It looks like the domain expired, and things are on and off in terms of access.

Tara

Well we all know that some of the mamas wants to make the MD sewing board more active.. I guess I would go there. :happy:

Well we all know that some of the mamas wants to make the MD sewing board more active.. I guess I would go there. :happy:

:ditto:

Didn't Meg have a board also that we used last time the boards were down?

Here's the IP addy: 209.152.176.119. If you put that into your web browser, you should get to amitymama. or 209.152.176.119/vb/index.php to get to the forums. HTH!

Margaret, who just got in myself

Is there a plan B? I don't mean to sound self righteous, but I cannot personally tolerate MD. The free use of language and tone of the overall forum makes me uneasy and uncomfortable and I just cannot, personally, do it. I realize the sewing forum may be different, but I dunno......

I would miss ya'll terribly. :wah:

Here's the IP addy: 209.152.176.119. If you put that into your web browser, you should get to amitymama. or 209.152.176.119/vb/index.php to get to the forums. HTH!

Margaret, who just got in myself

Oh, come on Margaret! Come post at MD! :monkeydan

Is there a plan B? I don't mean to sound self righteous, but I cannot personally tolerate MD. The free use of language and tone of the overall forum makes me uneasy and uncomfortable and I just cannot, personally, do it. I realize the sewing forum may be different, but I dunno......

I would miss ya'll terribly. :wah:

We could take over the MU sewing forum again.

http://mamauniverse.com/forums/index.php

Is there a plan B? I don't mean to sound self righteous, but I cannot personally tolerate MD. The free use of language and tone of the overall forum makes me uneasy and uncomfortable and I just cannot, personally, do it. I realize the sewing forum may be different, but I dunno......

I would miss ya'll terribly. :wah:

The sewing forum is MUCH different.. I haven't seen free use of language in that particular forum.. it's basically THIS sewing board, but with a lot less posts/people. Heck most of the S&S's are just cross posted from here anyway. :)

Except for Summer's beautiful quilt.. glad I checked there this morning.. it's stunning!!

Is there a plan B? I don't mean to sound self righteous, but I cannot personally tolerate MD. The free use of language and tone of the overall forum makes me uneasy and uncomfortable and I just cannot, personally, do it. I realize the sewing forum may be different, but I dunno......

I would miss ya'll terribly. :wah:

I don't think you're being self righteous. I won't go there, either. And I know other mamas who won't. :) Fortunately, a better alternative is in the works.

I am in a testy mood this morning so I probably shouldn't reply, but I hate the automatic judgements about an entire other board. Yes, MD is different than it is here, but it is not what many people percieve it as. It has changed a lot. And I love the sewing board there. Every sns gets replies and multiple ones. To me, it feels like this board did when I first came here.

:ditto:

I am in a testy mood this morning so I probably shouldn't reply, but I hate the automatic judgements about an entire other board. Yes, MD is different than it is here, but it is not what many people percieve it as. It has changed a lot. And I love the sewing board there. Every sns gets replies and multiple ones. To me, it feels like this board did when I first came here.


ditto

Kristi, different people have different needs. You shouldn't take it personally.

I won't go to MD either. And yes, I have checked out the main boards and the sewing boards there recently, so this isn't a case of judging it by what it use to be. The atmosphere just doesn't suit me.

A few of us are working on another solution though. Stay tuned, we are still working out the bugs.

I like MD too but it's not my sewing home, this is. Thanks Allison for all your hard work. :)

I didn't mean to offend anyone, and maybe if there was a better way to say it, I am sorry, but I still *really* don't like MD. --- It doesn't mean I like any Momma less for going there or that I think that a Momma's judgement is impaired for wanting too. It is me personally, I just cannot do it.

You know, it is kind of like religion. Just because I won't step into a Catholic church, doesn't mean I hate my husband KWIM? It is just me, my belief system and what makes me feel comfortable.

I didn't mean to offend anyone, and maybe if there was a better way to say it, I am sorry, but I still *really* don't like MD. --- It doesn't mean I like any Momma less for going there or that I think that a Momma's judgement is impaired for wanting too. It is me personally, I just cannot do it.

You know, it is kind of like religion. Just because I won't step into a Catholic church, doesn't mean I hate my husband KWIM? It is just me, my belief system and what makes me feel comfortable.

I'm with you on that one.

Ditto. Look forward to seeing what's in the works. :)

I didn't mean to offend anyone, and maybe if there was a better way to say it, I am sorry, but I still *really* don't like MD. --- It doesn't mean I like any Momma less for going there or that I think that a Momma's judgement is impaired for wanting too. It is me personally, I just cannot do it.

