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From: BobbinLilly
Date: 12-04-2005, 12:07 PM (1 of 20)
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Hello everyone. I have not done any serious sewing since doing a project in the 7th grade 36 years ago. I decided I wanted to have something to do during the cold winter months. I have been looking for a forum and website and was quite thrilled when this one popped up! I am looking forward to reading all the posts and lessons! Lilly |
User: BobbinLilly
Member since: 12-04-2005 Total posts: 2 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 12-04-2005, 08:20 PM (2 of 20)
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Welcome, Lilly! I can't think of a better cold-weather hobby! Good for you. What do you think you might start off with?
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: LauraM62
Date: 12-05-2005, 08:51 AM (3 of 20)
Welcom Lily! You know that getting back into sewing can be addicting! I sewed for many years then quit. After about 10 years from not doing it I got back into it - with the internet there is so much help, so many more resources for infomation, supplies, etc that it has taken me into a compulsive addiction now  But no one in the house seems to mind as long as they keep getting the goods 
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 12-05-2005, 09:11 AM (4 of 20)
Welcome to SWN! You and I are very much the same-I started back to sewing last fall and have addicted ever since! Of course becoming a new 1st time Grandma last December just added more fuel to the fire.  These message boards, and the many ladies and gentlemen who are members, are wonderful people, many of whom have years and years of sewing experience that are more than happy to answer your questions and share their wealth of knowledge. I think you will find that some of the basics that we learned way-back-when are still the same. Stick to simple stuff first, then take off on a brand new adventure that you will want to do for every season, not just winter! Good Luck and Welcome Aboard The Sewing Express!!! 
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-05-2005, 04:30 PM (5 of 20)
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Welcome Lilly, looking forward to hearing about your adventures in sewing!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: hopecantu
Date: 12-05-2005, 04:34 PM (6 of 20)
Welcome Lily, I am also new to this site and returning to sewing after many years...These guys and gals are pretty awesome and very helpful... Although I dont know which one is more addicting, the  or the sewing... Enjoy.... Hope
Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: LauraM62
Date: 12-05-2005, 05:23 PM (7 of 20)
Okay you had to get into both my addictions now  the computer & sewing! But what is great is how they have so crossed over these days! Not just with these forums, info, resources, etc. But all the wonderful software! I use software for pattern drafting, software with my embroidery, so see I get to use both the addictions at one time Just go ahead and throw in my  addiction too!
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246
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From: debsews
Date: 12-06-2005, 12:26 PM (8 of 20)
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I hadn't sewn anything for years either and never was very good at it a long time ago. This time around I've developed a little more patience and have started really reading the patterns. I have to ask questions but that's ok because the ladies on these forums are so helpful. The computer has really helped with this hobby. I have found so how to videos and since I need pictures this has really helped. Also having a dealer close by is a must. I'm addicted to the forums and that can be a bad thing when I need to be sewing. It's a fun thing to combind the two. Good luck in getting started again. |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-06-2005, 12:58 PM (9 of 20)
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whhheeee fresh meat! Welcome to the gang Lilly, we have a lot of laughs and learn stuff too. This lot are really encouraging and spur you on to things you never imagined you could do. love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: BobbinLilly
Date: 12-06-2005, 08:42 PM (10 of 20)
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Oh My what fun group this looks like. Thank you for all the "welcomes"! Earlier this year I got an idea that I wanted to make quilts, drapes and curtains for our home. Nothing I was finding in the stores fit my taste. I went looking at sewing machines and ended up buying a Viking computerized machine. I had know idea what machines were out there, but I knew I needed something that was fairly easy to use and could grow with me. It was a long search. I took a short sewing class. I decided I would make my husband pajama bottoms out of flannel. To make a long story short, after the second class, losing my pattern and not wanting to wait, I bought Sewing 101, followed their directions and one day later he had jammies. Whew! I learned all about ripping that was for sure. He almost had a skirt much to his dismay. I even winged it and put in a pocket! Then I sprained my ankle. The cast came off yesterday, so I am raring to go. One thing I noticed (as one of you said)I have much more patience(must be menopause)and read the patterns thoroughly. Now I just have to reign in my urge to buy yards of material just because it's on sale! Thank you again.  Lilly |
User: BobbinLilly
Member since: 12-04-2005 Total posts: 2
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From: debsews
Date: 12-06-2005, 09:35 PM (11 of 20)
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We all have yards and yards of material bought on sale or not. My stash is finally getting too big for my room and threatening to take over some other part of the house. I love to sew with flannel and make jammies. I also love to sew dresses for the DGD's and summer clothes. My only problem is they live too far away! I'm on vacation this week and went to a huge JoAnns today and yes bought so more fabric! Actually I've been looking for Jeff Gordon fabric for sheets and pillowcases for DGS. Never done it before but what the heck! It's going to be fun! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-07-2005, 12:49 AM (12 of 20)
As long as yer NOT chicken...(no bird flu here ya know). Jan (Magot) speakes English, so don't be afraid to ask whats she's talking about...  Wow it's about midnight here...time to turn into an embroidered pumpkin ! 
