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system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Susan Verstraete about "Ribbon Embroidery Pin".

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assistant: Hi
I came home tonight to find a very special package in the mail.  I know
I had given up on receiving it and I imagine you had too.
It had the most beautiful heart shaped pin with three lovely roses and
pearls.  Is this what you're making for all the ladies in your church
group?  No wonder it will take forever to do 50!  Thanks so much for
sharing your new talent.  I will treasure this.
The earrings I made went to work for some of the ladies to choose for
Secretary's Day.  There will still be about 25 pairs coming your way
after they choose.
The Headquarters BB is closing by the end of April.  In the future, you
can write to me on Crafting or at
Sara.Goldstein@chatterbox.megasystems.com
Thanks again for the beautiful gift.
Sara
system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Pat Knox about "Moderator".

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assistant: HI
Sorry to see Nancy step down but glad to see that you and she share the
same ideas about including small talk with the crafting idea exchange.
Crafting friends or buddies are as important to have as information.
I've gotten so many ideas from friends and met so many caring people
here.
Good luck in your new roll.
Sara
system: You are Teresa Johnson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Penny Powers about "Cross stitch echo".

They wrote:
-> Keep trying and find a syops that can get it on a fido hub in your
-> area.... I know I had to ask my sysops to contact his hub and see if
-> he would be willing to pull for it.... Took awhile but they got it
-> I put your your box in the mail yesterday..... let me know when it
-> arrives... Have a good week at work.  THis is my last week here and

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assistant: I'll keep trying.....the story of my life!
Oh my...should I be afraid?  If you sent it on 4-18, I should have it
by the end of the week.  Can't wait to see what you put it in....I love
goody boxes!  Work is work.....unfortunately, it hasn't been a very
good start to the week....gotta go cook some supper, talk to ya soon,
Teresa
system: You are Wanda Guin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Roseanne Coulter about "Re: cards and stationary".

They wrote:
-=>I distinctly overheard Roseanne Coulter say to Gail Church<=-
RC> I love the roses. ;)  I saw a method of making the note paper look
RC> like marble by dropping a few drops of colour onto some water and then
RC> dipping the paper in allowing the colour to run onto the paper as it
RC> will.  Then you pull the paper out and let it dry...leaving a marble
RC> pattern on it.  I'd like to try that and do some stamping as well.

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assistant: Hi Roseanne,
I would like to try this too.  Don't you have to put oil in the water?
Seems like I heard that on a crafting show.  I'd like to put different
objects in, like an eggshell, vase, etc.  Let me know if you find out
how to do this, please.
thanks,
Wanda
... You're only young once. After that you need another excuse.
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system: You are Nancy Bird, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Susan Barrington about "Re: Moderatorship".

They wrote:
sb>         Just wanted to drop you a note to say you've been a great
sb>         moderator!!  I'm glad to hear you aren't leaving permanently.
sb>         I hope this is all a bad memory by the time you read this!!

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assistant: (Shhh) Susan Barrington was yacking away to Nancy Bird over the back fence,
and
this is what I heard!
Thanks! I'll still be here. <G>
Well, except for me still being sick, it's a memory for everyone else. I
don't know if it's the medication I'm on, but my skin is *very* salty, and
when I cough up "unmentionables" it's a very salty taste. Very weird feeling.
I feel like I should be put out for a salt lick. <G>
As for crafting, I haven't fooled with my sewing machine for something like a
little over a month. Really need to get back to it...
Nancy
 * TagGen:  Stress Relief Tip # 4: When someone says, "Have a nice day," tell
them you have other plans.
nab01@gnofn.org
nancy.bird@internetMCI.com
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/3720/nancy.html
system: You are Nancy Bird, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Maureen Hoffman about "Moderatorship".

They wrote:
mh>  Just wanted to thank you for the great job you have done here on the
mh> Crafting echo as moderator.
mh>  Sorry to hear about all the health problems in your family. I will keep
mh> youin prayer, hope you are better soon.

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assistant: (Shhh) Maureen Hoffman was yacking away to Nancy Bird over the back fence,
nd
this is what I heard!
Thanks! It's been fun!
Thanks! It's more of an inconvenience, or an annoyance. I get bronchitis
about 3 or 4 times a year, but went to the doctor mainly because my
deductible was fulfilled. <G> I'm really tired of getting the bronchitis
though...  8-)
Now if I can only get up the motiviation to get into my sewing room... <G>
Nancy
 * TagGen:  Stress Relief Tip # 29: Stare at people through the tines of a
fork and pretend they're in prison.
nab01@gnofn.org
nancy.bird@internetMCI.com
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/3720/nancy.html
system: You are Roseanne Brown, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Roseanne Coulter about "pillow cover".

