Just finished DDiL's quillow in time and delivered it at the weekend when I had been invited to her baby scan as a part of Mothering Sunday present. Grandchild due 15th June but its sex is unknown as yet and I wasn't allowed a sneaky look! It smiled for me! Now I have to start on the baby...

I am considering taking quilt classes next summer in Flagstaff. It would let DH spend time with his family down in Phoenix while I'm getting some prime quilt time up in the (relative) cool of Flagstaff. I know some of you have been. Can anybody fill me in? Thanks, Sunny

I think this was discussed a good while ago but I can't remember. Anyone tried them and have anything good or bad to report? TIA, Taria

Okay, friends. You brag about Janome. Here's your chance to shine. Neighbor has a Janome 1600. She asked if I could help her adjust 'decorative' stitches to her needs. "Sure" I thought. I'd read the manual and she could punch the buttons. We weren't trying to embroider the Mona Lisa...

For years I have used only Coats&Clark dual duty 100/60 for piecing my quilts which I had sourced in a 6000yd cone from Atlanta Thread&Supply....I was hoping to stock up again but found that the company has been taken over by Wawak Sewing Supplies. The thread isn't shown in their new catalogue...

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I've been quilting-as-I-go for a while now on a horse-flavoured quilt for my sister. Now, normally, I'm not a happy pinner, preferring to just buzz along and use my fingers to keep those layers together. However, with QAYG, you really either need a second set of fingers or a good set of stout...

When I want to sew but realize that I am somewhat brainless - I serge receiving blankets. You just wouldn't believe what a good receiving blanket costs although you may know that a sweet (but leaky) baby can need several per day. Tonight I find that I have been given 'short shrift'. ( Is that...

Who here is the resident vintage machine expert??? There was a thread a while back that someone listed all the various vintage machines they had. Can't remember who it was or the thread and my searches on various members names and other terms has yielded nothing helpful. I need some Singer...

Mr Joe no longer needs to see the Oncologist. He can get the regular yearly blood tests from our Family Dr from now on. YAY!!!!!!!!! I'm still in das Boot for the R foot. Go back on Mon, so I'm mainly off the compie as I have to keep it 'up'. No sewing as of yet. I'll get there.. Butterfly

You're going to love this. DH's high school class reunion is coming up. I found a special silk ribbon crocheted top but the wonderful matching skirt is only available in "X" sizes. ( You'll remember that you have only 2 token skinny people here and I am one.) The skirt is floral, fluted,...

Our Susan Laity Price is going to have triple by-pass tomorrow morning. That's kind of ordinary surgery unless, of course, it's one of us. Then it's serious. Please hold our dear friend close in your hearts and up in your prayers. And Dave, too. I was so surprised to get the message. Susan...

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Sonny my 5 yr dauchund still loves to chew, so I always keep some rawhide chews I get from the pet department for when he gets boared. There are probably 4 or 5 laying on his dog bed right now. And I always keep a few in the car because he enjoys riding, but alwaus wants something in his...

I just finished a very scrappy Arkansas Crossroads quilt top -- queen size. A photo of the top and also photos of the Snowmen on Parade quilt that I finished earlier this year are at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1283029991345.2038579.1097952730&type=3&l=d2a987aaeb. You should be...

So, we had a kidnapping of a young 18 year old woman from a coffee stand right arounds it's closing time of 8:30 one night about six weeks ago. She is still missing. Today they announced an arrest of a "person of interest" in Texas. Yes, all that ways away. That doesn't bode well for the...

http://www.candiedfabrics.com/2008/07/23/my-new-sewing-table/ this isn't perfect but a great diy option for 2 machines. go to the flickr link there to see just how they made the thing. taria

Today at the Pensacola FL quilt show they had an exhibit that I thought was terrific. Named "Quilting Does Matter". Ten or so identical quilts about a yard square, Irish Chain, blue squares on white. Every one was quilted in a different manner by a different quilter. To participate in the...

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Howdy! How lovely to sit & quilt. In the midst of this busy day, I enjoyed several hours of handquilting while watching/listening to episodes of The Quilt Show, Harry Potter movies, & a few slide shows of quilts & more quilts. free this weekend: ...