Went to our quilt guild silent auction/live auction/rummage sale last night. We do this as a holiday event every year. The money raised is used to pay for our fantastic (in most cases) speakers. Well.... we also had a raffle. Let me give you some background..... Jan is a quilt teacher who is...

What a great present! I started sewing by hand at 8 and by machine at 10, but I had to use my mother's machine. When I started sewing my job was to darn socks and sew on buttons! Can you imagine darning socks???? I bet many of you can. Anyway, I have appreciated my mother's teaching me to sew...

Why not just get her an adjustable height computer chair, that's what I have. Actually I have two of them. My sewing buddy is barely 5 feet tall, so one of them is adjusted as low as possible, mine is as high up as possible. It would "grow" with her. Denise...

To those who read of my long distance shopping woes a few weeks ago (lost, delayed, misdirected, etc), I am pleased to report - VICTORY! BJ stuck with me through a horrendous series of misadventures and despatched my stuff when it finally reached her, and it has arrived Downunder. It was...

Over here it's nearly sundown on Friday 15Dec06 http://www.care2.com/ecards/p/8347-4045-15366-8539 I can only hope this works. I couldn't figure out how else to send it. --

Maybe your school district and/or church has excess furniture in storage. Other sources would be a child care centers and private schools. Call and ask if they have any chairs for sale. Worth a call. I am sure whatever you choose will be a treasure for your DD. How old is she now? I wish you...

Try a teacher supply store. Many of then also carry furniture (you may have to order through their catalog.) and also supply nursery schools and daycares. Our church gets catalogues regularly that carry the type of chairs you are looking for. MAmadurk -- I don't consider myself a book...

Hello, So far I have received "Tessellation Quilts" by Christine Porter, which is fantastic. I am really enjoying looking at, and dreaming about, making one of these quilts. A hardback book about quilts - what else does a girl need? Also, I received "Circles of the East" by Kumiko Sudo - a...

Hi, I live in Montreal, Canada, and I have 30 cross stitch magazines to sell, all in very good condition ! I sell them for 30 CAN $. Half of them are in English, the other half is in French (but does it make a difference to read a pattern!?) :-) I sell them all together preferably. The whole...

Can you print iron-on transfers with a laser printer? I should know the answer to this, but I can quite find it in my head this morning. Last time I did iron-ons I only had an inkjet. Now I have both and don't know which one to use. I'm making a design for some canvas bags for my piano...

Hi Phyllis If you feel doubtful, then use a double thread. It may take a bit more effort and time now, but at least you won't be wondering about it in the future. Just my thoughts Ginger in CA Phyllis Nilsson wrote: it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch)

Jan, there are youth sized chairs (think elementary school) but I wouldn't know where to find one right now. Other than the camping chairs that you might find at Target/Walmart/Gander Mtn etc. Do they still make the metal office chairs with the legs that adjust with screws? Maybe a...

My sewing machine is broken. The little computer screen does not light up. I called the repairman, he said it could be a fuse or a board. The fuse wouldn't be too bad but the board is over $700. And that is $700 I don't have. I have been out of work for over a year due to health problems. ...

Christmas Story for people having a bad day.... When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even...

Jan wrote: Ok... it's sort of on subject. I'm still trying to set up a sewing area for DD in my new Quilting Palace. I found an old children's library table in an antique shop that is just perfect, but the chairs were not with it. Small childerens chairs are too small. Adult one too...

What a good mommy! Chairs are always a problem. We bought one here based on looks, but when it arrived realized it was actually designed for growing children. The back can slide forward to provide proper support, as well as adjustable height. Not much use to you, since we're in Germany, but it...

Two for my birthday and one a few weeks ago--and I've hardly been here for a year. Now I feel guilty... You all are terrific! Thank you! --Heidi Plattsburgh (UPstate) NY http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

Hi Guys, OK, I'm in the middle of trying to make the toddler bed sized "backup" comforter (56" x 64") into the double bed **primary** spread (about 76" x 84"), VBS! I got the pin basted original comforter quilted up to, but not including, the outer border, which is 4" wide plus seam...

We have been to the AQS show in Paducah but have not heard much about the National Quilting Association's (NQA) annual show. I understand that no show can really compare to the AQS show in terms of size and attendance. However, what do you think about the NQA show that will be in Columbus, Ohio...

I can't remember who wanted yardage from my ugly fabric. I know it's rude to forget and all, but.... well I forgot anyway. Please, if you wanted some of my infamous ugly paisley on toad-spotted brown fabric, send me an email with your snail mail address. I've got plenty to go around, LOL....