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Hexagon Quilt
Started by Harriet Campbell in Having Fun. Last reply by Suzann Darnall 13 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Is there anyone working on one. I have started to make one. I am adding a new color it is round because it is a hexagon will not be square. Everyone keeps asking how big will it be,I say I don't know. I started it because my husband will wine…Continue
TIp and questions
Started by Carol McGuire in Techniques. Last reply by Carol McGuire 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
First the tip. I frequently attend fairs where one of the freebies given is the spritz type of hand sanitizer. Hating to throw away anything usable, I tried cleaning out one of the bottles and using it as a spritzer for ironing small pieces of…Continue
Earlene Fowler, Monica Ferris and Maggie Sefton
Started by Carol McGuire in My Quilt Place Book Lovers. Last reply by ELIZABETH CROSS yesterday. 3 Replies 1 Like
These are three authors that I have also enjoyed reading. All three write mysteries around quilting or knitting themes. Easy reads, and good story lines. I prefer not to read books with profanities in them, so these to me are pretty decent…Continue
Lookig for, "Little Brown Bird" by Margaret Docherty
Started by Penny Streeter in Free Patterns. Last reply by Laura Roberts on Monday. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I have been searching for "little Brown Bird' by Margaret Dacherty for months now. The book and CD are either, SOLD OUT or NO LONGER IN PRINT. Does anyone have a copy of both they would be willing to sell me? When I saw this quilt at the national…Continue
house cleaning...i.e. -clearing my quilting pretties & toys away to allow visitors a place to sit and injest & imbibe
Started by the rogue quilter in Having Fun. Last reply by Suzann Darnall Jun 13. 3 Replies 0 Likes
the meals that i don't begrudge, and do very much delight in creating for their enjoyment.but....i would rather be quilting than house cleaning. or...gardening, out w the birds bees and scorpions ...anything but house cleaning.plus ...i keep…Continue
New Quilter and Desparately Looking for Help With Applique
Started by jessica in Welcome New Members. Last reply by Althea J Foster Jun 13. 13 Replies 1 Like
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
Quilt News & Views
New – Nature Dreaming Aboriginal Fabric Collection
The designs on these beautiful Australian fabrics are from Aboriginal artists. Australian Aboriginal designs have a heritage that dates back at least 5,000 years. Much of Aboriginal history exists in the form of ‘The Dreaming Stories’ which explain all of life and are central to their culture and their relationship to the natural world. The [...]Inspired by Love
Meet Cindy Garcia. Her quilt, GOD’S GREATEST GIFT TO ME WAS DAD, took home the first place prize in the Small Wall Quilts: Pictorial Category sponsored by Horn of America at AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah, Kentucky 2013. Her father, pictured in this award-winning piece, was the talk of Quilt City USA® this April. Viewers were [...]Clear Sailing
Foundation Piecing – It’s a Breeze Reprinted from American Quilter Magazine By: Marci Baker CLEAR SAILING, 47-1/2″ x 64-1/2″. All quilts by Marci Baker I’ve always been intrigued by the foundation piecing technique, sometimes referred to as paper piecing. However, I was frustrated that the construction method I used didn’t guarantee success. Occasionally fabric pieces [...]Liberated Log Cabins
Have fun building a Liberated Log Cabin Block with the help from the foundress of Liberated Quiltmaking. This easy guide comes from the book Liberated Quiltmaking II by Gwen Marston, and we’re presenting the tips to you free this week. Step-by-Step: Liberated Log Cabin Block Cut a square or “squarish” shape by eye (see fig [...]New – Mystic Mountain Fabric Collection
Traditional meets contemporary in these fabrics inspired by Native American motifs. The colors of the Southwest pop on light backgrounds and the geometric motifs bring a modern feel to ancient designs. These fabrics will be just right for contemporary decorating or for quilts for children. Don’t miss the fun black and white animal print! [...]Latest Activity
Gayle Clements replied to Gayle Clements's discussion JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2013 STITICHING BEE in the group A Quilting Bee"Sounds like a wonderful time, Karen. Ok, I have already claimed the "dummy award" for this week so pushing on through what is a fairy house?"
Gayle Clements replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"Karen your package arrived just fine and wow! you sent so much. Please do not worry about the stamp this time. "
Gayle Clements replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"LOL, Beth, no worries until you get past the 60 mark. :)"
Gayle Clements replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"Karen, please do not worry about the stamp, it is not a big deal and you sent so much fabric!"
Hope Harris commented on Chef Lisa's group Charm Square Swap!"i would lke infor july please, new , so need addresses and who to send adn if we are doing a specail color , are waht, doing cotton not batik, jsut yet
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Karen Newman Brown commented on Virginia "Ginnie" Leiner's blog post and the Embroidery begins!"Good luck on your retirement plans!"
