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David, that is a long board from Cirle Lord. It's called Sakura. I love it! Pretty simple to use and it looks great. I think it was just over $200 for the queen size.

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Downsizing and relocating across the country, so I'm looking to sell my machine. This package would give you everything you need to get started right out of the gate. All you need is fabric! Selling as a package deal. 2007 Millie with Bliss table. 10 ft Stitch regulator Auto fabric advance Thread cutter Stylus Micro drive handles Hartley base Free standing bobbin winder Excellent condition. All routine maintenance done by Dave Jones. Many extras, including CL longboards(swirls, Sakura) R&S long boards (clam shell, baptist fan, basket weave), Linda's cross hatch guides, Renae's rays and arcs, tons of threads and pre-wound bobbins, dozens of Pantos (most never used), and many rulers and guides. Located in Macomb, Michigan. You would have to make arrangements to pick up or deliver. A great deal for $13,000 REDUCED: $12,000 I can send Pics if interested

Hi old friends and new! I too remember how active and entertaining this site was. It is different with the new format. Lots of new peeps though! Love checking everyone's pics. I visit a lot, but don't post much anymore. I have had 2 complicated back surgeries since January and haven't been able to use Millie. I have at least 7 tops just waiting. Hopefully soon!

Gorgeous!

I have this book and I love it. So many ideas. I have couple more that are floral elements. i haven't used them to stitch anything out yet, but they definitely get the wheels turning. Hope you enjoy it!

What Linda said.

Thanks everyone for good thoughts. I have had a multilevel fusion in the past due to a severe scoliosis in the lower back. It was a ridiculous nightmare that landed me in a body cast for 3 months and off work for a year and a half. Well, 20 years later, I have rotated above the fusion and have pressure on the spinal cord and nerves on the right. Thus, I have no feeling in my right leg. My hips and thighs ache, but otherwise no pain. The same surgeon that did my first surgery will be doing this one and he assures me it will be nothing like the first due to advancements in the medical field. He is being extra cautious because he knows my history. I feel better with him doing it because he already knows what he's getting in to. i will keep you posted. Thanks for your thoughts. Peggy

This is so awesome! It restores my faith in humanity that there are kind, generous people out there who will do what they can with no expectations. And this time, Dear Linda, you have been rewarded with a wonderful friendship! Good for you! Merry Christmas.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! i ordered a small kit for a wool applique christmas candle mat. Great price too because of sale. I also ordered the pattern and fabric for a very cute M is for Monster baby quilt that I have been wanting to do. You never know when a baby will come along when you work with a bunch of 30 year old women. I also dug out my English paper piecing project I started a while back. Grandmother's flower garden in ginghams. I forgot I even had that. I think I can do this without losing my mind. Thanks again for suggestions. Peggy

I thought about Hawaiian. I have always wanted to do one and I actually already have a pattern! I hadn't thought about embroidery. I like that idea too. I'll have to check out the Dear Jane and Elm Creek. I'm not familiar with them. No time to get anything ready to bind, as I am already pretty limited in my abilities. Thanks for the input!

I am going to be having spine surgery in January and am not going to be able to use my Millie for about 4 months. I am in need of suggestions for some applique or other hand stitching to keep me busy for the first few months. After that, I should be able to sit at the DSM and do some piecing. I'll just have DH set it up for me on the main level because stairs will likely be an issue. Does anyone have any good patterns or suggestions for patterns that might keep me busy? I'd like to get something started so I can get the prep work done before surgery so all I have to do is the stitching. Wouldn't you know it, I just finished the applique I have been working on for the past year! Thanks for any suggestions.

Wow! They have gotten so big. They are beautiful.

Beautiful.