I really don't want to upset anyone, but may I tactfully suggest that everyone reads through the thread intended for new users in the Q&A section? It seems that we all have something to learn about how the site works. I couldn't possibly do what the mod
Is anyone else having problems sending PMs? I keep getting a query error. (It may be that moderators are hiding from me though!)
For the scissorholics: The little darlings arrived in the post this morning from a good friend. They have slightly curved points and are adjustable so the length of cut can be controlled. I am told that they were intended for cutting buttonholes (when
On another forum I visit (music orientated), there is an interesting discussion about casseroles. (Musicians are very fond of their stomachs.) I thought some of you would like to add to the accumulated knowledge. Here in UK, the word has two meanings.
Later today, I'm going to send out the final details for the Cute Birthday Gift Swap. Then, everyone taking part will know who to send a gift to. Now they need your help to decide what to send! Their challenge is to make one item and incorporate at le
Brand new TV series coming up - of interest to all in this community! I've been exchanging PMs with another member (who shall remain nameless unless she decides otherwise) about the current arguments which are taking place here. I suggested someone sh
Almost every day, a question is posted about when DBC is likely to return. This is usually from someone who does not contribute to the forum in any way, but is upset because they can no longer take the free designs. I'm sure that most of you are heartily
I've just sent out emails to everyone who asked to be part of the Cute Birthday exchange. If you haven't received one, please let me know. If you missed the original posting and would like to join in the fun, let me know quickly!
The only embroidery machines I've had have been Janome but I am intrigued about other makes and their software which is often referred to here.<br /><br /> I get the impression that some machines are dependent on particular software and can't be used
Has anyone tried this method of making a cord? The wooden gizmo is a lucet. They were used by the Vikings over 1000 years ago and were commonplace in Medieval times. It is used much like a "dolly bobbin" only, because it has two prongs, the cord is squa
Quite a lot of members share their problems in the forum, but there are probably more who keep things to themselves. Through organising the Secret Sisters I often get emails from members who are ill or struggling in other ways. It is heartwarming that the
I'd like to invite all members of the Cute Community to take part in an exchange of gifts to celebrate the Birthday of this forum. On 1st July, it will be 7 years since the first message was posted! If you would like to take part, please send me an em
Some thoughts about retirement which made me smile: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday What's the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done. Why don
We've had a get together today - unfortunately without Pam (justsew) who is struggling with a poorly car. We missed Scottie, of course, but Gill (gillemmerson on the left) and Jo (rosakent on the right) took some of her fabric stash home with them to pla
I found this this morning. I wonder if it will work.