Do you prop your portable machine (portable = not in the table permanently)? If so, what do you use? I've had to put my machine on an old-ish desk in the living room these days. I'm doing a lot of piecing (joined the your pick swap) lately and have realized that I need to lift/angle the part of...

Trolls are very common at present, and therefore cheap. In fact, with very little patience, you can have one for free! Arm yourself with the washing tongs from Grandma's old copper laundry boiler, and just hang about on a sewing newsgroup for five minutes, and when one strolls by, nab it! ...

Several weeks ago I posted a link to a picture of the Sew Spoiled (cat wrapped around sewing machine) wall hanging I was working on, asking for quilting suggestions from the RCTQ group. I used several of the suggestions, finished the project, and now it's hanging in my sewing room! Thanks for all...

Several years ago a group from my regular guild formed a small sewing group that does only charity work. We are gaining some notoriety in the community, and the president of the original large guild would like us to come under their umbrella. The reason we formed this group was to GET THINGS...

hey, guys. Just got a call from Mom. Grandpa passed out this afternoon at 2:30. She called the ambulance, and they took him to the hospital. Doc said his heart is BAD, real bad. it is stopping every 2-5 seconds for just as long. He needs a defibrulator/pacemaker. Can you all add him to your...

Finished August and September blocks. Not sure I can do many more in the light colors. I'm almost out of selected fabrics and can't find more or the focus print. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/549112002YFTgiD -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

Having never attempted Y seams before, I have run into a problem with a particular quilt block and have pretty much ruined the look of the entire thing. Everything looks wonderful until you look at the center, which has a gaping hole where I attempted to sew a Y seam and failed miserably. I wound...

I remember all of this very well Connie. Thank you for the update, and many, many blessings to all of you. Patti in Seattle

Became the proud owner of a gently used Memory Craft 6500 today! I'm having so much fun playing right now. Local dealer made me an offer I couldn't refuse....ok I could have....didn't want to! LOL Diane F. -- http://community.webshots.com/user/dctf344

I'll be leaving *very* early in the morning for my visit with DT in China. :) I'm waiting for my laundry to finish drying right now so I can pack. Be good while I'm gone, please -- feel free to visit DH and Dexter in order to leave me squishies. ;) You can even indulge your "clean freak" side...

As of today, 258 entries! That does include the duplicates, triplicates, quads and one sextuplet, but still got a good turnout so far. But you have 6 days left. Once the form closes, it's closed. No ifs, ands or buts about it! Or to use my 2 year old DGS's favorite new phrase - "Noooooo...

Please tell me again. I promise to write it down and keep it in my 'must be remembered' book. Last year, I wanted some fine white cotton fabric for a special red hearts on white crib quilt. Some of you recommended Kona white fabric. It was just wonderful and the quilt is still gorgeous all...

I have a king sized, 3 rail quilt frame. I love the look of it, I love the smell of it and it wraps fabric beautifully. I have finally moved it upstairs into my sewing room, fitted it all together again and basted Blue Quilt to it (again). I did this all before, lost the plot and have mostly...

Its back again. Don't open. -- Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk) http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin

I don't think I've seen a discussion of this here...correct me if I'm wrong. But, what are your opinions of the cordless irons? All my quilting friends have them and really like them. I've tried theirs and am not sold! I don't think they steam enough, they don't hold enough water, and for those...

I just posted pictures of two of the quilt tops I am working on I sashing each one a bit different. The next one will be done a bit different than these two. My best laid plans to get started on it today have not yet happened. I still have a bit of hope to get it started yet today. But in...

I've been having problems with my stitches on my Singer 15-91. I know the problem lies with the needle, which I have changed twice. The stitches keep skipping. It will sew well and then all of a sudden the threads don't catch - then it continues as if nothing was wrong. I hope I'm explaining...

I have to admit.... I'm seriously addicted to threads and love, love, love experimenting with them. I always read every single post on the subject - to see what's "out there" I may have missed. My favorite projects are machine applique, and threads can make or break the piece. While I adore the...

*Off* Topic, but generally of interest to quilters who frequent fabric sales and quilt shows! Here is a link for comfortable shoes. http://most-comfortable-shoes.com/shoes_boots_sandals_clogs.html It includes information about fitting and buying shoes, including requirements of diabetics and...

DH (Earl) just called and it is official. It is cellulitis and he is in the hospital and getting treated.