Forum: Quilting
November 6th 10, 01:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 316
Long Arming
On Nov 4, 11:47*am, amy in SoCal wrote:
Danielle,
Good for you! where are you located and do you have a price list yet?
I think if you search the groups, you may come up...
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Forum: Quilting
June 27th 10, 02:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,607
I'm not in the mood....
I don't think mine is summer doldrums, although the heat may have a
bit to do with it. I did a generous twin sized quilt in very long
sittings between Sunday and Wednesday, then prepped it for the...
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Forum: Quilting
January 30th 10, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
Jinny Beyer
On Jan 29, 7:21*pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Jinny gave a talk here a few years ago. She is as gracious as she is
talented.
She is also a very speedy hand piecer. I think...
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Forum: Quilting
January 30th 10, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
Jinny Beyer
On Jan 29, 7:17*pm, Louise in Iowa nieland1390@mchsi-dot-com wrote:
I'm jealous! I've always admired Jinny's work and would love to take a
hand-piecing class from her. I think if I could ever...
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Forum: Quilting
January 30th 10, 12:11 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
Jinny Beyer
Ok, so I was lucky enough to meet Jinny at her shop when I went on a
shop hop with a friend a few months ago. I was actually excited to be
in the presence of "celebrity" and was probably a bit shell...
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Forum: Quilting
January 10th 10, 12:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
I have a new baby - but I need help!!!
*breathe in* *breathe out* *breathe in* *breathe out*
Ok, calming down now. I'm just totally excited to have her here and I
want to use her NOW! I have to get a belt and probably have to do...
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Forum: Quilting
January 10th 10, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
I have a new baby - but I need help!!!
I have an antique treadle sewing machine sitting in my dining room!
No, I didn't invite it over for dinner! I asked it to move in with
me! However, this machine is very old, I have never had/used...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 09, 02:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,958
The Annual Christmas Wish List
Watch her sew? *Are you kidding? *All that blood, screaming and
hollaring? *She and daughter watch hockey whilst sewing.
I'm thinking of a Sid Crosby Fathead for the sewing room.
Frank...
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Forum: Quilting
September 10th 09, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 377
OT? Cotton Clothesline
I know that I am not the only one addicted to making those fabric
wrapped coil bowls. I am trying to find the best place to purchase
the clothesline, but having a hard time finding anything worth...
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Forum: Quilting
August 8th 09, 12:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Piecing Thread
Ok, I really like my Star thread, 50/3, in about three different
colors. It only costs about $5 a spool, but I am tired of trying to
find it in the stores and am wanting to order online. ...
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Forum: Quilting
June 6th 09, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 785
Storm at Sea
Ok, I know that this one is calling me, so I'm starting to look at the
patterns now (well, not RIGHT now, but you get the idea). Is the
pattern at Quilter's Cache necessarily the best/easiest method...
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Forum: Quilting
May 27th 09, 11:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 976
What binding?
I have gone through my fabric a bazillion times (ok, maybe not THAT
many) but I just cannot seem to get the right binding for this baby
quilt: ...
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Forum: Quilting
May 5th 09, 10:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,238
2009 - A Year of Transition
No, I didn't mark it off topic, 'cause it isn't!
I have been a long time piecer. Not much of a finisher, of most
things. However, for some reason, this year is starting out to be a
bit different...
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Forum: Quilting
April 28th 09, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,095
Disappearing Nine Patch - Math help
Ok, so I want to make a disappearing nine patch...but how big do I
make the original squares so that my final piece ends up being 12"
finished? I came up with 4 2/3" and that is totally not making...
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Forum: Quilting
February 23rd 09, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 816
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Forum: Quilting
February 19th 09, 03:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 664
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Forum: Quilting
February 18th 09, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 508
Artful bras...
I have to say that I think my favorite is the watermelons! I don't
know why, probably reminds me of something that happened when I was
young...but still daggone hilarious to me!
The monkeys are...
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Forum: Quilting
February 18th 09, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 664
Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla - Oh My!
And yes, this is on topic! Anyone interested in a neapolitan block
swap? Pink, brown and cream, 6 inch blocks to be posted in the mail
by about June 1st - ish? Just starting to get a show of...
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Forum: Quilting
February 17th 09, 02:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,078
What to do with quilts that have no receipent
Maureen,
I would be more than happy to have your quilts here with me!! I'll
appreciate every scrap of fabric and every stitch of thread! My
addy's in the directory!
I don't have that many around...
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Forum: Quilting
February 14th 09, 04:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 893
Layout thoughts and Ideas requested!
Your quilts are just gorgeous! I love the Candy Cane, along with
quite a few others! I hope to achieve a completed quilt collection of
photos of my own some day!
Dannielle
On Feb 13, 5:36*pm,...
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Forum: Quilting
February 13th 09, 01:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 0
Views: 288
Layout thoughts and Ideas requested!
I remember Mz Sairey posting here. I didn't remember the narrow red
border though!
Thanks!
Dannielle
On Feb 12, 8:33*pm, Ginger in CA wrote:
Used to be Mz Sairey was a...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 09, 08:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 893
Layout thoughts and Ideas requested!
Mz Sairey strip? I'm interested in hearing about this. But you are
pushing the red and that is where I was thinking of going when I
started doing this whole thing. Hmmm, maybe my first instincts...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 09, 08:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 893
Layout thoughts and Ideas requested!
Julia,
I figured with all of the extra seams next to the binding it would be
difficult for two reasons, sewing over the seams themselves (the added
bulk) and the tendency for the ends of those seams...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 09, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 893
Layout thoughts and Ideas requested!
Ok, so I have 12 (3 x 4) beautiful log cabin blocks, sized 12 1/2"
unfinished. The blocks are rainbow colored. I started with a red
square in the middle, then added orange, yellow, green, blue...
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 09, 02:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088
Favorite Hand Needles?
I'm ready each and every reply, and making a chart of notes! Don't
think by my being quiet that I'm not paying attention to the
responses!!!
Thanks to everyone for their help!
Dannielle
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