"I pre-wash everything thing before I sew. That was what I was taught and have always done it. I made a t-shirt quilt (king size) and used flannel for the batting and I pre-washed all that flannel. Good luck."
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Quilting Studio Renovations
Started this discussion. Last reply by the rogue quilter Apr 11, 2012. 94 Replies 0 Likes
My handy man husband is renovating my quilting room and I am so excited. I want this room to be my haven..do any of you have any suggestions, maybe something that you wish you had to make your…Continue
What exactly is a Quilting Guilde?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janie Lewicki Feb 6, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have been interested in the Quilting Guilde and possibly joining one, but I am not sure what they actually do. Do they do work for the community or for charities? Or are they a teaching…Continue
Flannel Troubles
Started this discussion. Last reply by the rogue quilter Mar 25, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am probably in a little trouble with the flannel quilt I made, it has been assembled-- all but the outer border. I didn't pre-wash the flannel, because the ladies at the quilt shop, where I bought…Continue
Problem with clear thread
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Chamberlain Feb 14, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I am using some of the clear thread for quilting and the thread keeps breaking. It is so frustrating. What am I doing wrong? My machine has an auto tension so I am asuming that is correct. What…Continue
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"I need to come up with a quilt for the back of my couch. I just repainted my living room and would like something a little rustic or outdoorsy. any suggestions on pattern or fabric line."
"Hi Victoria, For the most part, I usually pick fabrics I like, but I keep in mind who is receiving the quilt. I seem to have a lot of fall colored quilts, I'm thinking maybe it is because of the colors. I love warm colors. The patterns of the…"
"Sounds like a wonderful evening, Patti. I plan on binding off a wall hanging I just finished and watching a good movie myself. And your right, here in Michigan we are getting rain also. I guess it is our January thaw, but the rain…"
"I have several projects in my quilting room that are in storage containers waiting for me to put them together. I bought them several years ago. They are packages fabric with the patterns just patiently waiting for me to make…"
"Hi Cheryl, I am working on creating a Valentine Wall hanging. My husband built a quilt wall hanger for me and I enjoy putting up wall hangings to decorate for the holidays or the seasons. So I have to get a Valentine quilt made…"
"I have been using 505 for a long time and have never been disappointed. I tried other brands and always end up back to the tried and true 505."
"Hi Renee, You are very couragous to be putting something in a contest your first go around. I have been quilting for about 8 years and have not had the courage to enter a contest yet. I would love to have a longarmer, but…"
"So Janie, how did it go?"
"Hi Susan, I seem to get burned out when the quilt isn't coming together the way I want it too. Maybe I'm not burned out as much as I get discouraged. Then I just keep plugging along and whaalaa a quilt is born. And it…"
"I agree , no sashing. I like the way the darker squares criss-cross across the quilt. I think the sashing would stop the flow of them. just a couple nice borders. Beautiful !!!"
UFOs
If you're a REAL quilter, you have at least one UFO (unfinished object) and one WIP (work in progress) stashed in the closet or stacked on a shelf. Maybe you just need quilting suggestions, or maybe a fresh eye from a new online friend can help with block arrangements. How about a UFO swap? Any UFO conversation is welcome.See More
the rogue quilter commented on Janie Lewicki's photo
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"i am glad to hear it too janie. may you stay well. my mil is also breast & cervical ca survivor. it takes strength & courage. congrats. and the quilt is a beautiful tribute to have donated to your doctors office."
viki hagan commented on Janie Lewicki's photoDSCN5687
"Janie, so glad to hear you made it through and are doing well. I know your doctor loved and appreciated it."
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- Tell us about yourself
- I am married with four grown children and five grandchildren. I Love quilting and my family and friends loves receiving the quilts.
- How many quilts have you made?
- 20+
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- O' definitely making quilts, but I do enjoy snuggling with a book and hot cup of coffee.
- How long have you been a quilter?
- About 8 years or so--I still have a lot to learn.
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- Not sure???
- Why do you quilt?
- Love the whole process and I love the reaction I receive when I gift a quilt.
- Do you have a website?
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 2:50pm on September 18, 2012,
Ethelda Hillsman said… Hi Janie, you live in a nice part of Michigan. My husband used to fish the Pere Marquette for trout. We thought about buying retirement property up there, and actually made an offer, but couldn't come to terms with the seller. Glad to meet you here on MQP.
- At 12:50pm on April 3, 2012,
QuilterBridget said… Hi Janie~thanks for adding me as a friend. I haven't been here much these past few days; I'm still going through a rough time and I'm sick on top of it. I hope you're doing well!
- At 6:40pm on March 19, 2012,
Frances said… - Wow I like your B&w quilt! That's what my hubby wants. Great job!
- At 6:30pm on March 19, 2012, the rogue quilter said…
hi janie...nice to meet you on your handyman discussion...now i will say it here...hello and very happy to meet you. now we need more pics ... and on your crazy quilt...i noticed that you used the decorative stitches from your machine on the seam lines....it is really wonderful quilt to look at.
- At 2:11am on February 7, 2012,
Barbara Dullaghan said… Thank you Janie. I have been collecting fabric and anything else that has anything to do with sewing since 1991. I also worked at one time for Fabric King. You can imagine where my paycheck went. LOL
- At 9:41pm on December 13, 2011,
Lynn Frank said… Your scrappy quilt is wonderful! Love, love, love it! You did such a nice job lining up the darks and lights to make that pattern. I would have just tossed on those in there and said "DONE!". :) How do you bind? Hand? Machine? Both?
- At 10:37am on December 1, 2011, QuilterBridget said…
Happy birthday, Janie~I hope you have a wonderful day!
- At 2:11pm on November 27, 2011,
Linda Hubalek said… Welcome Quilter Friend!
Just wanted to pop in to say “hello” and introduce myself. I’m Linda Hubalek, fellow quilter and author from Kansas. Books about pioneer women are my specialty, with a cooking or a quilting theme mixed into each historical fiction series.
My Trail of Thread historical fiction book series, written in the form of letters sent back home, describes my ancestors’ wagon trail journey and homesteading in Kansas. Each book mentions twelve old-time quilt patterns, and I put drawings of them in the back of the books.
So if you like to read—besides quilting—please enjoy my blog and book excerpts on my website. Besides printed as paperbacks, my ten books are also available for your Kindle or Nook. (Good choice for Christmas gifts, or yourself, because the ebooks are on sale now!)
I have about a dozen quilts made by my great grandmother, (that we used all the time when I was a kid) so I’m into antique quilts and patterns. What kind of quilts and patterns do you like to work with?
Have a blessed Thanksgiving weekend!
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