If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
FAQs for Newbies and Longtimers
Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers! But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on links to see your quilts elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace is the appropriate place for ads. Do your best to remember to put OT in the subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the original post to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the ettiquette of this group, for a more detailed version please go to: http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm What is a Hug, and how do I contribute? Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life altering event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of Squishies, maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will contact Karen, and she in turn sends an email to everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences, date due, and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate or not. Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well. Anyone is welcome to start a Hug, when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of Hugs will follow in post in this thread. What is a Squishie? A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat and squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or a birthday surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail it makes you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them out, oddly enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact them privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't mind sharing in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more eloquent explanation will follow this post. What is a Thunkie? Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and hold interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special things we quilters find indespensible for quilting. What are all those abbreviations? LQS Local quilt store TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics. DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or Dear Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother. S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from seeing it... it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping! What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address? A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two times a year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only people who are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is allowed to give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in it. Not everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get someone's address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if you wait till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person if its ok to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok. Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about them? Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice is ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate posters but they thrive on attention. Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the heat and say things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our words are open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of the doubt and believe the best of them and their posts. How do I find an old post? Go to http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft s ..textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the url made easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in this group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre looking for then feel free to ask the group. Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread. Some of the most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is there for you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will be found there too. |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
What is a Squishie? "Rules of the Game" Squishie protocol differs. "Squishie" is generic, of course. Anything that squishes in your mailbox (fabric-wise--we won't discuss vandals or kids with too much time on their hands) is a squishie. If you're involved in a swap ('you send me... and I'll send you...'), or you lose a bet, then of course the timeline on returns is worked out from the git-go. If, however, you're being squished as a 'welcome friend!/no reason at all' gesture, the "rules" are a bit grayer. I'd be willing to bet that the sender isn't really expecting a return squish. *However*, the general mood of these squishies is "pass it on". When you get a chance to welcome someone else, or you see a piece that reminds you of someone on RCTQ, send your own 'no reason' squishie. It all manages to come back to you, in one form or another. One thing seems to be agreed-upon, however: PLEASE acknowledge the receipt of your squishie, and do so privately (through e-mail, not through this newsgroup). Whether you've received the fabric as a result of a swap, or as a surprise gift, the sender needs to know you've received it (but *only* the sender--no one else is interested). These same guidelines apply to sending squishies: if you wish to alert people to be on a lookout for some fabric, do so privately through e-mail. Sometimes it happens that the only way you can contact someone is through RCTQ. In that case, please refer to first names or e-mail addresses only. Many people have no wish to have their last names known or made public on/through the newsgroup. And now, in the words of others: A squishie is a package of quilt fabric sent to another quilter. These can be pre-planned, like in the fat quarter exchanges (a FQ is 18" x 22"), or spontaneous gifts to cheer someone, congratulate them, or for no reason at all. by Singer ~~~~~~~~~~ The sort of envelope where you look at the return address and then just sort of squeeze it in between your fingers, knowing that you'll have something fabric-wise to fondle at work! by Mary Beth ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies are those wonderful packages you receive in the mail when you are a participant in an exchange of fabric or quilt blocks. They usually don't arrive as a typically flat piece of mail - but lumpy, soft, squeezable, squishie! It's like a special gift that you can't wait to open! by Pam ~~~~~~~~~~ A squishie is something that one quilter sends to another quilter, for no reason at all, or to brighten the day, or... without thought of being paid back. It is a gift. It is fabric, sometimes a fat quarter or two, or some leftover pieces that you "know" so and so will just love these. It is done because it pleases the sender to send it. by MaryAnne ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies - the things that make a trip to the letterbox worthwhile (envelopes from far off places that contain cloth wrapped in plastic, and sometimes contain other interesting snippets, and always come with and cause great feelings of goodwill) and that drive the children nuts - "ALL the mail was for you AGAIN, Mum." by Vivien in Auckland, New Zealand ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies are absolutly free-form! You can send fat quarters or fat eighths, or charm squares (6x6 or 5x5 are the most common), or strips, or scraps. A squishy is a welcome thing indeed! It's an envelope containing fabric that turns up in your mailbox because some nice person wants to make sure you're sticking to a high-fiber diet. by (Nann, Official Librarian of R.C.T.Q.) Leslie in Missouri wrote: I owe squishies to a few people Okay. Here's where our ng terminology gets us into trouble. You do not OWE squishies. Nope. Squishies are a gift from the heart and are not intended nor expected to be reciprocated. (Have you read Ms. Sarah's most excellent description of a squishie???) Leslie NOT making any more trades; but still enjoying sending squishies..... and stabbies and Furbabies in MO. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Stolen from the archives by Miz Sairy:
What's a HUG? I've been on long enough, folks (although NOT since the earth cooled, as some might think :-) ) to jump in here. Until recently, I thought I'd received the very first HUG-quilt (which is indeed ENORMOUS, and breathtakingly beautiful, and the source of a number of really close friendships). I wasn't, turns out. I was the recipient of the first quilt CALLED a "HUG", and the name stuck, somehow (well, it FITS!). Magic Mike received the first quilt of the genre, and that's fitting, too. Mike has been under the weather of late (noticed the question about how he and Dave are doing tonight), but he's one of the true GIVE-ers or the Universe. And it's a lovely thing, that Mike received the first HUG-quilt. Now. Although HUG-quilts are USUALLY because someone's having a hard time of it, one way or another (and each HUG is different, and for different reasons) (and after all, that's when HUGs are perhaps most important), there have been some just-for-fun ones, too. And as I recall, first came Magic Mike's HUG (not called that, but the