"Beautiful, Debi! I think your dark print would look good as a final border. Now I can't wait to see how mine will look. My sewing room is STILL not cleaned up. I worked all day Friday on an applique project for my granddaughter, then I spent…"
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Scarcity of fabric shops in your area ..or just mine?
Started by Angie in Welcome New Members. Last reply by milena nikolovski 10 hours ago. 360 Replies 11 Likes
Sorry, this got a little long, but please read and I'd love to hear what others across the country say: Where do you buy your fabric: quilt shops or online? I just started getting back into quilting and have been shopping the Hancock's here. …Continue
Quilting thread
Started by the rogue quilter in Quilting For Charity 21 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.beginners-quilting.com/quilting-thread.htmlJust found this great page about choices, uses & sources of thread for piecing, machine/hand quilting. With some good…Continue
opinions needed
Started by carla j walton in Having Fun. Last reply by Bonnie Haith 22 hours ago. 94 Replies 5 Likes
o.k. quilters,i am in the market for a new sewing machine that i am hoping will be ''the one'' i have been considering a janome 6600p because all i am interested in is peicing and home quilting. this machine seems to fit the bill for what i need. i…Continue
Hello from upper east Tennessee!
Started by Lisa Gregg in Welcome New Members. Last reply by deb yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have only been quilting for about the last four years or so. I am on the road so much with my job that I have mostly done hand quilting. It is very relaxing but it can be slow. I have a new Singer Quilter's Confidence sewing machine that I have…Continue
value of quilt for raffle
Started by Lynn Frank in Quilting For Charity. Last reply by Evelyn Boundy on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! I made this quilt for a raffle at my kids' school and they are asking for me to put a value on it for the tickets. it measures 44x51 and is cotton and minkee fabrics. I think I've spent about $50 on it. should I just put down $50? Would love…Continue
Free Quilt pattern
Started by Mary L. Danielson in Free Patterns. Last reply by Lynn Golini on Thursday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hi, y'all from Oklahoma. I am a long time quilter, ebook author, and quilt pattern designer. Please check my free quilt pattern and my blog. click - Free Quilt Pattern Link ..…Continue
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Stockholm Star: Step 6: Joining the patches
Here’s where you can see why I cut the patches with the template – those cut corners make matching the diamonds a breeze. I’m not going to try to chain piece this – it’s too easy to get confused. Adding the patches one at a time might seem like taking the long way, but “unsewing” [...]Free – Basket of Flowers Pattern by Nannette Holmberg
A basket of flowers is a welcome addition to any room. Fill this basket with colors of the season or adapt it to your favorite color palette. Nannette Holmberg designed this pattern to use bias strips and pretty appliqués. You’ll find complete directions and pattern pieces on our pattern…free to you! Click here to download [...]New – 25 Yellows Fabric Collection
Here’s a collection of 25 yellow fabrics that are sure to bring a smile. Yellow is psychologically the happiest color in the color spectrum. Yellow is a warm color that can be used as a primary color or as a companion with other colors. It works especially well with the color blue. Light shades of [...]Spend an Evening with Alex Anderson in Grand Rapids, MI
Don’t miss Alex Anderson’s presentation at the Grand Rapids, MI, AQS Quilt Show & Contest. From stay-at-home mom to ambassador to the world of quilts, join Alex for this inspirational and light hearted virtual trunk show of her quilting adventures. You will be guaranteed to laugh as you see her work and learn about the [...]You’ve got to see this.
We always get a kick out of seeing a quilted car. You might even know (or be part of) a group of quilters who have managed to piece their orphan blocks into a quilted tea cozy for a Mini or VW bug, and they drive it on special occasions. I’m sure that day doesn’t go [...]Join Free Today
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"Cindy, that freecycle sounds like a great idea. I've been working some of my older stash into the charity/fundraiser quilts I'm doing, but it's a slow way to go. I have goods from my old drapery business that I couldn't part with…"
"So... I'm looking at this , and wondering how we're doing with our New Years resolutions. Life sometimes throws us a curve and changes things. I know some of the quilters in the UFO group are making great progress! I personally have been…"
"Beth, what are you doing with all these quilts & smaller projects now that they are complete? You must have a fortune in fabric tied up in this "inventory".I'm stalled for the time being as I have 5 pr. drapes to make for…"
Ginny Andersen commented on Christine Brown's group Mystery Quilt - RAINBOW ROTINI"Debi, your colors are so subtle and classy. Love it! You have inspired me to get with it. Hope mine comes out looking as nice as yours. I hope everyone posts their finished tops for us to see."
