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From: Mariellen
Date: 03-14-2006, 08:05 PM (1 of 11)
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Hi everyone. My husband and I are driving from MA to VA in a couple weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions for something I could work on in the car as there are only so many magazines I can read? LOL Obviously it would have to be something small...also not too complicated. Thanks for any suggestions.
If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-14-2006, 09:52 PM (2 of 11)
If I don't drive I get car sick...  Do you needle point ??? Hand embroider??? Crochet??? Knit ??? Suduko ??? CrossWords ??? Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Mariellen
Date: 03-14-2006, 09:54 PM (3 of 11)
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Hi...I did cross stitching eons ago...I would like to stick to quilting or sewing. I have heard of a pattern to make quilted coasters but have been unable to find it anywhere.
If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-15-2006, 03:18 AM (4 of 11)
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I plan to make some of the Jinny Beyer quilt balls when I travel this year. I plan to cut out the pieces, put them in small separate plastic bags with mini instructions. I will stuff them when I get home. I would like to hear any other suggestions, as well.
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 03-15-2006, 07:07 AM (5 of 11)
How about starting a grandmother's flower garden? There are different ways to do them. I am using the English paper piecing method but you would have to prepare your pieces in advance. But there are other methods of doing it that you might look into. Another idea is to do some some hand applique work, e.g. try a wall hanging. If you have never tried hand appliqué, you could consider doing some practicing on your trip! Just some thoughts! 
TTFN from
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User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 03-15-2006, 08:30 AM (6 of 11)
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Yo Yos (http://www.sewnews.com/resources/qa/qa1104b/)!!! The multi-use, scrap consuming, time filling craft. I take Yo Yos wherever I go.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: Mariellen
Date: 03-16-2006, 09:01 AM (7 of 11)
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Good morning everyone. Sancin...what are Jinny Beyer balls? I am new to quilting and have never heard of them. Thanks. Pudge...I have seen YoYo's for sale on eBay but never thought of making them. Thanks for the idea. They look easy enough for even me to tackle. Thanks everyone and have a great day! If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-16-2006, 05:29 PM (8 of 11)
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Great studio and artist http://www.jinnybeyer.com/booksvideos/index.cfm *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895
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From: AdvaP
Date: 03-16-2006, 06:21 PM (9 of 11)
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Here are some ideas I got from the Hancock Fabric website. Unless I goofed, none of them need the sewing machine. http://www.hancockfabrics.com/jump.jsp?itemID=463&itemType=CONTENT http://www.hancockfabrics.com/jump.jsp?itemID=191&itemType=CONTENT Adva Price
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User: AdvaP
Member since: 10-15-2000 Total posts: 325 
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From: Mariellen
Date: 03-16-2006, 06:45 PM (10 of 11)
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Thanks for all the great ideas everyone!! Now I won't be totally bored while riding in the car. LOL
If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58
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From: Bama
Date: 03-23-2006, 07:25 AM (11 of 11)
I also vote for yo-yos.  I've made many many of them while waiting for kids at school and practices. I even made a bunch of them while riding a bus on a school field trip with dd.
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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