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                | KathieTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Kathie
 Thonotosassa 
                Florida
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  1:47:53 PM   
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                      | Jess..  you'll be fine.. you've just been in Mother over load.. then the Italian traveling connection hit town.. & you were out of your element with traveling to Visit everyone in Chicago..
 Only to come home to a trillion pages of catching up..
 Loads of changes & questions.. & garble..  & Decisions..
 Just breath Kiddo..
 Catch up on your laundry..  get yopur dang Mini's done!!
 Have a Drink..  Call me!!
 laugh at some of your e-mails..
 AND some of these posts!!
 
 & All is well with the world baby girl!!
 & of course your in..    if I HAVE to do Clothes pins..
 You MUST  Absolutley belong to the Sister hood that you played such a big part of creating!!
 
 So THERE!!
 Nah!!
 Love ya!!
 
 
 
 In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself..
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                      | Edited by - Kathie on Sep 24 2007  1:49:56 PM
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                | smoothiejuiceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Jessica
 Bloomington 
                Indiana
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  2:17:46 PM   
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                      | thanks kathie..i love you girl...what would i do without you!  i will call ya tonight...just trying to catch up here!  minis... |  
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  2:29:46 PM   
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                      | Oh, that's very good Alee and Sunshine! I feel much better now with my own microwave experience..LOL  
 
  Stephanie
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by Alee
 
 Hmmm- brainless moments lately?  I made oatmeal in the microwave and did not find it until the next morning!
 
 Alee
 The amazing one handed typist!  One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
 http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                      | Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Sep 24 2007  2:30:48 PM
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                | BonneTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Bonne
 Littleton 
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                | sunshineTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Wendy
 Utah
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  3:07:20 PM     
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                      | My worse experience with a microwave I put an egg in the micro wave it was pieced and all but it exploded blew open the door of the micro wave and shoot bits of egg all over my kitchen scared my little kids half to death yep did that only 1 year ago still make jokes about it. 
 have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
 my  bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
 my web store http://vintagethreads.com/
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  4:37:47 PM   
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                      | Jess, I so agree with Kathie...sometimes it can be life changing by just taking a long breath!
  
 
 Hey Kathie,
 I haven't kept up with Halloween mini's but can't wait to see them all when the swap takes place
  Hope your work days are gliding along and you are feeling well... 
 
 Sunshine
 I'm real sorry to say I've done that one too...long time ago..glad I don't live in that kitchen anymore...LOL
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by sunshine
 
 My worse experience with a microwave I put an egg in the micro wave it was pieced and all but it exploded blew open the door of the micro wave and shoot bits of egg all over my kitchen scared my little kids half to death yep did that only 1 year ago still make jokes about it.
 
 have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
 my  bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
 my web store http://vintagethreads.com/
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                | sunshineTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Wendy
 Utah
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  5:03:30 PM   
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                      | Sunshine, RITFLOL LOL ...well that microwave was beyond use after that eggs-plosion anyway! 
 
 
  queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan the yorkie
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by sunshine
 
 Oh I forgot to say it tripped the power breakers and actually killed the microwave.
 
 have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
 my  bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
 my web store http://vintagethreads.com/
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                | yarnmammaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Linda
 Clarks Summit 
                PA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  5:15:31 PM     
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                      | LOL eggs exploding in the kitchen! 
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 "Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath."
 -- Thomas Crum
 
 Linda in PA
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  5:19:03 PM   
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                      | Finally!! someone that HASN'T done it!??? 
 
  queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by yarnmamma
 
 LOL eggs exploding in the kitchen!
 
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 "Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath."
 -- Thomas Crum
 
 Linda in PA
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                | yarnmammaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Linda
 Clarks Summit 
                PA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  5:19:14 PM     
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                      | My microwave story is: My grown sons (in their 20s then) were talking about things they did together when they were little... and one said to the other..remember when you peed your pants and we put them in the microwave to dry them? They were jeans and they started smoking and burning...we took them out and threw them away!..they laugh and said "mom don't you remember missing them and wondering where the jeans went?". I was so surprised to hear the story that I never had any idea that happened...so said "what I supposed to do spank you both now!" ! 
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 "Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath."
 -- Thomas Crum
 
 Linda in PA
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  5:33:13 PM   
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                      | Ok Linda, you are for sure the official "microwave story" winner!!! What a scream  My youngest stepson (now 35) would definitely have fit in with your boys..LOL 
 Too too funny,
 
 
  queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by yarnmamma
 
 My microwave story is: My grown sons (in their 20s then) were talking about things they did together when they were little... and one said to the other..remember when you peed your pants and we put them in the microwave to dry them? They were jeans and they started smoking and burning...we took them out and threw them away!..they laugh and said "mom don't you remember missing them and wondering where the jeans went?". I was so surprised to hear the story that I never had any idea that happened...so said "what I supposed to do spank you both now!" !
 
