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05-16-2011, 11:07 AM
#811
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,510
Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Originally Posted by JHolm
Good Morning everyone. Hope you have a wonderful day planned. I just noticed that some people who sent international have been saying it takes 10-14 days. I sent to the Netherlands this month and it arrived in 5 days boy was I surprised. When I tried to track it they wouldn't go any farther then saying it was accepted at my post office. I was so glad to hear from my SP that she had received it. Has anyone else had trouble tracking international mail?
05-16-2011, 11:08 AM
#812
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,510
I wanted to say it took me a while to figure out that a "squishy" is the pkg...and sitting on the bench or bench warming of course is waiting for your pkg to arrive...how did "squishy" originate? Just curious....:)
05-16-2011, 11:14 AM
#813
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 3,164
Originally Posted by TFquilter
I wanted to say it took me a while to figure out that a "squishy" is the pkg...and sitting on the bench or bench warming of course is waiting for your pkg to arrive...how did "squishy" originate? Just curious....:)
05-16-2011, 11:36 AM
#815
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK side of the pond
Posts: 1,812
Originally Posted by cannyquilter
Originally Posted by Tussymussy
Originally Posted by Sunflower Girl
I got my squishie mailed off to my secret pal today! I'll give you a hint -- she lives in merry ole England!
05-16-2011, 11:55 AM
#816
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK side of the pond
Posts: 1,812
I have to put my hand up and confess:
I am a late sender offender this month. (Hanging head in shame). I have confessed to Lori and she has forgiven me - but will my SP? S/he is still on the bench.
Not only have I been a bit poorly the last week and not been on the board, but I was also asked to alter a wedding dress. The wedding is next week!
EEEK. It has needed the hem shortening by 3". This meant that the "wings" covering the detachable train needed to be shortened too. The curve on the bottom of the train had to be recut to match the shorter hem.
But she had also put on weight! The back of the bodice would not zip up and there's a gap of 3-4" at the top. So, out came the zip, and a new shorter one inserted to the waist.
The offcut from the hem has been used to cut 50 bias strips that are now rouleax loops and these have been inserted where the rest of the zip was. Phew, just minutes ago I completed threading ribbon through the loops so it is now a corset top!
I am exhausted. So, dear SP, you who loves home made items will get your package a little late. I have made a few things and just need to pop to the shops to get a few other things and then it will wing it's way over the Atlantic to you, taking 5 - 15 days to arrive. The last squishie I sent arrived in 5 days, so keeping my fingers crossed.
I was going to give you a clue as to it's final destination, but in the mess and chaos, goodness alone knows where I have put your details. Hunt to begin now :oops:
Me thinks I need a lie down in a darkened room to recover................
PS will post a photo of THE dress when I get one - it is gorgeous. 8-)
I am a late sender offender this month. (Hanging head in shame). I have confessed to Lori and she has forgiven me - but will my SP? S/he is still on the bench.
Not only have I been a bit poorly the last week and not been on the board, but I was also asked to alter a wedding dress. The wedding is next week!
EEEK. It has needed the hem shortening by 3". This meant that the "wings" covering the detachable train needed to be shortened too. The curve on the bottom of the train had to be recut to match the shorter hem.
But she had also put on weight! The back of the bodice would not zip up and there's a gap of 3-4" at the top. So, out came the zip, and a new shorter one inserted to the waist.
The offcut from the hem has been used to cut 50 bias strips that are now rouleax loops and these have been inserted where the rest of the zip was. Phew, just minutes ago I completed threading ribbon through the loops so it is now a corset top!
I am exhausted. So, dear SP, you who loves home made items will get your package a little late. I have made a few things and just need to pop to the shops to get a few other things and then it will wing it's way over the Atlantic to you, taking 5 - 15 days to arrive. The last squishie I sent arrived in 5 days, so keeping my fingers crossed.
I was going to give you a clue as to it's final destination, but in the mess and chaos, goodness alone knows where I have put your details. Hunt to begin now :oops:
Me thinks I need a lie down in a darkened room to recover................
PS will post a photo of THE dress when I get one - it is gorgeous. 8-)
05-16-2011, 12:08 PM
#817
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NE The Sunshine State
Posts: 3,910
Originally Posted by soniboo
Mailed my SP's package today and it should be zinging past Candi shortly on it's way out of state. :D
05-16-2011, 12:55 PM
#819
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ft. Myers, Florida
Posts: 928
Originally Posted by soniboo
Mailed my SP's package today and it should be zinging past Candi shortly on it's way out of state. :D
It doesn't pass by me on it's way out of the state? I feel sew left out :lol: :lol: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol:
05-16-2011, 12:56 PM
#820
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Destin, Fl
Posts: 1,878
Originally Posted by wanderingcreek
I keep seeing all these packages going across the US to all the different states. Is anyone sending any north of the border to us Canadians?
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