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Tofu! Don’t forget tofu! — Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Anita, I also started upping my calcium when Flex came out, because I had more points to play with. I think it makes a difference too. Carol Here in the UK October is a calcium month! Lots of tips for upping the calcium, and don’t forget, it doesn’t have to be dairy stuff: white bread, tinned and fresh salmon, baked beans, broccoli, spring greens, oranges, almonds, olives in brine, and dried figs all also contain calcium. I’m sure a lot more foods do as well, so don’t just think dairy! — Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate’s Pages and explore!
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Hi Anita, I also started upping my calcium when Flex came out, because I had more points to play with. I think it makes a difference too. Carol
Here in the UK October is a calcium month! Lots of tips for upping the calcium, and don’t forget, it doesn’t have to be dairy stuff: white bread, tinned and fresh salmon, baked beans, broccoli, spring greens, oranges, almonds, olives in brine, and dried figs all also contain calcium. I’m sure a lot more foods do as well, so don’t just think dairy! — Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate’s Pages and explore!
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If you’ve hit a plateau, try increasing dairy foods! I’ve been staying on the WW program (with a few "glitches" of course!) but I think what’s really working for me is calcium. I haven’t been exercising, but my weight has been dropping fairly quickly — 20.6 lbs since July 14 I ALWAYS have 2 cups of skim milk and 1 low-fat yogurt per day, plus I often have cheese at breakfast or dinner. I googled for some REPUTABLE info on calcium and weight loss and found the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center info. Take a look http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2003/March1/calcium.html and no, I don’t work for the National Dairy Board 
Anita B. 171/150.4/145 7-14/now/soon!
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Hi Anita, I also started upping my calcium when Flex came out, because I had more points to play with. I think it makes a difference too. Carol — 318/254.6/169 63.4 lost since December 2002 I am a slim person in process.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you’ve hit a plateau, try increasing dairy foods! I’ve been staying on the WW program (with a few "glitches" of course!) but I think what’s really working for me is calcium. I haven’t been exercising, but my weight has been dropping fairly quickly — 20.6 lbs since July 14 I ALWAYS have 2 cups of skim milk and 1 low-fat yogurt per day, plus I often have cheese at breakfast or dinner. I googled for some REPUTABLE info on calcium and weight loss and found the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center info. Take a look http://www.uchsc.edu/news/bridge/2003/March1/calcium.html and no, I don’t work for the National Dairy Board Anita B. 171/150.4/145 7-14/now/soon!
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Does anyone know a source for Material swatches? I basically use evenweave but I also use linen too…. I tend to change fabric alot and would love to get a entire set of material swatches so I can just call to my loca lns for the fabric… Any ideas? Michele
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Does anyone know a source for Material swatches? I basically use evenweave but I also use linen too…. I tend to change fabric alot and would love to get a entire set of material swatches so I can just call to my loca lns for the fabric… Any ideas? Michele
Nordic Needle has a number of different cards with samples of fabrics in their different colors, about 1" square pieces. I’ve gotten different counts of Lugana as well as Belfast and Cashel linen samples from them. Very handy indeed. Their website is http://www.nordicneedle.com but I don’t think they list these; they are in the catalog, though. — Kathy G. in New Mexico
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Write to Kim and Fabrics2U. I got an entire set from her…but be forewarned. It’s not cheap Angela
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I am curious about bleaching the fabric for this and also for Emma’s Garden. My LNS owner has been attempting to bleach the fabric for the Firefly Fairies, and has yet to be successful. She even went out and got a metal mixing bowl and a brand new bottle of bleach. The only thing that happened was the fabric got rust spots on it from the bowl. I don’t think that was the desired outcome! Has anyone else been successful, and if so, what did you use? Mandy
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Has she tried using Rit color remover instead of bleach? I once tried to bleach some pink linen and it didn’t work. Don’t know why, but you might try the color remover.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am curious about bleaching the fabric for this and also for Emma’s Garden. My LNS owner has been attempting to bleach the fabric for the Firefly Fairies, and has yet to be successful. She even went out and got a metal mixing bowl and a brand new bottle of bleach. The only thing that happened was the fabric got rust spots on it from the bowl. I don’t think that was the desired outcome! Has anyone else been successful, and if so, what did you use? Mandy
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I’ve had a great time bleaching for Firefly Fairies! I’ve done two yard so far and am about to order a third. There is a scan on my site that shows one of them. It’s spoken for – I have to get another batch bleached so I can put up a new scan. Kim am curious about bleaching the fabric for this and also for Emma’s Garden. My LNS owner has been attempting to bleach the fabric for the Firefly Fairies, and has yet to be successful. She even went out and got a metal mixing bowl
and Come see the Firefly Fairies Fabric Scan! <http://members.aol.com/fabrics2u/fabric.html
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Has anyone else been successful, and if so, what did you use? Mandy
http://members.aol.com/fabrics2u/index.html Kim at fabrics2U has done a GREAT job with bleaching of linen and has a scanned picture of a piece. Check it out!!!!! Mj in southern California Big 3 sites for newbies http://www.dnai.com/~kdyer/ online stitchers "bible" http://www.crl.com/~dmcmahon/ where the abbreviations live http://powerup.com.au/~sheal/freebie2.html tons of freebies
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o bleach the fabric for the Firefly Fairies, and
I am bleaching fabric for my LNS (work there one day a week) for Firefly Fairies and even the first one was breath-taking! No secret — just follow the directions exactly – be sure flat-base bowl is STAINLESS STEEL. That may be her problem — unwanted chemical reactions if not SS. And rinse, rinse, and rinse. Using 18 x 27 32 ct Cobblestone. Also did test on smaller piece of Dirty Linen — equally striking! My shop owner is now going nuts thinking of the possibilities on other fabrics with other designs. Can’t wait to try Emma chart fabric.
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o bleach the fabric for the Firefly Fairies, and I am bleaching fabric for my LNS (work there one day a week) for Firefly Fairies and even the first one was breath-taking! No secret — just follow the directions exactly – be sure flat-base bowl is STAINLESS STEEL. That may be her problem — unwanted chemical reactions if not SS. And rinse, rinse, and rinse. Using 18 x 27 32 ct Cobblestone. Also did test on smaller piece of Dirty Linen — equally striking! My shop owner is now going nuts thinking of the possibilities on other fabrics with other designs. Can’t wait to try Emma chart fabric.
That’s exactly what I hoped would happen (loud clapping noises) I can think of 50 designs that would be more spectacular with the added misty background. I thought it was fun to see what the bleach did. If it came out too bleachy I just bleached the whole piece. Maybe I should do a design for the color fabric you get when you bleach the whole piece? hmmm always new possibilities! Marilyn
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Absolutely typical!!! It has appeared as anonymous without any attribution **so** many times – and when I say we shall not find the source someone knows it!
I thought it was required reading for any cat lover. ;o) — Marina
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Seanette Blaylock wrote I got this from a friend, who says she got it from someone she knows and has no idea what that person’s source was. If anyone can come up with an author for this, I’ll pass the info back up the chain.
