Question:
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Answer:
BURN CHARTS for identifying fibers:
http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html
A manufacturer's site for burn test results (most likely accurate for current fibers):
http://www.fabriclink.com/Burntest.html
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Button links
http://welcome.to/buttoncollectors
Button Collectors WebRing
Button Images
http://www.buttonimages.com/
The pages for identifying buttons are
http://www.buttonimages.com/collector_info/identify.htm
Here's a button sampler with buttons to help new collectors with identification.
http://www.buttonimages.com/catalog/projectcards.htm
$15.00
I haven't tried any of these. Please give us some feedback if you have...
Answer:
This works if you know the auction link from before it closed.
Add this string to the end of the old url. (no spaces)
&hw_closed=1
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If you don't know the auction url or number, then go to Advanced Search, over there to the right of the OCM search boxes up in the green bar area (between the bars).
There's an amazing array of things you can search by! No doubt you'll remember enough about the auction to locate it!
You can 'search expired ads only' as one of the choices.
Elaine
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This is no longer working for me, so now I use this:
replace the 5 digit number (10900) with the actual auction number and click enter....
Answer:
From indyattic: I know of a Yahoo group where they specialize in fixing sewing machines. It's really a busy group - I only subscribe when mine is acting up.
wefixit - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wefixit/
if anybody is interested. The're very nice and helpful.
Answer:
LACE
Teneriffe
http://lace.lacefairy.com/ID/TenerifeID.html