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The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-07-2007, 06:26 AM (1 of 94)
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This will be announced in the newsletter today as well as here. Sew Whats New will be closing its doors in approximately two weeks time. I have finally made the decision. It is not easy to post this, I know many of you consider this your home on the internet. My life dictates that I do other things and move forward with my interests. Hubby and I dabble in real estate. This is one area I will be more active in. The site may be gone but never forgotten. If you have things you would like to print off of here, now is the time to do it. I know this is a big surprise for all of you, believe me it was not an easy decision to make. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: PaulineG
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:46 AM (2 of 94)
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OMG - I'm stunned.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: Bama
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:51 AM (3 of 94)
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Me too. I'm so sad to hear that, but wish you well Mary. Thank you so much for all the years I've had on these boards. I will really miss it. It's been a daily part of my life for over 7 years. Will you be able to give us a date when they will shut down? I want to make sure I have all the addresses or emails of the great friends I've met here. Any chance you might be selling the site to someone? Sad in Alabama. 
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: toadusew
Date: 08-07-2007, 08:16 AM (4 of 94)
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I'm also stunned! However, if this is what you feel you must do, Mary, then I also wish you the very best in your other endeavors. Thank you for all your hard work! I will miss this site when it's gone. |
User: toadusew
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 369 |
From: Corinna29
Date: 08-07-2007, 08:32 AM (5 of 94)
| Although I'm not the most talkative person, here or in RL, I visit almost everyday. I'll miss this site when it is gone. Good luck to you, Mary. God bless. |
User: Corinna29
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 44 
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From: Sews4kate
Date: 08-07-2007, 09:19 AM (6 of 94)
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I am so so sad to hear this news. But I understand, I wish you well Mary! Thank you for everything you've done here. I run a small message board and understand the time commitment it requires, this website takes a lot more time I'm sure. I've learned so much at this website, I've lurked on other sewing sites, but this is the one I did consider my sewing "home" online. Someone asked if you were going to consider selling the site to someone else, I think that would be an awesome idea! Wendy
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User: Sews4kate
Member since: 08-20-2005 Total posts: 182 |
From: jwright
Date: 08-07-2007, 09:32 AM (7 of 94)
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OH MY!! What will I do now? I need to find a new site.
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User: jwright
Member since: 12-28-2006 Total posts: 96 
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From: Reta J
Date: 08-07-2007, 09:33 AM (8 of 94)
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Sorry to hear that, Mary, will miss you. I will miss everyone hear. Hope you do well in your new endeavors. I understand your needs and God Bless you for putting up with us for so long. Good Luck to everyone, Sewing Forever
Housework Whenever Reta J |
User: Reta J
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:24 AM (9 of 94)
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I have read this 4 times now trying to think of what to say. Mary I wish you well & thank you for giving us this site for so long! I feel as close to some people on this site as I do to some of my family. Has anyone considered starting a Yahoo group. We have one for our family & you need to be accepted or invited into it. All you need to join or start it is a Yahoo address & they are free. I will look into it If anyone else is interested PM me your e mail & I will get back to you. Mary I would love to have you join too. You are part of this family. Let me know what you think. I am not super computer literate but I don't want to lose my friends. Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: my2girlies
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:28 AM (10 of 94)
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Oh my Mary - I will certainly miss this board, it is how I learned to sew. But I understand time constraints. Best of luck with all your endeavors!!! Susan |
User: my2girlies
Member since: 03-25-2005 Total posts: 154 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:35 AM (11 of 94)
| I too understand & wish you the very best. I can't explain how sad I am the the site will no longer be. It's not only helped me but I've enjoyed it so much & feel it's an extended family as everyone is so helpfull & nice. Hey, we even get a little testy at times but we're still there for each other just like any family. There is no other sewing site like this one. Not trying to make you feel bad at all just saying this one has been A#1.You will never be forgotten Mary. Thank you for everything you have done & been to all of us. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: plrlegal
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:41 AM (12 of 94)
Ohhhh Mary! This makes me so sad, but I do understand and also wish to thank you for the countless hours I've spent reading and posting with my friends and family on this board the past I think 5 or 6 years and wish you the best of luck in your real estate and all other endeavors. You deserve the very best that life has to offer. This is where I learned to quilt and I will never forget Sew-Whats-New.  Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: Debby215
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:59 AM (13 of 94)
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Best of luck to you Mary, you will never know how much you have meant to all of us. Geez for me it has been almost 7 years. Thank you for all you have done for us, I DO realize this must take tons of time. We love you bunches Mary!!
Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-07-2007, 11:19 AM (14 of 94)
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Well, I will probably think of nice things to say when I get over the shock. For now Ditto to all of the above. I certainly understand you want to move on. Now I'll have to figure that Yahoo thing out that Barb is starting. Dorothy (me) |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Sherri
Date: 08-07-2007, 11:27 AM (15 of 94)
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Good luck on moving forward. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: MaryW
Date: 08-07-2007, 11:44 AM (16 of 94)
I will still be sending out newsletters every week. They will have links for interesting sewing chatter and maybe a contest or two. Ya never know what might come of it all. But be sure to sign up at the google link. I am not gone completely.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: lendube
Date: 08-07-2007, 11:49 AM (17 of 94)
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I'm just a little emotional. Thanks for the advance notice. Thanks for everything, Mary. I know I've only been here a short time (1 year) compared to most but you have to admit I'm here a lot and that's because I love it here. For me it's been the perfect way to hang out with friends. Believe it or not, I'm not a real social person.  I prefer my privacy and to be alone. A board like this enables a person like me to reach out on my own terms and that's what makes it so appealing. I've known I can always come here when I need a little information, support or just plain fun and conversation. No man (or woman) is an island, after all.Please, please let's find a way to keep together. Sounds like Barb might be the new "Mary". That would be wonderful. Thanks, Mary, and good luck to you. Totally understandable. It must be a lot of work and dealing with the "dirty" side of maintaining a site is bound to get old after a while.  Lennie
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User: lendube
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From: Debby215
Date: 08-07-2007, 12:01 PM (18 of 94)
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Hey Mary, what do you mean sign in at the google link? I don't think I had been getting newsletters anymore.Thanks again!
Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-07-2007, 12:10 PM (19 of 94)
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Lennie I will never be Mary!! I justwant to make sure we don't lose each other. If anyone has a way to reach Chrys please let her know what is going on!
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: chris b
Date: 08-07-2007, 12:43 PM (20 of 94)
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You will be missed!
Pfaff 2170,Pfaff 7570,Elna 945
Singer 301A,Singer Redeye,Singer 15 HC Simplicity 2/3/4 Pfaff Creative 3-D digitizing,3-D Fabric Decorator Pfaff PCDMac2.2 StitchBunnyPro,FlutterWhumper Embird,Studio,cross stitch, EQ5....and adding all the time! |
User: chris b
Member since: 01-10-2001 Total posts: 109 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-07-2007, 12:55 PM (21 of 94)
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Lennie I can't believe it has only been 1 year. You have more post than me & I have been here since 2001.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: Addicted2Sewing
Date: 08-07-2007, 01:42 PM (22 of 94)
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I have been pouting about this since I read the post this morning. I understand you have other things to take care of Mary. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet all of you and share all of our stories, questions, troubles, praises, and what not. I will miss this forum very much. Even though I don't know you guys personally, I have grown very fond of each and every one of you. Mary, thanks for everything you have done. I can't express in words what this site has done for me. I have found another site, which I highly doubt it will be as good as this one. It's called Sewing Mamas. I also would like to join the new yahoo group. Best of luck to all of you. |
User: Addicted2Sewing
Member since: 02-01-2007 Total posts: 133
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-07-2007, 02:12 PM (23 of 94)
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Ok everyone, this is not the end of the world. There are other sites where you can post. You know about them all, and I will not be gone forever. You will hear from me in the newsletter. No need to pout.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: vickki
Date: 08-07-2007, 02:58 PM (24 of 94)
 Thanks so much for everything...Hope we can somehow keep together.
