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			<title><![CDATA[ did not reliase I had not introduced myself!1 ]]></title>
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<p><br></p>hello!! heather J here from Brisbane in Australia!!  I did not reliase that I had not introduced myself, in fact I had forgotten I was on this site
at all!! When my computer crashed I lost a lot of information1!! Now have windows xp and a new second hand computer and allis well!!  I am 57 yrs of age,
married now for nearly 30yrs and You could say I am addicted to cross stich!!  I also am a bit... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Hi from Rhode Island! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi all -
<br>
<br>
I don&#39;t think I was in this community before the changeover to Yuku... so I&#39;m pretty sure it&#39;s a first time intro.  <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image">
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<br>
My name&#39;s Melissa, and I&#39;m a mid-30&#39;s stitcher from the tiny state of Rhode Island in the USA.  I&#39;m married to a guy who actually supports my
stitching habit (hooray!), and we&#39;re owned by six cats who also adore my stitching habit... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:42:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re-intro ]]></title>
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  I was a member here before, but it&#39;s been so long I thought I would re-introduce myself!
  <br>
  <br>
  I&#39;ve been around the cross-stitch community for a few years, but due to health problems it has been more as a lurker. Now that things seem to be under
  better control I want to participate more and thought I would begin by saying &quot;HI!&quot;
  <br>
  <br>
  I&#39;m married (28yrs) to my best friend, we have a grown son and a mixed-breed pup. My stitching has been... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:18:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hi! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello
<br>
I&#39;m Heidi...stay at home mom of 3 boys.  I love to stitch Mirablia designs, as well as Shepherds Bush and anything else that catches my fancy!  :)  Nice to
find another busy board out here.
<br>
:) ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Hello ]]></title>
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     My name is Maria. I´m from Spain. I was looking for about stitching and I found this forum. I like it very much and I would say hello. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Welcome Paula! (sibbald 2001) ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Please join me in welcoming our newest member, Paula Sibbald of Kelmscott Designs! I have been chatting with Paula a bit through emails about the Mary Wigham
sampler...Paula is Canada`s &quot;head girl&quot; for the stitch along, and she expressed interest in joining us, and here she is! Welcome to the Needle and
Thread board Paula!!
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			<title><![CDATA[ Checking in ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi!
<br>
<br>
I&#39;m Tessa from upstate NY.  I&#39;ve been stitching for several years.  I previously worked in a needlework shop and have taught the needlearts as well.
<br>
<br>
I have more stash than I can ever possibly stitch, but it makes me happy!
<br>
<br> ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Kia ora from NZ ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello everyone :)
<br>
On and off stitcher for the last few years, but having recently lost my job I have way more time on my hands to stitch!
<br>
<br>
My real name is Zeb (and yes, I AM female) and I live in New Zealand. Big fan of the likes of Just Nan, Joan Elliott, Helen Phillips and Teresa Wentzler.
<br>
I am currently stitching Ink Circle&#39;s &#39;Bloomers.&#39;
<br>
<br>
Hope to get to know many of you, and learn and be inspired!
<br> ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Hello all... ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I was doing a GOOGLE search on fabric for Flower Power by Cross Wing and this board came up ...lovely place ...just thought I would say Hello....Love Coral in
chilly overcast Mooroolbark Australia ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Hello ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p>I have been reading this board for some time now and I really like it here. So finally I&#39;ll introduce myself official.
<br>
<br>
My name is Ineke. I live in The Netherlands with my husband and our 17 year old daughter. I have a parttime job as remedial teacher with a practice at home.
<br>
I have been crossstitching for many years, with a break for lace making and quilting. Some years ago I discovered the Chatelaine and Blackbird Designs and this
was a new start of crosstitching. Now I... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Hallo from The Netherlands ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone,
<br>
<br>
I found this bulletinboard through the Dracolair website. It seems to me that it&#39;s a lot of fun here and I would like to introduce myself  and to get to
know you all a little better.
