[quote=L8quilter]Can someone clarify a few things for me? meaning? quote]
I can help with a few! Etsy is a website (hang on to your credit card if you have never visited!) for handmade items...some crafting supplies...well, just go see it!
http://www.etsy.com/
They are an alternative to Ebay, however many are now turning to Artfire due to some of the Etsy policies and charges...
http://www.artfire.com/
Avatar - it's the 'picture' you identify yourself with on a message board. Many here use quilts, cats, kids... When you go to your My Profile page, you can upload an "Avatar" - helps board memebers easily see who you are, and it's fun to have some personal pictures to share w/others.
Hope that helped you on this side of the Looking Glass! ;-)