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User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: Sancin
Date: 08-07-2007, 03:00 PM (25 of 94)
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Mary, I can appreciate your decision, but like others, I will miss you all. Thank you everyone and especially you Mary - what an incredible job you have done. I have to dismantle my computer for awhile - painters coming through the door. I have saved the messages about new discussion lists, but please note Mary said we have a few weeks so PLEASE KEEP POSTING HERE for as long as possible. Some of the threads are invaluable. Must run and save some of the info. Mary, will the past threads be available once you have shut list down? I am not a computer wizard, but it seems to me that once something is 'out there' it never disappears. Computer wizards?  Hugs to all *~*~*~* 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: Sewhappie
Date: 08-07-2007, 03:05 PM (26 of 94)
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My CRAPPY night just became a REAL CRAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!! I never saw this one coming. Mary, you have touched the hearts of so many people here, you helped us to come together and develop some great friendship. We have laughed, cried, fought, sewn, helped one another, all because of your kind soul. Sure there are a few other sewing sites and I sure that many of us will use them just so we can touch base with each other, but it won't be this one, the one we have had the privilege to call home for so many years now. Thank you from my heart for allowing us to know you and your family, best wishes on your new journey. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: temom
Date: 08-07-2007, 03:19 PM (27 of 94)
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Mary, I am so appreciative of your time and energy that has gone into this site. Yes, there are other posting sites, but the ones that I have found could not compare to this one. Also, you have gathered a wonderful, generous group of people here. Mary, I wish you all the best, and I'll try really hard not to pout. HUGS to Mary
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: maps
Date: 08-07-2007, 03:30 PM (28 of 94)
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WOW, this site will be missed by all of us , but Mary deserves to do whatever tickles her fancy... good luck to you Mary. maybe you will be back better than ever? i have a lot of catching up on new babies and all that has gone on in the past year or so, so i have a ton of reading to do, you all are like family to us, and will be missed by all i'm sure. hey Bren I pm'd you, i hope you get it Marge
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From: paroper
Date: 08-07-2007, 04:04 PM (29 of 94)
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I've already sent my regrets to Mary via personal mail but I'm so sad to see us "fall apart". I've made such good friends over the years...I can't imagine that I won't have a handy place to find Cajun recipes or "rib" Dorothy! My, it is a very sad day. I hope that we'll be able to stay together in some fashion because we are a great group together. Mary's site has been my very favorite sewing site on the Web...it is going to be sooooooooo MISSED!!! I'm sorry to see this happen, but I guess as all things in life, things change and we must move on. Wishing all of you only the best and hopefully we'll reassemble in another site real close by!!!! Thanks, Mary for all you hard work and special effort over the years. Mary, as you go about your real estate business, you might consider opening a retirement home for seamstresses...be sure and send out notices so we can pack our machines and fabric!!!!! Just think of of the great Stitch n B***** sessions we could have. Of course, the fabric storage would have to be three times the size of the home!! pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 08-07-2007, 04:11 PM (30 of 94)
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Thank you Mary for all you do. I know sometimes you didn't feel like we appreciated you but that's not the case, without you and your hard work some of us would have been in a bad way during trying times. You have brought sunshine into my life in some of my darkest days because you had a place for me to go and just release all the tensions of a particular problem I was going through at that time. I know you will be there still with the newsletters and you will be able to enjoy life without baud bands being overloaded and such but we will miss this site because of the sisterhood/brotherhood it has been for us. I hope you enjoy your freedom and hope you and your husband a very leisure happy life. (((((((Hugs)))))))) Susie I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: ddreev
Date: 08-07-2007, 05:44 PM (31 of 94)
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Mary, thank you, I have only been here a short while but I have really enjoyed the site. Best wishes on your new undertakings, I'll look forward to your newsletters. Dorothy D. Dorothy D.
