I have a Grace Hoop with floor stand that is 24". I am thinking a smaller one might be easier to maneuver. They are sort of rounded square shaped. I can get an 18" or 14" but don't know which I might find easier to use. Anyone have some suggestions or comments about their favorite quilting...

I've been playing! Specifically with Christmas stockings. I've made three today. They are quite plain as they have very rich fabrics. One is a black jacquard polycotton curtain fabric. I gave it a curly, pointy toe with a gold bell on, and some rich gold and black braid round the top. I think...

Is there any type of "clearing house" that we could send Christmas ornaments and/or decorations for the folks who have lost all of that? I have no idea where or how things get disseminated to people who could use things like this. It would be fun to make (or buy) some of these things and...

Hi Jan! It was so great to meet you and your family!!! I must say you do have a beautiful family too! Jessica is just adorable! I'm sorry I was not at the Expo area sooner to see you but I was at the Marianne Fons "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sewing Machine" talk and slide show...

I don't suppose any of you ladies ( and gentlemen ) would happen to have any experience of the Singer 132Q or the Europro Shark sewing machines would you? I recently bought these machines, but haven't had a chance to use them, and was wondering if/hoping that I made the right choice. Gillian in...

The hugs were delivered to Mike's mom today. Although they have been completed since the end of August, I wanted to wait until my daughter was home so she could come. It was very emotional for all. Aunt Maureen (My daughter was best friends with Mike's cousin who was raised by her Aunt Maureen)...

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do you like to go to Lyon -France for European Quilt Expo? June 2006 www.paducahquilts.com from Paris to Nice on a riverboat www.TravelingTogether.net from Rome to Lyon by bus Luisa

Had her in ER this eve with severe pain in head - she said it felt like it would explode. Scan showed no bad things eminent so that's a relief but still not sure of cause. She's sleeping thanks to Vicadin. Please wrap her with your love, healing, etc..... Thanks...

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I inherited a serger when my MIL passed away a year and a half ago. I had no idea how to use it. I don't believe she did either, in fact I don't think she ever used it. It is treaded but the tool kit has never been opened. Well, I finally found someone who can teach me how to use it. I've been told...

I have completed the Margaritaville top and am finishing up the math for the pieced "Windowpane" back. This being only my fourth quilt, I am sure it is my favorite so far! Thank you again, a million, Wendy. I never would have ventured into these tropical fabrics without your swap! I had a blast...

I'm pleased to announce the release of new quilt software called SuperStrips. This is the first piece of software from my new company, Super Quilt. Unlike anything you've seen before, SuperStrips lets you combine strips of fabric into strip sets. You can then crosscut that set into strips...

I went to an estate sale in Kenosha, WI, last Friday. It's always interesting to speculate what people had been like, judging from their wordly goods. I bypassed the electric organ, the swivel rocker (probably her TV-watching chair), and the old double-oven Kelvinator range in the kitchen (and...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sock-Monkey-Old-Ugly-Hand-Made-Sock-Monkey_W0QQitemZ7188109624QQcategoryZ10889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I have this whole story in my head about how this poor sock monkey turned to evil because all the other sock monkeys laughed at him, and people turned their heads and made little...

We had Black Jack put to sleep at the house today at 4:30. My heart is breaking but I know he is at Rainbow Bridge now..... Diane S. Keagy

Well! (bosom heaving massive sigh of relief). I have finally caught up - finished September and October's blocks today using the Quilter's Cache instructions. Talk about a lot of fiddle fluffing around. Doncha just hate 2" squares??? I was surprised by how easily they both went together (Sept...

I have read where several or more of you have made a t-shirt quilt and that you backed the t-shirt material with an iron-on interfacing. OK!!! Since I didn't pay any attention to the type of iron-on that is best to use, would someone be so kind as to give me a clue? Please??? My daughter-in-law...

Well, I finished another quilt for my grand daughter who will arrive this week whether she wants to or not, apparently. She was due on the 9th and the doctor will induce on Wednesday if nothing happens on it's own by then. I think they are trying castor oil today so if labor starts today,...

The Pittsburgh area PBS station aired an hour-long commercial-free special program tonight about quilts in Pennsylvania. There were interviews of our "Magic Mike" Lizonitz and Jennifer Chiaverini, among other Pennsylvanians, including the Amish from Lancaster PA. Also shown were Shaun Quinlan,...