Earlier this year, I did a program for our church circle to demo a couple of quilts that are really quick and easy and look more complicated than they are. That resulted in two baby/child quilts that will now be donated. One was a Disappearing 9-patch, and the other was a Warm Wishes. You can...

I am on the cusp of trading my Janome 5700 for a mechanical machine. I've tried both the Janome 1600 and the Babylock model that's comparable and find (disconcertingly) that I like the Babylock better. Although it's lighter, it seems quieter and smoother. Also, it has an extended bed and the Janome...

On 10/06/2012 10:18 PM, Susan Torrens wrote: I've been working at our Quilts Kingston (Ontario Canada) quilt show since Thursday morning early. We had a wonderful show. We were using a new venue (much improved over the old one), we had to construct over 200 new quilt stands, so there was...

The chronicles continue.... I'll jump in here before Judy in Maine logs on! It has been difficult to get online to rctq as we are busy during the day and at night, either the accom does not have wifi or we are busy getting travel info. A big thing is --- my twin sister Pam, is presently up in...

The Minnesota Quilt Show will be this week in Rochester. Detailed info at http://www.cvent.com/events/mq-2012-quilt-show-and-conference/event-summary-a00fa6898b294dabb2da0725179c8ec7.aspx. I'm taking a class from Maxine Rosenthal on Wednesday and will probably be at the show sometime or other...

I've posted some new pictures on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1283029991345.2038579.1097952730&type=1&l=d2a987aaeb. They're public, so you should be able to see them. The new ones a - The purple reversing to scarlet pastoral stole that I made as a gift for a...

Getting a little better with the longarm: finished a quilt begun by a dear friend. http://wordinpatchwork.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/sunshine-beyond-remembering-judy/ Pastor Kim Graham Bridges Christian Community of Home Churches at LaRosa THE WORD IN PATCHWORK http://wordinpatchwork.wordpress.com

I think my paws are well enough that I can sew again. There is still some significant inflammation in the bottom joint and the ball of my right thumb, so I still have to go easy. Going easy will not be difficult at the moment because we are still in the midst of moving DD3 upstairs one floor...

Reuben Alexander arrived this morning by c-section. 7lbs.10oz. Our first Grandchild, and probably our only one. Quilt just finished in time! Pictures of the quilt will follow when I've taken them! -- Granny at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside

Due to the popularity of the Survivor shows, Texas is planning to do one entitled, "Survivor-Texas Style." The contestants will all start in Dallas, then drive to Waco, Austin, San Antonio, over to Houston and down to Brownsville. They will then proceed up to Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, Odessa,...

Over the years I've purchased several cordless, hand-held vacuum cleaners and each has been a big disappointment. Does anybody own one that has good really suction and is easy to use (no big complicated hassle to use attachments, etc.) Or do you have one that I should avoid? TIA Leslie & The...

I finished a Warm Wishes quilt for my sister-in-law, who's been battling some health issues. I posted one pic on FB, but there are a couple more he http://www.flickr.com/photos/10111779@N02/?uploaded=4&magic_cookie=ac4dafe470aea0cd1818a5566d3d5a1a It'll be on its way to her tomorrow! --...

More than self-indulgence this time: together with photos of the smaller version of this quilt, the pattern for Beyond Beginners is up on my blog http://wordinpatchwork.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/beyond-beginners-free-quilt-pattern/ Apparently, the facebook group for RCTQ is either a. not...

Looking for suggestions - know this has been asked before and have googled the subject and got some ideas firm that. Thinking about a game where everyone gets a safety pin upon arrival and collects the from whomever says the word of the day. We are at retreat Thursday through Sunday and thin we...

Saw this in a quilt shop e-mail. ------------------------------------------------ A rabbi, a priest and a minister got together for lunch once a week. One day, one made the comment that preaching to people wasn't really all that hard. A real challenge would be to preach to a bear. One thing led...

Howdy! Not my shop, just a great place to shop in northern Illinois, in my hometown. Wish I was closer: Old Times - Quilters Heaven 3 DAYS ONLY OLD TIMES - ANNIVERSARY SALE

Wow! If a quilter posts a picture of a finished product, and nobody sees it, is she happy dancing alone? I've never had quite such a massive non-response: even more, I've never seen the group quite so quiet! Is it something I said or has everyone gone away? Not only didn't anyone respond to my...

I've finally got my act in gear after a long blah period: my new-to-me "long arm" is part of the kick-in-the-but. STEEP learning curve, especially since this old Consew was meant for pantograph basic stuff, NOT McTavishing, but I'm slowly learning. First project completed was my Beyond...

DH asked me a simple question. "What do they call english muffins in England?" "Crumpets? American muffins? Back muffins? Hockey pucks?" I guessed. He flashed me the eyeball that has "Good grief woman!" inscribed on the retina. Then went back to his violin forum where they are apparently...

Okay, you "know everything" quilters including the lurkers who just pop by and never say a word. I need guidance. For years, I've bought and tried to find the perfect dear little pepper plant that is low-growing and produces wee peppers that look like Christmas tree lights. It matters...