View entire thread: Fav yarn for aghans
Posted by suzee on Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:20 PM Post subject: Re: Fav yarn for aghans
cozyhomelife wrote: [quote:7073f5e9c6]I've been trying to think if I've ever seen this Plymouth Encore.... is it one
that you have to go to a yarn shop to get. I'm really enjoying everyone's input on this. I made up a sample block and
put all kinds or prospective yarns & colors that I had into it and washed and dried it to see if any turned taboo
due to pilling or some such. My Redheart SS, TLC Essentials, Jiffy, and Bernat Super Value, all came out of the washer
and dryer perfect. The Redheart did come out softer than it went in. [/quote:7073f5e9c6] Yes, it may soften up with
washing. The RH yarns from years and years ago don't, but the newer ones even feel softer in the skein than those did.
Some Plymouth yarns are carried by some of the Ben Franklin craft stores if you have any near you. sue
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View entire thread: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
Posted by ellice on Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:47 PM Post subject: Re: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
On 11/4/06 2:03 PM, "twerks" <werks@telus.net> wrote: [quote:9cc23fd6b8]Hello, My friend is looking
to join/communicate with a needlepoint group in Alberta. She is older, does not use the internet and moved here from
Wales last year. I am trying to help her. Is there anyone to point me in the right direction please? I have called the
craft stores in the area and they have no help to offer at this time. Thank you in advance!! Tanya Lyn Werk
"Twerks" You could also try the American Needlepoint guild, they could put you in[/quote:9cc23fd6b8] touch
with Canadian groups. I'm sure that we've had international, so to speak, members at ANG seminar. IIRC, someone from
BC (Vancouver or Victoria?) that was on this group went to ANG seminar a couple of years ago.
http://www.needlepoint.org/index.php Might take some phone calls, but hope this helps. ellice
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View entire thread: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
Posted by Addie Otto on Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:49 AM Post subject: Re: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
twerks wrote: [quote:b7dc122896]Hello, My friend is looking to join/communicate with a needlepoint group in Alberta.
She is older, does not use the internet and moved here from Wales last year. I am trying to help her. Is there anyone to
point me in the right direction please? I have called the craft stores in the area and they have no help to offer at
this time. Thank you in advance!! Tanya Lyn Werk "Twerks" Which part of Alberta is she
in?[/quote:b7dc122896] -- My blog- http://uk.360.yahoo.com/addie_otto My webshots album-
http://community.webshots.com/user/inkorea2000
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View entire thread: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
Posted by F.James Cripwell on Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:36 PM Post subject: Re: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
"twerks" (werks@telus.net) writes: [quote:64279bdfb5]Hello, My friend is looking to join/communicate with a
needlepoint group in Alberta. She is older, does not use the internet and moved here from Wales last year. I am trying
to help her. Is there anyone to point me in the right direction please? I have called the craft stores in the area and
they have no help to offer at this time. Thank you in advance!! Tanya Lyn Werk "Twerks" [/quote:64279bdfb5]
Try www.eac.ca. There are EAC groups at Calgary, Cochrane, Edmonton, and Cold Lake. HTH.
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View entire thread: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
Posted by twerks on Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:03 PM Post subject: Looking for needlepoint group in Alberta, Canada
Hello, My friend is looking to join/communicate with a needlepoint group in Alberta. She is older, does not use the
internet and moved here from Wales last year. I am trying to help her. Is there anyone to point me in the right
direction please? I have called the craft stores in the area and they have no help to offer at this time. Thank you in
advance!! Tanya Lyn Werk "Twerks"
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View entire thread: heat embossing
Posted by Karen AKA Kajikit on Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:40 PM Post subject: Re: heat embossing
On Tue, 7 Nov 2006 18:34:26 +0000 (UTC), "Lori" <lori@wcoil.com> wrote: [quote:42b2dd677e]A heat
embossing gun is on my christmas list, but until then, I've got a special birthday card to make that I'd like to try
some embossing on. I bought a really neat holographic embossing powder. I think I read somewhere that you can use your
oven. Anyone know the temperature and how long? I'll have to experiment, but a starting point would help.
[/quote:42b2dd677e] I don't know about an oven... but if you hold the sheet above your toaster you can emboss it that
way - your fingers will tend to get a bit scorched though! You can also use a bare lightbulb as a heat source... but the
heat gun works the best. I got mine at Walmart much cheaper than in the craft stores...
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View entire thread: COMM GOT INK Carol Heppner
Posted by CarolHeppner on Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:35 PM Post subject: COMM GOT INK Carol Heppner
Got Ink? Inkpads, that is... then read on... New Inking Book by Carol Heppner Art Smarts - New Educational Article by
Carol Heppner Scrapbook Talk/Class - Olyphant, PA INKING by Carol Heppner New book Do your inkpads sit on your shelf
- only seeing the light of day when a rubber stamp enters the room? What if I showed you how to take that under-used
inkpad and plain ol' paper to create some awesome-colored paper that is suitable for use in altered arts, ATC's,
collage, paper arts, rubber stamping and scrapbooking? I've specialized in ink techniques for over 10 years and written
many articles on the subject. Now, you can share my passion for this media though my new book entitled: INKING. My
book covers the types of inks in craft stores and how you can use them for more than just stamping an image. Learn fast
and easy ink techniques to apply ink on any size paper, which can then be used in various scrapbooking, greeting cards,
embellishments, and miniature book projects. The project instructions in the book are straight forward and easy to
understand. INKING by Carol Heppner Sterling/Chapelle 128 pages 8 1/2 X 10. All in color ISBN: 1-4027-2646-5
Visit www.carolheppner.com to learn more about my book INKING and to put your inkpads to work!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art Smarts by Carol Heppner New Article This educational column in Scrap & Stamp Arts
magazine explains various techniques and explores different topics of interest for the Scrap and Stamp Artist. The
column explains how readers can get more value from the products they purchase, then follows with demonstrated projects
and examples. Do you know the different types of inks on the market and how to care for them once you get them home?
You will after reading this article! Learn money-saving tips to keep those inkpad lasting longer. Use inks to create a
classy greeting card that features a spot for every family member, a 8 1/2 by 11-inch scrapbook layout for adults, and a
12-inch layout for the flower lover in all of us. View information about Art Smarts at:
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page697.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scrapbooking Basics with Carol Heppner
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page903.htm Genealogical Research Society of NE PA http://www.grsnp.org/ August
16, 2006 - Olyphant, PA at 7PM Do you live around Olyphant, PA, and are you interested in your family history? Then
discover the fun of Scrapbooking combined with your genealogy research to create spectacular "Family Memory
Albums." In this Scrapbooking Basics talk with Carol Heppner, you will learn about the various papers, inks,
powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in Scrapbooking. Find out how to apply ink to give new papers an aged look.
In addition, you will create your own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Email info@grsnp.org for information on
GRSNP and meeting. Carol Heppner's work has appeared in publications such as Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio,
Expression Magazine, and Scrap & Stamp Arts. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap & Stamp Arts, Scott
Publications, and is a Design Member of the Crafts and Hobby Association.
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View entire thread: Paper Making
Posted by Hebee Jeebes on Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:50 PM Post subject: Re: Paper Making
Some of the natural colorings are more stable than chemical ones, but not all and figuring out which are could be...
interesting. They do sell a de-acifying powder that makes the paper acid free, it isn't too expensive and you don't
use a lot at a time. Lignin is another story. That would depend on what you use to make your paper from. My feeling is
even if the paper browned from the lignin that as long as it was acid free it would age gracefully. As for getting
white, white paper for that you would use the paper pulp that you can buy in the craft stores. You get like 8 ounces
(which is a lot more than it would seem) and it comes in true pure colors including white. I don't know how often I
would use white white paper. I like the more natural earth colors myself. Robert
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View entire thread: free printables
Posted by missscrappie on Mon May 29, 2006 8:31 AM Post subject: Re: free printables
Jessica wrote: [quote:01c0d5b9c3]Miss scrappy - While I am not a digital scrapbooker, I've found that I like to visit
the digital scrapbooking sites, and download their papers and embelishments ot print out. You can google "digital
scrapbooking," for a start. One of the better collections i"ve found is at
"freedigitalscrapbooking.com" Also, as someone who pinched pennies these days, but still has a major
addiction to feed, I also will take the time to rifle through clearance bins at the craft stores, check garage sales
and thrift stores, and think about using things one might not otherwise think of. Good luck with your project! I hope
you share the results. Jessica missscrappie wrote: hi there ho can help me out? i'm making a scrapbook from my cat and
i'm looking on the internet for free printablles to use in my scrapbook. ho knows some good sites where I can download
for free or save immages to print out. do you have any idea? let me know I'll a preciate it. thanks miss
scrappy[/quote:01c0d5b9c3]
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View entire thread: free printables
Posted by Cavaliers on Sat May 27, 2006 1:57 AM Post subject: Re: free printables
Hi there, What is diginal scrapbooking? Haven't a clue Diana "Jessica" <Jcicely@gmail.com> wrote in
message news:1148578093.662265.300860@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... [quote:efaae4ec77]Miss scrappy - While I am not
a digital scrapbooker, I've found that I like to visit the digital scrapbooking sites, and download their papers and
embelishments ot print out. You can google "digital scrapbooking," for a start. One of the better
collections i"ve found is at "freedigitalscrapbooking.com" Also, as someone who pinched pennies these
days, but still has a major addiction to feed, I also will take the time to rifle through clearance bins at the craft
stores, check garage sales and thrift stores, and think about using things one might not otherwise think of. Good luck
with your project! I hope you share the results. Jessica missscrappie wrote: hi there ho can help me out? i'm making
a scrapbook from my cat and i'm looking on the internet for free printablles to use in my scrapbook. ho knows some good
sites where I can download for free or save immages to print out. do you have any idea? let me know I'll a preciate it.
thanks miss scrappy [/quote:efaae4ec77]
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View entire thread: free printables
Posted by Jessica on Thu May 25, 2006 6:28 PM Post subject: Re: free printables
Miss scrappy - While I am not a digital scrapbooker, I've found that I like to visit the digital scrapbooking sites,
and download their papers and embelishments ot print out. You can google "digital scrapbooking," for a start.
