I just received this message when I came on to read ng..."Please Note: The AOL Newsgroup service will be discontinued in early 2005." It goes on to say that I can access by google or mozilla. I am really upset. I did go to Google and sign up but can I please have input from you all? How many of...

Hi, I have never used Batiks. Do you still prewash them like you would any other fabric? Thanks, Judy

Whee! DH and I are going to Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia for about 10 days in May. We ought to have some free time on the tour. Anything (shops/museums/etc.?) I should be looking for? We'll be in Warsaw, Budapest, a bunch of small cities, and will leave from Prague. I know...

Okay, I think we shall go to Florida and hitch a ride on a shuttle to go live on the moon for awhile. Maybe so many things don't go wrong up there? Just found out that my washing machine is not pumping and spinning like it should, just leaving water in the bottom about 8 inches deep. So...

I've just set up my own e-mail account and thought I'd see about some newsgroups. This looks like an interesting one. I also wanted to respond to the lady with the pictures of Boston. I only live 20 miles from there. We live in a ranch and the snow drift is higher than my bedroom windows right...

yup, i found it. was checking 'the cabinet' for something to mix with what i had cold. well only had some cold apple juice, so i thot.... hmmmm, now what do i have that would go nicely with that. tried a wee sample and its a winner for sure. """""light bacardi, apple juice and a weeeee bit of...

An advantage to having DH out of town, I don't have as many distractions to take me from my quilting. Today I finished piecing a mystery quilt and put the border on. Tomorrow I hope to get a ride to town and get backing for it. I got out some pre-quilted fabric that had been given to me. Cut it...

Good News! Do you know how simple it is to go to Heaven after this life has ended? Some people believe that belonging to a local church, temple, mosque or synagogue will get them to Heaven.

I am so excited to tell everyone that the group quilt made by our 4-H girls won Class Champion in our county's Youth Fair which is run in conjunction with the Livestock Show. It sold in the auction yesterday for $2000! The group who bought it is donating it back to the annual Cowboy Christmas Ball...

I hate changeing email addys, but I'm trying something new. The new email address is The e at the end of NightMist is intentional not a typo. Anything sent to the old email at zzn will still get to me. I'm not giving it up just yet, though zzn is getting to be more and more...

Two alligators were sitting at the side of the swamp near Washington, DC. The smaller one turned to the bigger one and said, "I cain't unnerstand how you kin be so much bigger 'n me. We're the same age, we was the same size as kids. I just don't get it." "Well," said the big 'gator, What you been...

Nadine, I got your email and tried to reply -- but the server at iland.net said there's no such mailbox, and won't let me reply to you. Can you try again? Or does anybody else have Nadine's email address? Thanks! Karen Johnson

As I mentioned, I received a "Domestic" treadle machine. DH cleaned and oiled it and it purrs but I couldn't get it to stitch since I can't get the threading right (no manual). However, thanks to www.treadleon.net, I was able to get additional oiling and care info as well as a phone number...

Had a little S.E.X. this morning...picked up a couple remnants and backing for my mystery quilt at Joann's and flannel for a baby quilt at Wal-Mart. After I got home, I put the flannel in the washer and sewed on the last border on a donation quilt. This afternoon I pin basted 2 baby quilts...

Howdy! Today has been January 25. This is just a friendly little reminder to those quilters who insist on waiting until the last moment to get their quilty gifts ready for delivery by Dec.25. You have 11 months, if you're planning for this year. ....now returning you to your regularly scheduled...

Wal-Mart is sponsoring a quilt block contest. go to www.walmart.com scroll to bottom of page and click on "all events"

When I returned from the Dr. this afternoon I found something amazing waiting for me in the living room. A box addressed to me from someone that I didn't think I knew. As my wife, Queen of Squishies, waited expectantly I opened it to find the most grand hug that I could imagine. I was awe...

Thought it might be fun to issue a challenge... We did something similar in my MN guild. You sign up and agree to finish (finish means done --quilted, binding and label) a specific quilt or two (or 3 or four)!! by the end of 2005. I'd be happy to keep the list. Individuals can enter as often...

Good News! Do you know how simple it is to go to Heaven after this life has ended? Some people believe that belonging to a local church, temple, mosque or synagogue will get them to Heaven.

http://www.quiltart.com/2004journals/2004journals7.htm This is a great site to peruse !!!!! Barbara