I doubt you will find the source now. It has been on my Storypage for several years now, and has been posted on this and other newsgroups on twenty or more occasions. Marina wrote I got this from a friend, who says she got it from someone she knows and has no idea what that person’s source was. If anyone can come up with an author for this, I’ll pass the info back up the chain. Ah, it’s my favourite from Henry Beard’s Poetry for Cats. An excellent book (especially for and Eng. Lit. major like myself ;o)).
Absolutely typical!!! It has appeared as anonymous without any attribution **so** many times – and when I say we shall not find the source someone knows it! — David Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Nanki Poo: SI Bp+W B 9 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P B+ PA+ PL+ SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 0 Y++ L– W- C+
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I got this from a friend, who says she got it from someone she knows and has no idea what that person’s source was. If anyone can come up with an author for this, I’ll pass the info back up the chain. Hamlet’s Cat To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet, And so by dozing melt the solid hours That clog the clock’s bright gears with sullen time And stall the dinner bell. To sit, to stare Outdoors, and by a stare to seem to state A wish to venture forth without delay, Then when the portal’s opened up, to stand As if transfixed by doubt. To prowl; to sleep; To choose not knowing when we may once more Our re-admittance gain: aye, there’s the hairball; For if a paw were shaped to turn a knob, Or work a lock or slip a window-catch, And going out and coming in were made As simple as the breaking of a bowl, What cat would bear the household’s petty plagues, The cook’s well-practiced kicks, the butler’s broom, The infant’s careless pokes, the tickled ears, The trampled tail, and all the daily shocks That fur is heir to, when, of his own free will, He might his exodus or entrance make With a mere mitten? Who would spaniels fear, Or strays trespassing from a neighbor’s yard, But that the dread of our unheeded cries And scratches at a barricaded door No claw can open up, dispels our nerve And makes us rather bear our humans’ faults Than run away to un-guessed miseries? Thus caution doth make house cats of us all; And thus the bristling hair of resolution Is softened up with the pale brush of thought, And since our choices hinge on weighty things, We pause upon the threshold of decision. — Seanette Blaylock "You attribute perfect rationality to the whole of humanity, which has to be one of the most misguided assumptions ever." – Alan Krueger in NANAE [make obvious correction to address to send e-mail]
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I got this from a friend, who says she got it from someone she knows and has no idea what that person’s source was. If anyone can come up with an author for this, I’ll pass the info back up the chain.
Ah, it’s my favourite from Henry Beard’s Poetry for Cats. An excellent book (especially for and Eng. Lit. major like myself ;o)). — Marina
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things to say about Re: Hamlet’s Cat: I got this from a friend, who says she got it from someone she knows and has no idea what that person’s source was. If anyone can come up with an author for this, I’ll pass the info back up the chain. Ah, it’s my favourite from Henry Beard’s Poetry for Cats. An excellent book (especially for and Eng. Lit. major like myself ;o)).
Thanks. Info duly relayed to the person who sent it to me. — Seanette Blaylock "You attribute perfect rationality to the whole of humanity, which has to be one of the most misguided assumptions ever." – Alan Krueger in NANAE [make obvious correction to address to send e-mail]
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Sighted in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework: To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet, And so by dozing melt the solid hours That clog the clock’s bright gears with sullen time And stall the dinner bell. To sit, to stare Outdoors, and by a stare to seem to state A wish to venture forth without delay, Then when the portal’s opened up, to stand As if transfixed by doubt. To prowl; to sleep; To choose not knowing when we may once more Our readmittance gain: aye, there’s the hairball; For if a paw were shaped to turn a knob, Or work a lock or slip a window-catch, And going out and coming in were made As simple as the breaking of a bowl, What cat would bear the household’s petty plagues, The cook’s well-practiced kicks, the butler’s broom, The infant’s careless pokes, the tickled ears, The trampled tail, and all the daily shocks That fur is heir to, when, of his own free will, He might his exodus or entrance make With a mere mitten? Who would spaniels fear, Or strays trespassing from a neighbor’s yard, But that the dread of our unheeded cries And scratches at a barricaded door No claw can open up, dispels our nerve And makes us rather bear our humans’ faults Than run away to unguessed miseries? Thus caution doth make house cats of us all; And thus the bristling hair of resolution Is softened up with the pale brush of thought, And since our choices hinge on weighty things, We pause upon the threshold of decision. to email, simplify… "…details delight me, ramifications enchant me, distance no object…" Lord Peter Wimsey — "Don’t mess with major appliances unless you know what you are doing (or unless your life insurance policy is up-to-date)." – John, RCFL
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To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question:
This is my favourite poem from Henry Beard’s Poetry for Cats. The Definitive Anthology of Distinguished Feline Verse. — Marina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki
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Sighted in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework: To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet,
(snip) BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Tell that person to come here, immediately! 
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Sighted in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework: To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet,
(snip) As a fan of Hamlet (and Shakespeare in general), I love this! Jill
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Sighted in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework: To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet, (snip) As a fan of Hamlet (and Shakespeare in general), I love this! Jill
You do know that Hamlet’s family had a cat called Amazement, it actually gets a mention, something like… Look, Amazement on thy mother sits… (ducks and runs for cover — Nik Simpson
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If this has been posted before, I apologise for doing so again. I am new to the group and love this and thought I would pass it along. Hamlet’s Cat Soliloquy by Shakespeare’s Cat To go outside, and there perchance to stay Or to remain within: that is the question: Whether ’tis better for a cat to suffer The cuffs and buffets of inclement weather That Nature rains on those who roam abroad, Or take a nap upon a scrap of carpet And so by dozing melt the solid hours That clog the clock’s bright gears with sullen time And stall the dinner bell. To sit, to stare Outdoors, and by a stare to seem to state A wish to venture forth without delay, Then when the portal’s opened up, to stand As if transfixed by doubt. To prowl; to sleep; To choose not knowing when we may once more Our remittance gain: aye, there’s the hairball; For if a paw were shaped to turn a knob, Or work a lock or slip a window-catch, And going out and coming in were made As simple as the breaking of the bowl, What cat would bear the household’s petty plagues, The cook’s well-practiced kicks, the butler’s broom, The infant’s careless pokes, the tickled ears, The trampled tail, and all the daily shocks That fur is heir to, when of his own will, He might his exodus or entrance make With a mere mitten? Who would spaniels fear, Or strays trespassing from a neighbour’s yard, But that the dread of our unheeded cries And scratches at a barricaded door No claw can open up, dispels our nerve And makes us rather bear our humans’ faults Than run away to unguessed miseries? Thus caution doth make house cats of us all; And thus the bristling hair of resolution Is softened up with the pale brush of thought, And since our choices hinge on weighty things, We pause upon the threshold of decision. — Tanja
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This is GREAT!! I’ve printed it off and am going to hang it in my cubicle with all my other Willy Shake’s quotes! Only this one is much more special! Thanks Tanja, Laura If this has been posted before, I apologise for doing so again. I am new to the group and love this and thought I would pass it along. Hamlet’s Cat Soliloquy by Shakespeare’s Cat *snip*
– ) ( ) /( sS* s S )-(0^^0)-( S*S*sS*s )/ \// ( s*Ss*s*S (oo) s*Ss*s*SS* | Laura M. Beaton | ( ( )) "If you can remain calm, you just don’t have all the facts."
