Has anyone ever hand quilted a quilt using fusible batting? I read a bunch of past posts saying it's not recommended, it's stiff, and the (machine) needle gets sticky (when MQing)...but I wanted to know if any of you REBELS out there tried to HQ with it yet. My mom's Singer hates me and my...

Hi there! I belonged to this group years ago and someone that received my opihi shell angel ornament in a swap contacted my sister on FB but she lost your name and I can't find you! So if you're reading this, reply. It's me, A Joy in Hawaii, and I can make you another.

Hi All! Happy Holidays! It's been a lot better than I thought it would be =) and thank many of you for that! I'm snooping around my mom's house and unveiled her Singer treadle machine - given to her by my sister's friend. Well, it's rusty but pretty. That's about all I know about her. Have a...

I'm in tears because I am so thankful. There is still so much goodness in the world. I want to share the thanks I have with all of you... For the first squisher/thunker: It has been a rough end of the year for me so thank you again for your thoughtfulness! I got your squishie, okay, another...

A Janome Jem Gold sewing machine!!!! Thank you, you know who you are! You are a wonderful person. You have brightened my Christmas. I'm sorry for the trouble that you have been having publicly on this NG. You don't deserve it. You deserve so much more! It looks like things are turning around...

Hello Group, I ran short on two sides of outer border butterfly print. I have two pieces that I can match up and make them long enough. Is there a sure fire way of piecing them to match perfectly? TIA

Good day to all. I am about to begin cutting out a double wedding ring quilt for future granddaughter-in-law. I would love to have input about how to proceed. I have 33 fat quarters washed and pressed. Have figured how many of each template I need to cut from each fat quarter. What is the...

Hello Group, I'm always amazed at the help and information one can get here in this group. I have a Brother Sewing Machine about 35 to 40 years old. Still in pretty good shape. It is an Opus 821A. Would anyone have a manual for this model or know where I can get one. I googled with no good...

I have purchase (to be shipped Friday) from http://www.christianlanequilters.com a whole cloth quilt top, the batting, the backing and they will baste it together for me. Its for my DIL. She chose the tea-dyed top in the garden bouquet pattern. I am fairly new to quilting having made a log cabin...

Hi All, I heard a quilt guild member saying three of them were signed up for a quilting cruise in July 2009. Even though we live in PA they will embark from Washington State. Is anyone here going to Alaska, if so who are the featured quilters? Sounds interesting. Alice

Ladies here is a site which features the quilts on sale today and tomorrow here in south central PA. Thought you might want to take a look http://bellevillemennoniteschool.org/news/schoolsale.phtml

arrived and it is perfect. Thank you, jennellh !!!!! I will quilt this weekend. Pictures soon! -- Tricia in TX http://photos.yahoo.com/momiixii

I haven't posted here in awhile....life or something like it!!! But, I am now ready to quilt a finish top and I can't find my power cord to the sewing machine. We have recently replaced every piece of flooring in the house and stuff got packed up and moved out and moved back in. Anyway, I...

Is there a pattern called "Anniversary"? I know about wedding ring, double wedding ring, contrary wife and ornery husband, and I just saw the 'essence of yesteryear' in my new Quiltmaker magazine, in honor of their 25th anniversary. I'm asking because the women's club at our church has held a...

I sent you a squishee that was returned. I think I remember a move in your life. email me privately please with a new address. thanks, Tricia http://photos.yahoo.com/momiixii

Hey, I'm trying to locate for a friend... the 9 patch pattern that you cut up again and sew back together. I think we discussed it here and someone had a photo of one they had made. don't care if the pattern isn't free. If this rings a bell and you have slashed up a 9 patch, I'd love to hear...

Here's the deal: I am working on a log cabin with a twist for my son. He chose the fabric and it isn't all 100% cotton (a first for me, but it is working okay) The problem is I didn't get enough of two of the fabrics. I have been to every JoAnn's in the Houston area and one in OKC, and one...

I have been birthday squished anonymously!!! Thanks so much. You made my day. Tricia http://photos.yahoo.com/momiixii

What is the coolest couple costume you've seen or dressed as???? Desperate for ideas --- the party is next week! Thanks, Tricia

any experience? Good stuff? bad? I was thinking about getting some for a Halloween quilt in my head with fabrics from Wendy's swap last year! I love fondling fabric!! I'd love to hear from those who have used it. thanks,