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system: You are Diane Bruck, 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 Jeannelour Truitt about "NEVERENDING".

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assistant: What do I call up on the net for the Neverending BBS/  I have never used
it before. I do snoop around but have not found the one for crafting/
Sewing yes but still not what I like. I do have a couple of bbs's that I
use for games and POSSIBLY one for messages but nothing definite yet.
I'm a fighter and will NOT stop looking until I find what I like on a
bbs so I'm not living my life on the internet.  I'm not a sit down and
do nothing type person.  Thanks for the info and will look forward to
making my basket.  I will let you know as soon as it gets here.  Thanks
again!!!!!!!
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Christi Walkup about "Pine Needle Baskets".

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assistant: Dear Christi,
     It sounds like you are a storyteller too. I call myself a word
smith.  In the SCA there is a guild for story tellers, but since i am
only within reach of it half the year, and they have had some
administrative problems, i have only reached novice level.
    I have another copy run off of the PNB instructions.  As tomorrow is
Christmas, it will be a couple of days before i get it in the mail, but
i will send it out.  I have taught PNB and done many, one taking a local
and national prize.  YOu can start now, listening for chain saws to get
your needles.  They need to be 8- 15 inches long, and take several weeks
to dry.   I have not often taught using these instructions, as i find it
much easier to show what to do, but so many long distance friends have
asked how, that i wrote them up.   No postage needed.
       Blessed Christmas.   Shalom,  the Lily Lady
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Ruth Haffly about "Christmas Preps".

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assistant: Dear Ruth,
     Thanks for taking the time to clip that music course infro.  We
have a couple of flyers coming in but haven't been able to pin down what
i want yet.
    I have started my mountain scene in firm clay [to be fired] and have
about 24 lbs of clay in it so far.  It will have a waterwheel and
actually flowing stream .  There will be houses clinging to the
mountain and people and animals.  I plan to do it 1/4 inch scale, but
because of perspective, i am not going to be too fussy about that.
   It will be fun if Rachel finds time to call me.
          Shalom, ll
system: You are Jesse Spurway, 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 Donna Lewis about "ANGELS".

They wrote:
DL> I don't know how you will be using these items, but could you finish
DL> off the back by painting it with a coordinating colour or even gold?

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assistant: I found some die cut angels at MJDesigns. Not exactly what I was looking for.
They have a color/pattern on one side and white on the other. I'm trying
some sparkle paint and other stuff.
Thanks,
Jesse
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 All about "christmas sewing".

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assistant: Hi all:
Well today was the big day, and gifts are given and received.  The cat quilt
went over very well as did the quillow and the tapestry throw.  The
on-in-law
that I gave the quillow to seldom let it out of his sight today,  used it as
pillow several times.  He loved the fact that I found fly fishermen to use
or
the panels of his quillow.
Looks like the next thing on my sewing list for the kids will be tree skirts.
They both have just the batting type skirt under their tree.  I'll have to go
through the books and come up with one for them.  One will need to be done by
January 10 - a birthday - the other can wait until August for the other
birthday.
Teresa
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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Re: Christmas Preps".

They wrote:
JT>       Thank you so much for taking all the time to type all those helps.
JT> I have taken them to hardcopy, so as to have them when i next go to war
JT> with my sewing machine.   RE an expensive machine; the most co operative
JT> machine i have ever used was one my lord bought [over my protests] for
JT> $5 at a yard sale.  Before that, even with a new machine, the only way

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou:
I am glad that I could be of help on this.
You were lucky to find a good one at a garage sale.  The one machine that my
DH bought me at a garage sale worked for about a year (he gave $5.00), and
then the tension started messing up.  It seemed after that that I constantly
put it in the shop for tension problems.  Might have been because I had a
little boy that probably helped out with the tension problems.  There was no
marking to indicate the correct tension, and it was very hard to keep it in
tension correctly.
Since I have gone to the Bernina line (EXPENSIVE), I have never again had any
problems with tension.  I love my machine and use it nearly nightly.
I wish you luck.
Teresa
system: You are Carol Shenkenberger, 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 "Re: christmas sewing".

