Less than 16 hours remain on this eBay auction of 3 quilting pattern books. The starting bid is $0.99!! The lot includes: A Quilter's Companion by Dolores A. Hinson, One Hundred & One Patchwork Patterns by Ruby McKim and, Patchwork Patterns by Jinny Beye Lot of 3 quilting pattern books - Beyer,...

Blackrose's post prompted me to do a google search for calla lily....and when I did, I came across this website, and thought I would share these very interesting bathroom sculptures: http://www.clarkmade.com/show.html Teri -- Terbear~Curator of the HUG...

I have read this before in a post ages ago that sewing on a treadle machine can make one "sexually aroused" It has a small effect on me but does wonders for my husband when I sew on it, he gets really turned on and I cant figure out why? Anyone got an answer for this?

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....

http://www.quiltersbee.com/cmaspoems.htm posted over at www.patternreview.com but Oh so appropriate for here!

Bringing up the rear here, but about a week ago, jeanne showed us a site for microwave heating corn bags. I was in a hurry and just kinda thought it was about maybe something cute to microwave corn on the cob and impress my friends. Since I've already impressed my friends =), I just passed...

I've been cleaning my basement and decided to close my sewing machine up. Took off the thread, laid the spindles down, lifted up the front edge, and lowered the head into the well. Unfortunately, one side came unhinged. I will not admit to how long it took me to figure out I couldn't put it...

"Karen C - California" wrote in message ... So, just to make you happy, whoosh Read up on Skitt's Law. Kris

So, did anybody get one of those Sidewinder bobbin winders for Christmas? If so, what's your opinion of it now? Karen, Queen of Squishies considering getting one -- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ music is all around us, all you have to do is listen

I am thinking of attending the Houston IQF this November. Can anyone offer any advice or pointers? I have subscribed to the Houston IQF group but haven't been "accepted" yet =:0 TIA, Elizabeth

Does anyone out here own Electric Quilt software? If so what do you think of the program. I am thinking of buying it. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Hildur

finished the embroidery on DD1's quilt top! Have the backing and the batting - now i need time/skill and ideas for quilting.... sigh. This is not one i will send out. Figure my kids quilts should be made all by me ownself. quilting ideas? Want the embroidered areas to puff up a bit so that's...

I took a class in invisible machine applique this afternoon - I think it may be addictive :-) I really enjoyed it..The teacher was very good and she chose a very simple tulip applique. I am really excited to try something else. Sharon in Montreal

Teri, looks like I forgot to send you my photo for August: http://community.webshots.com/photo/268167274/505262096GbsoTG I also redid my may: http://community.webshots.com/photo/268167274/505260252MSncuT. Boy, now I am 3 months behind, and I took apart my april to change the outside fabric and...

And well she should, it's very lovely! Karen, Queen of Squishies .....was finally delivered! We got a nice enough weekend day last Saturday to make the trip. My dear Aunt Rosie loved it. Here it is if you would like a peek:

Ok guy! I finely decided to try to learn to free motion quilt. I got out some fabric squares and batting. I have a Huv Designer 1 sewing machine. I put monofilament thread in the top and regular thread in the bobbin. I lowered my feed dogs. I pressed on my screen E and 12 it is a stitch that looks...

The jr rctq siggy swap is now at a close. The kids did awesome jobs on the blocks. All blocks arrived on time also. Thank you so much to the jr quilters! There was an extra set of blocks made, and we all decided a charity quilt would be a wonderful idea. Here is the completed charity quilt...

I think I have ADD. I have a room full of fabric, a bunch of BOM kits to work on, a new doll pattern, a new redwork pattern that I can't wait to try and a new Aussie Embroidery magazine. And here I sit because I can't figure out what I want to do first, so I do nothing. I'm that kid with too...

Also entitled: What happens when you don't pick up your freecycle goody as promised. On either Saturday or Sunday, I listed on offer a box of Hershe's Pot o' Gold truffles - it's a large box (12oz) with 2 layers of truffles in. The person said she could pick up Monday morning. I put the box o'...

I used to have the ability to click on a link that was in someone's post and up would pop the addy. My explorer will no longer do that. Does anyone know if I lost a setting? I use Outlook Express for my newsgroups. It is a pain in the padoodie to cut and paste the addie when it worked so well...