Aloha everyone, For those of you who may be interested in Hawaiian quilting I just wanted to let you know that there are lots of Hawaiian quilt patterns for download at great prices at QuiltsHawaii.com. You can also join the QuiltsHawaiiHui and get the same patterns and more exclusive to...

Where do I find a pattern for the Courthouse steps? I have been googleing and many do come up, but no patterns. -- Christina Hilburn Web Site: http://gardenbreeze.us Gardening Photos from 05 : http://gardenbreeze.us/coppermine/index.php Quilting Photos:...

Hi Everyone, I'm back after just over a year's absence from the group. I still have the RCTQ picture directory in my webshots. It probably needs some updates or new additions. http://community.webshots.com/user/christinark If you have a new/updated picture you would like to send me, please...

Ava Michelle has finally arrived! She was born at 12:47 am on October 20, 2005 weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Proud papa said she was beautiful and very pink. They had not yet measured her for length when he called me so I have to get that detail yet. Everyone is doing wonderfully and...

Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not sure if I should be taking somethign to work on, so I am -- just in case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've been working on it...

I am a confirmed EQ user myself but some of you might be interested. I have QP3 (very old now) and it is a good program. Does anyone know if this means there is a new version coming out? QUILT-PRO VERSION 5: FANTASTIC FALL SALE! Quilt-Pro Systems is pleased to announce our Fantastic Fall Sale...

I was pressing on some Daisy Scout patches today, and grabbed a bit of handy fabric to use as a press cloth. Ooops! The iron had some gunk on it and it transfered to this lovely yellow sun fabric I have! So, 2 questions. How do I clean the gunk off my iron, using only things I have in the house -...

Hi gang! I am so excited! I am headed for my first quilt retreat this weekend. I've started packing for it and would like to know from anyone who has been what are absolute must-haves? I think I have packed all of the basics, so I'm looking for what would really come in handy. BTW, I'm taking a...

I have just been diagnosed with Lyme Disease. I've been in a lot of pain for months and finally have an answer. Has anyone here had it, or a family member maybe. What were your experiences, how long did it last, do you feel better, etc. Darn ticks!!!!! Denise

Anyone know the best length to make a table runner? I plan on making one for my mom for Christmas. The table is 42" round. I want to use the 12" Oregon Trail block. Check here (scroll to bottom), http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/OntheOregonTrailBlock.html Should I make 4 blocks and have it hang...

Initial testing has shown that my unborn granddarling my son is expecting may have Spina bifida. Further testing is being done to determine if this is the case or not. They are both pretty stressed about this, and of course we are very concerned as well. All prayers for this little one will...

This morning's paper has an ad from a law office. "New location, all files intack". Polly

I just returned home from my first day of a 4 day workshop with Ruth McDowell. Wow!!! Last night she did a slide show and commentary. How magnificent some of her works are. She has a great set of WebPages to be viewed. Today we were working from our photo enlargements and deciding...

here is a link to some of the photos I took in my new sewing room :-) Hope you enjoy them. Sharon in Montreal http://community.webshots.com/user/shemie

I have been working on a wholecloth for about 2 years. Finally finished and realized that at some time I clipped too close to the fabric and has a cut about 1/4 long. Not near a quilting line. Any ideas of how to perform an invisible mend? Bob in TX

This morning, at 8 a.m., I left the house and went to a garage sale that advertised quilting fabric, but they wouldn't open until 9. I dropped some books off at the library and went back and sat until they opened about 5 minutes early. I was the first one in the garage and told her I'd take all...

I make beautiful quilts, but I'm hopeless with a garment. So when the LQS scheduled sewing classes, I signed up. Having a project isn't required, but recommended. So with the next class coming up on Tuesday the 11th and being zippers, I leafed through my very small collection of patterns and...

Okay, the first part of my other thread has gotten plenty of answers (the favorite color to use in a quilt part) but the second part hasn't so I'm going to try it here on a different thread since it really is a different topic basically. So here goes: On the topic of my "wedding quilt" which will...

finished first cream coloured roman shade for our bedroom yesterday. saw it had a couple of odd stains from being dragged around that I thought would show with the light coming through (probably water marks). decided to wash it before hanging it. it shrunk! a lot! its not wide enough for the window...

On the phone with the momma, she says she has two cool postcards. Florida card from Paulette in WV Scotland -- Thanks Jo! Mom says you are all coming out with the most awesome pictures! Thanks a bunch gals! Thanks, Tricia