I told you about a health issue my DH has been experiencing since last fall. Your prayers and good thoughts have helped more than you know. He has undergone a bunch of doctor appointments, all who required a battery of tests. I think we finally have enough to figure out what is going on. Well,...

I just logged on to the website of Quilted Treasures in Atco, NJ - a shop my sister and I visited for the first time a few weeks ago. Lynn said their website would be up soon. I received her newsletter just now and she highlighted the fact that she had just received the Elm Creek fabrics...

reason? I just finished machine quilting the state fair quilt and it is in the washer now. All that is left on it is drying it and ironing it and woohoo!! I will be happy dancing as much as I can around the house. I think this calls for something special for lunch and/or dinner!!! Larisa, ready...

Bev, On the main task bar, choose Tools, then Options, then click the Read tab. On that screen you can choose how many headers come down. HTH Karen, Queen of Squishies

=A0A friend forwarded this to me today: =A0Jennifer in Ottawa -------- What Religion Is Your Bra?? A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, "I'd like to buy a bra for my

This weekend I COMPLETED my first quilt. It's not the first quilt I started, just the first one DONE. It's my 4-patch lap quilt and it nigh on to perfect! I had one OOOOOPS which I fixed and then covered with my quilt label :) Fortunately it was at a corner where the first border starts. I quilted...

I've just made a quilt using the 'Thrifty' block. Please...does anyone know anything about this block, where it came from, when it was first used etc? earthmagic in oz

I don't put the invisible on either of the spindles. I actually put it in a glass that sits behind by machine and then thread over the top of the machine. Seems to help. Also, I use metallic thread sometimes and find if I don't put the thread through the first theading holder dealie (love...

You can win a sewing machine! Okay, so my Bernina demo was bad - who cares? The machine is free! Anyone else interested in sending them a quilt? Check it out: http://www.quilts4cancer.com/Special_events.htm And if this isn't legit, let me know =) -- A Joy in...

I finally got some time to myself yesterday and spent several hours finishing up a couple of UFO's that are clogging the creativity, so to speak. You can find the pix on my website. Just look for What's New on the home page. -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've...

The first day to drop off entries for the NY State Fair Arts & Home competition (crafts division) is Thursday. Everything is done except for the baby quilt, however.....I am almost done with it!!! I had the hardest time figuring out how to actually do the quilting but thanks to or own Queen of...

Try here! http://quilt.com/Flowermound/Flowermound.html Merry Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once http://www.stardancerpress.com/MerryStahel/ http://community.webshots.com/user/merrystahel

Hello! I am brand, spanking new at quilting, and I would like very much to get some advice. Exactly what kind of thread should I use for my first quilting project. It will be a four-patch with a twist, using cotton thread. While exploring the Internet, I see all kinds of threads - 35 wt., 40-wt.,...

I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to take some of my favorite fabrics and turn them into headscarves to wear during my chemo. If I have to wear something on my head, it might as well be a fabric I love! Does anybody have a pattern, or a tip on how to do a teensy rolled hem by machine? ...

Is there a pattern for these cute little chicken pincushions online? Thanks a lot! Donna

Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery Diana Patty in NWO "LN (remove NOSPAM)" wrote in message ... Diana Curtis' dh just IMed me to say she's in the hospital (went in this morning) cuz of a gal bladder attack....

Thanks to you guys, I've discovered "Simply Quilts" on HGTV, and have set up to PVR several episodes. Are there other quilting series on television? I'd love to check them out! Sheila

DH and I are going to the Poconos in September, and I am trying to get together a list of must-see places to go! Of course, from my point of view, those are the quilting/crafty places. From his point of view, it's the science, geeky techy places! :) We will be there almost a week, and don't...

My big bro left Oz for US last Wed. I'm not sure of his itinerary - he goes over for a visit this time every year. He is right into car racing so visits his 'petrolhead' mates. Last year he did the coast to coast drive, it took me ages to look at all his photos. I'm looking forward to this years...

Hi Leslie, I can't get my email to you to go through. Let me know where to meet you Friday eve. for prime rib!!! -- Lori http://www.users.qwest.net/~lsquared/ Chocolate reduces stress. And it's so much quieter than throwing a