Irene V

Thanks so much, Debbie. I don't feel so lost reading the entries now, DF (Dear Friend, haha)

Annz

Your DH sounds very thoughtful and caring.

connie_1936

bless your DD. i want to cry every time i think about all our brave wonderful people so far from home. give your DH a hug from me,he sounds like a great guy.

EllijaysUFOqueen

http://quiltinggallery.com/2009/04/2...ters-acronyms/

Another quilter was kind enough to post this link for me as I am new to site and the acronyms made my head swim. Hope this helps everyone.

Irene V

Thanks for posting the acronyms. That is certainly helpful while reading the forums.

patdesign

Not a featherweight. They only straight stitch. Look at my Avatar with the pug, that is a black featherweight missing motor. They came in a white, sometimes greenish, black, and tan. Any other color is a repaint job. They are the best machines for piecing you can find, but arm ht,lgth is a little small for quilting. :-D

patdesign

doowopddbop

I have a couple of FWs, and I spent a total of $40 for them. Found the first cute little machine at a yard sale, paid $35 for it. I was collecting used machines for my TDDs (Triplet dear daughters) who were just starting to sew, and was just happy to get even a little machine that only did a straight stitch. Later that year, I bought some "opportunity" tickets that a guild was selling for a fundraiser - 6 tickets for $5, and won it!! They had repainted and decal-ed it, isn't she adorable?? I did not realize the treasures I had collected. I probably won't have that kind of luck finding the third one. :)

I also have a son that arrived in Afghanistan just this week to begin his year-long tour. Quilting is coping. :D

granma1

I can sympathize with the AF. tour. DD is redeploying for the second time in 3 yrs. Your FW is a cutie. What's her name?

ladeg

So new to the blog speak, do not even text on a phone. I am having a hard time with the abbreviations. I have figured out DD, darling daughter? What is FW?