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From: malsews
Date: 03-13-2007, 08:58 PM (1 of 15)
Hi there! My name is Marsha. I am 54 years old and have been sewing since I was 9. I finally bought myself a decent sewing machine 3 years ago, Bernina Artista 145. Now I'm on the road all the time and have no time to sew! We moved into a small duplex and my sewing room is now part of the master bedroom. After looking at some of the pictures of the sewing rooms on line, I rushed out and bought shelves and pattern boxes and organized my space. Now I can find my sewing machines! I also have a serger, Bernette. Maybe that will inspire me to get off the computer and get some sewing done. I also love to knit and I'm going to be reteaching myself to tat. Haven't done that since I was a teen.  Oh yes, I forgot. I also love to quilt! |
User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: lendube
Date: 03-13-2007, 09:29 PM (2 of 15)
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Hi Marsha from sunny California! Boy, you'll fit right in! I too sewed all the time for years and then just stopped for years pretty much. Dh buying me a beautiful embroidery machine got the ball rolling once again and I'm now in a place where I have the time to sew. It's like I'm catching up for all of those lost years. Hope to see you around, Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: esrun3
Date: 03-13-2007, 10:26 PM (3 of 15)
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Hi Marsha, glad to have you join us! I like to sew-mostly for my 4 grandkids and quilt, occasionally crochet, and do several other crafts too. You'll like our group-welcome! Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 03-14-2007, 04:12 PM (4 of 15)
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Hello from another Floridian. I'm in the Fort Lauderdale area.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: keljo60
Date: 03-14-2007, 05:03 PM (5 of 15)
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Hi, I'm Kelly from Live Oak. Glad to see you here! Lots of good gals here with lots of good information and friendship! 8-)
Kelly
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! |
User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154 
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From: Deb6205
Date: 03-16-2007, 04:05 AM (6 of 15)
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Hi Marsha, I am also new...however, I cannot really say I can sew...YET.  I am in Zephyrhills...just outside of Tampa. I believe I am going to learn a lot here...plus make some terrific friends. Looking forward to seeing you around. Deb |
User: Deb6205
Member since: 03-09-2007 Total posts: 10 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-16-2007, 09:14 AM (7 of 15)
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Hey welcome all you Floridians. Maybe I should consider moving back to South Florida. Sounds like I'd have a lot of sewing buds down there now. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: malsews
Date: 03-17-2007, 12:50 AM (8 of 15)
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It is so great to hear from you all! I am glad for all the responses. You make me feel so welcome! Speaking of Live Oak, I was just up there a couple of weeks ago! Maybe next time I'll look you up and we can "do lunch!" Marsha |
User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: keljo60
Date: 03-17-2007, 01:42 AM (9 of 15)
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Works for me! I'd like to find "sewing buddies" around here but most of the ladies quilt around here and I mostly garment sew.
Kelly
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! |
User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154
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From: temom
Date: 03-17-2007, 08:06 AM (10 of 15)
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Welcome! You will like this forum, it is full of nice folk!
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-19-2007, 06:09 AM (11 of 15)
Hi Marsha, and welcome! 
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: Brenisback
Date: 03-19-2007, 06:38 AM (12 of 15)
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This is a great site Marsha...you will love it...Welcome
Brenda
People come into your life ...for a Reason a Season or a Lifetime. |
User: Brenisback
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 228 |
From: malsews
Date: 03-21-2007, 10:35 PM (13 of 15)
Help!  I got my sewing area set up in the bedroom and now I need some motivation! I have too much fabric and not enough time! If I ever got off the computer, I probably would find a few minutes ... we all know how that is! I used to work on one project at a time; now I lose interest and move on to something else. Do any of you ever experience that?
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User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: temom
Date: 03-22-2007, 10:45 AM (14 of 15)
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malsews, set a timer for 15 minutes, go into your sewing room, and stay there until the timer goes off. A project will most likely jump right out at you. If not, try it again.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410
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From: malsews
Date: 03-22-2007, 10:20 PM (15 of 15)
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Great idea! Just got my brand new dress form today! Got it all set up and personalized. Now I'm dragging out all my fabric and draping it over the form. Hmm.... 
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User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
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