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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 Ruth Haffly about "Re: I did it".

They wrote:
CS> Low Shank?  I have no idea.  Right now, I cant even find it.  Don was
RH> The shank is the little part that the foot goes into; it screws onto
RH> the machine on the left side.  A low shank is 1/2" tall, high shank is
RH> an inch.
RH> *someplace*. CS> (We are CS> collecting for 3 families so my 2 car
RH> garage is stacked really high CS> with 'stuff' just now).
RH> Whew; that's going to be some yard sale!
CS> Sorry, was not able to check it yet.  Meantime, I recall it's mostly
CS> plastic but fairly heavy.  25 lbs?
RH> Hmmm, you may be doing better to sell it locally, especially if you ca
RH> recccommend a place for service.
RH> consideration; if you decide it may be worth it, let me know more of t
RH> specifications.

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assistant: *** Quoting Ruth Haffly from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
I think I follow that.  I *think* it was high shank but not sure.
Yuppers!  I have 1/2 of a double garage full now and still havent added the
bulk of the stuff (mine).
Grin, I keep getting lazy and not tossing stuff out like I should as I move
across country (military).  It's time.  I have clothes I havent worn since HS
and I'm 38.  I figure once I filter this mess down, I can use the money to
get a decent dresser and get all the clothes off the floor that tend to stack
there.
Ok.  I figure I can sell it locally.  If not, it may be worth shipping price
to another.
As to your alterations:  Grin!
I finally made something on the new machine.  Not much.  Just a nightgown
that was basically an extended tank top.  Charlotte likes it.  I used fabric
paints to write her name on it.  Used ?basteing tape? to make the edges.
Simple.  Took me about 1 hour, including getting the bobbin all set and the
machine threaded.
                                       xxcarol
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 Paula Tackett about "Re: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
PT> I believe it's called a steamer pot, Boiler pot or otehr such thing. :
PT> Are you talkin about making your own candles? May I join you?

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assistant: *** Quoting Paula Tackett from a message to Barbara Hazen ***
Join us all!  Hurricane season approaches.  I went a wee bit overboard this
year with the gifts to the neighbors.  I made 107 candles out of that huge
block of wax before I ran out of wicking.
Grin, now I gotta order more wick.
                                       xxcarol
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 Paula Tackett about "Re: Ribbon Embroidery".

They wrote:
CS> Havent done it often, but when I do, it's to add to a pillowcase (as
CS> in a border). xxcarol
PT> WOW! That sounds lovely. I do a lot of cross stitch, but I can never u
PT> a pattern. By hubby gets me a picture he likes and I enlarge as I star
PT> sticthing. ~sigh~ There are so many patterens I would like to try, but
PT> can't seem to get it right. :)
PT> Is it hard to sticth on the Ribbon?

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assistant: *** Quoting Paula Tackett from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
Yes.  I use mostly a firmer silk ribbon, washable, sew it to the pillow case
first, then embroider it.  It takes *forever*.  Reason is if you use a real
embroidery thread, the ribbon tears up so you have to use regular thread and
lots of stitches.
                                       xxcarol
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 Anne Mcreary about "Re: Bookmark?".

They wrote:
CS> BTW, got a good way to seal it so I dont have to worry if the color
CS> might come off on the book pages?  I was thinking or ironing wax paper
CS> over it, but not sure thats  good idea.
AM> What about having it heat encased in plastic like a driver's license?

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assistant: *** Quoting Anne McReary from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
I dont know where to go to have that done....
                                       xxcarol
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 Anne Mcreary about "Re: BEHAVE....I AM BACK!  --- Me Too!!! 19:28:2305/01/98".

They wrote:
PK> time this time, but you all did marvelously.  Thank you for that!
AM> Well, we pulled this one off, Pat!  I think the folks in Crafting, Cro
AM> and Needles_Threads did MARVELOUS!!! <G><

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assistant: *** Quoting Anne McReary from a message to PAT KNOX ***
Snicker, but us candle crafters left a little wax on the floor.  Sorry 'bout
that!
                                       xxcarol
system: You are Becky Zec, 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 Anne Mcreary about "Envelope windows".

They wrote:
BZ> through Anne McCreary!
BZ> I was watching a craft show and they showed an easy way to make some
BZ> pretty bookmarks and recycle at the same time.   You know the
BZ> The finished ones sure were pretty and they were fast and easy to do!

