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I'm considering getting a coverstitch machine. Can anyone comment on the relative merits (or deficiencies) of the machines mentioned in the subject line? TIA, Chris

The Rainbow wedding (sans kids!), the red jackets, and some of James quilting are going up this morning. Look in The Rainbow Effect in the wedding section, The Redcoats Are Coming in Hysterical Costuming, and you'll find James quilting in the teaching section! Dunno how successful my upload will...

I have a cool lamp with a shade that needs the lining replaced. The old one dried up and disintegrated near the narrower top part of the shade where it was closer to the bulb.. What type of fabric is used for this? Does it need to be heat resistant? I am now using those new cooler burning "curly"...

Way to Make Money TURN $6 INTO $42,000 EASILY!!!FOR REAL!!! THIS IS REALLY EASY MONEY!! TRUST ME IT WORKS !!! BUT YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW IT TO A LETTER FOR IT TO WORK!!! A little while back, I was browsing through newsgroups, and came across an article similar to this that said you could make thousands...

whaaaa! I went from having a whole bedroom to the laundry room and now in a few weeks we will move to a house with an even smaller laundry room. (That's what happens when you have kids--they get the bedrooms!) Anyway, my question is how to organize my stuff so that I can still sew. I was thinking...

What's this got to do with sewing? John Cuteaux wrote: To learn French in France, I found this great school, located both in Annecy and Chambéry, in the heart of the Alps. Given the number of activities and the surroundings I thought I would share this ressource with...

anyone know of sites for robes/pjs/etc?

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knew of a place on-line that sold pre-quilted doubled faced fabric. Similar to the fabric used in the "Vera Bradley" bags. Thanks in advance! Sewirish

My second-favorite sewing magazine (after Threads, of course) is Australian Stitches. I finally had the chance to go back to the store where I originally saw them a number of years ago and bought myself up a bunch more. She still has tons left and people weren't buying them because, she says, her...

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to make a few hand/tote bags. I'm curious what's the thickest type of fusible interface I should use? Also, for tote bags...what's the best material to use... canvas...outdoor canvas? Thanks in advance for any information or advice you can give me. Elaine

Larisa gave me the idea to try cellophane (she did some web surfing and found out that is what they use most frequently). I am going to try it in my Curious George panel book and let you all know how it turns out. Thanks! Paulette

Our local (in ABQ) Hancock's fabrics is having a sale on Simplicity patterns. They are *all* USD1.99. Don't know if this is a chainwide thing or not though. Not having bought a 'regular' pattern in years, I was shocked at the double-digit prices! Whew!

One of the most-educational experiences in my sewing career was drafting a sleeveless bodice from scratch, following instructions in a book I found in the Indianapolis library. I never followed up on it to make the rest of the sloper and design my own dresses, but it broke me of being afraid...

I am using a friends older 1960's Kenmore SM, and I need to get more needles. Other than going to Sear's, what other brand of needles are some of you using? Thanks in advance! Barbara in FL

It may not be manufactured any longer, if anyone has any they will sell.......

Hi, My daughter's high school band has decided that all the girls need to wear black floor length gowns for their concerts -- short sleeves, midway between shoulder and elbow. The neckline also must be discreet (not plunging). (The boys get off easy by paying $50 to rent tuxes for the year.) I...

I need a seamstress who knows how to make slipcovers and drapes. In exchange for your services, I offer you and your family vacation time at my lakefront cottage on Lake Lanier near Atlanta, GA. Of course I will supply the materials. If you are interested, please email me at .

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 14:13:20 -0400, "Sugarcookie" wrote: It's Thanksgiving for us here in Canada. No mail for us either! Can't be. Its too early ... wrong month too!

Thanks to everyone for the advice. The one-patch baby quilt is finished. You can see it he http://community.webshots.com/user/witchystitcher Linda PATCHogue, NY