http://tinyurl.com/fltw4 Definitely the biggest medallion of any kind that I've ever made. The compass is 48" across. Finished quilt will be about 64" square. The background is a black batik with slight shadings of blue that set off the compass nicely. This one is going to raise money for...

Today must really be my lucky day. It's not even lunch time here, and I've already won the Spanish Lottery, the Euro Lottery, the European lottery (not sure how this is different than the Euro Lottery), the Irish Lottery, the Australian lottery (twice), the Russian lottery and a nameless Polish...

famous sculptor jumping show videopodcast http://web.mac.com/hihipod/iweb/hihipod/hihiart/hihiart.html

I'm piecing a top of Shoofly blocks. Each block is 6" square and the colours are dark brown and light brown (all woth golden speckles - kind'a). Half of the squares are with dark background, half with light, and I'm going to put them together checkerboard. Any suggestions for quilting pattern?...

thanks to the RCTQ quiltmaker who sent me a lovely lime green squishie and a lovely card with QI pics, for my birthday Cathy in BC

Here is a photo of the hand-pieced quilt I've been working on. I need advice. Am I finished or do you think it would look better with a border? If so, suggestions would be appreciated. It's twin size, but could be larger and still be fine. I can't start quilting it for a while - thumb...

PMS Blues! turn the sound up Dolly Parton's New Song This is hilarious and actually being sung by "Dolly Parton" HAVE YOUR SOUND ON!! click on bad girl below

I emailed Phyliss, and received this reply: Howdy. Long time no see. So far the fires that they thought would head up to Big Bear have changed direction a bit. Big Bear is OK for now. Of course that can change. As you might remember, I lived in Palm Springs for 40 years. Nine months ago we moved...

I am lost for words.....I love....love...love...this quilt. It's me all the way.....Thank you so much. I cried when I opened my package. This is so personalized. I love Campbell's Soup stuff and I was like "WOW" and all..... I was actually a Campbell's Soup Girl for a food show once! I don't...

Sad news. One of my favorite quilt shops is closing. The owner has decided to retire. Iffin' you are in the SF bay area, it is likely worth a trip to pick up some goodies during their sale. Sniffle. Now where will I buy my quilt backings now that Carolea's Knitche is closing. ...

Hi all, just a quick note to say I'll be away from the computer for a couple of weeks. My Dad died yesterday (Sunday here in Oz) and I am flying to Brisbane tonight. I won;t have access to a computer and probably won't have time to check with a funeral to arrange and all the other things that go...

For those of you who had been asking: http://librarydust.typepad.com/library_dust/2006/07/one_of_our_read.html Michael McGrorty

I am looking to buy a hand quilting frame / hoop. Does anybody have any opinions as to whether a hoop or a Q snap quilting frame is better? Also what is the difference between a simple quilting frame and a tapestry frame? Thank you Sarah

Using a Yahoo group for collecting all our "stuff" in one place? I was just posting a message on one of the Yahoo groups I moderate and I looked at all the extras that are included with a group. There is a database, an address book, a recipe file, a blank template that can be used for other kinds...

Early Monday at 8 AM, DH is scheduled for out patient Para-thyroid surgery. Please join me and say a quick prayer and think warm thoughts that he will come through the surgery OK. Thanks bunches! Barbara in SC

We'll I FORCED myself to sit down last night and finish the last bit of quilting that was holding up the completion of this quilt (Isn't it amazing what we do - or don't do - to put off finishing a quilt!). Anyhow, something DONE for a change! Thought I'd share. This quilt is actually rather...

Another birthday squishie thank you! Thanks to the person who wishes to remain anonymous! -- Susan in Kingston ON sewing table complete, now back to quilting! http://community.webshots.com/user/sbtinkingston

I am about half way thru piecing a small friendship star quilt. I'm using very bright fabrics and a black background. The start are made up of 14 different fabrics, so I am doing my planning on a small (36 X 36) design wall. I want to see which fabrics should go where. Anyway, I have come to...

Yikes, I just did a count at work and with a small workforce of just under 40 people, there are 7 joining the gramdma brag club and 3 having babies of their own! I am known at work as the quilter and now find myself in the pickle of ...do I make 10 quilts (presumablly in the next 6 months ) or...

Hey all you up country people who live in snow country. I need your advice. I am making a DWR quilt for my niece who is moving from Arizona to Pennsylvania. She definately will need a winter quilt. So what kind of batting should I use. I have Warm and Natural but I think its too thin for the...