They wrote:
TH> Looks like the next thing on my sewing list for the kids will be tree
TH> They both have just the batting type skirt under their tree.  I'll hav
TH> through the books and come up with one for them.  One will need to be

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assistant: *** Quoting Teresa Herman from a message to All ***
I took an old sheet, in a pretty green, and cut it as big of a round as I
could then hemmed it one year.
Next year, I added a ribbon.
Its been 15 years now, and its rather full looking, with little yarn angels
chasing little yarn men about the skirts and all sorts of doo-dadds.  Each
year I have added something to it either just before, or just after using it.
 This year will be some small ceramic figures of dancing people I bought when
my ship was in Sint Maartins (I'm Navy and my ship was there a month ago).
If I put the little dancers below the angels, it will look like they are
playing music for the angels to dance to.
                                       xxcarol
system: You are Christi Walkup, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Pine Needle Baskets".

They wrote:
JT>     It sounds like you are a storyteller too. I call myself a word
JT>smith.  In the SCA there is a guild for story tellers, but since i am
JT>only within reach of it half the year, and they have had some
JT>administrative problems, i have only reached novice level.
JT>    I have another copy run off of the PNB instructions.  As tomorrow is
JT>Christmas, it will be a couple of days before i get it in the mail, but
JT>i will send it out.  I have taught PNB and done many, one taking a local
JT>and national prize.  YOu can start now, listening for chain saws to get
JT>your needles.  They need to be 8- 15 inches long, and take several weeks
JT>to dry.   I have not often taught using these instructions, as i find it
JT>much easier to show what to do, but so many long distance friends have
JT>asked how, that i wrote them up.   No postage needed.

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assistant: Hello Jannelou,
I love telling stories I mostly tell Native American legends and Lore.
I love the look on the children's faces when I catch them off guard with
a loud roar. I speak soft and gradually get louder. especially the day
care groups I do.  I did the national convention for Autistic Children
last summer and it was a little scarey. not because of the children but
they told me it was going to be about tweenty-five and it was around
three hundred and fifty. They really enjoy the question and answer
period after the story telling or I do a story the questions and go back
to the story. sometimes I only have half and hour then others I have two
to three hours with the entire school as was this last time. But I do
love it and only do it for the kids!!!!!;)
I have gathered about four bags of pine needles from the church property
behind us. they said take all you want . so I took as much as I could at
the time. Thank you very much for sending the information maybe I could
do the same for you sometime.
Happy Hanukkah,
Christi Walkup
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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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Christmas Preps".

They wrote:
JT>      Thanks for taking the time to clip that music course infro.  We
JT> have a couple of flyers coming in but haven't been able to pin down
JT> what i want yet.
JT>     I have started my mountain scene in firm clay [to be fired] and
JT> have about 24 lbs of clay in it so far.  It will have a waterwheel and
JT> actually flowing stream .  There will be houses clinging to the
JT> mountain and people and animals.  I plan to do it 1/4 inch scale, but
JT> because of perspective, i am not going to be too fussy about that.
JT>    It will be fun if Rachel finds time to call me.

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
Hopefully, this will be what you want.  I'll try to get it into the mail
in the next day or so; as the dust settles (or should I say snow?) from
our Christmas break.  We had a bit over an inch of snow; called Rachel
for Christmas and she said it was warm.
It sounds really neat; I presume some of it will be glazed as well?
I've not done anything with clay in years; got more and more into the
needle/thread/fabric world.  BTW, Deborah (our other daughter) gave me a
gift certificate to Michaels & Rachel gave me a silk ribbon project.  At
leat it looks like I can do the silk ribbon before I get my new glasses;
cross stitch is getting harder (unless I take the glasses off).
She and David went to his folks in Georgia, probably only for the week
end. She was asked to stay on at Toys R Us, had originally been seasonal
hire, so was quite happy.  Should be less busy so hopefully you will be
able to get together with her.
Have a good new year; hope you get done all the projects you want. (G)
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
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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 Shauna Charron about "Re: QBE".

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assistant: Hi Shauna:
Just a note to let you know I put your Cardtrick block into the mail today,
but mislabeled it for the CMQBE.  Sorry.  I was going back through some old
messages today to make sure (Just now anyway) that I was caught up, and
realize that I am not.  Anyway, your card trick and a fat quarter are winging
their way to you.  Will get my other block in the mail to you this week.
Teresa
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 "The terrible sewing mach".

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assistant: Dear Teresa,
    Thanks for the input.   My sewing needs  are not heavy enough to
justify buying one of the expensive ones.  When i took sewing in school
i got in big trouble because i was too lazy to put in and take out all
those pins.  Perhaps my complaints are just an excuse.
   When one is using a complex pattern, it is best to do exactly as
instructed.  I probably haven't done that a dozen times in my life.  I
always have to fool with it somehow.  A large part of the admonitions
aimed at me in my life amounted to: Jean, you have to walk before you
can run!!!.
      Shalom,   ll
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Christi Walkup about "Pine Needle Baskets".

