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    Old 02-11-2010, 11:21 AM
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    I just went to a quilting craft fair here in Phoenix. They had a Design Wall for $150.00. I said "self" cant afford that but what I did do was, buy a painting canvas from Michaels 24x36 , then went and bought 1 yard of white fannel. I stapled it to the canvas on the back and it is now sitting next to my machine on an easel, its great and I paid $13.00 for everything with Michaels and Joanns coupons..
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    Old 02-11-2010, 11:21 AM
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    Great idea - portable, too.
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    Old 02-11-2010, 11:23 AM
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    Yes and if you want a small one or hugh you can do either one under $20.00 bucks. I love this..
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    Old 02-11-2010, 12:04 PM
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    Awesome and creative idea :D:D:D
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    Old 02-11-2010, 12:06 PM
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    Great idea!
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    Old 02-11-2010, 01:46 PM
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    I love the fact that it is portable!
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    Old 02-11-2010, 01:51 PM
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    I know and you can make any size, or (2) if need be...
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    Old 02-11-2010, 06:20 PM
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    What a great money saving idea.
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    Old 02-11-2010, 06:56 PM
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    I know thats why I tried to come up with an idea. I couldnt afford the $150.00 one... The thing to is, its lite so you can hang it on a wall or hang (2) on the wall, or just use a easel or like I do prop it againts the wall on a small tall. It works great.
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    Great idea! :)
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