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New member of the family – a preview

A few weeks ago, I went to the Salvation Army Family Store on Rising Sun Ave in Philadelphia while I was out of town visiting friends.  While looking for furniture, I found what appeared to be a lovely end table.   It ended up being a closed sewing machine cabinet with a Franklin De Luxe Rotary [...]

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Satin Stitch Embroidery, How I Love Thee

Satin stitch has to be my favorite embroidery technique.  Of course, it takes up the most floss and the most time, but I think the returns warrant the extra effort and supplies.
As I promised here, I would show you a thrifty project soon.  I’m using one of the $1 pillow cases and “coloring in” the [...]

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LOST Costume: Kate as a Dharma Initiative Motor Pool Worker

I am a big LOST fan and am excited for the series finale, as are many people.  Tonight, the Washington Post Lost Bloggers had a happy hour in honor of the show’s coming to an end.  And they had a costume party.
I went to the Salvation Army on H Street NE, after not finding anything [...]

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