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    Search: Posts Made By: mellow yellow
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    Forum: Pictures
    06-24-2011, 04:05 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 1,638
    Posted By mellow yellow

    When I read the thread title, I thought "ooh, how...

    When I read the thread title, I thought "ooh, how do you do a quilt for a bright child?" Here in Ireland, bright means clever, I'm not sure if it's the same Stateside?

    Anyway, the quilt is...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2011, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 10,294
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I'm an international customer and here's my...

    I'm an international customer and here's my tuppence worth!For me, money for "fun" things like fabric is a treat and I have to get the best value I can for it. I check the postage charges of the...
    Forum: Main
    01-17-2011, 09:51 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 658
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I pay a fee of 1.7% for currency conversion on my...

    I pay a fee of 1.7% for currency conversion on my credit card. The number of transactions makes no difference, it's a flat 1.7% on the value of the purchases.

    As others have said, it's customs...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-27-2010, 09:35 AM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 7,707
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Here in Ireland, all the Christmas decorations...

    Here in Ireland, all the Christmas decorations stay put until Little Christmas (Nollaig na mBan-women's Christmas) on January 6th. That's the "official" end of Christmas. It's the Feast of the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-26-2010, 05:57 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,774
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I'm glad that's "all" it was, and I know it's...

    I'm glad that's "all" it was, and I know it's awful to be up in the wee small hours of the morning, but at least you know it'll pass. Best of luck for the rest of your pregnancy.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-26-2010, 03:16 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,774
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I hope it's just baby movement keeping you awake...

    I hope it's just baby movement keeping you awake and not something that's worrying you. Night night.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-26-2010, 03:06 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 887
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Happy St Stephen's day from Dublin. Looks like we...

    Happy St Stephen's day from Dublin. Looks like we have a thaw coming, thankfully because our water is frozen. We had a lovely white Christmas but the novelty of the snow has long gone so can we see...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2009, 02:38 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,431
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I used to babysit for the 7 children who lived...

    I used to babysit for the 7 children who lived next door to us when I was a teenager. The youngest was still in nappies (diapers) and in those days the nappies were really bulky and I mentally...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2009, 02:31 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,219
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I'm going Friday - I got a really cheap flight so...

    I'm going Friday - I got a really cheap flight so I'm thrilled. I want to get plenty of fabric and there's a couple of tools I want.
    Forum: Pictures
    06-18-2009, 01:15 AM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 4,666
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Well if you can't machine quilt, I'd like to be...

    Well if you can't machine quilt, I'd like to be able to not machine quilt just like you...does that make sense?? It looks fantastic, well done.
    Forum: Pictures
    05-22-2009, 07:07 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 3,561
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I'm so sorry you're missing your pal. It sounds...

    I'm so sorry you're missing your pal. It sounds like you two were close. The stuff you made her is lovely and you're so right - we shoudn't wait for things to be perfect before we give them as gifts....
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2009, 09:49 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,296
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Wouldn't I just love that, beachlady! I...

    Wouldn't I just love that, beachlady!

    I know what you mean about Marden's. It's not as intimidating to me as a quilt shop and the ladies are always lovely and generous with their cutting. I'm not...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2009, 02:41 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,296
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Never been to PA but would love to. I used...

    Never been to PA but would love to.

    I used to work for Delta in Dublin so got to a few places- St. Augustine, FL, Breckenridge, CO, San Francisco and all down the west coast (my honeymoon!), Las...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2009, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,296
    Posted By mellow yellow

    O beachlady, I dream of Mardens! I was in a few...

    O beachlady, I dream of Mardens! I was in a few of them...starting off with Calais up near the Canadian border, then I was in the Ellesworth one, and finally the one in Bangor. O how I wish I could...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2009, 03:23 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,296
    Posted By mellow yellow

    It may be a 2007 post but I saw it!! Thanks...

    It may be a 2007 post but I saw it!! Thanks ladies. I actually didn't buy any fabric on that trip but later that summer went to Maine again and discovered Mardens and what fun I had there! I was in...
    Forum: Main
    11-07-2008, 04:20 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,006
    Posted By mellow yellow

    An Irish primary school teacher here, and I'd be...

    An Irish primary school teacher here, and I'd be happy to participate. I've sent you a pm.
    Forum: Main
    10-26-2008, 02:46 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,122
    Posted By mellow yellow

    They often show the Quilt in a Day programme on...

    They often show the Quilt in a Day programme on Quilters TV. If you look over at the links on the right when you're on Quilters TV, there's a link to "featured designers" and you'll find her there...
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2008, 01:43 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 13,593
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I have a sapphire 870 and I love it. I went from...

    I have a sapphire 870 and I love it. I went from a relatively basic Brother machine to this so the bells and whistles were all new to me. My favourite features are the thread cutter, the needle down,...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-30-2008, 10:01 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,361
    Posted By mellow yellow

    That's really lovely. I have a stack of plaids...

    That's really lovely. I have a stack of plaids that I bought but haven't used because I didn't know how to use them - your border is beautiful, inspiring!!
    Forum: Pictures
    08-18-2008, 02:11 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 1,709
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I flew over from Dublin on Friday morning - got a...

    I flew over from Dublin on Friday morning - got a Ryanair flight for E30 return, couldn't say no to that!! WOW is all I can say. It was just amazing. I was so sorry I didn't go to the Amy Butler...
    Forum: Main
    07-25-2008, 02:24 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 13,794
    Posted By mellow yellow

    I'm so sorry to hear your poor mutt is going to...

    I'm so sorry to hear your poor mutt is going to be put down. My heart goes out to you. My dog was put to sleep in Feb and I'm still so so sad. I'll be thinking of you.
    Mel
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2008, 01:45 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,870
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Glad to hear that, ef. I'm sure you can't wait to...

    Glad to hear that, ef. I'm sure you can't wait to see him.
    Imelda
    Forum: Pictures
    04-27-2008, 03:13 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,661
    Posted By mellow yellow

    Thanks for the link, Roben, I just ordered 8...

    Thanks for the link, Roben, I just ordered 8 yards from that ebay seller. With shipping costs to Ireland of $11, it works out at about $4.40 a yard, or around 3 Euro a yard. With fabric here in a...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-26-2008, 02:55 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 3,862
    Posted By mellow yellow

    He's completely gorgeous, well done and...

    He's completely gorgeous, well done and congratulations to you. I hope the birth went ok and that you're recovering well.
    Lovely Irish name too!!
    Imelda
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2008, 02:49 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,870
    Posted By mellow yellow

    No advice on the quilt but I hope your son is OK....

    No advice on the quilt but I hope your son is OK.
    Imelda
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