you find one run thru the hot/cold water felts
them enough or do I need to run them through a few times to shrink them so they won't shrink more once I've made the
diaper covers? Shaynelle [/quote:5c62868d08]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:49 PM Post subject: Felting wool from goodwill clothing
I want to make some wool interlock covers for my baby-to-be's cloth diapers. I can get free "rags" (ie ripped
or well worn clothing) from goodwill, so I am curious if I can felt the skirts (I will look for 100% wool, not a poly
mix) just by putting them in the washer on hot and then rinsing them in cold. I know there are others out there who
also use goodwill clothing for their crafts, etc. Do you find the dyes in the wool run? And do you find one run thru
the hot/cold water felts them enough or do I need to run them through a few times to shrink them so they won't shrink
more once I've made the diaper covers? Shaynelle
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View entire thread: OT Clever QI, Attn Frood
Posted by Kate Dicey on Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:16 PM Post subject: Re: OT Clever QI, Attn Frood
Pati Cook wrote: [quote:9cd604d18f]LOL....... I understand and can see it happening. <G Friend of ours took a
couple of kittens we needed to find a home for. Paul is extremely bright, genius level and then some. But no, none, not
a bit, of common sense/social process. The cats were helping to civilize him. The little female was seen to bring him
the litter scooper one evening. Just a bit of a hint??? [/quote:9cd604d18f] That's a GRAND hint! ;) We needed to go
out today, and were in a bit of a hurry... No sign of the son and heir to the fambly debts, who will be 12 tomorrow.
Humph. Me trots upstairs to nag him out of pj's and into street clothing, only to find he and Cornflake snuggled up
under MY duvet in MY bed! Cheeky blighters! -- 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: A question on Sesame St and the Muppets
Posted by Charlotte Hippen on Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:22 PM Post subject: Re: A question on Sesame St and the Muppets
Don't really speak 'Muppet', but I grew up on Sesame Street and have 5 and 2 year old kids. If it were me, I would
leave Bernice off the quilt. To me it would seam odd to have her on it in a way. When you see him various places
(i.e. my friends little boys room decor, baby clothing and accessories in the stores etc.) he is always shown without
her. The only place I've seen her is on the show and that is not that much. From what I remember, and have seen when
the kids watch it, he talks about her more than you see him actually with her. JMHO but HTH. -- Charlotte
http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
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View entire thread: In need of some information
Posted by elspeth on Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:29 AM Post subject: Re: In need of some information
replied privately <lizdeutsch@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1158602316.481324.289180@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:154a16fa41]Hello my name is Liz Deutsch. I am
currently attending San Francisco State University getting my Bachelors degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising. I am
in a class this semester called product development and we are responsible for coming up with and designing a line of
clothing. My group and I decided upon the idea of incorporating weight resistance into clothing for children with
sensory needs. Our idea is to add weights to regular clothing (ex. Sweatshirt, pants, t-shirt, scarf, etc.) in order for
children to meet their sensory needs. The weights will be hidden in the shoulders and lap. As part of the class we need
to do market research and figure out more about our target market. There are some questions we would like to ask to get
a general feel of what's needed and would be helpful for children. 1.What is your relationship to a child or children
with sensory needs? Mother, therapist etc. 2.What is your child/children age? 3.Where do you buy sensory products for
your child/children? Catalogue, Internet, and/or a store? Which one? 4.What types of clothing would best fit your
childs needs? (ex. T- shirt, pants, etc) 5.Would you/your child be interested in clothing that helps meet their sensory
needs? 6.Where would you most like to find clothing like ours? Catalogue, Internet, and a store? Where would be a good
location for a store? 7.What suggestions are you willing to share with us regarding our design ideas for these
products? Examples- fabrics, colors, sizes, prices Thank you so very much for even taking the time to read my post! If
you choose to answer my question your information will be very valuable to me and help my product to be the best it can
be!! Thank you!! Liz Deutsch [/quote:154a16fa41]
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Posted by Kate G. on Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:19 PM Post subject: Re: In need of some information
