Usually, I try to make quilts that either somewhat match the decor of the intended recipient or are composed of the recipient's favorite colors. However, I've got a black, red, and white top from one of Terbear's swap,\ that is just stunning (everyone did a wonderful job), and yet, I can't...

Tell us your greatest hits. Here's mine. Years ago, I started giving the ladies in the family really neat cooking stuff instead of jewelry they might not like or something else that I thought was pretty and they tucked away in a drawer, never to see daylight again. I wasn't certain...

lets start with the important bit... NAYY!!!!! I got paid to make a pattern for a charm quilt for a distributor to hand out for free to the retailers - I do NOT get paid per sale of kit/pattern or anything else from that moment on from *anyone* so NAYY it is lol I *just* wanna show off ;-) the...

I'm finally getting things in my sewing room the way I want them. Thought I'd share what I've done so far. Hope the link works -- let me know if it doesn't! I'm still fairly new at this! http://community.webshots.com/scripts/controlPanel.fcgi Sheila

Does anyone know roughly how much it costs to send out a quilt (in this case one lap size, 58x68 finished) for machine quilting? I'm REALLY pressed for time this year (aren't we all?! LOL!) and I have a few quilts that will need to be MQed ... I figure part of the cost depends on the complexity of...

Hi all, My little son got his first "little duckling" swimming award today - I was so proud! Although he's not yet 2, he's been coming to parent and child swimming since he was 6 months, and he adores it. Rather than sewing the patches/badges onto his swimsuit - as he'll grow like a weed and...

Hi Welcome from Bucketty, NSW ....Fran... On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 21:09:33 +1200, "Lynn Tocker" wrote:

I've done it again. I've lost something that HAS to be in my house....or maybe not?! I guess I could have accidentally thrown it away. Anyway, just before Christmas I treated myself to a new crockpot. One of those big ones (6-6.5 qt)from Sam's that also had an extra divided stoneware pot. ...

In the discussion about templates, I've gotten a couple of emails from folks saying "I would never even consider a pattern that has curves." At about the same time, I found this amazingly beautiful pattern that I wanted for my summer bed quilt but the third paragraph in said this: "Cut 159 sets of...

I'm lucky enough to have several good fabric stores in driving distance so I rarely order from the online stores. I browse in them often enough though. I recently started a part time job and promised myself to blow some money ordering online. I'm very pleased with spending the last few days...

I was cleaning up my sewing room and in the process I filled my trash bin. I took out the bag and threw it into the trashcan. The trash went out on Friday. I started looking for my accessory box that went with my "new" 401 and couldn't find it anywhere and then it dawned on me that I had tossed it...

For those who don't know Desert Island Discs, it is a program on the radio in the UK where a guest is invited on, and asked which 8 pieces of music, one book and one luxury item they would take, if stranded on a desert island. This program has been broadcast since 1942. More information...

I think it's a great idea. A simple display of individual pictures that is easy to navigate. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "Christina Doucette" wrote in message ... Anyone else like to see the faces...

Yes, summer is going to be over before we know it! If you can, do consider staying over Sunday. Some of us who went back to the festival on Sunday last year have compared notes and agree that the light crowd made it a really enjoyable (and productive) day. It's much easier to walk the aisles,...

It is with great sadness that I let you know that Firefly lost her 10 yr battle with breast cancer last evening. She went quickly and peacefully with family around her at home. She is no longer in pain. Thank you for ALL of your support , prayer, love and Hugs for her over the years. It has...

It rained here a lot today so after finishing my June blocks, I also managed to make the pieced and a paper-pieced July blocks! You can see them at http://community.webshots.com/photo/549373692/2204624170046414451vJPpBT Carole in Northwest GA - Retired and loving it! Homepage -...

In a last minute surprise, my DS#2 and DDIL had their baby yesterday! She had been having bleeding troubles, so was admitted to the hospital Tuesday morning. They were going to keep her a week and then induce labor. The bleeding got heavy just an hour after the docs made that decision, so they...

I have XP and use DSL. Last week my computer was attacked! I was using AVG antivirus. I was getting notified of trojan viruses left and right (same files over and over), porn popups (which really grossed out my kids), and my home page was getting hijacked. I ran adaware, tried Stopzilla (which...

Please does anyone know where I can get either an FQ or half yard/metre cut of a fabric showing newspaper print. My daughter needs some for a project she has in mind and as with all 15 year olds nothing else will do. Ive looked in all the usual places with no luck at all. Thanks Flossy Queen of...

Hugs, good thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Debbi in SO CA "Musicmaker" wrote in message ... My adult son has, in recent weeks, injured a knee and subsequently hias shoulder. The knee caused him to fall down some stairs...