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kgeslab

kgeslab
Birthday: May 16
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

I'm a 40 something female that loves to knit. I have a husband and 3 children and I teach elementary school- 5th grade science. I live in the USA on the east coast. I sing in a Masterworks Choir and I love the color yellow. I drink tea all the time (love black teas), but I am ALLERGIC to CHAMOMILE!

Favorite Music

Classical and jazz are my two favorites. I love a good oboe concerto! I used to play the oboe. Heinz Holliger Rocks!!!!

Favorite Movies

The Color Purple, Babe the Pig, Glory, Steel Magnolias and other movies that are similar. I must admit I love a good Lifetime movie, as well. The Spiderman trilogy rocks!

Favorite Television

Lost, House, Hell's Kitchen,Shear Genius, Project Runway, General Hospital, Little House on the Prarie and The Waltons.

Favorite Crafts

Knitting is my favorite thing to do in my spare time. I love the feel of a good yarn when I'm knitting - none of that cheap acrylic stuff or fun fur, please! Don't want to spend all of that time knitting and end up with a product that feels like plastic. I esp. love alpacca in rich earth and jewel tones. I've learned to knit socks and boy am I addicted! I also love to read, but that's more of a hobby than a craft. I'd really like some nice quality rubber stamps to start making notecards. I also love to journal! Cotton fabric to practice my newest hobby, quilting, would always be appreciated.

These are a Few of my Favorite

I love: black Teas , Candles , Alpaca and other SOFT natural yarns, sock yarn, warm socks(not cheapy, nylon though) healthy snacks (Fiber 1 bars, ,flavored nuts,trail mix with dried fruit etc.) Reading, Baking bread and other goodies from scratch!

Favorite Books

Here is a list of books I'd love to receive, either new or used:

The Other Queen

The God of Animals

The Zookeeper's Wife - a War story

The Abstinence Teacher

Fire in the Blood

Someone Knows My Name: A Novel

Heart-Shaped Box: A Novel

Stealing Lincoln's Body

The Terror: A Novel

What the Dead Know: A Novel

Anything about knitting or quilting, even old knitting/quilting magazines

. . . I'll update as I read!

Handmade Things I'd Love

altered journals, soap, knitted socks, bookmarks, malas (also known as prayer beads or rosaries) whimsy jars so I can see what those are all about! Aprons and other hand sewn items would be a real treat! I always need stationary to write notes to parents. It must have envelopes to match. Jazz music CDs you've put together!!!!

Ratings

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Comment: Great ornament! :) Even personalized for me! Hee.
DelishDish rated for CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE SWAP on Nov 18, 2008
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Comment: Thank you! Thank you!
lucias rated for Knitted Sweater Ornament on Nov 16, 2008
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Comment: Hi, Mary, Thank you very much for the cute lil sweater. I can't believe it is your first mini sweater. It is much better than my first :)
ukstash rated for Fabric Postcard Swap on Nov 14, 2008
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Comment: I can tell you had fun making this card. I love it and will hang it on my christmas tree. Great job.
OnyxLight rated for Friendship Star Quilt Block Swap on Nov 12, 2008
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Comment: Love your fabric choices!! Thank you!
Response: glad you liked it. I am very new to quilting and was worried it would not be up to standards!
ladydy5 rated for Beginners Hand Made Fabric Heart on Nov 12, 2008
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Comment: So sweet, love them and they will be on my tree this year. Continue on as crafting and swapping is so much fun.
Artistic rated for Autumn Reading List on Nov 9, 2008
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Comment: thanks so much. Love the pumpkin! (please thank your co-worker for me!)
Response: I sent this a LONG time ago. Hope you are not just now receiving!
SASNJMS rated for CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE SWAP on Nov 8, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the cookie recipe and the butter square recipe. Both recipes sound yummy mmmmmmm! Happy holidays, Rose sasnjms strathouse@comcast.net
candy4271 rated for Friendship Afghan Catch Up on Oct 26, 2008
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dreammer rated for Autumn Reading List on Oct 20, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for your reading list. I have read a few on your list and hope to read the other few that I haven't. I really will enjoy using the bookmark it is unique.
artsy415 rated for Postcard w/a Slow Cooker Recipe on Oct 18, 2008
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Comment: Corn, crab AND bacon? Mmmmm!! Thanks!
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Comment: Thank you.
getcr8v rated for Postcard w/a Slow Cooker Recipe on Oct 14, 2008
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Comment: This sounds great!
Response: glad it made it there. The post office lady SWORE it would take more than one stamp because I folded and glued it.
Bettka rated for CANDY CANDY CANDY #2 (International) on Oct 13, 2008
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Comment: Thank you very much!
jayme rated for Trick or Treat Swap on Oct 12, 2008
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kaypendragon rated for Trick or Treat Swap on Oct 11, 2008
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Comment: Thanks!
LilyO rated for 2008 Reading Log #3 on Oct 7, 2008
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Comment: Excellent reviews, thank you for sharing!
Jeanb217 rated for Writing Prompt Challenge #1 on Oct 6, 2008
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Nfexshus rated for Chocolate Swap on Oct 6, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much it was all wonderful!
Blurg rated for 2008 Reading Log #3 on Oct 4, 2008
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Comment: THANK you! What an awesome list. I do appreciate the whole year. I saw many books that are now on MY to-read list, which grows ever longer. Thanks much.

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Comments

bluemerleboutique on Dec 1, 2008:

Hi there! Thanks so much for joining the Historical Fiction Book Swap! I hope you get something good to read! I also checked on some of the books you had on your wishlist...thanks for listing them, I'll have to check some of them out myself! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Sara

kaypendragon on Nov 28, 2008:

Thanks so much for angeling the tea advent calendar swap!!!

bluemerleboutique on Nov 25, 2008:

Hi there! Thanks for signing up for the Historical Fiction book swap! I hope you get a great book from your partner! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :-)

Sara

rockstar20h on Nov 15, 2008:

Just wanted you to know your journal is coming out great!!

rockstar20h on Aug 24, 2008:

Hi, I am your partner for the From Me To You-USA ONLY swap....I was wondering if you didnt mind, if I didnt write on the back sheets....my pens bleed through and when I draw so does the marker...to make up the missing back pages..I can send you some goodies in with your notebook....maybe a book or two off of your list? Please let me know if thats ok....thanks so much! HOlly

thatzghetto on Aug 12, 2008:

Thank you for angeling my Reading log swap. I really appreciate it.

beaglemom on Aug 7, 2008:

Mary, I got the journal you sent last night - what a great surprise and I read it from cover to cover and truly cherish it! thank you for angeling me on this! You are the best sister!

junemoon on Jun 12, 2008:

Mary Ellen -- that's so much for angeling the reading log, I enjoyed reading your descriptions and thanks forthe tea too -- people who angel should be able to accumulate "wings" I'd give you enough for a flight wherever you want to go.

myrrhmaid on Mar 17, 2008:

May the wind always be at your back and the road rise up to meet you...

Artistic on Jan 4, 2008:

Glad you got the box of new year's inspiration. Let's encourage each other through the year.

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