We have often, and lately, talked about binding. I hope it isn't being presumptuous to tell you about something I have just done (I haven't seen it discussed here before - and I haven't done it before!). I have been helped so often by links, and answers including tips, from folk on the group,...

I apologize for posting this here -- but I don't have access to the HUG list -- but I am getting my email and RCTQ. So to save time.... I thought I'd try here first. (I loaned out my other computer....) I need someone to quilt a HUG quilt. The top and batting will be provided.... along...

I have taken two classes before from Quilt University and just signed up for another to start July 31. You might want to check it out. You can print the lesson any time after it is posted and procede at your own pace, within limits. You can post your work and get tips from the instructor. They...

I decided I might try to use the yardage estimates in EQ5, but at first glance, they seem excessive. Does anyone have any experience with this? TIA! Michelle in Nevada, USA

I have just been notified that the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee will be holding their 28th annual quilt show from August 28, 2009 through November 9 2009. The Museum owns my quilt "Osceola, Seminole Warrior" and they notified me that this quilt was chosen to be exhibited from their...

It's all Gen's fault. I looked over at eQuilter to see if they had a purple packet. Discovered a silk duponi packet with plaids and stripes that will be 'ah, just right' for the crazy I'm going to make one day. My crazy/fancy bin has plenty of velvet and solid silks but was sadly lacking the...

Well, dear folks, it`s great to be back. Here is a brief update. I took early retirement from my day job last spring, but continue to teach at the university. Having one job seems enough, although my teaching load is considered about half to 2/3 of a full load, depending on the semester. My DS...

Made lots of progress on the anniversary quilt this week but neglected other items on the "to-do list" of everyday life. Company is coming tomorrow (sister, nephew and wife, first son's girl friend and second son) so must concentrate on setting house in order and the meal. This isn't a special...

Am I one of a dying breed? I enjoy piecing and quilting completely by hand. I have 3 sewing machines, all working very nicely, but really prefer to do everything by hand even though it takes a lot longer. My only "modern" thing is that I use a rotary cutter and mat. Otherwise I could probably...

Dear Susan, I had my 60th birthday three years ago and haven't stopped celebrating. I wish you every happiness and good wishes for the coming years. Enjoy, celebrate, love and be happy - life just gets better and better. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY --

My Norton is going to expire in a couple weeks. It has also decided to stop opening, so maybe it's time look at something else. I need some guidance from our resident computer gurus as to what programs I should put on. I don't mind purchasing something, so if that's better than free ones,...

Howdy! Brace yourself, because this is really sad. Donna A (in Idaho) let me know that her husband, Wayne, passed away this evening (Thursday). He was suffering from ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease". http://www.alsa.org/ This situation has happened quickly, and

The sciatica is still in full force - can't walk. Well gemsar didn't work either. I'm at the end of the line apparently. My husband wanted to go back to the first one that only worked for three months instead of six months. He said it might make me deaf (because I have ringing in my ears from...

I'm going to camp tomorrow, so all of you be good while I'm away, okay? :) The meager stash (more meager now, since I'm taking all of the supplies needed for my classes from my stash this time) will be ably guarded by DH and our very cute (and extremely ferocious G) QI Bisou. I didn't mark...

The babies being born to this group is growing by leaps and bounds. I just got the news the young lady that mowed my lawn is having a boy. I knew she was preggers but didn't know till yesterday what she was having. Her grandmother and I were talking about her and her checkups. I said well she...

Good evening everyone Once again I present a dilemma: I have ordered (and received) several fabrics that I had intended for a double wedding ring quilt. I would like to use (try for the first time!) the inklingo method. Only now that the fabrics have arrived, I can't choose!!! Let me explain; I...

The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims have a new series starting and they are making the first show open to everyone for this weekend. The guest is Melinda Bula. They told me in their newsletter e-mail which had a link, but when I went to the main site to see if the link was there...

I have all the alternate nine-patch bocks made, and just a short stack of them left to finish trimming up. It's turning out so cute! It's light aqua, brown, and white polka-dots (large and small) and stripes. Intrigued? grin Karen, Queen of Squishies

I have been lurking for a few weeks since I got my new home computer. Some of you may remember me from a few years back when I was a frequent poster. It is really good to see many old friends still here, and to see that we quilters never seem to run out of things to chat about. So hello, hello,...

As a diehard Janome fan, I was pleased that Janome is asking *us* what we'd like to see in a sewing machine- features, etc. And, if you take the survey, you have a chance to win a felting machine. Go to http://www.janome.ca/ and click on the 'take our survey' on the right hand side. Maybe...