OK, so I tried to cheat (just a little), but it didn't work. I was trying for Sheila's table topper. Oh well............

Chrys I'm sorry to hear that you have been so sick. I have said a prayer for you.
Ladybug I have sent you a pm.

Ok and now for what went on in my day. DH and I finally made it to Harbor Freight so that I could try out this blades in my rotary cutter. I also wanted to pick up a few other things. We get there and find one of the guys that work there. I ask him where I can find them. He said to me you a quilter? I said yes. He said you guys are the ones that always but them all. He said I don't think we have any left. Sure enough all gone. I ask him about some suction cups that were in the add. He shows me where they are and asked are you going to quilt with them too? I said yes, that they would work great on my large rulers. I told him at the LQS the things that I was there to buy were a lot more money. So here is what I bought at Harbor Freight today.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]289024[/ATTACH] The double suction cup was $5.99 the suction cups are rather large. They do have a different one that is used put on a shower or bath tub wall for $6.49. It looks very similar to the gypsie one that I have. I might end up taking this one back for that one. The large single cup is 4 1/2 inches and was on sale for $2.99, regular price $4.99. The small one is 2 1/4 inches for $2.99. The suction cups are on 2 different isles. The clips below were on sale for $1.00 regular price $2.99
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I also got some things in the mail today. The first was the package from Krysyna. She sent me one of her embroidery hankie angels so that I could send it to my mama. It is more beautiful than the pictures she posted showed them to be. Such amazing details. Some of her jams and jellies. A calendar & coaster set that are very much my style. A lace cap. And a very festive pincushion that I like a lot.
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And the 2nd package was a total surprise. It was from Marcus fabrics. They sent me 5 beautiful FQ's for a tip that I submitted. Here is the link to the site and you will see my suggestion and while you are there submit one of your own and maybe you will get a surprise too.
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Wow, Robyn, that is too cool! I'll have to check out the website for Marcus. Will also have to go to Harbor Freight. Was there a long, long time ago, but that was before the whole rotary blade deal.
My six year old grandson stands at the dining room table to use my sewing machine. I have explained the whole safety thing and he is very careful about getting his fingers near the needle. He doesn't sew for long periods, so he just puts his foot on the pedal and guides the fabric while standing. Made a small pillow for his mom while she was out of town at training for work.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]289028[/ATTACH]Robyn I have looked all over Ottumwa for those and no one had them so this is what I am using for my small (12") ruler.

Someone posted on the board that when teaching their grandchild they put the footpetal on the table and they let the child use their hand to control to get the idea of how it worked.

Krystyna the angel use sent to Robyn is beautiful!

My SP package arrived Yesterday morning to a PO Box, but no one has picked it up yet. I am anxious to see if she likes it. I put something in the package that my buddy thomp116 made. It was just too cute and sp collects them. That was 2 hints. I am joining you ladies on the bench- in front of the fireplace (it is cold here tonite 37). I think a hot cup of tea and a cranberry english muffin sounds great right now! I will share.

HARBOR FREIGHT deffiently has some COOL stuff at very good prices. Well worth it to stop in if theres one near anyones home or travels around. LOVE the puppy coat on Miss Daisy Mae. anyone notice she DID NOT look at the camera??? GREAT SWAPS this month. I'll say it again, everyone is SOOO generous!

You are welcome!! I made the handbag pattern, I got it from another and thought I would pass it on. So the pincushion was not to bright then? I was a bit worried on that one, but you did say bright colors LOL