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What has happened to the lady who is making the Hardanger curtains? I haven’t seen an update recently. Maybe she is too busy stitching? Bet they will be beautiful. All I do is look at the designs & pass. I’ll not live long enough to finish one & all my UFO’s too <G Adele NC
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What has happened to the lady who is making the Hardanger curtains? I haven’t seen an update recently. Maybe she is too busy stitching? Bet they will be beautiful. All I do is look at the designs & pass. I’ll not live long enough to finish one & all my UFO’s too <G Adele NC
Adele, That would be Kim McAnnally from Fabrics2U, here in Birmingham. Write http://members.aol.com/Fabrics2U/index.html John
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(John Richardson) writes: What has happened to the lady who is making the Hardanger curtains? I haven’t seen an update recently. Maybe she is too busy stitching? Bet they will be beautiful. All I do is look at the designs & pass. I’ll not live long enough to finish one & all my UFO’s too <G Adele N
Hi Adele and John! I’m finished with the first border <G that whole curtain changed into a border to attatch to a fabric curtain! That pattern is on my website for sale. I’m about to start on a whole hardanger curtain though! I’m determined to have them in my living room and bedroom! And kitchen! I’ll be doing the bedroom first then the kitchen and by then my kids will be old enough to know not to touch the living room! LOL I’ve got to finish The Kiss (Mirabillia) first, and a teacher gift bell pull I’m designing, then it is on to the curtains again. I want to have a pair in the bedroom, living room and kitchen by Christmas – that’s my goal. We are moving this week so I intend to start some serious stitching next week. Kim Silver Scissors, Silver Thimble, and Something In Common Designs! http://members.aol.com/fabrics2u/cutwork.html New Prices on Perle Cotton http://members.aol.com/fabrics2u/perle.html
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I have eight sets of scrolls and each one has a different project on it. These are of varying sizes. I only have one duplicate. This way I only have to remove the scroll from my floor stand and substitute another. Takes just minutes. I did not buy all these scrolls at once . When brother, mother, father, friends ask what I would like for my birthday or Christmas, I tell them a scroll. They are not too expensive for gifts. My family is so smart now that they only give me gift certificates to my favorite shop. I have them well trained. I really like having all these frames. It makes stitching life so much easier. Pamela R.
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Hi Stitchbug (Di) If you are doing crewel I have been told that if you are not doing stitching for a while you should not leave the material taut on the scroll frame. Loosen it a little bit. If it is needlepoint, you can leave it on the scroll frame. Cross Stitch also can be left on the scroll. I have a lap frame from Tomorrows Treasures but I have not used it. I bought it several years ago. How do you like it? Is it awkward? Do you put it on your lap or on a table? I have several scroll frames but I seldom use them. I have a piece on a frame which I am working on now. I find working on a frame is slow. I am a needlepointer and I am using DMC floss on 18 to the inch canvas so I decided to put it in a frame. The piece is not big. Edith NYC
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Thanks for the help on using the scroll bars. I used to use them when I did needlepoint, but always had my daughter mount my work. Guess I’ll have to try to figure out how to do it myself. I do think stitching some of my larger pieces will go faster on them. Now, for another dumb question–I looked at them at Michael’s. Do I buy the ones that say "scroll bars" or do I buy the ones that have all the knobs etc included? Di
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Hi Di RE: Scroll Bars Get the bars with the knobs. They are better for your fingers when you are tightening the bar. Also get the bars with the ribbon on it. If you have a sewing machine, you can sew the canvas onto the ribbon with a wide stitch. That is what I do. I do not bind my canvas with tape, I use ribbon. I was fortunate to buy rolls of ribbon on sale when some Woolworth stores closed here in New York City. Also I have bought ribbon in discount stores very cheaply. I sew the ribbon on canvas with my sewing machine. Tape dries out. It does not stay on for a long time. Happy Stitching EdithNYC
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*Now, for another dumb *question–I looked at them at Michael’s. Do I buy the ones that say *"scroll bars" or do I buy the ones that have all the knobs etc included? You need to buy at least one complete set with knobs to start with. Then you can add more bars in different lengths for various size projects. You can also buy extra knobs so you can leave those projects on the bars and switch to another project easily–then you can have lots of different projects going at one time, like most of us! –marina
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I only stitch on scroll frames, of everything I have tried, I like them the best. I use Tomorrows Treasures (not affilitaed, just satisfied). I have 4 sets of side pieices, one small (6 inch), one medium (10 inches) – these are for my portable projects. I also have two sets of 14 inch side rods, one is drilled to fit into my small floor frame, the other is for when I want to take a larger project with me (usually when we go on a longer trip). I also have assorted lengths of the actual dowel rods with the nylon twill tape on them, five or six sets ranging from 6 to 18 inches. 18 inches is the max my smaller floor frame will handle. Larger than that, goes on the big floor frame/quilting frame. I have about 5-6 sets of knobs. I go through knobs pretty fast – either stripping them out or they come loose from the wood. You can use yellow wood glue to anchor the metal collor into the knob better. You can also get the screws with a wood screw on one end and a threaded rod on the other to replace any of the ones in the dowels that get bent. (Hint: take a knob along to make sure the new threaded rod is the right size). Again, use wood glue when you put the replacment rod into the dowel. I always have an extra knob or two tucked away in my travel bag, when they give out – they GIVE OUT <G. Good luck with your frames. Karla
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Hello there, Even though I am new to this newsgroup, I’d like to put in my two cents. The best scroll frame that I have found was at my local Wal-Mart. It is made by F.A. Edmunds and is only $14.95 for the scroll frame and lap stand. I paid almost $40.00 on the a different frame and had trouble putting it together and with the knobs. This set has been, by far, the best that I have tried. -Sonja
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Hello there, Even though I am new to this newsgroup, I’d like to put in my two cents. The best scroll frame that I have found was at my local Wal-Mart. It is made by F.A. Edmunds and is only $14.95 for the scroll frame and lap stand. I paid almost $40.00 on the a different frame and had trouble putting it together and with the knobs. This set has been, by far, the best that I have tried. -Sonja
I have had one of those for years (almost twenty) and like it. I have thought about seeing if I could get some different lengths of dowel rod to fit into it, as it is unwieldy sometimes, but it never bothered me enough to make me actually do it. Another thing would be to relace the wing nuts with something more finger friendly, but I’ve never done that either. Am I lazy, or what???!! The one modification I did make was to permanently attach strips of denim to the rods for basting on the material. I used brass furniture-type tacks that look vaguely like small railroad spikes, can’t remember the correct name for them(the quarter inch kind with the flat nail head, not bulletin board tacks) and hammered the heads flat to the curve of the dowels. I have never had a problem with marks on the finished piece, or stains. I also have various sizes of the Tom. Treas. frames and rods, and like them as well, but I can see how it would be easy to overtorque the handle and ruin them. Hasn’t happened to me yet! — Later, Robin
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I do not bind my canvas with tape, I use ribbon. I was fortunate to buy rolls of ribbon on sale when some Woolworth stores closed here in New York City. Also I have bought ribbon in discount stores very cheaply. I sew the ribbon on canvas with my sewing machine. Tape dries out. It does not stay on for a long time. What a great idea! I still do the tape bit and wondered how to mount it on scroll bars with fabric on them.
