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

user: You are replying to All about "spc 97".

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assistant: Hello everyone!
    as you can see I am back on a part time basis.  I won't be here
    every day but I will try to do this mail thingy at least once a
    week!  Any way this past week to my wondering surprise I recieved a
    box in the mail!
    Yep it was from my secret pal!!!!  What a pal you are too... In it
    was a mug and three packages of some very delicious hot choclate
    mixes.... My son wanted to try one and I told him no they were for
    me.  So I have been enjoying them slowly savoring every delicious
    cup. My pal also included some of my favorite candy hearts and I was
    able to portion them out so they lasted for three days.  Believe me
    it took will power to do that.  Thank you so much for brightening up
    my new home with the mug and chocolates.... Everything is working
    out so splendedly and we are finally having fun!  Thanks again for
    being a wonderful pal!
Penny Powers
Cat lover & child cuddler
system: You are Pat Knox, 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 "June QBE".

They wrote:
PK> I still can't believe I won, but two wonderful ladies are helping me
PK> to believe it!  Teresa Herman and Dorothy Ferris.  I received
PK> from both of them today!  Teresa sent me a beautiful log cabin that
PK> is larger
PK> than the 12 1/2" I asked for.  Teresa cutting this down will feel
PK> like a crime!
TH> Hi Pat:
TH> I realize my block was too big, but before I put that last round
TH> on, it didn't seem to measure quite right.  So Rather than start
TH> all over from scratch, I thought I would add that last round.  I
TH> hope it works for you without too much trouble.

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assistant: Teresa Herman wrote in a message to Pat Knox:
Don't worry about it Teresa.  It will work just fine!
Later!,
           Pat
system: You are Pat Knox, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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

They wrote:
MH> Hi to All,
MH>  Just wanted you to know that I now have 2 mini blocks, one from
MH> Julia Sidebottom and one from Teresa Herman. (A few others have
MH> said they would be participating this month.) If you have thought
MH> of joining in our exchange, this would be a good month to do it as
MH> your chances of winning are pretty good!!   I have requested a 6
MH> 1/2" unfinished mini, design of your choice. Colors could be mauve,
MH> country blue, and/or sea green and cream - OR colors of your
MH> choice.   Thanks again to Julia and Teresa for your blocks!!

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assistant: Maureen Hoffman wrote in a message to All:
Hi Maureen!
I finished your block Saturday evening.  It will go in the mail today along
with my CMQBE block for Holly.  Let me know when you receive it.  Feels so
good to be caught up (at least with my echo exchanges!).
Later!,
           Pat
system: You are Wanda Guin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Laura Thomas about "Re: Borax".

They wrote:
-=>I distinctly overheard Lee Ann Hamm say to Laura Thomas<=-
>Mix 1Tablespoon borax and 1/2 cup water measure 2 tablespoons of white

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assistant: Laura,
Where in the store can I find borax?  I have looked in the soap powder
section, and haven't found it.
Thanks,
Wanda
... Always forgive your enemies.  They HATE that!
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system: You are James Mckenzie, 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 "Borax".

They wrote:
-=>> I distinctly overheard Lee Ann Hamm say to Laura Thomas<=-
WG> Laura,
>> Mix 1Tablespoon borax and 1/2 cup water measure 2 tablespoons of
>> white
WG> Where in the store can I find borax?  I have looked in the soap powder
WG> section, and haven't found it.

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assistant: Hello WANDA!
22 Jun 97 23:16, WANDA GUIN wrote to LAURA THOMAS:
Ask the store where it keeps 20 Mule Team Borax.  Our store keeps it in a
special area.  We looked for it for about 20 minutes when a clerk came by
asking what we were looking for.  It was at the end of the aisle with the
household cleasers and polishes.
James
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system: You are Holly Sullivan, 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 "Re: Borax".

They wrote:
> Where in the store can I find borax?  I have looked in the soap powder
> section, and haven't found it.

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assistant: I think I saw WANDA GUIN say to LAURA THOMAS on 22 Jun 97  23:16:00:
In my grocery store, they tend to hide it either on the very top or the very
bottom of the shelves.  A well known brand is 20 Mule Team Borax.
:)---Holly--<--<-@
hollys@geocities.com  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
system: You are Tammy Tapke, 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 "Vicki Oldfather".

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assistant: I have not been in here for over 2 years. I was wondering if
Vicki Oldfather was still active in here? I have some magazines to send her.
Thanks,
Tammala
system: You are Susan Siegel, 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 "Ribbon Embroidery".

