Mary had to grow on me too; if she is like me I also do not like being up in front of people - and yet like Mary I am too. Thankfully not on tv. I give her great credit for jumping in to save the show. And Liz has been on there several times with Mary when mom wasn't available. Am sure her mom will one day want to retire also. Hope she hangs in there. I used to get several shows but now only get F&P and Sewing with Nancy.

Mary had to grow on me, too, but now I really like her. I think I didn't care for her at first because she was hosting a show about quilting, and she didn't know how to quilt. I had an occasion about a year ago to appeal to her via email for some help with something or other, and she answered my question quickly and was absolutely delightful to converse with. I give her a lot of credit for hanging in there with the show. She has worked hard at learning to quilt and her expertise shows now. She seems more comfortable in front of the camera and has grown by leaps and bounds. I remember when my very favorite host, Alex Anderson, was new and not the polished host she grew to be.

I was thinking the same thing, Lynnie. I don't usually watch shows just because I feel sorry for someone or they have a disability or disease, but that's just me.

I am afraid I have to totally agree with your comments. A friend and I have watched her and her mother from day one and she has interrupted her mother and corrected her. She just seems phony to me. Last Saturday there was Patrick Lose and a woman and I thoroughly enjoyed them and hope to see more co-hosts like that. I do know that Mary has had lots of health issues and is now divorced. Maybe that is part of the problem. A few times Liz was on the show with Mary and it would be nice if it would have been Liz and Maryann again if only for one show.

I agree. I do not enjoy Mary. And, I don't believe any of us are being mean or nasty--we are just voicing our opinions and if there are those who enjoy her then there is nothing wrong with that either. We all have our likes and dislikes. For those that don't know Mary has been in a number of plays so I don't 'feel that she is uncomfortable being in front of people.

Did Liz and MaryAnn have a falling out? When Liz does the show it is always with Mary. I also miss that they don't give the fabric dimensions like they did years ago. Now if you want to make the pattern, you need the magazine. I have gotten more use to Mary, but I do prefer the original ladies.

I wonder about bout a possible falling out too, but who knows...

just watched a series 2700 episode featuring a QOV done by nancy Mahoney, and she was cohosting. I noticed that the cutting mat is now turned upside down ........can't count the inch marks to get an idea if what the size is.....
I liked the two block combo she demoed, did a good job of explaining (nancy). So, afterwards I went to website to see the reference info in this project...found the episode, saw the quilt and blurb, but don't know the source...i.e., is design a Mahoney one or from one of the mags......tried to get deeper into the site...wanted me to "join"..no....couldn't even 'contact us' for info. I'll just have to watch again (saved) and sit wth graph paper or EQ and play.....

I remember reading someplace (don't remember where any more) that Liz had retired from the show and will only do guest appearances from time to time. Don't know if this is true or not, who knows. If they had a falling out, they certainly aren't going to tell us that is for sure.

Lynnie I agree with you. Shows change and one either likes them or not. I stopped watching them long ago simply because they are so commercial. Bye my stuff is what they push. I even stopped their magazine because it became more advertising that quilts that inspire. Just sayin'.

no falling out occured. retirement occured. Now Mary was extremely nervous and did just fine. I like the Mother and her side kick best of course, mainly because I was used to them and am not good with change. I do hope Mary's leaving wasn't anything said. I do wish her good luck!!