One of the better collections i"ve found is at "freedigitalscrapbooking.com" Also, as someone who
pinched pennies these days, but still has a major addiction to feed, I also will take the time to rifle through
clearance bins at the craft stores, check garage sales and thrift stores, and think about using things one might not
otherwise think of. Good luck with your project! I hope you share the results. Jessica missscrappie wrote:
[quote:e9685fdc7a]hi there ho can help me out? i'm making a scrapbook from my cat and i'm looking on the internet for
free printablles to use in my scrapbook. ho knows some good sites where I can download for free or save immages to print
out. do you have any idea? let me know I'll a preciate it. thanks miss scrappy[/quote:e9685fdc7a]
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View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:38 PM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
Thanks for the info on where to look at Michaels. I think it would be a good idea to buy one small box and see how I
like them before going wild. SAD On 10/5/06 8:25 AM, in article 1160061923.748653.119000@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com,
"Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: [quote:c50d5c739e] Wave Jumper wrote: Thanks for the info on
the chalk pencils, Inky Huggz. Sounds great. I'll have to see if my craft stores in the area have some so I can use my
40% and 50% coupons. SAD On 10/3/06 9:08 PM, in article 1159934916.551367.127630@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com,
"Roscoe2" roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: " Inky Huggz, how do you use chalk pencils, like watercolor
crayons but without the water? SAD I use the chalk pencils like a colored pencil, but instead of blending them with a
blender pen or gamsol, I use a q-tip. The nice thing about the chalk pencils is that you do not have to seal them with
hair spray or fixative. I just outline what I want to color and blend inward. It is nice and i don't have to worry
about spraying the chalk and it is a much smother and well for lack of a better term but softer chalkier look. Clear as
Mud? Ha ha. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN Hi SAD, Check out your local Michaels over by the
pencils for drawing and such. Our Michael's has them by the individual markers, prismacolor pencils and such. Good luck
you will absolutely love them. If you have trouble finding them, I know that the Angel Company sells them. Check out
my website at http://missy.ismyangel.net When you find them, let me know what you think of them. I know that you will
want to get rid of all of your other chalks. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN [/quote:c50d5c739e]
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View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Roscoe2 on Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:25 PM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
Wave Jumper wrote: [quote:2f121bfa83]Thanks for the info on the chalk pencils, Inky Huggz. Sounds great. I'll have to
see if my craft stores in the area have some so I can use my 40% and 50% coupons. SAD On 10/3/06 9:08 PM, in article
1159934916.551367.127630@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Roscoe2" roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: " Inky
Huggz, how do you use chalk pencils, like watercolor crayons but without the water? SAD I use the chalk pencils like a
colored pencil, but instead of blending them with a blender pen or gamsol, I use a q-tip. The nice thing about the
chalk pencils is that you do not have to seal them with hair spray or fixative. I just outline what I want to color and
blend inward. It is nice and i don't have to worry about spraying the chalk and it is a much smother and well for lack
of a better term but softer chalkier look. Clear as Mud? Ha ha. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN
[/quote:2f121bfa83] Hi SAD, Check out your local Michaels over by the pencils for drawing and such. Our Michael's has
them by the individual markers, prismacolor pencils and such. Good luck you will absolutely love them. If you have
trouble finding them, I know that the Angel Company sells them. Check out my website at http://missy.ismyangel.net
When you find them, let me know what you think of them. I know that you will want to get rid of all of your other
chalks. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN > >
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View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:18 PM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
Thanks for the info on the chalk pencils, Inky Huggz. Sounds great. I'll have to see if my craft stores in the area
have some so I can use my 40% and 50% coupons. SAD On 10/3/06 9:08 PM, in article
1159934916.551367.127630@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote:
[quote:90065fa709]" Inky Huggz, how do you use chalk pencils, like watercolor crayons but without the water? SAD
I use the chalk pencils like a colored pencil, but instead of blending them with a blender pen or gamsol, I use a q-tip.
The nice thing about the chalk pencils is that you do not have to seal them with hair spray or fixative. I just outline
what I want to color and blend inward. It is nice and i don't have to worry about spraying the chalk and it is a much
smother and well for lack of a better term but softer chalkier look. Clear as Mud? Ha ha. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson
Angel #1754 North Branch, MN [/quote:90065fa709]
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View entire thread: AD GOT INK Carol Heppner
Posted by CarolHeppner on Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:36 PM Post subject: AD GOT INK Carol Heppner
Got Ink? Inkpads, that is... then read on... New Inking Book by Carol Heppner Art Smarts - New Educational Article by
Carol Heppner Scrapbook Talk/Class - Olyphant, PA INKING by Carol Heppner New book Do your inkpads sit on your shelf
- only seeing the light of day when a rubber stamp enters the room? What if I showed you how to take that under-used
inkpad and plain ol' paper to create some awesome-colored paper that is suitable for use in altered arts, ATC's,
collage, paper arts, rubber stamping and scrapbooking? I've specialized in ink techniques for over 10 years and written
many articles on the subject. Now, you can share my passion for this media though my new book entitled: INKING. My
book covers the types of inks in craft stores and how you can use them for more than just stamping an image. Learn fast
and easy ink techniques to apply ink on any size paper, which can then be used in various scrapbooking, greeting cards,
embellishments, and miniature book projects. The project instructions in the book are straight forward and easy to
understand. INKING by Carol Heppner Sterling/Chapelle 128 pages 8 1/2 X 10. All in color ISBN: 1-4027-2646-5
Visit www.carolheppner.com to learn more about my book INKING and to put your inkpads to work!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art Smarts by Carol Heppner New Article This educational column in Scrap & Stamp Arts
magazine explains various techniques and explores different topics of interest for the Scrap and Stamp Artist. The
column explains how readers can get more value from the products they purchase, then follows with demonstrated projects
and examples. Do you know the different types of inks on the market and how to care for them once you get them home?
You will after reading this article! Learn money-saving tips to keep those inkpad lasting longer. Use inks to create a
classy greeting card that features a spot for every family member, a 8 1/2 by 11-inch scrapbook layout for adults, and a
12-inch layout for the flower lover in all of us. View information about Art Smarts at:
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page697.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scrapbooking Basics with Carol Heppner
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page903.htm Genealogical Research Society of NE PA http://www.grsnp.org/ August
16, 2006 - Olyphant, PA at 7PM Do you live around Olyphant, PA, and are you interested in your family history? Then
discover the fun of Scrapbooking combined with your genealogy research to create spectacular "Family Memory
Albums." In this Scrapbooking Basics talk with Carol Heppner, you will learn about the various papers, inks,
powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in Scrapbooking. Find out how to apply ink to give new papers an aged look.
In addition, you will create your own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Email info@grsnp.org for information on
GRSNP and meeting. Carol Heppner's work has appeared in publications such as Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio,
Expression Magazine, and Scrap & Stamp Arts. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap & Stamp Arts, Scott
Publications, and is a Design Member of the Crafts and Hobby Association.
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View entire thread: Woodburning Gourds
Posted by Jewel Aye on Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:44 PM Post subject: Re: Woodburning Gourds
In article <Kfusg.14$Sk5.10@fe06.lga>, cris@noinfo.com says... [quote:ff50b0bdb7] I need a woodburning and/or
gourd guru here. Just started doing this and have a couple of questions: [/quote:ff50b0bdb7] There are professional
woodburning tools that are totally different from those sold in craft stores in kit form. Don't overlook the value of
fine rotary carving tools. Most gourd artists I know rely on them for scroll work and other type carving rather than
using woodburners - or as another option to woodburners. Dental drills are highly valued for gourd carving.
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View entire thread: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear plast
Posted by Don Stauffer on Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:53 PM Post subject: Re: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear p
RAM³ wrote: [quote:61d3896e85]"Doc" <docsavage20@xhotmail.comx> wrote in message
news:hcfmg.9253$o4.8226@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... What would you recommend to give one side of a clear sheet
like lucite or plexi a "frosted" appearance? I need it to be as even as possible - i.e. without visible
striations/unevenness when held up to light, and little or as tiny a grain as possible (*no* grain would be ideal) for
projecting an image onto one side. I thought about sandblasting, is there an off the shelf chemical that would do this?
Thanks for all input. How about simply buying frosted Lucite sheets? http://www.lucitecp.com/Myst.asp comes in
clear and colors... Or sand the surface with #400 or #600 paper. Or, craft stores sell a[/quote:61d3896e85] spray
can of stuff made to frost windows and lamp panes.
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View entire thread: anti-stain liquid
Posted by Javahut on Wed May 24, 2006 8:17 PM Post subject: Re: anti-stain liquid
[quote:0b2558892c]Always wondered? Who are "they" , as in "they're all afraid...." "they"
can't see the expression on a face on the internet, how do "they" know how the phrase was intended? The words
themselves aren't too awful fearful. It isn't insulting anyone. No name calling involved, (that will probably start
with the next reply). Just thought I should take it around a bit of curve toward the "off topic" direction. I
have big shoulders, I can stand being chastised for doing so. Actually, I don't care..... But I just wondered who
"they" were. I'm assuming "they" are folks like me -- new to the craft and this newsgroup --
whose first impression is of an unwelcoming community with a maturity level of a teenager. Hurray for kill files. -Ray
Exactly.... sad to say Java but he's right. Newbies get jumped on here regularly. OH, shit, forgot to be
sensitive!![/quote:0b2558892c] For gosh sakes, toughen up a little, the whole world doesn't give a damn about
sensitivities. I haven't seen anything, except maybe the Brady crap,(kill filed him myself long ago, your right!
hurray) that would bother anyone with an adult maturity, some of it is not meant seriously, so when people take it that
way, I run with it. For those that are expecting detailed answers to minor to questions they are to lazy to do any
personal research on, oh friggin' well. This is the internet, not that anyone has to be rude, but to expect the
sensitivity of a personal conversation is not very realistic. and who cares anyway!!? Should I care if Ray kill files
me? Not hardly, he can pound sand for all I care, don't know him, don't miss him in my life. If you can't stand the
heat, stay the hell out of the kitchen. Having said that, when I have seen a question that someone has that I have the
answer for or can at least be helpful with , in my experience, I post it. Seriously and with dignity toward the topic
and poster. When I see something stupid, I "used to" jump on them too. Now I simply don't care, in fact this
topic is worth no more of my time or thought. BUT, to stay on the OP topic, what is wrong with Moon's answer? If you
care enough about the material you buy, to scour the internet and ask every one that posts "where can I get the
best deal where I am at?" why in the world would you store it somewhere that it can be attacked by anything???
Youghiogheny stores all their glass OUTSIDE YEAR AROUND!! in PA Kokomo stores their glass in unheated huge high
ceilinged barns! in IN both snow/cold states, Lins, made in FL,now closed, used to store it in a small rooms, out of
the sunlight and rain, but open to big bugs! that got squished between sheets, (it wipes off) . Never heard any of
them mention anything about abnormalities on their glass. I store all my glass under a roof, inside 4 walls, and have no
problems, with any color, transparency, or texture. Now why is Moon's answer so scary again? If your new and that
scares you, better stay away...it only gets better..
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View entire thread: Hi everyone-I have a question about getting rid of stash
Posted by LizardGumbo on Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:17 AM Post subject: Re: Hi everyone-I have a question about getting rid of stash
Brenda Lewis wrote: [quote:483ddb09e2]I don't know that needlework stuff is re-selling well anywhere because we are,
sadly, out of vogue right now. Wait, sadly? No, DEFIANTLY! [/quote:483ddb09e2] At this point in time and to my great
selfishness, I believe this is a good thing. Actually, I think most cycles are good things. It gives time to
regroup, refocus, and redirect one's efforts in his chosen art/craft. On the other hand, hand-dyers of both fabrics
and fibers are springing up everywhere and there is demand for a greater variety of charts than I've ever seen before.
