But I'm heading to the post office (as soon as I put on "real" clothes) and ship it off to my wonderful long arm quilter in Minnesota. There are still a few points here and there that are less than perfect... but under the circumstances (and considering how many points there are in this quilt...

When is the directory being sent out? I did sign up for it, but I've been offline for about 10 days, so have I missed it somewhere. Just getting over the local flu, the first time in about 10 years that I actually stayed in bed for a week! This is unheard off. Feeling better now, just weak...

Just hoping that someone might be reading Irene's email and telling her of it, I begged for a report. She sent back a little note herself this morning. She is home, well cared-for and hoping her good drugs will kick in quickly. Please continue to hold our dear friend in your hearts and...

Aging Aunt Mildred was a 93-year-old woman who was particularly despondent over the recent death of her husband. She decided that she would just kill herself and join him in death. Thinking that it would be best to get it over with quickly, she took out his old Army pistol and made the decision...

Does anyone have experience conducing Guild meetings according to Robert's? We need more organiztion and structure in our meetings and I'm trying to come up with a process because sometimes the meetings become a free-for-all and nothing gets accomplished.

I swear I am going to burn this barn raising nine patch baby quilt I've got pieced. The damn thing is cursed. After her first ultrasound our niece was called in to undergo a series of tests to investigate some abnormalities. The results are in with a tentitive diagnosis of Goodman syndrome. ...

Made out of denim, with cotton on the inside. This is the first purse I have ever made but I'm really happy even with the mistakes. It's in the sewing album on webshots. Take Care Joanna Alberta http://community.webshots.com/user/exrules Or...

I very carefully laid out, sandwiched and pinned a baby quilt last week. I usually do this on the carpet, pegging the backing to the carpet with open safety pins. Only problem? I had a sheet under the quilt. Yep, you see where this is going--pinned through the sheet and had to to undo and...

The store I work in (Country Sampler, Papillion and Omaha Nebraska) has been working with ConKerr Cancer in donating colorful pillowcases for children in local oncology wards. One of our customers was featured last night on local tv as a Heartland Hero. I agree, don't you? Here's a link to the...

Hey, I've got good news! i went online not long ago and found this really helpful site: http://www.quilthowto.com/How_To_Make_Block_Quilt_For_Beginners_-_Beg... I hope it helps other beginners like me!!

My grandson has ADHD and recently became very interested in maps and geography. I am hoping quilters will send him picture postcards from their home area. Will is in 2nd grade. If you are willing to send him a postcard, email me for his address. Thanks. --...

DD2 is wanting a career in travel. She is entering a contest for an internship this summer that required a video. How many people look at her video is considered in the contest. It is at youtube.com, put Bri Eggers in the search box, click on Super Travel Addict. If you are a member of youtube...

My MIL is the best person on earth and I love her dearly and would really like to have her closer. We share a lot of interests and she was one of the first people to encourage me to quilt and have fun with it. She sent an email about a month ago asking if I'd heard of Kwik Sew -- the pattern...

I had quite the day! My ex got final approval to buy my house (after trying to put this sale together since Sept. 3!!!) and I'll be shopping for another house with a BIG(ger) sewing room. My BF closed on a beautiful home (nothing like becoming a homeowner on Friday The Thirteenth and having...

I realised last night that DH was giving me a card so quickly made a fabric one for him. This way I can still "have" it for a sample! lol. 1 st one in postcards album. -- Estelle UK Gallagher one one at btinternet.com You are never too old to become the person you should have been! My photos...

Thanks to all for the advice on batting for my first quilts for my twin daughters. I got a lot of input from different sources and am going to try wool. Meanwhile I spend the snow blizzard here in Pennsylvania piecing together my first crazy blocks. My first block was really horrible, but I...

Hey Everyone One of our local volunteer fire departments was able to build sleeping quarters onto the fire station. Being volunteers they don't have the money bed lines, blankets or quilts. I was thinking of making them quilts. Do you know where I can find fire fighting fabric or something in...

Stay safe Bronnie, I hear Hamish is on the way! -- Melinda http://cust.idl.com.au/athol

Good morning veryone I know there is someone out there who can help me. Trigonometry/geometry was never my strong point back in high school (and that's been a while), and at the time I never thought I would have any use for it in real life. As a doctor I don't use it, but who'd have guessed that...

I've had an epiphany that may make it possible for me to consider hand quilting a very tiny quilt some day. It's all about wool. I signed up to take a class at the LQS because my friend wanted to take it but didn't want to be alone in the class. It's all about hand work, embroidery stitches,...