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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 Carol Shenkenberger about "Little Crafters".

They wrote:
RH> alphabets programmed in; I like to use them for personalised gifts.
CS> Neat trick!  I do little sewing of that type, but I do craft more than
CS> the average person.  Mostly I make candles <g>.  Lately I taught a
CS> neighborhood young lady (age 10) how to make them and gave her her
CS> it's safe).  She brought me a candle just a few days ago!
CS> Chuckle, she decorated it with butterflies from her science collection
CS> which might gross some folks out, but it's very pretty even if too
CS> delicate to last long.

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assistant: Hi Carol,
My specialty for baby showers is a diaper bag (my own adaptation of one
we had years ago).  I put the last name of the family receiving it above
the pocket, that way if there are several in the church nursery, they
can identify their own quickly.  I try to get different fabrics for each
one but it's not always possible.
We tried some candle making one year; it was fun but not something we
really wanted to get into.  Got a bucket of sand from the beach (We were
living in coastal North Carolina.) and cast sand candles; then I tied
macrame holders.  Had to contend with a kitten that wanted to play with
the strings too. (G) We also did a cracked ice candle in a milk carton;
they are neat!
Give her points for creativity.  She thought of an unusual way to
display part of her collection.  She got a good start to a lifelong
interest in crafting too.
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
hafflys@primenet.com    FIDO 1:309/63.2
... Gone crazy, be back later. leave a message at the Beep!
system: You are Delia Stark, 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 "Air Rings".

They wrote:
> I love your description of these earrings and I'm anxious to
> find some stamps to try them with.
> Perhaps it's time to start an earring exchange again.  Is this
> something you might take part in?
> Do you have any other unique ideas for earrings?  How do you
> usually make yours?

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assistant: We were talking about ear rings and you said:
hehehehe...I'll send you some if you'll take the bills that they came with!
Perhaps....I've got so many projects going.  It would depend on the medium,
and how busy I am at the time.
Haven't seen anything else unique...that stamp earring thing I saw a couple
of years ago.  No, I don't usually make mine.  I only have a few pair that I
wear all the time, and then a couple pair to go with specific outfits.
I understand there are some very accomplished jewerly makers on this echo :-)
dee
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 Susan Bewick about "Re: FEB QBE - I WON!".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Susan Bewick to Shauna Charron <=-
SB> SUE threaded her needle and said to SHAUNA
SB> That's great about you getting ready to quilt your PAQ1! Mine is still
SB> a  UFO.
SB> I just didn't want white on white making it too bright white. I
SB> thought  most of us would have some white on cream in our stash or
SB> scraps. Hope  it isn't a problem for you to get the cream fabric. I'll
SB> be looking  forward to a block from you, too.
SB> Hugs from 'Winterpeg',
SB> Sue
SB> Sue Bewick
SB> sbewick@wpcusrgrp.org  IRC: SueBq
SB> ~ If ISP bounces, SUSANEB@AOL.COM ~
SB> Life's a stitch, sew have fun, & may your seamripper gather dust!"
SB> -!- QScan/PCB v1.17b / 01-0105
SB>  ! Origin: 1:348/206 Muddy Waters 204-231-4507 (1:348/206)

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assistant: I had to finish your block first before starting to quilt my PAQl.
     That's because once the walking foot is on, I don't want to take it
     off until I am finished :)
     Re: QBE
     Well, I went out and bought some for my stash, now I have some.
     Your block went together nicely and went out in the mail on Thursday
     I think,  - too late for you to get it in time for the drawing.
     It is my second log cabin - the first one was made for Pat Knox in
     the MQBE.
     Let me know when you get it.
     ttyl  Shauna
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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 Pat Knox about "Re: my block".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Pat Knox to Shauna Charron <=-
PK> Well, during the time that the Underground Railway was in operation
PK> (for runaway slaves) they did Log Cabins with black squares for the
PK> middle.  These were hung out on the clothesline to signify a safe
PK> place for slaves.  Then you can put yellow in the center also to
PK> signify the hearth (yellow and red are quite common).  Of course there
PK> is the ones like Susan wants where you substitute a 4" block for the
PK> center.  Then there are the twisted log cabins.

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assistant: Hi Pat!
     Thanks for the bit of history on log cabins.  It's nice to know
     why certain colors are used for the center square.
     And I never knew about the other variations.  That's why it's so
     neat to have someone here on the echo with this knowledge at
     their fingertips.
     Now if someone asks for a logcabin, I'll have to ask which
     variation.
     ttyl  Shauna
... Catch the Blue Wave!
system: You are Robin Payton, 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 "Crafting Birthdays".

