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Fabric Sale - On again


Fabric sale is on again. I just got the notice - don't miss out!
Yes, the ants have taken over the photocopier! Help..anyone know how to get rid of them?

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Judith said…
Ants and wet weather ... don't you just love it (NOT!) Guess it is going to be another mad dash from work to make this sale ... J
16 May, 2014 19:47
Summer Flies said…
Oh those ants... put the photocopier in a big rubbish bag and sprayed insect spray against the bag so the photocopier didn't get covered and then tied the bag up for 24 hours.. perfect! But they are all around the house - drives me crazy. I don't need fabric but I'll still go!
16 May, 2014 22:22
Marie said…
Oh yay - thanks for posting this again. I thought I signed up to their mailing list but haven't received a thing. Seems much earlier this year.
20 May, 2014 17:37
Summer Flies said…
Yes I wasn't expecting it at all. Maybe I'll see you there?
20 May, 2014 18:44
Marie said…
Maybe. I am going there as soon as I can on the Thursday.
21 May, 2014 18:48
Summer Flies said…
Ok may see you there then. I think I'll try to get there about 4 or 4.30. Maybe there'll be time for a coffee after?
22 May, 2014 08:58
Marie said…
Sounds like a plan.
22 May, 2014 17:46
Summer Flies said…
Oh Marie I forgot to say if you want to borrow a Style Arc pattern, let me know which one and I'll bring it along. You can post it back to me later.
22 May, 2014 19:35
Anonymous said…
Loved reading your blog..I live in Brisbane as well. I have Cypriot relatives and ex-husband
16 December, 2022 14:46
Anonymous said…
Oh that's lovely thank you!
04 February, 2023 16:28
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