Hello, could some one please tell me what computer software and any special hardware is needed for the Embroidery machine Janome MC 300 E. And what kind of prices were paid for the software? Are there special spare parts needed? thank you Zuzana

Hi everyone, I am starting to get Christmas presents started. I am making a heart shaped family tree for my Grandmother for her gift. I wanted to know what type of iron-on transfer paper you use for photos? What do you feel is the best way to get the photos on to the fabric for the quilt? This...

Does someone have some ideas for me on this? I need to install some overhead lighting above my sewing table. I can't put in pot lights or anything "into" the ceiling but I could hang a long light, something like a shop light in my husband's garage workshop. However, those shop lights aren't too...

My silver and gold lame is finally here - I asked for directions on how to use it. They wrote on the receipt to use a pressing cloth and don't touch the actual lame with an iron, since it will melt. Hmm. Do I cut out the lame and use it carefully? Do I try and fuse it to calico/unbleached muslin...

I was shopping at Joann's today and they now have fat quarter bundles of their brocade fabrics. The fabric is bundled according to color. They had black, lt. blue, dk. blue, tan, brown, reds, just to name a few. There are 4 fq's in a bundle for $9.99. I used my 40% off coupon for my first buy....

My DH walked and may be able to come home today - please cross all fingers and toes, except if you're trying to do some sewing! -- Bonnie NJ

Never sign your daughter's homework with your disappearing ink quilt marking pen. She had a heckuva time explaining to her teacher that I really *had* signed it. I got a phone call from the teacher on Friday asking me if this really happened, or if my daughter was not telling the truth.

In a previous life, the sixties, I was in the garment business. I have a degree in Math and Physics, and have worked as an engineer and writer for 27 years. So I got into sewing very early and likewise got on the internet early in my college years, like before we had GUIs. But I wonder: how did...

Le Rouvray shop has been there for years, owned by an American, I believe, and most speak English and French, I am sure the ladies can handle the math. There is a Quilt book about the shop, history and designed patterns. Unfortunetly its only in French. What fun. Kay -- All outgoing mail...

I mentioned those when I saw them at Costco a couple of months ago. The adjustable legs are neat. The only problem I had with them is the thickness of the tabletop itself. My banquet table has the thinner (1" or so) top and I have clips that work really keen on it. The other problem is my...

Bro has a job! You may all remember that I posted that he was made redundant from Nortel at Christmas... Well, finally (and, it has to be admitted, without him looking too hard!*), he has a contract for six months. We hope this leads to longer employment. So thank you all who kept him in mind...

I spent about two hours rolling around on the living room floor last night trying to baste this full-sized quilt top and got about one-quarter done. My elbows and knees are a little sore right now and I'm wondering how everyone else gets this basting task done. (Most of quilting is something I've...

http://community.webshots.com/album/410901078HMVcqL Now I just have to quilt them. I recently bought a New Joy frame and had to get a replacement part, so as soon as I can get DH to help me replace the piece, I'm all set to go. Linda PATCHogue, NY

My sister and her boyfriend came for dinner yesterday. I told them I was almost finished a quilt and would it be OK if we ordered take-out instead? They thought that was fine. In fact, my sister fixed pasta pesto for my kids so I didn't have to stop so close to finishing all the machine quilting....

OK. I am new to posting pics on the internet - usually just email them. So this is a test run. http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=418470178 If I've figured this right the link should go to pictures of my three furry QIs. If this works OK I will try to get a...

I'm cleaning out the sewing room and have bags and boxes of fabric and patterns. It's mostly quilting fabric, but lots for clothing, too. Patterns (almost all new) are home dec., kids stuff, clothing adult 6 on up. I'm ashamed to say I'm much more of a buyer than an actual doer and the room is...

a few weeks ago i posted about my friend's son who attempted suicide. You all were wonderful in your support of the HUG i am making him! i have put up a page with all the blocks and fabric i have received so far. Still think there was one or two more on the way, but i might be mistaken. My DD1...

My DS was dumpster digging at a house next door to where he works!!! He brought me 3 boxes of sewing machine attachments---but no sewing machines. I made him go back and look! At any rate, they don't fit any of my machines and I offer them free (just for postage) to the first person who wants...

I started a baby blanket with the hunter's star pattern. Well to say the least it is the most time consuming one I've ever done. I tried the template version first that took me two hours. Then I switched to the paper pieced version, much easier although it still takes 2 hrs to do a 12" block. So...

Hi all, I'm still quite new to the quilting thing and although I'm not having any problem with stitching tops (either by hand or with the machine), sandwiching layers or quilting, I always seem to get in a real pickle with the binding. It is never straight, I can never stitch it evenly (by hand...