I just 'won' a partially completed quilt top from our local freecycle. I am really excited though I am not sure exactly what it looks like yet, I get it tomarrow. But it is really old, and it is hand pieced. She said it needs to be completed but is otherwise is good condition. I have never...

I'm guessing that most of you are not from Texas and don't subscribe to the Texas Monthly magazine; it regularly features articles on Texas politics, characters, music, whatever. This month there's a couple of articles about quilters. I'm sending the link to the website, and if you scroll...

hello everyone i am sommer im from nashville tn. i have been quilting a long time. i was taught by an amish lady who showed me how i could create anything i wanted,, lol and i havent stoped yet. i look forward to meeting everyone. and i hope everyone has a merry christmas and a very happy new...

I have been working very seriously on losing some weight this fall since I was going turn 60 in November and I didn't want to start a new decade at the weight I was at that point. I found a really good website to help me with this project called CalorieKing. It has all the resources I need in...

I am ignorant of certain things, mainly because I have avoided certain aspects of internet life. I don't know how to ask this question, but it has to do with cyber-relationships between adults and children. I can't say anymore for fear of drawing more of the unwanted spam our way. I have a...

http://bp3.blogger.com/_yEJVzBveEeo/RinVBdmTrfI/AAAAAAAAAE4/GjPxTZm2dvQ/s1600-h/24.jpg Would ya' all believe that THIS IS A CAKE???? I got this from one of my other sites. GrammyKathy

Hello and Happy New Year to all. I have been quilting for about 3 years. It all started when my daughter made a quilt top and then paid $100 to get it quilted. I thought surely I can do that since I had sewed off and on for 40 years including making my youngest childs crib set a few years before. ...

Well, my first project of the year has now been set before me. Last week I found out a co-worker has inflammatory breast cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes and bones. She was heading in today to get a PET scan to see exactly where they will have to target. Her first chemo session is in two...

I'm starting to get excited about our trip to California. We leave Florida on Jan 12, returning on Jan 20. I'll be white gloving at the quilt show on Friday from 11-2. I plan to wear my Limestone Guild pin, as well as the RCTQ one I made a long time ago. Hope that someone introduces themselves...

My Christmas present from DH is really my new sewing machine, which I've actually had for 3 weeks (gosh, can't believe it's that little, I've used it a lot!), but he really wants me to have something to open on the day, so finally, inspired by Patti's book and another equilateral triangle...

1. Canine repellent 2. Cure for dry eyes (the stink makes your eyes water) 3. Clears the sinuses 3. Weight loss aide (nauseating 'scent') 4. Stop smoking aide (I'm afraid to light up- it's horrid fumes MUST be flammable and/or explosive!)

I have not written a message this morning. Please do Not open whatever's carrying my name. Polly

Happy Birrrrrrrrthday to you Happy Birrrrrrrrrthday to you Happy Birrrrrrrrrrthday dear Decemberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrers Happy Birrrrrrrrrrrthday to you Butterfly (PLEASE help me sing this month as I keep losing my voice since the last rain storm.and it's in the 70°s here. Doesn't make sense)

My jelly rolls from e-bay rolled in today. I'm pleased with the mixture included--and, they are cut nice and straight. To see mo http://stores.ebay.com/Christies-Quilting-Boutique Off to quilt guild! Lenore

Hi All, Just returned from the Gee's Bend quilt exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum. Seeing these quilts in person makes you realize what all the hoopla is about. Seeing such sweetness and beauty come from women who have been so materially poor their entire lives is inspiring. Most of these...

if everyone has received their fabric?? I've heard from some of you ... but not all of you. I know the ones across the pond take longer... but I'm hoping if you don't have them yet -- you'll have them soon. And a few of you in the states never let me know you got yours -- but I guess since...

I got this from another site and wanted to send it as an e-mail Christmas card to all of you. I hope you enjoy it. http://www.andiesisle.com/didsheknow.html GrammyKathy

yeaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! just got the call, i dont have to drive today either. drove monday for one run, not tuesday, not today. wooooohooooooo!!!!!!! waiting is a real b*tch. the anticipation is not my favourite thing. now i'm gonna have a nap today cuz i've not been sleeping well and i'm...

Well, only four sewing days left before I leave for family on Sunday. Oh yes, and I still need to work, and get everything corrected and grades entered and reports printed and everything ready for the first day of classes in January. But I am almost done with all of the small wall quilts that...

We have just been in Istanbul and visited the Topkapi Palace again. There's an exhibit at the moment in the building nominally devoted to the Sultans' costumes which has a few silk patchworks. Most were of only historical interest, but the two to the right of the door as you go in were good,...