While I'm sure your intentions are good.... I'm not sure that posting here is appropriate. I would suggest that you
contact early intervention program and special education departments. While they won't give you the students name --
if you supply them with a form that has your return address -- the program/school and send it home with families who
can choose to OR not to participate. Good luck in your endeavors... but please do not post to groups where your post
is inappropriate. Kate in MI -- http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves <lizdeutsch@gmail.com> wrote in
message news:1158602316.481324.289180@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:3a08f15093]Hello my name is Liz Deutsch. I
am currently attending San Francisco State University getting my Bachelors degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising. I
am in a class this semester called product development and we are responsible for coming up with and designing a line of
clothing. My group and I decided upon the idea of incorporating weight resistance into clothing for children with
sensory needs. Our idea is to add weights to regular clothing (ex. Sweatshirt, pants, t-shirt, scarf, etc.) in order for
children to meet their sensory needs. The weights will be hidden in the shoulders and lap. As part of the class we need
to do market research and figure out more about our target market. There are some questions we would like to ask to get
a general feel of what's needed and would be helpful for children. 1.What is your relationship to a child or children
with sensory needs? Mother, therapist etc. 2.What is your child/children age? 3.Where do you buy sensory products for
your child/children? Catalogue, Internet, and/or a store? Which one? 4.What types of clothing would best fit your
childs needs? (ex. T- shirt, pants, etc) 5.Would you/your child be interested in clothing that helps meet their sensory
needs? 6.Where would you most like to find clothing like ours? Catalogue, Internet, and a store? Where would be a good
location for a store? 7.What suggestions are you willing to share with us regarding our design ideas for these
products? Examples- fabrics, colors, sizes, prices Thank you so very much for even taking the time to read my post! If
you choose to answer my question your information will be very valuable to me and help my product to be the best it can
be!! Thank you!! Liz Deutsch [/quote:3a08f15093]
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Posted by Anonymous on Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:58 PM Post subject: In need of some information
Hello my name is Liz Deutsch. I am currently attending San Francisco State University getting my Bachelors degree in
Apparel Design and Merchandising. I am in a class this semester called product development and we are responsible for
coming up with and designing a line of clothing. My group and I decided upon the idea of incorporating weight resistance
into clothing for children with sensory needs. Our idea is to add weights to regular clothing (ex. Sweatshirt, pants,
t-shirt, scarf, etc.) in order for children to meet their sensory needs. The weights will be hidden in the shoulders and
lap. As part of the class we need to do market research and figure out more about our target market. There are some
questions we would like to ask to get a general feel of what's needed and would be helpful for children. 1.What is your
relationship to a child or children with sensory needs? Mother, therapist etc. 2.What is your child/children age?
3.Where do you buy sensory products for your child/children? Catalogue, Internet, and/or a store? Which one? 4.What
types of clothing would best fit your childs needs? (ex. T- shirt, pants, etc) 5.Would you/your child be interested in
clothing that helps meet their sensory needs? 6.Where would you most like to find clothing like ours? Catalogue,
Internet, and a store? Where would be a good location for a store? 7.What suggestions are you willing to share with us
regarding our design ideas for these products? Examples- fabrics, colors, sizes, prices Thank you so very much for even
taking the time to read my post! If you choose to answer my question your information will be very valuable to me and
help my product to be the best it can be!! Thank you!! Liz Deutsch
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View entire thread: Indignant!!! Whine!!!
Posted by Marcella Peek on Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:00 PM Post subject: Re: Indignant!!! Whine!!!
I remember buying fabric at JC Penny's..and the woolworth drug store too. When I worked at Macy's clothing was marked
up 400 percent. Kinda puts those 20 percent off sales in a new light, doesn't it? I doubt fabric is marked up 400
percent. marcella In article <poedg2p0q7lcpnlkif15802r3l5b2hpeec@4ax.com>, Susan Laity Price
<slpdesigns@speakeasy.net> wrote: [quote:abacd6b376]I read recently that WalMart is elliminating fabric for the
majority of their stores. Fabric departments are labor intensive and WalMart wants to have as few employees as possible.
