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Polish Stoneware Ex Pats, String 2

PQE — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 02:14:41 GMT

I haven't been on here in awhile and thought I would see if there was any activity. Did a search for Polish Stoneware in the Forum search, but came up with zero. Did they do away with our PS strings in Kitchen & Food Talk?

I miss all of my PS friends and the chatter. I guess it is all dead now. Too bad Gloria did not get a blog going on her site.

Of course I am anxiously awaiting Spring to arrive. So tired of the snow, ice, and cold. Most of the snow has finally melted here.

I hope at least some of you see this.

Happy Spring! Karen

After posting this, I clicked on my name and the old posts came up. They just did not pop up when I did the search.

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LooPY — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:40:56 GMT

Hi Karen! It's so funny--I was just thinking today that I haven't seen everybody in such a long time--and here you are! It's so great to 'see' you! I just made a rather large PS purchase the other day--and I'd been so good!! But this is something I actually need!--a lasagna pan (aka rectangular baker.) I've been on the lookout for so long, to replace my really old one, that finally bit the dust. My old one was my first PS purchase, from the first PS show on the Q, so you know it had seen better days! That's it for awhile though, I think!

It's still cold here, too--sunny, but cold. There's been so much ice that at one point I wasn't able to get my car out for weeks at a time--I didn't think I'd see the light of day until the 4th of July!! But every now and then there's a hint of Spring in the air--some buds on our magnolia tree, shoots poking up through the ground, birdies chirping and tweeting. They must know something, right? Right??!

Wishing you a Happy Spring, too! (Aaaany day now!!) Amy

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Hopidogo — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:36:55 GMT

Good to hear from you Karen and Loopy! I thought the chat was gone forever! I miss the group too. I know there are still plenty of PS lovers out there as they are still buying at Zanger. I have purchased a few pieces but already have enough. It has to be something I really can use or need. Would be fun to be able to see how others use, decorate or some recipes maybe. I haven't figured out how to post pictures yet.

This has been a long,cold,continuous winter here in Iowa. Snow again this am! I am so looking forward to spring and getting our garden going and working in my flower beds! Hopefully I will see my daffodils and crocus soon poking up through the ground. We have had a Robin sitting on a branch in my back yard. Put food in my bird feeder for it to give him/her hope that spring is going to happen! Do you mean real magnolia buds Loopy? I am from the South originally and really love the big white magnolia blooms!

It would be nice to have a just a Polish stoneware blog that was for all polish stoneware and not connected to any one place. All collectors would probably feel more comfortable with that as I'm sure they purchase from many different sites.

Stay well and Happy Spring!

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Puggirl — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:33:25 GMT

When Polish went off...Temptations came in....odd isn't it????

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Lila4Now — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:23:52 GMT

Would you ladies be so kind, and share the web addresses you purchase Polish Stoneware from? I miss it, too. Seems like the Q has gotten rid of several quality items they use to sell. So sad. Thank you, if you're able to help me.

Temp-tations never tempted me. It reminds me of the dishes sold in my local dollar store.

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Mominohio — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:38:13 GMT

On 3/19/2014 puggirl said: When Polish went off...Temptations came in....odd isn't it????

Temp-tations was on for years before PS went off, and was selling very well at that.

I never thought there was any comparison in the two. I purchased both, and the truth of the matter is that in this case, you got what you paid for. The Polish stoneware was so much better quality all around, but the TT was affordable and you didn't feel at such a loss to use and share it, as you weren't out a lot of money if it broke,failed/ grew legs and walked away.

I have had both types crack during use in the oven. Not something you hear much of with Polish stoneware, but it can happen.

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Hopidogo — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:07:36 GMT

On 3/20/2014 Lila4now said:
Would you ladies be so kind, and share the web addresses you purchase Polish Stoneware from? I miss it, too. Seems like the Q has gotten rid of several quality items they use to sell. So sad. Thank you, if you're able to help me.

Temp-tations never tempted me. It reminds me of the dishes sold in my local dollar store.

You can find the same Polish Stoneware that was sold on QVC at the Zanger site from Gloria.

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enna16 — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:43:50 GMT

I wasn't on the forum with you ladies but I do miss the Polish stoneware! I buy seconds at tjmaxx and Marshall's but even they don't have much lately. You can google it and find lots of sites to purchase from. My mom was Polish and I honor her with my beautiful pieces, quite a few from Qvc.

