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system: You are Kay Mainguth, 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 "Combining Crafts".

They wrote:
PK> KM> Why not combine the two!
PK>Um, that would take too long for me!  I like the instant gratification
PK>quilting gives me!
PK>Which reminds me that I need Tom to put up three more
PK>quilt holders for me so that I can put the design wall up!

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assistant: hat
Ha ha ha....I hear ya!
I don't have room for a quilt block let alone a design wall!!!  :)
...
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system: You are Roseanne Coulter, 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 "SPC".

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assistant: Hello my friend,
Yesterday the postwoman asked me to come down to my mailbox to collect
a piece of registered mail.  She said I have more stuff from
herrschners.  So I go downstairs thinking that they have sent the rest
of my floss order.  I was quite puzzled when she handed me a box with
a herrschners envelope on top of it.  I thought "Herrschners shouldn't
be sending me anything in a box. What could they be sending?"  Of
course she wouldn't let go of the box so I could look until I signed
her little paper so I did a quick scribble and grabbed the box. <G>
When I lifted the envelope and saw the words Secret Pal written in the
corner my eyes lit up.  I told her this is a VERY GOOD mail day...keep
up the good work. ;)
I love the tea.  I am a tea totaller so the Lemon Soother tea is much
appreciated.  And I think I will take the advise of the story on the
box and sip the tea while soaking in the tub and trying out the soaps
that you sent.  The sun, moon and star soaps are so pretty and they
smell really nice.  I have to hide the cocoa's from my son or I'll
never get to taste them.  Chocolate/cinamon and Chocolate/rasberry
sound really delicious.  Thank you so much for the wonderful treats.
I'm sorry to hear that the item you made is lost in the mail.  Now you
have me curious as to what it was.  I do hope you get it back.  If it
ever makes it here I'll let you know.
TTYL...Roseanne.
Rosebud@outer-net.com
bp112@freenet.toronto.on.ca
 * It's a Singer, Captain Picard!  Make it sew.
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 Jeannelou Truitt about "needle tatting".

They wrote:
JT>     Trying needle tatting doesn't take  courage.  All it takes is a
JT> long [dull] needle and some thread [knitcrosheen  works best for self
JT> training]. If you should fail, who's to know you even tried??????
<G><
JT> My problem comes when i try to make the second ring, it draws up in a
JT> funny position.  Someday i am going to find a teacher. Shalom,  ll
<G><

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assistant: Hello Jeannelou!
Tuesday July 01 1997 07:28, Jeannelou Truitt wrote to Lee Ann Hamm:
Do you make sure to "tie off" your first ring???  It makes a big difference.
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
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 Dorothy Ferris about "Fido Friends".

They wrote:
> point.  As I sat admiring the block I realized something that is very
> important.  The friends that are made here are the best people one
> could ever hope to have in their life.  We are all so fortunate to have
> the friendships we have made in this echo.

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assistant: HI Dorothy,
*** Quoting Dorothy Ferris to All dated 07-01-97 ***
I couldn't agree with you more if I tried... The fido "family" here is and
has been so much a part of my life the last several years... And getting to
know so many of you has definitly impacted my life in very special ways that
I could not even begin to measure!
 I never want to be without the many friends I have made here.
Julia
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 Dorothy Ferris about "QBE".

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assistant: Hi Dorothy,
 Of course you can expect to get a block from me!!! I will try to get it made
up for you this week!  I am sooooo excited for you... I hope you get all
kinds of blocks this month. <and I am sure you will>.
 I am a bit behind here on the mail but trying to catch up here today...
Congratulations!!!!
Julia
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 Dorothy Ferris about "Name of block?".

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assistant: HI Dorothy,
 The first block looks like it could be "Monkey Wrench" or "Hole in the Barn
Door" or a variation of that block... the Second one looks like "Annie's
Star" or "Sister's Choice"...  So many of these blocks have various names and
will depend sometimes on just how you lay out the fabrics... hope this helps
a bit...
Julia
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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Re: Hello".

