Aww, I LOVE you folks here. Got home today - was kinda sniffly on the drive, thinking about my recently-lost Panda - and found an envelope from an address I didn't recognize (You know who you are! I don't want to out you if you prefer to be anon). It was sent when Panda's bad news first broke,...

in whatever form you care to send them. taking dh to the hospital. sever nose bleed five times this week, this one won't stop. Karen, Queen of Squishies -- ************************** Sail on, silver girl - sail on by. Your time has come to shine... All your dreams are on their way -

At the request of some of the group members who will remain nameless, this is the first of many, many reminders (aka nagging posts) for the Directory. The form is now open for entries. Even if you are a current member of the Directory, your info needs to be entered. If you are not a current...

LOLOL and probably rather probable too (said she speaking from experience ) -- Jessamy -- yep dyslexic too In The Netherlands Take out: so much quilting to reply. Time to accept, time to grow, time to take things slow www.geocities.com/jess_ayad

Links to Online Quilt Fabric Resources (NEW URL) . . . with Ragtime MIDI by Women Composers (fun music from the early 20th century when every woman played a piano and many loved to write ragtime for themselves!!) http://www.earlywomenmasters.net/rags/ ragtime midi files are fantastic! Also a

One of the guys at quilt guild announced a new site he has put together. Nothing is for sale, so it's just for information. He has links to tons of sites, quilt show listings and other related things. You might have fun browsing around. http://www.quiltinformation.com marcella

Oh ye who are experts in all things - My bachelor neighbor who gave me the 12-point buck is diabetic. I would like to bake some cookies for him for a Christmas happy and have done the googling-around bit but need real guidance. Many of the recipes call for this or that sugar substitute. Some of...

Ho Ho Ho! I guess I was a very good girl this year. I am now the proud owner of a Viking Mega Quilter. What a beautiful machine this is. The harp is 9 x 6 and there is a large extension bed. It does up to 1600 spm, although I have found it is way too fast for my stippling it is easy to control...

I marked this OT cuz it's not a quilt. I've been busy making earrings for xmas prezzies for friends. Go to the link below and click on beading. It's the first pic in the album. -- LN in NH (Who has been beading more than quilting in the last 2 years) http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed

Wool blend batting - every time! Soft, warm, washable, can be quilted as little or as much as you like (Matilda's Own up to 10" apart), lovely to work with, never had a problem with bearding but comes in dark now if you want it - wouldn't use anything else. I have tried cotton and cotton blends,...

Just in from DH: The Original Computer Memory was something you lost with age An application was for employment A program was a TV show A cursor used profanity A keyboard was a piano

OK, I've had enough, it's 9.5 degrees F. outside this morning! This is Virginia! We haven't even reached the winter solstice! I would move further south but I don't want to be near a hurricane either. AND I am breakfast, lunch, and dinner to blood sucking insects!

I have been helping a Norwegian friend who belongs to an Animal Rescue organisation and has found a British microchipped dog running as a stray in Norway. However, the microchip was never registered by the vet who put it in, so its useless, and the dog had no collar. I was looking through various...

I know this is a craft "do it yourself" quilt forum but I thought you might be able to help me out. We are looking for a large beautiful quilted tree skirt for our tree . It should be between 66" and 72" in diameter. Does anyone know where I can purchase one out of a quilt or specialty catalog for...

OK, so DH has told me to "start looking at new sewing machines" so that if he gets this job when they start the actual hireing in January we can save up. From what he said I believe it has something to do with my fits with the the bobbin carrier in the Bel-Air, the back ache useing the 99 gives me,...

Hi Heidi - when are you coming up for a visit? Carolyn keeps saying you'll be coming to guild but we haven't seen you yet. Hope you have a wonderful Chanukah. Sharon in Montreal

I don't work for the next 2 weeks (school's out). I haven't sewn in months because of studying for a test. So why am I not hauling out scraps and books and starting to make a quilt? Where's my urge?? I am still eating chocolate (lots) and practicing fondling fabric in stores, altho' I haven't...

He is on antibiotics and still taking tests. They still have not found a specific problem that would cause his jaundice, but he is looking less yellow and he has perked up a bit. I saw him last night, but can't get there today because of sleet and freezing rain. I feel sure he will continue...

Thought you could use a giggle today! You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive...

My daughter in austin tx sent me (in VA) this article. they only asked for knitted sweaters ... no quilted vests to go with their formalwear Kenneth in VA http://www.abc.net.au/canberra/stories/s1392592.htm