Has anyone used this iron? Does it get hot enough? Does it hold the heat when off the cradle? Does it spit water or leak water all over the place when you have water in it but the steam set to off? The last cordless iron I had about 12 years ago was absolutely dreadful, I forget the brand. Before...

I don't have the Harry Potter books. Can someone help me? What are the letters, engraved around the frame of the Mirror of Erised? -- Jo in Scotland

One small bright note is the number in the NG who were thinking of you and praying for your son, you and your family Hugs from around the world Kay -- All outgoing mail is scanned by Norton Anti Virus software.

The ATC craze hasn't quite hit this distant part of Oz yet but something similar - last year my group used Xmas fabric sandwiches (with batting or Timtex and a muslin or calico backing) to make Xmas cards and embellished them with all the odds and ends that inevitably accumulate in a sewing...

Dear crochet-knitters and crochet-lovers great news ! http://www.crochetmania.com Are you looking for exquisite crochet patterns? Do you want to start learning how to crochet? THIS is the right PLACE.

The young folks next door had a party last night on their front porch. It finally ended around 4:30 or 5:00. Oh the 'joys' of hearing the same Spanish rap cd played over and over and over and over and over...

My doc said to wean myself off the pain medication, and I got down to one a day. Two days ago I was supposed to be able to go to none. I haven't been able to do it yet. Keep in mind, this is not for pain anymore. I just get all wired and stressed until I just have to take it and calm down. ...

Oh, I've gotten myself into it now! About a year ago, I was taking a class and as a bonus, the instructor showed us how to marble with shaving creme and fabric paint. Did I write down the instructions? No, because of course I'd remember how it was done. And then I volunteered to show how to do...

I worked out how many inches of fabric I need (78) and I know (from checking my two sided tape measure) that I need about 2 meters of fabric. How many yards should I order? If I order 2,5 yds. I should be on the safe side. I only know that a yard is a little bit less than a meter - about 92 cm? My...

I just saw this while checking the morning paper. I would imagine Marlys and her familiy can use all our prayers today. Taria http://vvdailypress.com/2005/112462774266351.html

Hi Everyone Some of you may remember that Marissa was coming up to Vancouver. Well she arrived shortly after noon yesterday and Deni in Burnaby and I took her out for lunch and a mini shop hop. Our first quilt shop wasn't open We went around the corner and had a yummy lunch at the Bake...

Hi Carol, just want to thank you so much for your easy patterns. A lot of swappers in my swap groups were using your patterns, and the results were so beautiful, so I decided to get a few of your books & and bought the downloadable patterns. They are so easy to use, I can't wait to make more! ...

I hope the dogs don't step on the needle that I threw across the room (followed shortly by my glasses) when my Coats and Clark's all-purpose thread tangled and knotted for the 2nd time in 5 minutes while I was stealthily sewing binding on a WUH for DH, tryin' to get it done before he suddenly...

Spent yesterday in the ER for bad reaction to meds. Slept all night but not feeling the greatest yet this morning. Appreciate all the goodness you can send my way. Thanks. -- Dreamweaver - "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time....

http://www.catswhoquilt.com/ufo.html Enjoy!

Always ignored them before, 'cause "Why on earth would you make a fish quilt?" Now a young friend is redecorating her bedroom with a seascape painted on the wall, and I can't find any appealing twin-sized fish quilts! Help! -- Kim Graham http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham Nanaimo, BC, Canada THE...

I have a picture in my head of a four-patch block, each of the four patches created out of HST's, just two fabrics involved. When sewn together they look kind of like a swirling star. I know I have seen the block somewhere before, but I can't even come up with a name for it to search on...

Here are some of the photos we took at the Sisters Quilt Show this year. Click on the link to view or copy it into your browser. (and yes, that is Alex...

Since rctq members can be counted on to be prompt and sincere in their prayerful support of hurting people - please pray for the Q of Squishies. She's just having an awful time the last week with full body pain and nightmares.

I have my pictures on my Web page from my 3 week trip to San Diego. It was wonderful. I took my electric wheel chair. and they treat the handicap great in CA. I went to Rosie's. It was over whelming. One room was all books and patterns. Then each room was different like, one room was flannels,...