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assistant: hello Sara-
        Thank you for replying...I did go to Walmart and Joannes fabrics last
daturday , but I did not see any ribbon embroidery that I liked or that I
could afford!However, Joannes had all their crosstitch kits 50% off- I only
got 2 kits, one is a sampler that has a Noah's ark and says"Be prepared
remember it was not raining when Noah built the ark"I also bought a stamped
croosstitch it which is a "Welcome sampler" with flowers and the alphabet.I
worked on that for a bit, but went back tothe sampler.
        I have only been doing X-stitch for 2 years now, I started with
stamped and only vetnured into counted about 6 months ago.I was always so
afraid of counted, it looked so hard,but it really isn't.I am hoping that
ribbon emdroidery will be the same.I am off this weekend and hope to go to
Ben Franklins to look around again.Wish me luck!
        What are you wroking on now?Where in the bronx are you from?Most of
my family still lives there.Write soon!
    Sue
system: You are Susan Siegel, 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 Gail Church about "ribbon embroidery".

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assistant: Hello Gail-
        Thank you for your offer to help with my first ribbon embroidery.I
did look last week, but the one store (besides Walmart) had a very limited
selection.I could not find anything I liked or could afford!I am hoping to go
to a bigger craft store this weekend and get an oppurtunity to check out a
bigger selection.My fido feed was down for a a week or so- did you ever get
the floss I sent you? If you ever need more or anything else- please let me
know!
              Sue Siegel
system: You are Laura Thomas, 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 Lee Ann Hamm about "Kids Craft".

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assistant: To be honest with you I start to mix it in a bowl and when it comes time
to add the glue I transfer it to a zip lock baggie and hand it to the
kids to knead through the closed bag.  It works great and even the
smallest of them can "help" make it.
Enjoy it.  BTW a box of boraxo lasts a LONG time if it's only used for
the slime.
Laura
system: You are Wanda Guin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to James Mckenzie about "Re: Borax".

They wrote:
-=>I distinctly overheard James Mckenzie say to Wanda Guin<=-
WG> Where in the store can I find borax?
JM> Ask the store where it keeps 20 Mule Team Borax.

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assistant: James,
Thanks!  I've got it on my "to do" list! :)
Wanda
... He that seeketh findeth...Luke 11:10
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system: You are Wanda Guin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Holly Sullivan about "Re: Borax".

They wrote:
-=>I distinctly overheard Holly Sullivan say to Wanda Guin<=-
> Where in the store can I find borax?
HS> In my grocery store, they tend to hide it either on the very top or

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assistant: Holly,
 Thanks for the reply!  The people here are so helpful.  I'll look for
 it the next time I get to the store.
 Wanda
... Ask and you shall receive.
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system: You are Vicki Oldfather, 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 Tammy Tapke about "me".

They wrote:
TT> I have not been in here for over 2 years. I was wondering if
TT> Vicki Oldfather was still active in here? I have some magazines to
TT> send her.

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assistant: Hello Tammy!
22 Jun 97, Tammy Tapke writes to All:
    Yes, I'm here...lurk most often, but do occaisionally post.  As far as
what I'm interested in...most anything except miniatures.  Cross Stitch,
Hardanger, Quilting, Fabric painting, tole painting, rubberstamping, all
around crafts.
    I was surprised (and pleased) to get your note.  So what have you been up
to?
Vicki
system: You are Gail Church, 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 Carolyn Latham about "sponge painting".

They wrote:
CL> *** Quoting Gail Church to Carolyn Latham dated 06-20-97 ***
> Thanks for the tips. I was hoping to not blot the sponge on spare
> newspaper or such.... kinda cheap and don't want waste the paint. :-)
CL>     I'm sure you could just squeeze any excess paint
CL> out of the sponge... you would just need a good pair of
CL> rubber gloves to protect your hands.

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assistant: Hi Carolyn,
I was hoping I could find a method that didn't require paint up to my elbows!
Paint and I seem to have a fasniation for each other <G> I'm sure I'll find a
method I can live with. I'll let you know which one worked for me !
Gail
system: You are Sylvia 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 Holly Sullivan about "Re: QBE".

