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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 Peter Groves about "Ribbon Embroidery".

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assistant: For my first project, I tried a kit that made two pins.  Especially if
you don't find the video with the beginner supplies, I would get a kit.
The only other thing you would need then is a tiny sized embroidery
hoop.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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 Carol Shenkenberger about "Re: Ribbon Embroidery".

They wrote:
SG> I don't know if you and I do the same thing.  I embroider with the
SG> ribbon itself.  No sewing machine thread is involved.  Can you
SG> how your projects are done.
CS> *LOL* quite a different craft then.  Mine is basically regular
CS> embroidery, silk  stitch type, *on* silk ribbon.

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assistant: sil
describ
What you do still sounds pretty even if it is not the same as what I
called ribbon embroidery.  Do you decorate the ribbon to add it as an
embellishment to a garment?
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 Becky Zec about "Window Envelopes".

They wrote:
BZ> Then they glued small

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assistant: Hi
dried, pressed flowers and little leaves on (Side A) of the window with
the "wrong" side up, or the side that shows where the window is adhered
to the paper. Then they put glue on the paper margin of Side A and
matched up Side B with the "wrong" side facing down and so that the
flowers were sealed in and sandwiched between the two see through
windows. Now just decorate with rubber stamps or whatever on the front
side of the paper margin.  Then the last thing is to cut out around the
windows leaving about 1/2" to 3/4" so that the decoration around the
windows show.
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.
Thanks for posting.
Sara
system: You are Shauna Charron, 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 Suzanne Pratt about "Re: QBE - April".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting SUZANNE PRATT to ALL <=-
SP> I have gotten beautiful blocks this month from Pat Knox, Peggy Hood,
SP> and Teresa Herman.  If you are sending a block and want to be included
SP> in the drawing Friday for next month please let me know so I can put
SP> your name in the drawing.

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assistant: Hi Suzanne!
     I put a block in the mail to you about a week ago.  You should
     be seeing it shortly.  But I'm not eligible to win as I was the
     previous winner    :)   Enjoy your blocks!
     ttyl  Shauna
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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 Sara Goldstein about "Re: Ribbon Embroidery".

They wrote:
CS> *LOL* quite a different craft then.  Mine is basically regular
CS> embroidery, silk  stitch type, *on* silk ribbon.
SG> What you do still sounds pretty even if it is not the same as what I
SG> called ribbon embroidery.  Do you decorate the ribbon to add it as an
SG> embellishment to a garment?

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assistant: *** Quoting Sara Goldstein from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
Havent done it often, but when I do, it's to add to a pillowcase (as in a
border).
                                       xxcarol
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> always, I have a question.  Instead of a regular pot, do you think a
BH> fondue pot would work better?  It has a handle and a handy spout as
BH> well.  Just thought that might also help mee when I get brave enough t
BH> try.
CS> Um.  The only 'fondue pots' I am familiar with, are simular to a
CS> crockpot and plug into the wall.  That would not be safe.  If you mean
CS> however, a normal metal pot you place *in* another pot with heated
CS> water etc, it will be fine.
CS> wax-candle use.  (Candle wax itself isnt harmful but the coloring and
CS> scents probably are).
CS> I have a friend, who uses a wide mouthed old tin 'stove top coffee
CS> pot' for the wax and puts it in an old huge 'stewing pot' that rusted
CS> a bit at the rim.  She doesnt put the lid on the coffee pot (safer).
CS> Has a good handle, and a decent pouring spout.  It's just harder to
CS> clean afterwards.  (Remember, you CANT clean it in the dishwasher or
CS> sink!  The wax will make a mess of the pipes/drains and cost you mucho
CS> dinero to fix!).
CS> Fact is, I never clean mine.  It develops some 'left over burned bits
CS> of stuff' at the bottom but it's harmless and now and again, I freeze
CS> the pot and just scrape it out with a screwdriver into the trash can.
BH> Also, what about using wicks that have been used in previous candles b
BH> have not been burned?  When I was experimenting, I got all my friends
BH> save there candles that had faded or were old.  Then, I melted the wax
BH> off the wicks to use them in my new candles.  How does it look and wor
CS> I've never tried that, but cant see why it wont work.  The biggest
CS> problem will be the wicks will be too small if they came from a taper
CS> type, to work in a fatter candle.  They will make good tapers though!
CS> You *can* knot pieces of shorter wick to make a longer one.  Just
CS> makes a big nodule in a dipped taper, and in a poured type candle,
CS> makes an odd 'over burn' when it hits that spot.
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.