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
  I have definitely been thinking of you when I was packing and all the boxes
started to get higher and higher... I remembered our conversation last summer
when you came to visit of all the boxes of things that you deal with all the
time... I still don't know how you do it <g>...  I can hardly wait to be out
of them!!!!
  Glad to hear too that Wayne has something to help with the chest pain
now... Send him my best and a hug!!!
  Tapestry is not something I have ever tried... and I was always impressed
with tapestries that I have seen in museums.  The hours of love and work that
go into such pieces is always impressive... I am sure you are enjoying this
project a great deal...
  I have a list of projects to get going on as soon as I get out of the boxes
here <G>... and I can hardly wait to get going on them... It is great to have
this marvelous studio here... and it will even be better when I am able to
fully put all of the space to good use!!! and that is what I am eagerly
waiting to do...
Have lots of fun at the various festivals this summer!!!
Julia
system: You are Dorothy Ferris, 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 "Different Kind of Pattern".

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assistant: * In a message originally to All, Dorothy Ferris said:
DF > Hey everyone!
DF > I just finished this real neat pattern that I found.  I
DF > have not seen this in any quilt book or magazine.
DF > As a special incentive.....<BG>
DF > Everyone that sends a quilt block out this month I will
DF > send you a copy of this different pattern.  I feel it's
DF > only fair to say that this is not a simple block and is
DF > challenging.  I won't tell you the name of it but I will
DF > say this......Think of an Oriental name.  Gotcha guessing?
DF > Great!  I like mysteries and I like sharing.
DF > Hope to hear from some of you!
DF > Dot
Pat this is the message I was referring to.  It came before the one that I
don't know the block names.  As for that one variables of monkey wrench or
barn door is a possibility.  But sisters choice on the second one is
definitely wrong.  Oh well!
Chat tonight.
Dot
... Sometimes I wish I could ARJ my wife (instead, I SQZ her).
system: You are Dorothy Ferris, 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 "HI!".

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assistant: Hi Suzanne,
Just finished chatting with someone that tells me you are lurking in the
shadows.  I hope you will consider chatting with us.  We all have a common
bond CRAFTS.  We love chatting with each other and have become such good
friends.  I think I will post a daily message to you.  Maybe then you will
feel like joining in.
Here is some info on me!  My worst subject but here goes.
I'm 47 but only for a short time which is very much like me. (short) 4' 9
/4"
can't forget the 3/4 as when you're under 5' every fraction counts. :)  I
live in the beautiful Florida panhandle where the beaches are Emerald Green.
I have 2 adult children (27 & 26) and one grandson (5).  My husband is a real
sweetheart even though he drives me crazy at times.  The crafts I enjoy are
too many but this will give you an idea.  Crocheting, knitting, quilting,
tatting, x-stitching, candle wicking, beading, floral arranging, oil
painting, plastic canvas, victorian designing, embroidery, and more.
Things I want to try......rubber stamping, dream catchers, paper making and
more.  Okay now tell me about you or your likes and dislikes.
Currently I am really heavily into quilting.  I found this craft 2 1/2 years
ago and I'm trying to self-teach myself.  Well I guess I'll leave that story
for another message.  I told the person who told me about you that I get long
winded. <VBG>  And as you can see I am rarely at a loss for words.
Hope you decide to join us soon as we'd all love chatting with you.
Bye for now.
Dot
... Null modems were created when God got no handshake.
system: You are Dorothy Ferris, 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 Peggy Hood about "You!".

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assistant: Hi once again.
Last night I was so excited with your post that I forgot to ask a few things.
What kinds of crafting do you do?  I love em all!  Tell me a little about
Peggy!  I am 47 will soon be changing that :( I live in the Florida panhandle
where the beaches are breathtakingly beautiful.  I have two grown children
and one grandson.  My husband is a peach except when he's driving me crazy.
I do believe that I read that the message you posted to me was your first
ne.
 WELCOME ABOARD!
This is my favorite echo.  The folks here are sooooooooooooooooo nice.  There
have been many lasting friendships that have grown here.  Maybe someday we
can all meet but for now we just stay in touch here.
Well I have  a few more messages to type in another echo so I better close
for now.  I hope to have the pleasure of chatting with you again soon.
Dot
... Iraqi Bingo: B-52...F-16...A-10...F-18...F-117...B-2...
system: You are Valerie Murphy, 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 Apgar about "Stamp the Dentist".

