--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00009 Date: 12/20/97 From: CAROL SHENKENBERGER Time: 04:28pm \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: Crafting Candles! Ok, so I am rather single crafted? Anyways, here is what I did today. After finishing several FAQ's fo rthe Telegard software, I started the pot going for this year's Xmas gift candles. I used my normal melting pot, and something like 10 lbs of wax, to make 3 lovely hurricane candles (3" wide type). Not fancy, but useful as we are entering winter storm time, and the lights do tend to go out just now. This is added to the set over the last few weeks, to make 1 for each person on my block, and lots for the family to use. Tomorrow, I distribute them. At 50cents or so each, I can afford to do this for the block. xxcarol --- Telegard v3.09.g1 * Origin: SHENK'S EXPRESS Norfolk VA 757-486-3057 28.8 Dual (1:275/100) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00010 Date: 12/20/97 From: HOLLY SULLIVAN Time: 1:39 am \/To: DIANE BRUCK (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: letter] I think I saw Diane Bruck say to Holly Sullivan on 20 Dec 97 12:08:31: > Thanks you so much for the info about the bbs's in my area. Some I have > tried and some I will try. You didn't say which conference you you > monitor so I'll post this note in several and hope you see it or someone > tell you about it! You're very welcome. I hope one of them will work out for you. And I lurk in several conferences, Crafting, Sew & Quilt, Cross Stitch, and Bead & Jewel. Among others. (smile) :)---Holly---<--<-@ * holly@cheerful.com * --- DLG2000 v1.2.4/DLGMail v2.71 * Origin: Techno-Mages Guild * ==> (619) 549-0278 <== * (1:202/720) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00011 Date: 12/20/97 From: DIANE BRUCK Time: 11:51pm \/To: JEANNELOU TRUITT (Read 1 times) Subj: PINE NEEDLE BASKETS JT>Dear Diane, JT> When Wanda asked for a copy of the directions [ i am still waiting JT>for a conformation of her address] , i ran off a couple of extras, JT>assuming others would ask. It is only one sheet and easy to mail. JT>I'll get one off to you in the next couple of days. JT> Happy Holidays, Shalom, the Lily Lady DB} What BBS do you go through? The one I use is called Com-Dat and is going down at the end of Dec. The exact day is not being told. I don't want to lose touch with anyone ----soooooo-- I'd like to get one one from here in the Portland, Oregon area. What bbs do you know of that others use? I've sent out this request but got no answers/ HELP!!! Thanks for the directions and I'll be waiting for them. --- * OLXWin 1.00a * Gone crazy! Be back in an hour or so!!! --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Com-Dat BBS - Hillsboro, OR. HST DS (1:105/314.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00012 Date: 12/20/97 From: TERESA HERMAN Time: 09:02pm \/To: JEANNELOU TRUITT (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: Christmas Preps JT> with on a fairly regular basis, the sewing machines are the worst. JT> Their favorite tricks are: cut the thread, break the needle, or wad the JT> thread up underneath. My poor husband is constantly being called to JT> rescue me, when i have to use the sewing machine. Hi Jeannelou: I think I can give you some hints for the things that you mentioned above. 1) - wading thread underneath. If you will hold your thread ends when you start sewing, for about the first inch, the wadding will stop. This keeps he ends from falling down in the bobbin area and getting messed up there. 2) - breaking the needle. Usually this happens when you are pulling or oving the fabric under the needle yourself. I tend to have this happen when I am free motion quilting. As I read somewhere - "You paid for the feeddogs - let them do the work". Just lightly guide the fabric where you want it to go, et the feeddogs feed the material under the foot. I had this happen with free motion quilting and finally took a class (about $15.00) to specifically have the teacher stand over my shoulder and tell me what I was doing wrong. She gave me a couple of hints, and I have only roken one needle since while free motion. I have also broken needles in the past when I have been trying to go through many layers - last night I was going through 7 layers when I broke a needle. It is just a matter of stopping and putting a new needle in. A class might be worth it to help you get over your problems with the sewing machine. 3) - Cut the thread. This can happen if you are using really cheap or old thread. I have been told to use metrasine, and Gueterman (spelling might not be right), becuase they are a quality thread, and I have fewer problems when use them. If a thread is old, it will break easily when you are holding it and pulling on it. Rot sets in and weakens it. 4) - Other problems - A good sewing machine can make a lot of difference. I have had a really cheap machine (paid $50 for one and $5 for another at a garage sale) that really made sewing a pain. When I bought a Bernina sewing machine, sewing has been a dream. Quality machine. Also has your husband gone through you machine and oiled it for you recently? or have you/he cleaned lint out of it recently? These could also cause some problems. Hope the above stuff helps you. Teresa --- Renegade v10-05 Exp * Origin: Russ' BBS 303-432-3677 (1:104/439) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00013 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 01:04am \/To: DIANE BRUCK (Read 1 times) Subj: PAPER CASTING >I read in a post between you and Wendy about paper casting. What is it >exactly, how do you do it, what do you use the finished products for? >I hope you can post me back before Com Dat goes down as I'm not being >able to find a bbs that has conferences like this place. Do you know of >any?????? Hmmmm, perhaps Wendy knows more about it than I do. I was just sorta passing on the info. :-) Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "Tell me about it on Cybertron!"Optimus Primal,Beast Wars * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00014 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 