View entire thread: the KC NAME show
Posted by Herb on Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:00 AM Post subject: Re: the KC NAME show
Dawn wrote: [quote:c21d262e16]What a disappointment. Our local spring show was cancelled so the national show could be
held this fall. I'm not sure what the point was, this wasn't any larger than we usually get. And, it was downtown at the
Crown Plaza, alongside the quilt show, the KC Royal parade, Octoberfest, and some kind of kid's carnival. I'm amazed we
found parking. Looked like there was about 25 vendors, some with lovely things, but much of what I saw was 1/2 or 1/4
scale. Doesn't anyone do 1:12 any more? The vendor hall and exhibit didn't open to the public until after noon. That's
ok, I can understand paid attendees getting first crack at it. But then there was a $5 entrance fee! Surprised me as
there was no mention of that on their web page or flyers. Grumble grumble. The exhibit was another disappointment. The
theme of the show was pets, and there were some cute pet shop window displays, and several tables with roomboxes. The
quality of the roomboxes ranged from ok to awful. I really didn't see anything that took my breath away, and only one
I'd want to take home with me -- a harvest scene done inside a ceramic pumpkin napkin holder. There were a few rooms I
remembered from the last show. Overall, it was one of the least inspiring mini shows I've ever seen. I hope the rest of
the country hasn't gotten this bad. Almost makes me want to give up the hobby. Dawn [/quote:c21d262e16] Sorry you had
such a disappointing show. At the NAME National Houseparty here in Anaheim in June there wa free admission to the
exhibits, but as always a charge for non-attendee admission to the salesroom (which was open on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons). Anybody with one of the flyers that were available at libraries and mini shops, or with one of the
newspaper announcements, etc. got a small discount. I don't know that anything is really going down hill. It may just
be a personal level of satiation - after all, just how much really new can there be? And if it's too new and
different, we'd probably complain about that too! We're going up to the "Good Sam" show in San Jose next
week. Will let you all know what our experience is. - Herb
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View entire thread: New Handmade One of A Kind Cloth Dolls
Posted by Anonymous on Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:25 PM Post subject: New Handmade One of A Kind Cloth Dolls
Good Morning, I just listed several Raggedy Ann and Andy Doll Sets, Matching Outfits, Hand embroidered faces, classic
red/white striped sock legs, and black shoe feet. Dolls are approx. 17 inches in length. Also, some 21 inch girl dolls
have been added. Several doll and quilt sets will be added next week. Custom Orders Welcome! If you see a doll that you
like, but would like different hair, eye, or skin colors, or clothing in a specific theme or color, please email me at:
HandcraftedDolls@aol.com Please browse my store and check out my dolls. My store:
http://blujay.com/Handcrafted_Dolls_by_Lu Thanks! PS, how do I put links in, it doesn't seem to work for me, I tried
putting in the tags, but the tags showed up here and no links, thanks.
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View entire thread: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
Posted by Patti on Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:35 AM Post subject: Re: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
How I understand! I have a piece of navy fabric 1.5" x 1" left from a small project. That was close!! .. In
message <9bczg.183893$F_3.167230@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net>, judy in fort worth <jdalling4@flash.net>
writes [quote:548185aa3e]I am redecorating my guest bedroom with a beach theme and needed a new quilt for that bed.
Since flip flops are my footware of choice, that seemed the logical pattern. I had purchased the "Slippahs"
pattern by TRS designs a couple of years ago and bought the perfect "sand" fabric for the backgrounds at the
same time. When I purchased the fabric, I had planned to make a throw for the living room---not a double bed quilt. I
used every bit of that fabric and even resorted to piecing scraps for the backgrounds. All the blocks are finished so
off I go on the quest for the perfect sashing fabric---I wanted something grey-ish to look like the boardwalk. Looked
and looked until I found just what I needed on a flat fold counter at Hancock's. I never even look at the flat folds but
something drew me over there. It is not the highest quality fabric but I can live with it. I am setting these
appliqued blocks on point. I am cutting away this afternoon and realized that I had made an error in my fabric
calculations----you guessed it!!! Might not have enough fabric---well, I pieced everything that I could together and
even had to resort to making one or two sashings on the bias but I had just enough fabric!!!! There are just a few tiny
scraps left. Now off to find the perfect ocean waves print (after I sew the rows together, that is). I am actually
leaning toward a marshy, grassy print but DH says we need the ocean. I promise that , this time, I will measure and
calculate more accurately. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon! No photos yet but I will post something when I get
the borders on judy in fort worth jdallingatflashdotnet [/quote:548185aa3e] -- Best Regards pat on the hill
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View entire thread: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
Posted by Donna in NE La. on Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:38 AM Post subject: Re: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
Sounds really neat--can't wait to see pics! -- Donna in NE La. "judy in fort worth"
<jdalling4@flash.net> wrote in message news:9bczg.183893$F_3.167230@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
[quote:008220364c]I am redecorating my guest bedroom with a beach theme and needed a new quilt for that bed. Since flip
flops are my footware of choice, that seemed the logical pattern. I had purchased the "Slippahs" pattern by
TRS designs a couple of years ago and bought the perfect "sand" fabric for the backgrounds at the same time.
When I purchased the fabric, I had planned to make a throw for the living room---not a double bed quilt. I used every
bit of that fabric and even resorted to piecing scraps for the backgrounds. All the blocks are finished so off I go on
the quest for the perfect sashing fabric---I wanted something grey-ish to look like the boardwalk. Looked and looked
until I found just what I needed on a flat fold counter at Hancock's. I never even look at the flat folds but something
drew me over there. It is not the highest quality fabric but I can live with it. I am setting these appliqued blocks on
point. I am cutting away this afternoon and realized that I had made an error in my fabric calculations----you guessed
it!!! Might not have enough fabric---well, I pieced everything that I could together and even had to resort to making
one or two sashings on the bias but I had just enough fabric!!!! There are just a few tiny scraps left. Now off to find
the perfect ocean waves print (after I sew the rows together, that is). I am actually leaning toward a marshy, grassy
print but DH says we need the ocean. I promise that , this time, I will measure and calculate more accurately. What a
way to spend a Sunday afternoon! No photos yet but I will post something when I get the borders on judy in fort worth
jdallingatflashdotnet [/quote:008220364c]
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Posted by Kate G. on Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:22 AM Post subject: Re: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
http://www.quiltknit.com/fabrics/water_fabrics.htm -- some fun water fabrics here...
http://www.craftconn.com/Main.asp?Task=Custom&Step=Fabric+Category&CategoryId=40&CategoryDiscountId=1 and
more... I'm sure you'll see something that really hits your "I WANT THAT" button! Can't wait to see your
pics! Kate in MI "judy in fort worth" <jdalling4@flash.net> wrote in message
news:9bczg.183893$F_3.167230@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net... [quote:692c88a213]I am redecorating my guest bedroom with a
beach theme and needed a new quilt for that bed. Since flip flops are my footware of choice, that seemed the logical
pattern. I had purchased the "Slippahs" pattern by TRS designs a couple of years ago and bought the perfect
"sand" fabric for the backgrounds at the same time. When I purchased the fabric, I had planned to make a
throw for the living room---not a double bed quilt. I used every bit of that fabric and even resorted to piecing scraps
for the backgrounds. All the blocks are finished so off I go on the quest for the perfect sashing fabric---I wanted
something grey-ish to look like the boardwalk. Looked and looked until I found just what I needed on a flat fold
counter at Hancock's. I never even look at the flat folds but something drew me over there. It is not the highest
quality fabric but I can live with it. I am setting these appliqued blocks on point. I am cutting away this afternoon
and realized that I had made an error in my fabric calculations----you guessed it!!! Might not have enough fabric---
well, I pieced everything that I could together and even had to resort to making one or two sashings on the bias but I
had just enough fabric!!!! There are just a few tiny scraps left. Now off to find the perfect ocean waves print (after
I sew the rows together, that is). I am actually leaning toward a marshy, grassy print but DH says we need the ocean.
I promise that , this time, I will measure and calculate more accurately. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon! No
photos yet but I will post something when I get the borders on judy in fort worth jdallingatflashdotnet
[/quote:692c88a213]
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Posted by Jan on Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:47 AM Post subject: Re: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
"judy in fort worth" <jdalling4@flash.net> wrote in
news:9bczg.183893$F_3.167230@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net: [quote:039057d808]I am redecorating my guest bedroom with a
beach theme and needed a new quilt for that bed. Since flip flops are my footware of choice, that seemed the logical
pattern. I had purchased the "Slippahs" pattern by TRS designs a couple of years ago and bought the perfect
"sand" fabric for the backgrounds at the same time. When I purchased the fabric, I had planned to make a
throw for the living room---not a double bed quilt. I used every bit of that fabric and even resorted to piecing scraps
for the backgrounds. All the blocks are finished so off I go on the quest for the perfect sashing fabric---I wanted
something grey-ish to look like the boardwalk. Looked and looked until I found just what I needed on a flat fold
counter at Hancock's. I never even look at the flat folds but something drew me over there. It is not the highest
quality fabric but I can live with it. I am setting these appliqued blocks on point. I am cutting away this afternoon
and realized that I had made an error in my fabric calculations----you guessed it!!! Might not have enough fabric---
well, I pieced everything that I could together and even had to resort to making one or two sashings on the bias but I
had just enough fabric!!!! There are just a few tiny scraps left. Now off to find the perfect ocean waves print (after
I sew the rows together, that is). I am actually leaning toward a marshy, grassy print but DH says we need the ocean.
I promise that , this time, I will measure and calculate more accurately. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon! No
photos yet but I will post something when I get the borders on judy in fort worth jdallingatflashdotnet
[/quote:039057d808] Oh man! I can see why you were sweating it!! Can't wait to see the pictures!! -- Jan RCTQ
Coffee Diva
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View entire thread: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
Posted by judy in fort worth on Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:31 AM Post subject: sweating it...and I don't mean the heat!
I am redecorating my guest bedroom with a beach theme and needed a new quilt for that bed. Since flip flops are my
footware of choice, that seemed the logical pattern. I had purchased the "Slippahs" pattern by TRS designs a
couple of years ago and bought the perfect "sand" fabric for the backgrounds at the same time. When I
purchased the fabric, I had planned to make a throw for the living room---not a double bed quilt. I used every bit of
that fabric and even resorted to piecing scraps for the backgrounds. All the blocks are finished so off I go on the
quest for the perfect sashing fabric---I wanted something grey-ish to look like the boardwalk. Looked and looked
until I found just what I needed on a flat fold counter at Hancock's. I never even look at the flat folds but something
drew me over there. It is not the highest quality fabric but I can live with it. I am setting these appliqued blocks
on point. I am cutting away this afternoon and realized that I had made an error in my fabric calculations----you
guessed it!!! Might not have enough fabric---well, I pieced everything that I could together and even had to resort to
making one or two sashings on the bias but I had just enough fabric!!!! There are just a few tiny scraps left. Now
off to find the perfect ocean waves print (after I sew the rows together, that is). I am actually leaning toward a
marshy, grassy print but DH says we need the ocean. I promise that , this time, I will measure and calculate more
accurately. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon! No photos yet but I will post something when I get the borders on
judy in fort worth jdallingatflashdotnet
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View entire thread: Hockey Jersey Quilt
Posted by steve on Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:10 AM Post subject: Re: Hockey Jersey Quilt
Hi I did a T-shirt quilt once for a friend and I found a darkish blue fabric with pin-point, very pin-point dots, of
all colors, in it. It went very well with all of the color shirts. Maybe something like that would work for this for
a border of some sort. IMHO I think it would look fine with a border and would give a little more structure to the
quilt. I think the decorative stitch idea would be good over each seam to help stabilize it all. They really are
neat to have, but I don't envy you working with this kind of fabric. Stretchy t-shirt material is bad enough. Steve
Alaska "Tia Mary" <CatWom7711@aol.com> wrote in message news:4ql4igFnp7dsU1@individual.net... Hi Guys,
Fool that I am, I agreed to make a quilt out of our nephew's youngest sons hockey jerseys. BAD IDEA!!! OY, the pain --
LOL! When I agreed, I was thinking along the lines of a t-shirt quilt, several of which I have made in the past.
