Okay, the Star in my Lone Star is machine quilted. Now I need to put on a binding, and do some hand quilting in the white squares and triangles that surround the Star. I will post pictures when I get the binding on. Merry Some mistakes are too much fun to only make...

Somehow quilting fabric that feels like crap sneaks its way into our stashes occasionally and stays for a very long time. What do you all do with it after you've decided not to use it in a quilt? Yvette

Hi, I am in the beginning stages of researching opening my own quilt/fabric/sewing shop in northern california and I am having a difficult time finding any information on starting such a shop. Does anyone have any information or if anyone can point me in a direction that would be GREATLY...

HELP! I've changed Dad's quilt and need a paper pieced Mallard pattern. Does any one have one they can email? Or Is there anyone with EQ that can take a drawing I have and change to PP? I've been searching the internet all week and have come up with nothing. I really don't want to buy...

Hi all, I have been wanting to put together a webpage to post quilt and other pictures on. I have seen some of your personal webpages. Do any of you use a webpage template that I can just put info in and use? Where can I get it? I already have a webserver (my DH's) so using webshots, etc. is...

I am getting a lot of spam mail- no thank you, I do not need Viagra yet and my hair is plenty thick. DH thinks it is coming from being part of a group. How do you change you email address so that people can't automatically send stuff to you- e.g., you add nospam into your address. thanks much I...

I have a few quilts made by my grandmother that need repair. The pieces have come apart near the borders (like, maybe into the center by about a foot), the back lining has torn, etc. The batting is cotton (of course, since I don't think polyester was around back then). To repair these, what is...

I just found out that some people pay by the received line. How do I respond/stick in my 2 cents worth/rebut/confirm previous messages without including the entire previous message? I have noticed that sometimes a response in inserted in the middle of the previous message, or only a phrase or two...

Ok! A friend bought a lone star at an estate sale. It was only the star, she couldn't figure out how to square the quilt up to border it and asked if I'd do it for her. I thought it'd be no problem, so I said yes. Let me tell ya, IT'S A PROBLEM NOW. lol I need help trying to get the triangles...

http://www.quiltwoman.com/sp_links.cfm While searching around for something entirely different cam across this list of links. -- Mauvice in Central WI USA

Hi, In 2 weeks I will be traveling to Sedona, AZ and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on any quilt shops that I should visit? Thanks! Michelle

Have you seen the new Block Butler design wall, tacky on both sides and leaves no residue on the walls. Looks like I may have to get this. My LQS has just got some in. Take a look. http://softexpressions.com/software/notions/BlkButler.php Lorraine

....on As Time Goes By. Looks very cozy! Wonder if it's store bought. -- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts! http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed

Tonight I saw this at Wendy's question "What does the quilt on your bed look like?". Since the subject got so many very interesting confessions, you might not have had time to read the whole thread and you may have missed Frank Reid's response. It is precious for all quilters, here it is - Will...

This is intriguing me, the seminole patchwork, primarily for clothing. Can anyone recommend any clear, comprehensive, and hopefully full color books? Dwight

How do you keep from getting that stuff all over the iron and ironing board. Please don't tell me to use a pressing cloth..then I just glue everything to the pressing cloth. There must be a trick to this. Carla aka Dumb Dora

Well, my quilted stand kit arrived. It has been stained and I will put it together today. Now for my question - I intend to hand quilt and I had purchased cotton batt, then I was told if I was hand quilting I should only use low loft polyester batt. I now have both batts - what should I...

Our guild's show is this Friday and Saturday in Wenatchee, WA (middle of state). If you're interested in coming, e-mail me and I tell all! Sue B

From another site I infest: Kitty Litter Cakes 1 pkg spice cake mix 1 pkg white cake mix 1 pkg white sandwich cookies green food coloring 12 small Tootsie Rolls 1 box vanilla pudding mix (not instant)

As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after...