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From: MaryW
Date: 06-12-2006, 10:15 AM (1 of 60)
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Hi everyone, are you ready for a new contest. Here we go. I want everyone to make a purse. A purse with a working closure (zipper, magnetic snap, etc.) and at least one inside pocket. Also, hard handles (plastic, bone, etc.) or strap are required. This should also be embellished on the outside. The most innovative, creative purse will be the winner. Your challenge is to sew, knit, crochet or weave a purse with original embellishments. The basic purse construction can be from any pattern. ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Challenge begins today and ends July 12/06. Send a picture of your finished purse to me at <email address removed for privacy> Winner will be announced July 19/06. Voting will take place for one week to decide. One lucky winner will receive a Sew Scrambled Scarf kit from www.k1c2.com This kit has some of the prettiest fun fibers you could imagine along with beads to adorn. Fast, fun and easy. Any beginner can create this gorgeous scarf. Finished scarf is 7" x 46". All materials and decorative trim included in the kit along with a roll of water soluble stabilizer and complete directions. Any questions, ask them now. MaryW
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-12-2006, 12:22 PM (2 of 60)
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I saw a cute purse fabric at www.wazoodle.com. It would make the perfect lining. It is white with purse images on it. Cute. http://www.wazoodle.com/cgi-bin/catstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=2010311 MaryW
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From: pucktricks
Date: 06-12-2006, 07:32 PM (3 of 60)
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Diaper bag count as a purse? I'm going to have to make a new one for the next baby when we drop her (I'm convinced if I think hard enough this baby will be a her) off at church nursery. Ticia |
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From: sewmuchfun
Date: 06-12-2006, 07:34 PM (4 of 60)
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this sounds like fun
Marilyn
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From: mommydionne
Date: 06-12-2006, 08:02 PM (5 of 60)
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Ok Mary you are scaring me, first I go to wazoodle and spend $$ but I bought a yard of the purse fabric cause it was TOOO CUTE, this was about an hour before I read your contest post. Spooky. Also I am a purse fiend (too numerous to count) but have never tried to make one!! hmmmmm..... Jeanette
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From: mamagoose
Date: 06-12-2006, 08:25 PM (6 of 60)
| Great idea Mary! I might be in, I already have a pattern drawn up and had made a muslin a few months ago and I'm ready for a new purse. In the middle of some wedding outfits right now, though. I'll get back to you, sounds like great fun to see all the projects! |
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From: bjptl
Date: 06-12-2006, 09:26 PM (7 of 60)
Mary, This is the one I've been waiting for !!!! I'm in.I love making purses! I haven't made one in a while,but have just the one in mind. I'm making a purse to carry at my daughter's wedding this summer. I won't give away any clues except to say it will meet all the criteria. If I can figure out how to send pictures, I'll send one. Judy 
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From: mac5977
Date: 06-13-2006, 09:05 AM (8 of 60)
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Diaper bag count as a purse? I'm going to have to make a new one for the next baby when we drop her (I'm convinced if I think hard enough this baby will be a her) off at church nursery. Ticia I'd like to know if a diaper bag counts as a purse too. I haven't carried a "real" purse in ages, it's always a diaper bag with my wallet and all the other junk I need for the kids... Shelly
Mama to Kaia (4.5 years) and Rowan (3 years) and baby Dougie (born 5/4/06) |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-13-2006, 11:29 AM (9 of 60)
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As long as it conforms to the specifications, I don't see why not.
MaryW
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From: ChoctawCharli
Date: 06-13-2006, 04:32 PM (10 of 60)
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If I can get my studio reorganized in time --- You're on! I LOVE making purses! CharliAnn =^,,^= |
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From: allie-oops
Date: 06-13-2006, 04:44 PM (11 of 60)
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I think I'm going to have to come out of lurkdom for this one - making purses is my latest favorite thing!!!!! Allie "onward through the fog"
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-13-2006, 05:58 PM (12 of 60)
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I think this is going to be a fun challenge.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: Hogmami
Date: 06-13-2006, 07:23 PM (13 of 60)
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This should be fun. Have just the fabric and purse to make with it, now just need the time.
Carolyn
Michigan |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-14-2006, 08:47 AM (14 of 60)
I have had a few entries sent to me already.  I want to clarify that the handles/strap must be made of some sort of hard substance such as plastic, bone, etc. or filled with cording. No ribbon or webbing handles will be accepted. Thanks everyone. MaryW
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From: MrsSnuggly
Date: 06-14-2006, 02:58 PM (15 of 60)
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What does original embellishments mean? Sounds fun - between the June Tote and the Contest purse I'll be forced to sew for myself for a change!!!!Hah! Brandy~ 
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User: MrsSnuggly
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From: mozeyrn
Date: 06-14-2006, 04:15 PM (16 of 60)
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Mary - I've read the rules and I do have a question about the handles/strap: If I don't want to do one long strap can I make two shorter handles from the same material as the outer lining? Or will that get disqualified? With all the packing/unpacking to be done (we close on our house June 30, 2006 - dh is still kicking and screaming - I'm packing the entire house myself) and starting work July 10, I may not have enough time to get something done, but I can always try! 
- Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
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From: stephi
Date: 06-15-2006, 10:56 AM (17 of 60)
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Hehe Can the original embellishment be the handles...I am having a stroke of creative genius..Yes they will be hard and conform to the criteria you have set for us I am going to have to go on a tinker hunt for this one...what fun!!! My current purse is well barely a purse and about 6 years old. 
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
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From: stephi
Date: 06-15-2006, 10:59 AM (18 of 60)
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http://henriettashandbags.com/unique_patterns.html
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-15-2006, 11:04 AM (19 of 60)
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If your two handles are solid, filled with something for strength and rigidity it should be no problem.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-15-2006, 01:34 PM (20 of 60)
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If I get my daughters elopement dress finished in time I'd like to enter this contest. It is just the kind of thing I like, but I just don't think I have the time. Darn Dorothy |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-15-2006, 04:33 PM (21 of 60)
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Is machine embroidery allowed as original embellishment? Great contest idea, Mary Jen |
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From: morningrose
Date: 06-15-2006, 05:57 PM (22 of 60)
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I have quite a few purse patterns in my head, and fabric in the sewing room . This is the ideal way to get me actually making them!
Raven
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User: morningrose
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From: Bama
Date: 06-15-2006, 07:11 PM (23 of 60)
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I'm in! Can't have too many purses, and they make nice gifts. Got a birthday coming up for one of dd's friends and I already told dd I would make her a purse.
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User: Bama
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From: smessier
Date: 06-16-2006, 09:44 AM (24 of 60)
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Wow! I'm coming out of lurk-dom, too! I just bought some fabric for a new purse. What timing! Sandy |
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Member since: 09-03-2004 Total posts: 114 |
From: sharlibird
Date: 06-19-2006, 12:41 AM (25 of 60)
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No webbing style handles allowed...does this include using jeans type material to make the strap?
Charlene in NC
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User: sharlibird
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-19-2006, 07:24 AM (26 of 60)
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Yes, it does.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: Sherri
Date: 06-20-2006, 06:21 PM (27 of 60)
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I've got the purse done but don't know what to use for the handle. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
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From: trini
Date: 06-21-2006, 09:44 PM (28 of 60)
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Interesting contest,I am in provided I am able to come up with a design soon.
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User: trini
Member since: 09-17-2005 Total posts: 74 |
From: AdvaP
Date: 06-24-2006, 06:23 AM (29 of 60)
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I've been planning to start making purses. This is good. I think I'm in.....
Adva Price
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-24-2006, 09:25 AM (30 of 60)
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I just may get in on this. Is Velcro OK for a closure device? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-28-2006, 12:12 PM (31 of 60)
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Mary, I just sent my entry to you. When you have a chance, would you please let me know if the picture came through ok? I'm not real great with this computer stuff- lol! Thank you, Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
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From: mommydionne
Date: 06-29-2006, 03:22 PM (32 of 60)
Sounds like everyone is having fun with this. I'm not going to get anything done though... moving in 4 weeks, closing my office down, still haven't sold the house (therefore it must stay clean  ) and I absolutely HAVE to finish my nephew's quilt this month! But I can't wait to see what every one else has done!
Jeanette
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Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-29-2006, 06:18 PM (33 of 60)
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Jen, I got your message but no image.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-30-2006, 07:46 AM (34 of 60)
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Mary, dh attached and sent it again last night. He is much more computer oriented than I am. Did it come thru ok this time? |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-30-2006, 08:55 AM (35 of 60)
Got it this time, thank you. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-30-2006, 10:38 AM (36 of 60)
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Hooray! thanks, Mary. Jen |
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From: stephi
Date: 06-30-2006, 11:07 AM (37 of 60)
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Hey, the computer is not a tangable item and there for is harder to figure out. If it makes you feel better I am sure you are real good at cutting and pasteing in the real world, LOL. I am out for this challenge too. Wish I had the time because I had an awesome Idea for a horse purse with handles made out of a crop or bridle strap or something. But alas, time can not be bought and I have 8 birthdays, 3 more baby showers and christmas comming up. Good luck all who compete!!
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
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Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361
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From: bjptl
Date: 07-01-2006, 01:35 AM (38 of 60)
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I am just about ready to send you a picture of my purse. Can I do it through HP and send it as an attachment? if not, please give me some directions for forwarding pictures. I am rather computer illerterate.( self taught with help from friendsn LOL!! )Should I include a description/ story to go with the picture? Thanks, bjptl (Judy)  God bless the USA !!! Pray always for our troups. |
User: bjptl
Member since: 02-28-2006 Total posts: 14
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 07-02-2006, 12:18 PM (39 of 60)
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Hey, the computer is not a tangable item and there for is harder to figure out. If it makes you feel better I am sure you are real good at cutting and pasteing in the real world, LOL. ROFL Stephi, you crack me up!!!!  BTW, if you have a chance in the future to make the purse you are describing, I would love to see a pic. It sounds great!!! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-05-2006, 09:51 AM (40 of 60)
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You can send pictures thru email. Yes, include a story, that would be fine. Myapologies for not answering sooner. House guests here for another few days, then hubby has surgery next week. 