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assistant: Hi Wendy,
 SR�  WA> The dentist appointment went really well. I took the Xanax
 SR�  WA> and so didn't have the major panic attacks to deal with.
 SR�  WA> Now I don't have another appointment for a few weeks. (We're
 SR�  WA> getting the work done a little at a time.)
I'm sure you know this but just incase you don't I'll post it anyway.
Don't let the dentist use the novacain on you that they regularly use.
It causes panic attacks.  I have to use an alternative novacaine when I go
to the dentist so that I won't have the panic attacks. I was so happy when
I finally found out about this.  For my entire life I'd go to the dentist
and once I got the shot I'd spend the rest of the time in a state of panic
and unable to move.
I hope you feel better soon. Keep on stamping though!! How do you
incorporate your buttons into your stamping projects?  I work in a Fabric
and Craft store.  We always have these large plastic jars of buttons on
sale and I think of you every time I walk by them.
There are so many wonderful buttons out there today.  There isn't anything
you can't find on a button.  From Rabbits to Rainbows.  It is just amazing
and so much fun to look at.
val.........
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Beverly Cohen about "hey rube!".

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assistant: Dear Bev,
   So nice to see you back.  I guess it is just summer, but it seems few of
us are on at all regularily.
   I got the elves up to the house, but that is about all i have gotten done
on them.  They will need patching here the papier mache' shrunk off the
forms, plus hands and tools made and painting.  I am determined that they
are going to be placed in the ravine THIS year!
   I just put a tapestry on my carrier.  I will probably never finish it,
but i want it for a show and tell for the SCA demos that seem to be showing
up about every two weeks.
   Shalom,  ll
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: Granny squares".

They wrote:
> Thank you, Jackie.  Do you have one that is squares turned at an angle
> within other squares and so on to a square center?  Or one that looks
> like a flower?  I'd like to put some different ones together into a
JL> yea but to turn tem do it wHen you are puttinG tHem toGetHer. if you
JL> Go to  micHeals tHey Have apattern book on Granny squares .

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assistant: I don't quite see how you mean to turn them when I put them together.
I meant to say squares turn within each square.  I will check a Michaels next
time I can get there... it is a half-hour drive from here.
                              T'Kaat
system: You are Wendy Apgar, 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 "Tough Times".

They wrote:
@>-->---

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assistant: Things have been really hard for me lately. My physical
pain has been at it's worse this past week or so. Thankfully
my MD will allow me to take more of the pain meds, but it
is still really hard to cope.
I've done some coloring and stamping of cards as well as
doing an inventory for what I'm selling in the fall at a
bazaar my mom is involved in.  So I've done a few con-
structive things.  I've also worked on a card order that
I recieved...a little at a time.
In addition, the sore that I had on my hip has a staph infection
and the MD thinks that the other topical infections that I
have are also staph.  It adds to the pain that I have.  What
is frustrating is that my pain is so bad that it is hard to
stand long enough to do anything...including drying myself
offf after a shower. Of course I manage, but it sure does
hurt!
It's left me discouraged and wanting the physical pain to
ease so I can cope with the emotional stuff a little better.
I've also spent a few days sorting buttons which has helped
some...and a lot of lieing down and reading.  It is so
hard!  And all the meds really stress my finances, but
thankfully I was able to borrow what I needed yesterday
and babysitting today (ages 6 & 8) will give me money for
my gas.
Anyway, prayers and encouragement is requested!
Wendy
... "Bother," said Pooh, as Deanna Troi sensed he was hiding something.
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Wendy Apgar, 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 Kay Mainguth about "Re: Charted Photographs".

They wrote:
KM> I've been wondering what these look like as far as coloring and
KM> overall looks.  I take it from your above statement that you were
KM> pleased with the results.  Just might have to quit procrastinating and
KM> send for one. ...
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assistant: As Kay Mainguth was saying to Wendy Apgar:
 I only had problems with the colorings on one and they
 gave me a free graph of another picture because of it.
 It looks almost exactly like the photograph. But the
 graphs are extremely difficult to follow. One must have
 done x-stitch for quite a while before tackling this.
 Also, have a pen ready to cross out the area that you
 have done as there are no outlines at all in the picture
 graph that you receive back.
 Also, make sure that your photo doesn't have a lot of
 shadows.
 I am glad to have done the ones that I did (I've done 4),
 but I don't do them except for special people because
 of  the time involved.
 Wendy
... Now that I have a firm grip on Reality...I can strangle it!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Dusty Layne, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Christi Walkup about "books".

