Wednesday I begin my chemo. My port is in...it feels odd but will save me on all the needle pricks. The day before the chemo I have to get a bone scan...the nuclear kind. I guess they can tell from hot spots. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for all the support. It really has meant more than...

ripping out zig-zag or blanket stitches made by my sewing machine in the course of applique. Now, what's your favorite task to hate? Sunny Yes, miles and miles of it.

Happy Dancing with you among the cow patties! I've seen some really great quilted totes/purses lately. I hate sewing, but may try one. -- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts!

For me it was just a matter of finding the most easy to remember names and personalitys first ( you can take that anyway you like but what I mean is the most outspoken, and quirky names and temperments, then the others became more familiar as the years went by. Squeaky wheels are the easiest...

Last night was Census night in Australia, so we have all been herded, counted and categorised. As I used to work for the Bureau of Stats I dutifully did my bit. But I was disappointed that they no longer have space for some of the lifestyle questions that really used to be interesting (like...

Hi All, A while back I printed out template/patterns for a New York Beauty ( or possibly call lady libberty ). I have just searched the blockcewntral.com & the quilterscache.com web site & don't see any mention of the New York Beauty block. I wanted to print out more of the templates. I...

I was reading Medium Gnome's thread on her Dear Jane blocks and the topic of putting quilting on hold came up. Which brings me to ask you all...have you ever put your quilting on hold? Why? Did you store your fabrics and quilting goodies or get rid of them? How long was it until you got back...

I just read Nana's comment where she said it is time to get back to quilting. Good idea! So, I'd like a roll call of sorts to find out what everyone's current project is. My current work in progress is a quick and easy wall hanging featuring a panel. I bought it, along with some of the...

Here is a compilation of a lot of what others have already about buying a first machine, plus a couple of other comments. This FAQ also applies to those who are in the market for a new machine, having used one particular model for a few(?) years. Many thanks to Salley Holmes and Lee Hinton...

Okay, I promised you all a list. This is editted a bit, as I tried to keep it to quilting items (or quilting related). The top five on the list are (in no specific order) as defined by multiple comments or requests: 1. Swiss army knife 2. Brooklyn revolver 3. BlockButler Design Wall 4. Mercedes...

As some of you may know, We had 22 windows installed in the house and, she who must be obeyed has,"suggested", that now would be a good time to make new curtains for most of the house. Lined curtains, that is. Sooo, No more quilting till that is finished. I will be still sewing on the straight and...

Let's start a debate! I always used H&B cuz WU has a nasty habit of detaching off the paper and making me crazy- H&B stays nicely attached to it's paper. WU is less tempermental with the iron's temperature- H&B will refuse to cooperate without the perfect temperature. WU is harder to remove the...

Hope I'm not doubling up on someone else's recipe here - In a previous thread there was a recipe for Easy Fruit cake and I meant to post this at the time. If you haven't tried it, it's yummy! It isn't a "long life" cake - but that usually isn't a problem!! Lorna's 5min Orange Cake 1 whole...

I used to maintain my garden, cook meals, and sew clothes. Susan aka Betsy Ross

Okay everyone. Fasten your seatbelts for this one. So, I do have my biases, but I'll try to set the stage and let you decide. I was at a planning meeting yesterday with fellow teachers and our students. The Home Ec teacher and I discovered a common interest in quilting. My perception of her...

Plexi is pretty easy to cut. If you have a scroll saw with a fine blade that would work, the jig saw would too. To make it less rough afterwards sanding would be good. How much of the material do you need to remove? Diana -- - insert pithy siggy line here- "Jan"...

I am looking for one of these old metal machines. It is a 3/4 sized machine. My hands are really having a hard time handling the full size Kenny I have , So I though something not-quite-full-size would help. No I do not want anything other than gear driven, and do not want plastic casing. If...

Love your use of bright colors, Kathyl. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "KJ" wrote in message news:ZQn%b.417900$na.808636@attbi_s04... I added some of my WIPs to my webshots. Notice I said "some". More to come. I have quilters ADD. A friend said...

I have been pursuaded to make this public for the good of all. I didn't feel too good about it, because I was the main instrument, but heck, it wasn't my fault. I'm just too nice. : ) I got an email, and a follow-up phone conversation, from someone who was around 5 years ago. This woman...

Hi to all the USA posters, Firstly, I know that this event is held in November in the USA and my daughter has advised my DH and I that we are going to be invited to a Thanksgiving Day "something" in November here in Aus. by her partner's parents. What I would like to know, as it is our first...