I ready to buy a quilting frame. The one's I've looked at on the internet are The Little Gracie II, Hinterberg Machine Frame, Super Quilter, Quilt Easty QE3 and B-Line Machine Quilting Frame. Does anyone have any one of these and what are your opinons of these. Thanks, Terry

I know we have several experts amoung us so I thought I would ask here :0) We have a "piggy" = he's the sweetest thing - but I am afraid he is not getting his chewing that he needs. I have bought the toys (a wooden? corn cob - some little wooden vegtables and this round thing that sorta looks...

I have blocks that finish at 6". I want to put these on point and use cream fabrics for the 4 corner triangles. How large should I cut the squares for this? Do I want the bias edge on the hypotenuse or on the short sides? -- Jo in Scotland

Maybe it WAS a senior moment. Maybe it was just that I was too preoccupied with the rest of my life. But that day, on that new baby quilt, I was sure that some part of my brain was missing, maybe that tiny speck at the bottom that blinked, "Quilt." Or was that, "Tilt?" Joan p.s. Popser kept...

I'd like to join the hug list, but had a few questions and rather than asking them privately I thought I'd post them for the benefit of others that maybe thinking about joining. My sewing time is very limited and unpredictable. I was hoping to make up some hug blocks during one of my sewing...

My sewing machine has decided she just won't go anymore. She is wanting to wander off to the great repair shop at rainbow's edge. ARGHHhhh and NOOoooooo.......... I never thought I would feel so crummy over a sewing machine. And an OLD machine at that. Heck, her drop dogs didn't even work!...

After reading about it here, I tried the pressnseal thing to do my machine quilting. It was a mixed success. I marked my design on the pressnseal, then quilted using my Bernina stitch regulator foot. I had a couple problems (1) I had trouble ripping it out where lines were close, like 1/8...

Ron, I need 2 belts for a 1984 Montgomery Ward sewing machine. Think you might could help me out? Please e-mail privately and I'll send more information. Don't know if these are still available or not. It's a SM I "rescued"---bought for $5 at a yard sale. The yard sale price was $35. ...

I have blocks that finish at 6". I want to put these on point and use cream fabrics for the 4 corner triangles. How large should I cut the squares for this? Do I want the bias edge on the hypotenuse or on the short sides? -- Jo in Scotland

Sorry to say, DH and I did not win the challenge, but there's always next year. If you would like to see the fabulous winners, go to: www.HoffmanChallenge.com. They show 2006 focus fabric, too. Nancycog in MD

Subject: What being a Consultant means A cowboy was herding his herd in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, "If...

I have blocks that finish at 6". I want to put these on point and use cream fabrics for the 4 corner triangles. How large should I cut the squares for this? Do I want the bias edge on the hypotenuse or on the short sides? -- Jo in Scotland

Anybody have any experience paper piecing, or know of any great sites to visit with the above???

Just when you think you're starting to feel better, you get punched in the stomach. My 35-yr-old brother died in February. For various reasons, I'm responsible for everything from arranging his funeral to tying up loose ends. He left behind two boys (now 12 and 7). Anyway, I very unexpectedly...

Okay, first things first: Have any of you tried the new Hershey flavors? They a 1. Caramel Cappachino- like a Carmelo, pockets of cappachino covered in Hershey's chocolate. 2. Coffee flavored Kit Kat bars,and 3. Moch Almond Hershey Bar. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Saw them for the first time today,...

Thanks to all that replied to my post on the 14th. I finally gave up trying to fix it myself and took my 'baby' Brother to get a check-up/regular maintenance and it works just great now! I learned a valuable lesson: Preventive maintenance is very important! Next time I won't wait for...

Following my downer post of yesterday (sorry about that), A couple of quilt related newsbits. Some of you may remember my pretty nine-patch colour wheel...

Anyone Interested in an ATC Swap a la the recent Simply Quilts episode ( http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_qlt/episode/0,1806,HGTV_3876_38260,00.html ). I was thinking of setting people up in pairs with the person sending to you being a secret until you receive the ATC in the mail. he trading cards...

I have blocks that finish at 6". I want to put these on point and use cream fabrics for the 4 corner triangles. How large should I cut the squares for this? Do I want the bias edge on the hypotenuse or on the short sides? -- Jo in Scotland

I'll be using the name Calico instead of my full name from now on. Linda