same principle) -- folks got together and made blocks (more often than not, we sorta do this "behind people's backs"), and gave Mike a quilt -- in his case (I don't think he was ill, then, but I'd not got here, then), mostly to show just how much he was loved and appreciated. Mine was next. And then, one of our favorite people, Ruth Evans (others will have the links to this one -- I'm not the link-meister), who was one of everyone's favorites (and one of the really quiet ones -- she mostly hosted swaps, and didn't join in on the ng banter, although many, many of us corresponded with her, privately) posted that she had cancer. And we got together and made blocks for a HUG-quilt for Ruth, for her to take to chemo with her, and the like. This one wasn't a secret. We ASKED what colors she liked (hunter green, burgundy, and navy). And so many blocks poured in that there were simply too many for one quilt. The "Atlanta Bunch" (where the heck have Jean and Cher and the rest of that bunch been, lately, come to think of it?) assembled the blocks, into just a beautiful, beautiful quilt top. BUT. Before we even reached the deadline for submitting the blocks,Ruth Evans died. She was terribly young. She was a teacher, and she was a delight. We finished the quilt (Ruth's Quilt I (RQI)which has been given to her family), and finished the second quilt (RQ2), which we raffled on this newsgroup, and made over $3500 to donate to the charity Ruth barely had time to designate before she died (proceeds from RQ2 go to teachers for advanced education in Caldwell, Idaho). Since then, there have been many HUGs. Some are complete quilts. Some are blocks for quilts. Some are very public (the James Byrd Reconciliation Quilt was one of those, as was the Columbine Quilt; both have links you can find). Some are very private. And so. What is a HUG? A HUG is bits of fabric put together with love and understanding -- and sometimes, a serious case of stitching-out-the-pain, for some of us who cannot BE there to administer the real, personal HUGs. A HUG is one way (sometimes the only way we have, in this chunk of cyber-space, this big quilting bee many of us have depended on in ways we can never fully explain) to put our arms around someone (and each other); to reach out and say "I wish I could be there with/for you, in person, but I can't, and this will just have to do, at least for now." A HUG wraps the absolute Caring that goes on in this newsgroup into a tangible package for someone to touch, and feel, and cuddle down into when times are tough. Sometimes, a HUG is all we have, when words aren't enough. Now, don't think for an instant that HUGs are ALL sadness and tragedy. Not by a long shot, they aren't. There's almost always a lot of LAUGHTER stitched into each HUG, and a lot of shared good-times. Lots of puns get worked into many of the HUG-blocks, and lots of the things we've just LEARNED about each other, from time to time. Lots of rainbows and butterfly wings and sunshine and flowers and just downright-silly-giggles, too. There is an astonishing amount of POWER in a HUG, folks. Lightning and thunder and some really sharp edges and planes. Anger, sometimes, in a HUG. A good, clean kind of anger. A HUG is for Friendship and Family. A HUG helps with fear and pain. A HUG is for Laughter and good times and spinning around the room in a happy-dance. A HUG is all the things quilters do, for all the reasons they do the things they do. But because mostly, quilters do what they do because they CARE so very deeply, and simply understand the perfect beauty of a HUG, the quilters here on RCTQ just HUG, from time to time. Happy Trails, and many HUGs, Sairey |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
-- Some general Internet abbreviations: AFAIK = As Far As I Know BEG = Big Evil Grin :-} BTDT = Been There, Done That BTW = By The Way FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions FWIW = For What It's Worth FYI = For Your Information G = grin :-) GMTA = Great Minds Think Alike HTH = Hope This Helps IIRC = If I Recall Correctly IMHO = In My Humble/Honest Opinion IMO = In My Opinion IMX = In My eXperience IOW = In Other Words ISP = Internet Service Provider KISS = Keep It Simple Sweetie (although I've heard different esses) LOL = Laughing Out Loud :-D NAYY = Not Affiliated, Yadda Yadda... NG = NewsGroup OTOH = On The Other Hand PIP = Peeing In Pants RFI = Request For Information ROFL = Rolling On Floor, Laughing ROFLMAO = Rolling on Floor, Laughing My Asterisks Off TIA = Thanks In Advance TTFN = Ta Ta For Now TTYL = Talk To You Later VBG = Very