If the fabric is large enough I usually machine zig-zag the edges on a tight stitch. For me it works better with scroll frames because you don’t have the bulk of a foreign object wrapping around the frame and causing a slack. — Lancaster PA "Childhood is the place where nobody dies, Nobody that matters, that is." -Edna St. Vincent Millay
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I do not bind my canvas with tape, I use ribbon. I was fortunate to buy rolls of ribbon on sale when some Woolworth stores closed here in New York City. Also I have bought ribbon in discount stores very cheaply. I sew the ribbon on canvas with my sewing machine. Tape dries out. It does not stay on for a long time.
What a great idea! I still do the tape bit and wondered how to mount it on scroll bars with fabric on them. Rosemary
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I am about to undertake a rather large project. I was wondering how all of you who are or have worked on Flower Power & the like, you successfully stitched your project. Did you use a frame??? If so, what size??? Did you use a floor stand???? I currently work with a 27" frame with no problems & no stand, be it lap or floor. Thankyou in advance for any advice. — Ann Wembley, Western Australia (home of the fabulous sunset)
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I’m using 17" q snaps for Flower Power kathy san antonio
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I am about to undertake a rather large project. I was wondering how all of you who are or have worked on Flower Power & the like, you successfully stitched your project. Did you use a frame??? If so, what size??? Did you use a floor stand????
I’m using a Tomorrow’s Treasure’s scroll frame to do a round robin project–it’s 36" long, and is actually a bit unwieldy, but still easier than trying to manage the great waves of fabric that would be attacking me without the frame to keep them under control. (No floor stand, just holding it in my hand.) It’s a bit difficult to get real tension with such long bars, but it does still keep me from pulling my stitches too tight (a bad habit I have–I think it’s because I’m a Scorpio). -Bertha Open mouth, insert foot, echo internationally.
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I am about to undertake a rather large project. I was wondering how all of you who are or have worked on Flower Power & the like, you successfully stitched your project. Did you use a frame??? If so, what size??? Did you use a floor stand????
Well, Gripit came through again! Mr & Mrs "Gripit" were at a craft/sewing fair in San Diego a while back. I took my fabric for flower power and the chart. I figured the only way I was going to be able to put it on a frame was to do it sideways, and that really didn’t appeal to me. My fabric was measured and I was assured that they could MAKE a frame to fit. I have a Gripit Legend floor stand. They also invented another piece so that the floor stand to accommodate such a large scroll. I have the scroll now…it is really BIG. However, my Flower Power fabric fits perfectly and it is really easier to stitch on than I thought it would be. They did not charge any extra for having to invent a way for me to stitch this piece. They just charged me as if they had these pieces in stock all the time. I bet they do now! Over e-mail I corresponded with Pam. She is their daughter, and runs the business at home while they are on the road at various craft and stitching shows. She was very delightful. http://www.gripitplus.com/ The web site mentions an 800 number which I used several times. Make sure you tell Pam that you want to do Flower Power. I bet she says "Oh no, not another one of you!!!"
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Must admit that I’m a rebel. I’m using 8" Q-snaps on Flower Power and it is working out great. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am about to undertake a rather large project. I was wondering how all of you who are or have worked on Flower Power & the like, you successfully stitched your project. Did you use a frame??? If so, what size??? Did you use a floor stand???? I’m using a Tomorrow’s Treasure’s scroll frame to do a round robin project–it’s 36" long, and is actually a bit unwieldy, but still easier than trying to manage the great waves of fabric that would be attacking me without the frame to keep them under control. (No floor stand, just holding it in my hand.) It’s a bit difficult to get real tension with such long bars, but it does still keep me from pulling my stitches too tight (a bad habit I have–I think it’s because I’m a Scorpio). -Bertha Open mouth, insert foot, echo internationally.
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When you have several piece going in a rotation, do most of you leave them mounted on your stretcher bars? Do any of you have more than one frame where you can leave them on there? I’m trying to find the best method for doing that. It is mostly why I’ve resisted using scroll frames or stretcher bars so far. I have the Tomorrow’s Treasures lap frame, and am wondering if I would be wise to buy bars for all the projects I have going at one time. I’d love some opinions and hints here. Thanks, Di
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When you have several piece going in a rotation, do most of you leave them mounted on your stretcher bars? Do any of you have more than one frame where you can leave them on there? I’m trying to find the best method for doing that. It is mostly why I’ve resisted using scroll frames or stretcher bars so far. I have the Tomorrow’s Treasures lap frame, and am wondering if I would be wise to buy bars for all the projects I have going at one time. I’d love some opinions and hints here. Thanks, Di
Di, I own, 7 scroll frame rods, I usually will have all of them ready to go with something on them (some have been on for over a year now *guilty grin*). I do always cover them with something to prevent the dust from collection on them *L* dusting is usually the last time on my mind. I like to have them ready to go. I also have several ziplock baggies with my UFO’s in them as well. I don’t think that it would be necessary to get more than 1, but for me because I am lazy and like to spend my money on stitching I do…also like to be able to switch projects if one seems to get the best of me. I have one lap stand and one floor stand, I prefer the lap stand and can easily rotate my scroll frames in and out. Mary
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This is a wonderful idea! Did you use the same sack for each child each year? Did they notice? How did you explain how the sack got back to Santa? (These details are important! Kids are entirely too bright for their own good.) — Karin
Kids are very good at wanting to know the details, so you should always tell them the truth. Collecting the sacks is one of the elve’s jobs. Elves being the mischevious charaters that they are, go out on Holloween, dressed as witches, etc. Not being able to use the sleigh, they ride on broomsticks. They mingle with the children, and when no one is looking, grab the sacks to return them to Santa. They also collect chocolate and other goodies. When they get back to Santa’s village, Mrs. Claus goes through each of their Choco collections and keeps half. She learned to do that from reading rctn. This then gives her the stash of choco for when she sits on long winter evenings cross stitching, needlepointing, tating, etc. One of the elves told me about this. George "No harm will befall you, No desease shall touch your tent, For He will order His angels to guard you wherever you go. They will carry you in their hands lest you stumble on a rock…." Ninety-first Psalm
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Kids are very good at wanting to know the details, so you should always tell them the truth. Collecting the sacks is one of the elve’s jobs. Elves [etc]
I had always wondered about those elves! This is somewhat tangential, but this reminded me of having to explain to the kids how the tooth fairy knew to come and what Santa knew what to bring and so on. So I told them the truth…that when you’re born the doctor gives your parents a list of phone numbers for the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, and so on. —
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Belinda, Thank you so much. I have been trying to figure out how to explain my knowledge to my daughter! says… – -Kids are very good at wanting to know the details, so you should always -tell them the truth. Collecting the sacks is one of the elve’s jobs. Elves – [etc] – -I had always wondered about those elves! – -This is somewhat tangential, but this reminded me of having to explain to the -kids how the tooth fairy knew to come and what Santa knew what to bring and -so on. So I told them the truth…that when you’re born the doctor gives your -parents a list of phone numbers for the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, and so on. – — –
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It seems unlikely to me that Europe would have adopted this custom from Japan. There just weren’t the close ties or relations that would foster it at the time.
