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joyceshookery @joyceshookery (2057) • United States 15 Jan 09

Hi mylotters and fellow crocheters: Yesterday I opened an online store at madeitmyself.com. I'd be glad for you to check it out at http://www.madeitmyself.com/user/joyceshookery.aspx Not a referral link Your feedback...

crocheted goods

online store

venture

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myslewis Your white lace scarf is GORGEOUS!!! My only thought is that the images need to be sharper. there is a squidoo lens here which might have some good hints for photographing your scarves. http://www.squidoo.com/sellcrafts Good luck with your new adventure -...

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myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 10 Apr 08

I have been married for 11 years to someone who a. has not contributed financially to the relationship b. does the BARE minimum around the house and yard I want to know what stategies I may use to let him know I am serious...

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biggerb @biggerb (2024) • India 4 Dec 07

Which do you prefer to make you comfortable a quilt or a blanket?

quilt or blanket

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myslewis I have made myself two quilts and LOVE them both for sleeping. One has a cotton batting the other is wool. cotton is light enough for MOST summer night and I use both for colder nights. DEFINITELY better than blankets!

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Yusuke @Yusuke (329) • Malaysia 24 Jan 07

www.flickr.com is the best online photo management and sharing with ur friends... Do you use Flickr?

flickr

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myslewis I use Flickr lots, and love it - its great for inspiration, critiques on your work and making online friends who have similar interests!

29 Apr 07

dropkickkennedy @dropkickkennedy (2122) • Australia 7 Dec 06

love to see how many Australians are in here , and which state your from.Come in and say Gday

australia

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myslewis I live in MElbourne but its getting too big but I DOOOO love it otherwise. WOuldn't mind living in TAssie too.

29 Apr 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 14 Apr 07

I recently started selling greeting cards through an internet store and I was wondering what sort of things people buy on the net and would they buy cards? I buy lots of cards from shops but never through the net.

internet

internet buy

internet purchase

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myslewis So is there anything you wouldn't buy?

14 Apr 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 14 Apr 07

I recently started selling greeting cards through an internet store and I was wondering what sort of things people buy on the net and would they buy cards? I buy lots of cards from shops but never through the net.

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myslewis REALLY??????/ inks? care to share what sort are good? I've just had a TERRIBLE experience with a black ink I purchased from Big W!!

14 Apr 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 14 Apr 07

I recently started selling greeting cards through an internet store and I was wondering what sort of things people buy on the net and would they buy cards? I buy lots of cards from shops but never through the net.

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bhawnam @bhawnam (1436) • India 7 Apr 07

Lately many of my friends and relatives have asked me to convert my hobby of artworks and knitting into a source of income so am thinking of making a web site dedicated to such stuff.. what i am planning is a community where ppl...

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myslewis I don't have any suggestions but I think that its a great idea:) and the free forums suggestion is great - keep us posted if your progress.

9 Apr 07

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lilaclady @lilaclady (28206) • Australia 9 Apr 07

There is a lot of outside art around these days, in many forms, I love photographing the unusual art that is around, here is a part of a wall of the old Smorgys Restaurant in Moonee Ponds a suburb of Melbourne, unfortunately it...

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myslewis I live in Melbourne and love the amount of outdoor art there is here - some examples you might enjoy:) http://www.flickr.com/photos/madamb/405193870/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/madamb/405193949/

9 Apr 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 27 Dec 06

I don't but am thinking of ending my present relationship, which would mean living alone. I am fairly self sufficient but quite enjoy having another in my life to share interests etc. Anyway I was wondering how people coped...

living solo

relationships

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myslewis Gee thanks for the response:) I still seesaw between wanting him to go and being sort of content. My main problem is that this is a 64 yo guy who is unable to look after himself financially. I know that of he was going to someone or somewhere where he would...

25 Mar 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 2 Feb 07

I was horrified to learn from someone who recently visited this state that there were NO recycling facilities - the householder just threw everything into the general rubbish bin and that was it. Can anyone confirm this? if this...

recycling

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myslewis Getting a few dollars seems like a good sort of bribe! Maybe you should run for office:)

23 Feb 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 18 Feb 07

This is 9 minutes long but an excellent lesson on all aspects of this ergonomically helpful style. http://whipup.net/ go to the entry for 17th February. let me know if you enjoy. My grandmother used to knit this way:)

continental knitting

knitting

knitting lesson

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myslewis Wow can't imagine knitting and drinking a cup of tea at the same time:)

23 Feb 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 19 Jan 07

Do you only like and buy from the "Big Name" designers or do you just look for the sales?

designers

digital scrapbooking

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myslewis you're so right - her kits are gorgeous!

23 Feb 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 19 Jan 07

Do you only like and buy from the "Big Name" designers or do you just look for the sales?

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myslewis Sometimes it seems to me that there are so many freebies in digscrapping that really one could amass a pretty large collection without EVER buying anything. What do you think?

23 Feb 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 18 Feb 07

This is 9 minutes long but an excellent lesson on all aspects of this ergonomically helpful style. http://whipup.net/ go to the entry for 17th February. let me know if you enjoy. My grandmother used to knit this way:)

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myslewis Glad you thought it was of value:) I knit sort of conventionally but I don't "throw" - I loop with my forefinger only - the hand and arm doesn't move, HA HA does that make sense?

19 Feb 07

BugsyBuge @BugsyBuge (23) • Philippines 13 Feb 07

So what are your recent buys? last night I just bought some papers by Tracy Ann Robinson and I got her Beadazzled Neutrals Paper Pack for free. I really like her Peek-A-Boo paper series. I also bought Nancy Comelab's photo...

digiscrap

digiscrapping

digital scrapbooking

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myslewis boo hiss you MADE me do it - I bought it LOL!!!

19 Feb 07

lilttownmommie @lilttownmommie (1473) • United States 18 Feb 07

How many of you use bleach water to sanitize your dishes when you wash them? Do you know of any cons of doing this? I know not to use it on tephlon pans because it causes the non stick coating to come off (I learned this one the...

life

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myslewis fair enough, I didn't realize about the OCD. I am glad you didn't take my comment the wrong way:)

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myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 17 Jan 07

Mine is EVERNOTE - its fantastic for keeping all those bits and pieces of information you download from the internet or any other information that you like to keep handy and add to or whatever. Its like a never ending roll of...

evernote

software

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myslewis Tried System mechanic - its great! Thanks for the lead.

19 Feb 07

myslewis @myslewis (286) • Australia 17 Jan 07

Mine is EVERNOTE - its fantastic for keeping all those bits and pieces of information you download from the internet or any other information that you like to keep handy and add to or whatever. Its like a never ending roll of...

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myslewis Yep LOVE my photoshop:) Wish I could do as well in Illustrator:(

19 Feb 07

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