<br>
Well my name is Jolanda, 42 yrs, married with 2 children (girl 13, boy 8). I love to cross stitch and horsebackriding, both which I am doing for a lot of
years. I also study and work 3 days a week.
<br>
<br>
Just a few years ago I came across the hand dyed fabric and that opened a... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:38:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Kiana here ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello there.
<br>
I was looking for cross stitch groups and here I am.
<br>
I was wondering if you have a brief tutorial on how to get started?
<br>
And what can I do to make it more enjoyable instead of frustrating.
<br>
I wear progressive lens, so everything done up close gets blurry.
<br>
Not sure what there is out there to help with this problem, so I can have my hands free.
<br>
I look forward to hearing from you.
<br>
Drop by and say Hi.
<br>
I just added some Quotes to my profile. I... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (kiana52)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hello ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ After being away for so long I thought it was definitely time to come back. So hello it&#39;s great to see everyone again. ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:48:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Waving hi ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p>I came across this board and I wanted to join, only I realized that I already joined 5 years ago. So, I am saying hi to all of you and Happy New Year. I
promise I will visit often. For the meantime, I have a lot of catching up to do.</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>Nylarim</p> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:23:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Introduction ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to other cross-stitch and/or needlework-fanatics.
<br>
<br>
My name is Marijke and I live in Belgium. I became interetsted in cross-stitching about 8 years ago and it quickly became &#39;an addiction&#39;. Yet, I still
consider myself &#39;a beginner&#39;.
<br>
<br>
I was very pleased to have found this message-board and I like the topics and posts very much. I hope the other members will not become to be too annoyed by my
poor... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:34:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hi from DE ]]></title>
			<link>http://needleandthread.yuku.com/topic/4955/t/Hi-from-DE.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <p>My name is Dawn ~ SAHM to 3 yrs old twin girls, Sarah &amp; Faith &amp; 2 mos old Sophie.
<br>
<br>
It&#39;s my dream to stitch on LK&#39;s Double Flip-Its.
<br>
<br>
I have board of my own for Mommies.</p> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (DJFawn)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:42:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO ! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p align="center">I HAVE JUST STUMBLED ONTO THIS BLOG OF STITCHERS
<br>
I AM A NEW BLOGGER BUT AN OLD STITCHER.
<br>
<br>
I LOVE STITCHING ANYTHING REPRODUCTION BUT ALSO ENJOY READING THE HISTORY BEHIND THE PIECES.  I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO LEARN.
<br>
<br>
I HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO THE GULF COAST FROM MICHIGAN
<br>
I AM NOT FINDING SHOPS DOWN HERE LIKE I HAD BACK HOME
<br>
SO I HAVE BEEN SURFING THE INTERNET<img height="18"... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ hi all ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ just thought i would pop in and say hi i found here by chance through a blog i am a stitcher and am 24 almost 25 im always on the lookout to meet and make new
friends<img src="http://needleandthread.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/grouphug.gif" alt="image">
<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:44:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Did I really not introduce myself??? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p>Whoops!!!
<br>
<br>
Instead I just start asking questions - random questions about sewing 28 count over 1 and if people track the time they spend on a specific project! Sorry!!!
But you have been all so nice, and given really helpful answers <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image">
<br>
<br>
Anyway, I am an Australian,. who has just started stitching again after a 3?4? year hiatus following finishing university and starting full time work...... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:12:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hi from NJ ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi,
<br>
My name is Sandy. I live in East Brunswick, NJ.  I&#39;m a 46yr old mother of 4. I&#39;ve been cross stitching since 1984. I&#39;m currently have 3 WIPs
I&#39;m working on right now. I lurk a lot, I guess because the boards tend to intimidate me, I still don&#39;t know how to show pictures but I&#39;m learning.
I look forward to getting to know you all better.
<br>
<br>
Sandy in NJ ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:04:53 GMT</pubDate>
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