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User: ddreev
Member since: 05-29-2007 Total posts: 69 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:20 PM (32 of 94)
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Good luck Mary, and thank you for everything you have done for all of us. This is a total bummer, but we will all have to find a positive out of this.......just not today We really will have to find another way to all stay together. Even though I disappear for awhile, I still feel like you are all family. The kind of family I am very happy to admit to owning.... not like most of my real relatives.
Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:25 PM (33 of 94)
 I'm going to miss this place but all things do change... big sigh.......see you on Yahoo??? Mary you can come too 
Jeanette
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Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:47 PM (34 of 94)
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As I am picking myself up off the floor...I just want to wish you well in your new endeavours, Mary. I will miss this site and all the friendly "characters" that I have met. I'm amazed how easily it was for everyone to become a part of my cyber life. I will miss having my daily SWN fix but I know that we all will continue on some how...and maybe I'll actually get more quilting done...as I won't be spending so much time catching up on the boards!
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 08-07-2007, 07:57 PM (35 of 94)
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Thanks Mary for all your hard work and dedication. You've brought us all together and made one big happy family. I'll miss you all.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: allie-oops
Date: 08-07-2007, 09:45 PM (36 of 94)
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Wow. Well, I've never posted much, but certainly read every day - and have learned so much from all of you - and prayed for you - I'm sad, of course, but totally understand, Mary. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, for providing such a lovely, hospitable home on the 'net, and for doing more than your share for keeping the love of sewing alive. God bless you in all you do, dear Mary. Allie "onward through the fog"
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User: allie-oops
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-07-2007, 10:23 PM (37 of 94)
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Mary, I tend not to post in the touchy-feely areas of the boards, but that doesn't mean I'm not paying attention. It is a very good thing that you have established, this online community of people who care about each other as much as they care about their common craft. It's something special, and it's no wonder there has been such abuzz of energy around here since your announcement. I'm so happy that your change of direction is for good reasons. May you enjoy your new endeavors.
Andrea
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Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: ninifav
Date: 08-08-2007, 12:34 AM (38 of 94)
| Oh, no..I'm homeless...I know that I am supposed to be gracious and say all the wonderful true things that have already been said; but Mary, you helped keep this site so kind and safe and inviting...Truly wish you the best..I feel like I'm losing a friend...Paula |
User: ninifav
Member since: 09-06-2004 Total posts: 204 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 08-08-2007, 01:24 AM (39 of 94)
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Like everyone else I'm in total shock. I keep reading thinking, OK, it's not April Fools, this isn't a joke, and I'm almost in tears. I realize that you need to do what you need to do Mary, and I wish you the absolute best in whatever you choose to do or go. Maybe someday when I get to visit my sister in Mahone Bay we can look you up and have a coffee. You and this site will be missed more than words can say, like the others I have felt so at home here, and have made so many cyber friends. I can't imagine a day without SWN. But life goes on, I'll be watching for the new group starting up. But man, am I ever going to miss you and SWN! Best wishes Mary!!
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Bama
Date: 08-08-2007, 06:36 AM (40 of 94)
Even my 15yo is sad.  When I told her she said, "I'm so sorry Momma." You would have thought I just told her that a friend of mine had died.  She used to post occasionally when she was around 10yo. She was ladybug on here for some of those that might remember.