I think what we are witnessing is the a) dying of brick and mortar stores for reasons we've discussed before
(including, but not limited to, crappy service and crappy hours), b) turning of brick and mortar needle-pulling-thread
stores into knitting and crocheting stores--just cause it's "in vogue" right now, and c) the devaluation of
the long-term craftsman for the short-term. When this discussion came up on another board, a lady named Sisu posted
this essay in response to the idea that people want "quick crafts" and stitching just isn't that. It (and
its followup email) really touched me, and she said I could share her words: [quote:483ddb09e2]I think it because we
have become an 'instant gratification' society in the US. In the time it takes to stitch even a small piece, you could
knit a purse, scarf, even a sweater. You could fill an entire scrapbook, and make endless numbers of beaded baubles.
People like fast crafts. I have a neighbor who is a very talented painter. She thinks taking 2 days for one painting is
a long time. When she saw some of my pieces and asked me how long they took, I thought she was going to choke when I
told her that an hour a day would get it done in 2 years. She said she would never get into a craft that took that long,
and I think that is the increasing mentality among busy soccer moms and babysitting grandma's. No time, no time, no
time. Me personally, I believe in doing something lasting. Look how many antique samplers and things there are from the
1800's and even the 1700's. And that was before we knew about acids and such. Imagine how long our well cared for pieces
may last. Much longer than a sweater or a scrap book page I believe. And with greater value. Sisu [/quote:483ddb09e2]
and its email followup: [quote:483ddb09e2]I want to leave a legacy for my children and their children and many more
down the road that I will never know. My family is horribly short[/quote:483ddb09e2] lived (my father died at 42, my
mother at 56) and I was in my 30's before I had my first child, so there is a good chance I may never see my
grandchildren. But I want to leave them something that speaks of my time, my life, and my love. Something my hands
created. Something that may speak to them of patience and determination, that shows them that perseverance is the
road to success. It may do none of that. They may look at it and say "It's nice, but just not my style".
But I can hope. How many of us stitchers have looked at an antique sampler and wondered about the girl or woman who
stitched it? Looked at the year and tried to picture the clothing she may have worn. Was her hair up? Did she wear a
bonnet? Was she the daughter of a farmer, a merchant, a priest? Did she enjoy her stitching or was it a chore, simply
a task to be completed? Were her mistakes a sign of carelessness or a sign or stitching by the too dim light of an
oil lantern? [quote:483ddb09e2] I want my descendants to wonder about me. Call it vanity, or maybe a desire for
immortality. Perhaps it is selfish. But I want them to think, to wonder, to feel connected to the past and to me. One
last point. Neither of my parents created anything lasting, besides their children of course. They had no hobbies
other than drinking. I have nothing that speaks of who they were as a person. I think that is what makes me desire to
leave something. I know when I die, my parents will be forgotten. Just another branch that the storms of time broke
from the family tree, leaving no trace other than a scar. I intend to attach my branch firmly. In threads of many
colors and with row upon row of tiny little x's. Sisu [/quote:483ddb09e2] In my recent venture I've had occasion to
cross paths with some older ladies who are needlepointers from way before I was born, who shared with me some of the
history behind it and some reasons for the contempt I had been feeling from needlepointers as being "only a cross
stitcher." It was an interesting history. But needlepoint is alive and thriving here in the US, and there are
shops that cater to the needlepointer, so I don't see any reason to weep for seemingly being out of favor (I know you
didn't, Brenda--but I've seen it elsewhere!). Now, I have a dual-pronged purpose to opening up shop (right now with
charts and later with a shop). One is to make money doing what I love (stitching and crunching numbers) and not being
a slave to my keyboard (medical transcription) anymore. The second is to be on the crest of the new wave of brick and
mortar stores that do what the current ones (you know, the ones I gripe about constantly) don't. I refuse to believe
that an economy with as many people spending as much money on leisure activities as they do is in any danger of being
suddenly unable to support needlework. /rant And that was my little philosophical needlework nonsense for the day.
Back to the grind. -- Elizabeth Pop the bubbles to reply. Website: http://www.effervescentdesigns.com WIP:
http://www.effervescentdesigns.com/wip.htm Work to date: http://www.effervescentdesigns.com/portfolio.htm
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View entire thread: Scrapbook stores in the UK (London)
Posted by Klara on Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:51 PM Post subject: Re: Scrapbook stores in the UK (London)
Hello Stars, I live in London too so hopefully I can pass one some useful info! There are generally very few dedicated
scrapbooking stores and certainly nothing like you have in the US. Cardmaking is a very popular pastime here.
Scrapbooking is still relatively new here (but rapidly gaining on popularity), but we don't get large value packs of
materials etc. like in the US. A lot of small local arts & crafts stores now carry some basic materials such as
punches, basic cardstock and paper, albums, stickers. There might be a shop like that near you but I have not really
been to many local shops. (I sometimes go to the Wheatsheaf Art Shop in Baker Street.) Outside London, I have been to
the Craft Barn in Lingfield (which won the "Best Craft Shop in the South East") and Creative Pastimes near
Limpsfield (which won the second best shop award in the South East). Both are quite small but have a reasonable range of
(in my opinion) overpriced goods. Every now and again, there are sales in these shops, but nothing too spectacular.
And certainly there are no American-style coupons... There is also the QVC shopping channel which sells mostly sets of
good quality materials. This Sunday, there is a 24-hour craft day, starting at midnight, with some scrapbooking slots -
you can watch on freeview, cable or the internet. It is a must watch for me :-) Personally, I tend to get my
scrapbooking supplies from online shops as they tend to be cheaper and there is more and more of them and they often
have newer stuff. Also service is generally very good, I mostly get my goods within 2-3 days. I hope you can find what
you are looking for & good luck! Klara P.S. I am a 32-year old Czech/South African living in London... (new to
scrapbooking but addicted) If you would like to get together and talk scrapbooking, feel free to contact me on klarajw
AT tesco DOT net
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View entire thread: OT: Back from Monterey with Dave
Posted by Judy SA on Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:12 PM Post subject: Re: Back from Monterey with Dave
That sounds like a lot of fun :) Enjoy your new camera :) Judy, SA "King's Crown"
<qoe@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Q_Fug.9196$PE1.8662@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
[quote:215daabfb5]Had a great time in Monterey with Dave and my family. Didn't take long for him to fit right in with
my kooky family. I think we all laughed for four days straight. As any of you that have met Dave know he's such a
friendly good hearted man and I think he could get along with anyone. It was such a joy to get to know him better.
First thing that happened on the trip is my digital camera stopped working... yet again. It's the craziest thing ... it
works at home I take it on a trip and it freezes up. I get home it works fine and then I don't see about getting a new
one. I missed taking any pictures the whole first day, but Dave said he'd share his thank goodness. Dave couldn't stop
talking about how much he loves his new camera and how April has a similar one and she loves it too. So, it was the
mother of enabling... I bought a new camera while on the trip. hahaha We had stopped at Target to get supplies...
water, milk, new camera. :) Ok the camera wasn't planned, but my husband saw the same camera Dave had and it was for a
really good price. So, he says let's just do it and retire the old digital camera. I suggested we go to the Monterey
Bay Aquarium and Dave said he just loves stuff like that as do we. Brochure said it would take 3 hours to see everything
and 6 hours later we were done. We just loved looking at everything, seeing special movies and caught the feeding of
the otters and the penguins. Dave suggested we go see the local mission. Being a Californian and never seeing one a
friend pointed out to me that it was sacrilege that I had never visited one, so it was top on the list of things to see.
We spent about 3 hours there and Dave and my husband really bonded over the religious information of the mission. We
got to see 2 wedding parties there and hear the bells ring after each wedding, which I recorded with the movie feature
of my new camera. We also went to see a light house, a fire house, and 2 scrapbook stores. One of the scrapbook stores
was about 20 miles away, but that didn't stop us. We knew it was going to be close to closing, but hoped it would still
be open. We got there 5 minutes before closing. As I pulled up I yelled "Dave quick jump out and stick your foot
in the door before they lock up!" As we walked in Dave asked if we needed to shop fast and the owner was the nicest
gal. She said, "No take your time I've got things to do and besides my husband and I after all these years of
marriage don't have hot dates anymore we have luke warm dates." We all laughed. Dave and I made it worth her
while to stay open. Dave loved his license plates I made and he gave me some great scrapbook and craft supplies to use.