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assistant: Hi Holly,
   � Warm & Natural 100 percent cotton is best for machine quilting; Hobbs
Heirl
   � 80% cotton - 20% polyester blend is FANTASTIC for hand quilting.. it's
like
   � knife thru warm butter, it quilts so smoothly.   Maybe if you try one of
th
   � Hobbs batts next time, you'll have an easier time of it??
I am considering taking a batting class offered this summer at a local
quilt shop.  They will offer a kit that includes a sample of every batt
that they can find.
The problem that I was having hand quilting the cotton batt was that I
was bending and breaking needles rapidly.  A friend and I tried every
brand of needle we had between us.  A couple of weeks later another
friend overheard my complaints.  (both of these women teach at the local
quilt shop)  She asked what size needle that I had been using.  Up until
that point I hadn't thought of changing the size.  Anyway, she said she
always uses a #8 needle when quilting a cotton batt.  She gave me one out
of her kit, and I immediately stopped hating my project.  I had been
using a #10, and the #8 made a world of difference.  I have another PIP
(project in progress) that also has a cotton batt.  I changed the needle
to an #8 there also.  It is my "Centennial Quilt", and I wanted the
cotton for the old fashioned look.  I am 1/4" quilting it, but even then
I had been bending needles.  The star quilt had crosshatching that went
through alot of seams.
Thanks for your opinion.  I really do like to know what works well for
others.  BTW, I will have a block for you by the end of next week.  And
since I had recently won, don't even put my name in the hat.
Sylvia
   �
   � Just another opinion for you to consider.  :-)
   �
   �
   � :)---Holly--<--<-@         <== Team Amiga/DLG ==>
   �
   � hollys@geocities.com  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
   �
   � --- DLG Pro v1.16/DLGMail v2.63
system: You are Sylvia 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 Pat Knox about "QBE".

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assistant: Hi Pat,
Just wanted to let you know that I have finished a block for you.  I
won't be able to get to the PO until Wednesday though.  This one turned
out nicely.  I got the pattern from a Quilt World Magazine, and it is
called "Aunt Lailah's Broken Dish".  They have a photo of an antique
quilt with this pattern.  Makes me want to piece one of my own.  Maybe
one of these days, but right know I have too many other obligations to
finish up.
BTW, it is great to be back!
Sylvia
system: You are Sylvia 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 Maureen Hoffman about "MQBE".

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assistant: Hi Maureen,
   �  I was happy to see about 20 messages tonight on the echo, the most in
week
   � Glad you are back again and thanks in advance for the block!
I finished your block.  It is called "Twin Star".  My local guild is
offering a block pattern every month.  Since their theme this year is "Be
a star, come shine with us"  (totally corny) all the patterns are stars.
They give the pattern in both 12" and six inch sizes.  I have been doing
them in the six inch size.  So while making my twin star, I made you one
as well.  I hope that you like it.  It won't get into the mail until
Wednesday.  If it makes it there in time for the drawing, I believe that
I am eligible again for the mini drawing.
Sylvia
system: You are Susan Verstraete, 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 Laura Thomas about "KIDS CRAFT".

They wrote:
LT>the ball and find my kids crafts.  Vacation Bible School starts the end
>of July and my dear sweet husband volunteered me to do the crafts.  I am
>thinking of ways to get him back...Maybe I should volunteer him to do
>nursery (Very evil grin).
LT> I found a neat craft on the internet using a
>balloon and filling it with rice to make juggling balls.  Then you put
>another balloon (with holes cut in several places) over it going the
>opposite way and you have a 2 tone juggling ball.  Havent tried making

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assistant: Hi Laura,
 I'm the VBS craft director this year, too.
We tried the juggling balls
and were not happy with result, although your mileage may vary. <G> The
balls had a bad habit of exploding all over the carpeting - I think it
had something to do with the fact that the balls sort of "stuck" to
each other, and pulling them apart weakened the latex? Anyway, we didn't
use the idea so as not to incur the wrath of mom's all over the city.
Stay tuned - I'll post some of my files from crafts gone by, and a new
one that's good from this year's bunch.
Susan
Susan
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system: You are Susan Verstraete, 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 Laura Thomas about "KIDS CRAFT              1".

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assistant: Hi!
The following are some kid crafts files from years gone by - my
apologies to the original posters if I deleted your name.
system: You are Susan Verstraete, 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 Laura Thomas about "KIDS CRAFT             10".

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assistant: (Continued from previous message)
causes the odor to blend with the salts. This bath salt is very
soothing and makes for a very relaxed bath.
Susan
 * 1st 2.00 #8177 * homewks@sound.net    www.soundnet/~homewks
system: You are Susan Verstraete, 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 Laura Thomas about "KIDS CRAFT".

