http://www.funnies.com/story.htm Well I thought it was funny... Suzie B -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga

I'm home but getting back on my feet slowly. Lots of muscle pain and a little surgery pain, just need to hang loose and rest. For any body looking for first hand of pacemaking, its not a walk in the park, but certainly can be survived and worth the effort. Hope to be sewing in a few days. ...

I have been reading this topic somewhat. No disrespect meant to anyone who is a mother and loved/loves breastfeeding, and I am not looking for everyone to post telling me why they love it and trying to change my mind or tell me I am wrong...but I am curious if I am the only woman in the world (or...

I changed isp's a couple years ago only to find the new one didn't have usenet. So I am really happy to find you on google. I don't have much time but used to really enjoy reading this group. Vikki in WA State

Things have been hopping around the Cook household in the last few weeks. An unexpected royalty check came in so we were able to get the water line leak fixed. (about a week before the city inspector came by with a complaint about standing water......... whew.) That cost less than we had expected...

http://i.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_content/6489/a-maze-ing_new_cursor3.swf Karen, Queen of Squishies -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sail on Silver Girl...... sail on by - - Your time has come.....

I just spent over 2 hours experiencing alternate successes and failures until I finally got 20 siggy blocks printed on muslin with my printer without ruining the printer or the muslin, only to find out that all of them are too close together and can't be used. Can't be used!! oh...

Just thought I'd share! My new partner, Naga, is very good at helping to do patchwork and quilting. Today he was pinning 4-patches to strips so that I could take them and sew them into Floating 4-patches. Previously, he has enjoyed taking all the 2-patches I cut from sewn strips and matched them...

Now that I am ready to get back to focusing on quilting!.......... It would appear that I am going to have so many blocks/squares for Alisons Comfort quilt, that I could very possibly make a pieced top AND back for this quilt. I would like to keep it kind of lap sized. My question is - if the...

Hi...my name is Lisa and I would like to join your group....is there any room?

So, after the chaos of the bridesmaids dress, i've not been doing anything invlving cutting/pinning/sewing mainly out of disgust. I fianlly got motivated again (thanks Jess!!!) and I currently have 13 out of 16 preemie flannel blankets pinned and ready to go under (into??) the sewing machine. I...

I am by no means a knowledgeable person when it comes to fabric. However, a couple of weeks ago I went to a church rummage sale and found these fabrics. They felt old, not to mention that they also looked it. So I bought them for a song. I had to wash them a couple of times. It was as if they...

I received my new mat this week from the Olfa Company, I think it is much better then the old one I had just like it, But I have found a problem with it, or my Husband has. (head cold and I am unable to smell, but I do have a window of smell from time to time) Anyhow since it has been in the home,...

We've had several threads going with tips on working with Minkee. Since I like to run off copies of informational threads, could we have all the collective wisdom of people who have worked with this elusive material in one place? Tips on sewing to other fabrics? Quilting it? Cutting it? ...

It's a bouncing baby Bernina Activa 230 Patchwork Edition!!!!! I have the sweetest husband alive. He surprised me with it this afternoon. It's a combination Mother's Day / Anniversary present. You can see what it looks like he http://tinyurl.com/c69kp . I'll get a pic of my actual machine...

There was a time (before bra burning) that no woman would dare to say she didn't want to have babies or breast feed, thats what women (I mean ALL women) were for. Thank Goodness that a married couple can say they don't want kids, or a woman says she wants a career with no children, and it...

You guys have been great, wonderful, good sports! And so.................here is the answer to the mousing skills puzzle.......................simply click and drag. Now go have fun running that ball right past that little screamer! LOL Karen, Queen of Squishies -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...

Dear Tide, I'm writing to say what an excellent product you have! I've used it all through my married life, as my Mom always told me it was the best. Now that I am in my fifties, I find it even better! In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red wine on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate...

Well, I finally did it, I went and bought a new sewing machine! Whoo hoo!!! I bought a Janome Memory Craft 6500. I had one lesson on it today and I have a couple of other lessons included in the purchase price! I'm excited because this will work on my pennywinkle frame, and will be great for...

Hi gang, Back in April I asked opinions on the making of a quilty valance for my new bathroom. I've finished it and it's now hung up. I'm quite pleased with it and that room is now totally finished! The little mini quilt on the wall was done in a 'mystery mini quilt' class a couple of weeks ago...