They wrote:
RC>Hi Jessica,
RC>I received the pillow cover that you sent, thank you.  It is very a
>pretty light blue fabric with 3 birdhouses stenciled on (ironed on?)
>and trimmed up with tulip paints. Very nice work.
>Thanks again.
RC>TTYL...Roseanne.

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assistant: Last I heard (weekend before last) she had a hard drive crash but if
she calls me back, like she was supposed to do last Friday, I'll give
her the message. I have a few others for her too but I do not have the
tddy number nor her home phone to even speak to her daughter...
(Pat, still waiting to hear from her... 8-> )
   Roseanne B.
___
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system: You are Dottie Theriault, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jackie Lane about "CROCHETING".

They wrote:
JL> i HAVE SOME CROCHETING PATTERNS PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE
JL> INTERESTED.

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assistant: DOTTIE THERIAULT was lurking around Jackie Lane's messages and this is what
  she read.....
Yes, please, I would be very interested.  Anything at all would be great.
Please let me know your price/cost and I'll get back to you.
Thanks.
DOTTIE THERIAULT
... Young at heart...Slightly older in other places. Hee!Hee!
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system: You are Dottie Theriault, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Debbie Cottrell about "IS ANYONE OUT THERE?".

They wrote:
DC> Hello Anyone!
DC> I'm just checking to see if my messages are going any were. Could
DC> someone just send me a response please. I've left crafting questions &
DC> i think they have gotten lost.  :(    Thanks so much.

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assistant: DOTTIE THERIAULT couldn't help but add her 2 cents to Debbie's message.....
Got you here Debbie......
I think that I have been having the same problems.  Darn that bad dog. Don't
you just hate it when he buries the "mail"? 8-}
DOTTIE THERIAULT
... The only place I want data loss is on my credit card!
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system: You are Dottie Theriault, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Nancy Bird about "UPDATE - MY CRAZY LIFE...".

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assistant: DOTTIE THERIAULT was lurking around CRAFTING messages and added this note to
Nancy Bird.....
Hi Nancy,  Just thought I would drop you a note to let you know that I won't
be able to participate in any exchanges here for a while..... My brother in
law (in FL) had a massive stroke the end of March.  We had to fly down there
and take care of getting him settled in a Rehab. etc.  We are going to have
to go back down (driving this time) in a few weeks as soon as he is ready to
go to an assisted care home.  Then after the first of the year my hubby and I
will plan to relocate there and take care of him at home.  Needless to say,
with all this going on, we are swamped and I can hardly think of anything
else except all that needs to get done in the next few months.
My daughter is due to have her baby in June out in Council Bluffs, IA and I
was planning to fly out to be with her, but don't know how I'm going to do
that with everything else and the accompaning expenses.  I did finish her
Christening Outfit and I am so proud of the outcome.  I have never attempted
anything quite like this before so I hope she likes it as much as I do.  I
still have to finish the curtians and crib quilt for the baby's room and get
that ready to send to her.
I hope to be able to participate later on this summer as time allows, but
will still continue to read and keep in touch.  Thanks -- love this echo.
DOTTIE THERIAULT
... Peace, Love, Joy and Happiness to Nancy.
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system: You are Dottie Theriault, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Debby Taylor about "GRANNY SQUARES".

They wrote:
DT> I have a book titled with something like "A year of Afgans" and a bunch
DT> a red and white granny squares.  This is one of those projects that
DT> unless somone wants it is destined to sit in my craft room for the next
DT> 24 years just like my latch hook rug.  Does anybody want to rescue it.

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assistant: DOTTIE THERIAULT couldn't help but add her 2 cents to Debby's message.....
Sure Debby, I would love to put this to good use.  If no one else has spoken
up please let me know and what you need in the way of $$ for shipping/etc.
You can contact me here on this echo.
My address: 16 Country Meadow Road
            Haverhill, MA  01832-1270
Thanks.
see ya
 Dottie Theriault
... Cherished memories of family are held in the heart forever.
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system: You are Dottie Theriault, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wendy Apgar about "SOMETIMES......".

They wrote:
WA> Sometimes life is harder than at others.
WA> I think we all have experienced this, especially
WA> dealing with the issues that many of us deal with.

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assistant: On 19 Apr 97 06:06pm, WENDY APGAR said the following:
My heart goes out to you Wendy.  I want you to know how much I respect you
for your courage to search out the answers to your troubles.  Please know
that you will be in my thoughts and prayers that you have the strength to go
through this hard time and come out of it a strong and secure person.
God bless!
Hugs.......
see ya
 Dottie Theriault
... Lemons, lemons, lemons.....let's make lemonade!
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system: You are Maureen Hoffman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Shauna Charron about "MQBE".

