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    FLUTTER SLEEVES

    I have to make something new for a small dinner party I am going to on the 20th.I want to make something with sleeves like this But simply cannot justify the 65.00 to buy this pattern.I am looking for a modern pattern that i might be able to come up with to turn it into something close to...
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    Show us what you've made!

    Thanks Ladies:)
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    Comfort and dress shoes

    Thanks for the tip, Feraud, i will check into these:)
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    Show us what you've made!

    Here are some pics of the Christening gown i made for my nephew>i apologize for the quality of some of the pictures, i can't seem to take a decent snapshot today at all:) [/IMG] I'm really proud of the pintucks... [/IMG] [/IMG] and a little bit of embroidery on the bottom...
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    Comfort and dress shoes

    I've been toying with the idea of buying a pair of Bostonians for my husband for Christmas.A couple weeks ago, i was reading some reviews on them on ZAPPOS and there were a lot of comments, it seemed, about how squeaky they tend to be. Do any of you find this to be true?
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    Show us your vintage hats!

    Lovely hats Miss 1929, I'm especially lovin' the top one w/ the fur :)
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    "Vintage" foods that are still with us today.

    that's funny...I had poutine for supper tonight:) What's not to love about fries w/ gravy and cheese? yum. just to clarify..i really do NOT only eat greasy fried foods.:) I also eat cake.
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    The Ration Book Diet

    lol lol lol oh my gosh, i am weeping! lol lol
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    The Ration Book Diet

    Me too. I hated vegetables as a kid. Loathed them.Especially carrots.To my mind, all vegetables were nothing more than tasteless, mushy heaps of torture.My mother was in such despair, that she tried to "perk up my appetite" by daily spooning "Brick's tastless" ( a tonic )into me . What...
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    The ones that got away

    Not getting something because you forgot about it is soooo much worse than just being outbid:(
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    "Vintage" foods that are still with us today.

    You need some Haggis, that'll fix ya up;)
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    "Vintage" foods that are still with us today.

    well, i've never had a krispy kreme,but i'm familar with Timmies donuts for sure..i can't eat any of the stuff..too sweet..AAK! But, I'm in for the double double:)
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    How do you do it?

    yep.Lotsa patience.I would definitely start out by going to either goodwill or a store that specializes in vintage clothing( whatever you have access to in your area) To try stuff on.Vintage sizes are different than modern.Also if you have a good dealer in town, it's not a bad idea to get to...
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    Show us what you have Crafted!

    p.s. Just want to say Miss Neecerie That your embroidery work is BYU-tee.FUll!!Nice job!:)
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    Show us what you have Crafted!

    Mackenzie, I have been doing embroidery since i was 6, my aunt taught me some basic stitches,a nd i feel in love with it.it's a craft that you can do anywhere, and it doesn't have to be expensive.I have a few books that i have just found at yard sales that will teach you the basics, but here...
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    Share with us Your Vintage Cocktail Recipes!

    Now PADDY, that sounds like something that could be very habit -forming :)and nice visual instructions..even I could do that! Except for the martini, I really don't drink many other cocktails. However, I DID post this one in the "cold remedies" thread, and will contribute it again here.The...
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    Classic leading man or dame test

    I'll accept that;)
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    "Vintage" foods that are still with us today.

    mmmm..Tourtière.:) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourtiere [/IMG]
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    need some brutal honesty!

    You were Sizzlin"!!!:)
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    need some brutal honesty!

    wowlol lol .So typical isn't it? why oh why can't we ever be allowed to enjoy the sweet taste of revenge? Been there sista.:)

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