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User: Bama
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From: AdvaP
Date: 08-08-2007, 07:39 AM (41 of 94)
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Mary, sad to see the site closing, but of course understand your need to move on. Even tho lately i haven't been posting as much as at the beginning, it was my favorite. Thank you for the site, and all the best. I would like to join the new newsletter. Adva Price
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User: AdvaP
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From: delworx
Date: 08-08-2007, 10:14 AM (42 of 94)
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Ya know, I don't post much but I've learnt so much from you guys. I'm soooooooo going to miss this place! But, Mary, all the best to you & Thanx so much for being here through my learning process. Of course, I've still got much much more to learn! Take care. Di |
User: delworx
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From: esrun3
Date: 08-08-2007, 12:27 PM (43 of 94)
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Wow Mary, I'm so sorry to hear the site will be gone but I wish you luck in whatever you do! I know the problems you've had with the site lately and can understand the need to move on. I have always felt like this was my home away from home and all of you are family. I know some new sites are opening up which I'll join but somehow I don't think it will be the same. Thanks for all your hard work, Mary! And good luck in the future! Lyn
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From: Bruna
Date: 08-08-2007, 06:47 PM (44 of 94)
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Mary, I send you my good wishes for your future endeavours. Thank you for all that you've done for us, for keeping this site so safe and pleasant. I'll miss everyone here as I regard you all as friends, you're all so caring, I think this is the nicest site ever. I hope we can all get together somewhere else but wherever that will be please give detailed instructions on getting there as for me, my computer skills leave a lot to be desired! Regards, Bruna. |
User: Bruna
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From: PaulineG
Date: 08-08-2007, 11:01 PM (45 of 94)
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I might have been the first to see but till now had the shortest post. I was absolutely stunned to hear your announcement Mary. I still am but at least with the consolation of knowing that I won't be losing touch with the lovely people here it has softened the blow. You have been a most gracious hostess to us all - we probably aren't always as appreciative as we should have been (or maybe not vocal enough about it) but I for one definitely understand how lucky we all are to have shared in this community. It is made up of many different people but could not have bloomed into the place it is now without your influence, encouragement and plain hard work. I wish you all the best with whatever your future holds - and hope that in some form you keep in touch with us (wherever we end up) when you can bear to hear of us again. Thank you so so much for all you've done for us and for the site - there are other places we can go - but this is a special site indeed. Pauline
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 08-09-2007, 03:12 AM (46 of 94)
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Coming back after a break due to my wedding, I am very shocked to read this Mary. We will miss YOU and SWN so much. However, I understand your need to close the site. Thank you for offering us that wonderful place for so long. I'll miss you. *Hugs*
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-09-2007, 06:45 PM (47 of 94)
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I am still speechless !!! I came home from the eye Dr. on Tuesday needing consolation with my Macular Degeneration Diagnosis.. (not the end of the world , at all but still shocking) and got an even greater shock when I read Mary's message.. I have to admit I sat here and cried so hard I had to log off, because I could not read anything for the tears.. I finally got signed onto the Yahoo new site, but Yahoo drives me crazy...Mary has been so great for all these years and I know she deserves some rest from all this hassle, but...... what are we going to do without our daily fix of conversation with all of our 'best friends' ??? Mary , we love you to pieces and really appreciate all you have done for us.. I think I have been on here 5 years.. I would hate to have to speculate about what I have learned in all that time.. Have to get off, or the tears will come back..
Sew With Love
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From: Brenisback
Date: 08-09-2007, 07:51 PM (48 of 94)
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Hi Mary, Boy did I get a shock!!!! when I read this...but I was in and out for awhile now....Mary I thank you so much... for the enjoyment you gave me and everyone else on this site ,and I wish you all the best...it is like the poem you come into peoples Lives for a reason a season or a lifetime...you worked hard keeping this site going ...enjoy your Hubby and your new adventure...Loads of love Brenda.
Brenda
People come into your life ...for a Reason a Season or a Lifetime. |
User: Brenisback
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From: beachgirl
Date: 08-09-2007, 09:21 PM (49 of 94)
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Libby, I feel the same as you do about Yahoo. Their set up is lousy but I guess we have been spoiled with Mary & how she set hers up so great. I do belong to a couple sites on Yahoo but don't go on too much. I also don't like it that all conversations come over my e-mail site. I know you can have less but don't care for that either. Sorry if I sound like a grump, really I'm not. I just hate to lose track of all the people from Mary's site so I won't. I'll most likely lurk more than anything. I am glad we all want to stay together though. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: sewhappyrtr
Date: 08-09-2007, 09:30 PM (50 of 94)
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I too am so sorry to have you leaving us. How will I sew or get my ? answered in such a timely fashion. I may not have been a very visible person here, I truly knew I could come here and find my answers, or ask my ?. I wish you well, and thanks for all the good posts, answers, ? and everything Karen |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-09-2007, 09:41 PM (51 of 94)
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Karen Make sure you join the new forum http://sewingfriends.activeboard.com/ A lot of us are moving there. Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: kittykat
Date: 08-09-2007, 10:11 PM (52 of 94)
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i was very suprised, just always thought this forum would be here. i haven't been real active this past year, but i come on everyday. have gone over to new form, new name from kittykat to patti60. mary wil also miss you and some of the past friends. but i understand and wish you and your husband the best in your new adventure, and hope you drop in once in while and let us know how your doing. will really miss this site.
