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Poor little fella. It sounds like this one wasn't as bad as the last one. Easy for me to say. Hope if he has any more, they keep getting less and less strong. Sounds like the key is catching him early and keeping him calm and cooled down. Flowers for Buddy and hugs for momma .

For me, learning to knit was harder than learning to quilt. It's less expensive than quilting. It's usually just buying yarn and needles. Also a pattern and maybe stitch holders etc. The hardest part is learning to read the pattern instructions and keeping count of which row you are knitting. Quilting, for me, is just a matter of sewing a straight line to put the pieces together. The actual quilting part was getting the hang of 'rocking' the needle back and forth on top of the quilt instead of punching the needle down through the top and back up from the bottom. Not pretty. The more you do the quilting the smaller your stitches will get. The hardest part of quilting for me is color combinations. Some of the prettiest quilts are just pieces of fabric sewn together using a straight line. It's the color combinations that really make them pop. Applique is harder for me. Quilting can be more expensive. Good fabric is expensive and you will need the batting and the backing. Also, a rotary cutter and mat and needles and thimble. And, quilting thread is different from regular sewing thread. Walmart material and thread is good for beginners and especially for baby quilts etc. I've also used sheets for the backing. If I was selling or gifting, I'd get the good 100% cotton highter count material. Anyway... If it were me, I think I'd take the quilting class because there is more to learn such as stitches, color combinations and using a rotary cutter. Knitting is basically learning to do the knit stitch and the purl stitch. I learned how to quilt, knit and crochet from books but now with Youtube, you don't really need to take classes although they can be fun. Really both are just a matter of practice, practice and practice.

I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this! I remember when the hospital told my cousin not to come back because she was terminal and there was nothing more they could do for her. She had kidney disease. It was a shock to be told that but in the long run, hospice was much better for her at home especially when it came to pain management. I feel like you, as much as I love and miss her...I wouldn't wish her back here. It's still hard though.

I think she means this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bystander-ebook/dp/B00756PYRG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333233488&sr=1-3

Hee-hee, I thought the same thing. So does this mean I can stop looking for a pattern for a septic tank cozy?

Thanks for the update Mother! Sending prayers and good thoughts her way.

Anyone heard from Christy lately? I miss reading her posts, laughing at her humor and hearing a European perspective. Hope she and her DS are doing well. I'm a worrier. Jeepers waiting up all night until Christy comes home---------->

I've been wondering what you have been up to. Nice job!!! Cute little kissy chickens.

Hi Horsehollow WELCOME!

Good idea. I've noticed the elastic pulls away from the where it is stitched to the leg opening, a lot these days.

I dry frozen veggies all the time. I just spread the frozen veggies on the tray and turn the machine on. I do use wax paper on the trays to keep them from falling through the slits, especially the corn. Mine is just the round dehydrator...I can't think of the name of it right now to save me. When they are real dry and cool, I put them in a cannning jar and seal them with my food saver attachment. I don't use oxygen absorbers with the food saver. The food saver bags would save more room than the jars but I had some 1/2 gallon jars that I didn't have any other use for. Plus they are pretty... Trudy, I've never tried the Asian mix. I would think you would have to watch them very carefully since the veggies have a different thickness. I'm sure they would dry at different rates. I've only done one kind of veggie at a time.

Windmorn, when it first came out it wasn't on Kindle yet. It took a couple of months. I couldn't wait though and I'm glad I went ahead and bought it too.

Poor little fella. That would have scared the stuffin' out of me! Hope he never gets another one.

You hypocrite! Take the flab out of thine own thigh and then will you see clearly how to take the cellulite from your sister's thigh. *runs like hell*

O-O-T-O, I hope you get relief soon

I noticed that a while ago too, Momo. I also noticed how big the cardboard center became. That makes it look like there is as much paper on the roll as the older ones. If that center gets much bigger I'll be able to start wearing it for a bracelet.

And it's lovely of course!

Hi Catlady 1 WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME There is so much to learn here. If you have any questions just jump right in and ask away. Someone usually has an answer or can point you in the right direction.

Hi eeyorespie and WELCOME aboard! Glad you are here.

When my son questions me about something to do with canning I tell him, "I can can swamp water but that doesn't make it safe to eat."

Dee and Kam, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as much as I did! I learned about the value of having a few electrical/battery tools even if there is no more electricity. TMC, that really made an impression on me.

Sending prayers to you and your family!

Hi Mum of 3 WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!! So glad you and your husband found us and are joining in.

Oh my...lucky you! It didn't take that long for you to get it considering how far it had to travel. Spin on girl friend! Did you do the picture? It's lovely too.

WOW Wormy, you've been busy! Way To Go!