The other day my grandmother bought me some thread. I just noticed that one of the colors is for hand quilting. Can I still use that on my sewing machine? I've noticed its alot stiffer than the usual thread, and I dont want to harm my machine. TIA Cheryl

I finished my first class project for Self Expressions at QU! Woo Hoo! Now I can allow myself to look at other people's stuff! At least, until tomorrow when I start the next piece. A special "thank you" to Diana, for leading my down that dark road to becoming a Bead Slu...er, .... Bead...

For the first time in weeks I went to msgr this morning and realised how long it was since I chatted. Since most of the names there are on rctq I should explain that my vision (or lack thereof) make msgr very hard for me and I rarely use it now. If anyone wants to "chat" (eg. for Electric Quilt...

So, today I spent several hours unpacking the stash and putting it back on its shelves which DH helped me set up in the loft. It's a great way to get reacquainted with what you have. I ended up with a box full of "ohmigosh, where did that come from and how quickly can I make it go aways". There...

I was squished today! I already thanked the squisher privately, but wanted to share with y'all too! I got a lovely batik (i think, LOL) in earth tones and a little purple. Thanks again!! Toni / Indiana

Thank you Marcella! I love the fabric. I want to make a "birthday banner" with fabrics I have collected. They are also fun and festive. Linda in Tx

My son would like a quilt with plaid fabrics but not too "busy". Something soothing and easy on the eyes. I even ordered the book "Mad About Plaids" but didn't find what I wanted in it. I'm thinking maybe mixing some plaids with solids in a simple pattern? Any suggestions? I would love to...

I am just going to copy and paste the letter I received today. "JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW I GOT A CALL FROM BRENDA THIS AM. THE NIGHT THAT SHERRILL GOT HOME FROM OKLA CITY, AT 11PM BRENDA GAVE SHERRILL HER PAIN MEDS, PLUS THE SLEEPING PILL THE DR. PRESCRIBED FOR HER. BRENDA WOKE UP YESTERDAY AM...

At my quilt retreat, we did an indigo and shirting block exchange. I've sewn up about a hundred more blocks (they're small blocks!), and I'm running out of indigo. We're using reproductions of late 1800's / early 1900's indigos -- these are fabrics that are mostly medium to dark blue (think...

Ok, so I decided to take the plunge and start the quilting part of this baby quilt I"m making, and y'all should know that the quilting is the part I don't much like. sigh So I'm sewing along and the machine decides to skip a stitch or ten, before starting again. (I'm freemotion quilting...

Help! I need to know pros and cons on the Juki TL98Q and the Janome 1600P. I have a price quote of $799, free shipping on both of them (but just for the next two weeks), so price isn't the issue. I have a Little Gracie II that I haven't put together yet. I was going to use my workhorse Viking...

Well ... I tried... let's see if it works... Decided it was time to try to get some of my photos up where I could share them.... of some of my quilts from the past 5 years (I started in 1999). Here they a http://community.webshots.com/user/Candy_Jar_Swap I made the mistake of starting my...

when I traded in my brother nx I kept the extra bobbins I had purchased. anyone would like them? I'll be happy to trade them for a FQ. I think I have 10. trading worked fine with the walking and stippling foot so I thought I'd try again... maybe we could do this with extra gadgets? it is not sth...

I had read several posts here recommending going to see Ricky Tims. I definitely second that after attending his 2 day seminar in Portland Oregon. (http://www.rickytims.com/rtqs.htm) I enjoyed his seminar very much. He covered a wide range of topics so even though one particular technique might...

Thank you sooooooo much Marcella. The birthday fabric is wonderful, love the colours, it gives me an excuse to go and make something special for me!!! I am so thrilled with it - THANK YOU!!!!! Janner Cornwall UK

Ok , can anyone tell me what size a FQ is in cm?? Jessamy?? Can you help me out here? Pulleeze?? FiederFQEls

We are continuing history with our squishies - we just have a name for them! Check it out: http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/pioneer.htm Dannielle

Sorry this is late. I was busy working on a quilt! http://www.kjbeanne.com/rctqfaqs.htm# -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm un-STUFF email address to reply

When I got home from a few days back in Ohio, I had a boat load of mail waiting for me. Lots of squishies... not for me personally tho... Candy Swap fabrics... A few FQ's coming in from the Get It Done in 2005 Challenge. And a big box... my quilt "Home is Where the Heart Is" is back from my...

on, ready for this....Sesame Street! I watch mostly kids shows with DD being not quite 2 and have taken to noticing where things are, like quilts and other decorator things. Telly has a log cabin block quilt on his bed in nice shades of green plus tan, red and white and he has a chest at the end...