The labor issue is why stores like JC Pennys stopped carrying fabric years ago. A friend was the manager of a large
Pennys store in the 70's and he gave me the figures once on the difference in labor costs to sell $10.00 worth of
clothing and $10.00 worth of fabric. Can't remember the details but it was a huge difference. All large companies care
about is the sales per square foot. What the customer needs is not part of their business plan.
Susan[/quote:abacd6b376]
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View entire thread: OT: Need help with costume ideas
Posted by Debra on Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:44 AM Post subject: Re: OT: Need help with costume ideas
On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:46:09 GMT, Sue DiNapoli <ddesigns@twcny.rr.com> wrote: [quote:6413771c9d]Hello all! I am
co-chairperson for our school's annual Costume Party. I'm having a bit of trouble trying to figure out what to be this
year. So, I am asking for help from the largest group of creative people I know!!! Here are some of the things to keep
in mind: I'll be moving around a lot (bending down, moving things) I'm not a small person (average size costumes are
too small) It can't be scary or above a "G" rating (Elementary school) I'd like to be something out of the
ordinary (not a ghost or witch) I was thinking Princess Fiona from Shrek....but I'm just not so sure I want to be green
all night...yes, the ogre form of Princess Fiona. After all, she's plus-size!! So...can you help!??! I have to start
thinking about it now, so that I can make it - and get costumes for the rest of the family as well - before 10/27 which
is the date of our party... Thank you!!! Sue in Ithaca [/quote:6413771c9d] I wouldn't wanna be green all night either,
but you don't have to be green to be a princess, or a queen. A nice Italian Ren. outfit or something from the middle
ages would work, and the costume patterns are available in nearly all fabric stores. Discussion of various commercial
costume patterns. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~chimera/create/basics.html Here are some patterns for easy to make
middle ages clothing http://www.reddawn.net/costume/patterns.htm Debra in VA See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Debra on Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:02 PM Post subject: Re: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
On Sun, 3 Sep 2006 11:11:02 -0500, "dogmom" <amy@squirrel-solutions.com> wrote: [quote:1b0d1417cc]I put
2 pieces of dark purple, about 2 yards each, in the sink (one at a time); added warm water. Noticed no dye running at
all so I ran them through a delicate wash cycle with warm water and no soap. Threw in a Shout dye catcher just for the
heck of it. I'm fixin' to make clothing out of these but of course the leftovers will go into a quilt (someday. Some
quilt.). The dye catcher came out quite dark, which surprised me because I hadn't seen any bleeding in the sink. So will
the scraps be safe to put in a quilt or do I need to go the Retayne route? or do something else? (sending them to one of
you is not what I was thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom Wash the fabric with soap and water. A lot of times I've had no
color[/quote:1b0d1417cc] bleeding with just plain water but heavy bleeding when soap was added to the water, so now I
wash everything with soap and water first. Debra in VA See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Roberta Zollner on Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:07 PM Post subject: Re: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
You could also try washing with a piece of white fabric and see if the dye adheres to that. Some dyes just run in the
wash but don't bother other things. Roberta in D "Sherry Starr" <snstarr@comcast.net> schrieb im
Newsbeitrag news:I5mdnfDU5-Z9m2bZnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:a3578397f5]I would wash them again in the
washer on warm with another Shout Color Catcher just to be sure. I have some good quality red fat quarters that I have
washed 5 times, and the color catcher still comes out pinkish/red. I have put them in a separate bag with a label that
they still bleed. I got tired of fooling with them. Sherry Starr "dogmom" <amy@squirrel-
solutions.com> wrote in message news:ZeadnSrCTKgKY2fZnZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@io.com... I put 2 pieces of dark purple, about
2 yards each, in the sink (one at a time); added warm water. Noticed no dye running at all so I ran them through a
delicate wash cycle with warm water and no soap. Threw in a Shout dye catcher just for the heck of it. I'm fixin' to
make clothing out of these but of course the leftovers will go into a quilt (someday. Some quilt.). The dye catcher came
out quite dark, which surprised me because I hadn't seen any bleeding in the sink. So will the scraps be safe to put in
a quilt or do I need to go the Retayne route? or do something else? (sending them to one of you is not what I was
thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom [/quote:a3578397f5]
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Posted by Laurie G. on Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:56 PM Post subject: Re: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
That is a really good tip! I agree with you about the color catchers......they catch more color than regular fabric.
