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02-25-2015, 03:50 PM
Thread: Questions about yarns
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Hello Rebecca, I live in the Atlanta area and...
Hello Rebecca, I live in the Atlanta area and understand that slightly dampening a sunhat would provide comfort. However, I think a cotton blend would hold up much better than 100% cotton. I still...
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01-09-2015, 01:36 PM
Thread: Advice Needed
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It is much like this site and Knitting Paradise...
It is much like this site and Knitting Paradise in that you register with a user name and password. It allows you to build a library of patterns and it lets you search all kinds of patterns as well....
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01-08-2015, 08:34 AM
Thread: Advice Needed
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Have you ever checked out Ravelry? It is a...
Have you ever checked out Ravelry? It is a wonderful site that you can join for free and there are lots and lots of patterns there and an easy way to search too. I've found lots of great patterns...
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01-07-2015, 04:03 PM
Thread: Tooth Fairy's Tooth Pillow
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This is so sweet. I may try to make one for my...
This is so sweet. I may try to make one for my niece for her little girl. It may be the perfect little gift for the princess who has everything!
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01-05-2015, 07:23 AM
Thread: Effortless Chic Poncho
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Thanks for the link to this site. She has some...
Thanks for the link to this site. She has some beautiful things!
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12-26-2014, 03:59 PM
Thread: Good thoughs welcome!
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Thank you for the warm wishes. The surgery was a...
Thank you for the warm wishes. The surgery was a success and I am doing as the therapists have told me, so I am making progress. Sadly, my husband has pneumonia and has had a terrible week. Thank...
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12-21-2014, 01:24 PM
Thread: Good thoughs welcome!
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Good thoughs welcome!
Tomorrow morning, early, I am having knee replacement surgery. I am both eager and anxious. I am eager to no longer have knee problems and anxious because it is painful, serious surgery.
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12-21-2014, 01:15 PM
Thread: Prayers
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you face this transition. Treasure every moment you have. This will be my first Christmas without my mother. It's been a bitter sweet time as I...
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12-21-2014, 01:11 PM
Thread: Need Prayers, not doing to good
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So sorry to hear about your fall and the...
So sorry to hear about your fall and the difficulties you've had since then. I am glad you found a doc who is giving you the proper amount of time and attention. You are in my prayers.
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11-18-2014, 11:27 AM
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Susan, good luck with your knee shots. I am...
Susan, good luck with your knee shots. I am scheduled to have a knee replaced right before Christmas. Couldn't make it work, schedule wise, any sooner. I'm not looking forward to the pain of the...
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11-15-2014, 11:54 AM
Thread: Hello from Atlanta!
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Welcome from a fellow Atlantan, well, almost. I...
Welcome from a fellow Atlantan, well, almost. I actually live in the city of Decatur. Happy hooking!
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11-15-2014, 11:49 AM
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This is a lovely question and I've enjoyed...
This is a lovely question and I've enjoyed reading the responses. Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite holiday because I always have a house filled with friends and family. This year will be tinged...
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10-28-2014, 11:54 AM
Thread: Hey everyone
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Sending caring thoughts and prayers to you,...
Sending caring thoughts and prayers to you, Shirley and her family.
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10-22-2014, 03:33 PM
Thread: hospice
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hospice made it possible for me to have my mother with us in our home during the final months of her life. I will forever be grateful to the...
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10-09-2014, 03:52 AM
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Decatur/Atlanta is in the foothills, still in...
Decatur/Atlanta is in the foothills, still in northern Georgia. I enjoy visiting the mountains in Georgia, but my favorite mountains are in northwestern Maryland, where I have a summer cabin. We...
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10-08-2014, 05:17 PM
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MeerKat, I am so very happy for you! Georgia is a...
MeerKat, I am so very happy for you! Georgia is a lovely place to live, especially in such a quaint town as Dahlonaga. I live in the city of Decatur, next door to Atlanta. I'm only about 6 miles from...
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09-06-2014, 12:06 PM
Thread: Have you read any good books lately?
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I am currently reading "The Faith Club" by Ranya...
I am currently reading "The Faith Club" by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner. I love to learn how other people find God in their lives. I most love reading murder mysteries. How is...
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09-06-2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: Introducing Myself
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Hello Sherri and welcome from Hotlanta! I grew up...
Hello Sherri and welcome from Hotlanta! I grew up in Dearborn, Mi, but long ago moved away from the snow. How lucky you were to have been taught by your grandmother. I am self taught myself. I hope...
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09-06-2014, 11:59 AM
Thread: Introducing myself
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Welcome, Cat! Sounds like you have a deep passion...
Welcome, Cat! Sounds like you have a deep passion for crafting. I look forward to seeing what you have to share.
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09-06-2014, 11:55 AM
Thread: What is your favorite color of yarn?
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I love variegate yarns the most and do tend to...
I love variegate yarns the most and do tend to lean towards shades of green and other earth tones. I also seem to have a lot of blue, but that is my niece's favorite color, which could explain it. :-)
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09-06-2014, 11:53 AM
Thread: Do you use crochet project labels?
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My mother always put labels, "Lovingly made by"...
My mother always put labels, "Lovingly made by" on her projects, but I've not done that. But, now that you've brought the topic up, I am thinking it would be a terrific idea. My grandnieces all live...
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09-06-2014, 11:49 AM
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I love to crochet with natural fibers, and since...
I love to crochet with natural fibers, and since I'm rather slow, and therefore don't crochet much in the way of volume, I can splurge on some of the lovely silk or wool blends. I know RedHeart holds...
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09-06-2014, 11:43 AM
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Wow! You must be fast to be able to make it in...
Wow! You must be fast to be able to make it in one day! She is a lucky little girl!
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09-06-2014, 11:06 AM
Thread: How do you de-stress?
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When so much is going on around us, it is easy to...
When so much is going on around us, it is easy to forget to breathe. I know that sounds ridiculously simple, but it often helps me. Find a quiet spot (even if it's just when you have to use the...
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08-29-2014, 10:18 AM
Thread: crochet blessings
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May our hearts and eyes always be open to the...
May our hearts and eyes always be open to the beauty that surrounds us, both on hook and in nature. May our spirits be generous to share the bounty of our joyful hooking. And may we always remember,...
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