I did too want to make the queen size quilt. I did. Only....only after I began and I saw what it looked like, I had some doubts. Oh, all right, I had more than a few doubts, but I plunged ahead. Oh, well, it kept my mind off the election and Popser had something to write about. Joan Story #251:...

I took a class in invisible machine applique this afternoon - I think it may be addictive :-) I really enjoyed it..The teacher was very good and she chose a very simple tulip applique. I am really excited to try something else. Sharon in Montreal

And well she should, it's very lovely! Karen, Queen of Squishies .....was finally delivered! We got a nice enough weekend day last Saturday to make the trip. My dear Aunt Rosie loved it. Here it is if you would like a peek:

Ok guy! I finely decided to try to learn to free motion quilt. I got out some fabric squares and batting. I have a Huv Designer 1 sewing machine. I put monofilament thread in the top and regular thread in the bobbin. I lowered my feed dogs. I pressed on my screen E and 12 it is a stitch that looks...

The jr rctq siggy swap is now at a close. The kids did awesome jobs on the blocks. All blocks arrived on time also. Thank you so much to the jr quilters! There was an extra set of blocks made, and we all decided a charity quilt would be a wonderful idea. Here is the completed charity quilt...

Also entitled: What happens when you don't pick up your freecycle goody as promised. On either Saturday or Sunday, I listed on offer a box of Hershe's Pot o' Gold truffles - it's a large box (12oz) with 2 layers of truffles in. The person said she could pick up Monday morning. I put the box o'...

Does anyone out here own Electric Quilt software? If so what do you think of the program. I am thinking of buying it. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Hildur

I am thinking of attending the Houston IQF this November. Can anyone offer any advice or pointers? I have subscribed to the Houston IQF group but haven't been "accepted" yet =:0 TIA, Elizabeth

Blackrose's post prompted me to do a google search for calla lily....and when I did, I came across this website, and thought I would share these very interesting bathroom sculptures: http://www.clarkmade.com/show.html Teri -- Terbear~Curator of the HUG...

at http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/ I searched the Simply Quilts website until I found the right episode... and there was a link to her site... and I order some earlier this week. They came today! I also ordered her thread bag (very bright but looks like it will be wonderful!). And she threw in...

Less than 16 hours remain on this eBay auction of 3 quilting pattern books. The starting bid is $0.99!! The lot includes: A Quilter's Companion by Dolores A. Hinson, One Hundred & One Patchwork Patterns by Ruby McKim and, Patchwork Patterns by Jinny Beye Lot of 3 quilting pattern books - Beyer,...

Lots and lots of embroidery floss, and it's yours for the begging! :) I considered marking this OT, but since it could be used in a crazy quilt, I guess it's ON topic. *grin* Many skeins are new, some have been used a bit. But since I can't do hand work anymore, no sense in me keeping it. I'm...

Happy New Year Everyone Sally

Well, just got back from the vets with my sweet Miss Paisley. She has been getting more frail with each passing month. She started having seizure-like episodes last fall which scares the bejesus out of us. She could be just standing and all of a sudden she just topples over onto her side,...

Art Quilt Permanently Mounted on Stretchers Greetings: I am finishing up an 'Art' Quilt and want to permanently mount it to a frame / stretcher to use as a wall hanging. I think my technique will be to sew a 4" border of canvas around the outer edges of the quilt in place of binding and then...

Dear Gator's. I am sending you a new VAMPIRE to eat and I want you to mince them finely before scarfing. Seems like they MESSED up the blood I gave on Mon. So Thurs, I tentatively have to go back for another poke. My Fam Dr has heard about this tomorrow. Whole reason I was seeing him tomorrow was...

I have an old old old wicker bassinet that I am fixing up for the grandbabies. I "attempted" to make a bumper pad/liner for it out of some really cute flannel fabric with rainbows and clouds on it. I measured the inside, top and bottom, since the bottom is smaller than the top. I had just enough to...

Now to get them quilted. Pictures of Bella's Butterflies and Iris are uploaded. http://community.webshots.com/album/348519420svowpw -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

is completed. That was easy. http://community.webshots.com/album/251370673ZrFhwE -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

I have not been keeping 100% up to date on posts and hope I did not miss a directory.