You know, it is kind of like religion. Just because I won't step into a Catholic church, doesn't mean I hate my husband KWIM? It is just me, my belief system and what makes me feel comfortable.

This is me too. I pop in at MD every month or so and the whole atmosphere does not mess well with me. Those mamas that like it over there, well, thats them and not me, but it doesn't mean anything personally. Just like some people don't like dark chocolate or wine or fabric. Doesn't make them bad people, just different.

Allison's solution is worth waiting for.

Ditto. Look forward to seeing what's in the works. :)

i'll just ditto this too...

i have been to MD's sewing forum and love several of the members dearly, but it just isn't *home*...it's not b/c of the MD atmosphere tho, the sewing forum is drastically different than the rest of the board! fwiw, this sewing board isn't what it used to be either...

i am interested to see whats in the works, though only a part-time seamstress i would like to stay in touch with several mamas (and peek in on the sns's) but dont/wont go to md.

I didn't mean to offend anyone

Stacey :big hug:

Sweetie, I don't think you could offend anyone, you're too nice a person :kittypink

This is my sewing home because I've been here forever and it's got the easiest posting format. I go to MD too but ummm, I don't know how to do a sns there, lol. I'm up for whatever, I just like seeing what everyone's making :couple:

Totally off topic, but Tara, where is this Roald Dahl museum of which you speak???

I think Em would love it. We read "The Witches" together, and she can't wait for the new "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" movie to come out.

I know, you're going to tell me it's in Europe somewhere...

Just like some people don't like dark chocolate or wine or fabric.

There are people who don't like FABRIC?!!! :drop:

Totally off topic, but Tara, where is this Roald Dahl museum of which you speak???

I think Em would love it. We read "The Witches" together, and she can't wait for the new "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" movie to come out.

I know, you're going to tell me it's in Europe somewhere...

Not Tara (obviously! *Lol*) but I think I remember Tara mentioning on another thread.. somewhere.. that it was in London? So yea, I think it's in Europe somewhere. *lol*

~C

A few of us are working on another solution though. Stay tuned, we are still working out the bugs.

Is this new board going to be an open forum, or invite only, or what?

I would think it would be an open forum, it is here. :)

I would think it would be open invite, it is here. :)

I agree. I don't think it would be discussed so openly otherwise.

Oh, it will be open, just trying to get it up first and ready to go. It will also be community run with no moderators forum, etc.

We are working hard to get it up, I promise!

Sounds great, thanks for all your work!

Sounds very exciting! I love the idea of having a dedicated sewing board! (if that is indeed what it is *lol*)

I don't think you're being self righteous. I won't go there, either. And I know other mamas who won't. :) Fortunately, a better alternative is in the works.

I am with Shecki and Stacy. Oh, and it looks like Allison, Amber and...LOL!

When will we know what is "in the works", Allison? I can't wait to hear about it.

Kristin :)

It sounds great ALlison. I love the idea of a sewing board :)

I also wanted to say too that I agree with others about "this" being my sewing home. I do go to MD and have been there since the beginning... but I just can't get into any other forum like this one. Maybe cause I have been on here with the same people for YEARS now. It's just... well, home! :)

:monkeydan This is my little excited dance. :happy:

just joining in so i will be in the loop :happy:

Yall could always come to my little place...its in my siggy line...yeah i know its like no one is there, but its totally new, its not my fault lol...anyway just a thought.... :rolleyes:

:happy: Something "in the works" huh?? :happy:

I'm excited to see what's in the works too. I haven't been able to get on for 2 days and thought, how sad. What will I do without the sewing forum. You mamas have taught me all I know. :heart:
Allison, will you PLEASE post HERE too when you know more, I don't want to miss it! :happy:

I was really sad the other day when teh boards were down! I thought "oh no, its over and I won't be able to find any of my sewing mama's again." I really love comming here and seeing what you guys are up to. I know I don't post alot. I have problems getting my SnS up on the board. But I love looking and reading.

No one I know sews. So when ever I make something for my kids or myself my friends will say something like "oh thats cute where did you get it? Oh let me guesse you "made" (emphasis) it. Or if I try to explain how I refuse to pay $ for something I know I could make better. (i.e. Robeez! I still can't believe the price these go for!)

I won't even go in to the cloth diapering bit :)

Anyway! sorry for the ramble. I can't wait to see what is in store and hope I don't get left out.

Happy Sewing!

Just subscribing to the thread, although I haven't been doing anything other than biz sewing lately! Hopefully sooner than later I'll actually sew something worth a S&S that isn't a diaper! :)