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assistant: March birthdays are just around the corner.  Please join me in
wishing the following Crafting echo participants a happy one!
 Gayle Bushey                                   3/ 1
 Iris Jones                                     3/ 1
 Lynne Webb                                     3/ 1
 Marcy Trietley                                 3/ 6
 Roseanne Coulter                               3/ 9
 Sylvia Lewis                                   3/ 9
 Teresa Johnson                                 3/17
 Roseanne Brown                                 3/25
 Julia Sidebottom                               3/26
 Davey Socko                                    3/30
 Val Lee                                        3/31
       If I missed your name, happy birthday anyway, and tell me so
that I can include it next year!
system: You are Lynne Webb, 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 Secret Pal about "I adore you!".

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assistant: I wuv you my secret pal  what can I say
I've just finished opening up my March gift, and yes as you can see I
did manage to wait until my birthday to open it.
I am awed by the lovely coffee mug that plays happy birthday whenever
you lift it up.  I've never seen anything like it here.  I hope that I
dont wear it out, I drink gallons of coffee. LOLOLOL
Another cook book for my collection.  Soon I may have more cookbooks
than my sister in law.  She collects them too.  I cant wait to get to
the grocery store to get the ingredients to try a new recipe.  I was
soooo uplifted by the cherub sticker book.  So very Victorian and I love
anything victorian. I know just where to use them too It seems some of
my snail mail is extremely slow and may need a helpful wing or two.  You
are such an adorable tease  I feel you've been at this secret pal stuff
before, cause you are so inventive.  I cannot wait to get stitching on
my Tea for Two bookmark (could that hold a clue to your identity?)  But
I promise to wait until you send the next piece to it.
I hope the your secret pal is as good to you as you've been too me cause
you're the BEST.
Love, Peace, and Happiness is yours guaranteed
Lynne
PS  Send more name clues--I'm clueless!!!!!!!!!!!
system: You are Velma Bourn, 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 Ann Ligon about "Re: Octopus doll".

They wrote:
AL>.MSGID: 1:215/34.0 21853159
>.PID: ViaMAIL! v1.30  96-0348
>Oh you're welcome.
>Glad that I could help you out.
>Used to work for the Park and Rec Dept in craftgs when I was a kid...so
>I learned alot of these patterns by heart.
AL>Funny how one can dredge them out of memory after almost 30 years.
AL>I own a yarn compnay...if you'd be interested in receiving "seconds"
>in yarn just give me a P.O. Box to send it to.
AL>-Q-
AL>--- ViaMAIL!/WC4 v1.30
> * Origin: ViaMAIL! - Lightning Fast Mailer for WC4!  (1:215/34)

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assistant: Ann, I don't want to sound like a bum, but is this offer available to
anyone?  I am working with five little girls (neighbors & nieces and my
own daughter) and would be interested to see what you have available.
Do you sell these in lots?  We knit, crochet, needlepoint on plastic
canvas.  At this time I am also knitting caps, mittens, and scarfs in
matching sets for our Head Start kids through our local RSVP program. We
need 75 sets for next fall.  I have bought yarn by the box at garage
sales when I can find it.
My address is 809 N. Montana  Miles City, MT  5930l.  Please let me know
if you can help us.
system: You are Marj Cooper, 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 Gladys Bowersox about "New ideas".

They wrote:
GB>Keep looking for new ideas and I am hoping someone on the
GB>echo channel will come up with new ideas

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assistant: I'd rather be doing beads or crocheting
PMFBU Gladys, but I wonder if you have ever made "Hawaiin Snow
Shoes"...they are kinda useless, but fun to make and a real conversation
piece.
Also, I think everyone has made the knitted dishcloths that you knit
from corner to corner (diagonally), but I have been making the circular
ones lately and they are great.  Makes a nice gift, putting two or three
on a wooden spoon, using the spoon bowl as a face with a dishcloth hat,
skirt and shawl.  My daughters and daughters-in-law love them...even my
sons!! (the knitted dishcloths)
Rubber stamps have just arrived here, so maybe the above have been there
years ago!  Love the messages between you and Bettie!  You both are so
interesting.  Take care.  Marj
 * OLX 2.1 TD * FROM THE BEST COAST OF CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA
system: You are Marj Cooper, 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 baskets".

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assistant: Hi from the Great White North!  (and especially from my yard full of
Ponderosa Pine Trees)
I saw something about pine straw baskets on here some time ago, and
asked what this pine straw was.  I was told that it is pine needles.
Donna Lewis mentioned to me that the long, 6-8 inch needles off my trees
would be ideal for this and that you knew how to make these baskets.
I have never seen this art and would love to know more about it.  Can
you help me??
If I can do anything in return, just let me know.  Many thanks!
Marj Cooper
(in C  eh?  N  eh?  D  eh?)
 * OLX 2.1 TD * Creative clutter is better than idle neatness!
system: You are Joan Kelly, 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 Ann Ligon about "LEATHER CRAFTING".