WRONG! I had forgotten that sports jerseys are made of nylon -- slippery, slithery, ultra stretchy nylon. VBS -- I just
got the top together and am extremely happy to be done with that part of the job. Fortunately, there were only 16 of
the jerseys -- fifteen of which make up the front of the quilt -- three across and five down. That last one will go on
the back -- maybe :-)! Also fortunately, all but one of the logos on the jersey fronts would fit inside a 14.5"
square block. The other one had to be cut 16.5 x 14.5 so I cut down two of the smaller logo front shirts to 13.5 x 14.5
and put that row in the center. It looks OK that way -- with the odd row in the center. This also meant that I only
had two seams on two rows that had to matched! I started off as you would with regular t-shirts by ironing fusible
interfacing to the back side of the logo area and then cutting all the fronts to size. Good thing the iron interfacing
doesn't require much heat to melt the glue or I would have been in deep doo-doo!! Anyway, this extravaganza is gonna be
a lap quilt because it is already so heavy it's liable to cost me a small fortune to mail it to the kid. Speaking of
the kid, he's from Minnesota and a whale of a good hockey player -- so good he has an all expense paid hockey
scholarship to pretty much the University of his choice. Right now he's playing AAA hockey in New Mexico, hoping to get
some heavy experience and put a few pounds on himself. He's a slender, smallish young man and needs to bulk up before
he can play competitive hockey at the University level. So, back to the quilt -- it's 43" x 72" right now
and I'm not sure if I want to add a border or not. I'm also pretty sure I will use some poly batting I already have on
hand. Since the shirts are all nylon or poly and *really* heavy -- some with huge team appliqués on the front -- I
think the lighter batt will be better. Also, many of the shirts had different color fabric strips, etc. sewn along the
edges where I cut them up so I decided to press the seams open to reduce the bulk. I will do some sort of decorative
top stitch over the seams in both directions and then probably just bar tack the blocks in strategic places. With the
heavy appliqués and the rubbery logo printing, etc. there is no way this top could be quilted or even hand tied! I
just had DH take a pic of the top and I will post it to the QUILTS album at Webshots. If anyone is interested, go take
a look in an hour or so. Then, if you have any comments or suggestions I would be happy to hear them. I have a yard of
hockey theme fabric and I'm not sure if I want to use it for anything. I might use it to go behind my label which will
probably be muslin (as will the backing) in the shape of a kitty's head. I also have 4 or 5 patches I took off the
sleeves of the shirts and I might sew them to the front or back -- haven't decided just yet. So, in closing, let me
urge ALL of you NOT to undertake making a quilt out of nylon sports jerseys -- especially the ones with the little holes
knit into them! T-shirt quilts are good and a total walk in the park compared to this slithery, stretchy stuff --
LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^< PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on
earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
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View entire thread: Hockey Jersey Quilt
Posted by Tia Mary on Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:58 AM Post subject: Hockey Jersey Quilt
Hi Guys, Fool that I am, I agreed to make a quilt out of our nephew's youngest sons hockey jerseys. BAD IDEA!!!
OY, the pain -- LOL! When I agreed, I was thinking along the lines of a t-shirt quilt, several of which I have made
in the past. WRONG! I had forgotten that sports jerseys are made of nylon -- slippery, slithery, ultra stretchy
nylon. VBS -- I just got the top together and am extremely happy to be done with that part of the job.
Fortunately, there were only 16 of the jerseys -- fifteen of which make up the front of the quilt -- three across and
five down. That last one will go on the back -- maybe :-)! Also fortunately, all but one of the logos on the jersey
fronts would fit inside a 14.5" square block. The other one had to be cut 16.5 x 14.5 so I cut down two of the
smaller logo front shirts to 13.5 x 14.5 and put that row in the center. It looks OK that way -- with the odd row in
the center. This also meant that I only had two seams on two rows that had to matched! I started off as you would
with regular t-shirts by ironing fusible interfacing to the back side of the logo area and then cutting all the fronts
to size. Good thing the iron interfacing doesn't require much heat to melt the glue or I would have been in deep doo-
doo!! Anyway, this extravaganza is gonna be a lap quilt because it is already so heavy it's liable to cost me a small
fortune to mail it to the kid. Speaking of the kid, he's from Minnesota and a whale of a good hockey player -- so
good he has an all expense paid hockey scholarship to pretty much the University of his choice. Right now he's playing
AAA hockey in New Mexico, hoping to get some heavy experience and put a few pounds on himself. He's a slender,
smallish young man and needs to bulk up before he can play competitive hockey at the University level. So, back to
the quilt -- it's 43" x 72" right now and I'm not sure if I want to add a border or not. I'm also pretty
sure I will use some poly batting I already have on hand. Since the shirts are all nylon or poly and *really* heavy
-- some with huge team appliqués on the front -- I think the lighter batt will be better. Also, many of the shirts had
different color fabric strips, etc. sewn along the edges where I cut them up so I decided to press the seams open to
reduce the bulk. I will do some sort of decorative top stitch over the seams in both directions and then probably
just bar tack the blocks in strategic places. With the heavy appliqués and the rubbery logo printing, etc. there is no
way this top could be quilted or even hand tied! I just had DH take a pic of the top and I will post it to the
QUILTS album at Webshots. If anyone is interested, go take a look in an hour or so. Then, if you have any comments
or suggestions I would be happy to hear them. I have a yard of hockey theme fabric and I'm not sure if I want to use
it for anything. I might use it to go behind my label which will probably be muslin (as will the backing) in the shape
of a kitty's head. I also have 4 or 5 patches I took off the sleeves of the shirts and I might sew them to the front
or back -- haven't decided just yet. So, in closing, let me urge ALL of you NOT to undertake making a quilt out of
nylon sports jerseys -- especially the ones with the little holes knit into them! T-shirt quilts are good and a total
walk in the park compared to this slithery, stretchy stuff -- LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^< PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
(RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my
Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
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View entire thread: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
Posted by Sandy on Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:27 AM Post subject: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
My girl Scout Troop is responsible for coming up with the party invitations for the Winter Ball in December. DD and I
have been searching the net for ideas with out much luck. Background Info for Ball - girls ages 6 to 15 (so DD didn't
want to go with a Cinderella theme); girls will arrive in party dresses to formals; they will go to workshops to get
their hair done, nails painted, learn table manners, be taught a basic ballroom dance; make calling cards; then their
fathers or other male figure will arrive for a catered sit-down finger type foods dinner , followed by a DJ for the
dance. There are about 5 girls making the invitations and they have to make around 75-80. So we're looking for
something elegant but fairly simple. DD asked me to ask the newsgroup for ideas that she can take back to her troop. We
only have three weeks to get them done as the Service Unit decided to pass out the initial invitations at registration
night. Any help appreciated. Sandy
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Posted by M-C on Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:35 AM Post subject: Re: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
How about a simple cardstock back, with a vellum front tied at the top with a ribbon through 2 holes. You can simply
print the details on the vellum, and tear the bottom so it is longer on one side than the other. It would look formal
enough and only require the printing cutting and a little bit of ribon, you don;t even have to make a bow, just a
pretty knot. You can even print a logo, or symbol for the troop at the top middle of the invitation if they have one.
HTH M-C "Sandy" <slmcbeth@verizon.net> wrote in message news:dIxCg.14516$rd1.13862@trnddc01...
[quote:67e2ff95e6]My girl Scout Troop is responsible for coming up with the party invitations for the Winter Ball in
December. DD and I have been searching the net for ideas with out much luck. Background Info for Ball - girls ages 6 to
15 (so DD didn't want to go with a Cinderella theme); girls will arrive in party dresses to formals; they will go to
workshops to get their hair done, nails painted, learn table manners, be taught a basic ballroom dance; make calling
cards; then their fathers or other male figure will arrive for a catered sit-down finger type foods dinner , followed by
a DJ for the dance. There are about 5 girls making the invitations and they have to make around 75-80. So we're looking
for something elegant but fairly simple. DD asked me to ask the newsgroup for ideas that she can take back to her troop.
We only have three weeks to get them done as the Service Unit decided to pass out the initial invitations at
registration night. Any help appreciated. Sandy [/quote:67e2ff95e6]
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Posted by Deb in AR on Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:28 PM Post subject: Re: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
Just to add an idea to MC & Lynne's ideas, since it's a winter ball, you could use a lighter blue cardstock and
stamp or emboss silver or white snowflakes on it. Then print the info on the vellum and place it over the cardstock.
-- 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 "Sandy" <slmcbeth@verizon.net>
wrote in message news:dIxCg.14516$rd1.13862@trnddc01... [quote:9d06f47062]My girl Scout Troop is responsible for coming
up with the party invitations for the Winter Ball in December. DD and I have been searching the net for ideas with out
much luck. Background Info for Ball - girls ages 6 to 15 (so DD didn't want to go with a Cinderella theme); girls will
arrive in party dresses to formals; they will go to workshops to get their hair done, nails painted, learn table
manners, be taught a basic ballroom dance; make calling cards; then their fathers or other male figure will arrive for a
catered sit-down finger type foods dinner , followed by a DJ for the dance. There are about 5 girls making the
invitations and they have to make around 75-80. So we're looking for something elegant but fairly simple. DD asked me to
ask the newsgroup for ideas that she can take back to her troop. We only have three weeks to get them done as the
Service Unit decided to pass out the initial invitations at registration night. Any help appreciated. Sandy
[/quote:9d06f47062]
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Posted by Lenora on Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:57 PM Post subject: Re: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
Sizzix has a new party dress die that is really cute (and on sale at the site for 7.50).
http://sizzix.com/shop.cfm?function=detail&ProductItemNumber=38-1198& I have also seen a rubber stamp in the
same dress shape. You could use them plain or add a tulle "skirt" over the top. Print the details on vellum
and layer it over snowflake patterned paper or stamped cardstock. Attach with ribbon or snowflake brads.Add a little
silver ink around the edges to add some glitz. cheers, Lenora Sandy wrote: [quote:3e0e05d5f0]My girl Scout Troop is
responsible for coming up with the party invitations for the Winter Ball in December. DD and I have been searching the
net for ideas with out much luck. Background Info for Ball - girls ages 6 to 15 (so DD didn't want to go with a
Cinderella theme); girls will arrive in party dresses to formals; they will go to workshops to get their hair done,
nails painted, learn table manners, be taught a basic ballroom dance; make calling cards; then their fathers or other
male figure will arrive for a catered sit-down finger type foods dinner , followed by a DJ for the dance. There are
about 5 girls making the invitations and they have to make around 75-80. So we're looking for something elegant but
fairly simple. DD asked me to ask the newsgroup for ideas that she can take back to her troop. We only have three weeks
to get them done as the Service Unit decided to pass out the initial invitations at registration night. Any help
appreciated. Sandy[/quote:3e0e05d5f0]
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Posted by King's Crown on Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:37 AM Post subject: Re: Help! Need Ideas for Winter Ball Invitations
The idea I wanted to pass on sounds just like what M-C suggested. A friend of mine made invitations to a bridal shower
that I thought turned out very elegant. She used half of an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper, then half of a ....err clear
sheet... transparency with the info for the party printed on it. Then 2 holes were punch at the top in the center and
space about 2 to 3 inches a part. Ribbon was threaded through the holes and a pretty bow tied so it was above the
words on the invitation. The color combinations is what will make it elegant. If the girls could find some patterned
paper or wanted to be more crafty they could even dress the under sheet with some heat embossing with some
interesting rubber stamp set you have. My friend used burgundy ribbon and the paper underneath was white with tiny
burgundy flowers with tiny green leaves. The printing on the transparency was done in black and showed up very
nicely. Lynne "Sandy" <slmcbeth@verizon.net> wrote in message news:dIxCg.14516$rd1.13862@trnddc01...