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assistant: Hi Carol
The kind of fondue pot I was talking about is the old kind that you used
to put a burner under.  It is small, but I figured that would be slower
but easier since it would also be lighter.
When you are making different scented candles, don't the scents get
mixed up since you are using the same pot?
Sounds like a good idea.  Hmmm.
Another good idea.
Do you do many dipped candles?  How long do you leave them to dry
between dippings and how many dips do you do at a time?
And then you can reuse any drippings too right?
Gee, I'm just full of questions today. (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:
-=> Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Barbara Hazen <=-
BH> usually still useable.  There are also a couple of reuse stores in
BH> Berlington and Oakville where people donate stuff and it is sold by th
BH> pound.  You never know what you could come up with from there.
CS> I just remembered another trick a 'minimally sighted' friend uses.
CS> She weights a wick with a heavy metal bolt, ties it across the top of
CS> a smooth sided can.  She pours the wax in the can, and once set fully
CS> (she actually freezes them which is what gave me the idea), she uses
CS> the can opener on the bottom of the can and pokes the candle out
CS> carefully.  Sometimes she doesnt open the bottom but instead just uses
CS> it as the holder and puts it on a plate.

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assistant: Hi Carol
How about using a can from frozen juices?  I'm not sure if the cardboard
would take it, but I guess if you use a milk carton, the can would work
too.  Do you ever grease or spray your cans or molds before putting wax
into them?
Barb and Remi
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 Carol Shenkenberger about "I did it".

They wrote:
CS> Low Shank?  I have no idea.  Right now, I cant even find it.  Don was
CS> packing boxes of stuff for a yardsale and it's in there
CS> Sorry, was not able to check it yet.  Meantime, I recall it's mostly
CS> plastic but fairly heavy.  25 lbs?
RH> consideration; if you decide it may be worth it, let me know more of t
RH> specifications.
CS> Sure nuff.  *if* I can find it!

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assistant: Hi Carol,
The shank is the little part that the foot goes into; it screws onto
the machine on the left side.  A low shank is 1/2" tall, high shank is
an inch.
*someplace*. CS> (We are CS> collecting for 3 families so my 2 car
garage is stacked really high CS> with 'stuff' just now).
Whew; that's going to be some yard sale!
Hmmm, you may be doing better to sell it locally, especially if you can
recccommend a place for service.
I understand.  I've got to get back to my sewing; got an alterations job
due by the end of the week and alter another dress for the high school
musical.  Some of the costumes didn't come in so they're using the dress
I made for Deborah for he sister's wedding last year and a bridesmaid
dress I made (before the girl had to back out of the wedding) for the
same occaision.  Bridesmaid dress needed the sleeves put in (done that)
and a hem (will do that today).
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 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 All about "New Address".

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assistant: Hi All,
Just a note to let you know that as of May 1, our e-mail will change
from primenet to theriver.  All other data is the dame, just new
provider.
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 Julia Sidebottom, 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 "RS technique".