The white fabric is the true test..... Laurie G. "Jessamy" <jessamy_thompson@_ilove
thecolour_orange.nl> wrote in message news:44fb24e3$0$14486$dbd45001@news.wanadoo.nl... [quote:ee86211c04]I'd bung
them back in the wash with a *white* cloth - if the cloth comes out white then there isn't a problem - colour catchers
catch stuff that normal fabric doesn't necessarily. I always wash new fabric with a white cloth - if it's white after
washing then there isn't a bleeding problem. -- 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 put 2 pieces of dark purple, about 2 yards each, in the sink (one at a
time); added warm water. Noticed no dye running at all so I ran them through a delicate wash cycle with warm water and
no soap. Threw in a Shout dye catcher just for the heck of it. I'm fixin' to make clothing out of these but of course
the leftovers will go into a quilt (someday. Some quilt.). The dye catcher came out quite dark, which surprised me
because I hadn't seen any bleeding in the sink. So will the scraps be safe to put in a quilt or do I need to go the
Retayne route? or do something else? (sending them to one of you is not what I was thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom
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Posted by Jessamy on Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:54 PM Post subject: Re: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
I'd bung them back in the wash with a *white* cloth - if the cloth comes out white then there isn't a problem - colour
catchers catch stuff that normal fabric doesn't necessarily. I always wash new fabric with a white cloth - if it's
white after washing then there isn't a bleeding problem. -- 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 put 2 pieces of dark purple, about 2 yards each, in the sink (one at a
time); added warm water. Noticed no dye running at all so I ran them through a delicate wash cycle with warm water and
no soap. Threw in a Shout dye catcher just for the heck of it. I'm fixin' to make clothing out of these but of course
the leftovers will go into a quilt (someday. Some quilt.). The dye catcher came out quite dark, which surprised me
because I hadn't seen any bleeding in the sink. So will the scraps be safe to put in a quilt or do I need to go the
Retayne route? or do something else? (sending them to one of you is not what I was thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom
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Posted by Sherry Starr on Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:46 PM Post subject: Re: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
I would wash them again in the washer on warm with another Shout Color Catcher just to be sure. I have some good
quality red fat quarters that I have washed 5 times, and the color catcher still comes out pinkish/red. I have put
them in a separate bag with a label that they still bleed. I got tired of fooling with them. Sherry Starr
"dogmom" <amy@squirrel-solutions.com> wrote in message news:ZeadnSrCTKgKY2fZnZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@io.com...
[quote:2571949c82]I put 2 pieces of dark purple, about 2 yards each, in the sink (one at a time); added warm water.
Noticed no dye running at all so I ran them through a delicate wash cycle with warm water and no soap. Threw in a Shout
dye catcher just for the heck of it. I'm fixin' to make clothing out of these but of course the leftovers will go into a
quilt (someday. Some quilt.). The dye catcher came out quite dark, which surprised me because I hadn't seen any bleeding
in the sink. So will the scraps be safe to put in a quilt or do I need to go the Retayne route? or do something else?
(sending them to one of you is not what I was thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom [/quote:2571949c82]
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Posted by dogmom on Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:11 PM Post subject: Delayed Cloth Bleeding?
I put 2 pieces of dark purple, about 2 yards each, in the sink (one at a time); added warm water. Noticed no dye
running at all so I ran them through a delicate wash cycle with warm water and no soap. Threw in a Shout dye catcher
just for the heck of it. I'm fixin' to make clothing out of these but of course the leftovers will go into a quilt
(someday. Some quilt.). The dye catcher came out quite dark, which surprised me because I hadn't seen any bleeding in
the sink. So will the scraps be safe to put in a quilt or do I need to go the Retayne route? or do something else?
