I am relatively new to the serger world. I bought a Viking and love it but would love to become more proficient with it. I took one class a couple of years ago and realize that I have a long way to go. I tried to upload/download/whatever you call it one of pictures, but it never took so I used one of your avatars instead. What is an avatar?

Good luck to everyone!

More than anything, I'd like TIME. Since I work full-time, I just don't have the time and energy to devote to my sewing, quilting, needleworking, and weaving. I am so tired when I get home each night and must spend the weekends trying to keep my house in order, it's sad when my sewing machine or loom beckon and I have to ignore them. So, for those of you who are retired or non-working, please don't waste a second and cherish the time you have.

Merry Christmas!

I live in the NC mountains and am very interested to hear about everything you learn about the thread-making process. I hope you took lots of pictures. I am also be interested in the historical aspect of the process and how it impacted the women of the time. Thank you for your wonderful magazine.