Hav - I loved that old Remington machine. After all it was the only one I had at the time. It was load but oh so reliable. The only problem it ever gave me was when the belt broke and I couldnt find a replacement. At that point I didnt have internet and no clue where to get new ones. So, I just decided to try out some of those thick rubber bands instead. It worked and to this day still has a pack of those rubber bands with it.LOL MIL now has it at her house. She asked if she could take it back home once they purchased a Brother LS 400 for Christmas. Love that one but she has her limitations. Very basic so she is my backup and I pull her out to do piecing when I'm feeling nostalgic. DH was wonderful this past tax season and ponied up the money for me to buy another Brother, the CS 6000i so I would have something more compatible for FMQ and such. All in all I cant say enough about Blue, he is realiable also and oh so easy on most days. LOL
Brenda - yes, I have discovered the wonderful and very abundant world of rulers. I dream of using tons of them once I actually own them. Currently I have 4 rulers, the baxic 6x18, a 12 1/2 square up, an add 1/4 for pp, and most recently my wonderful sp from July sent me a Half Square and quarter Square Triangle Ruler that is awesome. Cant wait till this commissioned quilt and fair quilts are done so I can have the chance to try it out. Who knows maybe Ill get lucky and this month my sp will send another ruler to try.