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New Quilter and Desparately Looking for Help With Applique
Started by jessica in Welcome New Members. Last reply by Jan Taylor 4 hours ago. 8 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
See what is new at my sewing table
Started by Jan Taylor in Techniques. Last reply by the rogue quilter on Monday. 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 on Monday. 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
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 May 16. 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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AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah 2013 Contest Collection
You can view more than 400 contest quilts from AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah, Kentucky 2013, including all the winners, on either CD or in print. AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah Contest Quilts on CD Retail Price:$20.00 Member Price: $16.00 Click here to purchase the CD today AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah Contest Quilts in Print Retail [...]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 [...]Latest Activity
richelle j rodriguez commented on Sally Terry's group Longarm Machine Quilters"i'll try that Riana! I just got home from work and am planning on quilting tonight! "
eileen pritch commented on eileen pritch's group Canada eh!"Sherry....I love your use of color and modern designs! thank you for sharing with us (I also took the liberty of adding your blog url to the Canada Eh blog/website links page)"
eileen pritch commented on eileen pritch's group Canada eh!"I just went on Sherry's blog post- wow/ great blog & great photos which I have copied here for the group to see:"
eileen pritch commented on eileen pritch's page Great quilting Blogs & websites in the group Canada eh!
"great blog from one of our own- Sherry
http://adventuresinnorthernhealth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/works-in-progress.html"
Vickie Smith commented on Vickie Smith's status"looks like the warranty thing doesn't apply to my car. it is for 80,000 miles or 8 years. i have 55,500 miles, but it is 11 years old. oh, well... it is in the shop to be fixed tomorrow. "
Colette LeFever commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"sandi that is such a cool quilt. I had a fridge covered with magnets from everywhere i had wver been. Now covered with pics f tge grand kids and their school art work."
carla j walton commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"yes! a good group of girls.
Teresa, did I ever tell you that I use to go camping on the white river and bull shoals in Arkansas? I love that state. it's beautiful. love highway 9? is it? it's been many years. that goes all the way…"
"So here is my 'Traveling the USA" quilt. Finally done. Carla....if this swap was around when I started this.....this is what I would have done with them. hahahaha This is all from my scrap buckets. The patches I…"
carla j walton replied to carla j walton's discussion share our links in the group Batik Strip Swap"I have been using this magic binding today to finish up a quilt. it's working out great!!!! I will deff. be using this again."
"I have a few charms packed up and ready to go for Lisa also. YaY everyone!!!!"
carla j walton commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"Teresa if you send her your two that would be nice. if everyone does that she will have her charms, but if you wish to send more that's totally up to - and nice of- you. thank you Colette also."
Colette LeFever commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"I will send a few charms to Chef also. Just need a day when I am not working. "
TERESA SCANLON replied to Debra H Gibbs's discussion 2013/2014 FQ Birthday Club Swap SIGN UP IS CLOSED in the group Swapping "FUN" is for Everyone"well i'll be thinking about you and saying a pray Debra."
TERESA SCANLON commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"oh i'll send chef 10 but can send more if no one else is. just let me know i don't mind."
TERESA SCANLON commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"i'll send chef some. and i got my strippers today lol. and cotton number and batik #4"
Jan Taylor replied to jessica's discussion New Quilter and Desparately Looking for Help With Applique"I'm new too. Appliqué and free motion quilting are two techniques I haven't mastered. I did learn to paper piece and its my favorite way to make blocks. Anything I need to know, I search for tutorials. I recently purchased a…"
carla j walton commented on Chef Lisa's group Batik Strip Swap"that's wonderful linda, I loved the bright swap! there were some really fun fabrics in it. and I know the one I have for the next one is great too!! I have no doubt it will be another beautiful strip collection. :) I put you down for 1 spot."
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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 3 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 4 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 3 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 6 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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