I’m not sure exactly what "that time" is to which you refer, but I believe Europeans have been borrowing heavily and happily from Japanese culture for centuries. If I remember correctly, right alongside the neo-classical ("Georgian") fashion of 18th century England, "Japonisme" took root as well. (I come by this "knowledge"–if I’m remembering it rightly–by way of an 18th century English poetry class I took almost 10 years ago while in college, so if I’ve mangled the truth, please accept my apologies.) –Lora B., wishing she were still in school
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belinda– i will have to remember that! katie is not yet three, so no questions….yet
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: Kids are very good at wanting to know the details, so you should always : tell them the truth. Collecting the sacks is one of the elve’s jobs. Elves : being the mischevious charaters that they are, go out on Holloween, : dressed as witches, etc. Not being able to use the sleigh, they ride on : broomsticks. They mingle with the children, and when no one is looking, : grab the sacks to return them to Santa. They also collect chocolate and : other goodies. When they get back to Santa’s village, Mrs. Claus goes : through each of their Choco collections and keeps half. She learned to do : that from reading rctn. This then gives her the stash of choco for when : she sits on long winter evenings cross stitching, needlepointing, tating, : etc. One of the elves told me about this. The kids will have no trouble believing this. We have a "mommy tax" (on chocolate) in our house, too. Terri — Terri Carl (sometimes Steve, when she lets me use the account)
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Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN well this soon-to-be Mom to four (oh please please please make it SOON due date was today <G) decided a long time ago to NOT wrap the Santa presents. Kids get a stocking (made by Mom <G) in their rooms but may NOT go out by the tree until Mom & Dad get up. The unwrapped presents are from Santa, the rest are under the tree. Chris
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The kids will have no trouble believing this. We have a "mommy tax" (on chocolate) in our house, too. Terri
My five year old told his older sister that Mom can have his chocolate because she bought the Halloween candy. Cynthia
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Hi everyone, Just had to add my 2 cents worth here to Kim’s post below. I also do "Santa sacks", but with a little twist. I have sacks for my nieces and have done a "cross-stitch band" for each bag, on it, in back-stitch lettering, I put, "To "name" love from Uncle Gordie, Aunty Linda, Chris and Mark XOXO" there is also a little cross-stitched Santa on each. I do the stitching on a band of aida or whatever fabric you prefer, back it with iron-on interfacing, turn under approx. 4 to 6 rows of fabric, leaving some area of fabric around the design, insert some lace, piping or ric rac and top-stitch through all the layers. Then put the bag together. I collect up the bags after they open their gifts and each year they get their gift in the same bag. It’s really neat how they look under the tree for their bag. I also have some "generic" stitched bags too, that look festive under the tree and just pin a name-tag on them. This year we will have a "new kitten" to celebrate with should be an Take care, Linda :) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN This is such a wonderful idea! It also solves a "problem" I’ve had for some time now. I have three cats and they all try to eat the bows and ribbons on gifts. For a few years now our gifts have looked rather bland under the Christmas tree. Not this year! Thanks for passing on a great idea and, as you mentioned, they are reuseable! -Kim
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN well this soon-to-be Mom to four (oh please please please make it SOON due date was today <G) decided a long time ago to NOT wrap the Santa presents. Kids get a stocking (made by Mom <G) in their rooms but may NOT go out by the tree until Mom & Dad get up. The unwrapped presents are from Santa, the rest are under the tree. Chris
We do this too, with the exception that the stockings are lined up on the couch. My mom never wrapped gifts from Santa, that’s why I do it that way. (Mom had 6 girls, BTW–Wonder why all those gifts weren’t wrapped!) Laurie
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Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? Thanks for any help. Kathy
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Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference?
I have received several presents over the years that were wrapped in fabric. Usually they were lightly glued at a few points (sobo fabric glue would probably do the trick) and then held together with fabric ribbon or lace tied in bows. I’ve also seen baby shower presents wrapped in receiving blankets and tied with fancy ribbons. Angela
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I do something like this in that I use remnants, fat quarters, and scraps to make little bags which I use to wrap my presents in. Then, when the person is using the present, they also have a little bag to reuse. This is especially nice if I am giving the person jewelry. I try to make those bags out of satin (remnants are $.05/inch at JoAnn’s so I can get an assortment of colors especially around the holidays and prom time). Then, the person has a place to keep the jewelry all year round. Ann Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? Thanks for any help. Kathy
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Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? I have received several presents over the years that were wrapped in
fabric. Usually they were lightly glued at a few points (sobo fabric glue would probably do the trick) and then
held together with fabric ribbon or lace tied in bows. I’ve also seen baby shower presents wrapped in
receiving blankets and tied with fancy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ribbons. Angela
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Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? I have received several presents over the years that were wrapped in fabric. Usually they were lightly glued at a few points (sobo fabric glue would probably do the trick) and then held together with fabric ribbon or lace tied in bows. I’ve also seen baby shower presents wrapped in receiving blankets and tied with fancy ribbons. Angela
I usually wrap baby gifts in receiving blankets and hold them in place with diaper pins. Now that cloth diapers are back "in" with a lot of new families this makes a handy "use it all" gift. I have also wrapped bridal shower gifts with tea towels. Seems less wasteful, somehow. — The Norse Hedgehog, Sandy _// _//
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Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN
This is a wonderful idea! Did you use the same sack for each child each year? Did they notice? How did you explain how the sack got back to Santa? (These details are important! Kids are entirely too bright for their own good.) — Karin "Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read." – Groucho Marx
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Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN
This is such a wonderful idea! It also solves a "problem" I’ve had for some time now. I have three cats and they all try to eat the bows and ribbons on gifts. For a few years now our gifts have looked rather bland under the Christmas tree. Not this year! Thanks for passing on a great idea and, as you mentioned, they are reuseable! -Kim
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All! Had to let you know what this "mom to four" did to lighten the task of wrapping "santa" presents. I made Santa Sacks! Since we don’t put out the presents from Santa till Christmas Eve, this worked out great. I just made large *very large* sacks out of christmas fabrics, used a drawstring tie (knotted for my very curious children) and let them dig in. Initially this was done to appease my environmentally conscious oldest daughter, but soon became a splendid timesaver for me. Sally in IN Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? I have received several presents over the years that were wrapped in fabric. Usually they were lightly glued at a few points (sobo fabric glue would probably do the trick) and then held together with fabric ribbon or lace tied in bows. I’ve also seen baby shower presents wrapped in receiving blankets and tied with fancy ribbons. Angela
I’ve started making a stash of fabric bags, too. Partly because my poor husband hates wrapping presents. This way, he can just tuck the gift in a bag, tie a cord or ribbon around the top, and he’s done. I’ve made them all lined, with loops in the side seam to hold the tie in place. So far, I’ve got quilted gold lame, lined with cranberry red, and a deep cranberry with gold print, lined with off-white. I made them in various sizes. You can cut strips of fabric and lining and do the whole top seam, then cut into sections for bags (sort of production-line assembly). I think they will look pretty under the tree, too. — Susan Cassidy
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: Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap : presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful : idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the : wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference? : Thanks for any help. : Kathy Kathy, I have seen several ways, and my auntie uses a scarf to tie presents. She wraps them and ties the corners into knots on the top. She told me in Japan (our families originate in Japan – can’t tell by my last name) they do that as wrapping. I gave her a scarf one time that she uses as a pot-luck dish carrier by tying it that way. I have seen fabric covered boxes, using glue or hot glue. You can also decorate them with doilies and lace and wire-edged ribbon. They are very pretty. You can make them like the "movie boxes" where the top is decorated separate from the bottom and is re-useable. I have also wrapped baby gifts in receiving blankets or bath towels. What I do for bows is fold baby washcloths accordian style and tie in the center with ribbon to make rosettes or flowers. Then I pin them on with diaper pins. Use your imagination. It’s fun and recyclable wrapping. kellee
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: Some time ago I remember seeing a discussion on the use of fabric to wrap : presents. I think it was said to have its origin in Japan. It’s a wonderful : idea for the holidays. Does anyone have any information on this? Is the : wrappng sewed, pasted,tied? Is there a reference?
