This is a new one on me- I haven't quite got used to the idea of bamboo batting and here comes soy batting. But it was talked about on another quilting group and here's the quote- I know someone who used it and loved it - until they had to wash the piece it was in. It lumped and bumped and...

My latest news update: See subject! That is really the only definitive news to report this week. Of course it is very good news for me :-) The decision about next steps is still up in the air. There are a couple of options being discussed. Until last Friday, my local oncologist had not really...

this evening 3 of my dd's best high school friends who lived here thru most of high school came round for about 5hrs. then not long after they arrived three of tims closest friends from and in the yrs since then came round. first three left bout half an hour ago. two of tims left about 5 mins ago,...

I'm fairly new at designing quilts with EQ6 (spouse does the sewing). First, I prefer using the color palette to the fabric palette, as I can see the colors better (sometimes the fabric patterns get in the way - that's just how my brain works...) and we never know what we'll find when we go to...

Saturday morning -- sat down on the foot of the bed to pull on my socks (I was at a hotel) -- and the dang comforter started so slide -- as did I. My back "snapped" -- a feeling I recognize... and now I can barely move. I was foolish and went ahead and went to the Final Four game (hey -- it was...

Hi Guys, Well, I didn't have anything quilty lined up for this spring and it was nice not to have to worry about getting something put together and ready for a specific occasion, etc. That all ended today -- BIG time -- LOL. I found out last week that DH of one of the ladies in my...

I want to make a color wash to use as a background for something else. I figure I'll get a book, but first I wanted to talk to the experts. Is this a really hard quilt to make? I've read everything from 'it's the easiest in the world' to 'you have to take a class to get it'. Anybody have a favorite...

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In honor of my 55th birthday, which is today, my quilt group of 5 women is leaving tomorrow afternoon for two nights in McCall, ID. We are taking sewing machines, Ott lights, projects and snacks. We have two adjoining rooms and will eat out and shop as well as stitch. We've done this before and...

Hi all DD has recently bought a bearded dragon (now called Dexter) and is after some polar fleece type fabric with lizards or geckos on it so I can make a blanket / cushion like these for her (or rather for...

First off- The Disclaimer... NAYY! http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=7929&criteria=429047 You're welcome! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

I used to do a lot of Civil War Reenacting, about 15 to 20 years ago. At the time I was not into quilts, but I did make both my wife's and my own costumes. Since I have become involved in quilting, I have thought about the Civil War era of Quilting and what patterns and fabrics, would have been...

Hiya folks, I have finally uploaded some photos of quilts, Marvelous Mark and some handmade items I gave away at Christmas. The last page of Friends and Family, and also the last page in the Quilts album. Enjoy! http://community.webshots.com/user/Jo_in_Scotland

There is a new QI at my house! Adele (named for Fred Astaire's sister) is an elegant tuxedo cat, estimated by the vet to be between 1 and 2 years old. She showed up at my sister's house last fall and simply would not go away, and when it got cold they let her in the house and began feeding her,...

Anyone headed to the Phoenix Quilt Show next week? DH and I are flying to Phoenix on March 10, planning to attend on Friday the 13th! Then we're off to the Grand Canyon for a couple of days before flying back to Florida on the 17th. I've been in touch with Miss Butterfly, so we are going to...

I forgot to tell everyone that I just found out that I am going to be a Nana once again (this will be #3)! Instead of a wedding for my daughter, there will be a baby shower instead! Of course she and her intended were as surprised as I was but oh, well, these things happen! Baby is due August 5...

Thanks to everyone for the good prayers! Son was released from hospital after 8 days. The super virus he had was killed with a new antibiotic that runt his pancreas so he is now dependent on insulin forever, BUT thankfully, he is not dependent on a oxygen tank also. He was told that if he had...

I bought a small table runner quilt kit the other day, and lately I have been so unmotivated I havent sewn in forever and it was most depressing but today... I cut out, sewed up and even did the quilting and binding on the runner :):):):) I was so happy to be sewing again, I need to get a pic,...

I have been carrying around a piece of vintage embroidery for over a year trying to match it for a wallhanging. Today after guild I stopped in the LQS and one of the gals I know helped me pull together some fabric that I think will work really well. I can actually get the project going. ...

Seems like the farther I go the longer it takes to get there. Karen, Queen of Squishies