Very good points Leah, thanks!!
*sending overwhelming support as always*

No problem at all ... actually, ohmystars is around here somewhere (on craftster).
Looking at her site again got me all inspired. Now I'm off to crafty up a shirt!

hmmmm was it this one?
http://www.ohmystars.net/craft/

check out the tutorials on the left hand side of the page.

Actually we're headed to the beach this weekend Although, anytime I'm around is good for a crafty get together.
A few years ago I moved from Arkansas to North Jersey (worked in Bergen Co, lived in Sussex Co). One of the first things I did was to get acquainted with the local library. I found lots of crafty people there.  I think it will be a wonderful - yet safe - adventure for you.
And if nothing else, you've got your craftster buddies for your artsy fix

Yes, it will be fine.

We'll put out a crafty APB for people in that area
I have to say, I absolutely love it up there. I live in Philly and spent the last week in upstate NY to escape the heat!

Hey, where in upstate are you going to be? I know of lots of cool people in the Cooperstown area.

I've used Denver Fabrics and Fabrics.com. Excellent service from both.

I live on the Chester/Montgomery Co border and I end up going into Philly and stocking up on everything except produce.

So, where is this new Asian market? There is a little one in Frazer, and a slightly bigger one in Conshohocken - but if I'm going to Conshy - I might as well go on into the city

http://www.sewnews.com/resources/qa/qa0305a/

Actually hand wrapped button holes are something to look for in high quality clothing. They aren't too hard to do, but show a lot of care and time was taken.

Hope the link helps.

I always thought the song was
"Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. A kid'll eat ivy too, wouldn't you?"

anyways, i like the name "one little cow"  it's cute sounding.

Jazz

I think you are right Jazz.  I always thought it was a non-sensical song.  It wasn't till this past year that I learned the words you quoted above!     It makes sense afterall!!

Kate

yeah, my husband and I debated on how to type it out ... I liked the nonsensical way (of course I used goats instead of does - because I forgot the words) because it reminds me of how confused I was the first several times I heard it.
My father in law (he's from the UK) sings it sooo fast that it sounds like a yodel!