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assistant: Hiyah..
so far no one has claimed them.
looks like you may be the proud owner.
i dont want money...but in return can you send me a spoon from your city or
state once you get them? nothing fancy....i started collecting 6 years
ago..but no one i know goes anywhere so i only have a whole 3 to my
collection...only one from florida (U.S) the rest canadian. :^D My shelf
looks odd since we moved...it now sticks out and i am hoping people will
notice and bring me a spoon back if they ever decide to go away :^D
letcha know by friday
dak
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 Julia Sidebottom about "Embossing Powders".

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assistant: -=Quoting Julia to Bettie West=-
 Hi Julia,
JS >  Once I get things settled here I  will most likely get in touch with
JS > Pat and Joan <on creative arts> about doing another EP co-op.
We're waiting!
JS >   Now since I have babbled on and on Bettie, can you be a bit more
JS > specific about the problem that you are having with the EP? Maybe there
JS > is a way to solve it for you with a bit of ease???  And what company
JS > <brand> are you using...? Is there a specific color too?  As I mentioned
JS > all of these factors will figure into what it takes to get good
JS > results...
Is it possible that there is not enough of the ink to hold the powder?
I have trouble remembering which ink to use when embossing, whether it is
pigment or dye.  I know that one dries a lot faster than the other.  I
finally just bought the clear embossing ink to use.
Maybe Bettie is doing what I did on my card in the exchange, and that is
knocking off too much of the powder when getting off the excess?  That is the
reason that my angel was so light.
I stamped and applied the embossing powder, set the card aside until all had
been finished, then tapped the excess off all the cards and then used a heat
tool.  I really didn't get the effect I wanted with the angel because I
knocked off too much powder.
Just my thoughts on the problem.
BTW, I posted another msg to you in Creative Arts.
ttys
Donna
system: You are Christi Walkup, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Roseanne Coulter about "Crafty Canada Day".

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assistant: Hello Roseanne,
Your day sounds like everyone had a great time. I use tobe a scout den
mother and we did almost every project you mentioned. isn't it fun just
to let go and have fun. simple and easy.
I spent my 4th sitting inside watching the fireworks on the boob tube
and cross stitching a heart in red , white , and blue. or at least
finishing it. since I started it in the hospital. never try to stitch
over one with an IV in. it tends to look like you are a beginner.
Your friend in stitches,
Christi Walkup
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system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Julia Sidebottom about "Re: QBE".

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assistant: Hi Julia:
I went through QuiltPro last night and came up with a house block to send to
you.  I printed it out, but have to start sewing it this week.  I am
urrently
trying to work on a problem with my serger.  I can't get my left needle
hread
to combine with the rest of the threads.  The easy solution is to take it out
and not use it, but that isn't what I want to do.
You should see your block shortly.
Teresa
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "MQBE".

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assistant: Hi
I have been watching to find out who won this and haven't seen it yet.  Could
someone repost it for me?
Teresa
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 Teresa Herman about "CMQBE not QBE".

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> I went through QuiltPro last night and came up with a house block to send
> to  you.

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assistant: I think I saw Teresa Herman say to Julia Sidebottom on 09 Jul 97  05:55:35:
Just so you know, Julia won the CMQBE that's part of the Sew & Quilt echo;
the QBE is part of this echo, the Crafting echo, I think.  Each exchange has
its own rules.
Not trying to be rude, just helpful.  :-)
:)---Holly--<--<-@
hollys@geocities.com  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "mqbe".

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assistant: Hi Everyone:
I just got a phone call from Pat Knox telling me that I am the winner this
month of the MQBE.  That is terrific!!!!!!!  I am really glad, and happy, and
ready to post my pattern.
I have been making blocks for a log cabin done in Streak of Lightening (I
think) layout.  What I would like is a 6 1/2" unfinished size log cabin.  I
would like one side to be a medium to a dark green, and the other side of the
log cabin to be either red, yellow, or purple.  The center
square of the log cabin should be green.  I would like this to be scrappy, so
the more fabrics you use in it, the better I'll like it.  This will be my
first attempt at a scrappy log cabin, and having help from you all will
really help me with this.
The strips should be 1 1/2" strips please.  I don't care if they are solids
r
prints.  Thanking you all in advance for my log cabins to come!
My address is Teresa Herman, 10926 Alvin Drive, Northglenn, CO  80233.  If
ou
can include your phone number with your block, I would like to call when I
pick the winner and give the good news in person like Pat did for me.  I'll
post the winner too!!!  I didn't see the message for me saying I had won, so
thought this might be a quicker way for next month.
Teresa