Somehow I have 5" squares of 6 different -yet similar colors of fabric. The light and dark of it are only a few shades apart. Too similar and I cant think of anything that would contrast in a good way. They are all in the "peach" hue. I think I have enough of them all for a couple quilts....any...

Well, I think the Directory is ready to go, but I need a few test entries to make sure everything is working ok. So, the form will be open for the next 15 minutes or so. It would be great to have a variety of entries, some domestic, some international. These will only be test entries - if you...

No, I don't get a share of the profits, but I want to recommend this book, because I think it is excellent: Mariner's Compass Quilts: Setting a New Course New Process, New Patterns, New Projects Author: Judy Mathieson I just did my first ever Mariner's Compass (sorry no pic at this time).

You all don't know how much help you have been to me just getting ready to get started trying to learn to quilt. Can someone please tell me about how many 4 inch squares it would take to make just a plain quilt, no patterns, just squares sewn together? I would like to make it for a full size...

We have borrowed a pooch for a week. Her name is Scamp, and she belongs to friends who are off to a folk/morris dancing festival for a week, after a wedding today, so as this isn't too far away and they couldn't get pooch friendly B&B or camping (and anyway, the pooch would have had to spend...

Last night was Census night in Australia, so we have all been herded, counted and categorised. As I used to work for the Bureau of Stats I dutifully did my bit. But I was disappointed that they no longer have space for some of the lifestyle questions that really used to be interesting (like...

Hi all, I use to post here years ago, always wanted to learn to quilt, when I finally got the nerve to try it my mother got sick and I never did. I am no longer able to use my hands like I use to could and would like to find a precut quilt for a beginner. I also will be machine quilting. ...

I am at wits end again. I know that even though I have bought precut blocks etc, that I will have to do some cutting some time. And even if I don't have to I want to try it and see if I can. Now here is what I need to know. I need to get me a mat, rotary cutter, and rulers, do you...

I've just been looking at http://quilting.about.com/ Its got a new 'Guide' and has really changed. Lots of help for beginners there, and a few useful free patterns and plenty of handy hints. -- Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk) http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin

I just finished the last 2 months of the pieced, paper pieced & appliqué blocks. all my blocks can be found he http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-bom2006-2007 -- Terbear~Curator of the HUG Gallery~ http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/HUGS Teri's quilts~ http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/Tquilts

I finished the duvet cover for DS's twin comforter!!! I have had the fabric for a while now, but decided it needed to get done. Especially since the space cover that I made has seen better days (comforter is actually light blue Winne the Pooh on white background, but nobody remembers...

I just checked the statistics on my Webshots account... my fabric postcards have been viewed 10,225 times! I was shocked and amazed! For those who aren't familiar, here's the link. http://community.webshots.com/album/538623732Ygytfm I'm honored that so many have looked- gee, THANKS!!! For those...

You have all heard about my 18 year old DS - Brilliant, mathematical, ADD, and no sense. In February, when he was driving to a college to make a final decision on which school to attend this fall, he was caught going 83 mph in a 60 mph zone. Because he was still 17, this was sent to Juvenile...

Does anyone have a gadget to make bias binding? Can you use it with straight cut strips to make it easier to make bindings? Thank you Sarah

Just had the bestest meet-up this AM with an RCTQ'er that you'all know as Pati. Did a bit of Drag and Brag and then off to lunch and then to HER quilt shop. I was sooooooooo good and really restrained myself and only picked up 3 Poiples .....why good? Cause they were ON SALE and I didn't go...

Well I have my order finally. It is been so frustrating, I may as well mention the shop - Bear Paw Quilting. I know several of you will stand up and say "They've been great for me!" and that's nice. It wasn't great for me. I ordered 8 yards of fabric back in June. Most shops can get that much,...

Are you able to post again or is your ISP being a flake and no good-nik, impeding the give and take necessary for your Halloween swap? Can you email? Diana -- http://duet.etsy.com

I just finished tying the Purple Monstrosity that I started two years ago during the hurricanes for my Sister in Law. It's in the washer right now, cross whatever you have handy that it doesn't fall apart in the wash... Thanks, Debi (hard to type with your finger crossed... and your eyes)

Finally finished my Weaver Fever quilt.........the beast!!! And doing a very very happy dance!!! I was so worried about the light stitching showing on the dark colours and vice versa when I shouldn't have been........like many of you told me........all at once now..."I told you so" G I'm...

Thanks to a great group of knowledgable people for the many answers to my query about "shirting". I knew if I could find an answer on what it was.....I would probably find it here in your group. I will now go to my fabric store and not be ashamed to ask "Where is the shirting?" Like I know just...