(sending them to one of you is not what I was thinking...;-) TIA Dogmom
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Posted by Sharon Harper on Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:16 AM Post subject: Re: Styling for Tricia
Thanks you so much for posting this! It's amazing and while I'm not likely to be a supermodel, I don't look half
bad.... -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes
awhile to load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Rita in MA"
<leonard@bc.edu> wrote in message news:deqdnYDz6t7mZGTZnZ2dnUVZ_r-dnZ2d@rcn.net... [quote:6dd99e1c7e]Hi Tricia
(and anybody else who might like to try this), You can "virtually" try on different styles of garments by
using an online tool called "My Virtual Model". I think it is sponsored by Lands End and Sears, but there is
absolutely no obligation to buy anything. I have been using it for years and they have never 'come after' me :-) A
jumping off site is > http://myvirtualmodel.com/en/index.htm From there, just follow the instructions. Basically,
you give it information about your size, height and body style. They even let you select from a menu of hair styles and
colors, along with a 'face'. Once you get a model that looks something like you, you can dress it from menus of
clothing (provided from Lands End catalog). This should give you an idea of what styles look good on you and work for
you. Once you know that, you can probably mix and match pieces from your existing wardrobe to get a pleasing look. If
nothing else, you should have a good time playing with a virtual paper doll :-) Rita L.[/quote:6dd99e1c7e]
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Posted by Tricia on Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:43 PM Post subject: Re: Styling for Tricia
Thanks.....now, to get brave enough to have DH measure me accurately instead of wishful guessing ;) T. Rita in MA
wrote: [quote:68cf282e33]Hi Tricia (and anybody else who might like to try this), You can "virtually" try on
different styles of garments by using an online tool called "My Virtual Model". I think it is sponsored by
Lands End and Sears, but there is absolutely no obligation to buy anything. I have been using it for years and they
have never 'come after' me :-) A jumping off site is > http://myvirtualmodel.com/en/index.htm From there, just
follow the instructions. Basically, you give it information about your size, height and body style. They even let you
select from a menu of hair styles and colors, along with a 'face'. Once you get a model that looks something like you,
you can dress it from menus of clothing (provided from Lands End catalog). This should give you an idea of what styles
look good on you and work for you. Once you know that, you can probably mix and match pieces from your existing
wardrobe to get a pleasing look. If nothing else, you should have a good time playing with a virtual paper doll :-)
Rita L.[/quote:68cf282e33]
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Posted by Rita in MA on Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:37 PM Post subject: Styling for Tricia
Hi Tricia (and anybody else who might like to try this), You can "virtually" try on different styles of
garments by using an online tool called "My Virtual Model". I think it is sponsored by Lands End and Sears,
but there is absolutely no obligation to buy anything. I have been using it for years and they have never 'come after'
me :-) A jumping off site is > http://myvirtualmodel.com/en/index.htm From there, just follow the instructions.
Basically, you give it information about your size, height and body style. They even let you select from a menu of
hair styles and colors, along with a 'face'. Once you get a model that looks something like you, you can dress it from
menus of clothing (provided from Lands End catalog). This should give you an idea of what styles look good on you and
work for you. Once you know that, you can probably mix and match pieces from your existing wardrobe to get a pleasing
look. If nothing else, you should have a good time playing with a virtual paper doll :-) Rita L.
