Hi: I'm an experienced quiltmaker, who up until now has only made quilts for my family and friends. Well an acquaintance wants me to make her a rather large 73x73 quilt. I'm not sure what to charge this person and have no idea what the going rate per hour is. I told her that she would need to pay...

This isn't off topic because, though I was awake at 4am (stomach was hurting and sinuses going crazy), and went out to hit the post-Christmas sales, I *never* even got CLOSE to a fabric store (unless you count the piddly department at Walmart). Yep, I was one of the masses...but you know what, it...

Polly Esther wrote: I just tried something new and want you to try it. (For those of you who can already do everything, ignore this.) Lay two different scraps of fabric right sides together and at the same time, cut a 4" square of both. Leave your squares still right sides ...

After 5 years out of employment circus and 25 years out of my preferred field (Library), I have just sent in my application for a dream job. Previously I have worked in Medical and Hospital Libraries; this job is in a Law Library -- but in a firm that specializes in Biomedical corporate clients....

I had to bake a banana nut bread this week in a terrible hurry. Through the years, I have baked hundreds of that ultimate comfort food. I realized that this one was the best one ever. There was no such thing as bananas that were 'just right' so I substituted a cup of baby food bananas. ...

I would like to know how everyone feels about this subject. Not sure when it was last visited. Do you wash or not to wash your fabric before quilting? Barbara

No, I am NOT being funny. I can HAVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Allergy Dr had me try a piece when I was at the Clinic last week ONE PIECE so I chose a Almond Joy (he gave me a few options to try and said to try it whilst I was at the Clinic JUST IN CASE. Most ones he named are 'more wax...

Well, now that it's a reality, I can share my good news! As of this afternoon, I'll be the proud owner of a long-arm quilting machine. I got the call this morning that they'll be here about 4 p.m. to set it up and teach me how to use it. I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it! I took the...

Mine isn't... but I want it to be! So let's share! I'd love to see pictures of your sewing spaces... so please attach a link. Or tell me what works? My room isn't particularly large (12 x 13 thereabouts) with really only 2 walls. The other two a Closet and room entry door; floor to...

When you turn it upside down, of course! http://community.webshots.com/album/524164472uVxTfe Here's where buying fabric indiscriminately is real handy.... I didn't think I'd ever make a quilt with a wheat field... who knew? ;-) (Go away, beggers. This block is going to a dear friend. Those...

Ok, this one has been on my brain for awhile and I thought it might help some of the newer quilters. Heck, might be a refresher for some more experienced quilters as well. I know I don't have much space for fabric, so I only buy the fabric needed for a particular project as I need it. Granted...

We have been at the clinic or the hospital 4 days out of 5 this week. DH's labs are finally stabilized, the swelling has stopped getting bigger, and I think they have achieved the right combination of meds. now. Bob and I both slept a lot last night, which says something in itself. In looking...

I have just had the most awful experience with a person who posts things for sale on QFM. She listed a bunch of quilting related books for sale but said she wanted to charge $2.50 per book to ship them. Well I've done a lot of shipping and I know that media mail is only $1.42 for up to a pound...

Woo hoo! We have an offer. Not a fantastic one, but we have countered. They also wanted to take posession on July 6! LOL! Like I could pack up my sewing room in that time. Linda in Tx

I'm looking for a pattern where it's printed on a piece of paper and you sew your pieces on top. Does that even make sense. I think it's paper piecing. I'm actually looking for the instructions as well. I had them book marked and then my computer crashed. I want to do this with...

I just saw this while checking the morning paper. I would imagine Marlys and her familiy can use all our prayers today. Taria http://vvdailypress.com/2005/112462774266351.html

I have been emailing with a few users of EQ from rctq. How many out there have this software? Or the Quilt Pro program? Or anything like it? No one has been able to tell me so far. Just interested to see if there are enough "virtual quitlers" out there to organise a "virtual swap". Anyone...

Well, exactly like the subject line says -- What is your favorite color to put in a quilt? I haven't actually done one yet but I'm collecting starred fabrics for a quilt for mine and David's bed -- I frequently refer to it as our wedding quilt because it will have bits of fabric in it from...

At last I am finally a NANA2B!! Yesterday my DS and DDIL gave my DH his birthday gift. It was a framed ultrasound of our first grandchild. We were speechless. Tears and laughter all around. Becca is about 7 weeks along and feeling fine. The baby is due around June 3. DS's birthday is June 6....

I got tired of chasing my foot control around the rug while sewing. I have tried mouse mads and other things to no avail. I had some rubber under carpet stuff that we use under some oriental carpets to keep them from slipping. It is thin and rubbery and works well for the carpets so I thought it...