Good time had by all. We're looking forward to seeing Dave again. In fact my children have already invited themselves
to Oklahoma. haha Lynne [/quote:215daabfb5]
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View entire thread: OT: Back from Monterey with Dave
Posted by Deb in AR on Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:24 PM Post subject: Re: Back from Monterey with Dave
Dave's so much fun. I'm glad your family had a good time with him. So glad you retired the camera, too. Can't go on
a trip and not take pictures, that's just tragic! -- Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Pages complete 2006
= 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week "King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:Q_Fug.9196$PE1.8662@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:eb85a641a9]Had a great time in Monterey with Dave
and my family. Didn't take long for him to fit right in with my kooky family. I think we all laughed for four days
straight. As any of you that have met Dave know he's such a friendly good hearted man and I think he could get along
with anyone. It was such a joy to get to know him better. First thing that happened on the trip is my digital camera
stopped working... yet again. It's the craziest thing ... it works at home I take it on a trip and it freezes up. I
get home it works fine and then I don't see about getting a new one. I missed taking any pictures the whole first day,
but Dave said he'd share his thank goodness. Dave couldn't stop talking about how much he loves his new camera and how
April has a similar one and she loves it too. So, it was the mother of enabling... I bought a new camera while on the
trip. hahaha We had stopped at Target to get supplies... water, milk, new camera. :) Ok the camera wasn't planned,
but my husband saw the same camera Dave had and it was for a really good price. So, he says let's just do it and retire
the old digital camera. I suggested we go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Dave said he just loves stuff like that as
do we. Brochure said it would take 3 hours to see everything and 6 hours later we were done. We just loved looking at
everything, seeing special movies and caught the feeding of the otters and the penguins. Dave suggested we go see the
local mission. Being a Californian and never seeing one a friend pointed out to me that it was sacrilege that I had
never visited one, so it was top on the list of things to see. We spent about 3 hours there and Dave and my husband
really bonded over the religious information of the mission. We got to see 2 wedding parties there and hear the bells
ring after each wedding, which I recorded with the movie feature of my new camera. We also went to see a light house, a
fire house, and 2 scrapbook stores. One of the scrapbook stores was about 20 miles away, but that didn't stop us. We
knew it was going to be close to closing, but hoped it would still be open. We got there 5 minutes before closing. As
I pulled up I yelled "Dave quick jump out and stick your foot in the door before they lock up!" As we walked
in Dave asked if we needed to shop fast and the owner was the nicest gal. She said, "No take your time I've got
things to do and besides my husband and I after all these years of marriage don't have hot dates anymore we have luke
warm dates." We all laughed. Dave and I made it worth her while to stay open. Dave loved his license plates I
made and he gave me some great scrapbook and craft supplies to use. Good time had by all. We're looking forward to
seeing Dave again. In fact my children have already invited themselves to Oklahoma. haha Lynne [/quote:eb85a641a9]
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Posted by Sandy on Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:14 PM Post subject: Re: Back from Monterey with Dave
Sounds like all of you had a great vacation. What kind of camera did you get? I'm still hoping for a new one for
Christmas. Sandy "King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:Q_Fug.9196$PE1.8662@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:809c0ad95e]Had a great time in Monterey with Dave
and my family. Didn't take long for him to fit right in with my kooky family. I think we all laughed for four days
straight. As any of you that have met Dave know he's such a friendly good hearted man and I think he could get along
with anyone. It was such a joy to get to know him better. First thing that happened on the trip is my digital camera
stopped working... yet again. It's the craziest thing ... it works at home I take it on a trip and it freezes up. I
get home it works fine and then I don't see about getting a new one. I missed taking any pictures the whole first day,
but Dave said he'd share his thank goodness. Dave couldn't stop talking about how much he loves his new camera and how
April has a similar one and she loves it too. So, it was the mother of enabling... I bought a new camera while on the
trip. hahaha We had stopped at Target to get supplies... water, milk, new camera. :) Ok the camera wasn't planned,
but my husband saw the same camera Dave had and it was for a really good price. So, he says let's just do it and retire
the old digital camera. I suggested we go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Dave said he just loves stuff like that as
do we. Brochure said it would take 3 hours to see everything and 6 hours later we were done. We just loved looking at
everything, seeing special movies and caught the feeding of the otters and the penguins. Dave suggested we go see the
local mission. Being a Californian and never seeing one a friend pointed out to me that it was sacrilege that I had
never visited one, so it was top on the list of things to see. We spent about 3 hours there and Dave and my husband
really bonded over the religious information of the mission. We got to see 2 wedding parties there and hear the bells
ring after each wedding, which I recorded with the movie feature of my new camera. We also went to see a light house, a
fire house, and 2 scrapbook stores. One of the scrapbook stores was about 20 miles away, but that didn't stop us. We
knew it was going to be close to closing, but hoped it would still be open. We got there 5 minutes before closing. As
I pulled up I yelled "Dave quick jump out and stick your foot in the door before they lock up!" As we walked
in Dave asked if we needed to shop fast and the owner was the nicest gal. She said, "No take your time I've got
things to do and besides my husband and I after all these years of marriage don't have hot dates anymore we have luke
warm dates." We all laughed. Dave and I made it worth her while to stay open. Dave loved his license plates I
made and he gave me some great scrapbook and craft supplies to use. Good time had by all. We're looking forward to
seeing Dave again. In fact my children have already invited themselves to Oklahoma. haha Lynne [/quote:809c0ad95e]
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View entire thread: Hand piecing
Posted by Cats on Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:06 AM Post subject: Re: wooden pressing tool
http://www.ardcotemplates.com/lwi.shtml http://softexpressions.com/software/notions/iron.htm#finger (scroll down for
two other versions) Icy pole sticks (popsicle sticks? - sold in bags of a couple of hundred in craft stores here)
will do almost the same. We draw smiley faces on ours ;-)) lol The wood in the sticks is so soft it can be
trimmed to a wedge/point shape at one end and used to help guide seam allowances right under the needle. If the
needle does hit it - no damage! -- 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:unZUg.7026$o71.2190@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... :
Unless you have an unusually long extension cord, you're not going to be : able to do much pressing while traveling
anyway. I have a cute little : wooden tool that does an admirable job of pressing when something more than : finger-
pressing is needed. A hard flat surface such as a book would do just : fine for your traveling ironing board if you're
only using the wooden tool : for pressing. I just looked in the Clotilde catalog so I could tell you the : tool's
name but it isn't there. Maybe I found it at Nancy's Notions. Polly : : "Debra"
<debnbilll@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message : news:3gk8i2t6f96q7gri9pqe7caecdf1ir766c@4ax.com... : > On Wed,
04 Oct 2006 16:31:31 +0100, Hanne Gottliebsen : > <hago@dcs.qmul.ac.uk> wrote: : > : >>So, since I'll
be doing some stupid amount of travelling this Autumn, I : >>have decided to take up hand piecing. : >> :
>>My hand applique is so slow and requires too much effort to be done : >>without utmost concentration (I'm
a beginner!), but I did try hand : >>piecing a little, and it seems so much easier. : >> : >>However,
when do you press? I'm going to be doing 9-patches. Should I : >>stitch a row of three patches, then press to one
side and then join with : >>the next row? Or maybe not to one side, maybe towards the darker patches :
>>or whatever. : >> : >>When machine piecing, I press after each seam, but then I usually chain :
>>piece. : >> : >>I'm guessing that one could easily stitch the whole 9-patch without :
>>needing to press, but then how would I press it to lay smooth afterwards? : >> : >> :
>>Thanks! : >> : >>Hanne in London : > : > Wait until you have several blocks done and do all
the pressing at : > once. Simply lay each finished block face down and press the seams in : > whichever
direction you think will work best. : > : > What size quilt do you plan to make with the 9 patches? Or is quilt :
> size going to be determined by the number of patches you can do during : > your travels? : > : > BTW,
your hand stitching will improve during the travel piecing so : > hand applique will be easier for future projects.
: > Debra in VA : > See my quilts at : > http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere : :
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View entire thread: Michigan Quilt Shops
Posted by Don/Gen on Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:22 PM Post subject: Re: Michigan Quilt Shops
There's also Viking Sewing Center on Jackson in Ann Arbor. That's my favorite--I even just drove 4hrs. each way for a
class I REALLY wanted there. Their fabric selection is great. There's a shop in Belleville--Threads and Treasures.
The shop is behind the house-parking is not good, but I usually park in the pre-school lot next to it. Good quality
fabrics, with 20% off all fabrics, even Hoffmans. The owner is a very nice person. I actually do most of my quilting
fabric buying at those 2 stores, rather than the ones in the Columbus area. Gen "Tricia"
<cricket527@e-garfield.com> wrote in message news:1155048115.126608.179200@n13g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
[quote:ce8a65f469] Butterflywings wrote: Wave at family from Lansing to Detroit to Grayling to Gaylord to Petoskey to
Newberry. Butterfly (who won't be making it to MI this year after all ) =( Petoskey has a little LQS called Calico
Corner or something like that....It's across from the temporary casino hotel basically on 131 but if it isn't on your
way, it's not fantastic enough that I'd recommend a detour. New to the northern Michigan area, I'll be watching this
thread with interest -- didn't have much in LQS that I can recall in the Ann Arbor area where I lived -- we had a
Country Stitches (?) satellite store, TSWLTH (reg and ETC), Ypsilanti had a Hancocks and a WalMart. OH! Wait! Ypsi
does have a cute little LQS in an old barn near/at Michigan Ave and Carpenter Road, just off US23. I just didn't get in
there much after I realized what they were (you'll see signs for Antiques -- that's for the building next door to them)
because I wasn't finding the time to work on the craft. I believe the Ypsi shop is called The Quilting Season. If you
are on Michigan Ave, headed towards downtown Ypsi (which I think should be approx. east but Michigan Ave is a spoke
wheel that runs diagonal) and you've just passed Carpenter Road, you'll have a gas station on your right, an Aunt
Millie's outlet on your right, the entrance to a trailer park on your right, and then it is time to start looking on
your left for the Antiques sign and the red barn (the barn is the quilt shop). Not a must see by any means BUT if that
happens to be an area you are stopping in for a pit stop and stretch your legs stop, it could be nice to wander about.
Also, going through that area, don't trust any signs you see for rest areas on 23 -- they've taken them all out in the
vicinity of A^2 and Ypsi because of the correctional facility -- a good excuse get just off the expressway and head to
that gas station to use their facility and Oh Look Honey, a quaint quilt store ;) Best Wishes, T. [/quote:ce8a65f469]
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View entire thread: wool batting - Texas?
Posted by Ann on Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:19 AM Post subject: Re: wool batting - Texas?
Do a google search for "hobbs wool batting" I got just a bit over 200 result hits with online stores that
sell. This blurp from http://www.hobbsbondedfibers.com/craft.html which is located in Waco, TX If you are a consumer
looking for your favorite Hobbs products we recommend calling your favorite quilt shop, craft store or fabric retailer
and ask for it by name. If they do not stock what you are looking for, ask them to order it for you. If you are unable
to find Hobbs products locally, you may order from various mail order resources or give us a call at (254) 741-0040
and ask for the customer service department. It is our desire to provide quilters with the best products available.
Thank you for selecting Hobbs! Good luck Ann "Bob & Kathleen" <rkpoznick@hdcharter.net> wrote
in message news:mQYtg.74$Ri2.37@fe04.lga... [quote:c5591e2312]DH and I took a class today with Elsie Campbell on hand
quilting. We used Hobbs wool batting. Anyone in North Texas know of a store that carries it? If not, anyone know of a
reputable online store who carries it? I have tried Quilt Country in Lewisville (where we took our class), Cabbage Rose
in Fort Worth and Peachtree Quilts here in Weatherford. It worked really well for hand quilting and my stitches came out
even and small! Kathleen in TX[/quote:c5591e2312]
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View entire thread: OT a thank you to Tricia
Posted by Tricia on Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:26 PM Post subject: Re: LQS interview
Sandy Ellison wrote: [quote:a67b3214b2]For your interview at the quilt shop, or just when turning in the app: dress
comfortably. What are the other clerks wearing? Your last interview outfit would be fine, that pretty pink/fuscia and
the slacks, just dressy enough for a prospective employee without being expected to be that "dressy" on a
regular basis (at least for the quilt shops I've been in); dressing up a bit for a First Impression is good. Taking some
samples along w/ you is a good idea BUT don't over-sell yourself. [/quote:a67b3214b2] Well, I was "to the
nines" as far as work clothes go upon dropping off my letter and application: The only blazer I own, an olive
green top that I usually wear casual because it has a slight stain/mark on it (but was well hidden by the blazer that I
had on -- hey, it was the *only* thing that went with the blazer), and the navy pants and shoes. However, the person I
really needed to impress wasn't there and I don't think I'm going through wearing that again when I stop in on Wednesday
to try and catch the owner. I will probably go back to the original outfit. No over-selling myself will be hard -- as
will not subconsciously sabatoging (sp?) myself. [quote:a67b3214b2] You don't need many clothes for a job; we are
women: we Accessorize! <g [/quote:a67b3214b2] Yeah, see there is skill to that too which I lack *snicker*
[quote:a67b3214b2] Knitting at the quilt shops: no thanks. Be one or the other, please. Like the lqs near me who
couldn't decide whether to be a Sewing Center, Bernina Shop, Embroidery Shop, Quilt Shop, or whatever else was popular
at the latest vendors' market. Pick one or 2 and do them well. That owner couldn't please herself, much less live up to
the varied customers' expectations, & closed after less than 2 yrs.. Something Joann's & Hancock's chain stores
haven't figured out: if you're a Sewing Center, being a Sewing Center, not a supplier of cheap craft supplies and
cheaper "Home Décor." Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy -- proud of you for getting out there -- keep going!