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Posted by off kilter quilter@somwhe on Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:11 PM Post subject: The baby quilt for DH's coworker
Well, today was the baby shower - moved up a week so that I could go and not miss it due to doc appt for DS. Well, with
the weather they crazy way it has been (thanks Ernesto!), I had to decide if I should send DS to school and run the risk
of it closing early OR just keep him home and take him to the party with me. <sigh> An office is not a good place
for a 2yo and a 6yo. For the most part, DS was good, but DD was going bonkers. Anyway, we all had lunch and Jennell
opened her presents. SHe got some really cute things, and the office chipped in and bought her a cd player/projector
for the nursery. Then she opened the bag with the quilt - first comment was that it was HUGE...lol She noticed the
embroidery - from the back! and said she couldn't read it...lol. Turned it over and she was able to see that it was the
names of the 4 of us that contributed to the quilt top. They took a picture of her next to the quilt to send to the
company newsletter (I would be the quilt holder - hopefully, they managed to cut out my feet). The other women kept
saying that it was really all my doing and that I managed to work a miracle, given the condition of the blocks that they
had given me to work with. I took the polite road and said that it really wasn't that bad and that my dear friends on
the newsgroup helped me choose the sashing/backing fabric and let me bounce ideas off them for the layout...they asked
about the newsgroup, so you never know, we may have new members joining because of this project :-) Even the guys were
astounded!! When DH finally made it home, he said that Jennell *really* liked the quilt and just kept going on and on
about it, so I guess we all did a good job - the other women kept saying that I did all of the work...had to make sure
that got straightened out, I mean, I didn't do *all* of the blocks, they DID do work on it. When we were getting ready
to leave, the other women made the comment that there were a few others that were expecting.....told them to give me
some recovery time and that, if they got blocks together FIRST, I would consider getting it together for them....as long
as it was after the first of the year!! I'm still plugging away at the clothing for the children and I have to get
started on the CHristmas picture outfits - velvet and satin...ARGH! Just thought I would update all of you since you
were such a big help!! Larisa
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Posted by Carissa on Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:36 AM Post subject: Re: OT: But Sewing related uestion
Thank you both very much.. That was awsome. I am pleased to announce as well... that all went well :) My friend also
expresses many thanks as well :) Carissa -- http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn "Kris in Portland,
Oregon" <dkzmayo@msn.com> wrote in message news:1157055751.523338.34450@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
[quote:87f4cb46a3]This link will lead you straight to a eurohem your looking for...
http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.blogspot.com/2006/03/hemming-jeans-with-designer-eurohem.html Have fun, Kris Liz
MacDonald wrote: Hi Carissa, I found this using Google (watch out, the link may wrap)
http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.blogspot.com/2006_03_01_1ststeptosewingsuccess_archive.html It's about half the(long way)
down. Liz Carissa wrote: Hi, My friend phoned me yesterday with a question about a hem on her new Jeans. She said they
do not have a traditional hem but a frayed edge hem. She wants to hem them herself as they are too long. She has heard
of something called the euro hem. She thinks this is something that will preserve the frayed edge, but knows nothing
about sewing. I am a quilter not a seamstress, though I could ehm something if you begged and pleaded long enough lol.
Does anyone know about this hem? She is nervous to cut them without some idea. So I know a few of you guys in hear do
clothing too... What do you all think? Tips, tricks or otherwise? I can and will of course go look it up, but I am
terrible with pattern directions. Thank you Carissa in BC http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
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Posted by Kris in Portland, Oregon on Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:22 PM Post subject: Re: OT: But Sewing related uestion
This link will lead you straight to a eurohem your looking for... http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.blogspot.com/2006/03/
hemming-jeans-with-designer-eurohem.html Have fun, Kris Liz MacDonald wrote: [quote:83f98a0137]Hi Carissa, I found
this using Google (watch out, the link may wrap)
http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.blogspot.com/2006_03_01_1ststeptosewingsuccess_archive.html It's about half the(long way)
down. Liz Carissa wrote: Hi, My friend phoned me yesterday with a question about a hem on her new Jeans. She said they
do not have a traditional hem but a frayed edge hem. She wants to hem them herself as they are too long. She has heard
of something called the euro hem. She thinks this is something that will preserve the frayed edge, but knows nothing
about sewing. I am a quilter not a seamstress, though I could ehm something if you begged and pleaded long enough lol.
Does anyone know about this hem? She is nervous to cut them without some idea. So I know a few of you guys in hear do
clothing too... What do you all think? Tips, tricks or otherwise? I can and will of course go look it up, but I am
terrible with pattern directions. Thank you Carissa in BC http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
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Posted by Liz MacDonald on Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:05 PM Post subject: Re: OT: But Sewing related uestion
Hi Carissa, I found this using Google (watch out, the link