They wrote:
-> Ok, I'd admit it. <G>  I dabble with Rubber Stamping...meaning I have
-> some stamps, embossing powders, stamping inks.....nothing elaborate.
->
-> I'm sure that quite a few stampers already know of this technique but it
-> was new to me when I saw it so I thought I'd pass it on.  :)
->
-> What you do is put some clear slow drying embossing ink on a rubber
-> stamp and stamp as usual.  Next use emboss with CLEAR embossing powder.
-> This will act as a resist to stamping ink or markers.  I tried it
-> out on white paper, stamped it like I described, then used my Art Pen
-> Brush markers over the top of the embossed area. It worked!  Just blot
-> any thing that beads up on the embossed portion.  The area un-embossed
-> was colored and the stamped part show the white paper underneath and
-> looked so pretty and shiny.
->
-> I thought when used on white paper this would be a great way to show
-> embossed waves in the water or for a composition where embossed clouds
-> would be used.  Lots of things!
->
-> Becky Zec
-> imbz@earthlink.net
-> http://home.earthlink.net/~markzec/bekcraft.html
->
-> --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 5
->  * Origin: Hare Mail BBS/Cleveland,OH/Galahad Software (1:157/422)

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assistant: Hi Becky,
 Isn't it great to discover something new and exciting to do on or with
your rubber stamps... the sky is really the limit!  Every new technique opens
another window.
  I have now been RS'ing for about 5+ years and am learning something new
all the time... another challenge to try, something more to do with embossing
powders or with other embellishments.  And of course I just love it!!!!
  I just finished a group of pop-up cards... I am posting a couple of them
on my web site as soon as I can get to the pages... though at this rate it
may be a couple of days.
  I have taken to getting back in a number of different swaps that I have
found on the internet and that is helping me to develope more and more Ideas
as I am now seening just how others are doing some very marvelous pieces...
and it always seems to me that the pieces I receive are far better than any
thing I could turn out!!!
 Keep having fun with your stamping..
Julia
system: You are Paula Tackett, 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 Barbara Hazen about "Re: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Barbara Hazen to Carol Shenkenberger <=-
CS> Um.  The only 'fondue pots' I am familiar with, are simular to a
CS> crockpot and plug into the wall.  That would not be safe.  If you mean
CS> however, a normal metal pot you place *in* another pot with heated
CS> water etc, it will be fine.

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assistant: I believe it's called a steamer pot, Boiler pot or otehr such thing. :)
Are you talkin about making your own candles? May I join you?
Paula
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system: You are Paula Tackett, 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: Ribbon Embroidery".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Sara Goldstein <=-
CS> Havent done it often, but when I do, it's to add to a pillowcase (as
CS> in a border). xxcarol

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assistant: WOW! That sounds lovely. I do a lot of cross stitch, but I can never use
a pattern. By hubby gets me a picture he likes and I enlarge as I start
sticthing. ~sigh~ There are so many patterens I would like to try, but I
can't seem to get it right. :)
Is it hard to sticth on the Ribbon?
Sorry for just jumpin in here..
Paula
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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 Carol Shenkenberger about "Bookmark?".

They wrote:
CS>> Grin, maybe I filed to late and didnt get added?  If so, keep me
CS>> in mind if  anyone fails to get a gift.  Be glad to send one over
CS>> to them. Taint fancy,  but it's my first attempt and wanted to
CS>> add name of person and date to it. xxcarol
WG>> I have made a few bookmarks, and learned to make tassels!  They
WG>> are f to do.  I started giving them to the people at church who
WG>> were baptiz with their name, date, place and location on them.
WG>> They seemed to li them.  Just thought I'd add what I do with the
WG>> ones I make; I'm not i the bookmark exchange.
CS> Cool!  I just have some cards and some fancy cutout patterns, but want
CS> to work in the name of the person on there. Hey, I'm new at that craft
CS> but obviously I cant do any wax stuff for this!
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.

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assistant: Hello Carol!
Saturday April 25 1998 15:54, Carol Shenkenberger wrote to WANDA GUIN:
What about having it heat encased in plastic like a driver's license? <G><
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 Becky Zec about "Some ideas".