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assistant: Hi Anne!
AM�Hi Becky!!!  It's only ONE "C" in there! <G>< hehehehe
I realized that too late!  <G>  20 lashes with a piece of wet crochet
thread!   The only explaination I can give is that I used to have a
neighbor whose last name was McClain and I put two Cs in there
automatically.
AM�What a wonderful Idea!!! <G><
Thanks!  Hopefully it'll help with bookmark exchange ideas too!
Becky Zec
1:157/422 - Hare Mail BBS
imbz@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~markzec/bekcraft.html
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system: You are Becky Zec, 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 Sara Goldstein about "Window Envelopes".

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assistant: Hi Sara,
SG�I love your idea about using the see-through part of an envelope.  I
  �don't know if I'll use it exactly that way, but it got me to thinking
  �about what else I could use when I make cards with pressed flowers.
�
It's great to be able to recycle things and was excited when I
realized I could use all those window envelopes from bills and such for
something pretty and useful!  :)
Don't know if this is exactly what you had in mind but the windows
could be used as a see through section on the front of a card to give a
peek into the card before opening.  Probably quite a few others ways to
use them too.
�
Oh and as far as recycling envelopes go, if you cut off a corner on a
diagonal going up about 2 - 2 1/2 inches each way from the corner
point, it'll make a nice corner book mark.  That can be decorated up
with rubber stamps or whatever.
Becky Zec
1:157/422 - Hare Mail BBS
imbz@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~markzec/bekcraft.html
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system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 Becky Zec about "Envelope windows".

They wrote:
BZ> AM�Hi Becky!!!  It's only ONE "C" in there! <G>< hehehehe
BZ> I realized that too late!  <G>  20 lashes with a piece of wet crochet
BZ> thread!
BZ> The only explaination I can give is that I used to have a
BZ> neighbor whose last name was McClain and I put two Cs in there
BZ> automatically.
BZ>> I was watching a craft show and they showed an easy way to make
BZ>> some pretty bookmarks and recycle at the same time.   You know the
BZ>> The finished ones sure were pretty and they were fast and easy to
BZ>> do!
BZ> AM�What a wonderful Idea!!! <G><
BZ> Thanks!  Hopefully it'll help with bookmark exchange ideas too!

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assistant: Hello Becky!
Friday May 01 1998 03:31, Becky Zec wrote to Anne McReary:
Whoa!  Girl!  I didn't think about floggin you! <G>< hehehehe
Hey worse things have happened, trust me on that.  I've had so many
misspellings it isn't even funny.  Then we won't even talk about
ennunciations!  It was really a riot looking for a place to happen when we
lived in South Korea! <G><  They don't do "r"s
No to snag some pretty flowers! <G>< hehehee
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
With links to PCPBBS and these fine Networks:
AFN, MJCN, PATNET, STN, PNFN, FIDO and much more!
system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 "Spring Fling BookMark Exchange - Address16:10:1205/01/98".

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assistant: Hello All!
Here are the participants for this exchange:
Christi Walkup                                            4
3434 Brown Rd.
St. Louis , MO, 63114-4330
Country:  USA
Gail Church                                                1
82 Dominion Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 4N7
Country: Canada
Roseanne Brown                                             4
1218 E 69th
Tacoma WA 98404-2215
Country: USA
Krystyl Randall                                           1
55 Head Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1P8
Country: Canada
Becky Zec                                                 4
6404 Gertrude Ave
Cleveland, Ohio   44105-3516
Country: USA
Carol Shenkenberger                                       1
356 Dodge Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Country: USA
Annica Lindgren                                           2
harriev. 19
SE-244 33 Kavlinge
Country: Sweden
Anne McReary                                              3
12852 Lincoln Ave SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
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AFN, MJCN, PATNET, STN, PNFN, FIDO and much more!
system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 "SPRING FLING GROUPINGS:".

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assistant: Hello All!
SEE PREVIOUS MESSAGE FOR ADDRESSES TO SEND TO!!! <G><
After having placed all the names on pieces of paper and drawing them out one
by one, here is the way it works out this time:
CHRISTI WALKUP:  You will send to:
    Becky Zec
    Roseanne Brown
    Anne McReary
    Annica Lindgren
ROSEANNE BROWN:  You will send to:
    Gail Church
    Krystyl Randall
    Carol Shenkenberger
    Christi Walkup
BECKY ZEC:  You will send to:
    Anne McReary
    Annica Lindgren
    Christi Walkup
    Roseanne Brown
ANNE MCREARY:  You will send to:
    Becky Zec
    Christi Walkup
    Roseanne Brown
ANNICA LINDGREN:  You will send to:
    Becky Zec
    Roseanne Brown
GAIL CHURCH:  You will send to:
    Christi Walkup
CAROL SHENKENBERGER: You will send to:
    Becky Zec
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
With links to PCPBBS and these fine Networks:
AFN, MJCN, PATNET, STN, PNFN, FIDO and much more!
system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 Brown about "INFO SHEET NEEDED!!!".