pat
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User: kittykat
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From: maggie2
Date: 08-10-2007, 08:01 AM (53 of 94)
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Mary, I'm so sorry to hear that you're leaving. I have been reading all the posts here for quite some time and had just begun to post. This site has been one of my favorite places to come visit, especially recently when I've been going through some rough patches in my life. I will miss this but I want to say Thank You, Mary for all you have done to make this such a friendly forum and I wish you well in all your future pursuits. I hope we can find another place to keep everyone together. maggie |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-10-2007, 08:05 AM (54 of 94)
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As Barb said-- we are all over at the new forum. It's not exactly home but it's getting there. It is not an established forum that we are moving in on and taking over. It's just us so far -- so come on over! http://sewingfriends.activeboard.com/ Dorothy |
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From: SandyGirl
Date: 08-10-2007, 06:20 PM (55 of 94)
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Mary, JOB WELL DONE!! Thank you for this wonderful forum and best of luck in your future successes!! You will be missed! sandy |
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From: Skye
Date: 08-10-2007, 07:57 PM (56 of 94)
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I am sad that this forum is going but I do understand that it takes time to maintian a wonderful site like this. A BIG, BIG thank you Mary - I have really enjoyed this board Skye in New Zealand |
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From: trini
Date: 08-10-2007, 10:07 PM (57 of 94)
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It was with sadness that I read of the closing of this site. Mary, thank you so much for everything. I rarely posted but certainly visited almost every day. All the best in your new endeavours; and I look forward to your newsletter.
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From: FranW
Date: 08-10-2007, 11:00 PM (58 of 94)
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Mary, Good Luck and Thank You! Take care and have fun. Fran |
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From: grandma C
Date: 08-11-2007, 11:44 AM (59 of 94)
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Mary< I have recieved sew much help here. Thank you!!!!!
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From: jenny-o
Date: 08-11-2007, 07:16 PM (60 of 94)
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I've been in shock. My heart sank the day I read the news. Thank you Mary for the wonderful site and all your work to keep it so. I know it is not the end of the world but it is still pretty sad for me. Quite honestly, I just don't have any sewing friends here 'in the flesh'. I'm sure the new sites will be great, and I'm so glad people are so much more computer literate than I am to set it up. Hope to see all of you there. Thanks again Mary. Jen |
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From: MartySews2
Date: 08-12-2007, 01:07 AM (61 of 94)
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As I have told Mary in an email, life is too short and time is precious. Therefore it should be spent on things that give us pleasure. We appreciate ALL that Mary has done and I will not forget the friends I have made over the years. We all have a common goal - keeping sewing alive for future generations. Marty
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-12-2007, 08:35 AM (62 of 94)
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Mary, We will be seeing you around the new place won't we? Dorothy |
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From: paroper
Date: 08-12-2007, 08:42 AM (63 of 94)
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Com'on, Mary, it's time to let the kids do the driving...I hope you'll join us!!!! What would the family be like without "Mom"? We know that you'll probably be busy getting the site shut down and relaxing, maybe even a vacation but we hope that you'll be with us directly!!!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 08-12-2007, 01:46 PM (64 of 94)
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love Ya Mary!!!!!!!
