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Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 456 Send Message	Joanna	Report	20 Oct 2008 14:57
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 456 Send Message	I used to knit a nice line in mohair monkeys! I have threatened to knit one for my younger son to keep in his car, but that did not go down too well. I still have crocheted jackets I made over thirty years ago. I stopped knitting and crocheting when my two sons were small, and have never really got back into making things again, but just lately hints have been dropped about homemade Guernsey sweaters making nice Christmas presents!
Member Since: December 2006 Posts: 1,227 Send Message	SallyF	Report	20 Oct 2008 14:57
	The trouble is Rita I don't have a huge amount of patience for anything like knitting and end up with my scarves being very holey! lol I do cross stitch, which is now easier since I've had my glasses. :)
Member Since: December 2006 Posts: 1,227 Send Message	SallyF	Report	20 Oct 2008 14:59
	I have a friend (yes honest!) who can knit extremely well and when I was expecting my first she knitted me tons of matinee jackets. Which were lovely, but I only used about 2 of them in the end!
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	CMD	Report	20 Oct 2008 16:44
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	I love to knit when I have time... I learned to knit very young...and won a competition for design and knitting an outfit for a doll..when i was only 7 years old.....sorry about bragging... my future D I L has asked me to teach her to knit... I still wear a knitted coat that I did when I was 18... so that makes it 34 years old....I have also kept most of the baby clothes I knit the kids.... My main thing is sewing though... I have been toying with the idea of buying me a knitting machine.......I hd one years ago....and loaned it out......and never saw it again!!..I never even got to have a go on it....
Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 7,183 Send Message	Whirley	Report	20 Oct 2008 16:58
	Annie, health & safety gone mad:)
Member Since: March 2007 Posts: 7,102 Send Message	Julia	Report	20 Oct 2008 16:59
	Coal Miners Daughter - I'm not trying to put you off BUT. I had knitting machines for years, some 15 years ago. Any new attachment that came out, I bought it. THEN ,Nike and Adidas started to make tops with their names on. I was immediately made redundant by my large family of grandsons. No more bobble sweaters, please Grandma. But to be serious, unless you have alot of knitting to do, I would save your money. There is more pleasure in hand knitting, and relaxation. Julia in Derbyshire
	Researching: Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	CMD	Report	20 Oct 2008 17:02
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	I always have a look for any sewing items too, when I go to charity shops....or car boots.....(dont get chance to go to many ) my eyes arnt to good to do cross stitch anymore..I have difficulty with shades that are two close....so I have had a go at tapestry...I have done a large elephant......and A large lion.....and still doing a tiger......I have told my sister they are for them when I snuff it ha ha
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	CMD	Report	20 Oct 2008 17:05
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 475 Send Message	Dear Julia.... Thanks for the advice......the machine I once had...was at least 30 years old..... It was just a thought....they probley cost a furtune now....... However I would like to see what they can do....as its just something that interests me. cmd x

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