[quote:078953defc]My girl Scout Troop is responsible for coming up with the party invitations for the Winter Ball in
December. DD and I have been searching the net for ideas with out much luck. Background Info for Ball - girls ages 6 to
15 (so DD didn't want to go with a Cinderella theme); girls will arrive in party dresses to formals; they will go to
workshops to get their hair done, nails painted, learn table manners, be taught a basic ballroom dance; make calling
cards; then their fathers or other male figure will arrive for a catered sit-down finger type foods dinner , followed by
a DJ for the dance. There are about 5 girls making the invitations and they have to make around 75-80. So we're looking
for something elegant but fairly simple. DD asked me to ask the newsgroup for ideas that she can take back to her troop.
We only have three weeks to get them done as the Service Unit decided to pass out the initial invitations at
registration night. Any help appreciated. Sandy [/quote:078953defc]
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View entire thread: Fav yarn for aghans
Posted by Shillelagh on Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:53 AM Post subject: Re: Fav yarn for aghans
"cozyhomelife" <chl@notscape.com> wrote in message news:3JP3h.926$6t.188@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
[quote:cc6d3f6774]Wow, 3 strands, that sounds like it would be hard on the wrist and fingers/thumb to pull all that
thru! [/quote:cc6d3f6774] It wasn't that bad, especially since the hook was huge - a P or a Q - don't remember.
Needless to say, it didn't really take all that long to make. ;>) [quote:cc6d3f6774]It turned out well though, and a
great guy theme! Sure, or gal, but plenty of things are good for gals that guys would not want to be caught under, so
guys need something more specific that won't offend their manliness, ha, ha. Thanks for sharing the pic :)
[/quote:cc6d3f6774] Apparently half the family cuddles under it when watching TV. ;>) S.
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View entire thread: Fav yarn for aghans
Posted by cozyhomelife on Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:39 AM Post subject: Re: Fav yarn for aghans
Wow, 3 strands, that sounds like it would be hard on the wrist and fingers/thumb to pull all that thru! It turned out
well though, and a great guy theme! Sure, or gal, but plenty of things are good for gals that guys would not want to be
caught under, so guys need something more specific that won't offend their manliness, ha, ha. Thanks for sharing the
pic :) -- -Cozy http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?webtag=cozy_at_home Happiness doesn't come from
having things, it comes from *having things you can find* :) "Shillelagh" <meow@cat.howl> wrote in
message news:ydN3h.11394$2A4.2471@newsfe24.lga... [quote:dd63fe8205] "cozyhomelife" <chl@notscape.com>
wrote in message news:67w3h.5416$9v5.5243@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net... What is your favorite yarn for afghans? -- -Cozy
Pretty much any worsted weight acrylic because the few afghans I've done were for my daughter's family. At that house,
everything has to be machine washable and dryable. I crocheted one afghan using 3 strands of yarn - it was in a forest
green and black, and the pattern was wonderful. The afghan looked really good - my son-in-law got that one. You can
see it here, however, it's not a great picture: http://tinyurl.com/yy2wdv Shelagh [/quote:dd63fe8205]
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View entire thread: Question about stamps
Posted by Linda C on Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:29 PM Post subject: Re: Question about stamps
Thanks for all those ideas Marilyn! I dont have very many rubber stamps, but the few I do have take up room that I just
dont have! They are all mounted. I have heard of storing acrylic stamps in CD cases. I have been looking into getting
more acrylics stamps, and I like that storage idea! I have one alphabet set that is still in the clear bag it came in
and it is a pain in the rear to put it back in everytime. Linda Marilyn wrote: [quote:1518581683]Cathy...As yet I have
not UM my wood mounted stamps but I do look to see if I can buy the UM option 1st...rather than the mounted. I wouldn't
sell or trade my mounted to buy UM though.....dont see the point in that! I see some stamps now coming with wood blocks
unattached and you mount them if you want....WHY? The one that comes to mind are like these http://tinyurl.co.uk/4g06
but I believe Stamping Up in the US also come UM. Seems to make more sense to leave them UM if you ask me LOL Most of
my recent stamp purchases are either SeeD's or clear polymer but I have loads (dare I say 100's) of UM rubber stamps
that I purchased from various sites on the internet. I do intend to UM them all one day :o) They are stuck to a clear
acrylic block for use. A mousemat under your cardstock solves the cushioning issue...although I have never felt the need
to use anything other than my butcher's block board to stamp on!!! Some folks think UM reduces the stamps
value....maybe!!! But, if they are hard to store and use....they may already have been a waste of money if they are
going to spend life unused & buried under all your other craft stuff!! Personally...if I no longer use mine I will
just gift them to somewhere that will benefit, i.e. local school, kids after-school club or a local charity group. Wood
mounted stamp storage is a huge issue and it depends on why people buy the stamps in the first place and what sort of
space they have to store them. Some people like to "collect" rather than just use them. They like to have them
on display! Me...I have mine in boxes by theme... to make them easier to find.... But I still find it a pain to
constantly search for the stamp I want....then have to put them all back in the box...grrrhh! Their wooden blocks will
go one day soon!!!!! I have used Aleene's Reposition-It Tacky Glue http://tinyurl.co.uk/lbni for all my UM rubber
stamps, which are stored in one lever-arch ring binder, stuck to page protectors. To do all mine I have used less than
half a bottle (which costs around $3.00 in the US) as you only need a scribble on each. You do not need to coat the
whole back! My clear polymer stamps are stored in slightly opaque A4 boxes, stored in a drawer unit, because they are
affected by exposure to the UVlight and the SeeD's are stored in a CD rack. HTH -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK)
See my LO's and other stuff here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "chatty cathy"
<epals4ever@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10095-451885FF-2035@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net... ok do you think
its better to unmount my wood stamps or just trade or sell them off for unmounts...which is your advice? someone
mentioned i should think about that so im here asking you all.. give me your opionion cathy [/quote:1518581683]
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Posted by Marilyn on Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:44 PM Post subject: Re: Question about stamps
Cathy...As yet I have not UM my wood mounted stamps but I do look to see if I can buy the UM option 1st...rather than
the mounted. I wouldn't sell or trade my mounted to buy UM though.....dont see the point in that! I see some stamps
now coming with wood blocks unattached and you mount them if you want....WHY? The one that comes to mind are like these
http://tinyurl.co.uk/4g06 but I believe Stamping Up in the US also come UM. Seems to make more sense to leave them UM if
you ask me LOL Most of my recent stamp purchases are either SeeD's or clear polymer but I have loads (dare I say
100's) of UM rubber stamps that I purchased from various sites on the internet. I do intend to UM them all one day :o)
They are stuck to a clear acrylic block for use. A mousemat under your cardstock solves the cushioning
issue...although I have never felt the need to use anything other than my butcher's block board to stamp on!!! Some
folks think UM reduces the stamps value....maybe!!! But, if they are hard to store and use....they may already have
been a waste of money if they are going to spend life unused & buried under all your other craft stuff!!
Personally...if I no longer use mine I will just gift them to somewhere that will benefit, i.e. local school, kids
after-school club or a local charity group. Wood mounted stamp storage is a huge issue and it depends on why people
buy the stamps in the first place and what sort of space they have to store them. Some people like to
"collect" rather than just use them. They like to have them on display! Me...I have mine in boxes by theme...
to make them easier to find.... But I still find it a pain to constantly search for the stamp I want....then have to
put them all back in the box...grrrhh! Their wooden blocks will go one day soon!!!!! I have used Aleene's Reposition-
It Tacky Glue http://tinyurl.co.uk/lbni for all my UM rubber stamps, which are stored in one lever-arch ring binder,
stuck to page protectors. To do all mine I have used less than half a bottle (which costs around $3.00 in the US) as
you only need a scribble on each. You do not need to coat the whole back! My clear polymer stamps are stored in
slightly opaque A4 boxes, stored in a drawer unit, because they are affected by exposure to the UVlight and the SeeD's
are stored in a CD rack. HTH -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK) See my LO's and other stuff here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "chatty cathy" <epals4ever@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10095-451885FF-2035@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net... [quote:21283c33d3]ok do you think its better to unmount my wood
stamps or just trade or sell them off for unmounts...which is your advice? someone mentioned i should think about that
so im here asking you all.. give me your opionion cathy [/quote:21283c33d3]
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View entire thread: Northeast PA - Free Talk/Class
Posted by CarolHeppner on Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:10 PM Post subject: Northeast PA - Free Talk/Class
Hi All, If you live in Northeast PA... near Olyphant, PA... I will be giving a free talk about Heritage Scrapbooking at
the Genealogy Research Society of Northeast PA on August 16 at 7:00. The talk will be about 30 to 45 minutes long.
The materials list for the event is listed at: http://carolmheppner2.blogspot.com/ This is the presser for the local
paper: Local writer and artist Carol Heppner to Speak about Heritage Scrapbooking Basics at Genealogical Research
Society of Northeast Pennsylvania on August 16, 2006 Archbald, PA , July 27, 2006 Local writer and artist Carol
Heppner will present Heritage Scrapbooking Basics on August 16, 2006, at the Genealogical Research Society of Northeast
Pennsylvania (GRSNP). Carol Heppner is a local writer and artist from Archbald, and author of the recently-released
Scrapbooking Techniques: Inking, by Sterling Publications. The presentation, Heritage Scrapbooking basics will
explore basic scrapbooking techniques, but as it is applied to genealogical research. Participants will learn how to
combine scrapbooking technique with genealogy research to create their own "Family Memory Albums." During
this presentation, Carol will cover the various papers, inks, powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in
scrapbooking. Participants will learn how to use ink to give papers an aged look, so as to harmonize with the theme of
genealogy. Participants will create their own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Scrapbooking is a very popular
craft. Carol takes a fresh look at how spectacular, vintage background papers for scrapbooks can be combined with
genealogical research, so as to present an eye-catching rendering to the reader of the genealogical information. Carol
has spent many years exploring her Italian genealogy. She combines this passion for family history with her widely-
recognized skills in paper arts. Carol developed techniques used in Scrapbooking Techniques: Inking, among other
national publications in which her artwork regularly appears. For additional information on the August 16th talk at
the Genealogical Research Society of Northeast Pennsylvania, contact GRSNP or visit www.carolheppner.com. The evening
talk, which begins at 7 PM, is open to the public. Students will be expected to bring requisite materials, which are
listed on www.carolheppner.com under "Upcoming Events." The Genealogical Research Society of Northeast
Pennsylvania meeting will be held in the Community Room at 211 Susquehanna Avenue, Olyphant and can be reached at phone
number (570) 383-7661. About Carol Heppner: Carol Heppner is a contemporary artist and free-lance writer from
Archbald, Pennsylvania. Her artwork and articles appear in many national publications, including Scrap and Stamp Arts,
Somerset Studio, and Belle Armoire. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap and Stamp Arts, Scott Publications,
and is featured in a regular column titled "Art Smarts." Carol is a design member of the Crafts and Hobby
Association (CHA). Her work medium includes clay, paper arts, silk painting, watercolor, photography, collage, stained
glass, and rubber stamping. Carol Heppner www.carolheppner.com
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View entire thread: Journaling Tips...Help!!!.