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-12-2007, 03:03 PM (65 of 94)
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Love ya Mary. Tonight is the night, huh? You did a good job here and deserve a rest. We're waiting for you at the new boards. Dorothy |
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From: Brenisback
Date: 08-12-2007, 04:20 PM (66 of 94)
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Okay now I am crying ...who new!! Mary it sound's like we all just took you into our family...I'm happy for you ...but choking up now ...Love you Mary...Thanks for letting Maps and I do the Birthday's for awhile ...It was fun...Take care of yourself ...you know where were at Mary.
Brenda
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From: lendube
Date: 08-12-2007, 05:01 PM (67 of 94)
I saw the post on the other board but I understood it to mean that just the challenges were over. Maybe I misunderstood.  Thank you, thank you, Mary. You made a BIG difference in my life by doing this. Your hard work paid off in many, many ways that you'll never even know about I'm guessing. Lennie
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From: Bama
Date: 08-12-2007, 05:08 PM (68 of 94)
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Did I miss something? Is SWN closing down tonight?
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From: vickki
Date: 08-12-2007, 09:07 PM (69 of 94)
| This is a very emotional time..Vickki |
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From: CarolWI
Date: 08-12-2007, 09:49 PM (70 of 94)
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I guess I too wasn't totally paying attention it was ending so soon. adefinate thank you to Mary and well wishes and many blessings as she persues other loves in her life. I have enjoyed coming here and having that break. Carol |
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From: Bama
Date: 08-12-2007, 09:56 PM (71 of 94)
| I got word from Mary that it might be next Saturday or Sunday. She doesn't know for sure yet. |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-12-2007, 11:06 PM (72 of 94)
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The post about closing tonight was the Quickie Challenge. Tonight is the last night to post an entry. On the 7th Mary said about 2 weeks. We should have a little more time I hope.
Barb
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From: pretnichols
Date: 08-12-2007, 11:25 PM (73 of 94)
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Wow, I am saddend to see the site go, but fully understand. Mary, you have had a wonderful site and you should be proud of what you have done for the past 7 yearsa. I will miss my friends here! I haven't been as active in the past 4 months due to other issues, but just when I thought I would have more time..... Good luck Mary! Peggy
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From: temom
Date: 08-12-2007, 11:41 PM (74 of 94)
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Pretnichols, Many of us are moving over here: http://sewingfriends.activeboard.com/ It is a brand new forum started when Mary told us she was shutting down her site. Please come and join us when you can. Theresa
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 08-12-2007, 11:41 PM (75 of 94)
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I guess I misread the post about the Quickie Challenge. I thought the board was closing tonight. I jumped the gun sorry about that but we still LOVE YA MARY
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-13-2007, 06:55 AM (76 of 94)
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Me too, Susie. I thought I was the one spreading false rumors. I'm glad you are guilty too. Dorothy |
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From: Brenisback
Date: 08-13-2007, 10:07 AM (77 of 94)
I joined the band wagon to ...so I 'm Quilty to. 
Brenda
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From: Tom Land
Date: 08-13-2007, 04:14 PM (78 of 94)
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Mary thanks for bringing us such a good website for so long. We've all benifited and eventhough we will have to go elsewhere you brought us all together. Good luck in your new endevers. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 08-15-2007, 12:01 AM (79 of 94)
Dorothy and Bren. I'm glad to see I'm not the only trouble maker around here and you admitted it too.  Tom I feel the same way. It has brought us all together and made us all friends..........and so many nice people coming together in one place. Mary I hope you come join us in our new place. Now you can be one of us that has the fun and let someone else sit in your chair. 
