hightechgrammy — Cute Embroidery

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I posted this in response to V for Veronika, but it probably makes more sense to post it here, in personal, so here it is. I am wondering why we have had so many quibbles and I'm always trying to analyze things. I think everyone - and I truly mean

20 02 Jul 2012

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One fire is getting better! The fire near Ft. Collins, that is just to the east of us over the mountains, is considered 65% contained! That means they have surrounded it to control it, kind of like circling it up to 65%. It is great progress!

11 02 Jul 2012

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Happy Canada Day to all our dear friends just North of the US! Canada has always been a great friend of America!

4 02 Jul 2012

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I don't have a serger. Do I need one? What do they do that my overcast stitch can't do? How does a serger work? I don't even know one personally. Maybe I should have one - LOL Thanks for your input - Jan

32 30 Jun 2012

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Look at the difference. This is what Grand Lake usually looks like, and then there is a photo of what it looked like today. Please pray for all these families who have lost their homes, or have had to leave their homes, and for the safety of all the fir

11 30 Jun 2012

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We live in the high mountains in Colorado, and basically have fire in all directions. But, for now, we are safe, and there are no fires close by. There is lots of smoke in the air. All Fourth of July fireworks have been cancelled - whew! IT is really d

19 28 Jun 2012

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Ben is at Adam's Camp! We didn't think he would do it, but he was excited yesterday and never asked to stay at home. After we left I heard him cry, but I think the team will be able to divert him. He took his Kermit and two iPods, a tape player and a

19 26 Jun 2012

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Is sewbadly actually sick and in the hospital? I hope not, but I keep getting a PM about her being ill. I thought she was better ..... Confused, Jan

2 26 Jun 2012

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Some Good News! Video of Uganda orphans with their new quilts! You may have to search for Thank You Quilters, since the link rarely works. Or cut and paste this address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUZOpWkz1GE to see this incredible video. Wait till

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[1] Thank You Quilters

www.youtube.com

33 22 Jun 2012

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I have always wondered about tatting. I use the word in crossword puzzles. Maybe I should learn to tat! I'd love for someone, who really knows the ins and outs of tatting to recommend a good Youtube video of how to get started. What do I need to buy

14 21 Jun 2012

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The Dad Life - I wish I had seen this early enough to send it to my husband. It's a hoot! You'll have to copy and paste to see this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog Enjoy! Hugs, Jan

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[1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dokusqijlog

www.youtube.com

4 18 Jun 2012

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Back from Uganda - Andrea called to say Pavel has returned home safely to Colorado after delivering our precious quilts to the children in Uganda! Yeah! She said Pavel's mother is really relieved - her 21 year old son went half way around the world, b

17 17 Jun 2012

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Uganda Quilts - Just 3 photos! Someone put together a little video about Pavel in Uganda and I grabbed these three photos from it! He should be returning any day now and we should be getting real photos soon! If you would like to see the video you can

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[1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbab9m-wz-k&feature=youtu.be

www.youtube.com

27 14 Jun 2012

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Teachers like to share information, which makes sense :-) I was wondering how many other teachers are also Cuties, and what you teach or have taught! I know we have both teachers and principals on here..... I'm Jan, and I taught First -Fourth g

26 12 Jun 2012

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I just love those Vera Bradley bags, but I want to make my own. What do you think I could use to make my own bags stiff enough? What kind of batting or stabilizer or inner lining could I use with a raggy bag? Plastic mesh? I want it to stand on its own

8 10 Jun 2012