Posted by Linda C on Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:36 PM Post subject: Re: Journaling Tips...Help!!!.
Kim I think that if you ask yourself what you want to convey with your journaling, you might have an easier time of
knowing what to write. For example, do you just want the date and event noted? or do you want to tell the story of the
picture? Do you want to have just the names of everyone in the pictures? I like Amy, Dave and Sandys helpful ideas too.
The hidden journaling is a great idea for hiding what you dont want everyone to see, but you still have the information
recorded. I personally dont journal every page, as it depends on the theme of the page. You can do computer
journaling in Microsoft Word, very easily. I used the HELP button at the top and did a search for text boxes, and it
shows you step by step how to make them. I use text boxes with no lines, arrange them to fill up the page, and then I
can print it out and cut them to fit wherever I need them. Just play around with it and experiment, thats what I did!
You can change the size, type and color of the fonts you want to use for each separate box too, if you want to do
journaling for more than one page at a time. Some call this "power journaling". Hope this helps and dont be
afraid to experiment with computer stuff, you will be surprised at how easy it can be. Linda On Nov 6, 5:41 pm,
"mysticdeaka2009" <mysticdeaka2...@hotmail.com> wrote: [quote:cd3c9055ad]I really am uncomfortable with
journaling. I don't know if it is because I think it might sound weird... or if I don't like my writing. I see some lo's
with computer written journaling, but I am not that compter literate...lol. Any tips for me? As well, do you journal
all pages or just some? Thanks, Kim[/quote:cd3c9055ad]
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View entire thread: Does anyone use the PSB by Crop in Style?
Posted by Linda C on Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:30 PM Post subject: Re: Does anyone use the PSB by Crop in Style?
I have a sticker album and i organize my stickers and die cuts in it. I think it is much better than using a box or tote
to store them in as I can look at them page by page to see what I want to use. I kind of arrange them by theme or
season. HTH Linda On Oct 31, 8:46 am, "Dorothy" <dts66NoS...@optonline.Dotnet> wrote:
[quote:f29680c3b4]I am looking to store my die cuts, embellishments, and stickers, etc...... and was wondering if the
PSB by Crop in Style is the way to go?? Do any of you use this system and how well do you find it to work for you? Is it
easy to organize your stash? If you do not use it what do you use and how easy do you find it when looking to find
something? TIA and God Bless, Dorothy in NY[/quote:f29680c3b4]
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Posted by Mel K on Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:25 AM Post subject: Re: Does anyone use the PSB by Crop in Style?
I have 2 PSB's and I love them. They hold all my stickers, rubons, and die cuts, Holiday stuff in one binder and
everything else in another. They're very sturdy and the handles make them easy to carry. The only problem I have is I
can never find the exact type of refill I need. They all come in multipacks, with other styles I don't need. (The Crop
in Style website has them, if I'm willing to pay full price. But who wants to do that?) They're getting kind of full,
though.. I think I may need a third one soon. Time to check out the coupons. Mel K "Linda C"
<lindacurley63@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1162312236.995441.286730@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
[quote:db8e569156]I have a sticker album and i organize my stickers and die cuts in it. I think it is much better than
using a box or tote to store them in as I can look at them page by page to see what I want to use. I kind of arrange
them by theme or season. HTH Linda On Oct 31, 8:46 am, "Dorothy" <dts66NoS...@optonline.Dotnet> wrote:
I am looking to store my die cuts, embellishments, and stickers, etc...... and was wondering if the PSB by Crop in Style
is the way to go?? Do any of you use this system and how well do you find it to work for you? Is it easy to organize
your stash? If you do not use it what do you use and how easy do you find it when looking to find something? TIA and
God Bless, Dorothy in NY [/quote:db8e569156]
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View entire thread: Viva Las Vegas
Posted by Katrina on Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:53 PM Post subject: Re: Viva Las Vegas
Tammie, I've done several Vegas pages from my trips there. Still have a few more to go too. I don't know what kind of
pics you took but here are a few of the things I did. I took shots of several different hotels. They each got their own
lo w/ the theme being that of the hotel. Egypt page for Luxor, midievel for Excalibur etc. I also had lots of pics of
all the neon signs lit up at night. I cut them out and put them all on black cs so that they would stand out more. I
titled this page "the strip". Now that I have webshots figured out I'll try to get some scanned and posted
later today. Katrina in KS Tammie wrote: [quote:084f0be3fa]Im working on a whole book of Vegas and California pics.
My Vegas ones are starting to all look alike. I can only use so many dice and playing cards! lol Have some of you done
Vegas pages? Any unique ideas??Pics I could peek at?? I want to get some pics of my LOs for you all but I have no idea
how. Can I insert a dig photo in a post??[/quote:084f0be3fa]
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Posted by Tammie on Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:26 PM Post subject: Re: Viva Las Vegas
thanks Katrina! If I can find the cord for my camera Ill post some of my LOs too!! "Katrina"
<GardnerKS@webtv.net> wrote in message news:1162133617.560547.81160@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
[quote:8b0560fc03]Tammie, I've done several Vegas pages from my trips there. Still have a few more to go too. I don't
know what kind of pics you took but here are a few of the things I did. I took shots of several different hotels. They
each got their own lo w/ the theme being that of the hotel. Egypt page for Luxor, midievel for Excalibur etc. I also had
lots of pics of all the neon signs lit up at night. I cut them out and put them all on black cs so that they would stand
out more. I titled this page "the strip". Now that I have webshots figured out I'll try to get some scanned
and posted later today. Katrina in KS Tammie wrote: Im working on a whole book of Vegas and California pics. My
Vegas ones are starting to all look alike. I can only use so many dice and playing cards! lol Have some of you done
Vegas pages? Any unique ideas??Pics I could peek at?? I want to get some pics of my LOs for you all but I have no idea
how. Can I insert a dig photo in a post?? [/quote:8b0560fc03]
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View entire thread: Christmas cards....make or buy?
Posted by Klara on Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:16 PM Post subject: Re: Christmas cards....make or buy?
Hello, 1. Yes, I am planning on making Christmas cards this year. I have some purchased cards from previous years -
which I might cut up and use parts of them on my cards. 2. I haven't started yet, I haven't even started designing them
yet. 3. I haven't made up my list yet... I might make labour-intensive cards for my close friends and family and maybe
some extra simpler ones... not sure yet 4. I normally make a few basic designs which I then make into different cards,
a different theme or different colour scheme using the basic designs. I think I would get a little bored doing exactly
the same thing all the time (though I imagine this would be a quick way of doing it) It may be only mid-October but
time flies and soon it will be Christmas! Good time to start thinking about Christmas cards. Klara
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View entire thread: On the road again....
Posted by Sandy on Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:19 AM Post subject: Re: On the road again....
Sounds like you had a great time.........that would be my problem....trying to be good in a scrapbook store. I drove to
Evansville today with youngest DD and DS, met older DS, grandson and fiancee to play minature golf. Also picked up
sixty 16" patio tiles from a freecycle person to bring back home. While I was there I ran into Joann's and picked
up a package of silver brads I needed to complete a recipe swap I'm working on. Yes, I ran (hurried) in and grabbed the
brads, paid and hurried back out. We needed to get home before dark to get the tile unloaded from the truck. Fastest
trip into a store with scrappin supplies I believe I've ever made. Sandy "MommyRazz"
<mommyrazz@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1157415154.226264.69880@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
[quote:d7f160994c]hehehehe... We were sitting at Golden Corral on the 2nd 1/2 gallon of tea. :-) And it was all good!
Honest! I live vicaiously through Dave since he's met everyone and I am a hermit crab. :-) Theresa Cowchipper wrote:
and which one of those places were u at when i called and INTERUPTED!!!!.....lol Well interupted him talking to you
about me is what he said!!!. Did he bring his album i made for him (i figured he did. he always does.) Wished Kenda
traveled...she'd be showing off hers too! I wanna make another just time and a theme is holding me up. cowchipper
[/quote:d7f160994c]
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Posted by MommyRazz on Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:12 AM Post subject: Re: On the road again....
hehehehe... We were sitting at Golden Corral on the 2nd 1/2 gallon of tea. :-) And it was all good! Honest! I live
vicaiously through Dave since he's met everyone and I am a hermit crab. :-) Theresa Cowchipper wrote:
[quote:21b7d10287]and which one of those places were u at when i called and INTERUPTED!!!!.....lol Well interupted him
talking to you about me is what he said!!!. Did he bring his album i made for him (i figured he did. he always does.)
Wished Kenda traveled...she'd be showing off hers too! I wanna make another just time and a theme is holding me up.
cowchipper [/quote:21b7d10287]
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View entire thread: On the road again....
Posted by Cowchipper on Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:53 PM Post subject: Re: On the road again....
and which one of those places were u at when i called and INTERUPTED!!!!.....lol Well interupted him talking to you
about me is what he said!!!. Did he bring his album i made for him (i figured he did. he always does.) Wished Kenda
traveled...she'd be showing off hers too! I wanna make another just time and a theme is holding me up. cowchipper ..
