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From: snapdragonfly
Date: 12-04-2006, 11:45 AM (1 of 5)
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hiya -i'm sewing in Britains fourth largest city, it rains alot here so what better than cosying up to my machines. I'm in my forties and have a 14yo boy, and a yummy fiance. We're getting married in 2008 and I am still deciding whether to make my own dress! I found lots of superstitions not to make it myself and none to support making it myself. so let me know what you think... i love visiting sew whats new and feel at home here with everyone and i am looking forward to making new friends...I have been lurking here for two years so I know you all will be kind yet honest. my biggest fault is disorganisation, my weakness is fabric. my strength is perserverance. i have finally come out to the forums because i want to get on top of my stash. here are photos of the problem! http://photos.yahoo.com/suzusul2000. stash challenge 2006/7 since i joined the stash challenge last week i have been beavering away and will report 14 yards to crack my goose egg! ttfn suzusul. suze
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User: snapdragonfly
Member since: 11-20-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-04-2006, 12:59 PM (2 of 5)
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Welcome to the gang we like lurkers to come out of the closet only in your case you'd be lucky to get in! - I see the extent of your stash problem - good job we are not prone to earthquakes - you might disappear under an avalanch. Enjoy the stash challenge - it is a real motivator. I made my own wedding dress being blissfuly unaware of any traditions for or against...been married 27 tears now so somethings working well. Looking at your pictures of Gemmas dress I would say you certainly have the skills so why not? You will probably need a friend to help withthe fittings though. My brother went to Uni in Sheffield (is that where you are?) love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: lendube
Date: 12-04-2006, 06:41 PM (3 of 5)
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Hi and welcome! Certainly happy to see you here. What a challenge you have just dealing with your stash! The dress in the pictures is gorgeous. Can't say I've ever heard of superstitions associated with making your own wedding dress. I think it would mean all the more if you did. My mother made my first wedding's dress and that marriage was a looooooooong awful joke but hey! I don't think it had anything to do with the dress! It was beautiful and the bride's maids dresses were also made by mom and beautiful. (Jan, was that a Freudian slip? Married for 27 Tears???? Just kidding! I know you are a happily married lady.) Take care and hope to see you around often. Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: snapdragonfly
Date: 12-04-2006, 07:41 PM (4 of 5)
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thanks for the welcome dear members, i know i've done the right thing now! i hope i will get to share more pix and get on top of my mountainous stash. my biggest problem is cutting the fabric,too scared of spoiling or wasting my treasures!
suze
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User: snapdragonfly
Member since: 11-20-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: esrun3
Date: 12-04-2006, 08:54 PM (5 of 5)
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Welcome to the group! Your stash is overwhelming! Congrats on working your way through it. I love Gemma's dress-it is beautiful! Glad to have you with us. Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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