I think this idea probably occurred to different people independently. My understanding was Europeans got it from the Ottoman Empire, where gifts were always given wrapped in an embroidered linen, cotton, or silk towel. I’ve read that these towels (no, not Turkish bath towels! these were smaller) were plentiful and common in Turkish homes around the turn of the century. Of course, *where* I’ve read that escapes me….. :^( It seems unlikely to me that Europe would have adopted this custom from Japan. There just weren’t the close ties or relations that would foster it at the time. Joe
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Hi all- Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of circulation for a few days as I leave tomorrow for my move to ohio! I’ve already contacted some rctn members out there, so I will be keeping up with the group. Also, my New England Area Cross Stitch Shop List will STILL be a part of my www site. I mean after 31 years of living in Massachusetts, I cannot and will not give that up! I’m still looking for additions to it too- so those of you that are "staying behind" keep me updated on the new shops and stuff. Perhaps i will start one for the midwest too. Hmmmmm, not a bad idea. So those As always i have no affiliation with any of the shops listed, I just either 1) like them or 2) others like them and tell me about them! Talk to you all later – and I will post my new e-mail address when I get it. Gail — Gail M. Kimball Keeper of the New England Area Cross Stitch Shop List Moving soon to the "Buck-eye State"!
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Welcome, welcome to the Buckeye state! Where will you be living? Just moved here myself from Denver, CO. Have to say it’s not a bad place to live. Be sure to make your way to Fairborn, OH and visit the Daisy Barrell – best cross-stitch/quilting shop in Ohio!! Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all- Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of circulation for a few days as I leave tomorrow for my move to ohio! I’ve already contacted some rctn members out there, so I will be keeping up with the group. Also, my New England Area Cross Stitch Shop List will STILL be a part of my www site. I mean after 31 years of living in Massachusetts, I cannot and will not give that up! I’m still looking for additions to it too- so those of you that are "staying behind" keep me updated on the new shops and stuff. Perhaps i will start one for the midwest too. Hmmmmm, not a bad idea. So those As always i have no affiliation with any of the shops listed, I just either 1) like them or 2) others like them and tell me about them! Talk to you all later – and I will post my new e-mail address when I get it. Gail — Gail M. Kimball Keeper of the New England Area Cross Stitch Shop List Moving soon to the "Buck-eye State"!
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The only people I’ve ever met that are also named "Leslie" (spelled in the masculine form, feminine is "Lesley") are either around 10 to 15 years older than me or 10 to 15 years younger. I’ve never met a Leslie of my own age (I’m 31); never mind trying to find a "Leslie Cecelia". BTW, did you know that Leslie means "she from the old grey fortress"? Good for a laugh most days. Leslie — "You’re wrong" means "I don’t understand you"- I’m not seeing what you’re seeing. But there is nothing *wrong* with you, you are simply not me and that’s not wrong. -Hugh Prather, 1970- Leslie Bernard Nolan
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Didn’t some one do a survey fo names here on rctn a while back ( a bit before I joined, I believe). I think most names started with J (or am I totally dreaming this?? BTW there seem to be quite a few Kathy’s (with whatever spelling you choose) Are y’all katherine or kathleen? i was told that in Irish families (at least NY Irish) that Kathy was used for Kathleen and Kitty was used for Catherine(or Katherine). I don’t know if this still holds. My niece (Catherine is nicknamed Katie. My mother, though has an Aunt Kitty. and my kathy is for Kathleen (which I practically never use. kathy san antonio
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Ree (who named her son Michael – the most common boys name for something like 20 years running…) I have a Michael also —and a Matthew. DH wanted it that way to confuse me (ya know when you cant get the name right so you run through the whole list). My Michael has a middle of Channing (which is somewhat unusual). Lesa (whose mom wanted her to have a "common" name because her own name was unusal–Carlon)
Hi Lesa and Gang! My parents named us after dead relatives…strange, but traditional, I guess… Not too many Judy’s floating around, although in the 70’s there were a bunch of us My sisters have names like: Sharron Rose and Mary Elaine… So when I married my husband and I decided not to do the name the kids after someone we know/etc. but to give them names we liked with some genealogy in the middle for "color". Our daughter,now 3, is Elizabeth Ann Roberson Steele (her second middle name is my maiden name and there is at least one other 3 year old in our tiny town w/ same name…found out at pharmacy, they had to have id to fill a perscription for her :- Our son, 21months, is Zachary Ian Hughes Steele (his second middle name is Jasons" (hubby) mothers’ maiden name…everybody straight on that? We took the kids to JungleZone tonite and we ran into not one but two families with both an Elizabeth and a Zack…maybe they’ll like their middle names…either of them! Judy
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And in keeping with the generations of my name, my grandchildren call me Mae-Mae. That was what we called our grandmother, for whom I was named. My cousin named her first born daughter, MWB. So the name will live on, I’m glad to say. I really appreciate that I have this link with the past. And when I look at the generations of my family, I can see that thread running through it and on into the future. Keeps me grounded. I like that.
My mother was called ‘Railea’- my grandparents didn’t want to upset ‘the aunts’ who were called Rachel and Lea so they combined the names. Clever huh! I’m named after my Grandma who was known as ‘Millie’. My poor cousin got lumbered with ‘Mildred’and was constantly referred to as ‘Mildew’during her school years. Melinda
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Leslie, My name is Cecelia Kate. I was named after my grandfather, Cecil, and my mother’s best friend, Cecelia. Cecelia means "one-eyed, or blind", so I guess along with the meaning of Leslie, you are really in trouble! VBG I’ve only met a handful of Cecelias in my life (38 years), and most of them since we moved to New England. Most of them are elderly ladies of the Catholic faith. Cecelia is the Catholic patron saint of music. I guess she had an ear for music even if she had vision problems!!