"MommyRazz" <mommyrazz@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1157403355.291006.239730@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com... Well, Dave and I just parted ways after about a 22 hour
visit. What a wonderful time! He called me yesterday that he was about 4 hours out and would be at our truck stop
between 3 and 4 so we planned for me to come meet him about 5 to take him to dinner. Of course, on the way to dinner we
detoured into Michael's and both did a little damage...hehehe... We didn't buy a whole lot, but one of my clients is
going to a convention this week and wanted the big round buttons (like we used to see at election time) and of course
she leaves tommorrow for convention and there was no time to order anything online since I still have to print what will
go on them too. We had dinner at Golden Corral and it was reaaally good. They even had filet minon (sp) on the buffet
and it was very good! We sat and talked and sat and talked and talked some more until the restaurant was closed. The
employees already had most of the food cleared away by the time we mosied out of there. This morning when I picked Dave
up, our focus was on checking out ARCHIVER'S in Orland Park. Last night I called my sister who is a regular over there
and she and my niece met us...at the Joanne's next door. We said 10am at Archiver's and since we were early getting
there, we ducked into Joanne's first. That was the first Joanne's that I had been in that had a scrapping section. The
one here is an older one with basically fabric and fabric crafts in it. I will definately go back there!! Joanne's is
on the end of the strip mall and Archiver's is a few stores in...can we say WOW!! I could have really done some wallet
damage! But, I was good because I haven't done anything in awhile, so I need to take inventory...what I have, want and
need... It was pretty cool seeing the variety of new stuff that is out there though! We had an awesome time talking
and chatting and just spending time together. Yes, there was some enabling and some comparing and some tales. Dave is
always a joy to have around and I love it when he visits. Before we left the truck stop this morning, Dave gave me this
heavenly scented jar candle...yumm! It will definately be allowed to "breathe" in my room. :-) Yes, we have
pictures... We both had our cameras and we took a couple of pictures to prove that Dave saw an Archivers. I told him
that we'll have to go back again and see the other 1/2 of the store! (We didn't see everything because of time.) My
pictures can be seen at http://photos.yahoo.com/trlockwood in the "RCS Meets" folder. Hope y'all get to meet
and/or visit with Dave...you'll be soul enriched for the experience. :-) Mommyrazz (aka Theresa)
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View entire thread: question about travel souvenirs
Posted by Melanie on Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:43 AM Post subject: question about travel souvenirs
I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to Seattle, with a sci-fi
theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My question is, what do you
do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out certain images from the
brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a sheet? TIA, ~Melanie
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Posted by FL_Kelly on Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:35 PM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
I spent the summer before last in Germany and had tons of stuff that I wanted to keep. I made a pocket page for my
"extras". I put it at the end of the scrapbook. HTH, Kelly in Fl "Melanie"
<princessinthengtower@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1157067808.854443.53850@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
[quote:2577095089]I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to Seattle,
with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My question
is, what do you do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out certain images
from the brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a sheet? TIA,
~Melanie [/quote:2577095089]
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Posted by Linda C on Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:54 PM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
H Melanie. I did a page about visiting Chicago with my son and our visit to the Sears Tower. I saved the brochure, and
the receipt for admission, bought a couple of postcards, and incorporated them all into my LO in pockets. Good Luck!
Linda Melanie wrote: [quote:db2b0bb088]I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook
of a trip to Seattle, with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween
theme. My question is, what do you do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut
out certain images from the brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a
sheet? TIA, ~Melanie[/quote:db2b0bb088]
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Posted by Tammy on Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:46 PM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
I tend to use both methods. I have so many brochures from each trip that I can not include all brochures. Here is a
layout I did when I cut up the brochure and included the map on a page:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=658046 Good luck with your album! --Tammy Melanie
wrote: [quote:de51d9dbaf]I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to
Seattle, with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My
question is, what do you do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out
certain images from the brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a
sheet? TIA, ~Melanie[/quote:de51d9dbaf]
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Posted by anji on Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:54 AM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
i saw lisa bernson from creating keepsakes do incredible things with brochures and such. she made pockets for them. in
a couple of layouts, she actually used a brochure with a map on it as the background then used page pebbles to highlight
where she'd been. you could even "hinge" the side so you can still unflod it to look at, then hide journaling
under it. hope this helps. i'll watch my video this evening and look at more ideas. lisa put out a video through
paper crafts and there's a whole section on what to do with vacation brochures, ticket stubs, etc. have fun!! Anji in
idaho Melanie wrote: [quote:c817616b12]I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook
of a trip to Seattle, with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween
theme. My question is, what do you do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut
out certain images from the brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a
sheet? TIA, ~Melanie[/quote:c817616b12]
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Posted by Judy SA on Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:57 PM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
Good question Melanie! I also take momento's from where ever we go, like even match books and afterwards I never know
how to incoporate them on the LO. Judy, SA "Melanie" <princessinthengtower@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1157067808.854443.53850@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... [quote:c5b8fe24d6]I'm starting to get serious about my
scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to Seattle, with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a
scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My question is, what do you do with brochures? I already have
one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out certain images from the brochure and put them into your layouts,
rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a sheet? TIA, ~Melanie [/quote:c5b8fe24d6]
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Posted by Hebee Jeebes on Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:21 AM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
I put them in pockets. They take up less room you can see them front and back as they are removable and you don't
destroy your one and only copy of a treasure. R "Melanie" <princessinthengtower@yahoo.ca> wrote in
message news:1157067808.854443.53850@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... [quote:76779ba8be]I'm starting to get serious
about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to Seattle, with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making
a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My question is, what do you do with brochures? I already have
one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out certain images from the brochure and put them into your layouts,
rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a sheet? TIA, ~Melanie [/quote:76779ba8be]
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Posted by Tazmadazz on Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:45 AM Post subject: Re: question about travel souvenirs
I make a pocket on the page and save the brochures and such in that. Teresa in MD "Melanie"
<princessinthengtower@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1157067808.854443.53850@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
[quote:6401fe230f]I'm starting to get serious about my scrapbooking. Last year I made a scrapbook of a trip to Seattle,
with a sci-fi theme. This year I'll be making a scrapbook of my trip to Philly, with a Halloween theme. My question
is, what do you do with brochures? I already have one of the hotel where I am staying at. Do you cut out certain images
from the brochure and put them into your layouts, rather than just sticking the whole brochure onto a sheet? TIA,
~Melanie [/quote:6401fe230f]
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View entire thread: Rubber stamp mutilation
Posted by Cathy on Fri Aug 11, 2006 5:01 AM Post subject: Re: Rubber stamp mutilation
Well gee, give me a break I'm just a beginning stamper! :-) At the rate I'm buying them thought, it won't take long to
expand my collection. Now all I have to do is find more room in this small apartment to hide stuff! Thanks for the
link I'll check it out. -- Cathy So. California http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006 Pages: 57 Cards: 55 ACTs: 22
"King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:C9eAg.2524$xp2.2276@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:a68e4f7892]hahaha listen to you... stamp drawer...
where's the "S" after drawer as in drawers. OK just teasing you a little. Yes, I have stamp drawers...
small ones, but multiples none the less. Anyhow 2 of them are empty. I've been searching around on the internet today
for more supplies. I've used up all I bought at the Rubber Stamp Convention. I never thought I'd get that far.
http://www.sundayint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=13 The above link is to the stuff I used. It's
called EZ Mount Stamp N' Stor. I didn't buy it from this site. I'm still looking around. I saw the EZ Mount as low at
$2.50 a sheet at the convention, but it may have been for the 8 1/2 X 11. I bought the 8 1/2 X 13 1/4 for $3.50 a
sheet. I also got the 8 1/2 X 11 Stamp N' Stor Storage panels for binders I already have. The 5 sheets I bought with
stamps stored on both sides takes up a 3 inch binder. I did some stamping today and it felt so good to know where all
my loose stamps were. I haven't started on the sets yet as they are in their original plastic boxes and pretty easy to
find, BUT they will be taken a part some day. I put the stamps grouped together by theme. I have a page of words. I
have a page of plant life. I have a cooking stamp page. I have a celestial stamp page. I do have a miscellaneous page
for odd balls waiting to belong to a theme. Lynne "Cathy" <steverusk@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:ATdAg.7344$gF6.6505@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... So where do you get the cling plastic that you are using?
This sounds like something I might want to try as my stamp drawer is quickly filling up. -- Cathy So. California
http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006 Pages: 37 Cards: 57 ACTs: 22 "King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net>
wrote in message news:KXxyg.6700$157.1896@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... I do feel sort of like a rubber stamp
serial killer, but as I get liberated from all those blocks of wood I'm sure I'll get over it. Kind of like when I
threw all the jewel cases away to my CD's a few years ago and put them all in binders. Check out my other crafts album
for pictures of what I have been doing. http://community.webshots.com/user/kingscrown -- -- Lynne, Northern California
http://community.webshots.com/user/kingscrown Total pages for the year = 37 Total baby pages = 32 Goal for year - lots
of "baby album" pages ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Participated in Jacqui's Skinny Minnie Recipe Swap,
Katrina's ATC swap, Jessie's Birthday album, "The Barn" page swap and Jacqui's Title Swap. I was also enabled
in Monterey by OKC Dave our traveling Picture Placer. [/quote:a68e4f7892]
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Posted by King's Crown on Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:34 AM Post subject: Re: Rubber stamp mutilation
hahaha listen to you... stamp drawer... where's the "S" after drawer as in drawers. OK just teasing you a
little. Yes, I have stamp drawers... small ones, but multiples none the less. Anyhow 2 of them are empty. I've been
searching around on the internet today for more supplies. I've used up all I bought at the Rubber Stamp Convention. I
never thought I'd get that far. http://www.sundayint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=13 The above link
is to the stuff I used. It's called EZ Mount Stamp N' Stor. I didn't buy it from this site. I'm still looking around.
I saw the EZ Mount as low at $2.50 a sheet at the convention, but it may have been for the 8 1/2 X 11. I bought the 8
1/2 X 13 1/4 for $3.50 a sheet. I also got the 8 1/2 X 11 Stamp N' Stor Storage panels for binders I already have.
The 5 sheets I bought with stamps stored on both sides takes up a 3 inch binder. I did some stamping today and it felt
so good to know where all my loose stamps were. I haven't started on the sets yet as they are in their original
plastic boxes and pretty easy to find, BUT they will be taken a part some day. I put the stamps grouped together by
theme. I have a page of words. I have a page of plant life. I have a cooking stamp page. I have a celestial stamp
page. I do have a miscellaneous page for odd balls waiting to belong to a theme. Lynne "Cathy"
<steverusk@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:ATdAg.7344$gF6.6505@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
[quote:77d53d5a4d]So where do you get the cling plastic that you are using? This sounds like something I might want to
try as my stamp drawer is quickly filling up. -- Cathy So. California http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006 Pages: 37
Cards: 57 ACTs: 22 "King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:KXxyg.6700$157.1896@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... I do feel sort of like a rubber stamp serial killer, but as
I get liberated from all those blocks of wood I'm sure I'll get over it. Kind of like when I threw all the jewel cases
away to my CD's a few years ago and put them all in binders. Check out my other crafts album for pictures of what I
have been doing. http://community.webshots.com/user/kingscrown -- -- Lynne, Northern California
http://community.webshots.com/user/kingscrown Total pages for the year = 37 Total baby pages = 32 Goal for year - lots
of "baby album" pages ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Participated in Jacqui's Skinny Minnie Recipe Swap,
Katrina's ATC swap, Jessie's Birthday album, "The Barn" page swap and Jacqui's Title Swap. I was also enabled
in Monterey by OKC Dave our traveling Picture Placer. [/quote:77d53d5a4d]
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View entire thread: OT: Past 3 weeks job
Posted by Chrissy on Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:48 AM Post subject: Re: Past 3 weeks job (Hilda)
We are going to be adding on to our house August - September, my dad who is a contractor is doing the project for us.
He's not looking forward to doing the plumbing part. On the bright side Dave, there is a neat scrapbook line out by
Karen Foster that I believe that is a remolding theme. You got great pictures to scrap. Chrissy
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Posted by Chrissy on Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:45 AM Post subject: Re: Past 3 weeks job (Hilda)
We are going to be adding on to our house August - September, my dad who is a contractor is doing the project for us.
He's not looking forward to doing the plumbing part. On the bright side Dave, there is a neat scrapbook line out by
Karen Foster that I believe that is a remolding theme. You got great pictures to scrap. Chrissy
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View entire thread: crochet gathering in Durham City UK
Posted by Eliza Wright on Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:19 AM Post subject: Re: Lost the post, found it, lost it again!!