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assistant: Hello Roseanne!
We need your info sheet for the Spring Fling, Roseanne! <G><  Please post to
Crafting, Cross-stitching, and Needles_Threads.
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
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system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 "GAIL CHURCH INFO SHEET:".

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assistant: === Begin GAILCH.INF ===
I do the following crafts: all types of needlework, hand made cards,
pergamano, rubber stamping, block printing, silk/dry flower arrangements,
pressed flowers, I sew a little / not quilt.
My favorite Colours: light blue, dusty rose
I simply can NOT stand this Colour:
My home decorating scheme is: grey and blue with dusty rose accents
My kitchen is done in the following colours: same as above
My bathroom is done in the following colours: same as above
My bedroom is done in the following colours: light blue/white
My living room is done in the following colours: same as kitchen
My dining room is done in the following colours: N/A
My "china" has the following colours/patterns: N/A
I LOVE this kind of candy: Chocloate
I simply can NOT stand: religous themes
My favorite treat is: Ritz crackers
I read this kind of books: science fiction, mystery,
My hair length is: very short
My hair colour is: dark blond
I wear these types of jewelry: pins/brochues, piecered ears
The exterior of my car is:
The interior of my car is:
My favorite flowers are: all types
My favorite television shows are:
My favorite holiday is:
My favorite food is:
I use coupons:
Other information: I am a Canadian. I love to putz in my flower beds. My
favorite needleart is silk ribbon and hardanger.
Gail Church
=== End GAILCH.INF ===
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
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system: You are Anne Mcreary, 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 "KRYSTYL RANDALL INFO SHEET:".

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assistant: === Begin KRYSTYL.SGN ===
I do the following crafts: Beadwork, Embroidery, Cross Stitch
My favorite Colours: Dark Green, Dark Red, Black, Gold, Dark Blue
I simply can NOT stand this Colour: Orange, Yellow, Neons
My home decorating scheme is: A Bit of everything
My kitchen is done in the following colours: Sapphire Blue, White
My bathroom is done in the following colours: Gold, White
My bedroom is done in the following colours: Gold, Black
My living room is done in the following colours: Brown, Gold
My dining room is done in the following colours: Is in the kitchen
My "china" has the following colours/patterns: Plain, Black and White, Blue
I LOVE this kind of candy: Skittles, Peanut Butter M and M's
I simply can NOT stand: Peanut Brittle, Chocolate Covered Cherries
My favorite treat is: Chocolate Mint Fudge
I read this kind of books: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror
My hair length is: Waist length
My hair colour is: Auburn
I wear these types of jewelry: Celtic Designs, Silver, Gold
The exterior of my car is: I don't Have a Car!
The interior of my car is: See Question above!
My favorite flowers are: Violets and Roses
My favorite television shows are: Babylon 5, Star Trek, X Files, Xena,
                                  Hercules, Cartoons
My favorite holiday is: Hallowe'en
My favorite food is: Beef Jerky, Hamburgers, Pizza, Tony's Gyros!
I use coupons: Sometimes!
Other information: My Birthday is the very end of April! I love all
                   kinds of cats (big ones and little ones), I like
                   Dragons, castles, swords, lots of middle ages
                   stuff and Celtic designs.  I'm also very much a
                   tomboy!
                                        - Krystyl
=== End KRYSTYL.SGN ===
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
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system: You are Barbara Hazen, 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 Paula Tackett about "Re: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Paula Tackett to Barbara Hazen <=-
PT> I believe it's called a steamer pot, Boiler pot or otehr such thing.
PT> :) Are you talkin about making your own candles? May I join you?