Hope Harris joined Chef Lisa's group
Charm Square Swap!
Join in on this Charm Square Swap!You will send 10 - 5" squares of the same color and fabric and you will receive 10 different colors of that same fabric.You must remember to send with your charm squares a SASE.There are some guidelines to follow:1. You must send quilt store quality fabric2. If your fabric is not good quality the fabric will be returned to you and you will loose your privilege to swap.3. Carla Walton and Chef Lisa will make the judgement when to close the group and notify you…See More
Karen Newman Brown commented on Virginia "Ginnie" Leiner's blog post It's Friday so it must be time for an update"I so enjoy seeing your quilts! They are all so intricate and so varied!"
Karen Newman Brown replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"Ya, but I forgot the stamp!"
Karen Newman Brown replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"Love your quilts, Beth! You really have been busy! I am starting to work with some brighter colors so I enjoyed seeing your combinations to give me ideas."
Karen Newman Brown replied to Gayle Clements's discussion FIUP Challenge June 1 to July 31, 2013 (SIGN UP IS CLOSED) in the group A Quilting Bee"Gayle, forgot to send a postage stamp with my box. I will drop one in the mail tomorrow! Hope the box gets their okay."
Karen Newman Brown replied to Gayle Clements's discussion JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2013 STITICHING BEE in the group A Quilting Bee"Been away from the computer so spent some time catching up with all your projects! I love the 30's block of the month! I am so far behind. I spent one day playing with grandchildren teaching them to make fairy houses, then…"
the rogue quilter commented on American Quilter's Society's group Gardening"the tall phlox, daisys & purple coneflowers that i planted here when i first cleaned the overgrown beds are becoming a nuisance! i love them but they are every where now. as much a part of my weeding as the sagebrush. lol
my grandmother only…"
the rogue quilter commented on Ann L. Scott's photo
Gifts
"oops...you didn't pluralize :(( need to get off here and off to bed. love to read, and look at q pics here at mqp, but eyes start playing tricks when fatigue builds in evening.
oh btw --- welcome to My Quilt Place. you are a wonderful addition…"
the rogue quilter commented on Ann L. Scott's photoGifts
"only the gray in the pink rose. you say "faces" plural. so i looked at full size, zoomed...i only see the gray. thought maybe faces in the quilting, but if so, am missing them. some florist roses the hub gave me few years ago that i…"
the rogue quilter commented on sue brigle's blog post IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FABRIC"he doesn't do e-mail photos? tsk tsk .... seriously tho, that sounds like a great idea. i was given several books of decorater fabric swatches years ago. had finally decided to make hubby a scrappy comforter out of them. was laying out when i…"
the rogue quilter commented on Ann L. Scott's photo
garden bed
"i soooo LOVE this!! i would be quite delighted to hang this on my wall...if i had a wall to hang art on & if i could afford art like this :))"
"Beth, just pretend each report is a UFO! Take one out, chunk down the steps to finishing it, and promise yourself one new spool of thread or fat quarter for each finish! "
"Wow Carla, Your jewel box is coming out stunning. And I can't wait to get my 'Walk on the beach' They look wonderful. The trip was great and today I managed to do a little stitching. Nice to be home.…"
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Surgery Date
Posted by Harriet Campbell on June 19, 2013 at 9:46pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Surgery on my knee next Tue. So cleaned put flower beds tonight.,I have to have it done before husband goes on AT training for 2 weeks
Come and Join
Posted by Terrie Peterson on June 19, 2013 at 11:56am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Authors or wannabe authors of quilt patterns and books, come join the newest group "Authors of Quilt patterns and Books". Note: this is not to promote your own stuff. It is a place to learn, share ideas, and tell experiences. Most everyone is welcome.
Too many scraps!
Posted by Brenda Stride on June 19, 2013 at 11:38am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have been sewing quilt tops since about 1988 because my Grandmother had been a quilter, and at the time I thought it would be nice to make one quilt and follow in her footsteps - foolish, foolhardy and I should have known better. Since then, I have a scrappy pile (piles) which I try to reduce every now and again. Unfortunately, I can get easily side-tracked by a new pattern or a new idea or even the lovely sunshine.
So presently and at last count, I have 17 UFOs. Yikes! I need to…
Continue IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FABRIC
Posted by sue brigle on June 17, 2013 at 4:47pm 22 Comments 0 Likes
I NEED to make a scrappy quilt. Why do I have so much fabric that I don't know what to do with?? I find so many patterns I want to try and I check out my fabric stash and decide I don't have what I need to make that quilt top. So then I just putz around and get nothing truly accomplished. Therefore, my next project is going to be a scrappy quilt. Just cut up a lot of unused fabric and sew it together and hope for the best!!! Well, no, I suppose I should have some sort of plan, or…
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