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: fabric_addict
Date: 08-15-2007, 12:41 AM (80 of 94)
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I have been very appreciative of this site. Of all the ones that I'd seen on the internet this one is the most attractive, most functional and has the most helpful people. I'm sad to see this site leaving and almost wish that someone else could host it for a while. However, I understand the need to focus on other areas in life. Thank you for creating such a wonderful site. I wish you well in your endeavors. |
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From: PaulineG
Date: 08-15-2007, 04:03 AM (81 of 94)
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It's not quite the same but the fantastic bunch here have migrated to a new site at http://www.sew-whats-up.com/ Pauline
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From: EmaCon
Date: 08-15-2007, 08:05 AM (82 of 94)
| Before sew-whats-new goes off the air, I'd like to add my thanks to you Mary for bringing smiles and so much useful information to our inboxes, and for maintaining this site for so long. We're looking forward to your posts on the new site, whether it's an update on your newest adventures or some great sewing tip. Good luck and keep on sewing. |
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From: weezyrider
Date: 08-17-2007, 10:14 AM (83 of 94)
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Good luck to you! This has been a very nice site - The posting is sooo much different than some other groups. This has been more like family where you are all agreed on disagreeing. Which means it's OK to disagree or have a different slant on things without being censured for it! Thanks again Weezy |
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From: paroper
Date: 08-17-2007, 10:55 AM (84 of 94)
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I've enjoyed the site because the emphasis has always been on the type of sewing I do. There are so many quilting sites and embroidery sties, but few with so may seamstresses which do my type of sewing. It has been so much fun!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: Magot
Date: 08-18-2007, 06:42 AM (85 of 94)
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Blimey. I go on holiday and look what happens! Thanks Mary, you have been an inspiration in many ways, keeping this lot under control must have been like herding cats. SWN has been responsible for my returning to garment sewing after many years, for developing and challenging my imagination, for learning new and innovative techniques. It has been a place to yell frustrations, crow triumphs and hold each other during times of great pain. It takes a great woman to hold all that together. Thank you for many years of companionship and I hope you have a great time in your new line of activity. I still want to see links to photos of your garment sewing and expect those in the newsletter. You are a star. xxx love and kisses, Jan
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-18-2007, 07:23 AM (86 of 94)
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Hey Jan, I hoped you would make it back before the close down. I will be on the other site occasionally, just to keep an eye on everyone. Thank you everyone for your very kind words, I don't know what to say. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: Magot
Date: 08-18-2007, 10:19 AM (87 of 94)
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We'll be watching out for you
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
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From: icetbear
Date: 08-18-2007, 04:06 PM (88 of 94)
Thank you Mary for this wonderful site. I have laughed, cried and been greatly inspired to further my sewing skills after 40 years. All the very best to you with your new adventures. Take very good care, enjoy!NanaBear/Ann |
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From: CarolWI
Date: 08-19-2007, 10:03 AM (89 of 94)
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To those of you who went over to Sewing Friends, did it take awhile to get access ? I signed up days ago and just tried logging in and it said it was still pending. Any info on this? I can't find a way to email them to ask. Thanks, Carol 
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From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 08-19-2007, 10:35 AM (90 of 94)
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Hi Carol! We've actually all moved to a new site, www.sew-whats-up.com. You can register using your information from SWN here: http://talk.sew-whats-up.com/register.php Hope to see you there! My e-mail is in my profile there if you have any trouble. ~Kaitlin http://www.sew-whats-up.com - the new home for Sew What's New
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-19-2007, 07:00 PM (91 of 94)
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Glad to see Jan made it back before the shutdown... Mary , I still cannot read this thread without my eyes filling with tears.. You have made such an improvement in my retirement years with this wonderful site and all the friends we made here from all over the world.. Don't let Dave forget us either.. We need to see his new creations once in a while, also.. Please keep in touch.. WE LOVE YOU ! !
Sew With Love
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 08-20-2007, 12:29 AM (92 of 94)
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Ditto Mary we all love you
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: smessier
Date: 08-21-2007, 10:39 AM (93 of 94)
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I don't post all that much, but I always knew to come here when I needed expert help. I'm going to miss you, Mary. Thanks for all the years you put in here. Best wishes to you in all you choose to do. Sandy |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-21-2007, 10:44 AM (94 of 94)
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Sandy Have you signed up at SWU? We are all together over there. www.sew-whats-up.com.
Barb
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