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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 |
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Well said, dear friend. In the best of times and in the worst of times, and
all the times in between, quilting is our balm. Maybe we should name our next quilt Gilead. Assuming, of course, that we can spell it right. Polly "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 |
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Steve, that balm has saved my bacon many a day. Yes, I'm mixing metaphors, but then that's what quilters do ... we mix up everything and if it doesn't seem quite right, we throw some more colors into the mix and everything somehow seems to come out right. Polly -- yes, if we can spell it. I think that just might be the ticket for my next project after the banners are done.
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Dear Polly
While Religion and I have an uneasy truce, I surely do remember fondly the days of the choir at Church. I was truly very lucky having such an exposure to world-class conducting, singing and instrument playing that still makes me tingle and pinch myself to remember. Interlochen Arts Academy is something to behold. And, speaking of this, I remember an acapella version of Balm of Gilead. Oh dear me, hearing that in eight parts is quite something. That would be a good name for a quilt and I could just make it an appliqued collage of all the things that are near and dear. Wouldn't that be fun!? I'd have to devise a way to represent RCTQ, that is for sure. Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... Well said, dear friend. In the best of times and in the worst of times, and all the times in between, quilting is our balm. Maybe we should name our next quilt Gilead. Assuming, of course, that we can spell it right. Polly "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 |
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Didn't respond earlier on your banners. The church should be slapped side the head if they don't like them. Absolutely beautiful. And you made them so fast with all that detail. Just wonderful. Thanks for the thoughs. Hopefully I'll see her tomorrow and with good or better news. Steven Alaska "Sunny" wrote in message news:13125258.156.1319601149457.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@prlk36... Steve, that balm has saved my bacon many a day. Yes, I'm mixing metaphors, but then that's what quilters do ... we mix up everything and if it doesn't seem quite right, we throw some more colors into the mix and everything somehow seems to come out right. Polly -- yes, if we can spell it. I think that just might be the ticket for my next project after the banners are done. Sunny I'll be thinking of your friend ... |
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What a great, happy post Steven.
It must be lovely to be happy at work, and have friends who share a deep interest. Perhaps you are setting Alaska up to be the new centres of the creative world. Every time you post, I think to myself that i really should have taken that cruise to Alaska from Vancouver when I had the chance. Sigh! Never mind: I can read your posts, watch snatches of the Iditarod, and even Ice Road Truckers on TV!! .. In message ications, Steven Cook writes 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 -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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I'm really impressed with how many people you come in contact with who
do applique (or embroidery?) You are just a born teacher! Maybe when you get tired of young persons in public schools, you can switch over to adults learning quilting. Sounds like you've been doing that in your spare time anyway! Roberta in D On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:22:25 -0800, "Steven Cook" wrote: 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 |
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On 26/10/2011 04:22, Steven Cook wrote:
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. We have had it windy here too, very windy down in Wales last Monday - my mum & I had to hold on to each other as we walked up the hill to her house! 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. Passing on tips is important - so many of these little things make a big difference to how we feel about life. I have picked up so many good ideas here on RCTQ and not just about quilting. 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. I am quite envious of being able to share in person, most of mine is done over the internet, though a week of sewing in a group in Spain was wonderful. I am sure you all give each other encouragement and confidence. In the midst of a rough year at work and in some cases all around, quilting is our balm. Isn't that the truth! Quilting has been a source of sanity for me this year, even when I have been sewing through the tears. The satisfaction of creating something, whether a quickie baby quilt, a big bed quilt or a detailed wall hanging soothes the soul. Thank you ladies, and gents, for being here and sharing and laughs along the way. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, your sewing & quilting and the DIY tales all add to my mental picture of you. Steven, who is thinking of a friend who had the twins smashed again today because of an ominous shadow. I hope all goes well for your friend. Lizzy |
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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. -- 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 |
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Love your idea of a collage of all things which soothe our souls. I
need such an image right now to keep my mine on things that are good. A new page in my idea book will be devoted to such a quilt. Thanks. Susan On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:42:46 -0800, "Steven Cook" wrote: Dear Polly While Religion and I have an uneasy truce, I surely do remember fondly the days of the choir at Church. I was truly very lucky having such an exposure to world-class conducting, singing and instrument playing that still makes me tingle and pinch myself to remember. Interlochen Arts Academy is something to behold. And, speaking of this, I remember an acapella version of Balm of Gilead. Oh dear me, hearing that in eight parts is quite something. That would be a good name for a quilt and I could just make it an appliqued collage of all the things that are near and dear. Wouldn't that be fun!? I'd have to devise a way to represent RCTQ, that is for sure. Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... Well said, dear friend. In the best of times and in the worst of times, and all the times in between, quilting is our balm. Maybe we should name our next quilt Gilead. Assuming, of course, that we can spell it right. Polly "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 |
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