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assistant: Dear Christi,
    I am having BBS problems, so is this comes through crazy, let me
know and i will start over [this is my  third try].
    Your story telling sounds like a lot of fun.   In the SCA, we tell
stories, do poems, and sing songs in imititation of what they did in the
middle ages.  Both Adults and children attend.  Some performers get
rather risque.  I don't approve of that and pointedly leave the hall, if
it gets too bad.  I never will be 'mature' enough for x-rated.
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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 Carol Shenkenberger about "Re: christmas sewing".

They wrote:
CS> Its been 15 years now, and its rather full looking, with little yarn
CS> chasing little yarn men about the skirts and all sorts of doo-dadds.
CS> year
CS> I have added something to it either just before, or just after using it.
CS> year will be some small ceramic figures of dancing people I bought when
CS> ship
CS> was in Sint Maartins (I'm Navy and my ship was there a month ago).  If I

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assistant: angels
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Hi Carol:
What a neat idea.  I don't know that it would work in this case, but it could
be something to do for myself the next time that I feel I want to make me a
tree skirt.  Thanks for mentioning it.
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The figures sound adorable.  My DH was in the Navy too.  He has been out for
about 20+ years though.  I have heard some stories of his navy times, and how
much he enjoyed visiting some of the ports.
I so far haven't been able to bring myself to start on the tree skirt for the
first one yet.  When she opened the quilt she got for Christmas, she said
thank you and all, but it went immediately to the bedroom even though it was
of the size intended for the couch.  I had also made Christmas stocksings
for her and DH and didn't see those used either.  It is hers and I won't tell
her how to use it, but it is playing a part in my mind about wanting to make
her a tree skirt.  Now the other one is not due for a birthday until August
and I am sure I can come up with something for her before then.  Maybe I'll
hit the 1/2 off sales and buy the first one a tree skirt, then concentrate on
the other one throughout the year.  I am sure she wants one, she has already
asked about one.
Gotta go,
Teresa
system: You are Donna Lewis, 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 Carol Shenkenberger about "beeswax ornaments".

They wrote:
> DL> I have been given about  5 lbs ( many more available), but it still ha
> DL> the trash in it, and needs to be heated, strained - probably numerous
> DL> times.  What would be the best items to use for straining?
> DL> Do you know where I can get citronella oil?
> Oh, and I wouldnt use beeswax with citronella.  I'd use cheaper regular
> parafin wax for the citronella candles.  Keep the beeswax for fine
> scented indoor candles unless you literally got 50 lbs or more and have
> a free source for more when it runs out <G>.

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assistant: -= Quoting Donna Lewis to Carol Shenkenberger back to Donna=-
CS > I have 2 things at home I would use.  I presume you dont want to buy
CS > anything.  One is an old aquarium fishnet that my fish are too big to be
CS > able to use. (I have goldfish, almost lake sized, in a 70 gallon tank).
CS > The problem with this one would be the wax cooling and clogging the net.
CS >  It would be hard to 'unclogg'.
Boiling water could be poured through it to melt the wax - OUTSIDE of course
in a far corner so the wax doesn't clog the drain lines.
CS > The one I would actually use is a wire strainer I have in my kitchen.
CS > It too might clog up, but could be boiled free rather easily.  As long
CS > as I was only straining beeswax (a natural product that wouldnt hurt you
CS > if you ate a little by accident) I would even keep using the cleaned
CS > strainer in my kitchen.
I need to find one that is finer than the one I have.  I'd rather empty it
more often than have to keep straining through several different tools that
each have a finer mesh.  Why dirty 3 tools if 1 will do the job?
CS > That one is pretty easy.  I wouldne even bother with my mailorder candle
CS > company.  Walmart carries it, so do most large hardware stores and
CS > larger craft stores.  A check of your local phone book will probably
CS > show a local chemical sales place.  If you call them and they have it,
CS > it will be the least expensive source.  Note:  Citronella is poisonous
CS > so dont use the strainer after adding it, if you ever plan to use the
CS > strainer for anything but candles again.
What Dept in Wal-Mart?
Didn't know citronella oil was poisonous, thanks for the info.
I like lemon and citrus fragrances and they are very hard to find.  Does your
catalogue show any?
I pretty much would have an unlimited supply of beeswax as I have a friend
who has several bee hives.  For me the beeswax is cheaper than the parafin
since I'd have to buy that.
Thanks for all your help
Happy crafting,
Donna
system: You are Donna Lewis, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Cinnamon ornaments".