Big Grin :-) VBEG = Very Big Evil Grin :-} WRT = With Regard To Y2K = Year 2000 (2K in computer-speak) YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary emoticons: combinations of punctuation marks (and occasional capital letters), that, when viewed sideways, make little smiley, frowny, winking, disgusted (and so on) faces. other abbreviations found in this group: BEX = Book Enhancement eXperience (variation on S.E.X.) BF = Boy Friend BFPH = Big Fat Poopy Head (because this is a G-rated newsgroup) BOM = Block Of the Month BQ = Baby Quilt (crib-sized or going to a baby) CMQ = Commercially Machine Quilted COC = Cream on Cream (Fabric print) CQ = Crazy Quilt (quilting pattern/technique) CW = Cathedral Window (pattern) D-rivatives: DH-DD-DS-DW = (Dear/Darling/Darn/D**n) Husband-Daughter-Son-Wife DIL = Daughter In Law DWR = Double Wedding Ring (pattern) EPP = English Paper Piecing (piecing technique) FIFI = Find It, Finish It FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing (piecing technique, sometimes called PFP) FQ = Fat Quarter (1/4 yd of fabric, cut 18" X 22") FS = For Sale (more appropriate in rec.crafts.marketplace) FW = Feather Weight (model of Singer sewing machine) GFG = Grandmother's Flower Garden (pattern) HMQ = Home Machine Quilted HST = Half-Square Triangle ISO = In Search Of LQS = Local Quilt Store/Shop LTP = Long Term Project MA = Machine Appliqué MEQ = Mind's Eye Quilt (existing only in one's imagination, so far) MFP = Mini Foundation Pattern MIL = Mother In Law MLB = Major League Baseball (a yearly fabric swap) MPP = Machine Paper Piecing (piecing technique) MQ = Millennium Quilt MSM = My Sainted Mother NQ/NQR = Non-Quilting / Not Quilting Related OT = Off Topic PIMP = Peeing In My Pants! (Warning to read the following message at your own risk) PITA = Pain In The Asterisks PP = Paper Piecing (sub-categories: PFP = Paper Foundation Piecing; PPP = Precision Paper Piecing) QI = Quilt Inspector (4-legged kind) QIAD = "Quilt In A Day" (TV show and technique by Eleanor Burns) QIP = Quilt In Progress QNM = "Quilters' Newsletter Magazine" (Lehman Publishing) QOOT = Queen Of Off Topics (Sarah) QP = Quilt Police (no such thing) RCTQ = rec.crafts.textiles.quilting RR = Round Robin (block exchange) SA = Seam Allowance SABLE = Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy SEX = Stash Enhancement eXperience SIL = Son In Law SITD = Stitch In The Ditch (quilting technique) SM = Sewing Machine SNS = Stack 'N' Stash (pattern/cutting technique) SNW = Stack 'N' Whack (pattern/cutting technique/book) SO = Significant Other SSS = Secret Sewing Sister TATW = Trip Around The World (pattern) TOL = Top Of the Line TSWLTH = The Store We Love To Hate ("JoAnn's Fabrics") TTYL = Talk To You Later UFO = UnFinished Object USO = UnStarted Object VSC = Vertical Surface Cover (for those who just can't bring themselves to say "wallhanging") W&N = Warm & Natural (a brand of quilt batt) WIP = Work In Progress WOF = Width Of Fabric WOW = White On White (fabric print) WUH = not an abbreviation, just a cyber-stutter for those who have trouble saying "wuh- wuh- wallhanging!" (see VSC) WS = Wrong Side (of fabric) WTB = Want To Buy (more appropriate in rec.crafts.marketplace) Still being discussed: WHIM = Work Hidden In Mind TANQP = There Are (Ain't) No Quilt Police |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Here is a compilation of a lot of what others have already about buying a
first machine, plus a couple of other comments. This FAQ also applies to those who are in the market for a new machine, having used one particular model for a few(?) years. Many thanks to Salley Holmes and Lee Hinton for helping me get this together. First, if you're considering buying a machine as a gift for someone else, the consensus is that you should give, perhaps, a card or a spool of thread as a token of your willingness help to enable the recipient to choose the machine that suits him/her best. By all means do some homework to help him/her to narrow the choice down, but a sewing machine is a personal item that should be chosen by the person who's going to use it. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you shop: - How and what do you sew? Are you interested in sewing clothes, home decor items (slipcovers, curtains, etc.), sports costumes like skating, etc. - Do you want an embroidery machine? IS IT SOMETHING YOU WOULD USE OR JUST SOMETHING YOU WANT? This is an important distinction to make. - What feature(s) would you use and need? (Why pay money for things you don't need and don't want?) If you do mostly quilting, then maybe you only need a few stitches rather than a whole array of stitches. - How easy it is for you to learn programming (a must in some machines)? - How large a machine do you want (will you be taking it places), does it pack up easily if you need to take it someplace? - What kind of classes are given? - Does it have a freearm and do you need one, what kind of extra feet are available that you need, etc. - Do I need a machine that can be updated with new cards, attachments, programs, etc.? - Warranty Now, which machine is the best one? There's no such thing as the one best machine just as there's no such thing as the one best car. This FAQ can only give general advice because there are so many sewing machine manufacturers and models out there. Once you've narrowed your choices down you may be able to get advice on specific models or even dealers from the alt.sewing, rec.crafts.textiles.sewing, alt.sewing.mach-embroider (if you are looking at embroidery machines) or uk.rec.crafts.sewing newsgroups. Having said that, nearly every maker makes wonderful machines ... but they all have had periods where they have made junk. You might want to read your national consumer magazine to see if they have recently reported on sewing machines - this would be a good place to at least start. Sewing magazines occasionally run such features, too, so check them. Remember, though, that no survey can cover all the available machines, and that a sewing machine is a very personal item. What suits a reviewer may not suit you. And talk to friends who sew to get their opinion on which makes are reliable. After that, the person who is going to use the machine should be the person to pick out what they want, within the constraints of your budget, of course. Your budget may limit your choices, but especially if you are new to sewing, I would suggest going for an all purpose reliable machine with fewer stitches rather than a machine with lots of stitches, but also turns out to be picky about the type of thread you use, won't sew on thick or thin fabrics, and sulks and chews the fabric up if you dare to LOOK at it wrong. You need to know that your machine will be reliable or learning to use it will be a very frustrating experience. Whilst it's a waste of money to buy features you won't use, it's also false economy to buy a machine that you'll "grow out of" if you can afford one with more features. Unless you get a fabulous bargain in a private sale, one thing to also consider is the dealer from whom you buy. A good, honest, reliable dealer can help make your sewing experience wonderful, and help you pick the right machine for YOU. Some dealers offer a trade-in/trade-up policy where if you decide after a few months that you'd like a fancier machine, the dealer will credit all or a large part of the cost of your initial purchase to a better machine. Don't be taken in by the claims that all-metal interiors are better than plastic: there's cheap plastic, which may crack and warp, and there's nylon, which is lighter than and as hard-wearing as metal and doesn't need lubricating. The most basic machines are straight-stitch only, and old ones can be picked up very cheaply from sale rooms, some sewing machine dealers, and garage/car boot sales. The next step up is a machine that does zigzag stitching. The basic zigzag machines usually do some sort of blind hem stitch and maybe a couple of decorative stitches. Even if they don't have a built-in buttonhole you can do a manual buttonhole with a basic zig zag machine, but it's no fun after the first few. If you are planning to sew a lot of clothes, buying a machine that has an easy buttonhole maker may make good sense. After that, the number of stitches increases (along with the price) and you are in the realm of medium to high end sewing machines. Electronic machines give the same penetrating power at all speeds and usually a needle stop up/down option. Right at the top end, for several thousand pounds/dollars you can buy a machine that will connect to your computer and embroider images that you've designed on the PC. However much you're planning to spend, you'll get more for your money if you buy second-hand. People often trade in their old machine when they buy a new one. A trade-in will be much cheaper than the same machine when new, and if it's been serviced by the dealer and has a dealer's guarantee it should be fine. There isn't much to go wrong with sewing machines. Unless one has really been hammered - used non-stop - parts don't seem to wear. Check the finish of the paint: if it's worn or has lots of