Hi Jackdaw There are so many problems when you start looking aren't there! I can drive, but I found that when I did
classes away from home I needed SO to come with me to help carry all the stuff. He was also very helpful for
"fielding" over enthusiastic clients. There is always one who wants to discuss/question or even just chat
while you are trying to concentrate on something, or clearing away at the end. No amount of hints get through to these
people that you are tired, need to pack everything into your car before the hall gets locked up, remember what belongs
to who, and who is going to want what for next week, then there is the drive home. And for some reason it is always
that person who has forgotten her purse or cheque book and anyway you don't mind waiting until the end of the month do
you? To balance that of course most people are lovely. I made friends then who are still friends now even though I
live so far away. On the craft-holiday theme, I know several people have tried that here, with various themes, but
have given up because they couldn't get enough business. Then again we are quite a drive for most people. Eliza. --
Eliza@2fishes.co.uk <URL: http://www.2fishes.co.uk/> - Skye-inspired Cross Stitch New!! 6 New Landscape Bookmarks
of Skye and surrounding area!
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View entire thread: OT: the family of the off-kilter quilter
Posted by ellice on Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:55 PM Post subject: Re: the family of the off-kilter quilter
Larias - the picture doesn't look Stepfordish at all! The color of the clothing is really rich, and it's a lovely,
happy looking group. We have friends whose "mother of the husband" insists on a family portrait whenever they
visit in So Cal. And the mother makes all the adults, and the toddler (his sisters that lives in So Cal) all dress
alike. The last 2 have been "khaki pants and white shirts. We make fun of them mercilessly. This year - she
wanted "red shirts and khaki pants" . Our friends freaked (we have another friend who's in management at
Target) saying "everytime we look at the picture, it'll look like the Target Employyee of the Month
collection" . Those pix, are definitely Stepfordish. The outcome for this year is still up in the air - given
the Target comment. Ellice - who really does think your family pix are lovely On 10/29/06 8:23 PM, "René"
<My.Pencil@mchsi.com> wrote: [quote:58e54cf161]But to me, the formal picture is kind of like a theme. The
perfect winter Christmas in the perfect neighborhood, the old fashioned street light, the twilight time of evening when
everything is blue and pure. It made me think that this is exactly what I mentally picture in my head when I think of
the perfect family Christmas. It's beautiful. René "Karen, Queen of Squishies" <Karen @
PlayPianoNow.info> wrote in message news:K0N0h.212457$FQ1.208633@attbi_s71... I for one am not sick of seeing your
lovely family! And I must agree with you. While the formal attire looks awesome, the theme Christmases are much more
fun-for-all. Karen, Queen of Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info Dug around, and while a lot of people seem to
think I should suck it up and do formal pictures every year, others don't. SO, thought I'd let you talk a walk through
our past <grin>. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=117cre2.j pg&.src=ph
Thomas' first Christmas - 2000 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=7586re2.j
pg&.src=ph Christmas 2001 - Hawai'ian shirts
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4e7ere2.j pg&.src=ph Christmas 2002 - pajamas
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=ed5d.jpg& .src=ph Rebekah's first Christmas -
2003 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=54d5.jpg& .src=ph Christmas 2004 -
reanissance garb http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=b7f5re2.j pg&.src=ph
Christmas 2005 - turtlenecks because I didn't get anything made in time!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4389re2.j pg&.src=ph Christmas 2006 -
"Stepford Family" Larisa, who thinks that by now, you are all sick of seeing my family [/quote:58e54cf161]
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Posted by René on Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:23 AM Post subject: Re: the family of the off-kilter quilter
But to me, the formal picture is kind of like a theme. The perfect winter Christmas in the perfect neighborhood, the
old fashioned street light, the twilight time of evening when everything is blue and pure. It made me think that this
is exactly what I mentally picture in my head when I think of the perfect family Christmas. It's beautiful. René
"Karen, Queen of Squishies" <Karen @ PlayPianoNow.info> wrote in message
news:K0N0h.212457$FQ1.208633@attbi_s71... [quote:c1805ba741]I for one am not sick of seeing your lovely family! And I
must agree with you. While the formal attire looks awesome, the theme Christmases are much more fun-for-all. Karen,
Queen of Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info Dug around, and while a lot of people seem to think I should suck it up
and do formal pictures every year, others don't. SO, thought I'd let you talk a walk through our past <grin>.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=117cre2.jpg&.src=ph Thomas' first Christmas -
2000 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=7586re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2001 -
Hawai'ian shirts http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4e7ere2.jpg&.src=ph
Christmas 2002 - pajamas http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=ed5d.jpg&.src=ph
Rebekah's first Christmas - 2003
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=54d5.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2004 - reanissance
garb http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=b7f5re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2005 -
turtlenecks because I didn't get anything made in time!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4389re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2006 -
"Stepford Family" Larisa, who thinks that by now, you are all sick of seeing my family [/quote:c1805ba741]
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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:54 PM Post subject: Re: the family of the off-kilter quilter
Howdy! That's right. I find those children much too adorable to ever give you trouble, L, and from now on will
refuse to believe any stories of messiness or mayhem. <g> Cheers! Ragmop/Sandy--waiting for the Quilty Christmas
Family photo(s) On 10/28/06 1:08 PM, in article K0N0h.212457$FQ1.208633@attbi_s71, "Karen, Queen of
Squishies" <Karen @ PlayPianoNow.info> wrote: [quote:e0c106f032]I for one am not sick of seeing your lovely
family! And I must agree with you. While the formal attire looks awesome, the theme Christmases are much more fun-for-
all. Karen, Queen of Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info Dug around, and while a lot of people seem to think I
should suck it up and do formal pictures every year, others don't. SO, thought I'd let you talk a walk through our past
<grin>. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=117cre2.jp g&.src=ph Thomas'
first Christmas - 2000 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=7586re2.jp g&.src=ph
Christmas 2001 - Hawai'ian shirts http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4e7ere2.jp
g&.src=ph Christmas 2002 - pajamas
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=ed5d.jpg&. src=ph Rebekah's first Christmas -
2003 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=54d5.jpg&. src=ph Christmas 2004 -
reanissance garb http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=b7f5re2.jp g&.src=ph
Christmas 2005 - turtlenecks because I didn't get anything made in time!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4389re2.jp g&.src=ph Christmas 2006 -
"Stepford Family" Larisa, who thinks that by now, you are all sick of seeing my family [/quote:e0c106f032]
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Posted by Karen, Queen of Squishies on Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:08 PM Post subject: Re: the family of the off-kilter quilter
I for one am not sick of seeing your lovely family! And I must agree with you. While the formal attire looks awesome,
the theme Christmases are much more fun-for-all. Karen, Queen of Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info
[quote:fecf02d6aa]Dug around, and while a lot of people seem to think I should suck it up and do formal pictures every
year, others don't. SO, thought I'd let you talk a walk through our past <grin>.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=117cre2.jpg&.src=ph Thomas' first Christmas -
2000 http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=7586re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2001 -
Hawai'ian shirts http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4e7ere2.jpg&.src=ph
Christmas 2002 - pajamas http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=ed5d.jpg&.src=ph
Rebekah's first Christmas - 2003
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=54d5.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2004 - reanissance
garb http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=b7f5re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2005 -
turtlenecks because I didn't get anything made in time!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=5272&.dnm=4389re2.jpg&.src=ph Christmas 2006 -
"Stepford Family" Larisa, who thinks that by now, you are all sick of seeing my family[/quote:fecf02d6aa]
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View entire thread: Quilt Show South Western PA
Posted by Melissa in NJ on Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:00 PM Post subject: Re: Quilt Show South Western PA
I'll announce it at our quilt meeting tomorrow night! Melissa in NJ -- Pics of My Quilts:
http://community.webshots.com/user/quiltngryhndlady Quilt Something for Yourself! -- Remove STOPCRAP to reply --
"She in PA" <DJDrevna@comcast.net> wrote in message news:f9CdnUDJle2B-bfYnZ2dnUVZ_sadnZ2d@comcast.com...
Our Guilds Quilt Show is this week end if anyone can make it, we would love to have you come. It is Friday,Oct. 13th,
Saturday, Oct.. 14th 10-5, and Sunday, Oct. 15th, 11-4. It is at Brady's Run Lodge in Brady's Run Park off of Route 51
in New Brighton, PA It is on Route %! between the towns of Beaver an Chippewa Twp. Admission is $5.00 the theme this
year is Log Cabin. This is our 12th Annual put on by the Beaver Valley Piecemakers. If it doesn't ran it is a beautiful
location, lots of trees turning their fall colors. We have vendors, a boutique of items members have made for sale, and
raffles (baskets full, a quilt, and a sewing machine) and this year we put together our own cookbook it sells for
$10.00. With the house fire and trying to get everything back to normal I didn't have time to get anything made for the
show. But, I have seen some of the pieces the ladies have been working on and they are really beautiful. So, I hope some
of you that live close enough can come. Don't worry about lunch we have a kitchen and there is always plenty to eat.
Hope to see you there. I will be there on Friday helping in the kitchen for awhile and looking around. I will have my
name badge on, a white doily with Sheila on it. Just ask if it is me because we have 2 other Sheila's in our Guild. She
in PA
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Posted by She in PA on Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:00 PM Post subject: Quilt Show South Western PA
Our Guilds Quilt Show is this week end if anyone can make it, we would love to have you come. It is Friday,Oct. 13th,
Saturday, Oct.. 14th 10-5, and Sunday, Oct. 15th, 11-4. It is at Brady's Run Lodge in Brady's Run Park off of Route 51
in New Brighton, PA It is on Route %! between the towns of Beaver an Chippewa Twp. Admission is $5.00 the theme this
year is Log Cabin. This is our 12th Annual put on by the Beaver Valley Piecemakers. If it doesn't ran it is a
beautiful location, lots of trees turning their fall colors. We have vendors, a boutique of items members have made for
sale, and raffles (baskets full, a quilt, and a sewing machine) and this year we put together our own cookbook it
sells for $10.00. With the house fire and trying to get everything back to normal I didn't have time to get anything
made for the show. But, I have seen some of the pieces the ladies have been working on and they are really beautiful.
So, I hope some of you that live close enough can come. Don't worry about lunch we have a kitchen and there is always
plenty to eat. Hope to see you there. I will be there on Friday helping in the kitchen for awhile and looking around. I
will have my name badge on, a white doily with Sheila on it. Just ask if it is me because we have 2 other Sheila's in
our Guild. She in PA
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View entire thread: A fun quilting activity (long)
Posted by Mauvice in central WI on Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:27 PM Post subject: Re: A fun quilting activity (long)
Hi Pat, My guild does this four times a year, our next activity is set for Nov. 5th. We have an open sew from 1:30 to
6:30 finishing up with a potluck supper at about 7. This time we are working on Chemo therapy pillows, Hats for Chemo
patients, and drain caddies(little flannel bags to hang around the neck). Last time we made NeoNatal quilts, 26
finished and another 30 kits ready for those who couldn't attend to take home. The time before that was for Patiotic WH
for our local national gaurd families, one for each who has a member serving in the Mid East, We made all told 92 of
these!!! Very gratifying.. The bigger guild loves the "kits" we make up, (batting backing binding, and top all
included) so all you have to do is sew...NO searching for materials. the neoNatal quilts were the start, our big guild
Piecemakers of Marshfield has a service committment of 2 neoNatal quilts a year per member, but I had found that every
year I was having trouble meeting my committment, so I figured there were others who had trouble too, so we had a block
drive, 10 x10 blocks appliqued in Juvenile theme with juvenile bright fabric, and a donation of 1/2 yd of juvenile
fabric or 1 yard of WOW juvenile print backing fabric. Then we had some sorting, some cutting, some sewing, some
pressing, a great success. Voila your service promise done in an afternoon! It has become a quarterly event. Mauvice in
Central WI Pat in Virginia wrote: [quote:6098160195]Last Saturday, my LQS held a really fun activity. Quilters formed
teams and made lap quilts for residents in the Veterans Hospital. We received kits and cutting instructions a few days
ahead. The kits had enough fabric for backing, borders, and most of the top. It was all patriotic in style and color. We
had to supply some muslin for background. I washed fabric and cut the strips, recruited three friends, and joined the
fun. There were five teams. There was some friendly competition through out the day. Every team had to follow the same
guidelines. Each quilt had 15 blocks each of two patterns, plus borders, and a pieced back. It was about 36" x
42" so we did the stitch and turn method to finish, then tied the quilts. My team made one quilt and finished up
mid afternoon. We did not win any of the contests, for special prizes, but we all had fun. Some teams were really on a
roll, and stayed the full day, so they made several quilts. I think there were a total of about 10 quilts FINISHED.