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assistant: Hi Paula
That depends on where you live. (g) If you live anywhere in the states,
it could be a long drive. (smile)
Sure, the more the marrier. (g) I'm also always looking for new ideas
and suggestions for crafts to try.  I guess that's why I got interested
in this echo. (g)
Welcome to the group. (smile)
Barb and Remi
... A friend is a gift you give to yourself !!!
system: You are Barbara Hazen, 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: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Barbara Hazen <=-
BH> The kind of fondue pot I was talking about is the old kind that you us
BH> to put a burner under.  It is small, but I figured that would be slowe
BH> but easier since it would also be lighter.
CS> Should work fine, in a pot of water as the melting pot then.
BH> When you are making different scented candles, don't the scents get
BH> mixed up since you are using the same pot?
CS> Not enough to matter.  I use most of the wax in the pot, and that is
CS> where the scent is.
BH> Do you do many dipped candles?  How long do you leave them to dry
BH> between dippings and how many dips do you do at a time?
CS> I've done them only once.  It's a real pain in the patootie. You end
CS> up, no matter how hard you try, with little wax drips all over your
CS> kitchen.
CS> This is safe as long as you have the candle burning in something that
CS> is actually safe.  Most of what they sell, ISNT safe.  I use a variety
CS> of bowls, large enough to handle any runoff wax.  No mess, no fuss.
BH> And then you can reuse any drippings too right?
CS> Yes.  I alwaus do.
CS> I have something like 10 coffee tins, for the differnt scents/colors,
CS> collect til I have a candle worth, and remake it.
BH> Gee, I'm just full of questions today. (g)
CS> Grin, thats fine!

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assistant: Hi Carol
Sounds good.
What scents do you most commonly use?
I'll stick to the others then.  Thanks for the tip. (g)
Sounds like you try to reuse everything you can.  I think that's great.
Thanks for your patience.  It really helps. (g)
Barb and Remi
system: You are Barbara Hazen, 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: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
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CS> *** Quoting Barbara Hazen from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
BH> How about using a can from frozen juices?  I'm not sure if the cardboa
BH> would take it, but I guess if you use a milk carton, the can would wor
BH> too.  Do you ever grease or spray your cans or molds before putting wa
BH> into them?
CS> Works as a mold, but hard to pop a hole in the bottom if you want to
CS> wick it that way instead of the method where you tie the wick to a
CS> bolt.  I wouldnt even attempt to burn one in a cardboard container
CS> though.  At some point, it would catch on fire while soaked in
CS> burnable wax....
CS> As to the molds and spraying or greasing, no.  I have good quality
CS> metal ones.  They dont need that.  Those treatments are just fancy
CS> additives.  It makes it slightly easier to remove the sandle, but not
CS> enough so to make a difference and cost *quite a bit*.  (Might add,
CS> you cant use regular grease or pam.  That just melts into the wax.
CS> You have to get special stuff and it's more expensive and IMHO not
CS> Acrylic molds are different.  Eventually you have to clean them with a
CS> spcial solution, or toss them out.  That never happens with quality
CS> metal molds.

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assistant: Hi Carol
I would probably use the bolt when using the can.  Then I could peel the
cardboard off the candle when done.  Does that sound better?
I didn't know that.  Thanks again.  You are always full of useful
information.  It will all help when I get up the nerve to actually make
these candles.  I was also thinking of making some again in small
babyfood jars.  What do you think?  My sister has a baby so the jar
suply is endless. (smile)
What kinds of metal molds do you use?  I mean, do you have a special
shape of candle that you prefer?  I wasn't aware that there were
differences between metal and acrilic ones.  I would probably want the
metal ones anyway.  They are more durable and less likely to break or
crack.
Barb and Remi
system: You are Barbara Hazen, 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 Anne Mcreary about "Re: bookmark".

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assistant: Hi Anne:
I sent you my netmail with all my info for the bookmark exchange.
However, when reading the lists, I don't see my name.  That means you
probably didn't get my info right?  Oh well, I'll wait until the next
time. (g) That way, I can copy all the other good designs that have been
used this time. (laugh)
By the way, posting all the info sheets also gives us all an idea of who
we are writing too.  What a good idea.  Thanks. (g)
Barb and Remi who sends lots of kisses to all. (lol)
... Catch some warm fuzzly rainbow snuggly huggles as they go by please!
system: You are Krystyl Randall, 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 Peter Groves about "Homes and such!".

They wrote:
PG>  Hi Krystyl. Nice to hear back from you. Looking through the list
PG> would be   wonderful. I would greatly appreciate any help with
PG> addresses that you would  be able to provide. And thank-you for
PG> taking the time.
PG>  As for what part of the city I live in???...how familiar are you
PG> with the   area? I live on the west mountain, near the Stonechurch,
PG> Upper Paridise area.  My wife and I live in a wonderful wheelchair

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assistant: Greetings!
*** Quoting Peter Groves from a message to Krystyl Randall ***
OK, I will look through sometime this coming weekend, as I am not working
then!
What I find I will sent to you and hopefully they will help.
I live down mountain, around King and Dundurn area!  Right by the Fortinos
mall!  Not as close as I hoped, but still kind of near.  I don't drive, but
my husband does.  And I live in a house, not an apartment.  Used to live in
an apartment, but it was not the happiest place to be so we moved.
                                   - Krystyl