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assistant: Hi Shauna,
 Hope you aren't sorry you answered my message 8-) but I have another
question! I have located a message to you from Ruth Hahn dated 1/12. The
picture is small so I tried to draw out to scale. On 7" mini for Brenda, are
1 and 2 same size, 1 a rainbow color and 2 a black?
 I cannot believe it, I went to get the instructions I had and located your
envelope again. It still didn't get mailed! I will log off right now and go
to the P.O.!!!!! Sure is hard getting old and forgetful!!!!!
 Have a great day,
 Maureen - Psalm 34:3
system: You are Maureen Hoffman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Shauna Charron about "MQBE".

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assistant: Hi Shauna,
 Please disregard the last message. I DID go to the post office and mail your
block TODAY! I also mailed one to Julia and when I got home I made the Amish
look block for Brenda. One to go! Can you or Pat give me more specifics on
her block for Nov. Red center, what size logs and what size finished block??
 Guess I'd better get breakfast dishes done as it is time to start dinner!!
 Thanks again, Maureen - Psalm 34:3
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wendy Buchanan about "Re: sewing".

They wrote:
WB> So far this week I've put the hem back in two pairs of Tom's pants,
WB> sewn the cuff back on one of his white shirts, sewn on 3 buttons
WB> have left which wasn't beyond repair.  Now maybe I can start on my
WB> new nightgowns.  I have a pattern and one old worn-out nightie to
WB> What will you be working on now that your tree skirt is done?

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assistant: Hi Wendy:
I am having to do the same thing to my DH's clothes.  I made his uniforms for
work because he is such a big guy, and the uniforms that they rent him at
work are not as comfortable as what I have sewn him.  In the last 2 weeks, I
have replaced a button on jeans, reattached a belt loop, and finished up a
pair of jeans I started 2 months ago.  (He got a little bigger since I cut
them out, so I am glad they were out of STRETCH denim.)  I made my seams as
small as I could, hope they hold.  I used my triple stitch on the back seam.
And I didn't break any needles!
Boy, great minds must run in the same direction.  I have made myself a
nightgown and p.j.s in the last few months, and have fabric for a robe.
After I finished this, I made a log cabin flag.  One corner was a blue field
with 4 pinwheels in it, and the stripes were diagonal in red and white.  Came
out to 19 x 29 and really cute for being made totally out of scraps.  I
really like it.  Just fits the front door.
I made a hot air balloon quilt block last night.  It isn't perfect, but I
wanted to try the pattern and see how it looked.  I like it, but will make a
few changes to it.
Keep on sewing.
Teresa
... Coming Soon: Mouse Support for Edlin!
system: You are Ruth Haffly, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sandy Foultz about "Central NY?".

They wrote:
SF>  I have lived in Fulton (Oswego County) for 8 years and believe it or
SF> not lived in the Rochester area for 22 years.  The last place I lived
SF> there was the town of Ogden (western ).  Do you live right in
SF> Rochester??  I took a quilting class while living in Rochester and

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assistant: Hi Sandy,
Greetings from an ex New Yorker.  Altho it's Steve's home of record for
military purposes, I don't consider it as my home any more.  I grew up
in the Catskills and went to college at Houghton.  Steve grew up between
Albion & Brockport and moved to North Carolina the year before we got
married (in 1975).  Most of our family still live in the state but we
are, thanks to the Army, living in southeastern Arizona.
I've done some quilting but my first crafting love is overall sewing.
Mostly, I make clothes but have done quite a few other projects.  Right
now, my big project is the dresses for my older daughter's wedding.  I
have 2 almost done, 2 more cut out & will probably sew up this week, and
her dress.  I may get her dress cut out ths week also.  The wedding is
at the end of June so I do have time yet.  Hopefully, after things
settle down from that, I'll get to work on the Double Wedding Ring quilt
I've been planning for several years.
I also cross stitch a lot, do other needlework, some German folk
painting and embellish tee shirts & sweat shirts in a variety of
mediums. The only problem I have is finding enough hours in the day to
do things; I'm also active in our church and have to keep the house in a
bit of order. (G)  Have fun getting to know folks on the echo; I've been
here since early 94 and gotten lots of great ideas.
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
hafflys@primenet.com    FIDO 1:309/63.2
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system: You are Lee Ann Hamm, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ruby Cassem about "I'm new......".