milena nikolovski replied to Angie's discussion Scarcity of fabric shops in your area ..or just mine?" Look in the op shops for mens SILK TIES you will be surprised how much material is in one tie. i made a Dresden Plate wall hanger using them & an off cut of some nice curtain material. it is quite effective If you use double sided tape to…"
milena nikolovski replied to Angie's discussion Scarcity of fabric shops in your area ..or just mine?"OH Marcia, do what I do......LEAVE HIM HOME. I go by myself to Europe as he is not interested( & no passport) I pack my wheelchair & off I go......love it. Mind you have not seen many places that sell material over there. Must ask…"
Debi Montgomery commented on Christine Brown's group Mystery Quilt - RAINBOW ROTINI"Thanks everyone! This was fun. I will put on another darker border and then layer and quilt it. I have no idea on the quilting part though, any ideas would be appreciated."
"Welcome Nicole, Lisa and Melanie! We're growing bigger and bigger. Anyone have pics to share?"
viki hagan replied to viki hagan's discussion UFO's in the group Swapping "FUN" is for Everyone"lol, yep, and the one from the flyer and the one you can get from their phone app. If you do it right you can end up with 4 sets of coupons"
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Cherry blossom
grandbaby Amelia's first quilt from grammy. cherryblossom rough edge applique to match her nursery.
Carol Olson replied to viki hagan's discussion UFO's in the group Swapping "FUN" is for Everyone"Had to make 2 trips this week you can always print out that 40% of there web site
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cindy larock added a discussion to the group My Quilting Life
cleaning out the studio.
oh my. the sewing studio has outgrown its space. Im knee deep in cotton and brocades. trims and buttons, sewing machine feet and thread...goodness, the thread. Christmas, the birth of my fourth grandchild and a winter trip to "mood" turned me into a whirling dervish for a while, and boy is the old studio showing the wear. so…See More
Nicole Precourt commented on Eileen Keane's group New York Quilters"I am nicole precourt i live in syracuse ny. Been sewing my whole life began quilting 5 years ago. mainly i have done blocks and traditional. I am starting a art quilt with small applique, i am open to try anything new. i love everything about…"
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Summer quilting projects.
Posted by Debbie Hall on May 26, 2012 at 11:44am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, its summer again and since I am off (I teach middle school math), it is time to start planning my summer projects. Of course, I need 4 or 5 baby quilts since the staff in my building is quite young and we seem to hold about 5 showers a year. My best friend is about to become a mom again after 21 years. YIKES! Plus I want at least one more quilt for myself. I have lots of ideas though and I am sure I will get it done. My favorite medium is applique and I have several good neutral…
Continue whew
Posted by Karen Cazad Adkins on May 25, 2012 at 9:48pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Run run run....well, the son graduates in the morning and my sewing area is cleaned up. Mostly. I decided that as I have decided to do business with and sell some of my quilts through a new craft shop in the area, then I consider it my office. lol....
Hubby agrees.....that's all that matters......
May 2012
Posted by Debra H Gibbs on May 25, 2012 at 9:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Friday night and I just finished hand sewing the binding on my last finished quilt!! In the last 2 weeks I have finished binding 3 quilts. 2 are on my guest room beds and the other is all set to give to my friend Tim who will arrive from Wisconsin for a weeks visit on Tuesday (05/28/12).
I have started a table runner for a friends wedding present that I hope to finish within the next couple weeks.
My quilting sister in law arrives tomorrow for a weeks visit so I will be busy with… Continue
I have started a table runner for a friends wedding present that I hope to finish within the next couple weeks.
My quilting sister in law arrives tomorrow for a weeks visit so I will be busy with… Continue
Home on the Market!
Posted by Kathy Myers Bess on May 24, 2012 at 4:54pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Well we have place our home on the market! It's been on for 2 weeks and we have had lots of showings but no takers yet!! The worst part is I took down my sewing room. So now I'm having sewing withdrawals!! Once our home is sold we can move closer to our son and his family!! I sure miss my grandson Mason!!!
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