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From: orshadow
Date: 03-21-2007, 11:18 AM (1 of 15)
Hi everyone! I've been poking around a bit the last couple of days, and figured I'd go ahead and register.  I'm a newbie to the sewing world (other than the occasional cross-stitch project), with a new-to-me kenmore sewing machine I bought at goodwill. I've been playing around with it, learning how it works, and trying to remember my home ec class from high school! I've made some pillows and other simple things, and have recently completed a mock-up (made out of muslin) of a potential dress for my upcoming wedding, and am crazy enough to be debating making the actual thing! I'm sure if I do, I'll be reading through these forums, for sure! |
User: orshadow
Member since: 03-21-2007 Total posts: 3 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-21-2007, 11:54 AM (2 of 15)
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Hi and welcome to Sew Whats New.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Karebear
Date: 03-21-2007, 02:55 PM (3 of 15)
You will learn a great deal from everyone here. What part of NC are you in? I am in Pittsboro - about 24 miles southwest of Raleigh. 
Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338 
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From: cshortsew
Date: 03-21-2007, 03:45 PM (4 of 15)
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Hello and welcome to the group!
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: temom
Date: 03-21-2007, 04:31 PM (5 of 15)
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Welcome! It sounds like you are off the a fantastic start!
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: orshadow
Date: 03-23-2007, 07:19 AM (6 of 15)
Karebear -- I live near Bynum!! Hey neighbor! You will learn a great deal from everyone here. What part of NC are you in? I am in Pittsboro - about 24 miles southwest of Raleigh.
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User: orshadow
Member since: 03-21-2007 Total posts: 3 |
From: SheliaHC
Date: 03-23-2007, 08:00 AM (7 of 15)
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Hey Karebear and Orshadow, I'm in Chapel Hill. Such a small world. Shelia |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
From: Karebear
Date: 03-23-2007, 08:15 AM (8 of 15)
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Karebear -- I live near Bynum!! Hey neighbor! Yes we are certainly neighbors... I travel every day north on the 15/501 for my 9-5 job near Cole Park Plaza.. We have more than likely been in the same fabric store. Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: Karebear
Date: 03-23-2007, 08:17 AM (9 of 15)
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Hey Karebear and Orshadow, I'm in Chapel Hill. Such a small world. Shelia Shelia.. I work in Chapel Hill.. it is in the Chatham county side. I am certain we have been in the very same fabric shops at one time or another. ThimblePleasures in Carrboro is a wonderful little place. We may have to have a "sew meet" Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-23-2007, 05:29 PM (10 of 15)
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Hi and welcome to the group!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-27-2007, 09:51 AM (11 of 15)
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Hey, Orshadow and Karebear, and Shelia! I lived in Durham for a year. NC is such a beautiful place!
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: Karebear
Date: 03-27-2007, 12:08 PM (12 of 15)
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Hey, Orshadow and Karebear, and Shelia! I lived in Durham for a year. NC is such a beautiful place! WOW.. Isabelle.. I work with a gal now who is from France as well. Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: SheliaHC
Date: 03-27-2007, 12:44 PM (13 of 15)
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Isabelle, Were you in school in Durham? What year was it? Shelia |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-28-2007, 06:29 AM (14 of 15)
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Shelia, I taught at uni there... in 2003-2004. One of the best times in my life! That is when I started sewing, too! (hand-sewing, as I couldn't exactly buy a machine and take it back to France with me!)
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: SheliaHC
Date: 03-28-2007, 06:59 AM (15 of 15)
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It's really amazing how close you can physically be to someone and not meet them until you are many miles away. Shelia |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
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