I went to this show in Ontario, CA on Thurs. for the first time. It was very busy - I can't imagine what the weekend days will be like! There were fewer quilts than I expected but they were WONDERFUL. I took about a dozen pics but haven't yet developed them. There were more vendors than anywhere...

Hi gang, I've uploaded another UFO finished top into my album. This is a Cobblestone quilt from a class our guild did a couple of months ago. I'm so used to doing Queen sized quilts this one looked puny to me until I got the borders on. It's a nice lap size quilt now and I feel much better about...

Our guild is having Sara Nephew next month for a lecture and a 2-day class on her Serendipity Quilts. http://www.clearviewtriangle.com/books/serendipity.html The pieces of these quilts are fussy cut similar to stack-and-whack, only different. I think. I bought this fabric http://tinyurl.com/d97zo...

I am interested in finding out what people think of Hobbs 80-20, over other battings. I was thinking of buying a whole bolt, as I tend to go through it quite quickly. I had been buying W &N at Joann's 50% sales, but was wondering what all the fuss was about the blended fibers. I have been...

Today's S.E.X was 4 cone holders for the sergers, taking one in for some TLC and a new stitch plate, and 3m of W&N The batting feels and smells lovely, but I want to know if I can pre-wash it in a front-loading washer on a gentle cycle, and then tumble-dry it. If not, I won't, and we'll make...

Hey y'all. I got my kimono panels in the mail yesterday and they are really beautiful. She also sent some bonus pieces as well! :) I can't remember the name of the place, but it was one of the two sites that were listed here last week. The other site sells by the pound, minimum purchase...

Some of you may remember that my son Andy is serving in Iraq. He sent this link to a Fox News story, http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,183909,00.html If you scroll down to the "Video" area, and click on the "IED's no match for the Buffalo" story, he is in the first few seconds of the video. He...

Am I insane for wanting to do a colourwash with 1" squares? (That's 1" finished, 1.5" unfinished.) I want it to be 13x13 and it's going to be a quilted cushion cover on a 17x17 cushion (with a 2" border), hand pieced. -- Anita --

Last night at Guild Silent Auction, I bought a Singer .... plate says 401 A. Book says 401 Slantmatic. Has lots of accessories. I have not taken it out of case yet, but was told it runs nice. Is this a prize?? (Paid $13.00 US) PAT

Sorry this is late. I was busy working on a quilt! http://www.kjbeanne.com/rctqfaqs.htm# -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm un-STUFF email address to reply

At my quilt retreat, we did an indigo and shirting block exchange. I've sewn up about a hundred more blocks (they're small blocks!), and I'm running out of indigo. We're using reproductions of late 1800's / early 1900's indigos -- these are fabrics that are mostly medium to dark blue (think...

I have been super squished!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A gorgeous B&W wallhanging with a music theme. I have posted a picture on webshots http://community.webshots.com/photo/439114742/2199029050075796722gMLcCa My builder wants to know why I have such a big grin on my face!!! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou,...

Anyone have any favorite websites for free clip art? I'm doing my guild's newsletter this year and could use some. I have found a few sites, including http://quilting.about.com/library/bl_clipBW.htm Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton...

may your day be filled with whatever you wish! -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take out: so much quilting to reply. Time to accept, time to grow, time to take things...

I got no replies so either nobody knows what I am talking about or I wasnt clear enough so I will try again. I searched the web but could not find this book. in the cover it has a quilt with aplique art nouveau flowers. somebody sent me pics and instructions for one of them but I cannot find them....

DH & I spent this afternoon with our kids and grandkids to celebrate our birthdays. DD gave me a beautiful book called "Winter Lights" by Anna Grossnickle Hines. It is actually a children's picture book illustrated with gorgeous quilts. I hadn't seen the book before, and I am enjoying it. The same...

Hello all, my name is Betty. I am a retired Grandmother and an avid quilter, and I am looking forward to talking to you all. I thought I would share a funny video I received in email from my Daughter in law. Hope you enjoy it as I did! http://www.laughdaily.com/video/527/

The person posting as BettyKuhn is a troll. DO NOT click on the link in "her" post unless you like graphic, perverted, scatologically sexual stuff. This was posted to RCTN also & there was a bit of a dust-up so I clicked on the link and saw for myself. This is something a young teen would post...

I have a not terribly good photo of the top at: http://community.webshots.com/photo/286176973/2047000070030878969kMENMA The top measures 84" x 84" and is hard to shoot from the dining room chair. When DS or DH are available to hold it up, I'll substitute a better shot. This one will have to wait...

Looks like your prayers and thoughts are working, and I can't thank you enough for that. He is actually getting better already, but still has a long way to go. He was very uncooperative Friday and yesterday had started realizing that he was in the hospital and the nurses and aides were there to...