Yeaaaaaa: Tricia! Thanks! Ya know, I can see the need to add inventory options as trends[/quote:a67b3214b2] change but
being too overcrowded (like our small JoAnns around here) is just wrong! I actually like the wide variety of items
(including craft, etc.) at the larger JoAnns, although if I'm very honest, when I want something like that, I *usually*
try to go to Michaels. Ah well.... To definitely keep this On Topic: I finally found the fabric I want for my next
"round" of the Pinwheel thing I'm designing as I go. It was at the LQS I'm applying to -- now, I just need to
figure out how much I need because being a Moda, it's a bit pricer than I usually can afford. That question (how to
figure out, etc.) will be coming later on. (I'm so hoping there is a discount for employees at this store *veg*)
Tricia
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View entire thread: OT a thank you to Tricia
Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:41 PM Post subject: LQS interview Re: OT -- no, a Thank *you* FROM Tricia
Howdy! Going to snip, in the friendliest way, a bunch of stuff and get to the Local Quilt Shop part and be On Topic.
<g> For your interview at the quilt shop, or just when turning in the app: dress comfortably. What are the other
clerks wearing? Your last interview outfit would be fine, that pretty pink/fuscia and the slacks, just dressy enough for
a prospective employee without being expected to be that "dressy" on a regular basis (at least for the quilt
shops I've been in); dressing up a bit for a First Impression is good. Taking some samples along w/ you is a good idea
BUT don't over-sell yourself. You don't need many clothes for a job; we are women: we Accessorize! <g>
Knitting at the quilt shops: no thanks. Be one or the other, please. Like the lqs near me who couldn't decide whether
to be a Sewing Center, Bernina Shop, Embroidery Shop, Quilt Shop, or whatever else was popular at the latest vendors'
market. Pick one or 2 and do them well. That owner couldn't please herself, much less live up to the varied customers'
expectations, & closed after less than 2 yrs.. Something Joann's & Hancock's chain stores haven't figured out:
if you're a Sewing Center, being a Sewing Center, not a supplier of cheap craft supplies and cheaper "Home
Décor." Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy -- proud of you for getting out there -- keep going!
Yeaaaaaa: Tricia! On 9/1/06 1:17 PM, in article 1157134654.101483.37540@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com,
"Tricia" <cricket527@e-garfield.com> wrote: [quote:24a71826a0]Y'all're gonna make me cry -- THANK YOU
all for the help. If I haven't responded directly to anyone it's not because I didn't want to but because I am so
overwhelmed by the sheer volume of responses -- please, to those who posted publicly and the lurkers (and regulars) who
mailed me privately, accept this heartfelt note of appreciation -- Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I still have
some to go but I am getting there. Thank you, thank you, thank you! About the LQS job -- even though an application is
all that is requested, I'm doing a letter of interest and have considered submitting samples of my work -- mostly
because I have never taken a formal class in my life on quilting, piecing, crocheting, cross stitching, etc. It has all
been learned casually from friends (IRL and virtual) or from books and how-to videos. The application gave me no room
to explain those things so I thought a letter would be good. I have indicated that I feel comfortable enough teaching a
basic course/workshop in counted cross stitch and/or paper piecing, besides doing sales so hopefully that will be in my
benefit. I don't knit (well, I can cast on and after much fumbling go back and forth with stitches I'm not even sure if
they are knits or perls) and I know that is a *big* thing all over the country these days but I believe most of the
current staff does knit. The gal I chatted with while she cut my fabric earlier this week is a knitter and doesn't
quilt, so I would be a balance for her IMNSHO. I haven't a clue what to wear though -- the only "blazer" I
have isn't one that will go with my other interview outfit (it's got a navy background but large olive green/tan flowers
all over it). It's still too warm for the fancy dress up top I used to wear for doing IEPs and holding conferences with
parents. It's one of those tops that looks as though it has a dress jacket over a top but in reality is all one piece
(oh, and to the person who mentioned my sloping/rounded shoulders -- it has shoulder pads). It is heavy though and I
tend to sweat in it. The lighter version of it is too restricting across the back to be working at a cutting table.
Dang catch 22 -- need $ to go shopping for work clothes, which I need in order to get a job, need a job to get $$, ack!
One of DH's classes at the college didn't go so since he gets paid by the credit hour taught we are down even more $
than we had planned on being. Anyway, I guess I rambled on, sorry about that. Thank you again for all the help -- it
is appreciated, more than you can ever know! Tricia [/quote:24a71826a0]
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Posted by Donna in Idaho on Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:24 PM Post subject: Re: LQS interview Re: OT -- no, a Thank *you* FROM Tricia
We have a really nice quilt shop in a small town in our area called Knit One, Quilt Two! A lady in the area rents the
classroom and teaches many classes there. She calls it Room to Learn. It's a fun shop and everyone loves it. There
are chairs and a love seat in the yarn area & lots of quilts displayed in the quilt fabric area, plus class samples
in Room to Learn. You can't go in the shop without getting inspiration to start even more UFOs! -- Donna in Idaho
Reply to daawra3553 at yahoo dot com "Jessamy" <jessamy_thompson@_ilove thecolour_orange.nl> wrote in
message news:44f952b5$0$12267$dbd4f001@news.wanadoo.nl... [quote:b183de3af1]actually I disagree... both LQS's here
sell knitting stuff and embroidery stuff as well as stocking a huge amount of quilt fabrics (I still don't know how they
get *so* much in such a small space!) if they didn't a lot of knitters and embroiderers would not have a place to buy
supplies *and* it is likely the quilt shops may have to close - quilting isn't as big here as in the USA and shops need
to diversify to keep afloat; so much so that the nearest quilt shop rented out her storage area to a bead shop to make
ends meet. (and *boy* what wonderful beads they have! <drool>) -- 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
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ snip of helpful stuff for Tricia ;-) Knitting at the quilt shops: no
thanks. Be one or the other, please. Like the lqs near me who couldn't decide whether to be a Sewing Center, Bernina
Shop, Embroidery Shop, Quilt Shop, or whatever else was popular at the latest vendors' market. Pick one or 2 and do them
well. That owner couldn't please herself, much less live up to the varied customers' expectations, & closed after
less than 2 yrs.. Something Joann's & Hancock's chain stores haven't figured out: if you're a Sewing Center, being a
Sewing Center, not a supplier of cheap craft supplies and cheaper "Home Décor." Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy --
proud of you for getting out there -- keep going! Yeaaaaaa: Tricia! [/quote:b183de3af1]
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Posted by Jessamy on Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:45 AM Post subject: Re: LQS interview Re: OT -- no, a Thank *you* FROM Tricia
actually I disagree... both LQS's here sell knitting stuff and embroidery stuff as well as stocking a huge amount of
quilt fabrics (I still don't know how they get *so* much in such a small space!) if they didn't a lot of knitters and
embroiderers would not have a place to buy supplies *and* it is likely the quilt shops may have to close - quilting
isn't as big here as in the USA and shops need to diversify to keep afloat; so much so that the nearest quilt shop
rented out her storage area to a bead shop to make ends meet. (and *boy* what wonderful beads they have! <drool>)
-- 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <snip of
helpful stuff for Tricia ;-) > Knitting at the quilt shops: no thanks. Be one or the other, please. Like the lqs
near me who couldn't decide whether to be a Sewing Center, Bernina Shop, Embroidery Shop, Quilt Shop, or whatever else
was popular at the latest vendors' market. Pick one or 2 and do them well. That owner couldn't please herself, much less
live up to the varied customers' expectations, & closed after less than 2 yrs.. Something Joann's & Hancock's
chain stores haven't figured out: if you're a Sewing Center, being a Sewing Center, not a supplier of cheap craft
supplies and cheaper "Home Décor." Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy -- proud of you for getting out there --
keep going! Yeaaaaaa: Tricia!
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Posted by Mirjam Bruck-Cohen on Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:03 AM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
I don`t know where you live , but i would advice you to try the new Bambuk needles that are now available , also there
some factories that manufacture more ergonomic hooks ,,, i never seen nore used the circular crochet hooks , thus i
can`t answe that . mirjam [quote:fea90fc298]I've owned and LOVED several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym... but i
can't seem to find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my previous ones from ebay, through sellers in the US.
Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ? BTW, no
craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On another note, i've seen photos of their circular
hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use a
circular with no problems, correct ? Thank you all for your input ! McNerd [/quote:fea90fc298]
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Posted by Ericka Kammerer on Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:41 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
Dianne Lewandowski wrote: [quote:446133d1c2]McNerd wrote: I've owned and LOVED several 2mm tunisian hooks from
inox/prym... but i can't seem to find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my previous ones from ebay, through
sellers in the US. Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have any tips on aquiring some from a
US seller ? BTW, no craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On another note, i've seen photos of
their circular hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean is, if i'm correct, i'd be able
to use a circular with no problems, correct ? [/quote:446133d1c2] The double-ended crochet hooks and the
flexible afghan hooks are not the same diameter for the entire length. They're like a regular afghan hook part of the
way, and then it's like heavy fishing line after that. But, it works just fine. By the time the stitches slide off
onto the nylon part, they're far enough down that they keep their size. I'm doing an afghan in tunisian that is fairly
wide, and not worked in strips, so the entire thing is on the hook. The only thing I could find that was wide enough to
handle it was one of the longer double-ended/ circular hooks. Obviously, I didn't need the hook on the other end, but
it's not a problem having it there. [quote:446133d1c2]Then looked up circular afghan hooks. I see that Boye has one
called a flexible afghan hook but only in larger sizes: http://spinblessing.com/search.php?Query=Boye I was curious to
know how one would use such a hook? I've done a lot of tricot crochet and can't wrap my head around this one.
[/quote:446133d1c2] I'm not sure what tricot crochet is, but for me, they work just like an afghan hook except
they're longer. There's also a technique that many people use the double- ended hooks for (forget what it's called--
something like "speed crochet"?) which seems to be similar to tunisian, except you don't work back and forth
along the row like you do with Tunisian. You work always in the same direction, so you need the hook on both ends.
Best wishes, Ericka
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:02 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
McNerd wrote: [quote:b67edfa5ce]I've owned and LOVED several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym... but i can't seem to
find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my previous ones from ebay, through sellers in the US. Anymore,
though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ? BTW, no craft
stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On another note, i've seen photos of their circular hooks. Is
it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use a circular with no
problems, correct ? Thank you all for your input ! [/quote:b67edfa5ce] A quick Google for 2mm afghan hooks and didn't
readily see the brand you're looking for, but brought me:
http://www.skacelknitting.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_36&products_id=41
http://www.woobeeknitshop.com/servlet/the-CROCHET-HOOKS-cln-Afghan-hooks/Categories And there was plenty more shops in
the U.S. Then looked up circular afghan hooks. I see that Boye has one called a flexible afghan hook but only in
larger sizes: http://spinblessing.com/search.php?Query=Boye I was curious to know how one would use such a hook? I've
done a lot of tricot crochet and can't wrap my head around this one. Dianne -- Embroidery Discussions at
http://www.heritageshoppe.com/forum
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Posted by McNerd on Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:56 PM Post subject: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
I've owned and LOVED several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym... but i can't seem to find a place to purchase them
anymore. I'd gotten my previous ones from ebay, through sellers in the US. Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means
more $$$. Anyone have any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ? BTW, no craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do
they sell tunisian. On another note, i've seen photos of their circular hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from
end to end ? What i mean is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use a circular with no problems, correct ? Thank you all
for your input ! McNerd
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Posted by ellice on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:59 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
On 11/3/06 2:47 PM, "Lucille" <lzolty@adelphia.net> wrote: [quote:77fa4e9449] "ellice"
<egirl22@verizon.net> wrote in message news:C1710268.2A3E%egirl22@verizon.net... On 11/3/06 12:56 PM,
"McNerd" <mcnerd@techie.com> wrote: I've owned and LOVED several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym...
but i can't seem to find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my previous ones from ebay, through sellers in
the US. Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ?