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Ree (who named her son Michael – the most common boys name for something like 20 years running…) I have a Michael also —and a Matthew. DH wanted it that way to confuse me (ya know when you cant get the name right so you run through the whole list). My Michael has a middle of Channing (which is somewhat unusual). Lesa (whose mom wanted her to have a "common" name because her own name was unusal–Carlon)
Lesa can definitely attest to the commonality of the name "Lisa" – at least she has a unique spelling format! So far I have counted 8 Lisa/Lesa’s on RCTN alone! I found my name to be extremely popular – while in Grade 8, there were 5 of us in the same classes – all 5 in all 8 classes. Now if this isn’t confusing???? We were all given a number (I was Lisa #5) to keep things straight. All this from a town of 2500 people! I know quite a few Lisa’s are a few years younger than I, and I think this *maybe* had something to do with the "King" naming his first born "Lisa Marie"…. one of my best friends is Lisa Marie, but she’s a few months older than me. My children will *definitely* have more uncommon names, we’ll follow in DH’s footsteps… he was the *only* Dallas in his High School of 8000! Lisa Proud Member of Calgary’s "Stitchers Anonymous"
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Caroline is definately a popular ‘early thirty-something’ name here. I think Princess Caroline of Monaco and Radio Caroline had a lot to do with it! In my textile design group on my foundation course there were 4 Carolines – out of just 12 people! It got very confusing!!! In my DH’s family the first born boys are given their dad’s name as a second name – which we have kept going (Destructo-tot’s name is Samuel Laurence Pearce), Pearce Two is going to have some traditional Pearce names too – but I’ll reveal those when he makes his appearance. Caroline Pearce <http://www.compulink.co.uk/~pearce/home.html "Blessed are the quilters – for they are life’s piece-makers"
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I’ve only met a handful of Cecelias in my life (38 years), and most of them since we moved to New England. Most of them are elderly ladies of the Catholic faith. Cecelia is the Catholic patron saint of music. I guess she had an ear for music even if she had vision
I can agree with the above – the only Cecelia I’ve ever known was the head of the Convent school I went to. She was Sister Cecelia. Unfortunately her nickname around the school was Sis Cess-pit! Very unfair, as she was the nicest nun I’ve ever come across! Caroline Pearce <http://www.compulink.co.uk/~pearce/home.html "Blessed are the quilters – for they are life’s piece-makers"
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he was the *only* Dallas in his High School of 8000!
My son is Michael Dallas – named after my DH’s late father George Dallas. He went by ‘Dallas’, my son goes by Michael ("Moooom, MIKE!"). So what’s the first thing out of my Mom’s mouth when I tell her her new grandson’s name? "Gee, everyone will think you named him after the TV show". :p (thanks, Mom) (sorry, ‘Dallas’ fans, I never watched). BTW, Dallas is Irish Gaelic for "wise". And I’m Jill, not Gillian. Jill means "downy child", and if you knew me, you’d know why this cracks me up! 
Jill "the fuzzy one"
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I just got the October ‘96 issue of CrossStitch & Needlework in the mail today. It has some cute Halloween patterns if you like that sort of thing ( which I don’t really). What I really like is the article (and idea) of Second Chance Antiques. It’s about finding collectibles–like tea pots, tea cups,etc.–anything with a round opening and making a pincushion out of it. I think it is a really unique gift idea for those people who have everything. I don’t really care for the patterns they used on the pincushions (SRE) but I loved the idea. They also have a great article on DMC corp. It’s really interesting. I never knew how environmentally concious they were. The only patterns they have that I am interested in are the Silk Charmers. They look like brooches or maybe you could shadowbox them. Very pretty. Michelle Drawhorn Lafayette, LA "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleanor Roosevelt http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1052
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I’m a little nervous about the notice that the editor of this publication has just changed (again). I just subscribed because I liked what the last new editor was doing. I am witholding judgement till I see some other issues. This one was such a themed issue that I can’t make a definite statement. Funny, how each mag seems to put out holiday issues at different times before the holidays…. Wombat All prayers are answered, sometimes the answer is "no".
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I haven’t had a chance to read my Oct issue but I have glanced at it. While I was doing this two of the pages fell out, they missed the staple machine I guess. Did this happen to anyone else? This only makes the case for cancellation even stronger. I have had the magazine for so long though, I was just going to let the subscription run out and give them a chance to improve. I guess I will give it a little longer. Christine – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just got the October ‘96 issue of CrossStitch & Needlework in the mail today. It has some cute Halloween patterns if you like that sort of thing ( which I don’t really). What I really like is the article (and idea) of Second Chance Antiques. It’s about finding collectibles–like tea pots, tea cups,etc.–anything with a round opening and making a pincushion out of it. I think it is a really unique gift idea for those people who have everything. I don’t really care for the patterns they used on the pincushions (SRE) but I loved the idea. They also have a great article on DMC corp. It’s really interesting. I never knew how environmentally concious they were. The only patterns they have that I am interested in are the Silk Charmers. They look like brooches or maybe you could shadowbox them. Very pretty. Michelle Drawhorn Lafayette, LA "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleanor Roosevelt http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1052
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I’m a little nervous about the notice that the editor of this publication has just changed (again).
Well, I’ll be curious to see what happens to the magazine now. I personally thought it started going downhill when Carol Dahlstrom took over as editor. I had been a subscriber since 1987 and let it lapse in 1993ish. Hope the change is for the better. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mary W. Cohn x I hate housework! You make the x Raleigh, NC x beds, you do the dishes – and six x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx / __/
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt this publicationwas on a down swing. I picked one up the other day and thought there might be hope again. But with another change who knows. I think I’ll just look at it st the store no subscriptions yet. Michele ###
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I’ve been debating whether I should let me subscription lapse in M/J 97 or renew. This month’s issue has now made me undecided. I’ve been a subscriber for years (6+ I think) and I have never done any of the projects. I just keep the magazines where I liked a particular project and thought that maybe, someday, I do it. I’ll see how the remaining issues proceed — maybe I will, maybe I won’t. — Jo Hepner
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My CS&NW subscription doesn’t expire until S/O 97, but when it does I’ll definitely not be renewing. I used to like the magazine but I think the quality has gone way downhill in the past couple of years. I’ll probably get a subscription to the Needleworker instead, since I’ve heard it spoken of so highly around here. Peace, Barbara
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Talk about common, or popular, names – how’s Mary for common? However, I’m saved by my middle names…Washington Blount. Mary Washington Blount has been handed down to a girl child for something like five generations in my family. When I was pregnant, I knew I didn’t want to name a girl after me (I’ve never liked having two of the same in one family), so I went to the family tree. Saw lots of MWBs, Olivias, Rebeccas, Lydias, but picked Eliza because I love the "old" sound of it and I had a favorite aunt, Eliza Blount. Rachel is her Hebrew middle name. If I had had a boy, we would have named him Keith Reading. Keith, in memory of my husband’s father, and Reading, because I always liked that name off the family tree. We would have called him Reading. As you can see, we like the more unusual names. There is one more name on the tree that I’ve always liked but never found a place for…Stonewall. I think it’s cool, but I think a kid would hate it! Maybe my next dog And in keeping with the generations of my name, my grandchildren call me Mae-Mae. That was what we called our grandmother, for whom I was named. My cousin named her first born daughter, MWB. So the name will live on, I’m glad to say. I really appreciate that I have this link with the past. And when I look at the generations of my family, I can see that thread running through it and on into the future. Keeps me grounded. I like that. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mary W. Cohn x I hate housework! You make the x Raleigh, NC x beds, you do the dishes – and six x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx / __/
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Ree (who named her son Michael – the most common boys name for something like 20 years running…)
I have a Michael also —and a Matthew. DH wanted it that way to confuse me (ya know when you cant get the name right so you run through the whole list). My Michael has a middle of Channing (which is somewhat unusual). Lesa (whose mom wanted her to have a "common" name because her own name was unusal–Carlon)
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writes: It’s funny…I guess (no, I *know*) I’m younger than a lot of you guys, but I’ve only gone to school with 2 Barbaras in my whole life.