They wrote:
AL> I have a local supply place where scrap leather is available in
AL> sizes up to 1 x 1 foot for .50 cents...if you or anyone else is
AL> interested....the snail mail shipping charges would still make this
AL> a good deal.

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assistant: Ann Ligon wrote in a message to Bob Steel:
Hi!
Would that include the really soft, thin pieces of suede that could be used
as backing for beaded earrings?  Where I am, it is really difficult to find
that stuff, and when I do find it, the cost is usually $2 for a patch-size
piece.
Thanks!
Joan
system: You are Beverly Cohen, 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 Marilee Miller about "Dolls".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Marilee Miller to Beverly Cohen <=-
MM> Thanks for sharing this.  I'm going to save it until I'm a little more
MM> familiar with operating on the internet.  But I would like to see what
MM> goes on there.

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assistant: Hi Marilee,
I sure hope you will decide to join us.  It's so much more fun when
everyone joins in and shares their own experiences and tips.  There
is *so* much to learn about dollmaking.  And since I don't have any
viable doll shops anywhere in my area, I have had to rely on the
mailing list, books and magazines, etc., for the knowledge that I
have.
Take care,
Beverly
... Ceramists get all fired up
___ Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Beverly Cohen, 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 Wanda Guin about "baby-heads".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Wanda Guin to Marilee Miller <=-
WG> I have had an upper respiratory infection with laryngytis, and
WG> just have not written much to anyone in awhile.  I'm trying to
WG> get some mail answered now, but will take a little doing.  I'll
WG> write you more later.

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assistant: Hi Wanda,
Hope you are feeling a lot better by now.  We've had the creeping
crud going through our family.  I know how you feel.
TTYL,
Beverly
... So many projects, so little time...
___ Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Carolyn Donner, 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 Wanda Guin about "Christmas gift!".

They wrote:
-> Hello!  I just recieved your Christmas gift, Feb. 25, 1997!  I was so
-> surprised to get it.  It is a beautiful green cloth-like ball, with a
-> white piece of felt on the top of it, making it look like an apple
-> ornamement, to go on the tree.  It is just beautiful!

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assistant: Hi Wanda,
I'm glad you liked it, but I never sent out anything like that.  There
are several other Carolyn's in this echo.  Maybe it was from one of
them.
Carolyn
system: You are Carolyn Donner, 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 "Re: MQBE".

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assistant: Hi Nancy,
    Thanks so much for sending along the addresses.  They did arrive.
I'll try to get the quilt blocks in the mail soon, but of course it
won't be in time for the drawing, but that's ok.  I just enjoy doing
them.  :-)
Carolyn
system: You are Susan Bewick, 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 "Feb QBE received".

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assistant: SUSAN threaded her needle and said to TERESA
Your QBE block arrived today. Thanks for making it for me.  I really
like the gold speckled fabric you used.  Coincidently, I made the same
block, paper-pieced in 6 inch size, for a heart block swap on
Interquilt, my internet online guild.
That makes 3 blocks I've received, with 3 days to go, and only one
eligible participant for the draw.
I thought that I chose an easy, and time-appropriate block but the
exchange seems to be dwindling in interest. This makes the blocks I've
received more special and thank you again.
Sue in 'Winterpeg'
Sue Bewick
sbewick@wpcusrgrp.org  IRC: SueBq
~ If ISP bounces, SUSANEB@AOL.COM ~
Life's a stitch, sew have fun, & may your seamripper gather dust!"
system: You are Susan Bewick, 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, Sylvia Lewis, Nancy about "QBE winners".

They wrote:
S>> Well, it worked out that I drew someone's name that hadn't won
S>> before. This has been a fun exchange.

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assistant: TO: All, Sylvia Lewis, Nancy Bird
SUSAN threaded her needle and said to SYLVIA
HI Sylvia,
And I'm so glad that you drew my name!
It is the last day of February and to date I've received 3 blocks; one
from Julia S., Pat Knox and Teresa Herman. We don't get Saturday mail
delivery here in Winnipeg so I will wait til Monday afternoon (after
the Canada Post man has been here). I hope that is ok with everyone.
I'll post a message to the winner and the echo on Monday afternoon.
Have a great weekend, all!
Susan Bewick
IRC: SueBQ
Email: sbewick@wpcusrgrp.org OR susaneb@aol.com
Fido Netmail=> Muddy Waters BBS: 1:348/206
CMPQwk1.42#8074 Wisdom consists of knowing when to avoid perfection.
system: You are Marilee Miller, 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 "Needles_Threads echo".