BTW, no craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On another note, i've seen photos of their
circular hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use
a circular with no problems, correct ? Thank you all for your input ! McNerd Um - first - thought I'd note that this
is not the Rec Knitting group - so you may have posted to the wrong crew. But, WRT 2mm circular needles - the tips -
about 5-6 inches each will be 2mm, but the connecting cable is generally pretty thin. It's just a "holder" so
to speak. But, when you knit, you're knitting on the tips, which is as if they were really short needles. Just be sure
to get a circular that's long enough to carry the entire width, even smushed, of all the stitches you've cast on. I'd
google for knitting stores - there are a bunch of places to buy on-line. ellice A Tunisian hook is actually a long
crochet hook, with the curved end. You need to pick up stitches all the way across and then go back and work off the
same stitches. It's also called Afghan stitch. A regular knitting needle wouldn't work. Lucille Yeah - I actually
re-read after hitting send while I was googling with the[/quote:77fa4e9449] mail open, and well, so, not the first or
last time I'll sound like an idiot ;^) Ellice PS - thanks for the description
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Posted by Lucille on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:47 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
"ellice" <egirl22@verizon.net> wrote in message news:C1710268.2A3E%egirl22@verizon.net...
[quote:9af85811ce]On 11/3/06 12:56 PM, "McNerd" <mcnerd@techie.com> wrote: I've owned and LOVED
several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym... but i can't seem to find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my
previous ones from ebay, through sellers in the US. Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have
any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ? BTW, no craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On
another note, i've seen photos of their circular hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean
is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use a circular with no problems, correct ? Thank you all for your input ! McNerd
Um - first - thought I'd note that this is not the Rec Knitting group - so you may have posted to the wrong crew. But,
WRT 2mm circular needles - the tips - about 5-6 inches each will be 2mm, but the connecting cable is generally pretty
thin. It's just a "holder" so to speak. But, when you knit, you're knitting on the tips, which is as if they
were really short needles. Just be sure to get a circular that's long enough to carry the entire width, even smushed,
of all the stitches you've cast on. I'd google for knitting stores - there are a bunch of places to buy on-line.
ellice [/quote:9af85811ce] A Tunisian hook is actually a long crochet hook, with the curved end. You need to pick up
stitches all the way across and then go back and work off the same stitches. It's also called Afghan stitch. A
regular knitting needle wouldn't work. Lucille
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Posted by ellice on Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:27 PM Post subject: Re: INOX.... Tunisian/Afghan... 2mm...
On 11/3/06 12:56 PM, "McNerd" <mcnerd@techie.com> wrote: [quote:e6e07eecdf]I've owned and LOVED
several 2mm tunisian hooks from inox/prym... but i can't seem to find a place to purchase them anymore. I'd gotten my
previous ones from ebay, through sellers in the US. Anymore, though, it's all UK. Which means more $$$. Anyone have
any tips on aquiring some from a US seller ? BTW, no craft stores in my city carry INOX nor do they sell tunisian. On
another note, i've seen photos of their circular hooks. Is it just me or is a 2mm a 2mm, from end to end ? What i mean
is, if i'm correct, i'd be able to use a circular with no problems, correct ? Thank you all for your input ! McNerd
Um - first - thought I'd note that this is not the Rec Knitting group - so[/quote:e6e07eecdf] you may have posted to the
wrong crew. But, WRT 2mm circular needles - the tips - about 5-6 inches each will be 2mm, but the connecting cable is
generally pretty thin. It's just a "holder" so to speak. But, when you knit, you're knitting on the tips,
which is as if they were really short needles. Just be sure to get a circular that's long enough to carry the entire
width, even smushed, of all the stitches you've cast on. I'd google for knitting stores - there are a bunch of places
to buy on-line. ellice
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View entire thread: Handbag card
Posted by Mel K on Thu May 25, 2006 1:47 AM Post subject: Re: Handbag card
Klara, Thanks very much for the info. I've never seen these in the US. There is a somewhat similar product here called
Class A'Peels, by Stampendous, but they don't sell online either, and they are very hard to find in the stores. They
have totally different designs. I would love to get together with you to get a few of these stickers. I'll be glad to
send an international money order, or if you prefer, we can trade if there's something here you can't find over there.
Email me at kristara at comcast dot net if you like. I have the Glaze pens, and I love them. You can create a stunning
effect by coloring in an outline ( I use stamps ) then filling the glaze with transparent glitter while it's still
wet. This looks best on a transparency or on pale colored (or white) vellum, but does pretty good on plain old
cardstock. It's a very versatile pen! Mel K "Klara" <rrw@tesco.net> wrote in message
news:1148455022.201570.226790@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... [quote:bead75db0f]Hello Mel, I live in the UK and the
outline (or peel-off) stickers have been around for about two years - cardmaking is the main craft in the UK (with
scrapbooking just beginning to take on). They are plentiful here and they come in many colours, but silver and gold are
most popular. Some of them come in polished mirror finish and some are a little raised for 3D effect. You can even
change the colour of them by permanent markers - as I have done here:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549045892/2034481160088273201MENENS I like using them to add a simple word greeting
to a card, they are ideal for Christmas card greetings - you get a whole sheet of sayings which go a long way. Using
the outline stickers for glass-painting effect is really simple and effective: just stick the sticker on a transparency
and fill the areas in with Sakura Glaze pens for a very quick and effective card (no need to tell the person you give it
to how much effort it took!). You can look at http://www.docrafts.com/asp/products/?p=182 - you can see what sort of
things are avaiable here and those are the best quality and nice range. The RRP of one sheet of these is GBP0.99 though
there are often sales for GBP0.79 or less (but mostly in craft shops). I am not sure if they are available in the US
but if you would like me to send you some, just let me know and we could arrange something! Klara [/quote:bead75db0f]
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View entire thread: Oh Holy Crap
Posted by Lisa Caryl on Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:36 AM Post subject: Re: Oh Holy Crap-Project for that gorgeous trim
Hi Kyles, The bag sounds great! I'm afraid that I would have to have...ahem.....more than one bag to hold my beady stash
:-). The purses are really easy, aren't they? And keep this in mind...you can sometimes find really nice purse handles
at second hand/resale stores for a lot less money than they cost at craft/fabric stores. I got a pair of brand new
bamboo handles from a really ugly plastic purse I bought at Goodwill for $2.00. The same handles cost $6 in the fabric
store. -- Lisa Caryl http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net remove the obvious to
reply "arj" <arjoriginals@dodo.com.au> wrote in message news:453967f0$1@news.comindico.com.au...
[quote:6214cfdf1e] Hi Lisa, I took this idea and ran with it, one of my clients and I made a funky bag for her to put
all her bead stuff in out of two placemats yesterday and some trim. Nothing as yummy as this trim, just some cheap stuff
from the craft store, but my mind can picture some ab fab bags made with that delish trim...think I'll try that idea
again...smiles...thanks for the heads up. The gal I made the bag with had never sewn before at all and she did really
well, had a blast pinning all the trim down and making sure she sewed it on straight, she felt like a million bucks when
she finished, even though it cost under $10, including plastic handles to be sewn on! Kyles
http://beadybabe.blogspot.com/ "Lisa Caryl" <caryl@nospamnetins.net> wrote in message
news:eh6kgo$joa$1@news.netins.net... Hey Becki, Check out this link.
http://www.tallmouse.com/whatsnew/placematpurses/main.htm That trim would be fabulous on one of these purses. I just
made one myself. I used a really cool bead/sequin paisley trim on my purse. I dunno though.....almost 30 bucks for a
trim on a three dollar placemat...hmmm...... -- Lisa Caryl http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl
caryl@"nospam"netins.net [/quote:6214cfdf1e]
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Posted by arj on Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:09 AM Post subject: Re: Oh Holy Crap-Project for that gorgeous trim
Lisa, Probably should have specified the bag was for my clients beads not mine, I would need a train, or at least one
carriage!!! Thanx for the tip about the handles, I'm always looking out for things I can recycle into charms at op-
shops, now I have another excuse to go shopping....hhhmmmm kyles http://beadybabe.blogspot.com/ "Lisa
Caryl" <caryl@nospamnetins.net> wrote in message news:ehc116$mvk$1@news.netins.net... [quote:1989e1471f]Hi
Kyles, The bag sounds great! I'm afraid that I would have to have...ahem.....more than one bag to hold my beady stash
:-). The purses are really easy, aren't they? And keep this in mind...you can sometimes find really nice purse handles
at second hand/resale stores for a lot less money than they cost at craft/fabric stores. I got a pair of brand new
bamboo handles from a really ugly plastic purse I bought at Goodwill for $2.00. The same handles cost $6 in the fabric
store. -- Lisa Caryl http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl caryl@"nospam"netins.net[/quote:1989e1471f]
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View entire thread: Question for (mainly) beadweavers - Toho Treasures vs Miyuki
Posted by windy on Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:06 AM Post subject: Re: Question for (mainly) beadweavers - Toho Treasures vs Mi
"Val" <vmanes@NOSPAMrap.midco.net> wrote in message news:-L-dnRVXN7O0NIDYnZ2dnUVZ_oOdnZ2d@midco.net...
I'd like to get a feel for how available and affordable the Toho Treasures [quote:ff0ae4f31b]are, versus Miyuki Delicas.
[/quote:ff0ae4f31b] 1. Can you readily find Treasures where you shop (LBS or online)? answer:......I find them at
Michaels Craft stores in California. I don't know if they are nation wide. 2. Do the sellers carry the full line (or
nearly so) - I count about 250 > colors on the sample card. answer:......not at Michaels Just a random amount
of colors... and I can't find the color I bought last week and need more of this week. 3. Are they affordable,
compared to Delicas? answer:...... I thought so at first before I opened up the bottle and discovered that the
plastic vile was so thick that it made it look like it had more beads in it than it really did. The vile is 3 inches
long and looks just like the same size vile that my bead store sells their delicas in. I also noticed that it is not
filled to the top, but about 1/ to 1/2 inch down from the top.... I emptied the TOHO beads into empty vile I had and
it only filled it up to about 2/3 full. so, the answer is no. TOHO treasures are a little cheaper for the 3 inch
vile size but I need to go back to the bead shop to see how much a comparable bottle of beads would cost... I think
it might be cheaper to buy the delicas 4. Can you readily substitute Treasures in a pattern that is specifying
Delicas? (Do you know of any relativlely complete cross-reference? The best I can find only has 80 or so beads on
it.) answer:...... Yes, I made 1/2 of an amulet bag and it looks and feels just like the Delicas amulet bag.
