I have severe hand artie and swollen tendons and am in OT for it. My Therapist said to get the non-slip cabinet liners (rubberized mesh type) and wrap it around the handle of the iron. Makes holding it easier on the hands and gives you better control of the iron. (Yes, she sews, too :) Butterfly

On Topic: Working an a Quitled Wallhanging, should be finsihed today with it. Off:Topic: I am here, but I am just going to watch and read, I may not post for awhile or I may.. I am going to keep that window open.

I think some of us are getting out of the habbit of marking posts that are unrelated to quilting OT. Unfortunately, I can not read all the posts here - there are many, and I like to sort them. I know there have been a lot of medical issues and relatives that have past =- these issues are...

We received our issue of Smithsonian Magazine this weekend and there is a nice article about the Gee's Bend, Alabama quilts and the ladies involved during this time. It is actually on-line as well so here is the...

I am just wondering if anyone is participating in the FabShop Hop and if they know how it works. I know you visit all these shops and find all these rabbits, but does it help to go over the number that you must find to be eligible to win the grand prize? I have found 132 and it just takes 130...

I bought a bag of fabric hearts years ago. Any ideas as to what I can do with them? I know I cannot applique them like you would with ones that are cut out using freezer paper. I'm really not sure what to do with them. Any suggestions? Thanks Mary

Hello all - passing a quilty charitable opportunity on to you. As you know the super-huge-gantic Houston quilt show is fast approaching (the very beginning of November). At the show there will be a 60 foot long wall of more than 2500 donated fiber postcards (two are mine!!!!). For every donation...

30 minutes to teach 35 fifth graders a little about quilting and have them try their hand(s) at piecing a 4 patch.... do you think you'd have any time left for them to actually sandwich and quilt the 4 patch? would you maybe have a frame up with a basted 'wholecloth" on it for them to try if...

hej... is there a 50% joann's or hancock or hobbylobby fabric coupon out there somewhere? mine expired on Sunday and we just found out the "bolts" of fabric promised for Colonial day events are really "bags of upholstry samples" and are already gone ugh ugh ugh..... -- Kellie J....

First two issues of Quilter's Home (so I could see what you were all talking about) and some vellum paper to try in PP'ing (lol - that sound's nasty when you read it out loud!) Thanked privately. Guess how I am going to spend the afternoon?! --

A few tired feet later... Meeting at the American Sewing Expo in Novi was a success. I think we left a few vendors smiling as well! Gen (from Ohio), Jeanne (from New Zealand), Denny (from Indiana), Crystal (from Ohio) and me (from Michigan) all managed to find each other and enjoy each others...

Vickie, Please email me privately. I think I figured it out. Love & Blessings, Royce, aka Hon-a A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.

Please can anyone help me? I am looking for Fons and Porter Magazine issue March-April 2000. I was looking for the Butterfly quilt pattern that was in that issue. Thank-you

It's been awhile since I've given of my time and organized a swap for RCTQ. I also know I am crazed for time (one of the main reasons why I haven't done a swap recently!!!). But I feel like it's time to organize something and to give something back. So I thought and thought what wouldn't be too...

I am seeking free online jigsaw puzzles with quilt themes. I KNOW I've seen some, but can't find them now. If you have a link, please post. THANKS, PAT in VA/USA

We have a new shop opening at the mall this month called Quilts. Etc. ... does anyone know anything about them? I was told all the quilts are made on the west coast by Canadians and prices are anywhere from $60 to $250 .. that doesn't seem much for a quilt of any quality. Just wondering. Of...

DH just called and they have inserted a stint and will be doing his own IV's from now on. 2 a day for at least the next 4 days as soon as they train him to do it. Then he will be moved to a hostel. (hospital motel).

are you home yet? How was your trip to Ontario? Sure hope you and Jeanne had a safe trip! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --

Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever...

and more stars. I received my star blocks from the swap in today's mail. Thanks Jessamy for hosting this. And thanks for swapping out that ones that didn't quite meet requirements. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948