This would be a great activity for any group of friends. We were happy to donate the time and effort for special people.
The shop supplied a good lunch, and each quilter received two participation prizes. PAT in VA/USA[/quote:6098160195]
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View entire thread: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Posted by Lady Aurora Selene on Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:25 AM Post subject: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of you, including the Your Pick swap,
which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks 12" on a
Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when they think of Christmas. I
don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned that applique would
be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough for someone else's quilt!)
and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are 12". I'm guessing
kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some kid-ish
Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric that has sleds
and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too off
the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora,
Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately*
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Posted by Sally Swindells on Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:37 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Marie Davis wrote: [quote:4e3371913d]On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:25:57 GMT, "Lady Aurora Selene"
auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of
you, including the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to
make 5 blocks 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when
they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner
mentioned that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough
for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are
12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about
using some kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric
that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would
that be too off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!
~Lady Aurora, Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately* This is a great
site, there are tons of links to go to. They have patterns for every theme imaginable, and every style and method of
quilting. They have great paper piece links. http://www.freequiltpatterns http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net Hope
this helps. Marie I found I needed[/quote:4e3371913d] http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/ for it to work -- Sally at
the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk) http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin
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Posted by Tracey on Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:36 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
"Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:89ad240b20]I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've
got to make 5 blocks 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of
when they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner
mentioned that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough
for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are
12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about
using some kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric
that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would
that be too off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!
[/quote:89ad240b20] Check out the books BLock Magic and Block Magic, Too by Nancy Johnson Srebro. There are lots of
things in there, Santas, a nutcracker, toys! presents, teddy bears, etc.
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Posted by KI Graham on Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:39 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Cookies n' Milk - 9" paper pieced quilt block from Quilter's Cache
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/CookiesnMilkBlock.html is so cute! upsize it a bit or add a 1 1/2" border: it's
the quintessential kid's Christmas block!~ -- Kim Graham http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham Nanaimo, BC, Canada THE WORD
IN PATCHWORK "Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:874de984c3]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but
I'm in swaps with many of you, including the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin
(finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like
what kids think of when they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind
of stuck. The owner mentioned that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my
work isn't good enough for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-
piecing patterns that are 12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes,
etc. I'm thinking about using some kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I
could show off the fabric that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred
construction menthod, but would that be too off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help
would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora, Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply
privately* [/quote:874de984c3]
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Posted by KJ on Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:40 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Wow, a 12" block for a row quilt seems rather large to me. But I think your idea of using kid themed fabrics is a
good one. If that's in your comfort zone for making a well constructed block, I think you should do that. KJ
"Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:881d4f78ae]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but
I'm in swaps with many of you, including the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin
(finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like
what kids think of when they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind
of stuck. The owner mentioned that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my
work isn't good enough for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-
piecing patterns that are 12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes,
etc. I'm thinking about using some kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I
could show off the fabric that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred
construction menthod, but would that be too off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help
would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora, Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply
privately* [/quote:881d4f78ae]
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Posted by Kate G. on Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:13 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Replied privately as well.... but I"ve done a block before using my gingerbread boy cookie cutter (about 8"
tall). Did fusible appliqué with blanket stitching. White rick - rack... and buttons / or thread for the eyes and
buttons.... really turned out cute. You can give them personalities -- with ties, vests... aprons... whatever! Kate
in MI "Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:b3d0637dcf]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but
I'm in swaps with many of you, including the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin
(finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like
what kids think of when they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind
of stuck. The owner mentioned that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my
work isn't good enough for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-
piecing patterns that are 12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes,
etc. I'm thinking about using some kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I
could show off the fabric that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred
construction menthod, but would that be too off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help
would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora, Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply
privately* [/quote:b3d0637dcf]
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Posted by Cats on Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:05 AM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Do you do paper piecing? What about stars? You could use Christmas prints or not, depending on the colour
preferences. -- Cheryl & the Cats 0 0 o o 0 0 ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
( > Y < ) U ~ U Enness Boofhead Donut (Boofhead slowly
recovering from his 3 day absence and seemingly minor injuries) http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest
catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com... : Hi everyone~ : : Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps
with many of you, : including the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. : : I'm in another swap, a Row Robin
(finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks : 12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme,
like : what kids think of when they think of Christmas. I don't have kids and it's : been a while since I was a kid so
I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned : that applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique :
(rather, my work isn't good enough for someone else's quilt!) and I'm having : a VERY hard time finding kid-themed
Christmas paper-piecing patterns that : are 12". I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red
: bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some kid-ish Christmas : fabric with traditional blocks, like Log
Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show : off the fabric that has sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a : lot
closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too off : the mark? : : I'm stumped, and I'm running out
of time. Any and all help would be greatly : appreciated! : : ~Lady Aurora, Guardian of the Royal Bounty : *remove the
spamblock if you wish to reply privately* : :
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Posted by Marie Davis on Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:02 PM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:25:57 GMT, "Lady Aurora Selene" <auroraselene@hotmail.com> wrote:
[quote:40bb3edc6a]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of you, including the
Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks
12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when they think of
Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned that
applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough for someone
else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are 12".
I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some
kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric that has
sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too
off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora,
Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately* [/quote:40bb3edc6a] This is a
great site, there are tons of links to go to. They have patterns for every theme imaginable, and every style and method
of quilting. They have great paper piece links. http://www.freequiltpatterns http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net
Hope this helps. Marie
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Posted by nzlstar* on Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:17 AM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6345.asp a bunch of links to free xmas blocks, all techniques. might find
something here that suits, even if you have to upsize it a bit. i like trees, presents, candy cane, rocking horse would
be cute. i'm sure i've seen a rocking horse for paper piecing somewhere. i'll post it if i find it. hope that helps.
jeanne -- nzlstar at yahoo dot com nzlstar on yahoo msg'r nzlstar on webshots "Lady Aurora Selene" wrote...
[quote:8aaa34615f]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of you, including the
Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks
12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when they think of
Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned that
applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough for someone
else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are 12".
I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some
kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric that has
sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too
off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora,
Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately*[/quote:8aaa34615f]
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Posted by nzlstar* on Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:21 AM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
http://www.yvonnes.dk/christmasstockingpattern.htm this xmas stocking paper pieced should be cute. maybe in all your
different scraps. one in blues, one in reds, one in greens, one in golds, one in...how many do you need? then you'd be
doing all one design but all those diff colours and using all your scraps up as well. would work for me, lol. jeanne --
nzlstar at yahoo dot com nzlstar on yahoo msg'r nzlstar on webshots "nzlstar*"
<fancyfroggin@unpickit.com> wrote in message news:eeisnv$gbf$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
[quote:a65d1cb54c]http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6345.asp a bunch of links to free xmas blocks, all techniques.
might find something here that suits, even if you have to upsize it a bit. i like trees, presents, candy cane, rocking
horse would be cute. i'm sure i've seen a rocking horse for paper piecing somewhere. i'll post it if i find it. hope
that helps. jeanne -- nzlstar at yahoo dot com nzlstar on yahoo msg'r nzlstar on webshots "Lady Aurora
Selene" wrote... Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of you, including the
Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks
12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when they think of
Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned that
applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough for someone
else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are 12".
I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some
kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric that has
sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too
off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora,
Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately* [/quote:a65d1cb54c]
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Posted by Patti on Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:42 AM Post subject: Re: Need help with ideas (and patterns)
Star, Christmas Tree, Wrapped up Parcel, Manger, Stable All the above would be easy to do with Foundation paper piecing
- and easy to draw; you wouldn't need to find an actual pattern. Or, you could find simple pictures on Google Images?
.. In message <VT5Pg.3372$LH2.63@tornado.texas.rr.com>, Lady Aurora Selene <auroraselene@hotmail.com>
writes [quote:347643f1ce]Hi everyone~ Long time lurker, occasional poster but I'm in swaps with many of you, including
the Your Pick swap, which I am SO enjoying. I'm in another swap, a Row Robin (finally!) and I've got to make 5 blocks
12" on a Christmas theme, but it has to be a child's Christmas theme, like what kids think of when they think of
Christmas. I don't have kids and it's been a while since I was a kid so I'm kind of stuck. The owner mentioned that
applique would be fine and so would paper-piecing. I don't do applique (rather, my work isn't good enough for someone
else's quilt!) and I'm having a VERY hard time finding kid-themed Christmas paper-piecing patterns that are 12".
I'm guessing kid-themed is stuff like a bike, a puppy with a red bow, candy canes, etc. I'm thinking about using some
kid-ish Christmas fabric with traditional blocks, like Log Cabin and 9-patch, so I could show off the fabric that has
sleds and ornaments and such on it. It would be a lot closer to my preferred construction menthod, but would that be too
off the mark? I'm stumped, and I'm running out of time. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! ~Lady Aurora,
Guardian of the Royal Bounty *remove the spamblock if you wish to reply privately* [/quote:347643f1ce] -- Best
Regards pat on the hill
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Posted by Pat in Virginia on Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:11 PM Post subject: Re: Pattern help
*Kate: Your quilts are lovely!! *Sarah: I second Kate's recommendation for the pressing sheet. It is a *durable* one.
I also suggest you shop around for some theme fabric. You might be able to find prints with road signs, construction
details, etc. You can cut those for broider perse, instead of complicated applique. If I had a little boy in my
family, I'd love to tackle that quilt! PAT Kate G. wrote: [quote:9b1f9392f9]I assume you would do a project like this
using fusible and not needleturn. (CUT!) For a project like this -- I also STRONGLY recommend you invest in an appliqué
pressing sheet. There are several different ones out there. I have tried several and really like the one pictured
here... http://www.quiltbus.com/images/appressheet.jpg (not recommending the store -- just the product). The thinner
products tend to warp and get soft. I have had EXCELLENT experiences with the first one... and have made 5 or 6 bedside
quilts using this method of appliqué. (CUT!) PS: You can see some of my appliquéd quilts here...
http://community.webshots.com/user/Candy_Jar_Swap in the folder titled Kate's Quilts. They include: Bear Family Album,
Home is Where the Heart Is, Winter Wishes, Sunbonnet Sue and Monsters.[/quote:9b1f9392f9]
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Posted by Boris Mohar on Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:56 PM Post subject: Re: Finally!