They wrote:
BZ> Well, don't know if anyone will recognize my name but I was more
BZ> visible here during the last year of the Granny Square Exchange.
BZ> I'm a SysOp of a small BBS and have been reading the Crafting echo as
BZ> much as I can.  My husband and I have had Hub Trouble so sometimes I'm
BZ> lurking and sometimes I'm not.  :)  We are now getting our Fido mail
BZ> through Anne McCreary!
BZ> I've joined the Spring Fling Bookmark Exchange and have all four
BZ> bookmarks almost completed....just need some finishing touches.
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> envelopes, usually bills or junk mail, with the see through windows?
BZ> They showed cutting out the part of the envelopes with the windows
BZ> leaving as wide a margin as possible around the see through area.
BZ> You'll need two of them (say one is Side A and the other Side B). Then
BZ> they glued small dried, pressed flowers and little leaves on (Side A)
BZ> of the window with
BZ> the "wrong" side up, or the side that shows where the window is
BZ> adhered to the paper. Then they put glue on the paper margin of Side A
BZ> and matched up Side B with the "wrong" side facing down and so that
BZ> the flowers were sealed in and sandwiched between the two see through
BZ> windows. Now just decorate with rubber stamps or whatever on the front
BZ> side of the paper margin.  Then the last thing is to cut out around
BZ> the windows leaving about 1/2" to 3/4" so that the decoration around
BZ> the windows show.  If you wanted you can use a paper punch for
BZ> attaching a tassle.
BZ> I hope I described that so it's at least a little bit understandable!
>: )
BZ> Another idea instead of pressed flowers it to make a shaker card type
BZ> of window with different shaped sequins.
BZ> The finished ones sure were pretty and they were fast and easy to do!

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assistant: Hello Becky!
Tuesday April 28 1998 14:45, Becky Zec wrote to All:
Hi Becky!!!  It's only ONE "C" in there! <G>< hehehehe
What a wonderful Idea!!! <G><
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@gte.net
http://home1.gte.net/mcreary
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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 Barbara Hazen about "Re: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
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.
BH> When you are making different scented candles, don't the scents get
BH> mixed up since you are using the same pot?
BH> Also, what about using wicks that have been used in previous candles b
BH> have not been burned?  When I was experimenting, I got all my friends
BH> save there candles that had faded or were old.  Then, I melted the wax
BH> off the wicks to use them in my new candles.  How does it look and wor
CS> I've never tried that, but cant see why it wont work.  The biggest
CS> problem will be the wicks will be too small if they came from a taper
CS> type, to work in a fatter candle.  They will make good tapers though!
CS> You *can* knot pieces of shorter wick to make a longer one.  Just
CS> makes a big nodule in a dipped taper, and in a poured type candle,
CS> makes an odd 'over burn' when it hits that spot.
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> 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?
BH> Gee, I'm just full of questions today. (g)

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assistant: *** Quoting Barbara Hazen from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
Should work fine, in a pot of water as the melting pot then.
Not enough to matter.  I use most of the wax in the pot, and that is where
the scent is.
I've done them only once.  It's a real pain in the patootie. You end up, no
matter how hard you try, with little wax drips all over your kitchen.
I do the types in molds.  Neater, easier.  Too long to recall much on the one
'dipping session' really other than the mess.
Yes.  I alwaus do.
I have something like 10 coffee tins, for the differnt scents/colors, collect
til I have a candle worth, and remake it.
Grin, thats fine!
                                       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 Barbara Hazen about "Re: Candles, candles, can..".

They wrote:
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?

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assistant: *** Quoting Barbara Hazen from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
Works as a mold, but hard to pop a hole in the bottom if you want to wick it
that way instead of the method where you tie the wick to a bolt.  I wouldnt
even attempt to burn one in a cardboard container though.  At some point, it
would catch on fire while soaked in burnable wax....
As to the molds and spraying or greasing, no.  I have good quality metal
ones.  They dont need that.  Those treatments are just fancy additives.  It
makes it slightly easier to remove the sandle, but not enough so to make a
difference and cost *quite a bit*.  (Might add, you cant use regular grease
or pam.  That just melts into the wax.  You have to get special stuff and
it's more expensive and IMHO not worth the expense).
Acrylic molds are different.  Eventually you have to clean them with a spcial
solution, or toss them out.  That never happens with quality metal molds.
                                       xxcarol