01:04am \/To: DIANE BRUCK (Read 1 times) Subj: CROCHET ICICLEWS >I saw your post about this item and I would LOVE you to repost it as my >daughter and I like to sit and crochet while her children (my >grandchildren) either play in house, pool (we are there by them) or in >yard. This would definitely give us a head start for next Christmas. OR >snail me the directions to: Here ya go: From: RenoBBW Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 15:22:54 EST Subject: [ crochet ] Pattern - Thread Icicles LACE ICICLES Materials: Crochet cotton: Small amounts of red or white Steel crochet hook 10(0.75) Pencils Starch Waxed Paper Finished Size: Approximately 3 1/2 " long. Note: To Make a Dtr: Yo hook 4 times, work lps off in same manner as a dc or tr. Ch 36. Row 1: Dtr in 6th ch from hook and in each ch across, Fasten off. Note to make 4 1/2" Icicle, beg with ch 50, and rep. Starch Mix sloution of half water and half sugar.(Use hot tap water to dissolve sugar.) Saturate crocheted strip in solution. Wind around pencil. Place strip and pencil on waxed paper. When strip is dry and stiff, slip pencil out. To hang ornament make loop through top with matching crochet cotton. Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "Game's over, Megatron!" Optimus Primal, Beast Wars * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00015 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 01:04am \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: homemade orange spice tea >Homemade orange spice tea: LH>Ingredients for one jar (makes one mug): LH>One of those pretty canning jars *with canning lid, that will hold about >a mug's worth of water. LH>One of the following: >small peice of muslin, cheese cloth(?), aida cloth, very small holed >plastic canvas(?), recycled tea towel, one cup coffee maker filter, or a >regular size filter cut to fit. Might want to hem recycled tea towel or >aida cloth if you choose to use that. LH>small card, pretty peice of paper, or homemade stationery. LH>two hairbands and/or some ribbon (crocheted, knitted, macramed hemp?) LH>hole punch LH>one tea bag or 1&1/2 teaspoons loose leaf tea LH>3/4 teaspoon dried orange peel LH>one small whole clove or tiny pinch of ground clove LH>1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon or or maybe about 1/4 of a small cinnamon >stick, broken up LH>Instructions: LH>Put tea, orange peel, clove, and cinnamon into jar. Put filter or >material over opening and secure with lid. Punch hole in upper left >corner of card or paper. Write these instructions on it: LH>To enjoy your homemade orange spice tea, simply remove cover part of >lid, rescrew ring part, leaving filter in place. Pour boiling water >into jar, let steep 1&1/2--3 minutes. Again, leaving filter in place, >pour tea into cup or mug. Add sugar and/or cream to taste. Enjoy. LH>Attach card or paper with ribbon and/or hairbands. LH>You might want to include the ingredients on the card. Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "Why do you stalk me?" Tigatron, Beast Wars * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00016 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 01:04am \/To: DIANE BRUCK (Read 1 times) Subj: CONFERENCES DB>Too #&%% bad that Com Dat is going down. For me it is the perfect bbs. >games and conferences I like. >--- Do you have Internet access? If so, you can access tons of BBS's from the Internet, without incurring long distance charges. Go to my page for some of the links Good luck :-) Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "We had an agreement, Starscream!" Tigatron, Beast Wars * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00017 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 01:32am \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: filet crochet site Hi All, I went to that website which I recently heard of, about typing in a phrase or word and having the site "generate" a gif pic of your word in order to do filet crochet . Thought this info might come in handy for the crocheters here. :-) The lettering is a "celtic-style" font, which is displayed. Then if you click on the link, "stitches" and you'll get to this place where you can type in what you want. I typed in Hamm, and it displayed a gif picture of a cross stitch chart--works wonderfully for filet crochet. It's our name in celtic-style letters. Check it out . . . it's kewl! :-) Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "When a spark goes online,there's great joy." Rhinox,B.W. * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 172 CRAFTING Ref: EGQ00018 Date: 12/20/97 From: LEE ANN HAMM Time: 03:33pm \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: honeycomb/pineapple stitc Here's a couple of different crochet stitches I ran across... HONEYCOMB STITCH: Make a chain the length required. Row1 *Insert the hook in the 3d st of the ch, draw a loop thru; yo; insert hook in next ch; draw a loop thru. Now draw a loop thru all 3; ch 1, take up the 3 loops; draw together and make a single crochet over it; ch 1, and repeat from * to end of row. Row2 Ch 3 st at beg of row; make the 1st loop in the sc over the shell of the preceding row, the 2d loop in the 1st double loop of the 2d shell, the 3d loop in the sc of the 2d shell, and proceed as before. PINEAPPLE STITCH: Make a chain the length required. Row1 Draw yarn thru 4th st from hook, skip 1 ch, draw thru next ch and draw thru the 3 loops on hook; ch 1. *Draw loop thru the same st as last loop, skip 1 ch, draw thru next ch, draw thru the 3 loops on hook; ch 1. Repeat from * to end of row. Break off. Row2 Fasten yarn thru ch of 1st row; ch 4. Draw loop thru 1st space, thru 2d space, thru the 3 loops on hook; ch 1. *Draw loop thru space last used, thru next space, thru the 3 loops on hook; ch 1. Repeat from * to end of row. Break off. Repeat 2d row. Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy: lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org http://www.premier.net/~lhamm --- SLMR 2.1a "I must warn Optimus!" Dinobot, Beast Wars * Origin: Cajun Clickers BBS, Baton Rouge LA. (504) 925-0906 (1:3800/54)