I know that most if not all of you would be more than willing to give my extra fabric a home, but I am really in a pickle here. Last summer I had an "episode" (we'll leave it at that, it's a *really* long story) and ended up buying more fabric than I can use any time soon. An example - one day I...

I was wondering how to go about requesting a HUG quilt on behalf of someone else. Does one post the info on the NG or is there someone whom is contacted? Tammy

does anyone with super duper tech knowledge know how to rid our ng of the disgusting troll whos been inundating our ng with nasty link. now i see is using in the 'from' column, our own folks in good standing. this is getting bloody annoying and mean. she? is posting from anonymous news servers....

Whenever I need to find something I have marked as read I can't seem to get to it. What is the trick? Debra in Idaho

Few clothing accessories denote style and luxury as silk ties can. Silk Ties add a special sheen to a mans suit offering both visual interest and personal expression. Other Materials may be used in the manufacturing of ties but silk has a built in cache of expense and glamour. Silk ties benefit...

Few clothing accessories denote style and luxury as silk ties can. Silk Ties add a special sheen to a mans suit offering both visual interest and personal expression. Other Materials may be used in the manufacturing of ties but silk has a built in cache of expense and glamour. Silk ties benefit...

Few clothing accessories denote style and luxury as silk ties can. Silk Ties add a special sheen to a mans suit offering both visual interest and personal expression. Other Materials may be used in the manufacturing of ties but silk has a built in cache of expense and glamour. Silk ties benefit...

I am sewing LOTS of bears to donate and have got the assembly line thing figured out pretty good to speed up production. I have had a design digitized by a friend that does the face and little foot pads and also stitches a basting outline where I cut the pattern. (it's a two piece bear) I got this...

I need to start sorting and pack up my stash. I need advice on how to do this. Is is a good idea to put in those plastic boxes with lids or should I use vacuum bags. It may be in storage for a while, but I need it to be kept in good condition as I have plans! Just no time at the mo and if we...

Frieda has a post on her blog (http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com/) on how to tell the bad bolts of Wonder Under. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a permalink to the post, so you'll have to scroll down to the post. -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) Queen of Fabric...

What's the best way to test perle cotton for colorfast quality? Karen, Queen of Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info

I was recently given a 1917 White treadle sewing machine. I have called White twice to get a copy of the instruction manual. Both times they sent me instructions for an electric machine. I was wondering if anyone could give me a hint as to how to thread the machine or any information on how...

I've done this a million times on light fabric, but suddenly I want to mark some dark forest green fabric with a complicated (celtic knot-like) appliqué design. The fabric's too dark to see through it on a light box and the design area is quite large (about A3 size). I thought this would be...

I just recently bought an Appliqué Sheet. I remember on Simply Quilts a lady demonstrated using it and I wanted one. I remember some how she was making a flower arrangement and did it all first then moved the whole piece to her main fabric. I don't remember the middle steps. Can some one help me....

Well, I've gotten the letters glued on right-side-up on my Pizza wallhanging and I'm ready to do the quilt sandwich (definite food theme going on here....) but only have some cotton Warm & Natural batting that is just shy of the right size by about 6 inches. Can I use scraps? How to best do that?...

I HAVE A SINGER SIMPLE MACHINE. IT HAS THE BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE IT. I PUT THE BUTTON IN THE ATTACHMENT. I PULLED THE LITTLE ROD DOWN. WHAT I DON'T KNOW IS WHERE DO I PLACE THE LITTLE ROD THAT PULLS DOWN? I MADE A BUTTON HOLE BUT I CAN'T REPEAT IT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID....

www.AmericanQuilter.com There is a contest to be drawn before the April APQS show. First prize is a Gammil! Also other prizes, including a paid trip to Paducah. You don't have to be a member to win. For continental US only

Can anyone tell me how to attach knitted squares? Do I slip stitch them with a crochet hook, or sew them together with yarn?

Hello All, I'm trying to transfer text (1/4 to 1/8" tall letters) to small pre-made draw string bags. Each bag has different text, and so far I have not found an efficient way to transfer the text. I bought a stamp kit, each letter is placed onto a holder then the stamp is dipped into ink and...

I want to make a double binding (ie: folded in half and then sewn on and hand stitched to the backside. How wide is the norm for cutting this type of binding? Or is there a set norm or is it simply personal preference? Just an inquiring mind. I know what I did, but what would you do?