FAQ RCTQ for newbies and oldtimers alike

Had red hair once--wayyyyyyyyyyy back when the kidlets were really lil (like
almost 2 and almost 4) and my hair was almost down to my waist.......(had a
goodly 6 inches trimmed off first)
DH LOVED it....had it pro done --then we moved-- and that was that. Let it
go back to normal ---glad I did cause we moved within 6 months and moved
again for one month and moved again-------
Butterfly (and now it is short and I am NOT into any more chemicals for
ANYTHING more than is absolutely necessary--even have to be extremely
careful with the shampoos that I use--but *I* can HANDLE it
without help : )
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
Well.. ya know how it is Miz Butterfly... even if we thank the wrong
person
our mothers would be proud of us for remembering the good manners they
taught us.
And you know... you *could* go ahead and *get* red hair... if'n you wanted
to!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...
And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started this
bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now that
I
got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your e-mail
addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us aren't
in
it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of the
"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a
whole
'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you would
be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged
privately
... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:

Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on
links
to
see
your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace
is
the
appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the
original
post
to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the
ettiquette
of
this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life
altering
event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of
Squishies,
maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will
contact
Karen,
and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences,
date
due,
and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate or
not.
Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well.
Anyone is
welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of
Hugs
will
follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat and
squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or a
birthday
surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail
it
makes
you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them
out,
oddly
enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact
them
privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't mind
sharing
in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more
eloquent
explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and
hold
interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special
things
we
quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or
Dear
Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from
seeing
it...
it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two times
a
year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only
people
who
are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is
allowed
to
give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in it.
Not
everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get someone's
address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if you
wait
till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person
if
its ok
to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about
them?
Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice is
ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate
posters
but
they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the heat
and
say
things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our
words
are
open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of
the
doubt
and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to



http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft
s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the url
made
easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in
this
group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre
looking
for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread. Some
of
the
most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is
there
for
you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will be
found
there too.

*I* never said it was YOU flutterby.... I just was thanking the return
addressee.....and alluding to the butterflies on the fabric! I thought it
MIGHT be you, but didn't remember your sporting red hair......

hmmmmmmm

still enjoying the fabric though........ howsoever it got here!

Kellie

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...
And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started this
bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now that I
got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your e-mail
addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us aren't in
it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of the
"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a whole
'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you would
be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged privately
... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:

Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on links
to
see
your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace is
the
appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the original
post
to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the ettiquette
of
this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life
altering
event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of Squishies,
maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will contact
Karen,
and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences, date
due,
and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate or
not.
Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well.
Anyone is
welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of Hugs
will
follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat and
squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or a
birthday
surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail it
makes
you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them out,
oddly
enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact
them
privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't mind
sharing
in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more
eloquent
explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and hold
interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special
things
we
quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or
Dear
Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from seeing
it...
it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two times a
year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only
people
who
are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is allowed
to
give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in it.
Not
everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get someone's
address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if you
wait
till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person if
its ok
to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about
them?
Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice is
ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate
posters
but
they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the heat
and
say
things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our
words
are
open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of the
doubt
and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to


http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft
s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the url
made
easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in
this
group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre
looking
for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread. Some
of
the
most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is there
for
you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will be
found
there too.

What about a henna rinse? :-) I know, its still a chemical. I know!!! beet
juice!
:-)
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Had red hair once--wayyyyyyyyyyy back when the kidlets were really lil
(like
almost 2 and almost 4) and my hair was almost down to my waist.......(had
a
goodly 6 inches trimmed off first)
DH LOVED it....had it pro done --then we moved-- and that was that. Let it
go back to normal ---glad I did cause we moved within 6 months and moved
again for one month and moved again-------
Butterfly (and now it is short and I am NOT into any more chemicals for
ANYTHING more than is absolutely necessary--even have to be extremely
careful with the shampoos that I use--but *I* can HANDLE it
without help : )
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
Well.. ya know how it is Miz Butterfly... even if we thank the wrong
person
our mothers would be proud of us for remembering the good manners they
taught us.
And you know... you *could* go ahead and *get* red hair... if'n you
wanted
to!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...
And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started
this
bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now
that
I
got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your
e-mail
addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us aren't
in
it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of
the
"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a
whole
'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you
would
be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged
privately
... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:

Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on
links
to
see
your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace
is
the
appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the
original
post
to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the
ettiquette
of
this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life
altering
event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of
Squishies,
maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will
contact
Karen,
and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences,
date
due,
and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate
or
not.
Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well.
Anyone is
welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of
Hugs
will
follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat
and
squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or
a
birthday
surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail
it
makes
you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them
out,
oddly
enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact
them
privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't
mind
sharing
in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more
eloquent
explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and
hold
interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special
things
we
quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or
Dear
Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from
seeing
it...
it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two
times
a
year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only
people
who
are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is
allowed
to
give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in
it.
Not
everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get
someone's
address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if
you
wait
till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person
if
its ok
to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about
them?
Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice
is
ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate
posters
but
they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the
heat
and
say
things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our
words
are
open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of
the
doubt
and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to




http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft
s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the
url
made
easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in
this
group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre
looking
for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread.
Some
of
the
most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is
there
for
you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will
be
found
there too.

How bout if'n I spend the $$ on .......
maybe..........
and then...........
Yeah, I like that Idea.......can really make USE of them : ) And I don't
gotta clean the 'red stuff' up after.
Butterfly (all for Less clean-up and more FUN time heheheheee)

"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
What about a henna rinse? :-) I know, its still a chemical. I know!!!
beet
juice!
:-)
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Had red hair once--wayyyyyyyyyyy back when the kidlets were really lil
(like
almost 2 and almost 4) and my hair was almost down to my
waist.......(had
a
goodly 6 inches trimmed off first)
DH LOVED it....had it pro done --then we moved-- and that was that. Let
it
go back to normal ---glad I did cause we moved within 6 months and moved
again for one month and moved again-------
Butterfly (and now it is short and I am NOT into any more chemicals for
ANYTHING more than is absolutely necessary--even have to be extremely
careful with the shampoos that I use--but *I* can HANDLE it
without help : )
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
Well.. ya know how it is Miz Butterfly... even if we thank the wrong
person
our mothers would be proud of us for remembering the good manners they
taught us.
And you know... you *could* go ahead and *get* red hair... if'n you
wanted
to!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are
the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...
And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started
this
bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now
that
I
got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your
e-mail
addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to
be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking
for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us
aren't
in
it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of
the
"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a
whole
'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you
would
be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged
privately
... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:

Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful
answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on
links
to
see
your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising
..rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace
is
the
appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the
original
post
to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the
ettiquette
of
this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a
life
altering
event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of
Squishies,
maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will
contact
Karen,
and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color
preferences,
date
due,
and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to
participate
or
not.
Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as
well.
Anyone is
welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation
of
Hugs
will
follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat
and
squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love,
or
a
birthday
surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the
mail
it
makes
you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them
out,
oddly
enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to
contact
them
privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't
mind
sharing
in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more
eloquent
explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and
hold
interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or
special
things
we
quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son
or
Dear
Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from
seeing
it...
it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two
times
a
year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update.
Only
people
who
are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is
allowed
to
give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in
it.
Not
everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get
someone's
address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if
you
wait
till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the
person
if
its ok
to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done
about
them?
Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice
is
ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate
posters
but
they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry
words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the
heat
and
say
things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of
our
words
are
open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit
of
the
doubt
and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to





http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft
s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the
url
made
easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look
in
this
group only" function. If you still cant find the information
youre
looking
for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread.
Some
of
the
most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is
there
for
you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine
will
be
found
there too.

But if you get the actual henna plant you can do a henna paste "rinse".
Supposed to not be too bad.

Pati, in Phx who has a book on henna, and how to use it. Bought for info on
using henna as "tattoos" for tribal dancing.