nicks from pins, it's probably been used a lot. When you go to test-drive machines, take along samples of the type of fabrics you'll be sewing. Dealers often use a stiffened felt-type fabric for demonstrating their machines: almost anything will sew well on it. Take samples of light-weight fabric such as fine sheeting or voile, and some heavy-weight such as upholstery or denim. If you have a pair of old jeans, cut off the leg and try sewing over the bulky seam. Also try out the sort of things you'll be sewing - do you use a lot of zippers? You'll need to test the zipper foot. Buttons mean checking the buttonhole facility. Make sure that YOU do the sewing - don't just watch the dealer demonstrating. If the dealer won't let you sew on the machine, leave the shop. When you've decided which machine is for you, there's the price. You wouldn't buy a car at the price on the windscreen, would you? Well, a sewing machine is just the same. Haggle (nicely). It isn't rude: it's good business practice. Every pound/dollar you get knocked off the price is another spool of thread to use on your new machine. Ask "Will you take £xxx for cash?" "Will you throw in the xxx foot for that price?" Say "That's more than my husband/wife/anyone else who isn't there wants me to spend - can you knock something off?" "I like this, but machine xxx at dealer yyy is nice too, and it's less". Don't push too hard, though: you need after-sales support. If you want extra feet, the quilting kit, or lessons, now is the time to negotiate for them. You may be able to get them thrown in or at least reduced in price. If you're buying a lower-end machine, a good bargaining tool is to make it clear to the dealer that you'll come back to him/her when you're ready to upgrade to a fancier model. You don't have to tell him that it may not be within this lifetime. There's a frequent debate in sewing newsgroups about buying on-line. You may be able to save a lot of money, but it will be at the expense of local support. A machine bought on-line may not have a valid warranty. You have to decide whether the money you'll save is worth the support and warranty. Once you've got your new machine home, take care of it. Clean it out at the end of every project, and give it a nice new needle after every 6 hours of sewing. Protect your investment by using good-quality thread and needles. Oil it if the manual tells you to, and do bring it in to be serviced if you notice something is wrong. Most of all, tho, enjoy your new hobby! Ronnie |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Diana: Thanks for taking the time to post all these FAQ! IMO,
those two acronyms at bottom (WHIM & TANQP) should be moved up to the list. I think we all agree on the meaning of those, especially the latter. JMO! PAT in VA Diana Curtis wrote: -- Some general Internet abbreviations: ....cut... Still being discussed: WHIM = Work Hidden In Mind TANQP = There Are (Ain't) No Quilt Police |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Youre welcome.. and good idea.. Ill move them up for next months posting.
Diana -- Queen of FAQs Royal Peace Maker http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "Pat in Virginia" wrote in message ... Diana: Thanks for taking the time to post all these FAQ! IMO, those two acronyms at bottom (WHIM & TANQP) should be moved up to the list. I think we all agree on the meaning of those, especially the latter. JMO! PAT in VA Diana Curtis wrote: -- Some general Internet abbreviations: ....cut... Still being discussed: WHIM = Work Hidden In Mind TANQP = There Are (Ain't) No Quilt Police |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks for the list, you left out ((((((hugs))))))!
-- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
nope.. I just failed to change the subject header! Sorry for the mixup!
Diana -- Queen of FAQs Royal Peace Maker http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "nana2b" wrote in message ... Thanks for the list, you left out ((((((hugs))))))! -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
what about
