I wanted to tell you all how thankful I am that so many of you share your talents with all of us. The inspiration to create beautiful things, for me, comes from seeing the work of other crafty souls. This website and the wonderful Cuties that visit and contribute here, bring such joy to so many! Please consider showing your work and sharing your talents. If you need help learning how to do that -- just ask. We would love to see your projects! Nothing needs to be perfect. This isn't a contest. Those that post in Projects or the Community are not bragging nor are they all needing validation from the group. They are inspiring other Cuties to create!

Well said, Rescuer....and so very true...I get inspiration every day from something or someone here on Cute...

Well said. I love this site and consider it my second home. I love seeing what others have created as well as those who need prayers etc. Just wish I had more to show and share. Hugs

Thank you for your words. You voiced the feelings that I have been unable to articulate. This site and the "family" has become very dear to my heart. Thanks to all.

Thank yo for the kind words. You will never know how much I needed to see your post. I used to be a regular here until I broke my hip in 2016. Five months in hospital and three falls later I haven't turned on my machine but I will now. I am still relying on my walker and not sitting for any length of time but I am determined to get back to it thanks to you. It is the message I needed to read. Thanks again. Joyce

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by graceandham 08 Feb 2018

Joyce, I'm getting over knee replacement. I can't sit long at the machine, and I can't stand long. So, I just keep switching out or changing the height of my seat. When I go up the stairs, sometimes I take a drink and a sandwich, because when I come down, I'm not doing those stairs again that day! For me, it has helped to prop my hurt leg on a low footstool or even a stack of fabric. I have recaptured my joy at watching the stitches stitch out and it is so worth the effort and all the physical therapy.

by rescuer 08 Feb 2018

Joyce, I am so very pleased to read that you are back. That is such a long time to be in pain! I look forward to giving flowers to you again. Don't over-do it though. The pain might return...a little bit each day and soon you will be stitching like before.

by toogie 08 Feb 2018

Joyce so glad to hear God provided what you needed today. He used Cute as the instrument to reach you and you were 'touched by an angel' rescuer.
I do hope you are healing well and be careful of falls. I am absolutely terrified of falling again.
I walked out, about a week ago, down the back steps to put something in my SIL's truck. They met up here and left one vehicle earlier, to be picked up on their way home.
I was by myself and thought I didn't need a jacket as the air wasn't that cold that day, but the ground was. Well, on the next to the last step I went head long, stumbling down the last step and small concrete walk, getting lower and lower to the ground. I was thinking as fast as I was moving, that I'm gonna break another bone when I started to rise again, still making stumbling steps, but I did not fall.
Looking back I was probably talking to God because it seemed like it was all in slow motion, though I know it couldn't have been. Falls happen so fast we usually can't remember. I think He guided me up, I really do.
If I had fallen that day, it would have been a long time before anyone found me, on the cold hard ground. DH was gone hunting and the daughter's family didn't get back until after dark.
Satan had worked me over good that day, because he let me get upset by 'material' things. I was in a huff going out and let him trip me up, but God got the upper hand when he kept me from falling. That's my view of it anyway.
I have put on weight that I would like to remove, since my fall/leg broke. I LOVED the treadmill and that is my only way to get it off. But now I am petrified, absolutely TERRIFIED of falling. My balance is not good, with Vertigo and all the speech I get from my Physical Therapist daughter cannot get me back on. She can not understand my fear.
I hope your falls didn't leave you like this. I am so, so glad to hear you are motivated to get to your emb or sewing machines again. I don't think I could live long without mine. It is part of my daily life. It is a hobby that is not stressful on your body and so if you're able to move around well with the walker I say go for it. I did. I couldn't do much in the wheelchair, but I sure wanted to.
Do like one lady suggested one time. One day you might just get the design loaded and the fabric hooped. The next day stitch it out or cut out your fabric. Whatever you do, you are moving forward to an end. You will turn out something beautiful, I just know it. Good luck my dear and show us what you can do! Best wishes-Toogie

Well said rescuer. It's a real family affair on here! I love it. I'm just about to post something I've been doing for my ladies luncheon! No peeking Meg! Love Chris

I to have gotten a lot from the ones who show projects and information.
When I first started, I knew nothing of machine embroidery. Just by reading things others wrote, I was able to learn a lot and this became my go to place.

Thank you everyone for all you do!

A High Five to you. I'm struggling still to get back to embroidering so I've loved seeing what others have been doing. I find we have been a very accepting bunch so nothing needs to be perfect, just made with love.

Wow, couldn't have said that any better. This is the most resourceful site that I have ever encountered......it is also the friendliest and you sure can't beat the beautiful designs offered with such an inexpensive membership!! I have met so many beautiful people that have enriched my life.......thanks to all, especially Veronika as without her none of us would know each other, and I may not have had the patience to continue digitizing without all the support here.....

Well, you hit the nail on the head. I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. This is such an inspirational corner and I, too, appreciate all the input with pictures...yes, even things like what to do with a thread nest! I don't get out lots now that retirement is here and we have moved to a very small community. Taking classes means a fairly long trip going and coming and what I learn from this group pushes me to try things I would not have even thought about. One of the most precious things about this "family" is how everyone is open to share their joys and heartaches. Prayer has no boundaries and many have been included in my talks with the Lord. Bless you all, Avis

Ah, so sweet of you to recognize the true reason we all share. I KNOW there are others here that sew far better than me, but I also know there are those, young and old, that are still learning.
I know when I was young, I didn't have fabrics like I do now. I couldn't afford to waste the precious pieces I did have, on trial and error. If someone could have helped me way back then, I may be better today.
Also, when someone does comment and then actually MAKES something with the instructions, you are so proud of THAT Cutie, not yourself. You feel a great sense of accomplishment, that you have not wasted your time and also, your thoughts truly were appreciated.
So now rescuer, let us see how many Cuties make the Shirt Makeovers that elemausi posted or the Coat Hanger Safe I just posted.