some English Cuties welcoming another South African visitor into THEIR group and meeting up with each other as well.
I don't know how many of these posts I have read here at Cute since I first joined, but it occurred to me that I know of only one other (online) group where the members are close enough (in familiarity) to do this, but nowhere near as prolifically as we Cuties do it.
It warms the heart to be part of such a phenomenal family, such a truly amazing group of women (sorry, but we hardly ever hear from our menfolk).
Someone said the other day that digitisers here didn't HAVE to share their designs, they only do it because they WANT to.
Well I think she missed the whole point as to why we do it...
it is because of the feelings, the genuine affection and caring, that being a member here, seems to generate as soon as you sign in.
To me it is almost a tangible thing, I can feel the love and warmth from other Cuties, I can feel the caring and the camaraderie, the willingness to share knowledge and experience, as well as life's every day little happenings, to support those in need and to openly show affection for one another.
This doesn't happen on any other group that I know of.
And sure, like any family, there will occasionally be disagreements, differences of opinions and even an argument or three, but for the most part we all get along pretty darn well and when a stranger enters our midst and deliberately tries to stir trouble we become united, as a family, and fight for the peace and harmony of the group, as a whole.
I am proud to be a member of this wonderful family
I am proud to be a Cutie and just felt like saying so.
Hugs and roses, Meganne
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18960Oh yes, this the family we choose ourselves! and it's a cute loving and caring family!!
743310Me too, LOVE the group. Looking several times a day on what is going on. Thanks to all of you for making our days so nice
113921I love this group! I am a very quiet in the back member but can't help having a chuckle as I sit here reading about welcoming a fellow South African and wondering where she is in my neck of the woods!The world has become so "in touching distance" and so many friends live here just a keyboard away with help and such wonderful generosity that I feel humbled, and awed at the remarkable talent of those that make up this wonderful family. I hope that I'll have an opportunity someday to pay it forward.Love and blessings
Christine
6734Meganne I aggree with everything you have said. You sure have a way with words. I AM ALSO PROUD TO BE A CUTIE and also a 'CAPE TOWN CUTIE' It sure feels great. Hugs and love Yvonne
THIS IS WHY I LOVE TO USE THIS PICTURE TO WELCOME ALL THE NEW "CUTIES"
132773I'm getting misty eyes reading your words. It sure feels like a family here for me too.
463420Hi, Meganne - you've been smelling those roses!!!
You're right about the closeness of this community. I feel it, too. I might be the Cutie nearest to the South Pole here but the friendship, kindness, thoughtfulness and acceptance reaches right down to me as warmly as it does anywhere else in the world.
My first fore into the machine embroidery arena was on this site and I've never left. Now it is my daily mecca and I've come to know many members, and, like a family, the characters and personalities differ to such an extent that my interest never wavers. The Hand of Friendship, offered freely, rightly or wrongly, accepted or not, is paramount here and I feel one of the crowd. I don't resent the time spent here, nor do I resent the time I can't spend elsewhere. This site is the hub of my machine embroidery addiction.
I'd love to meet up with other Cute Members but since that seems unlikely this is a very close second-best. I constantly thank Miss Veronika for her vision in beginning such a site and leading us all on a journey of generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness and acceptance.
AlmaG.
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19452Yes this is just the BEST group!!
Sorry I missed your birthday..A very Happy Birthday belated!
Hugs, Nadyne
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24424You are so right about the love and warmth of the cuties. It is a wonderful group to be part of . Hugs, Mary
33871Yes, well said. Thank you for your words. We all seem to get addicted first to mach. emb. and then to this site when we find it!
38558You are oh so right. Cute family, although we are not blood related, we are family. So nobody better mess with family. LOL I love the friends I have meet here and can't wait to hear of the new tricks or techniques to do our addictive craft. And so thankful for all the free designs we are given. Thanks friends. Sara
10191I agree whole heartedly.. You really have a way with words...
Hugs Raelene
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by meganne
16 Aug 2011
They come from the heart Dear Raelene, I was just overwhelmed with love for my Cute family.
as you know, if it wasn't for the love and support of my Cute family, I may not have still been here.
Hugs n love, Meg
76409Yes Meg well said and thanks for saying so!!! I ahve met 4 other wonderful ladies from this group who I enjoy spending time with. Just wish I could meet everyone in person, hugs Lisa
12843I agree, great group. We may not know each other in person but if i came across a Cutie i would not feel like they were a stranger. Everyone here feels like an old friend. Maybe it is because we all have so much in common yet we are all so different.
Bev
67271Totally agree. Could have not said it any better.
109774Well said Meganne, a wonderful group of people on here and everyone cares about the other help is alway at hand...thanks Hugs Sally
24342You speak right out of my heart Meganne!
Must I say that the only thing I missed in my beautiful holidays in the Tuscany without TV, radio or internet was the CUTE-family? Yes we are so addicted and we love it :o)
Greetings, Bettina
33986DITTO! Love Chris
P.S. Couldn't have said it better.
By the way Meg are you coming to the Newcastle Craft show from this Thursday on?
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by meganne
16 Aug 2011
Didn't know there was a craft show this weekend Chris. Could you email me the details pretty please and which day you are going, I have some Birthday money from a very special friend and I would like to buy myself something really special with it.
Hugs n love, Meg
234501yes i totally agree and the first thing i do each morning even before showering and d/h is still in bed i am on the computer to see what new projects have been posted and what the community is doing i am totally addicted to cute and loveeeeeeee it thank you to all the cuties everywhere...soozie
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62461Well put Meganne. When the UK Cuties met, Sue had about 220 mile round trip, mine was 260 miles round trip (from the opposite direction) and Eggieannie a modest 50? None of us had met before but we look forward to meeting again and hope others will be able to join in.
It was brillliant to meet others with the embroidery bug. I am only sorry there was little time to talk to Marthie but I will talk to her on the phone before she returns to SA. I hope those who meet in California enjoy themselves as much as we did
115771I agree with you all. I love coming here when I get home from work. Best place to come to
Wendy
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2553358029Well cosen words my dear - I love the CUTE family.
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by daisy530
15 Aug 2011
Shirlene--you are only an hours flight away from Sacramento--think about it!
211079Well said, Meganne! I agree totally!
Thanks to you , that is a special friend for all knot. I like you too much!
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20463Well said, that woman.
I am a member of a music forum which comes close and have met others from USA and Europe when they were on their travels. It is a very sharing community, but there are members of that forum who are just the opposite! We don't seem to have much of that here.
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140717I totally agree with you, no more need be said because you have said it all so well Bless you heart and hugs to all Cuties
16251My thoughts and feeling as well Meganne. This group is truly like family. Hugs to everyone! Reva
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I only joined this group about a month ago, and the warm welcome I received was awesome. I am blown away by the lovelyness of Cuties and flawed by the designs available for FREE. Im so H A P P Y with this group.
Loads of Hugs.
Justine xx
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by meganne
16 Aug 2011
Welcome Justine. Stay a while and enjoy all that this beautiful family shares.
Hugs n roses, Meganne
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