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  1. Thread: large project

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    Beautiful, I love it, please post pictures as a...

    Beautiful, I love it, please post pictures as a blanket too.
  2. Thread: Blanket I made

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    Beautiful, it looks woven, nice color choices too.

    Beautiful, it looks woven, nice color choices too.
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    The crocodile stitch is fun to do and it looks...

    The crocodile stitch is fun to do and it looks great as you go, so, even though you go around the bag twice on each row, it's basically double crochet(done in a couple of directions), it's not hard,...
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    Here's the link to part 1 of the tutorial I used,...

    Here's the link to part 1 of the tutorial I used, Crochet Along: Mermaid Tears Purse - Part 1 - YouTube I made a few changes, I made a round bottom because my daughter is in high school and...
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    Thanks, I'll be trying this today!

    Thanks, I'll be trying this today!
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    Autum colors crocodile stitch purse

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    This is the purse I started making for my daughter for Halloween. As it progressed, we decided the Autumn colors would be better than (more useful than) the Halloween theme, brown trim...
  7. Thread: baking question

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    Let me know what happens!

    Let me know what happens!
  8. Thread: baking question

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    Yes, I know what you mean, my Mom used to make...

    Yes, I know what you mean, my Mom used to make fruitcake with candied peel, it was hard and had that bitter flavor, there are very fine zesters now, that you don't even know it's there. I make a...
  9. Thread: baking question

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    Yes lemon juice is very acidic as well, and...

    Yes lemon juice is very acidic as well, and should work the same as vinegar, for more lemon flavor you might want to add some grated lemon zest.
  10. Thread: baking question

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    Vinegar is another dough conditioner but I always...

    Vinegar is another dough conditioner but I always think the flavor will get through into the finished bread, It probably doesn't, but I figure you don't need two acidic dough conditioners, unless you...
  11. Thread: baking question

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    Ascorbic acid is a dough conditioner, it helps...

    Ascorbic acid is a dough conditioner, it helps the yeast to rise. It is also Vitamin C, so if you have Vitamin C tablets on hand, you don't need to pay higher prices in a baking catalog. Just crush...
  12. Thread: baking question

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    Stainless steel bowls are fine. The precautions...

    Stainless steel bowls are fine. The precautions are for copper, aluminum, and even enamel if there is a chip in the enamel the acid will slowly eat away at the metal, it may affect the taste of your...
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    I'm not getting grey hair, they are "Stress...

    I'm not getting grey hair, they are "Stress Highlights".

    I call mine "Natural Platinum Highlights"!
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    Perhaps you could use the clear plastic sheets...

    Perhaps you could use the clear plastic sheets that are used for overhead projectors. Am I dating myself? I'm not sure if they still use them in lectures to write notes on... You could try calling...
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    I'm a plus size too, and would love to learn "the...

    I'm a plus size too, and would love to learn "the Math" to upsize patterns. I've never attempted a sweater because I'd have to wing it, and there is a lot of work and yarn involved... I'd hate to...
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    That hat is AWESOME! I just finished a...

    That hat is AWESOME!

    I just finished a crocodile stitch purse for my daughter, I made it in orange with brown on the bottom and top trim and shoulder strap. She loves it so much I can't even get a...
  17. Thread: crochet hooks

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    You may be able to find one at a thrift store, we...

    You may be able to find one at a thrift store, we have Saver's and Salvation army around here. You never know what you'll find at those shops!
  18. Thread: Hi

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    I've ordered some, and I am very impatiently...

    I've ordered some, and I am very impatiently checking the mailbox daily...
  19. Thread: Hi

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    Thank you! The consensus is.... They can, and...

    Thank you! The consensus is.... They can, and often do, melt with some pretty bad consequences! Only cotton or wool; perhaps linen, maybe silk? Has anyone tried bamboo?

    Vic
  20. Thread: Hi

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    Hi

    I'm a new member, and I was wondering, if acrylic yarn is acceptable (tough enough) for making potholders, if you take a very hot dish out of the oven, would the acrylic yarn melt?

    I made some...
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