Since I moved I have had a devil of a time getting inspired to actually sit down at a machine and sew. I have lots of nice fabrics, many wip's that would love to be finished and a few things that really need to be done (baby quilts and such) How the heck do you get back into your work when...

On another forum earlier today somebody posted some pictures from the Kansas City roll out of the new Bernina series 8 machines. I checked them out and the machine is "Large" to say the least. It has a very big screen on the front of it and a truly big hoop for embroidery. I think she said it had...

On 12-block quilts representing the months through the year September is school, October is a pumpkin, etc., but what is usually the theme for August? Mickie

This is not a joke. The question is -- how many quilters does it take to change a light bulb? The answer is -- more than this one quilter writing this message! I can't believe what happened. The light bulb in the fan/light in my dining room ceiling burned out. So I tried to unscrew the bulb...

I just finished a kit purchased from an online quilt shop, that included a Fons and Porter pattern. It was for a child's Hungry caterpillar quilt. I decided to hand-quilt it, since it was so small; I took a lot of trouble to be extra careful since it is intended for my first grandchild (who...

Hi All, I know some of you are dog lovers as I am; cats are OK too, but just. I have a little Maltese, 7 lbs., and a large black Lab, 80 lbs. I keep my house clean, vacuum regularly, etc.; but, when I have my brother and SIL here, who do not live with animals in the house, they assure me that...

How I hate to be the bearer of such devastating news. Here's what I received from our Bonnie NJ - Hi Polly, I wanted to let you know that I will only be sending one quilt for the babies in Mississippi. I will save the address and send one when I can. My son decided that he no longer wanted...

Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine? TIA, Taria

Mr Joe, of the Leukemia disposition, has been pronounced in COMPLETE REMISSION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Butterfly (we are in your debt for all the prayers, etc, you have sent us since last Nov. Once again, they worked)

I put a couple of pictures of my Baravelle Spiral up on webshots. It was a lot of fun to make - what clear patterns:-) Thanks Pat!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/tutuhs -- Cheers for now Tutu Cape Town, South Africa

I will be sending out the RCTQ Directory Vol. 15 during the course of this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Note to Web TV users: I am sending all 3 formats, please choose which one works best for your circumstances. There are only 2 of you, so if worse comes to worse and none of them work -...

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped me shop for batiks and a special thanks to everyone who has squished me with batiks!! I finished the HUGE scrappy batik for my husband late last night. He has named it good vibrations. It is based on the corn off the cobb pattern that can be...

Friday morning, very early, I developed cellulitis in my surgery leg. There was some concern by the ER doctor that the infection might travel to my new hip prosthesis, so I spent all of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and most of Monday and Tuesday flat in bed with my leg elevated gobbling...

Hello All Well, I am on a rant today, let me tell you. A former student of mine, whom I think very highly of, is at home this evening caring for his mother who had a complete left breast mastectomy today. That is not even half of what irritates me. She arrived at the hospital at 6:00 am and...

The Warm Company who makes Warm & Natural cotton batting has a new batting that is made from Plantation Trees (what ever those are) and this batting is supposed to be flame retardant. One of these battings has come to me with a commissioned quilting project, and I'm curious to know if any of you...

This will probably apply to UK'rs. I am wanting to buy some sm needles as a bulk buy for our club and myself.. I like John James ones and wondered if any of you know where I might be able to get them. -- Estelle UK My photos http://community.webshots.com/album/560964896YNZKnf?start=0

It seemed like everyone hates the process of basting quilts the *most* ... so I was wondering, what is YOUR preferred method of basting? It seems that there's oodles of techniques out there, so what works best for YOU? For me, I usually do the REALLY time-consuming method of hand-basting...

How do you know if you are a quilting addict? Let me tell you what I think. 1. I haven't sewn any clothing patterns for about 6 months. I used to sew a lot of clothes, and now I never even think about it. I probably will at some time in the future, but right now, it doesn't even cross my mind. 2....

Me: complete pillock. Expensive mistake. I could make excuses about not being well, being tired, and so forth, but it really boils down to NOT PAYING ATTENTION to what I was doing... I had a nice big green Olfa cutting mat... I have a nice little ironing pad for those times when you really...

Can you make a quilt about 17" square? A burial quilt for a wee one who was born too soon? Our group needs about 100 fetal demise blankets. This state holds the very painful record for the most premature births/deaths in our nation. It is a tough call. Making a quilt for a burial is...