This isn't as daffy as it sounds. I have been accumulating fqs for a bug in a jar quilt, and realized that you can get 4 jars out of a fq. Since I would like all of my jars to be different, I would love to swap a 1/4 of a fq, or a 9 x 11 in. piece, with anyone who would like to swap, and hopefully...

I checked this- The Animal Rescue Site- with "Snopes" and it IS legitimate. This is a way you can help feed needy animals at no cost to you. They will even send you a reminder email 5 or 7 days a week. It just takes a few seconds to click and help provide food for animals in shelters. I've been...

I read a while back about a home long arm machine that you hooked up to your computer and sent the designs down to the machine. The computer controlled and moved the machine. Anyone know the brand? My Internet searches are leading me nowhere. Thanks, -- Gina in...

Well, I've been sewing. (what else) Not much quilting, but bunches of other things. New "house pants" DH (who is doing fine, thanks for all the prayers, good thoughts & warm wishes), Easter "princess" dresses for a couple of the grandaughters, and I'm fixin' to start on one for me!! Imagine that....

I know this has been asked before, and on a regular basis, but can someone point me in the direction of Jills website/email, the lady who makes quiltlets for animals in shelter? Got a load of fabric that she may be able to use... Suzie B -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend,...

All this running around buying stuff to furnish a second home keeps me away from the fridge & gets me moving. We can only do this stuff when DH has his days off. This week it's W-Th.-F. Today we went to the second hand shop again, set up for our furniture to be delivered here on Friday, picked...

From another newsgroup: Can't eat beef...mad cow. Can't eat chicken...bird flu. Can't eat eggs...again, bird flu. Can't eat pork...fears that bird flu will infect piggies. Can't eat fish...heavy metals in the waters has poisoned their meat. Can't eat fruits and veggies...insecticides and...

My deepest condolences to all those who lost a loved one in the explosions in Madrid. What a wicked, cowardly act. Let's hope the terrorist perpetrators are brought to justice. Morag

I'm toying with the idea of starting a newbie hug list - to make newbies feel noticed and welcomed. It would only require my getting their addresses to make available to anyone who wants to send a squishie to a newbie. Is anyone interested or is this just another 'burden' for you already...

I was looking for some ideas for future quilt projects and I came upon this site with some beautiful (different) quilts. Maybe you have seen them before but I haven't. Real bright bold colors, look easy to make by letting the fabric design do the work. I love the Spring 5 patch design and colors,...

Who is the coordinator? I suffer CRS.... s -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

Well, my machine is in the shop for some big repairs. Some of the parts are still under warrenty, so that's a help with the cost. I guess I've worked it too hard over the last year. Right now, I'm trying to use my MIL's 40 plus year old Kenmore and it sure makes me miss my machine. Well at least I...

Hi all, I have been browsing on Ebay for some fabric and have come across two lots which interest me. I can only really justify buying one, so I need to know which would be the best bargain! The first is for 25 fat quarters, all different. The second is for 1kg (2.2lbs) of scraps, 50+ different...

Nancy, Thanks so much. I got the photos from the Williamsburg quilt show in the mail today. they were great. Also, a big thanks for the beautiful piece of fabric. I've never seen this design before. I wanted to let you all know that I wish I could have spent a lot more time with you all. I...

I started a Yellow Brick Road quilt last night for my DD2 in pinks and yellows. I quilt at night and early mornings when I'm not so alert, and when I got to the step where I'm supposed to cut the remaining 6" strips into 5" segments, I cut them into 5x5" squares. Made sense to me at the time......

Is anyone going to the Dallas Quilt Show? It looks like I won't have a job by then, so my intention is to be there Friday when it opens and probably stay all day. I can harly wait! I love looking at the beautiful quilts and drooling over the fabrics I want and can't afford. Babs

Hi, I've seen reference to this product in other posts but don't have a handle on how it is used in quilting. Can someone give a brief answer ? Thanks, Signe

I stumbled upon this website and thought some of you may be interested: http://personal.inet.fi/taide/minneko/pattex.html Marijke, in rainy Montreal

I found this kind of funny and informative at the same time. These posters use things I wouldn't have thought of for uses that amazed me. http://quilting.about.com/library/weekly/aa030301.htm

DH and I have just returned from a mini vacation to San Antonio. We had no plans for yesterday until DH suggest " You want to go on a short shop hop" sure I say . We visited five shops all around San Antonino I got some great Butterfly fabric for our new grandbaby's stash. Diana in Dallas