Diana Curtis wrote:

What about a henna rinse? :-) I know, its still a chemical. I know!!! beet
juice!
:-)
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Had red hair once--wayyyyyyyyyyy back when the kidlets were really lil
(like
almost 2 and almost 4) and my hair was almost down to my waist.......(had
a
goodly 6 inches trimmed off first)
DH LOVED it....had it pro done --then we moved-- and that was that. Let it
go back to normal ---glad I did cause we moved within 6 months and moved
again for one month and moved again-------
Butterfly (and now it is short and I am NOT into any more chemicals for
ANYTHING more than is absolutely necessary--even have to be extremely
careful with the shampoos that I use--but *I* can HANDLE it
without help : )
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
Well.. ya know how it is Miz Butterfly... even if we thank the wrong
person
our mothers would be proud of us for remembering the good manners they
taught us.
And you know... you *could* go ahead and *get* red hair... if'n you
wanted
to!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...
Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...
And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started
this
bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now
that
I
got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your
e-mail
addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us aren't
in
it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of
the
"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a
whole
'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you
would
be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged
privately
... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:

Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on
links
to
see
your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace
is
the
appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the
original
post
to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the
ettiquette
of
this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life
altering
event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of
Squishies,
maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will
contact
Karen,
and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences,
date
due,
and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate
or
not.
Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well.
Anyone is
welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of
Hugs
will
follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat
and
squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or
a
birthday
surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail
it
makes
you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them
out,
oddly
enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact
them
privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't
mind
sharing
in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more
eloquent
explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and
hold
interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special
things
we
quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or
Dear
Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from
seeing
it...
it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two
times
a
year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only
people
who
are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is
allowed
to
give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in
it.
Not
everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get
someone's
address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if
you
wait
till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person
if
its ok
to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about
them?
Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice
is
ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate
posters
but
they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the
heat
and
say
things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our
words
are
open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of
the
doubt
and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to




http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft
s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the
url
made
easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in
this
group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre
looking
for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread.
Some
of
the
most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is
there
for
you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will
be
found
there too.

I do henna... get it in the iranian grocery store around the corner. It
sounds like it is OK, you can use it during pregnancy (no ammonia or
bleach). I heard though that the problem is the chemicals they use to
grow the henna plants healthy! Of course, 'natural' is relative, after
all aspirin comes from the bark of the weeping willow, and both cocaine
and marihuana are plants... )

Diana Curtis wrote:

What about a henna rinse? :-) I know, its still a chemical. I know!!! beet
juice!
:-)
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Butterfly" wrote in message
...

Had red hair once--wayyyyyyyyyyy back when the kidlets were really lil

(like

almost 2 and almost 4) and my hair was almost down to my waist.......(had

a

goodly 6 inches trimmed off first)
DH LOVED it....had it pro done --then we moved-- and that was that. Let it
go back to normal ---glad I did cause we moved within 6 months and moved
again for one month and moved again-------
Butterfly (and now it is short and I am NOT into any more chemicals for
ANYTHING more than is absolutely necessary--even have to be extremely
careful with the shampoos that I use--but *I* can HANDLE it
without help : )
"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
.. .

Well.. ya know how it is Miz Butterfly... even if we thank the wrong

person

our mothers would be proud of us for remembering the good manners they
taught us.
And you know... you *could* go ahead and *get* red hair... if'n you

wanted

to!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"Butterfly" wrote in message
...

Unless'n you been hit by the STASH RAIDERS and they think YOU are the
Red-Headed-Wonder but you do NOT have red hair
Butterfly (Still grinning over this one)
"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...

And thanks, Diana (and thanks, Carolyn-in-Harlingen, who started

this

bit, long time ago). It's changed (and nicely, I think).

But speaking of squishies (which we weren't, but kinda were, now

that

I

got to this), those who SEND them might do WELL to include your

e-mail

addy, either inside, or on the return address .... unless it's to be
completely anonymous.

And those of you who GET them (and don't have an addy to respond
privately to (see above, you senders)), can just post a "looking for
XYZ" or "XYZ, e- me privately", in lieu of public thanks. If that
doesn't work, then look in the Directory (although lots of us aren't

in

it; just chose not to be) ... or if all else fails, contact one of

the

"regulars" (again, privately). LOTS of us (not me, lately) keep a

whole

'nother list, and chances are, you can FIND your "squisher" (you

would

be the "squishee" ... and ain't it FUN?)

