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Started by Jan Taylor in Techniques. Last reply by the rogue quilter 18 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I watch tutorials all the time, mainly off YouTube. Found this at www.quiltmatepro.com and took a pic of it at my sewing table. I'm like a kid at Christmas when I get a new gadget.I'm new at this and I hope…Continue
orphan blocks
Started by Linda Hudgins in Quilting For Charity. Last reply by Marianne K 18 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
i belong to a newly formed quilt guild and we have taken on the project of making quilts for chemo patients at a local cancer center I am in the search for orphan blocks that we could turn into beautiful quilts for these chemo patients they see…Continue
New Quilter and Desparately Looking for Help With Applique
Started by jessica in Welcome New Members. Last reply by Anne Collins on Sunday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have only been quilting for a few weeks now and have already completed a few projects :) . I started working on a quilt for my daughter and had discovered a new technique (well, actually, it was new to me)- applique. Immediately I wanted to try…Continue
Looking for a Book Higdon Camp-1924
Started by Sheila Horton in My Quilt Place Book Lovers. Last reply by Amanda on Saturday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I'm searching for this book it's by Barb Adams and Alma Allen it was published in 2003, there is an amazing pattern in there called Camp Reveille. Doing an internet search has led to 0 availability. Amazon has nothing in stock and no…Continue
iron stencil
Started by Rita J. McCart in Techniques. Last reply by Kathy Samson on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Does anyone know where I can get some iron on stencils for border designs? Just looking for some simple curvy lines.Continue
New here and new at quilting
Started by Jan Taylor in Welcome New Members on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm sure I'm like the rest of you, obsessed with quilting and fabric, :). I recently found a paper piece book, Backyard Bird Quilts. Have any of you made a bird quilt? I would love to see it!
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Meet the Winners – AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah 2013
This year’s AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah featured some of the best work from across the globe we’ve ever seen. With over 400 entries from forty-three states and eight countries, the world of quilting was once again well represented. Many of the more than 30,000 attendees in Paducah, April 24-27, 2013 had a chance to view [...]Free Pattern – Art Deco Gears
Many art lovers throughout the world appreciate and prize the designs and aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. Characterized by rich colors, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation, this eclectic style combines traditional craft motifs with the influence of the technological advancements of the machine age. This free pattern, “Art Deco Gears” by Robbi Joy [...]Behind the scenes
Once in a while it’s fun to share a little behind-the-scenes story about the TQL issue you have in your hands. When we decided to do an issue with a “faces” theme, our thoughts turned pretty quickly to the work of Marilyn Belford and the quilt Rundy, a portrait of her neighbor. Rundy was perfect [...]Boost Your Appliqué Skills
The AQS online store is filled with books, patterns, fabric, notions, and more! In honor of all quilters who enjoy the fun of appliqué, we’re celebrating with a special discount. We’ve put together an Appliqué Bonanza, with three titles published by AQS, each for under $10. Quantities are limited, so order today. Adventure & Appliqué [...]Call for Entries – AQS QuiltWeek™ – Des Moines, Iowa 2013
Now is the time to enter your quilt(s) in the AQS QuiltWeek Contest – Des Moines, Iowa 2013. The deadline for entries is June 10, 2013! Win a share of $44,250 in cash awards for this year’s contest. Best of Show is $10,000! You can NOW register online – just CLICK HERE to enter. Andrea [...]Latest Activity
the rogue quilter commented on Christine Brown's group UFOs"just read an interesting article about this torndo season and global warming...
http://enews.earthlink.net/channel/news/print?guid=20130521/7088ee48-6fe0-4006-a460-fccc615a9c27"
the rogue quilter commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"UGH, on the housework is a wee bit of an understatement! lol i have been using the outside work and subsequent exhaustion to skip out on housework and laundry...but! todays rain & wind storm sorta puts tje kebash on all current efforts to ignore…"
Clara Zolud commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"I think my rule is to stay focused, it's a hard one for me because I want to do it all. (EXCEPT housework, ugh)...lol"
Lemmah commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"STAPLES?? Yep, laughing at the fun thought of you with your little stapler and your little hexie...whatever works!! "
the rogue quilter commented on Christine Brown's group UFOs"deanna, viki & every one in the missouri group and all that live in the paths of these "super storms" raging across the midwest states &texas right now. my thoughts are w you and yours and am sitting here just wishing it was done…"
the rogue quilter commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"clara! what an interesting idea! love it...do you make up rules as you go, too? :))"
the rogue quilter commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"oh...no worries! we are all going to finish our ideas and projects ...we can't go till we do! that's a rule i just made up! :))"
Clara Zolud commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"Lemmah, you are going to laugh at this....I staple the cardstock to hold it instead of basting. Once I am at the point of removing, using a staple remover and sewing the last part holding the template on the outside to keep the hexie lined up.…"
Lemmah commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"Great tutorial and new technique (to me!) on sillygoosequilts! I want to try it...ohhhh there are so many things I want to try...."