On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 23:11:43 -0700, "Ken Davey" <QYNLZMTZBOQZ@spammotel.com> wrote:
[quote:6b17f444f7]Yup, I finally did it - broke a tap in the last hole of a part that represents (at least) five hours
of work. If anybody can believe - this is the first tap I have ever broken (I am 63 and been messing with things
mechanical since I was 9). 6/32 high speed steel tap in merchant steel. As far as I know there is no way out of this one
so tomorrow I will bite the bullet and start all over again. [/quote:6b17f444f7] Never tried this but is there a chance
that you can tig weld a heavy tig electrode directly to the tap and than electrode and beck it out? May time I have
accidentally buried the electrode in the weld pool and it can really stick. Any variations on a theme? --
Boris Mohar -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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Posted by Susan Hartman on Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:04 PM Post subject: Re: not needlework, but still a happy dance
lvann@adelphia.net wrote: [quote:50d6954565]LOL yes, we do this annually and it goes out with the Christmas cards.
Mother-in-law doesn't like the fun/goofy pictures, so this year is just for her. There will be NO MORE formal pictures
after this year....every year will have a different theme to it....we are shooting for Civil War for next year's
picture. [/quote:50d6954565] We did Civil War ones one year when we were first married. Had a tintype made with us
dressed up in a photo studio in Harper's Ferry, WV. I looked *exactly* like my grandmother (whom I never met, but I'm
named for her and just recently I got some pictures of her and the resemblance is uncanny...and a little
disconcerting!) For Mother's Day this year the DDs got together and took some candid photos of the two of them
together, and bought a cheap frame. The one they had printed and framed as a joke has DD#1 sticking out her tongue,
and DD #2 lookin' goofy, both very close-up. Guess what photo is still on display in my living room? That photo has
more of "them" in it than ANY formal photo! Sue -- -- Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen The Magazine of Folk and
World Music http://www.dirtylinen.com
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Posted by Anonymous on Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:36 AM Post subject: Re: not needlework, but still a happy dance
LOL yes, we do this annually and it goes out with the Christmas cards. Mother-in-law doesn't like the fun/goofy
pictures, so this year is just for her. There will be NO MORE formal pictures after this year....every year will have a
different theme to it....we are shooting for Civil War for next year's picture. ellice wrote: [quote:aa915ceb65]On
10/6/06 10:03 AM, "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net wrote: This is why I haven't been
able to get to my cross-stich charts and such....had to get these finished before I start any major new project.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=3110&.dnm=e99are2.jpg &.src=ph Wow - that's a great
red! And the quilt looks good, too! Guess you're doing a family picture? Larisa, ready for a clothing break, but
sitll have to squeeze some things in before the holidays Well, looks like you deserve to do what you want!
ellice[/quote:aa915ceb65]
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Posted by Koz on Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:20 AM Post subject: Re: OT: update on IBM pension screw-job
GatherNoMoss wrote: [quote:5136710403]SteveF wrote: If CEOs started getting taken out regularly, it'd put a damper on
it. I was willing to take out Ken Lay but God beat me to it. If we any leadership worth a dang we wouldn't have
to even consider it. GEEZ people we've GOT to take our country back !!! Forget Republicans and Democrats.....they've
sold us down the river. Just for interesting reading, I went back and read several FDR speeches[/quote:5136710403]
from the 1930's. One common theme concerned manipulators like Lay as well as a variety of "schemes" where
large corporations and investment firms made mountains of profit on the backs of the rest of us...it's not fair
profits we're speaking of, it's gigantic profits by misleading people similar to Enron, large companies dumping their
pensions on the public dole, manipulating commodity supplies, etc. History does repeat itself. Yea, I know that most
on the right see FDR as the devil himself and want all that happened during his time erased. However, even a
"righty" might be interested in reading some of those old texts to see the kinds of things that corporatism
and politicians in bed with each other caused. You may not agree with Roosevelt, but much of what is happening now is
a repeat of what happened then with the result of a massive depression...a handful came out like bandits while the
public generally had to scrape by. I believe even Gunner would agree with much of the philosophy expressed by FDR
(read it and decide for yourself), although not the implimention of policies. [quote:5136710403] By the way I notice
on this new construction site I'm on...a big distribution center for a big well known clothing business....the
contractor that is putting together the conveyor lines....they're crew is nearly all Mexican, don't speaky a word of
english. These are good paying jobs ! Not "jobs Americans won't do".......the biggest lie of the decade.
People we are being sold down the river. Any idea if the installer is also the conveyor supplier? I'd be
curious[/quote:5136710403] to know what company that is (we do some conveyors also so just poking my nose in). And you
are right..anyone who says "jobs that Americans won't do" actually means "jobs that Americans won't do
for depressed wages". Koz
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Posted by Liz MacDonald on Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:05 PM Post subject: Re: when velvet and satin collide.........
Nice work! This formal portrait should earn you several years of theme portraits! Liz off kilter quilter wrote:
[quote:cbb50863fd]......it can turn out like this:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nystitcher1972/detail?.dir=3110&.dnm=e99are2.jpg&.src=ph I will *never* use this
combination again without having psych. help lined up to get me through the stress...or else talk me out of it. BUt I
think they turned out pretty nice :-) Larisa[/quote:cbb50863fd]
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Posted by Idahoqltr on Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:08 PM Post subject: Re: Good Pattern for Scraps?
I have just started making a few of these out of my huge collection of florals I bought with no particular pattern in
mind. You can see tham at http://community.webshots.com/album/37015880vszRXO?start=24 I also have a collection of
sewing theme fabrics that I will have to do something like this with when I get the scheduled items done. Debra in Idaho
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Posted by Debi Matlack on Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:12 AM Post subject: Re: Buying fabric on line
I've bought from The Virginia Quilter, Material Pleasure, and Fabric Shack. I've never had a problem with any of them,
in fact I've had great service from all. TVQ frequently offers free shipping and is easy to find just what you're
looking for as they sort their fabrics by color, theme, manufacturer, etc. Material Pleasure, in first ever dealing
with them, sent me a copy of a pattern that they offer a quilt kit in. No charge, love to help so I bought some fabric
from them out of guilt ;-) and had great service. Fabric Shack has great fabric at great prices. You just have to dig
through the site to find things, but since I love browsing and the price is right, I'm good with that. NAYY with any
of the above, just a very satisfied customer. The Virginia Quilter http://www.virginiaquilter.com Material Pleasure
http://materialpleasure.com/ Fabric Shack http://www.fabricshack.com/ -- Debi Chaos, panic and disorder
... my work here is done. "Judie in Penfield NY" <nospam@nospam.org> wrote in message
news:RYJ1h.2984$xw1.334@twister.nyroc.rr.com... [quote:44c85b5b40]I am really irritated right now with my local TSWLTH,
and my not so local one. I realize I'm lucky to have any fabric store choices at all, BUT, since they seem to have such
a difficult time cutting straight, I'm thinking I need to start shopping on line. Are the on line stores any better? Or
does it depend on the store? Please share your experiences with the on line fabric buying. I've had very good luck with
thread, notions, and such but haven't purchased fabric......yet. Judie in Penfield[/quote:44c85b5b40]
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Posted by Susan Laity Price on Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 PM Post subject: Re: Fabric for Baby Quilt
For a quick baby gift I sometimes take a preprinted panel or bright print fabric and add flannel backing using the
"pillow case" method. Pre-wash everything. Lay the two pieces of fabric right sides together pinning around
the edges. Following the top fabric outline, sew around the entire piece leaving an opening large enough to put your
hand through. Trim the seam allowances on all four corners diagonally to reduce the bulk. Turn the sewn pieces to the
right side. Make sure the corners are as nice as possible. Finger press the sewn edge so the back fabric doesn't show on
the front. Pin around the edges to hold the fabrics in place and top stitch 1/4" from the edge. Now by hand add
ties about every four inches all over the top or follow the pattern of the fabric to decide where to make ties. I use
pearl cotton and square knots for the ties. The result is a warm, snuggly blanket that has lots of love. One tradition
that I enjoy is saying a prayer for the mother and baby with each knot. I add a label to the back which gives the baby's
name and date of birth (if given after the birth) but always says something about the quilt being made with love and
prayers for this special little child. If the quilt is going to someone I know I will add my name. If it is going to
charity I only add innitials. I have used this technique to help friends who don't quilt or physically can no longer
quilt make presents or donations. I do the machine work and then take it to them to add the ties. If the person is
handicapped I usually add the pearl cotton but leave the tying to the handicapped person. They have a real feeling of
accomplishment and pride in having made the gift. Susan On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:41:24 -0500, Jacqueline from KY
wrote: [quote:c85de72dd6]There is a child in our community that is pregnant and the ladies of our church have kind of
taken her on as their own, but remember I am from a small town and when I saw the ladies of our church I mean less than
10, now there are a few more than that at church but I mean folks that will help her with it. This child is only in the
8th grade and her family will not have anything to do with her now. I am not sure I can do it but I would like to try
and make a baby quilt out of flannel for her, for the shower we are going to give her. We do not know who this person
is, I am sure if I asked around I could find out but I don't really care, I am just sorry this has happened to her.
Anyway, last week someone posted links to fabric for youngsters, well I didn't bookmark it because I didn't know about
this child having a baby. Now I need those links. Also, I am just going to do plain ole squares of some sort, because
as you know I haven't done anything yet except buy and wash fabric and tried to make a 4 piece square out of squares and
they sucked badly. This is going to be my project that I am considering trying to do by hand since I am not going to be
able to be at the sewing machine. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone want to do it for me, ROFL, I am sure
everyone will jump at that one. Do you all think that it is too much for me to take on? OK while I am at it I am going
to post a list of things I want to do next year and then you all can laugh at me or with me if I don't get them all done
or you can rejoice with me when I do. 1. I want a quilt for my bedroom done in blues and yellows I guess since I can't
find the pink I want and I did break down and buy blue drapes so I could get rid of my rose ones. Have fabric for this
one 2. A lap quilt for my father in a hunting, outdoor theme have fabric or most of the fabric for this one 3. A cat
quilt for my sister have the fabric for this one 4. A quilt out of the Moda 3 sister's chocolat fabric for my guest
bedroom. Already bought new drapes for it, too. have the fabric for this one 5. A NC Tarheels quilt for my nephew,
even though we live in KY and he is going to a branch of UK now, but will soon be going to pharmacy school in Virginia,
or at least we hope he is accepted there. And if I can find the fabric for it. have no idea where to find the fabric
for this one 6. I want to make a couple of quilts for the Methodist children's home for Christmas next year. Can use
anything for these, so I am sure I have fabric for them also. 7. I still have another sister. LOL Gotta figure a
theme or something for this one. 8. A quilt done in musical notes, etc. for our choir director at church, which happens
to be my best friend's husband. got the fabric for this 9. One done in cats or musical stuff for our piano/organist,
which happens to be my best friend. Might have enough fabric for this one 10. This baby quilt gotta buy the fabric
for this one. 11. Those place mats. You all know I have the fabric for this one. Now is that too much for me to plan
on doing? I figure on one project a month and they will all be done by machine except maybe the baby one and if able it
may be quilted by machine, also. Oh, and you all have me ruined, I love fabric even if I have no idea what to do with
it yet. Jacqueline, who is crazy in KY[/quote:c85de72dd6]
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