Here is a video that I found on YouTube. Different than what I know, but
this works too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYsKET2E1LQ

I guess that I just may have to venture in to making a video to show you
how.

Steven
Alaska



"Alice in PA" wrote in message
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Steven,

I'm not familiar with the "stab-the-tail-twice" method. Is there
someplace online where it is illustrated? Sounds like something I'd like
to try.

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Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"Steven Cook" wrote in message
mmunications...
Hi All

Big winds today but no snow at my elevation yet. I'm attached to an
anchor so I won't blow away. But, two happy moments today when I got to
thinking about it.

First, to whomever mentioned the "stab-the-tail-twice" method after
threading your needle so it doesn't come un-threaded. You are my hero,
because I use silk thread a lot, and now you're the hero of many of the
ladies at work and two quilt stores. In the last two weeks I've been to
two quilt stores and showed the ladies the idea. They love it. Today,
during a period of time during Parent-Teacher Conferences when not one
parent was in the building, I showed the home ec teacher, our
armed-services liaison, three secretaries and the registrar. All were
impressed and excited to try it at home the next time a needle and thread
make an appearance.

Second, there are now four avid quilters at school, including me, so I
have someone to talk with, share with, commiserate with, challenge with,
excite with, when it comes to quilting. The main office secretary and I
have been sharing ever since she came to our school over seven years ago.
And recently her old machine died, she bought a new one at a fantastic
price, and the old one was even resurrected at a very good price. Now
one of the science teachers and a math teachers are going crazy too. In
fact, the science teacher has achieved a bigger stash in one year than I
have after many, many years. Projects arrive at school weekly for
show-and-tell, help and suggestions. Such fun.

In the midst of a rough year at work and in some cases all around,
quilting is our balm.

Thank you ladies, and gents, for being here and sharing and laughs along
the way.

Steven, who is thinking of a friend who had the twins smashed again today
because of an ominous shadow.
Alaska