They wrote:
RC>     Hi! I'm Ruby Cassem   I'm into crafts, and I want to chat with people
>interested in the following crafts, curio shelfs,crocheting, floral
>and cake decorating.

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assistant: baskets,
Hi Ruby and welcome.  Hope you have fun in this conference.  I crochet,
mostly with size 10 beadspread thread.  What types of things do you
like to crochet?
Lee Ann:-) lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org * www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/1250
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/LHamm
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 * 1st 2.00 ~ "Never inhaled!"-- cannabis interruptus
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Teresa Herman about "My crafts".

They wrote:
TH> If there is anything in particular that you would
TH> like, I would be willing to stop by the fabric store for you and
TH> send it your way.  Do you quilt? Teresa

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assistant: Teresa Herman wrote in a message to Debbie Cottrell:
Thats very nice of you. Thank you. Right now I'm planning a Guide/Spark
Ceremony & I'll be quite busy with that. But I keep you in mind. I would like
to quilt, but never really had the opportunity. I've made little baby ones,
but nothing to rave about. I crochet baby blankets too. Take care & thank you
again.
Forever Crafting,
Deb
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ruby Cassem about "Is anyone out there?".

They wrote:
RC>     BTW.....Where is the Furthest North BBS?

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assistant: Ruby Cassem wrote in a message to Debbie Cottrell:
We are on the Northern tip of Baffin Island, Canada. We are what most people
would say as at the top of the world. The true North. The Arctic is were
Polar Bears live & a shopping mall is a "What?". We think the mail is real
treat. Our mail comes in on a plane twice a week. I joined the Secret Pal
Exchange because I live for mail. Well all for now.
Forever Crafting,
Deb
system: You are Penny Powers, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sharon Rhoads about "Re: favorite?????".

They wrote:
--=> Sharon spotted Penny, then sent a coded signal about Re: favorite?????
SR> My intention was to make one of a kind garments and sell them for
SR> $200-600 dollars each.  I can design clothing quite well and love
SR> doing it.  I kept having trouble getting time to concentrate to work
SR> on the actual production.  There was no where to go where I would be
SR> able work.  So, I started making blankets.  The first one I made sold
SR> for $50, I gave the next few as gifts.  Then I got too weak and sick
SR> to work on it.  During 'good' times I do a little, but it is too hard
SR> to pick up something you started months ago.
SR> Each person needs his learning environment 'customized' for them to
SR> succeed.  I am glad they are thinking about that and not just
SR> following some 'standard' plan.  It is good that the move won't cause
SR> too much trouble for him.  Hug him when you see him next. :)
SR> I do cross stitch, both stamped and counted, embroidery, latch hook,
SR> spinning and small weaving projects, simple leather crafts, sewing,
SR> beadwork and other jewelry arts, etc. etc. ... I have tried most of
SR> the crafts, but there are a few I haven't. :)

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assistant: <=--
    Hi Sharon
    Sounds wonderful.... I love designing things to but don't have the
    room or the time it seems to really put my ideas down on paper... I
    have on some.
    Well I hope for your sake you have more good times then bad.  I know
    lately I have had more bad days of not wanting to do anything but
    sleep.... and not even able to do that....
    It is very fun to hug him.... he is not like most autistic children
    who don't like to be touched.... He deffinantly enjoys the touching
    and rastling around..... We are going to keep with his education
    plan now and in the fall we will revaluate what the school wants to
    do then for classes.... They are thinking of an art class of a PE
    class. I think he would enjoy the art class much more.
    Well I have tried many crafts and I reall like the Rubber stamping
    look.... but I haven't done much with it... I have a few stamps and
    there they lay..... I have never done jewelry types crafts because I
    can not wear it... I have allergies to metal.
    Well I gotta go I need to get my oven cleaned before work.... Take
    care!  Hope you are feeling better this week!
Penny Powers
Cat lover & child cuddler
system: You are Sandy Foultz, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Delia Stark about "Central NY?".

They wrote:
>   I'm just wondering what part of central NY you are in?  I'm in
> you like to quilt?  I saw an ad for the National Quilt Association show at
> Syracuse Convention Center for Thursday June 26 through the weekend.

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assistant: RE: Central NY?
BY: Delia Stark to Sandy Foultz on Sat Apr 19 1997 08:47:03
ochester!
 I have lived in Fulton (Oswego County) for 8 years and believe it or not
lived in the Rochester area for 22 years.  The last place I lived there was
the town of Ogden (western ).  Do you live right in Rochester??  I took a
quilting class while living in Rochester and never did finish it but really
enjoyed it and am going to take another one when it is offered in the fall.