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RainbowRose

RainbowRose
Date Joined: February 25, 2009
Last Online: October 6, 2021
Birthday: August 27, 1955
Country: United States
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About Me

Updated 9/8/14. I haven't been in any swaps for a couple of years. I'm back!!! I live on the north Oregon Coast with my father. He celebrated his 90th birthday this past spring, and I do what I can to make his life as comfortable as possible. I have lived with him for several years. I don't work outside the home, so I have plenty of time for my sewing, beading, quilting and any other little crafty thing that catches my interest.

Favorite Books

I'm a big fan of SciFi/Fantasy. Favorite authors include Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCafferry, Katherine Kurtz. And I can barely wait till Dianna Gabaldon's next Outlander book is released.

And then on the non-fiction side-- anything having to do with beading or crazy quilt, embellishment, ethnic embroidery or clothing design/construction.

Favorite Movies

Eclectic mix---romantic comedies, scifi/fantasy, action/adventure such as- Bed of Roses, Serenity, Must Love Dogs, Chronicles of Riddick, anything with Johnny Dep in it...

Favorite Crafts

Beadwork is my passion, and embellished crazy quilting is second on my list of fun things. I have mastered a variety of off-loom beadweaving stitches. I like to make bracelets mostly when making jewelry. I also like making beaded objects. I also quilt, crochet, embroider, paint and sew. I've been doing alot of sewing lately...turning my silk sari accumulation into infinity scarves to sell at local craft fairs, and using a fraction of my hoard of buttons in brooches. I have also been dabbling with mixed media art, bookbinding, and altering books and bottles and boxes.

Favorite Television

Current favorites include: Haven, Grimm, Revolution, Defiance, Sleepy Hollow, The Blacklist, White Collar, Rizzoli and Isles, Castle, NCIS in all its permutations, CSI...yes I do indeed watch too much television.

More about me

I have a big grey cat named Max. I bead, sew, quilt, do mixed media art, enjoy art journaling, and have a small hobby kiln I'm working on getting set up.

LIKES

COLORS--blues and greens, think sea and sky. BEADS-almost anything, especially faceted glass, silver colored metal, pearls and shell. BUTTONS- MOP, vintage brass, glass of any vintage, stone, beaded. FIBERS-pearl cottons and floss weight threads, tiny organza and silk ribbons, variagated crochet weight cotton and silk threads. FABRICS-batik, ikat, jacquard, silks, velvets, embroidered fabrics. Other things-vintage hankies, little bottles that would look good covered in beads, dark, dark, dark chocolate, spice blends for curries. Fragrances-musky, woodsy, vanilla, "clean linens"

DISLIKES

Plastic beads, plastic buttons,most synthetic fabrics, although I do like ultrasuede ;-> syrupy sweet or religious sentiments Biggest dislike is poorly made items sent in swaps. Hmmm, looks like I like more than I dislike. Well, that's as it should be.

Ratings

judee0624 rated for Winter theme fabric postcard on Jan 2, 2015
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Comment: Melody, I wish I could give you 5 hearts for this amazingly beautiful fabric postcard. The fabric and beadwork are stunning. Thank you so much. I can understand why you wrapped it so carefully to send.
Response: So glad you like it!
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Comment: I LOVE IT! I like the ocean/sea theme – makes me think of summer at the shore. I’ll put it on my desk during the fall/winter months to remind me spring and summer is coming! … I simply adore the paper and the key! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Applause, a standing ovation with 10 HEARTS AND FIREWORKS!!!
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Comment: oh I just Love your package. The embroidered ornament is so adorable. I love cats thankyou! Its going on my front door :) The extras are great, love it all. Thank you for being so thoughtful. Happy Fall!
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Comment: TY!
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Comment: Thank you for the assortment of paper goodies!
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Comment: Thanks for the great fabric and mini charms and embroidery iron transfer! =)
atinagrace rated for Make An Envelope #31 on Sep 26, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for these professional looking envelopes..I will be looking forward in using them.
jesslynne rated for Make An Envelope #31 on Sep 25, 2014
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Comment: Wow! Those envies are gorgeous! Thank you very much! <3
Response: I'm so glad you liked them...I am all over embossing powder...I love the way the leaves just pop when I use clear embossing powder over those bright fall pigment colors.
craftycrocheter rated for A LEAF shaped Mug Rug! on Sep 17, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for such a gorgeous mug rug. You do lovely work. The chicken fabric on the back is a great touch. I will enjoy it very much this fall.
csmiffy121 rated for Heart felt ornaments on Dec 8, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for my lovely hearts. Merry Christmas
sbuck rated for Heart felt ornaments on Dec 1, 2012
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Comment: Thank you.
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Comment: nice job Melody! Thank you.
judee0624 rated for Batik Fabric Postcard Swap on Nov 16, 2012
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Comment: Nice job and in my favorite color. Thanks!
Maggie249 rated for Mugrug 4 fpc on Nov 14, 2012
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Comment: Melody this is so pretty and i am giving a heart love the color combo - this is my first one thanks very much and hello to Oregon I am originally from Springfield - Eugene area I miss is but have great friends here
Kraftylady777 rated for Just Create on Sep 7, 2012
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Comment: Hi Melody, thanks for an awesome swap! Happy Holidays to you,, too...Hugs, Kim :o)
tesscalhoun rated for Lace edging on Jul 23, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely lace. It's currently pinned to a small lampshade so it can be seen by all in the house.
tesscalhoun rated for Lace Sample and Pattern Swap on Jul 3, 2012
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Comment: Thanks, I really like it. I have seen this pattern or one similar and wondered if I could manage to figure it out. I will certainly try it now. :)
lourdes rated for Stripey Egg Mug Rug on Mar 28, 2012
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Comment: thanks for the beautifull mug rug
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Comment: How did you know I needed a crochet hook case?!?! I love how the red looks against the linen. It's beautiful! Thank you so much!
perkl8r rated for Crazy Quilt Blocks #1 on Mar 28, 2012
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Comment: lovely block, thank you Melody!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 118 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
124 145 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 3 106 15
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Comments

doulakk on Sep 6, 2014:

Welcome to our group!
Please join one or two swaps!

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RyeRye on Apr 4, 2012:

TerryF on Mar 7, 2011:

…to the Nuts for Sewing Group!

bonbon on Aug 7, 2009:

I`d like to invite you to join my Christmas 4" x4" fabric square swap. sign up is by aug 8th. It will be ideal to get different fabrics for the mini dotee Christmas ornament swap.! :)

moosemama on Apr 18, 2009:

Thanks again for the super fabric.

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