I am delighted! I just got a $10 gift certificate for Sewing Salon. I just placed my order. This is fun!!! I know that last time there were a couple of you that won gift certificates and decided not to use them. If any of you feel that way again - I would be most grateful if you decided to...

So as not to be outdone by all the redneck, hillbilly, and Texan jokes, you know you're from California if: 1. Your coworker has 8 body piercings and none are visible. 2. You make over $300,000 and still can't afford a house. 3. You take a bus and are shocked at two people carrying on...

I'm making a quilt-top size 90 in. by 120 in. but I don't know how to assemble the three layers to obtain a smooth product. Would a quilting frame be of any help in assembly and if so what are some hints on how to go about it? Any other ideas? Thanks! DA

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Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts. It means so much to me. Well, good thing I am not a doctor. She seems to be ok in the hip dept. They are not perfect but pretty ok. They are not her problem. It is her knees. She has bad knees. I guess like a trick knee. They need fixed. The...

In article , dogsnus wrote: Y'all have been so busy here I couldn't find the messages any longer to this: You all are giving me a lot of wonderful ideas!

Ok, so it's only $12.50 in a gift certificate (does it count that I live in the US and the shop is in Canada?), but I won something! Anyone else here win a neat prize? Tigg

Hi Hi! Due to space and height issues, I had to get one of those half ironing boards that hang on the back of a door. the foam mat with it SUCKS! I thought I saw in here something about recovering ironing boards with something and then muslin (?) so that they worked well. Please assist -- I use...

Several days ago, Marcella mentioned how much fun she was having using binding on some adorable little pin cushions. I just received the Winter edition of American Quilter magazine, and Susan Cleveland (she's the one who made the tool Marcella and I both have) has an article beginning on page 20...

Loved the one from Russia too, ;) -- L. P. Skeen, Summerfield NC Get your 2006 Clay Lover's Calendar at http://www.living-tree.net/calendar.htm

This is an old trick but some of our newer quilters might not be familiar with the technique. This is how I plan to use the leftovers from the tree skirt I made yesterday. The number and size of the foundation pieces can vary. I am giving you my directions but you can use this technique to make...

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In Russia there lived a man named Rudolf. He and his wife had several children and, one day while getting everyone dressed and out to school, Rudolf mentioned to his wife that it was raining and the kids needed their coats and boots. His wife said to him that he was wrong and it was actually...

Anyone know where to buy Magic path at good prices? thank you

I am compiling a list of quilt shops and things to visit in the areas of: Bethesda, MD and Cincinnatti, OH If you have any recommendations, please feel free to email me off list. TIA, Hugs,

Please, could someone re-post the addy for the site for "Desperate Quilters Who Didn't Buy Enough Fabric The First Time And Now Can't Finish Their Project"? (aka the missing fabric website) TIA, Leslie (a little bummed out over this) & The Furbabies in MO.

Hi everyone Which online source other than Hancock's of Paducah, do you recommend for kona cotton? I love Hancock's but sometimes their shipping to Spain takes FOREVER! THanks Claudia

A while back I had asked for help finding mylar templates for berries... and I got it. I found some but the sizes were fairly limited. I just got an email that informed me that the maker has expanded the variety. I have no connection to this merchant -- other than as a satisfied customer! Here...

Well, back in the 70's, I remember I made a craft project using scraps.. and this just might be perfect for those tiny tiny triangles and other shapes which I don't know what to do with but don't want to throw away..... here's what I did....I glued those tiny odd shaped leftover fabrics, using...

Hi all, I'm looking to make a small block or two with a karate character on it. It can be paper piecing or applique or anything else you can come up with. I know I've seen one floating around some place but now that I need it I can't find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?