Grins,

Sairey (who still thinks a private gift should be acknowledged

privately

... see the extension of this "FAQ" post, about squishies)

Diana Curtis wrote:


Welcome to RCTQ, a usenet discussion group of
quilters. We want to read all about your quilting activites, and
welcome questions. We may even come up with some helpful answers!
But we do have a few requests, to keep this NG moving along. We
ask that you do not post pictures here, but we love to click on

links

to

see

your quilts
elsewhere. Please, no advertising .rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace

is

the

appropriate place for ads.

Do your best to remember to put OT in the
subject line of off topic posts. Try to remember to trim the

original

post

to the most relevant bits. This is a short overview of the

ettiquette

of

this group, for a more detailed version please go to:
http://scican2.scican.net/haxton/RCTQ/FAQ/index.htm




What is a Hug, and how do I contribute?
Hugs are quilts made by this group to help someone through a life

altering

event, and let them know how much we care. Karen, Queen of

Squishies,

maintains a Hug list. When a Hug quilt is needed someone will

contact

Karen,

and she in turn sends an email to
everyone on the Hug List with instructions and color preferences,

date

due,

and the reason for the Hug. Its always your choice to participate

or

not.

Hugs can be made without going through Karen and the list as well.

Anyone is

welcome to start a Hug,
when they feel the need is enough. A very touching explanation of

Hugs

will

follow in post in this thread.

What is a Squishie?
A squishie is an envelope that comes to you, thats slightly fat

and

squishie. It can be a bit of fabric someone knows you'll love, or

a

birthday

surprise, the main thing is that when a squishie comes in the mail

it

makes

you feel like smiling. The same thing happens when you send them

out,

oddly

enough! When thanking someone for a squishie please try to contact

them

privately, off the list. If you arent able to most of us don't

mind

sharing

in the joy of a public thank you. A follow up post with a more

eloquent

explanation will follow this post.



What is a Thunkie?
Its similar to a squishie but it can thunk instead of squish and

hold

interesting things related to quilting, like chocolate or special

things

we

quilters find indespensible for quilting.


What are all those abbreviations?
LQS Local quilt store
TSWLTH The store we love to hate aka Joann fabrics.
DH, DS, DD, DSM Dear Husband (or dratted, danged etc.) Dear Son or

Dear

Sister, Dear Daughter, Dear Sweet Mother.
S.E.X. we use this manner of spelling to discourage trolls from

seeing

it...

it means Stash Enhancement eXpedition or fabric shopping!

What is the Directory or how do I get someone's address?
A directory of everyone who chooses to be in it is updated two

times

a

year. Watch the newsgroup for posting about the next update. Only

people

who

are listed in the directory are allowed to have it. No one is

allowed

to

give the information in the directory out to anyone who isnt in

it.

Not

everyone chooses to be in the directory, so how do you get

someone's

address? Ask them for it. Its ok, it wont spoil the surprise if

you

wait

till they forget you asked. Or, ask someone else to ask the person

if

its ok

to share their address with you. Be sneaky. Its ok.

Trolls and flame wars... what are they and what can be done about

them?

Trolls come to groups to try to stir up trouble. The best advice

is

ignore them. Its fun to poke at them or treat them as legitimate

posters

but

they thrive on attention.
Flame wars are discussions that get out of control and angry words
are hurled about with abandon. Its easy to get caught up in the

heat

and

say

things that are regretted later. We all have bad days. All of our

words

are

open to interpetation, lets all try to give people the benefit of

the

doubt

and believe the best of them and their posts.

How do I find an old post?
Go to


http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...roup=rec.craft

s
.textiles.quilting or use http://tinyurl.com/rab3 , thats the

url

made

easier,.and use the search option, remembering to use the "look in

this

group only" function. If you still cant find the information youre

looking

for then feel free to ask the group.



Please take the time to read the followup posts in this thread.

Some

of

the

most touching tributes to this group and the love we generate is

there

for

you to savor. Good info on picking out a good sewing machine will

be

found

there too.














--
Dr. Quilter
Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens
(take the dog out before replying)