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assistant: Hi Laura,
Now for this year's best craft (so far)
Salt candle
Need:
1 baby food jar
powdered tempera
salt
birthday candle
paraffin
Mix about 1 TBS of tempera powder with one cup of salt to color the
salt. Make several colors. We are doing the "fiery furnace" so we used
red, yellow, orange and black. Layer the salt in the jars, slanting the
jar a little to make it more interesting than "flat" layers. Use the
black color last, at least 1/2 inch. All the layers of salt should only
reach about 3/4 of the way up the jar. Using a toothpick, gently poke
holes around the edges of the salt - the black will slip down the sides
in stripes, it's like sand painting.
Next, push a birthday candle into the middle of the baby food jar and
fill the jar with melted paraffin. The paraffin holds the salt so that
the design stays, and you have created an attractive candle. I'm using
this craft for all my classes from preschool to 5th grade, but helping
some classes more than others.
Blessings,
Susan
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system: You are Holly Sullivan, 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 Sylvia Lewis about "Re: QBE".

They wrote:
> BTW, I will have a block for you by the end of next week.  And
> since I had recently won, don't even put my name in the hat.

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assistant: I think I saw Sylvia Lewis say to Holly Sullivan on 21 Jun 97  10:10:10:
:-)  I'd love to have it, thank you so much!!  I have to ask Pat anyway who's
eligible and all that when it comes time for the drawing next week.
:)---Holly--<--<-@
hollys@geocities.com  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
system: You are Holly Sullivan, 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 Sylvia Lewis about "Re: Quilting and stuff".

They wrote:
>  3 Talking of quilts shows - Our fair board needs to get something to
>  3 display the quilts that are brought in.  We don't have more than
>  3 15 entries but it would be nice to have them displayed properly.
>  3 I have an idea for a frame with double dowels on top. But I'm not
>  3 sure whether I should get this built.  Have you seen other ways
>  3 we could display quilts?  We cannot use hang from the ceiling
>  | idea.
> Our guild has these racks that they use.  I am not sure what they are
> called though.  The two side poles have tripod stands.  The poles are
> adjustable in height.  The poles hold another pole across the top which
> goes into the hanging sleeve of the quilt.  I am not sure where they got
> the stands from, but I can check with the guild pres. the next time I see
> her.

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assistant: I think I saw SYLVIA LEWIS say to SHAUNA CHARRON on 21 Jun 97  10:10:10:
Photographic supply houses.  :-)
:)---Holly--<--<-@
hollys@geocities.com  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
system: You are Sharon Rhoads, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jackie Lane about "Re: sendinG blocks".

They wrote:
>  JL> Hello I was wonderin ow I miGHt be able to join.  I would like to
>  JL> also know tHe rules.    THANKS
>
> Hope you join us and Welcome to Crafting!
>
JL> no one Had answered me yet is tHere one for crocHeted squares??? If
JL> not wHy  not???

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assistant: Do you mean like crocheted Granny Squares?  I saw a jacket that was made of
granny squares and no two were alike.  I didn't know there were so many types
of granny squares.
                              T'Kaat
system: You are Sharon Rhoads, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wendy Buchanan about "Re: ALERT! Old mail repli".

They wrote:
WB> Thanks!  Now that we have that settled, have you been feeling
WB> like doing more crafting lately, I hope?  I've been doing
WB> things I didn't feel like doing to start, but once I get into
WB> them I forget that I didn't *feel* like doing them, and really
WB> enjoy myself.

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assistant: I know what you mean. :)  I have been poking around in my yarn and patterns,
but haven't started anything yet.  I need to clean my knitting machine before
I can use it... I don't have a cover for it, so dust and stuff collects on it
and down in the needlebed.  It's a job I enjoy doing, though.  My brain is
spinning with ideas but I can't settle on any of them.  I have an unfinished
baby blanket that needs one last section before I crochet the edges.  I've
been thinking of knitting squares and sewing them into something, like a
blanket, or
a jacket or something.  I have a lot of small amounts of different kinds of
yarn, I'd like to make use of them somehow.  It is so hard to pick a
direction to turn to get started again.  I'd like to make some money, if I
could, but I don't have any idea what people would buy or how to market my
creations.
                                   T'Kaat
                                   Rainbow Roads