What in the procedure for stitching in the ditch? Where would I start to make it the easiest? And would I use the walking foot? I am doing some 'forward planning"! Thanks. hh

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Hi Carole, Thanks for the lovely turquoise squishie...I've not posted for quite some time...found you in the directory. I love your return mail addy...An RCTQ Quiltmaker...what a good mystery. Have to go somewhere to give you all a good travelogue. -- Sandi in New Westminster B.C. Queen of...

I don't have that many, so I've not organised them, but I'm getting to the point where if I don't do it soon, it will become a big job. How do others do it? I'm unsure whether to go for just primary and secondary colours and put tertiaries into whatever is nearest. What about light/medium/dark...

My dear friend Jane passed on yesterday morning. I am happy for her relief from suffering, the cancer had taken over her body. I'm sorry I have been so out of touch with everyone lately. Far too much going on here currently and I just haven't been able to keep up with it all. The loss of Jane...

As many of you now, I sew blankets for dogs and cats awaiting adoption at more than a dozen rescues. I also make them fleece tug toys, squeaky toys and cat nip bags with the help of so many wonderful people here on this board. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I am often asked how they can help...

As promised, Here are two pics of the newest quilt. It is an Irish double chain. One view shows it on the bed and the other shows it in place on the rack at the foot of the bed. There is a bolster in place, which houses some extra pillows. That was made from leftover fabric from the main bed quilt....

Have any of you seen the : Michigan Lighthouse Fabric Panels Are they worth getting? What is the price? Can one of you get 2 panels for me? I'll happily reimburse you for them. Please email me at : Butterfly dash Wings at cox dot net My Bro LOVES the Lighthouses and this would be perfect...

Because the quilt I'm starting has so many different fabrics in it I prefer to skip the prewashing process. A couple of the fabrics have been tested for color bleeding and will be treated with Retayne to prevent any more bleeding. My question is does it make any difference if some fabrics in...

Our Quilt guild is having a contestfor the best FABRIC BOOK. I now about childrens feel and touch books but iam looking for "how toos" for an adult inspired book and how to make them. Lots on how to make a book but not a Fabric book. Any Ideas? ceegee

Not so long ago someone posted pictures of some gorgeous little favour boxes made of fabric. They were beaded and embroidered. The thread included links to other box designs for similar items. I have searched and Googled but I can't find them. Grateful if anyone can help by pointing me in...

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bevsbooties2.html http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/preemies.html just something to take a look at Larisa

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Hello all My insanity continues as I teach, take 8 credits of computer classes to learn the software I am required to teach with, and get myself and my students ready for state competition, of which I organize the contest part. Sleep is a greatly desired rarity. Anyways, on top of all of this...

I made a nice pot of soup today; it's chilling and waiting for tomorrow. Meanwhile, please help me. I added a can of original Rotel which I assumed (yes, I know) was not as hot as the others. Mercy. Wonder what I can add to the soup to absorb some of that heat? Potatoes? Rice? some cotton...

For those of you freezing - we nudged a balmy 46 degrees here today on the edge of the Wimmera. Of course that's centigrade! so about 115F on the "old" scale. A "cool" change has just blown in and the temp has dropped to a more bearable 36C/97F in the past half hour. Hopefully it will...

Hi Jeanne Tried emailing you, but it bounced.... can you email me??? Displayed email addy is correct......... Patti in Seattle

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/549373692HQQTAt I've put up pictures of my pieced and paper-pieced Feb. blocks. I'll be glad to finish with March's blocks so that maybe I can get this quilt together in time to be a Mother's Day gift for my mom. Carole D. - Retired and loving it in the...

I am in dire need of some assistance. My wife the quilter (see "pineywoodspiecing.com") put this impossible task on me. we would like some information on a magazine article. Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, july/august 1985, issue 174, page 43, title" Modern Quilting: Pretty Kettle of Fish". Been to...

Well, DUH!! This is a public service announcement. When you are handling your rotary cutter, please remember that the blade is sharp. This is true even if you are using a circle cutter with teeny tiny blades. Those cute little blades are capable of cutting at least two fingers!! So, be...