Glad the size 14 needle did the trick - I remember reading years ago that open seams were not a good idea if the quilting plan was for stitch in the ditch - the idea being that there might be a tendency to snap the seam stitches with the quilting. It is a personal choice and certainly there are...

I just read the details of the new Alex Anderson/Ricky Timms on-line program. I don't mind paying the $16.95 or what ever the fee. What I mind is they say to make sure my computer is set-up to accept "cookies" from them. I don't want their cookies. There is a way to allow them to place cookies...

Geez! Some of you are pretty impatient! I was thinking of waiting until tomorrow and then pull some kind of Groundhog Day movie joke....but I guess I'll just post it now and forget the funny stuff! Just a reminder, this is the next to last BOM posting! The 2007-2008 BOM will need a new hostess,...

http://www.nbc.com/Deal_or_No_Deal/game/dond.swf When I watch this at home I yell at the people who are so greedy! Are you one of the greedy ones?

You can use real pillowcases, or material. This is perfect if you come upon a pillowcase with embroidery on it, or a fancy laced hem (like the vintage ones). The flowered pillowcases also make adorable summer dresses for babies, and toddlers, or you can put a long-sleeved shirt under it for...

Can I use fleece as batting? I have a lot of ugly fleece. -- Anita --

The tradition comes from hand quilting, where you try to avoid having to stitch through extra layers. Anything with ditch outlining would benefit if the extra layers were all on the other side. But for machine quilting, no reason, as long as your stitch length is small enough not to gap and your...

For all you non-football fans, the Animal Planet will be showing The Puppy Bowl III on Sunday at 3, 6, and 9 pm. This year they've added a kitten halftime show. If you haven't seen this before, it's too cute for words. Thanks again for all your help and support of needy animals. Critter...

Thank you Tamara for the kitty fabric....I love it. Pami

I have convinced my 4th graders to learn to sew and make hug quilts for AIDS babies and for the patients of a local hospice. I am providing most of the fabric, but if you have any left over 4.5" squares from any projects you would like to donate, we are still in need of fabrics. I am in the old...

Hey There Larisa, I sent you a few messages, but I do not know if you are getting them. Can you drop me an e-mail incase I have your e-mail address incorrect. BTW, did you get a little goodie from me? Terbear

I seem to have a recollection that someone here got a new hairstyle at a London Salon within the last few months, but I can find the message??? Am I dreaming, or can someone else find it for me please? I'm thinking of getting a (new) hairstyle, but since I'm clueless on that kind of stuff I'd...

Already washed is fine! lol ! Off on holiday for a week!The chickens and ducks are good stash guard dogs though!! lol -- Estelle UK /ph//my_photos "Jacqueline"...

Washed fabric? Yes, certainly! Anything from my stash is washed. I like to include a note that indicates that. PAT Jacqueline wrote: I know I said that I was going to send out some squishie this week to some of the people that sent me their addresses. Got very few so I guess no one wants...

There is no set size for a squishie so whatever you send will be enjoyed. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "Jacqueline" wrote in message ... : I know I said that I was going to send out some...

I now have all of my eight point star blocks completed and started to sew the rows of blocks together. Oops, I am having a very hard time stitching over the "bumps". As I completed sewing each block I carefully pressed the seams of the block in whichever way would lay the flattest. It would...

Did I miss the posting for the February BOM?

A special family member will undergo keyhole colon cancer surgery tomorrow. Her 5yo grandson was taken to visit with her today before she is admitted, his mother had explained that his grandma would be having an operation to fix a problem. He replied that he knew about dog operations but...

I threw away my current catalog in a fit of housecleaning.... darn it! I want to order some of that really heavy Kona solid color fabric in the color "snow". Would someone, please, look up the ordering number and let me know- either by posting or email? Searching thru the Hancock's website is...

Quilt Sampler magazine has been showcasing top 10 quilt shops once or twice a year for many years now. Do any of you know if there is a list of all the shops that have been featured over the years? I've googled about every way I can think of and only come up with one shop at a time. I'm going...