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 "Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath."
 -- Thomas Crum
 
 Linda in PA
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                | katmomTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Grace
 WACAL Gal 
                WashCalif.
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  9:50:58 PM   
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                      | Bev, I emailed you my info.
 And now I am off to my sewing room to finish up the guest room curtains, our guest arrives late tonight, and I need to finish heming the curtains & hanging them.
 tata-4-now
 
 >^..^<   Happiness is being a katmom.
 www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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                | AleeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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                      |  Posted - Sep 24 2007 :  10:32:33 PM   
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                      | I think you guys are right about using the bias tape to finish up the apron.  Maybe I could make or find some black satin bias tape. :D 
 Alee
 The amazing one handed typist!  One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
 http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/
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                | queenofdreamsz4uTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Stephanie Suzanne
 Smoky Mountains  Tennessee
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  01:04:41 AM   
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                      | Hey Alee, 
 You will probably have to make your own bias tape if you want satin and prepare for some slooowwww sewing unless you've got one of those really nice bias tape attachments
  Sewing on Bias tape can be an adventure to begin with so using slippery fabric will really add a twist to your adventure...LOL Look forward to seeing your apron! 
 
  queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan
 
 
 quote:Originally posted by Alee
 
 I think you guys are right about using the bias tape to finish up the apron.  Maybe I could make or find some black satin bias tape. :D
 
 Alee
 The amazing one handed typist!  One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
 http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/
 
 
 
 "hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers"  ~queenofdreamsz
 
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                | Bee Haven MavenTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Beverly
 Pennsylvania
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  03:45:59 AM     
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                      | Alee, I have never seen anything but the black cotton bias tape.  My suggestion is you make it yourself.....and I think that it would look stunning made from a black shiny fabric like satin! 
 
  Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
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                | MustangSuzieTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Sarah
 New London 
                Missouri
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  05:18:49 AM     
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                      | Hang in there Jess!! I admire you so much for being able to organize your household, spend time with your children and hubby and still find the time to chat and sew!! You rock girl!!  I only have four children and there are days when I think the sky is falling down on me.
 
 [size=1]Blessings....
 Sarah
 
 
 
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                      | Edited by - MustangSuzie on Sep 25 2007  05:19:33 AM
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                | KathieTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Kathie
 Thonotosassa 
                Florida
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  06:35:41 AM   
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                      | My Daughter tried to make hard boiled egss in the Microwave once.. ISH!!
 They exploded  ALL over in there..
 & the Smell..
 Oh My God..
 I had to through the thing away.. It never would have worked right after that anyway of course..    This kid burns everything though.. even water..  & she's 26.. She'll never marry..
 
 
 
 In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself..
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                | BonneTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Bonne
 Littleton 
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                | nashbabeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  08:06:23 AM   
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                      | Bonne, don't forget "uff da" and "ish da"! :-) 
 Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com
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                | MustangSuzieTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Sarah
 New London 
                Missouri
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  08:09:48 AM     
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                      | Who wants to help me make this when I get in too far over my head/sewing skill level?? lol 
  
 Blessings....
 Sarah
 
 www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
 
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                | Bee Haven MavenTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Beverly
 Pennsylvania
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  08:23:23 AM     
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                      | Sarah.....you can do it!  Just follow the directions.....easy squeezy.....we can all give you pointers if you get stuck!  It would make a great RenFaire Dress!!! 
 
  Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
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                | DeepsouthMammaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Autumn
 Southwest Louisiana
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  09:37:35 AM   
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                      | There's plenty of help here- sometimes it's just the cheers that help you go on when it feels over your head! 
 Important lesson learned!!!
 I finally decided to make a dress- just a simple pull over jumper for fall.
 I did all the important stuff-EXCEPT-I forgot to wash the questionable fabric before cutting!
  Before I washed the finished dress it was a perfect 10-12 and fit great.
 After I washed it- I looked like a sausage -but with lumps & bumps- and the dress is a perfect size 8!!
  When I asked the lady at Hancoks about the fabric she said- it should be fine- not too much shrinking.
 It was stretch denim- DUH!!!
 I should have washed first!!!
 
  Autumn
 
 Isaiah 40:31
 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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                | smoothiejuiceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Jessica
 Bloomington 
                Indiana
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  09:37:39 AM   
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                      | you will love it when it is done |  
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                | smoothiejuiceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Jessica
 Bloomington 
                Indiana
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                      |  Posted - Sep 25 2007 :  09:50:44 AM   
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                      | man i am always afraid of that autumn...i never wash first and i have been lucky...darnit!  It looks nice though! |  
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