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09-23-2010, 08:34 AM
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What children should know before entering Kindergarten?
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I love all of your answers to my question! I...
I love all of your answers to my question! I think everyone has the right idea! It certainly has made me think. If they had offered Kindergarten when I was a child, I would have started at age 4. The...
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09-21-2010, 07:43 PM
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What children should know before entering Kindergarten?
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We do an assessment also. But, in Missouri,...
We do an assessment also. But, in Missouri, Kindergarten is voluntary. The law says that a child does not have to enter school until 7 years of age. So, if a child knows nothing on the assessment, it...
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09-21-2010, 07:25 PM
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What children should know before entering Kindergarten?
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I am a Library Media Specialist. I have...
I am a Library Media Specialist. I have Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have students who come to Kindergarten knowing how to read. I have students who come to Kindergarten without knowledge of...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-15-2010, 10:02 PM
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Great Husband
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I came home tonight after working an hour and a...
I came home tonight after working an hour and a half over what I was required to work and my husband had done the dishes! He never does the dishes! I do not mow the yard, he does not do the dishes....
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09-06-2010, 04:55 PM
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Hysterectomy = always being tired
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I heard that I would be tired after my...
I heard that I would be tired after my hyterectomy, but is it normal for me to feel like I have jet lag still after 2 and a half months? They only removed my uterus.
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Recipes
08-15-2010, 05:35 PM
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Shredded Salsa Cheese Dip
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This dip is great with Wheat Thins, but Tostitos...
This dip is great with Wheat Thins, but Tostitos work also.
1 softened brick of cream cheese.
1 jar of mild, medium, or hot Pace Picante Sauce 10 - 16 oz.
1 - 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese,...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-12-2010, 07:22 PM
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Whew!
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I love it! Sewing first should always be the...
I love it! Sewing first should always be the first choice. Why do we have to feel guilty when we sew? Do men decide to clean out the garage before going hunting or fishing? Do they feel they must mow...
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08-11-2010, 07:47 PM
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What are you talking about when you speak of your stash?
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Thank you for that good advice. Enjoy what we...
Thank you for that good advice. Enjoy what we have now. Don't wait for someday. :)
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08-09-2010, 08:06 PM
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What are you talking about when you speak of your stash?
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That's what I have, dreams and no time. My stash...
That's what I have, dreams and no time. My stash grows and yet I do not seem to ever sew. I look forward to retirement just so I can sew. I thought being an empty nester would give me more time, wow,...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-09-2010, 08:01 PM
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Grandparents raising grandchildren
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I too feel that I should try to help them out...
I too feel that I should try to help them out whenever possible. We are empty nesters and are loving it. But when we have watched these 2 little ones, I remember how glad I am that I am finished...
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08-09-2010, 05:43 PM
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Momma use to say,......
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When I would pout, my mother would say that I...
When I would pout, my mother would say that I should be careful or my lip would stay that way. (stuck out)
Another was, "You're not the only pebble on the beach." We had lots of kids in family...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-09-2010, 05:39 PM
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Grandparents raising grandchildren
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To any of you out there who are raising your...
To any of you out there who are raising your grandchildren, I just want you to know I admire you, greatly!!!!! I am 47 years old and recently kept a friend's grandchildren she is raising for the...
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08-06-2010, 09:03 PM
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What are you talking about when you speak of your stash?
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I teach a quilting class at my school to 3rd...
I teach a quilting class at my school to 3rd through 5th grade students. Last year, we were down to just a few scraps. I sent an email to my whole school district asking for anything (cotton) that...
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08-06-2010, 08:31 PM
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The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue
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Showed a friend of mine who is just beginning to...
Showed a friend of mine who is just beginning to quilt, the Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue quilt. We laughed forever and went on with quilting. Then the next day, she brought a Sunbonnet Sue quilt her...
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08-05-2010, 04:06 PM
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Thrift stores clothing
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In Independence, Missouri, we have a shop called...
In Independence, Missouri, we have a shop called Charity Thrift Store. Every Sunday, there is a tag color for 44 cents. Once a quarter or so, they have and 88cent sale. Every shoe and clothing item...
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08-05-2010, 03:59 PM
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What are you talking about when you speak of your stash?
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I love the idea of collecting a stash now when...
I love the idea of collecting a stash now when you are working full time! That will be my standard reply from now on when anyone asks me why, oh why am I buying more fabric! I have so much fabric it...
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08-04-2010, 03:32 PM
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Iron before you cut?
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I didn't mean to sound judgemental. I guess, I...
I didn't mean to sound judgemental. I guess, I was asking if there was a difference or if I was just told a bunch of blarney.
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08-04-2010, 03:23 PM
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Iron before you cut?
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I was told to "press" when quilting and "iron"...
I was told to "press" when quilting and "iron" when getting the wrinkles out of clothing. The reasoning was that ironing involves swishing the iron back and forth over the clothing item and pressing...
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08-03-2010, 08:41 PM
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Buying Warm and Natrual from Joanns
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Once a year, JoAnn's has their warm and natural...
Once a year, JoAnn's has their warm and natural on sale for 3.99 a yard. I don't remember what time of year it is, but they would tell you if you asked. If you work in a school in Missouri, maybe all...
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07-30-2010, 08:35 PM
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Are there rules for quilt backs?
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Thank you for all of your advice and...
Thank you for all of your advice and encouragement. It has made me feel confident that my quilt back will be fine. I showed it to my customer and she loved it! If she loves it, how can I not?
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07-29-2010, 06:47 PM
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Disappointing Quilting Class
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I recently had a very disappointing experience...
I recently had a very disappointing experience with a major appliance store chain. I wrote a letter to the CEO and the local store manager. Just telling them I was so disappointed in the customer...
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07-29-2010, 06:43 PM
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Are there rules for quilt backs?
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I recently put together a quilt back from all the...
I recently put together a quilt back from all the left over quilt top pieces. Not the same pattern, just a mishmash. Is that okay?
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07-27-2010, 01:47 PM
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Disappointing Quilting Class
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I teach a quilting class at my elementary school...
I teach a quilting class at my elementary school in the library. One night is for adults, one night is for 3rd through 5th graders. It is free to anyone who wants to come. Maybe you could go to your...
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Main
07-25-2010, 12:53 PM
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Jean Quilts
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tonnadesigns
If you are asking me about quilting as you go, I...
If you are asking me about quilting as you go, I either do and x pattern on the 10 inch block or a four patch grid on the block. I'm quilting through just denim and flannel, so it is pretty easy to...
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07-24-2010, 06:11 PM
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Jean Quilts
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tonnadesigns
I am making a denim quilt from denim dresses. I...
I am making a denim quilt from denim dresses. I went to the thrift store and bought all the great looking dresses that were denim. Because there is more material, I can cut larger squares. 10 inch...
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