the rogue quilter replied to Lemmah's discussion Links and Tutorials in the group English Paper Piecing"bonnie hunter epp, basting through fabric only - not thru the templates.
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2010/10/hexagon-tutorial.html"
the rogue quilter commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"lemmah - i am putting a basting thru fabric only link in the links box above. it is from bonnie hunter. she is as loquacious as i be, so you need to go down several pictures to read how she folds and tacks at corners only. there are other tutes i…"
Clara Zolud commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"No problem, I am so smiling, love new friendships. Thank you!"
Deanna Davis commented on Christine Brown's group UFOs"Viki -- are you guys ok this morning ? Storm round #1 thru and passed, #2 here now.. and we'll be getting several more 'waves' of heavy stuff.
Good for you Beth ~~ I'll send you a message later as I have to shut down for…"
the rogue quilter replied to Lemmah's discussion Links and Tutorials in the group English Paper Piecing
Julia Hunt joined Sharon Britt's group
Miniature quilts
For anyone who likes the "little quilts"! If you want to join for extra tips or patterns let's get this startedSee More
the rogue quilter commented on Lemmah's group English Paper Piecing"thanks clara! been there, i have it in my hexie book mark file. if you don't mind, i am reposting it to our discussion thread here at EPP for sharing links to tutes etc."
Beth A. North commented on carla j walton's page batik charm swap #7 and 100% cotton swap # 7 in the group Charm Square Swap!
"Mine went into the mail yesterday. "
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Yes, yes, and yes! 15 quilt tops done 12 days ahead of schedule
Posted by Virginia "Ginnie" Leiner on May 20, 2013 at 4:40pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last night about 8 PM I finished the 15th quilt top, a quick and easy little number in flannel. I stood still for just a few minutes to savor it before pouring myself a drink and thinking, "Okay, so what is next?" Here are pictures of the last three quilt tops made since my last post:…
Merci, me....and her mom
Posted by Karen Lightman on May 20, 2013 at 6:00am 3 Comments 1 Like
I just got back from a wonderful visit with my grandchildren in Georgia. They had an end of the year school picnic where I was the face painter...it was really fun and I did a fabulous job if I do say so myself. Now seeing them is always a joy but this trip there was an added surprise from my aunt I haven't seen in years. Aunt Merci (her 1st hubby was Filipino and could not say Marcy so she had her name changed to the way he said it)..anyway, Aunt Merci had to put her mother in a nursing…
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Gardening Pest
Posted by Cheri Foster on May 13, 2013 at 3:26pm 0 Comments 1 Like
So yesterday, we get home from church only to find two more mounds where the moles came back up after the mowed the lawn the day before. We have these new gas bombs that you thrown down the hole and cover up. We will see if they worked. Deer decided to start chewing on my cauliflower and broccoli plants so up went the black net horse fence around my raised garden. planted carrots and beans yesterday. Peas are up 6 inches now. So excited the weather seems to be so much more cooperative…
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life is good this mothers' day
Posted by the rogue quilter on May 12, 2013 at 3:15pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
mornings are sometimes very difficult. filled w pain till the pills kick in. told dear hubby as he grabbed me for a hug, "easy! it hurts so bad this morning!" then i indicated area in my back that hurts the most and said "it feels like i am going to break in half right here every time i take a step"
his rsponse "well! we can't have that! 'cause then there'd....." be two of me for you to deal with, i finished for him. his big grin and gentle hug ended the exchnge more lightly than it… Continue
his rsponse "well! we can't have that! 'cause then there'd....." be two of me for you to deal with, i finished for him. his big grin and gentle hug ended the exchnge more lightly than it… Continue
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