PIGS = Projects In Grocery Sacks (I have waaaaaaaaaaay too many of those) and WHXH or WHEH = Wiener Head eX Husband or Wiener Head Ex Husband (take your pick) and SAHM = Stay At Home Mom Might want to also inform the newbies about the "Red Queen and Her Royal Court" which would further explain why some of us are queens of various aspects. I also move that TANQP gets moved from "further consideration" into the "regular abbreviations" (and just why on earth is "Abbreviation" such a long word???) Hugs Karlee in Kansas Queen of Packrats "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss "Diana Curtis" wrote in message ... | | | -- | | Some general Internet abbreviations: | AFAIK = As Far As I Know | BEG = Big Evil Grin :-} | BTDT = Been There, Done That | BTW = By The Way | FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions | FWIW = For What It's Worth | FYI = For Your Information | G = grin :-) | GMTA = Great Minds Think Alike | HTH = Hope This Helps | IIRC = If I Recall Correctly | IMHO = In My Humble/Honest Opinion | IMO = In My Opinion | IMX = In My eXperience | IOW = In Other Words | ISP = Internet Service Provider | KISS = Keep It Simple Sweetie (although I've heard different esses) | LOL = Laughing Out Loud :-D | NAYY = Not Affiliated, Yadda Yadda... | NG = NewsGroup | OTOH = On The Other Hand | PIP = Peeing In Pants | RFI = Request For Information | ROFL = Rolling On Floor, Laughing | ROFLMAO = Rolling on Floor, Laughing My Asterisks Off | TIA = Thanks In Advance | TTFN = Ta Ta For Now | TTYL = Talk To You Later | VBG = Very Big Grin :-) | VBEG = Very Big Evil Grin :-} | WRT = With Regard To | Y2K = Year 2000 (2K in computer-speak) | YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary | | emoticons: combinations of punctuation marks (and occasional capital | letters), that, when viewed sideways, make little smiley, frowny, winking, | disgusted (and so on) faces. | | other abbreviations found in this group: | BEX = Book Enhancement eXperience (variation on S.E.X.) | BF = Boy Friend | BFPH = Big Fat Poopy Head (because this is a G-rated newsgroup) | BOM = Block Of the Month | BQ = Baby Quilt (crib-sized or going to a baby) | CMQ = Commercially Machine Quilted | COC = Cream on Cream (Fabric print) | CQ = Crazy Quilt (quilting pattern/technique) | CW = Cathedral Window (pattern) | D-rivatives: DH-DD-DS-DW = (Dear/Darling/Darn/D**n) | Husband-Daughter-Son-Wife | DIL = Daughter In Law | DWR = Double Wedding Ring (pattern) | EPP = English Paper Piecing (piecing technique) | FIFI = Find It, Finish It | FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing (piecing technique, sometimes called PFP) | FQ = Fat Quarter (1/4 yd of fabric, cut 18" X 22") | FS = For Sale (more appropriate in rec.crafts.marketplace) | FW = Feather Weight (model of Singer sewing machine) | GFG = Grandmother's Flower Garden (pattern) | HMQ = Home Machine Quilted | HST = Half-Square Triangle | ISO = In Search Of | LQS = Local Quilt Store/Shop | LTP = Long Term Project | MA = Machine Appliqui | MEQ = Mind's Eye Quilt (existing only in one's imagination, so far) | MFP = Mini Foundation Pattern | MIL = Mother In Law | MLB = Major League Baseball (a yearly fabric swap) | MPP = Machine Paper Piecing (piecing technique) | MQ = Millennium Quilt | MSM = My Sainted Mother | NQ/NQR = Non-Quilting / Not Quilting Related | OT = Off Topic | PIMP = Peeing In My Pants! (Warning to read the following message at your | own risk) | PITA = Pain In The Asterisks | PP = Paper Piecing (sub-categories: PFP = Paper Foundation Piecing; PPP = | Precision Paper Piecing) | QI = Quilt Inspector (4-legged kind) | QIAD = "Quilt In A Day" (TV show and technique by Eleanor Burns) | QIP = Quilt In Progress | QNM = "Quilters' Newsletter Magazine" (Lehman Publishing) | QOOT = Queen Of Off Topics (Sarah) | QP = Quilt Police (no such thing) | RCTQ = rec.crafts.textiles.quilting | RR = Round Robin (block exchange) | SA = Seam Allowance | SABLE = Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy | SEX = Stash Enhancement eXperience | SIL = Son In Law | SITD = Stitch In The Ditch (quilting technique) | SM = Sewing Machine | SNS = Stack 'N' Stash (pattern/cutting technique) | SNW = Stack 'N' Whack (pattern/cutting technique/book) | SO = Significant Other | SSS = Secret Sewing Sister | TATW = Trip Around The World (pattern) | TOL = Top Of the Line | TSWLTH = The Store We Love To Hate ("JoAnn's Fabrics") | TTYL = Talk To You Later | UFO = UnFinished Object | USO = UnStarted Object | VSC = Vertical Surface Cover (for those who just can't bring themselves to | say "wallhanging") | W&N = Warm & Natural (a brand of quilt batt) | WIP = Work In Progress | WOF = Width Of Fabric | WOW = White On White (fabric print) | WUH = not an abbreviation, just a cyber-stutter for those who have trouble | saying "wuh- wuh- wallhanging!" (see VSC) | WS = Wrong Side (of fabric) | WTB = Want To Buy (more appropriate in rec.crafts.marketplace) | | Still being discussed: | WHIM = Work Hidden In Mind | TANQP = There Are (Ain't) No Quilt Police | | | | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|