Tears can be healing; they help wash away the pain.

I'm a beginner at machine embroidery. Terry, I agree that it feels as though I haven't done much other than change thread colors when the machine stops, the hit the start button again. I am enjoying...

Oh, how interesting! I am amazed at how many people work together to form the base of that human tower.

I agree with everyone--get the largest hoop size you can afford. And I second Cathy's advice about buying from a dealer where you can get support.

From Z to A! Such a beautiful name for a precious little girl. Congratulations to the whole family.

I vote for giving it directly to the grandchild from Grandma, for all the reasons Caroline listed.

If there had been an inspection, the buyers could have found something -- anything -- which they could use to back out of the sale. But having second thoughts about climbing stairs with arthritic...

Toni, a realtor once told me, "Buyers are liars." In other words, they say they want certain things, but then change their mind. If these people had rejected 80 homes before yours, they are probably...

Claire, it all looks lovely, especially on that beautiful vintage bed.

If the cursor is really long, is it because the font size has changed?

Nancy, you will learn to love the gas stove once you adjust to it. Unlike an electric cooktop, it heats up quickly and stops generating heat as soon as you turn the burner off. I find it way easier,...

Indeed, lifelong learning is now a must. I had a bachelor's degree pre-licensure. About 10 years ago, at age 52, I went back to school and earned a master's degree in nursing. My stepdaughter is now...

A real win-win! Congratulations on your purchase.

I figure there is cost, and then there is value. It's easy to look at the prices and see that the LQS charges more. But the support you can get from your LQS is worth something, too. Sometimes a lot....

I made a couple of her fish but scaled them down to 90% size of the original. If you have an understanding of the technique, I think you should definitely try making a collage of an original design....

It takes a lot of practice to become proficient at almost anything. I think this looks fantastic for a first attempt!

Joy, that quilting is amazing. Like Denise, my first thought was, "Someday, I hope I can do that." This quilt will be cherished for sure.

Katrina, you are helping Melinda more than you know simply by being a sympathetic ear. She needs to vent to someone who understands, and her conversations with you allow her to blow off steam without...

In my area, LA pricing is usually done by the size of the quilt. Custom work starts at $.05 per square inch. It doesn't sound like much until you realize that your quilt is more than 11,000 square...

One of the things I love about scrap quilts are the memories associated with each of the fabrics in the quilt. Glad you got to enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Julie, I'm glad that you scheduled the embroidery lesson on the same day you are taking your sister to evaluate facilities for your mom. You will have something fun and just for you to balance out...

"Anything to encourage a new quilter." Oh, how sweet, and what a great example of the unselfishness of the quilting community. Not only do we love making and sharing quilts, we want others to feel...

Denise, your quilt is beautiful. What other treasures did you discover when you dove to the bottom of your scrap bins? I love batiks and am currently working on this pattern.
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Joy, you'll really have sticker shock now. I have a king size quilt at the LA now for custom quilting. The estimate is $725, and I am fine with that. I don't make many quilts, but invest a lot of...

If you want to go with red and green Christmas colors, this is the easiest recipe ever. Get two bricks of cream cheese and place each on a serving plate. Spoon green hot pepper jelly over one of...