They wrote:
>     Nope, they were all [with or without a letter in them] more than the
> 1/4 inch thick, so i had to pay the 11 cents penalty on each that i
> mailed.
>I am trying to deliver as many as possible by hand.
> Yes, aroma therapy is interesting.  The lose weight part was put in
> there for laughs, but i have noticed a definite drop of my appetite
> while i was working on them.
>    I hope that all of those that need mailing have gone out, but i made
> up a few extras, just in case someone surprises me.  I doubt that any
> sent tomorrow or later would arrive before Christmas, but will send them
> if needed anyway.  After  all, Christmas is not a season, but rather a
> state of mind.
>Blessed Christmas to you and yours.

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
Bummer for having to spend the extra, but just think how they will be enjoyed
by the recipients.   ;-)
Hope the gas for running around wasn't more that the stamps, but i know that
you enjoyed visiting as you played mailperson.
What was the recipe/formula?
And what we do with it.
Thanks, I hope you all had a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and have a Great
1998
Happy Crafting,
Donna
system: You are Donna Lewis, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "furnature fits".

They wrote:
> As for getting the furniture manufacturers to get with the program,
> i see little hope.  They can't seem to see the 'graying of America'.
> Incidental, my solution to the couch's appearance, was to go to Big
> Lots and buy an $8 throw in a South West pattern.
> I don't like it, but the other choice that was big enough, was plain
> That wouldn't do, as we have both dog and cat in the house.  My soul
> Anne [the one that does the wonderful carving] suggested that i get some
> goods that i do like and sew it to the throw.  Maybe so.

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
Maybe we should start a letter writing campaign...........VBG.........
Probably because my deceased husband was 24 yrs older that me, and had quite
a few health problems, I'm very much aware of some of the problems that we
could all face at some time in our lives.   I'm doing my darndest to try and
eliminate as many of the potential problems/hazards as I possibly can.
Thanks, I need something to cover some plants and a throw might be just the
thing, depending on size.
hite.
ister
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You could always dye the white.  Another idea would be to mix acrylic paint,
fabric medium and water, put it in a spray bottle, wet the throw, and spray
the paint onto the throw.  Stand back and watch how it blends.  Mix different
colours - can get a great effect this way.
I used blues and greens to get a sea effect, then appliqued fish on to shorts
and shirt.
ttyl
Donna
system: You are Donna Lewis, 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 Jeannelou Truit about "Christmas Preps".

They wrote:
> JT> with on a fairly regular basis, the sewing machines are the worst.
> JT> Their favorite tricks are: cut the thread, break the needle, or wad
> JT> thread up underneath.   My poor husband is constantly being called to
> JT> rescue me, when i have to use the sewing machine.

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assistant: -=Quoting Teresa Herman to Jeannelou Truit
he
TH > I think I can give you some hints for the things that you mentioned
TH > above.
TH > 1) - wading thread underneath.  If you will hold your thread ends when
TH > you start sewing, for about the first inch, the wadding will stop.  This
TH > keeps the  ends from falling down in the bobbin area and getting messed
up
TH >there.
I found out many years ago, after much aggravation, that if you have a Singer
Sewing Machine - you have to use name brand thread.  5/$1.00 type thing just
won't work.
ttyl
Donna
system: You are Donna Lewis, 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 Jennifer Murphy about "ANGELS".

They wrote:
>>>JS> Anyone know a source for angels printed on paper, paperboard, or flat
>>>JS> plastic?  Printed on both sides, and sized from about 2 to 6 inches
> l
>DL> Sorry, my idea of gift wrap wouldn't work.

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assistant: Hi Jennifer,
tal
JM > Sure it would!  Find symmetrical ones, cut out two and paste back to
JM > back.  Add a layer of cardboard if sturdier ones are needed.
Don't mean to be picky, but most papers only have facial/side views and
usually do not include the appropriate back views.
I have seen items that have had either animal or folks on the front and back,
but they don't do anything for me.  I'd rather see the back finished with
either a stain or paint instead of identical front views on both sides.
That's the reason for my comment about the gift wrap.
Happy Crafting and Have a Great 1998
Donna