well, I haven't done any quilting in a while, but...........I *did* get more of the room painted...well, I only have 1 1/3 walls painted, but at least it's getting there. I also have one of my new curtains sewn and hung up, with the next one sitting in the machine ready to go. I have decided that...

Hi, the new Liz again! I have been cruising websites (what a lot of quilt stuff there is out there!) and keep coming across 'paper piecing'. I understand how this works, but have some questions. #1 Wouldn't sewing through paper dull the needle really fast? #2 How do you keep the pieces of fabric...

I will be posting the Simply Quilts program list ahead of schedule this month since we will be on vacation for the rest of the week. I assume that those who will not be watching the Law and Order marathon on Monday may want to see what Simply Quilts show will air, so I want to accomodate those...

I didn't read this, so I have sketchy info here.... While in a waiting room today H was reading the current copy of People magazine and discovered that Arnold Schwarzenegger made his wife (with help) a memory quilt for her BD or anniversary or something. H says it said that A went to many quilt...

Yaaaay! Oh I can't wait to see it, it sounds simply gorgeous. Well done! -- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals "juliasb(nospam)" wrote in...

Directions say to cut strips 2 3/4" X 5". Place a light strip on a dark strip, right sides together, at a right angle, and aligning the corners. Draw a diagonal line across the corner, sew on the line, and trim to 1/4" seam. (Looks just like joining strips on the bias for binding.) Make 240...

Woo Hoo! Yesterday I finished piecing a wild quilt top. The working title is Funky Chicken. This has several chicken prints from the "Fowl Play" line that was popular a few years back. Black, white, yellow, red. BTW, this is for the guild challenge: 'Black & White and ________' (add one or two...

thanks bunches! The dress was finished 10 minutes before we had to leave...lol that's why I complain about not having enough time to finish things..seems to be a pattern/habit in my creative endeavors sigh Musicmaker wrote: Love the family! You are both so impressive in the navy day...

Yes I am happy. Today Dh and DS moved and cleaned my sewing machine. I am happy to say, I am now quilting once again :) I am 5 months behind on my BOM quilt. I have done 1/2 of May so far. but need a brake, so watching some Tv before I try to finish up Mays.

I normally lurk and read all the wonderful things this group shares. I have experienced very pleasant fabric swaps, was able to complete my appliqué chicken thanks to a member, and corresponded with a few of you. I am coming out of lurkdom for a brief bit of news. I am pleased to announce that...

I'd like to join the HUG list. Johanna -- Johanna Koski Finland, Europe

Aloha! How's everybody doing? Me? Too much anxiety. DD#1 is growing up too fast! She's starting preschool on Sept. 2 and I need help QUICK! I need to make her a nap blanket or sleeping bag. It has to be 20"X46". I have Veggie Tales panel fabric and farm print fabric she wants me to use. ...

Congrats on the FOs! I'm dancing in the rain with ya. They are beautiful. I especially like the floral log cabin. Marcia apex, nc "juliasb(nospam)" wrote in message ... Ta TA!!! Announcing the completion and...

WOW! ANd I get to test drive the pattern as well....um, I might take a few months to do it, it is MUCH more intricate than what I am used to doing, but hey...I wanted to expand my quilting horizons! Larisa, suitably impressed Musicmaker wrote: I, being one of the lucky ones who got to test...

I saw a quilt the other day at our LQS that was made with this fabric. The middle section of the quilt was a whole panel of this fabric. It had borders around it. At the top, there was a "border print" border (companion fabric). Betty "QUILTKITTY" wrote in...

Nice collection of quilts! Good job! Debra in Idaho

http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/merseyquilters I hope the photographs do justice to the quality work and effort that all exhibitors put in. Regards, Dave Wood Liverpool Pictorial http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk

I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Quilt making is a simple art and lends itself to many pleasant interludes - while listening to the radio, chatting with friends, or as a bit...

Thanks to everyone that gave me pointers on the problem with the wicked machine. I changed her bobbin and top thread and SHE changed her attitude! lol Thanks again and I'll have to remember this in the future when she starts acting up again. Shelly --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus...

In article , Pat in Virginia writes Here is a request to help spend someone else's money. That is always fun! What newly published quilting book, or durable quilting accessory or tool, would you recommend as a 'prize' for a quilter? Reward for a...