They wrote:
NB> (Shhh) Teresa Johnson was yacking away to Nancy Bird over the back
NB> and
NB> this is what I heard!
tj> I'll try to get this one again, but I've been having lots of troubles.
tj> Tells me everytime that the area is unknown!!  Any helpful hints or
tj> suggestions?????  Talk to you soon, Teresa
NB> I guess just try it again - it's back on the backbone, so it's there.

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assistant: On (26 Feb 97) Nancy Bird wrote to Teresa Johnson...
ence,
You are speaking of the FIDONET backbone?
Or is there an internet backbone?
Marilee
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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 Delia Stark about "Air Rings".

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assistant: HI
Your response to my question about earrings made from stamps gave me a
chuckle.  I think I can get the stamps to make them with.  I only hope I
can make something I'll want to wear afterwards.  The idea sounds so
cute, it called to me to try it.
I have more than enough earrings since I made a few to sell and few of
them sold.  I'm much better at making jewelry than I am at marketing it.
You said you were working on tons of projects but didn't mention what
they were.  The way we did the exchange last time was that tI divided
the group of interested exchangers into groups of 5.  Each person sent
a pair of earrings in any medium they chose to make them in.  Each
person then wound up with 4 pair they didn't make/4 new ideas.  I
thought it was fun (and earrings are lightweight and easy to send).
Take care.
Sara
system: You are Marj Cooper, 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 Tami Thomas about "polar fleece".

They wrote:
TT>Marj!  I would love to see one of these boots!  But instead of sending me
TT>could you just maybe draw a picture of one, or something along those
TT>have lots of polar fleece scraps, I make and sell hats.  But I think my
TT>would love these too.  He has long hair on his legs ( part cocker ) and it
TT>up so bad in the snow and his feet get so cold, I would love to make him
TT>I am thinking about making some for my goats feet too.  At shows, we wrap
TT>with a tape to keep the legs and hooves clean after we get them ready, but
TT>think little booties over them would look so cute, besides, the tape wears
TT>if you walk them around on it ( which my son does, cause he gets nervous
TT>thinks it helps the goat to "rehearse")
TT>I will gladly pay postage, and if you insist on sending a boot, i will pay
TT>that too.  For that matter I will buy a set from you sister (so if you
TT>send a copy, send my your address and I will send off a check for a
TT>set.)
TT>- Tami
TT>--- Maximus/2 3.01
TT> * Origin: Covenant Family BBS   Tacoma, Washington (1:138/228)

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Sounds like this may be your answer!  Don't know about the goat, but I
know the stuff wears pretty good for the dog.  Our dog is an American
Eskimo with the long hair too, so I know what you mean.  Sure has made a
difference for him.  He enjoys his walks now...even at -20. (That is
Centigrade, which would be...ah....-20 X 1.8 = -36 + 32 = -4 Fahrenheit!
Whew!!  ( I will NEVER get used to this Metric stuff!) By the time I
figure out how fast I am going (Km/hr X 8 divided by 5 = MPH) I have a
speeding ticket!!
Anyway, if you want to E-mail me your address, I will send you a bootee!
Address:  marj.cooper@snboot.netshop.net
(or you can just post it on here, if you want)  Take care!  Marj
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complete
 * OLX 2.1 TD * Hanging: An early Western form of bungee jumping.
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 Mary Brown about "pergamano craft".

They wrote:
> Hi Donna;
MB>This looks to be a very nice craft to be doing and if I wasn't so darn
MB>I'd love to get into it too.
MB> Be looking for my mail sometime this next week or so.

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assistant: MB > I watched Aileens Crafts on TV the other day and saw some pretty good
MB > samples of your pergamano craft and it is indeed very beautiful..
  I've been watching since they started showing it last year, but haven't
gotten into it yet, as I don't have an alternative source for the paper.
As far as I know, there isn't anyone here in Albany, GA that is even carrying
the kits.
MB > the paper I have seen so far is not like the ones they were using.
MB > Theirs looked to be kind of still and milky white and you could see
MB > shadows throught them. Now I know exactly what you are looking for...but
I've been going to some of the printing cos. here to see if I could find the
paper I'm looking for, so far, no luck   :-(
MB > I will get some of the parchment out and sent this next week, of the
MB > ones that I have.
I want the parchment for RSing.  What I've seen so far is not as
elegant/delicate as what I'm looking for.
busy,
That's one of the reasons also, that I haven't committed to it.
MB > Maybe you could send me a sample of what you are doing with it.
MB > I love butterflies and flowers.
The butterflies are what made me take such a long look at doing pergamano.
They also showed some angels at Christmas that were really pretty.
It's the delicate effect that I like so well, and keeps my interest piqued.
Thanks, and I'm also looking for the catalogs you told me about.  Tried to
get samples of the paper from MEI, but they don't have any available.
Thanks for all your help.
Happy crafting,
Donna