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Shawnie — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:54:43 GMT

Hi Karen, Hopi and Loopy! I haven't checked our thread in a while. Just clicked on my shortcut and it didn't work. Guess they blew us up for lack of activity. I haven't bought anything since last august! I guess I am in recovery, HAHA! Our winter has been hard and I was ready for spring to arrive today, but then the weatherman said that we have two chances for snow next week!

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Suz614 — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:05:49 GMT

Thanks Karen for starting this thread! I've been so bad with buying PS lately, that I need to go into a recovery program, but Gloria is happy.

I did have my first broken piece recently (of course, my favorite dessert plate) when a glass bowl dropped from my hands right into the sink on top of the plate and broke it into 3 pieces. I contacted Gloria and was able to get a replacement. Whew!

Tired of Winter also! Happy Spring everyone! Although I use it everyday, I am looking forward to serving Easter dinner on my gorgeous PS! Hope to take pictures and load them up here as well.

~Susan

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LooPY — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:12:33 GMT

Hi everyone! It's so nice to see new PS lovers here and old friends, too!

Hopi--yes we have a real magnolia tree! Just like 'A tree grows in Brooklyn', a magnolia tree grows in New Jersey! I'll think of you when it starts blooming with those big, white fragrant flowers!

Shawnie--you're a better, more disciplined woman than I am! I'm weak--weak, I tell ya! I'd better join your recovery program pronto, because I've made Gloria very happy, just like Susan!

Susan--I'm so glad for you that you were able to have your broken piece replaced! Isn't that just the worst feeling?! I've broken two pieces, and while I was able to glue them back together flawlessly, because they were clean breaks, I can't use the baker in the oven, of course. It's now the fanciest foil, plastic wrap and wax paper holder imaginable!

Happy Spring! It's here!! Now I hope Mother Nature gets the memo!

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Hopidogo — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 23:49:02 GMT

Had a weak moment and purchased the large octagonal covered casserole in U3639! I believe Shawnie purchased a large one like it in U2200? How did you use it? I have seen it posted as a memory box and think you posted a picture on your dresser Shawnie? Maybe as a jewelry box? Obviously it is large enough to use as a small roaster (it is deep enough) or as a casserole. Hope I won't regret my decision. Should probably have thought about a use first but not sure. It is a new shape for me and do love the Pansies! I am staying off the site for a long time as the made me do it!

Hope a little activity will keep this thread in sight a little longer. It seems Fiestaware keeps going and going and QVC doesn't sell that. Guess it is the amt. of activity.

Snow here this am and late last night with more to come! March is going out like a lion!

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Shawnie — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:27:22 GMT

Happy Spring and Easter everyone! Can't get to Zanger this am. Anyone know why?

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Hopidogo — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:54:03 GMT

Hope everyone is enjoying Spring and had a Happy Easter! I am so enjoying seeing green and things peeking up through the ground. Have had rain and with sun the landscape will be beautiful and oh so welcome! Imagine many tables were displaying beautiful PS by those who collect and love it.

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Lakid — Mon, 19 May 2014 02:45:36 GMT

I just did a search on qvc for polish stoneware and it said ""0 results for polish stoneware. Check back in July!"" Anybody else heard anything about this?

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NanaS — Mon, 19 May 2014 19:19:52 GMT

Its obvious Temptations was copied from Polish Stoneware. But there is a huge difference in things made in Poland and things made in China !

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Lakid — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 05:22:48 GMT

Lidia's Polish Pottery now on qvc.

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PQE — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 01:01:43 GMT

On 7/30/2014 La-kid said:
Lidia's Polish Pottery now on qvc.

Thanks for posting this La-kid. It is not pottery from Ceramika Artystyczna. It's interesting to read the answers to the questions people have posted about those items. (K40539, H202555, and H202544) Reading your post from May, I guess Lidia's Polish Pottery was coming out in July.

Hey, Gloria's site has gone through a few changes recently. It now asks you if you're really sure you want to empty your cart. I had an item in cart last night, but my son showed up, so I got off the computer. Today the item was sold out, and I was a little disappointed, then found out it was still in my cart. I had even shut the computer off. Now I have to decide if I really want it. I'm trying to tell myself that I need to go on a PS diet.

Karen

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PQE — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:48:08 GMT

Hey PS lovers. There was an article in the Suffield Observer in Sept 2016 stating that Gloria is retiring and closing Zanger on 12-23-16. I am very saddened by this. I had noticed the stock was dwindling, especially CF and DS items.

Whaaaaa!

Miss talking to you all!

Karen