I share with you the passing of Ms. Shirley Minor. Shirley passed peacefully in her sleep at 5:45 am this morning with one of her two sons and her daughter by her side. I was there until 11:45 p.m.. She was at peace, without pain, clear and talking until the end. She treasured the blocks you...

Sometimes I ask myself, "What am I doing here at this sewing machine with all this fabric and thread?" I never really have time to answer that question, do I? But, for a couple of days, I had this thought. If only.... Joan Popser story #267: "Quitting Day, Again!" And another quilt.

If someone could please remind me of the url for the site which lets you post about fabric you need a bit more of and can't find at the LQS .... TIA Ellen

This was kind of a rough week around our house. I had surgery on Tuesday for problems I've been having for almost a year now. My OB/GYN doctor removed two polyps that my regular doctor had dismissed as "nothing". (All he did was send me home with pain pills and told me "they never do anything...

Where is law enforcement now? This really stinks, law enforcement went after the runaway bride, but extortionists are not punished? http://un.alturl.com

Would any of you recommend using silk thread to hand stitch the backside of the binding on a quilt? I was thinking that by using an very thin silk thread the stitches would be "invisible" and also there would be no shredding of the thread from the eye of the needle. Does this sound like a good...

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Got up this AM determined to straighten sewing room!! The grandkids are coming in a week and they use that room's TV to hook up the Playstation!! I can now see the top of the daybed in there. Now to sort through the fabric in piles in the closet!! -- Donna in NE La.

Came across this today. Doesn't look like any new info though : ( http://vvdailypress.com/2005/111884049479519.html

I fixed a large cup of my favorite coffee And joined you in your room You have never failed me before my dear When fancy stitching needed to bloom. Your tension was a mess Your needle dull and sad And half way through the ripping You knew I was really mad.

I got a job!!! Not big bucks but a woman in late 50s that hasn't worked outside the home much in over 30 years can't expect that either. I probably start tomorrow. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

So more people have a chance to catch this message, I'm reposting it for the week-end. I'm back from vacation (had a wonderful time in Kansas City, then camping here, then Chicago) and my computer is back from Gateway in 8 days rather that a month. Good job!! Okay, so now - I am rebuilding the...

can you email me please? Karen, Queen of Squishies

I need to press a silk dress and am not sure how, do I need to use a pressing cloth? should I press on the wrong side? It's a dress, not for a quilt, but I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Judie in Penfield NY

If you believe you've entered your info in the RCTQ directory form but did NOT get an email from me last night, please email me and let me know. If you don't, you won't be in this volume of the directory. Thank you. -- LN (Queen of the RCTQ directory)

came across this on my newsgroup and thought it might be something for your homeschooling group. Kind of scary how dangerous a patio table can be. Nice to see you guys today. Love, WInk http://www.jadachesney.com/

Just want to say thank you to ALL of you that sent us hugs and prayers and wishes while Mr. Joe was waylaid. He has months of recovery now. Will keep you posted on his progress but not as often : ) Cyberhugs and Butterfly Kisses Butterfly

Please say a few more prayers, etc, for Mr. Joe, He ahs an infection going. He was to come home today...... Thanks a million Back to the hospital Butterfly

Hey Donna, Sorry we weren't home when you were in town. We could have shop hopped. Lost e-mail address drop the ##'s

For about 2 hours on Sunday when he lands in Melbourne from Korea/Japan and then heads of to the USA same day. I wasn't going to go in to the airport namely because it would cost a fair bit in parking/petrol etc and now my car has decided to play up I wasn't game to drive it that far. But my FIL...