Unfortunatly, I need more dk blue beads and my craft store has been out of that color for 2 weeks. 5, For your own
designing purposes, do the Treasures have a sufficient range of colors/finishes? answer:...... They do on their
website... not in my craft store 6, Which do you prefer to work with, all other factors being equal? answer:......
They seem the same to me. But I am leaning toward Delicas
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View entire thread: OT -- Dammit
Posted by mL_ on Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:09 AM Post subject: Re: OT -- Dammit
Kalera <kalera@strattonhome.org> wrote: [quote:6ec0c3cd31]mL_ wrote: ok, i'm a lurker. Hi, Lurker! :) Should we
call you mL? [/quote:6ec0c3cd31] Sure... any form of ML will do.. (i'm a Mary Lou actually) :-) [quote:6ec0c3cd31]I use
copper wire to hang my Yule tree ornaments; I love the antique-y look it gets when it tarnishes. If you prefer a bright
silvery work, nickel-plated copper wire is commonly sold as "craft wire". Brass wire is also inexpensive, and
often available at neighborhood hardware stores. [/quote:6ec0c3cd31] Copper would be really pretty on an "old-
fashioned" style tree. I like those decorations best, the multi-colors and different shapes of ornaments, like i
remember back when i was a kid. :-) I started experimenting with some cheap craft wire and extra beads from my odds 'n
ends bin, i have to be careful not to get carried away becuz i don't think the hangers should detract from the
ornament... but then, maybe it would be fun to get fancy and make it *the* ornament.... Here are my first attempts:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7474/1849/1600/ornamenthangers.0.jpg I need a lot of practice working with the wires
but if nothing else i'm just having fun with this. :-)
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Posted by teleflora on Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:34 AM Post subject: Re: LQS Complaints--Other shoe; same foot.
"Sandy Ellison" <eltex@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:C0B5FCBC.4FDC%eltex@sbcglobal.net...
[quote:45228e90e6]Howdy! I like kids. On toast. <g Do they scream? Do they yell and interrupt other people? Do
other people wince when the kids yell? Do the kids race thru' the store, getting under foot, pulling things from the
shelves, pull books off the racks, try to eat the notions? If the kids are under the supervision ("control"
as much as possible <g>) of their full-grown minder, why not take them into the shop? Most quilt shops, sewing
supply stores, tho', don't have much to entertain kids (a few do), so I wouldn't take mine in where they weren't catered
to. I was pretty strict about where mine went when they were young, NOT to craft shows (after the first such trip proved
the boy wouldn't stay in the stroller <g>), not to quilt shops when *I* wanted to pay attention to shopping. And
when we had just one car, or had decided to combine shopping trips, I'd have my partner drop me off so I could shop and
look while he had the boys; then we'd switch. I just didn't want my kids to bug other people; didn't want friends to say
"Oh, look, here's comes Sandy--- OH NO!! she brought her kids!!" <G Of course, now I'm likely to take your
kids in hand, sit down to play with them, offer them my solar calculator, some Silly Putty, maybe a walk around outside.
'Cause they're not my kids & I can give them back. <g Cheers! Ragmop/Sandy I love you,
Sandy![/quote:45228e90e6] Cindy
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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:50 PM Post subject: Re: LQS Complaints--Other shoe; same foot.
Howdy! I like kids. On toast. <g> Do they scream? Do they yell and interrupt other people? Do other people
wince when the kids yell? Do the kids race thru' the store, getting under foot, pulling things from the shelves, pull
books off the racks, try to eat the notions? If the kids are under the supervision ("control" as much as
possible <g>) of their full-grown minder, why not take them into the shop? Most quilt shops, sewing supply stores,
tho', don't have much to entertain kids (a few do), so I wouldn't take mine in where they weren't catered to. I was
pretty strict about where mine went when they were young, NOT to craft shows (after the first such trip proved the boy
wouldn't stay in the stroller <g>), not to quilt shops when *I* wanted to pay attention to shopping. And when we
had just one car, or had decided to combine shopping trips, I'd have my partner drop me off so I could shop and look
while he had the boys; then we'd switch. I just didn't want my kids to bug other people; didn't want friends to say
"Oh, look, here's comes Sandy--- OH NO!! she brought her kids!!" <G> Of course, now I'm likely to
take your kids in hand, sit down to play with them, offer them my solar calculator, some Silly Putty, maybe a walk
around outside. 'Cause they're not my kids & I can give them back. <g> Cheers! Ragmop/Sandy On 6/14/06
4:51 PM, in article Fx%jg.5947$o4.4863@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net, "Irrational Number"
<nospam@nospam.com> wrote: [quote:00f3e72b7e]joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska wrote: *Bringing unruly children into
the store and letting them roam, crawl, yell, etc. If I may interject... is it so bad to bring unruly children into a
store? I mean, does the fact that children roam, crawl, and yell make them unruly? I do not mean to be facetious (or
maybe I am just being defensive), but we often go to our LQS as a whole family. DH sits on the floor and tries to keep
the two kids under control. But, kids crawl and roam. Sometimes they yell. We do not permit them to touch the fabric,
walls, displays, anything. If we could not bring children in, then I'm relegated to only ordering fabric online. Or DH
has to stay outside with the kids, and that's not always the best place to be. Obviously, there ought to be some
standard for basic politeness, such as regarding cell phones, making outrageous return demands, etc. However, isn't
there any room so that children, while being children, would still be allowed to go into a little store without raising
eyebrows? -- Anita --[/quote:00f3e72b7e]
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Posted by Carolyn McCarty on Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:11 PM Post subject: Re: Time....Thanks to all
I wish I could reply separately to all of you, since you were kind enough to take time to think about my little
problem. Since I don't have the small blocks of "waiting" time except at stop lights, the hand work isn't
really much of an option. Though I remember making lots of sweaters and Christmas gifts while my son was at
band/hockey/play practice! Mother is nearly deaf and needs me at her side when she consults with medical people.
Most of the time I spend with her is much-needed social visiting (she gets lonely), taking her to the stores and
shopping areas, and doing the household/yard chores and heavy work she can't manage any more. That said, so many of
you recommended Organization of the sewing space (so that I can snatch a few minutes here and there when I'm home) that
I feel you have given me a good and viable way to get back to sewing. Therefore I have decreed Saturday and Sunday
afternoons as "Organization Time" this weekend, and will devote that time to the sewing/computer room.
Nothing short of a plumbing or family emergency will deter me from my self-appointed task! I particularly like the
idea of leaving the sewing machine set up and the current project laid out ready to sew. After all, since I live alone
there is no one to complain about the fabric and tools on the craft table! Organization is not my strong point, so I'll
have to work at it. But the end result is so worth it! And I will make a point of revisiting the Fly Lady site and
picking up more help there. Thanks again, fellow RCTQers! I love seeing the ideas that come from you all during these
discussions. -- Carolyn in The Old Pueblo If it ain't broke, you're not trying. --Red Green If it ain't broke, it
ain't mine. --Carolyn McCarty If at first you don't succeed, switch to power tools. --Red Green If at first you don't
succeed, get a bigger hammer. --Carolyn McCarty
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View entire thread: Paint question
Posted by Luna on Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:29 PM Post subject: Re: Paint question
Cool, thanks! I have acrylic paints, and I've used those water color pencils before and yes they are fun. Is there any
reason I couldn't paint on 12 x 12 card stock and just use that? My book is for 12 x 12 pages. I know for watercolor
it might wrinkle up a bit, but for the acrylics it should be ok, right? In article
<454ecbe9$0$34501$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net>, "Hebee Jeebes" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
[quote:f045db2a72]I use acrylic as do most of the magazines, books and TV shows I have seen. It is water based so you
don't have to worry about it yellowing like you would with oil. Also, watercolors work well. I especially like the
watercolor pencils. It lets you draw and then use a wet brush to finish it off. Really kind of fun. Most craft stores
should have booth, if not try an art supply store. It is also important to note that most art supplies are archival.
Especially with the modern stuff. If paintings made 200 years ago with lead based paint and still around then they can't
be too bad, especially when you factor in modern chemical technology. This is why I use high grade art paper to print
on. You can get a wide range of finishes and they are all archival. But, you need to get a good artists brand and not
something like Crayola. Art supplies stores are great for this and the paper is cheaper than most of the brand specific
paper. It also comes in great sizes. I like 11x14 and I can get nice frames for about $2.50 a piece for this size on
sale at Walgreen's. Robert "Luna" <lunachick@NOSPAMmindspring.com> wrote in message news:lunachick-
C95741.21362605112006@news.west.earthlink.net... Hey, if I wanted to paint some stenciled designs on some paper to use
as background paper for a scrapbook page, what kind of paint should I use?[/quote:f045db2a72]
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Posted by Hebee Jeebes on Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:45 AM Post subject: Re: Paint question
I use acrylic as do most of the magazines, books and TV shows I have seen. It is water based so you don't have to worry
about it yellowing like you would with oil. Also, watercolors work well. I especially like the watercolor pencils. It
lets you draw and then use a wet brush to finish it off. Really kind of fun. Most craft stores should have booth, if
not try an art supply store. It is also important to note that most art supplies are archival. Especially with the
modern stuff. If paintings made 200 years ago with lead based paint and still around then they can't be too bad,
especially when you factor in modern chemical technology. This is why I use high grade art paper to print on. You can
get a wide range of finishes and they are all archival. But, you need to get a good artists brand and not something
like Crayola. Art supplies stores are great for this and the paper is cheaper than most of the brand specific paper. It
also comes in great sizes. I like 11x14 and I can get nice frames for about $2.50 a piece for this size on sale at
Walgreen's. Robert "Luna" <lunachick@NOSPAMmindspring.com> wrote in message news:lunachick-
C95741.21362605112006@news.west.earthlink.net... [quote:3c7e037654]Hey, if I wanted to paint some stenciled designs on
some paper to use as background paper for a scrapbook page, what kind of paint should I use?[/quote:3c7e037654]
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View entire thread: stamps
Posted by christina.miller on Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:26 PM Post subject: Re: stamps .. update + sizzix
Well, I went to Wal-Mart first. They have redone a lot of the stores around here and taken out a lot of stuff! And
replaced it with a lot of stuff too. Most of the scrapbooking stuff here now is stickers and albums with coordinating
stickers (the new recipe albums/sticker sets, baby, Disney, etc...). They used to have a lot of stamps and new clear
stamps. Not so anymore. But, I got an alphabet (the only one they had), scrapbook markers for stamps, binder
thingy's that Kendra picked out. They didn't have the acrylic block though. NEXT STOP: Hobby lobby. I got 2
acrylic blocks; one square for bigger stamps and a skinny rectangle. Another alphabet, different font, ink (a tray of
ink that has different colors down it), ink dobbers. THIRD: They had ballerina stickers that I was wanting. Kendra
starts dance class on the 8th! I found there still another alphabet and month/day of week/numbers collection, 2
scrapbooking books from Creating Keepsakes (thick books with over 700 layouts and Ideas!! One of the books I bought
only because of the picture that's on the back. It has a little boy that has a mess over his face and fingers because
he's eating the nestle quick powder with his fingers. KENDRA DID THIS! I have pictures of this thank goodness!!! I
couldn't believe it when I saw it. It's like it was meant to be!!! lol) And if I forgot anything, I'll post later,
but I think this is pretty much what I got. I think there were some other stickers at one of the other places. Just
stickers though. All in all, I think I did pretty well. As far as sizzix goes. I am going to get a sizzix machine for
my birthday (January.. you guys may have to take up a collection for me.. I don't think I can wait that long!! lol)
and for now, just check out eBay for dies and such. I'm already on the hunt for dies. I'm winning 2 so far!
