Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine? TIA, Taria

If all goes well, the sweet sixteenth Directory will be delivered via email over the next few days. It was ready on April 1 but with all the talk of the virus and such, I didn't want to take a chance of it getting swallowed up in the Ethernet. I have to send it out in small batches to stay...

I am considering putting together a video to help instruct others to qpplique covering the different applique techniques. Do you feel this would be helpful and how much would that information be worth to you, (in a dollar amount)? ------------------------------------- May the Lord Bless You and...

What is the secret to getting such nice points in quilts - I have a terrible time not squishing some of them - I notice how beautiful Kathyl's are - and so many others on here do beautiful ones too ... maybe that's why I like applique better than piecing. I'm a lost cause. Sharon (N.B.)

As we all love to discuss Peeps at this time of the year. Easter – the annual Washington Post Peeps diorama contest. Here are the winners: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/04/10/GA2009041001969.html Debbi in SO CA

From the tail end of an article: "Country people once thought lapwing eggs in fields were actually laid by hares. This belief gave rise to the Easter bunny. This bunny is, of course, a hare. Some claim to see in the markings of the full moon a hare holding an egg. The animal is on its side with...

I think you know that I converted a Bernina 1008 into a treadle powered sewing machine. I haven't really gotten into it to any large degree, until now. I am in the middle of the process of quilting another of my "use up all the solids" quilts. I heretofore have only played around with the treadle...

I put a couple of pictures on RCTNP of the quilt I was having trouble with if anyone is interested in looking - oh well, some of the points are squished but it doesn't look too bad. I shall keep a copy of all the hints everyone gave me when I do another quilt like this. Sharon (N.B.)

Kate Don't think you saw my post on this as you were busy a week back. Repeated here if that was the case! G'day Kate Just saw your comment in my webshots album about the challenge quilt I made last month. It came this "II" close to getting a prize! . quilting let me down evidently :( Firstly,...

Anyone have one of these? I bought one but never thought of how far I should be spacing the taks. So I just started firing away. I'm guess I used about 1200 taks and then had to fill in a few spaces with pins. I know even when I used just pins I could use about 400 in a baby panel quilt. I...

I very carefully laid out, sandwiched and pinned a baby quilt last week. I usually do this on the carpet, pegging the backing to the carpet with open safety pins. Only problem? I had a sheet under the quilt. Yep, you see where this is going--pinned through the sheet and had to to undo and...

Hi all The directory has arrived! in all formats no less. Alice is at least up to the "M's" now. Thanks Alice and Karen. Marilyn in Alberta, Canada

I know of a room in Paducah at the Executive Inn that is available for the quilt show. The reservation is for 5 nights, but I believe my friend would be willing to break it up in order to recoup some of her outlay since this has been prepaid. Contact me if you might be interested and I'll put...

Hi all, I finally got my act together and put some finished projects into an album to share - the last 2 years have been fairly tough but these projects kept me motivated. I suffer from depression and use craft as my leveller. Hope you like...

I ran out of fabric when I got to the end of this quilt, plus I lacked enough for the binding. It was some fabric I'd bought last year, and I'd already bought the rest of the bolt at LQS. Couldn't find any more anywhere. So I googled. A website soewhere in Texas came up named "Quiltscapes." I...

We brought Jasmine (aka Jazz) home yesterday. She slept QUIETLY all through the night last night in her crate. Hopefully she'll do the same tonight. She's really a cutie -- but after 24 hours --- I'm questioning my sanity in taking on a new puppy! LOL You can see her he

The store I work in (Country Sampler, Papillion and Omaha Nebraska) has been working with ConKerr Cancer in donating colorful pillowcases for children in local oncology wards. One of our customers was featured last night on local tv as a Heartland Hero. I agree, don't you? Here's a link to the...

I was watching The Quilt Show online the other day and the featured teacher was Elsie Campbell. She does a lot of hand work. There are times when doing hand (or machine work) when you need to measure the 1/4" from the corners. She sticks a piece of quarter inch tape to her thumbnail to use as...

Yesterday I began to get my supplies gathered for the 4 workshops I've signed up for. whew. there's a lot of work! Can't wait! With all the events and workshops to attend, and the meals that must be eaten, and the sleep that must be slept - how will I ever have time to shop?!? Musicmaker

Hi Guys, Well, I didn't have anything quilty lined up for this spring and it was nice not to have to worry about getting something put together and ready for a specific occasion, etc. That all ended today -- BIG time -- LOL. I found out last week that DH of one of the ladies in my...