I know this horse has been ridden before, but here we go again. My daughter's friend (age 21) has called me to tell me her parents want to give her a sewing machine for a birthday present, but they don't know what to get. She has been making some quilts and I anticipate she will continue in that...

The county fair opens today. I will be going tomorrow. Want to see if my wholecloth wins anything. I will be working the Guild's booth in the Home and Hobbies hall on the 21st from 12-2. Last night when I was getting my free ticket and parking pass from the President for the 21st she asked me if I...

does anyone know an online shop that has the most complete Jinny Beyer line? I miss my store in Minnesota that had'em all! Spent today making the rounds in Michigan -- 5 hours in the car -- over 100 miles and hit 4 shops total... What a bummer! Boy was I spoiled in the Twin Cities! Thanks in...

Well, I'm back from visiting my parents in Ottawa, ON. Basically, two weeks of shopping for me (and DH) while they played with their granddaughter. I successfully dragged DH to just about every quilt shop in the Ottawa area. The only one I didn't get to was Julee's in Osgoode cuz it was a little...

DH and son were involved in the cub's Father & Son BBQ last night... They had to cook sausages or burgers, and points were given for how well things were done and presentation. My lot came second! :) Home made beef burgers, home made tomato ketchup, a salad of tomatoes, basil and olives, and a...

Jan wrote: I know this is way off topic... but when we've been house hunting, I keep seeing window film that looks like stained glass. I would love to find some, but not having much luck..... quilting designs would be wonderful, but not mandatory..... anyone know of a supplier?? Didn't...

Just thought I'd share the way to achieve more quilting time. Woohoo no more housework - lots 'n lotsa quilting time. GOOD MORNING My face in the mirror Isn't wrinkled or drawn. My house isn't dirty. The cobwebs are gone. My garden looks lovely

I've identified all the quilts and noted the awards. http://community.webshots.com/user/clooniff Betty in CT

Has anyone else had problems getting to the site for Quilter's Corner Etc. #151 on the list. The web site is www.quiltsinmontana.com. I keep hitting a dead end and it the last site I need to do. Deni from burnaby bc canada

.... I will be visiting Cape Cod for the next week. But I am leaving a 110 lb Chocolate Labrador Retriever and a 6'1", 170 lb, 19 year old DS to guard the (admittedly meager) stash. So, don't even think about it! 'course anyone who knows about Labs knows that they can be bribed by any food at all....

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~dogsnus/images/AGenetic%20Mod2.jpg 47" x 67" This one started with that rust color that I wanted to go with aquas and greys. They're not really colors that go together so I wanted to give them a try. The pink clashes too. I wanted to make it all work. As...

Well as you know Gerty was out getting fixed. Came home today and alas, cruel world, she is unfixable. Her Timing Belt "perished" was the word he used and he could not obtain spare parts as Wertheims are no longer made. She came home with most of her insides in an old ice cream bucket. What...

I think I'm all set up! My new email address is hicall80 @ mchsi.com (just remove the spaces) Please update your address books and your directories, this address is effective immediately. Woohoo! Karen, Queen of Squishies and keeper of the Hug...

The minkee arrived a few minutes ago. It's purple, very plushy like a super velvet, very soft, very drapey. I only took it out of the box to look at it and I'm covered with little shreds of purple. The back is a slippery acetate, I think. I can't imagine using this as a quilt backing. There are...

Well, a day late and a dollar short as my mother used to say, but better late than never I always say! http://www.alexandersonquilts.com/simplyquilts/simplyquilts.php?action=1&month=07&year=2004 The 1000 series shows appear again starting Monday, July 12th. There are 4 of them, all on...

I have received a quilt top that belonged to my great grandmother. It is the Grandmothers flower garden. It is hand stitched. The blocks are together, pieced to the edge on about 1/3 of the top. Are there any instructions on how the piece these tiny blocks so I can finish the top.. 2nd question...

Hi, I think the last one ended up in the wrong place.. I was wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get the pattern for the double wedding ring quilt.. thanks ...fliss

Hej everybody!!!! First I just want to thank all the r.c.t.q.ers who helped out with their good advice!!! What a helpful group!!!! :-) There were 25 artists participating in the two day long Konstrunda (Open Studio Days) and we'd all chipped in a little bit of money as well as getting some from...

Could SKS please post the stack and slash links again. I thought I'd saved them, but can't find them now. Thank you Sarah

Has anyone heard anything from Ruth in Happy Camp? She posted often then just disappeared, about the time there were several storms, etc. in her area. I certainly hope nothing happened to her. Gen