Although, I don't know for how long on 1 of them. I'm already at my max bid at 20.00 (it's for 4 packages of dies)
due to end tomorrow I think. Anyway, I wanted to tell you guys that I'm such an ENABLEE! Thanks for listening to me
and helping me out! -- In Christ, <>< Christina I love you, O Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1 When I am
afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 My Blog: http://360.yahoo.com/mommymillerof3 http://www.myspace.com/kvcmommy
"M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message news:4l6uc0Fig0iU1@individual.net...
[quote:d4942333df]Hmmm, I only own up to one addiction which includes having to gather stamps just cause they are so
pretty I might want to use them in a scrapbook or on a card. I think many a scrapbooker is also a bit of a stamper, at
least in this great group. Sounds like it would be fun to find out. So look for a new post! -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info Looking to save or make money scrapbooking? *1 August-30 September ONLY
specials: - Join TLC for $24.95 including promotional starter kit (regular joining fee $49.95) - Or get the big kit a
$270 value including the promo start kit for $99.95 - Get the Digital LifeTimez software for $49.95 (reg.$99.95) + your
Consultant discount applies!* Independent TLC Director #417572 Visit my website at to see our traditional and digital
scrapbook options: www.topline-creations.com/MC My scrapbook and paper art stuff is here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mccplg "Gina Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message
news:ecke65$gcb$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... Those pictures that show the stamps all colored are somewhat misleading.
Usually you stamp with one color of ink. Then, like with a coloring book, fill in with colored pencils, markers, chalk,
watercolor (adventurous), etc. Or don't color it. Some folks will use colored markers on the stamp itself to put
different colors on different raised areas -- then just before stamping, breathe on it to put back a bit of moisture,
then stamp. Results will widely vary. :-) Experiment widely. I personally like to use chalk, and don't get obsessive
about staying within the lines. I stamp in grey or brown rather than black ... I just like that effect. I rarely use
bright colors unless my stamp has large solid raised areas rather than pure outline. There are also fine-tip water pens
that you can use to blend color pencil areas to even out the strokes. Those work pretty well. Then there is wet
embossing. Great fun!! Stamping is a whole craft unto itself, and you can get just as nuts (sorry, folks!) about buying
supplies and trying out new techniques as scrapbooking. There is a newsgroup parallel to this one called
rec.crafts.rubberstamps, but it hasn't developed the community like rec.crafts.scrapbooks has, and you mostly just see
advertisements there now. Gina christina.miller wrote: I was thinking about getting some stamps. I was watching the
qvc special on scrapbooking the other day and wanted all of the stamps they had. I like the clear stamps with the
acrylic block. Is there one stamp better than the other? At Wal-Mart, there are so many to choose from. I know they
have some clear stamps that are unmounted. I like the idea of seeing where I'm going to put my stamp. Also, how do you
get the color to each element of the stamp? I need some ink and probably some pens of some sort. I'm really not new to
scrapbooking, just new to stamping and sizzix (which I have neither of, and am going to get both really soon, maybe
today on the stamps.) Hobby lobby has a 1/3 off (which probably isn't much) entire clear stamps and mounting blocks and
rubber stamps, all fiskars products... Sorry if it seems like I'm asking a bunch of questions. Where else can I go to
get the best answers than from the best scrapbooking people there is! Thanks all. [/quote:d4942333df]
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View entire thread: M-C.. its official..
Posted by Mel K on Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:37 PM Post subject: Re: M-C.. its official..
Sounds wonderful. And M-C, we would be thrilled to pieces to have you come up. I'm also hoping to make a trip to St
Pete, which has been our family vacation spot for generations, next summer. I wanted to go this year, but couldn't
find a catsitter. (I have six, one of which needs daily insulin shots. Darned expensive to board.) The Austell Hobby
Lobby is about a mile from me, and about 15 miles from the outlet store/JoAnn's/Michaels area. I usually hit all of
them in one trip. I'm still looking for good stores in western Atlanta, I know there's some I've missed. Angela, let
me know when you are settled. (take the invalid out to email), and Michelle, when you reach the Atlanta area, give us a
buzz! We'll find a central point and have a fun Saturday! Mel K "Angbug"
<angela_knight@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:P4pyg.56$%7.54@bignews2.bellsouth.net...
[quote:979760b15b]Mel I live within about 10 minutes of I-20 not too far at all. As soon as we get situated and get some
things taken care of, I will have to give you a number you can reach me at. How does that sound Mel. We could at least
talk and share ideas too, My DF (dear friend) may be willing to come with me too... but who knows. There is also a Hobby
Lobby in Austell (At least I think it's Austell.. could be Mableton there on 78) 3 or 4 stores in the relative same
vacinity...... I smell trouble.... DAVE... We may need that Semi..... I smell trouble... bonsi...... LOL... M-C... the
more the marrier in my opinion.... Would love it. "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message
news:4iujsmF5k948U1@individual.net... Oh, I might just have to drive up if you guys get together. It will also give me
a chance to see my 2 nieces. That's if you don't mind having a Floridian crash your party! -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info Looking to save or make money scrapbooking? Independent TLC Director
#417572 Visit my website at to see our traditional and digital scrapbook options: www.topline-creations.com/MC My
scrapbook and paper art stuff is here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mccplg "Mel K"
<kristara@comcastinvalid.net> wrote in message news:OMOdncbri5GJEFTZnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com... Ang and Dave,
I'm all for that. I'm not far from I-20, north of Six Flags, and it's not all that far from the Alabama line. Ang, are
you near I-20? Dave, you'll like the outlet store next to I-75. There's also a good-sized JoAnn's, a Michael's, and a
Garden Ridge (which has a craft and scrapbook section) within a mile. I like that area. I would love a chance to get
together with some local RCS'ers. Especially if we can get Dave there, too! Mel K "OKC Dave"
<The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:21209-44C977E5-1248@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net... I get to
Atlanta or thru it more regular than other parts of the country. I missed meeting Arleen before, schedule conflict and
ain't heard from or seen Elise in here for a spell. A mini meet there would be great and th chance to meet new people
is always something special!!! When I come that way i always come across 20 from Birmingham also and stop in Carrolton
for fuel. Who knows one day?! I also know where that sb oulet is on 75 nort in marietta, right off the intersate and
can park a semi nearby - LOL!!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts! http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo
[/quote:979760b15b]
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Posted by Angbug on Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:28 PM Post subject: Re: M-C.. its official..
Mel I live within about 10 minutes of I-20 not too far at all. As soon as we get situated and get some things
taken care of, I will have to give you a number you can reach me at. How does that sound Mel. We could at least talk
and share ideas too, My DF (dear friend) may be willing to come with me too... but who knows. There is also a Hobby
Lobby in Austell (At least I think it's Austell.. could be Mableton there on 78) 3 or 4 stores in the relative same
vacinity...... I smell trouble.... DAVE... We may need that Semi..... I smell trouble... bonsi...... LOL... M-C... the
more the marrier in my opinion.... Would love it. "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message
news:4iujsmF5k948U1@individual.net... [quote:03367b24bc]Oh, I might just have to drive up if you guys get together. It
will also give me a chance to see my 2 nieces. That's if you don't mind having a Floridian crash your party! -- M-C - -
- - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info Looking to save or make money scrapbooking? Independent
TLC Director #417572 Visit my website at to see our traditional and digital scrapbook options: www.topline-
creations.com/MC My scrapbook and paper art stuff is here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mccplg "Mel K"
<kristara@comcastinvalid.net> wrote in message news:OMOdncbri5GJEFTZnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com... Ang and Dave,
I'm all for that. I'm not far from I-20, north of Six Flags, and it's not all that far from the Alabama line. Ang, are
you near I-20? Dave, you'll like the outlet store next to I-75. There's also a good-sized JoAnn's, a Michael's, and a
Garden Ridge (which has a craft and scrapbook section) within a mile. I like that area. I would love a chance to get
together with some local RCS'ers. Especially if we can get Dave there, too! Mel K "OKC Dave"
<The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:21209-44C977E5-1248@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net... I get to
Atlanta or thru it more regular than other parts of the country. I missed meeting Arleen before, schedule conflict and
ain't heard from or seen Elise in here for a spell. A mini meet there would be great and th chance to meet new people
is always something special!!! When I come that way i always come across 20 from Birmingham also and stop in Carrolton
for fuel. Who knows one day?! I also know where that sb oulet is on 75 nort in marietta, right off the intersate and
can park a semi nearby - LOL!!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts! http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo
[/quote:03367b24bc]
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View entire thread: OK, so where is everyone and what are you doing tonight?
Posted by Judy SA on Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:28 PM Post subject: Re: OK, so where is everyone and what are you doing tonight?
Seems like it's a good time for scrapbook sales all around the world! I have not been scrapping for a while, but
today when I dropped into our local book shop (which has a huge craft department), they had a clearance sale on all
scrapbooking stuff - 50% off! I only had a few minutes to spare, so I grabbed 20 sheets of paper and a few packets of
ribbon, but I'm returning tomorrow for a propper shop! I know I'm blowing the budget this month - but I can't let
this one pass :) Judy, SA "Cec" <scrappinREMOVEME@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:44c03548$0$1209$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... [quote:a9de9fe1aa]LOL... that reminds me of me the other day. I
had a doc's appointment on Tuesday morning and of course when I arrived the dr was running behind so I went in the the
newsagent to have a squiz at their scrappin supplies. They are usually very expensive, but they do have lovely things.
I being the scrooge that I am... lol, only picked up a few items that I thought were "must haves!!" I got to
the counter and was surprised when the lady told me it came to $24. I must have had my mouth agape or something, cos
she said "oh it's all 50% off" "For how long" came my excited reply.... "til it all goes,
we're not re-stocking nobody does scrapbooking obviously cos it doesn't sell!!" OMG, it's because their prices are
so high that nobody would buy them.... lol. Anyhow, I told her I'd be back. True to my word, I went to the doc's, t