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Magot
Date: 12-07-2005, 09:31 AM (13 of 20)
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I resemble that remark. It is just the rest of you THINK you speak English...
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-08-2005, 07:32 AM (14 of 20)
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Queen's English? I just speak Canadian, though I am getting quite adapt at American, Australian and English.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: LadySloPokes
Date: 12-08-2005, 02:46 PM (15 of 20)
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One thing I noticed (as one of you said)I have much more patience(must be menopause)and read the patterns thoroughly. Now I just have to reign in my urge to buy yards of material just because it's on sale! Thank you again. I agree with the Menopause thingie....same here!! As for the material...Guilty as Charged!!!! And if I don't write down who I'm buying the fabric for as soon as I get home with it, I'm totally lost 6 months later when I see it in my stash! I'm just so bad!!!
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198
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From: Dede
Date: 12-08-2005, 06:54 PM (16 of 20)
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Welcome aboard Lilly. You found yourself a second home. That pre-M... thingie (have a hard time saying that word) is in my home, at work, everywhere I go. Patience???? Only when I'm sewing so you might be right. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 12-10-2005, 07:38 PM (17 of 20)
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As for the material...Guilty as Charged!!!! And if I don't write down who I'm buying the fabric for as soon as I get home with it, I'm totally lost 6 months later when I see it in my stash! I'm just so bad!!! Well I've been known to come home with a piece of fabric and when I go to put it in my cupboard.... discover that I've already got some of it!  
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: MariLynntex
Date: 01-07-2006, 06:35 PM (18 of 20)
| Well, I am now living at my son Jon's. I had to get rid of fully half of my stash...I just don't have room for it. I have a small bedroom and a large beautiful shower with seat and travertine marble all over and very fancy shower fixtures and a grab bar since I'm so shaky sometimes. That accident I had 5 years ago put me in a wheel chair for 9 months and I have to use a cane ever since. So when I had to have 3 operations last fall the children (I had 7) got together and decided that I couldn't live alone any more and also couldn't drive any more and gave me my choice of who I would live with! I said Jon and Melissa because they have the most room and Melissa works at home and she is the sweetest girl! And I wouldn't be staying in their house. They have a side door and a parking breezeway between the house and a huge garage with this bedroom and bath in it, which they enlarged and re-decorated for me! There is a large workroom right next to my bedroom where Jon has woodworking equipment and exercise stuff, and he has set off a large corner for my sewing machines and put up shelves for my bins of fabric, etc. Their 3 children, 7, 6, and 2 are darling and I help with the boys (kindergarten and 1st grade) lessons. I have my private entrance and Jon has put me on his wireless computer system. I bought a scooter the other day so that I will be able to go to the Houston quilt show this fall. I am so thrilled with it that I am reconciled to no car! I have one of my daughters here in Friendswood also and she and Melissa take me where I need to go and pick me up whenever I call on my cell phone. I am so lucky with so many blessings. I sorted out my stash and furniture, gave away what the girls didn't want, and moved the furniture I could use and sewing stuff and books I felt I couldn't do without and thank God every night for my loving children. I still sing, write, sew and read. I'm putting together 25 new cc's of my freemotion embroidery book---have several orders-- and 25 of my book of poetry and I am in the International Poets of 2005! Forgive me for going on so much; I am so happy that I am healthy again at 78 and in a beautiful place with loving people. Thank you for putting up with me! coffee 2 MariLynntex |
User: MariLynntex
Member since: 01-05-2006 Total posts: 107 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-07-2006, 09:07 PM (19 of 20)
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It sounds like a wonderful arrangement! Congratulations!!!! We moved in with Mom when Dad was gone and her Parkinsons got so bad. Overall, after we got her new room built on, it was a wonderful arrangement. My children learned a lot about life during that time, and they learned more from her than I could ever begin to teach them. We had talked about turning my dad's dream shop at the east end of our garage into an apartment which we could have done relatively cheap, but in the end, we built on a fully accessible (large) handicapped bedroom facility and it worked out so very well because she was always a part of the family that way. The hardest thing for Mom was giving up driving, but she soon realized that there was no reason. She went everywhere with me if she wanted to go (sometimes she just wanted to stay home). I took her everywhere she wanted to be, so it worked out very well.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: MariLynntex
Date: 01-09-2006, 09:52 AM (20 of 20)
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Thank you, Pam, for the words of encouragement. I realized that the kids were right about my not driving, since I am 78. I have 20/20 vision w/o glasses, good hearing, but I was in a terrible accident and walk (finally) with just a cane, but my ankles are sometimes painful, and my knees, and my reflexes aren't what they used to be! My DIL is a wonderful person and asks me every week if I want to go over and have coffee with my friends where I used to live in apartments for senior citizens, and my daughter who lives here in Friendswood also calls and asks if I want to go to the store or shopping, etc., so I don't feel I am marooned here. Life is really good and I am very happy and have plenty to do. Love and best wishes to you and your mother. MariLynntex
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User: MariLynntex
Member since: 01-05-2006 Total posts: 107 |
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