MaryW
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From: mamagoose
Date: 07-08-2006, 08:58 AM (41 of 60)
| I'm still not sure about "original embellishments". I am cutting out lace motifs from a large piece of alencon lace, then adding beads for the wedding dress. Would the lace pieces on the purse be considered original embellishments? |
User: mamagoose
Member since: 01-26-2002 Total posts: 168 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-10-2006, 09:24 AM (42 of 60)
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I am having problems with this challenge ladies. Many have sent in their lovely entries but the handles are not meeting the specifications. If your handle on your purse is not "hard" meaning plastic, bone, wood, etc. please try to change it so that your purse can be judged. Many of you have straps which are not acceptable. Sorry. I will extend the deadline for finishing if need be. MaryW
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From: Sherri
Date: 07-10-2006, 12:09 PM (43 of 60)
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Mary I am not sure if my handle is OK. It is metal chain. I sent you the picture but didn't get back whether you got it or not. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
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From: stephi
Date: 07-10-2006, 02:10 PM (44 of 60)
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I will have to work on my "vision" purse. I just bought one that I thought I would love because of its size, but it has one major fault..The top is skinnier than the bottom almost half the size and I have a field day trying to get my check book in and out of it!! Good thing it only cost $4, LOL!! Now ladies you read the description and the rules...tisk tisk tisk!! Mary we want to see some of them after you are done judging
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
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From: MrsSnuggly
Date: 07-10-2006, 05:57 PM (45 of 60)
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Could we just request an extention of date - just because life keeps getting in the way?!!! hee hee. Yeah - not finishing this by 7/12. Ah well. B~ |
User: MrsSnuggly
Member since: 05-21-2006 Total posts: 104 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 07-10-2006, 07:52 PM (46 of 60)
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I cannot wait to see these purses!
You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-11-2006, 09:54 AM (47 of 60)
Sherri, yours is fine. Sorry if I forgot to send you a return email. My head is not working lately. 
MaryW
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From: morningrose
Date: 07-11-2006, 10:23 AM (48 of 60)
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OK - even though I REALLY wanted to participate in this, it's just not going to happen. When you have 3 daughters (1 grown w/children, 1 teen - not driving yet, and 1 tween) that all have things that demand your attention, the best laid plans fail.  Oh well, I will still get my purses made, and I can't wait to see what gets submitted. Good Job to all those who managed to got theirs finished in time!
Raven
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User: morningrose
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 07-12-2006, 01:57 PM (49 of 60)
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Mary, I'm assuming mine was okay? the handles were metal wire hoop handles. Please let me know if they are unacceptable. Thanks, Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-12-2006, 02:14 PM (50 of 60)
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Yes, any hard material is fine.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: Bama
Date: 07-15-2006, 01:48 AM (51 of 60)
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Well, I really meant to participate in this too, but didn't get a picture of my latest purse before I gave it to my niece. But I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's.
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User: Bama
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From: Sherri
Date: 07-17-2006, 01:25 PM (52 of 60)
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Mary Are these posted somewhere? The thing says winner will be announced like Wednesday. I am just really interested in seeing what every one did. My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-17-2006, 02:07 PM (53 of 60)
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No, not yet. I am having a hard time with this challenge. Many problems. I will post as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: sewingcybermom
Date: 07-20-2006, 12:15 AM (54 of 60)
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Any Chance Of An Extension??
See some of my work here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ce%20costumes/ |
User: sewingcybermom
Member since: 01-18-2006 Total posts: 58 
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From: IWoodSew
Date: 08-02-2006, 05:11 PM (55 of 60)
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Hi Mary, What is the current status of this contest? Thanks ! IWoodSew (if I knew how )
Sew what's new?, you ask. Well, I just learned I may be a...
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-03-2006, 11:00 AM (56 of 60)
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I will get photos posted ASAP. Then the voting can begin.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: IWoodSew
Date: 08-23-2006, 09:56 PM (57 of 60)
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Hi Mary, Is this contest/challenge officially over? Have the purses been judged? Who were the judges? (any celecbrities?)  Can we see ALL the purses which were entered? Um......I think that's it for now.... THanks! IWoodSew ....if I knew how. Sew what's new?, you ask. Well, I just learned I may be a...
Procrastinating . . . Perfectionist 6:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:00 a.m. |
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 09-19-2006, 12:53 PM (58 of 60)
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Mary, can we have a update on how the purse challenge is coming along please!!!!! Will you be posting pics soon? |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 01-17-2007, 11:13 PM (59 of 60)
| Bumping It Up!!! |
User: Sewhappie
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From: Magot
Date: 05-13-2007, 09:32 AM (60 of 60)
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Did I miss these??
love and kisses, Jan
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