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Subject: Craft and sewing inspiration from recycled materials


Author:
Larysa
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Date Posted: 22:07:48 02/08/04 Sun
Hello All,

My use of recycled materials in my sewing and crafts, has caused me to receive many emails since I registered my website in the forums. My site has examples from new and recycled materials, designed and made by me from handmade patterns. It is growing at a continual rate as I continue to make things. I am always on the lookout for new ideas and materials.

Visitors to my site write that some of the works on my site inspire them to create something similar. They are especially inspired by the use of recycled materials in my work i.e.:

Recycled denim

http://paturydesign.hotusa.org/images/graphics/jpg/examples/vests/img9.htm

http://paturydesign.hotusa.org/images/graphics/jpg/examples/crafts/img1.htm


Recycled men's ties

http://paturydesign.hotusa.org/images/graphics/jpg/examples/vests/page3/page1.htm


Recycled plastic grocery bags

http://paturydesign.hotusa.org/images/graphics/jpg/examples/crafts/img5.htm

People have written that they also use similar recycled materials for sewing and crafting. For instance, one of them made a beautiful bedspread (quilt) out of her grandfather's ties when he died. Another person crochets grocery bags into tote bags in different shapes.

Do you have any experience about recycled materials? Do you have any ideas of other recycled materials that can be used? Please take a moment to take the 3 to 5 question survey on my vote caster, sharing your opinions with me. Note the vote caster is simply a feedback tool and not some gimmick of the web.

http://paturydesign.hotusa.org/

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Subject: Need high-quality crafts of all kinds


Author:
kathy baker
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Date Posted: 17:02:48 07/11/03 Fri
I have a new business that needs high-quality crafts of all kinds to be put on consignment to start. I will be doing in-home craft shows with these products all over the state. If interested please email me at mkathy@duo-county.com
Thank you.

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Subject: candles


Author:
andi amos
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Date Posted: 07:26:14 05/15/03 Thu
I make unique candles and am looking for a way to market them.Can anyone give me any ideas?
Thanks!

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Subject: Olde Towne Artisans' Fair


Author:
Ding Denlinger
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Date Posted: 04:03:35 10/18/03 Sat
Call for artists and Craftsmen!!! Olde Towne Artisans Fair, April 16-18, 2004, North Augusta, South Carolina. This outdoor fair will take place at the beautiful Living History Park in Historic North Augusta. Olde Towne and it's friends and supporter are planning a high quality art festival at this unique site. For more info and a look at the park go to www.oldetowne.us or call Lynn Tomson at (803) 279-7560. Deadline for entries is Dec. 15, 2003. Hope to see you there.

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Subject: Craft vendors needed for Bluegrass Festival


Author:
Amber French
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Date Posted: 14:58:06 10/17/03 Fri
The Executive Inn Rivermont is hosting its 3rd Annual Bluegrass Returns to Its Roots Festival April 15-17, 2004. I am the festival promoter, and we are planning a trade show with all different types of exhibits. Most of our visitors will be from outside Kentucky, so we are interested in showcasing all that Kentucky has to offer. This event is well publicized and will be well attended. Please email me at a_french27@hotmail.com if you're interested, and I will send you more information. You can call 1-800-665-5104 or 1-800-626-1936 with questions. Thanks!!

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Subject: Handmade Wooden Crafts


Author:
Mary Jo McClure
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Date Posted: 10:28:08 10/09/03 Thu
My daughter is wanting a wooden corn hoe (hope the spelling is correct) game. They are something like Toss Across, folding wood and has some type of bean bags. Can anyone help me??

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Subject: Christmas in Anchorage (KY) Holiday Boutique


Author:
Laura Heiskell
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Date Posted: 14:01:49 09/15/03 Mon
The 23rd annual Christmas in Anchorage Holiday Boutique will be held Saturday, December 6th at Anchorage Public School in Anchorage, Ky, an upscale suburb of Louisville. We are expanding our vendor participation this year as a result of previous years successes. This event is well atended and well publicized. If you are interested in participating please email laura@heiskellinteriors.com. Please include your name and address and I will promptly send you an application for the boutique.

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Subject: "Star of '76" quilt


Author:
Evelyn Goughnour
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Date Posted: 12:46:35 09/25/03 Thu
I am lookin for a quilt pattern that was called the "Star of '76" quit kit. Afriend of mine and I wanted to make this quilt that we found in a book from 1976. The kit was then sold at B&B Needlecrafts in Memphis Tenn. We don't know if they still exist or not. but we would love to find this pattern so we can make this quilt.
Thank you,
Evelyn

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Subject: Laundering a IKentucky Quilt


Author:
Martha Steinbach
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Date Posted: 10:45:03 09/07/03 Sun
I own a king sized Kentucky quilt. It has a small label that says 'Handmade in Kentucky - 1986 - Donna Sharp'. My best friend purchased it in 1987 for several thousand dollars and I recently purchased it from her. It is a magnificent star quilt that has never been laundered. The problem is that it white with a red star pattern made from various calico patterns. I did not dare launder it so I took it to my dry cleaner. After keeping it for six weeks he has informed me that he could neither wash nor dry clean it because the red was running into the white. My logic tells me that someone would not spend as much time making something this lovely, especially in these colors, if there was no way to launder and preserve it. Are there any tricks to laundering a light/dark fabric combination? How do the women in Kentucky launder their dirty quilts without the colors running into one another? I would appreciate any advice anyone could offer me. Thank you.

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Subject: Needing a KY made computer desk


Author:
Jean
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Date Posted: 19:24:48 08/05/03 Tue
I'm in need of a handcrafted, made in KY from KY wood, computer desk. Do any of you know how I can find an artisan? I'll need the desk for Christmas.

Thanks,
Jean

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Subject: Kentucky Walking Sticks


Author:
Randy Paul Spencer
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Date Posted: 18:41:28 04/17/03 Thu
I have a little web site: www.kywalkingstick.com .
I created the web site my self, but I could use some suggestions for improvement. This is the first web site I have ever worked on.

Also, I would appreciate any suggestions concerning creative methods of marketing the walking sticks.

Thanks,

Randy Spencer
Kentucky Walking Sticks

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Subject: Handcrafted wooden swing in a covered A frame stand


Author:
Becca
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Date Posted: 19:33:35 04/16/03 Wed
I need someone to make a covered A frame stand and swing. I live in Ashland KY and want someone close to home so I can make delivery. Do you know someone who is a woodcrafter from Eastern KY?

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Subject: Welcome


Author:
Dan Moffett
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Date Posted: 16:24:36 01/20/03 Mon
I would like to welcome all Kentucky artists and craftsmen to the forum.

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