Someone over on the Bernina group suggested that it was easier on a big quilt to just put batting on the center of the quilt, quilt that and then add the sides. Less to mooch up and struggle with - you know? I toyed with that idea and wasn't willing to try it but I did quilt right down the...

Haven't posted in a while how's everybody doing here. Have posted some new items on my webshots. http://www.community.webshots.com/user/dreamboat116 dreamboat

Anyone here have a quilt on display at the New City NY library? There were about 10 and they were beautiful. Lee rarebirdyatverizondotnet Park Ridge, NJ

Had a quilting realization yesterday--I've come full circle. When I first started quilting, I did everything by hand because I didn't know much about using a sewing machine, and mine was temperamental to boot. When I finally got a good sewing machine, I vowed to become comfortable with it, and...

At the second hand store I found a Singer French addtion treadle machine. They want 50 euro for it, but I can talk him down to 35 or 40 ($75 talk down to $50ish) except for the band which needs tightening it is in perfact condition. I am busy talking my self out of it. DH says Why do you need that...

Anyone else notice that their viewing statistics haven't changed over the last three or four days? --Heidi http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

to date, I have posted all pictures I have received. If you do not see your block in the gallery, that means I do not have it. click on the link provided: http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-BOM it will take you to the BOM galleries, from there, click on any pictures to check to make sure your...

Has anyone tried dyeing knitting yarn using Kool-Aid? I don't remember ever seeing Kool-Aid in the supermarket here, but would be interested in trying this if it really works. http://www.knitpicks.com/projects/projects_display_yarn.aspx?itemid=DyeingTutorial -- Cheryl in...

Well, I mailed my mug on Nov. 29 and forgot to include my email address. ;-)I hope it arrived safely. When are we supposed to open them (I have not received mine yet)? Hugs, Maria -- Maria Cherry

I'm making a quilt for my DH and he likes the feel of minkee for the backing. I only have 2 yards of it (bought at a quilt show) and will have to buy more, however I don't know much about it. How would it be for backing and should it be washed first. Thanks for any help. Barbie C. in FL

I don't have your email addresses so openly thanking you on the NG for the lovely squishies. What pleasant surprises!! -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

Hi All Had this site shared by a friend, the quilt show in Maple Bay (near Duncan) -- Robyn's Country Quilting 3rd Annual Garden Party. http://www.PictureTrail.com/uid1369398 Thought you might want to see what some Canadian quilters are up to. Thee are three albums to view, wish I'd have known...

The walking foot has feed dogs to move the top of the fabric while the feed doge under the fabric are moving the botton of the fabric. The guide is used so that if you quilt in straight lines that you get the lines evenly spaced across the quilt--the quilt guide is placed on one of the lines you've...

Just a little more info for those of you who are planning a trip to GStreet Fabrics: The Old Farmer's Almanac sez: Accumulating snowfall from Dec. 5 thru 10; from Jan. 7 thru 10; Jan. 17 thru 21. O.F.A. claims an 80% accuracy rate, with an almost on-the-nose prediction of 2002's record-breaking...

Anyone have any ideas for hanging a felt applique( small piece)? Not interested in framing it.....thought maybe a long narrow strip glued(rather than sewed to the back, creating a rod pocket for a dowel) Any of you smart ladies wrestled with this yet? -- Mauvice in Central WI USA

This was going to be the year to make Me a quilt, as well as a BOM, and possibly a quilt for DD. I may still get to do all of those but they got pushed back. Life came and said..you know that quilt you always wanted to make for DMIL? Its time. She needs it now. So, I am listening. She...

Ok, now everyone who fell over from shock can get back up and read the message...And here ya'll thought I'd just disappeared, huh? Nope, just not online much lately. So, news from here....I lost my Zena on January 5th. I still miss her tremendously but I do have a new puppy, Amber, who keeps me...

I need some help- recently on a trip, I was in a small quilt shop and the owner showed me a darling wall hanging with a row of pumpkins and a kitty s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d out in front of them. It was aproximately 18" X 30" but when I asked to see the pattern, she said she didn't have it yet, this was...

I'm off to Paris tomorrow night for four days (plus travel). Does anyone have any recommendations for fabric or quilty things while I'm there? Thank you in advance!! NS

So, those of you on the low carb diet, who are looking for a summer drink, try Mikes Low carb, low calorie hard lemonaide. It has a kick and tastes great!! No affiliation with the company, just enjoying one right now and thinking about quilting!! Karen Queen of the Sky