My mom is a Barbara – she never complained about there being too many…However, ask me about Lori ’s in the early 70’s … I think everytime someone said "Lori" in the hall, 1/2 of the girls turned and looked. Ree (who named her son Michael – the most common boys name for something like 20 years running…) -Ree It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness Charles Spurgeon
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Barbara Joyce too many Barbara’s–just like in 2nd grade when there were 6 of us!
It’s funny…I guess (no, I *know*) I’m younger than a lot of you guys, but I’ve only gone to school with 2 Barbaras in my whole life. Peace, barbara
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When my subscription to CS&NW runs out, (and it’s not soon enough) I’m definitely not renewing! I just saw the Dec. issue and there again wasn’t anything I wanted to do and another UGLY stocking with poor mom looking so "Donna Reedish" From now on, I’m sticking to Just Cross Stitch unless I find something on the newsstand that I can’t live without. — The Norse Hedgehog, Sandy _// _//
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For all of you who have a subscription that runs out in a couple of years, or a couple of months – If you are unhappy with the magazine – CANCEL it now. they will send you a refund check in the mail for your un-received issues. i did this about 2 years ago when I just could not take another lousy issue. I had a subscription thru 2002 or 2003! I used to get Treasures in Needlework, when they stopped printing that, they taked the remaining issues onto CS&CC. I used to get Cross Quick and Easy, same thing, the issues got tacked onto my CS&CC subscription. Why let them hang onto your money, when you are not happy with them? I also got a subscription to the Needleworker, when I cancelled CS&CC – great magazine! Gail — Gail "I’m finally a cyber-citizen in my own right" Kimball Keeper of the New England Area Needlework Shops List
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My CS&NW subscription doesn’t expire until S/O 97, but when it does I’ll definitely not be renewing. <snip Barbara, If you are dissatisfied with your subscription, write the company and ask for a refund. It doesn’t make sense for you to waste your money on a magazine you don’t like, especially since the subscription expiration is still another year away. You can use the money to subscribe to the magazine, Needleworker, you prefer.
And furthermore, contacting them, cancelling your subscription and requesting a refund says volumes about your opinion of the publication, whereas letting your subscription run out could have been a mere oversight. I agree with Patty. Don’t waste your money on a year of magazines you don’t like, while missing out on a year of magazines you might love. BTW, I took my own advice with these exact 2 magazines, and have never regretted it. Barbara Joyce too many Barbara’s–just like in 2nd grade when there were 6 of us!
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My CS&NW subscription doesn’t expire until S/O 97, but when it does I’ll definitely not be renewing. I used to like the magazine but I think the quality has gone way downhill in the past couple of years. I’ll probably get a subscription to the Needleworker instead, since I’ve heard it spoken of so highly around here. Peace, Barbara
Barbara, If you are dissatisfied with your subscription, write the company and ask for a refund. It doesn’t make sense for you to waste your money on a magazine you don’t like, especially since the subscription expiration is still another year away. You can use the money to subscribe to the magazine, Needleworker, you prefer. Just my opinion on the subject. I think that’s what I would do if I were in the same position. — * The opinions expressed herein are strictly * * those of the author and do not necessarily * * reflect those of GRC International, Inc. *
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I’ve been debating whether I should let me subscription lapse in M/J 97 or renew. This month’s issue has now made me undecided. I’ve been a subscriber for years (6+ I think) and I have never done any of the projects. I just keep the magazines where I liked a particular project and thought that maybe, someday, I do it. I’ll see how the remaining issues proceed — maybe I will, maybe I won’t. — Jo Hepner
I receive two XS magazines, including CS&NW. I renew any subscriptions that I think I will enjoy when my friend’s daughter has her annual magazine fundraiser for school. And I have also never stitched anything from any of the magazines I get. BUT they do keep me aware of the newer patterns and give me an nice lift when they arrive every other month. I don’t always have the patience to go through all the patterns at the needlework shop to find the new ones. And some patterns never show up at the shop anyway. Further, I like the inspiration that I get from looking at larger sized pictures of finished work. Sometimes I even get a tip or two out of the magazine that makes its price worthwhile. Anyway, I figure that since I don’t smoke, drink or do elicit drugs I should be able to afford this bi-monthly indulgence. :-) Lucinda
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WHAT IS HARDANGER? I keep hearing about it in this newsgroup but I have seen nothing in the craft stores. Please let me know.
Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. It is almost impossible to describe further without using diagrams, which I don’t have energy or creativity to do right now. The best source I have found for books is Nordic Needle. You can get a catalog by calling 1-800-433-4321 and requesting one. You may also find a few kits or books in a Michael’s craft store.
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writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching.
Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Duncan) writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit
I agree! DON’T try it on aida. And to set things straight – 22 count is hardanger fabric, not aida. Only do hardanger on single thread evenweave fabrics such as linen, lugana, jobelan, shannon, etc. And don’t be afraid to try it. It is geometric and very easy to do. It just looks difficult. Betsy
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writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit
Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d use 22 ct aida
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery. It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida). The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d use 22 ct aida
HI ALL – Hardanger fabric is NOT an aida weave. It is an evenweave fabric using a doubled thread for both the warp and the weft. Check it out for yourselves by comparing a sample of each. I’ve been stitching for many years, and to the best of my humble knowledge a 22ct aida fabric is not available. Happy stitching! Helen G. Cademy
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<big snip HI ALL – Hardanger fabric is NOT an aida weave. It is an evenweave
fabric using a doubled thread for both the warp and the weft. Check it out for yourselves by comparing a sample of each. I’ve been stitching for many years, and to the best of
my humble knowledge a 22ct aida fabric is not available. Happy stitching! Helen G. Cademy
Helen is absolutely correct in her description of hardanger fabric. However, there is a 22 count aida and there is another fabric Oslo, that is 22 count evenweave….developed for cross stitch. I use the hardanger fabric to stitch the Marbek angels. I have stitched on the Oslo and find it less stable than the hardanger. I have a piece of the aida but have never stitched on it. (And, don’t ask me where I got it…..it’s in that bunch of stuff I’ve had forever or close to!!!!) Mary
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