I have got the use of a large table this coming Friday to baste my quilt. I am using a basting gun with the small tags. How far apart should I baste it together. My top is mainly 6 inch squares. Thanks -- Shirley Shone

a message from a very keen BOM maker: when's the next part coming?? I can't wait to see and make it!! GGGGG -- Jessamy - 2 more blocks needed for my BOM quilt - the March one and one more to fill the empty space :-) Queen of Chocolate Squishies (and Occasional Liquorice Ones)

You might notice my sig block has changed. My beloved Enness passed away tonight. The heat this week really took its toll and she was suffering progressive heart failure. I could not stand to think of her being distressed or in pain so we took a trip to our local vet who confirmed that there...

Hey guys this is a homemade craft of mine I spent a minute putting it together so please no hateful comments. I crafted this video together today in my head as a metal worker, when I got home I did some needle work and later turned some wood, after that I made a scrap book and after that I made a...

I want to take the time to give a thanks, to each and every one of you who have responded to all of my postings with helpful ideas and encouragements. It is rather isolated when you are of the (other) gender and doing something that is out of the mainstream of (accepted) activity. I feel a sense of...

I have been making this quilt for DH's cousin but have run out of the centre 'garden' fabric. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2947210620053289228BoQaTR I have about 20" of each of the other 3 fabrics left as well as another piece of the red that is about 50" long. I want to add more...

Help, I am working on Formal Garden designed by Sue Beevers. The pattern does not quite explain how cut mirror images. any suggestions? You can see the pattern and download it for free here. http://www.rjrfabrics.com/quilts/freepatternviewer.cfm?category=1&psID=269&axis_v=2

Today I made my weekly (I wish!) pilgrimage to Wal-mart for the necessities of life- dog food, dog treats, people food, cleaning supplies, etc. I saw a sale rack in the ladies department with a "75% off" sign. Being a true-blue American bargain shopper to the core, it drew me like a magnet. I...

Anybody here seen a quilt that used Square Kufic lettering? It's an ancient Arabic letterform commonly used for carved inscriptions on buildings - often formed into designs that look a bit like a maze or crossword puzzle. I have tried Google. Not a lot of help. I can't even find a full set of...

We all need our own dedicated web site. Finally we can all have our own name. This Company will actually pay you for your own personal or business site with them!! Go here to see how they do it. http://www.website.ws/marketinginfo Take advantage of it for 7 days for free !! You will love it...

Okay, I've made all the blocks I'm going to make for the batik/beachy wedding quilt thingy. Please have a look at the pictures if you have a moment and tell me what you think. I'm thinking the first layout on the page is my favorite but I'm happy to listen to any opinions...

Did you guys and gals know that RCTQ has a small satellite group that makes and swaps postcards? How it works is you join our postcard Yahoo group (link below). Trade announcements are sent out. If you are interested you sign up. If you aren't you sit it out and wait for one that does interest you...

Well, I just finished my latest quilt. A 66"x 66" lap quilt for my wife; (the self professed quilting widow). I think it is my best effort to date. Hope you like it. http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/fixedgearhead/sewing/?action=view&current=LogCabinQuilt.jpg John

I bought a Janome embroidery machine from a quilt shop in Florida. The shop is too far away to get lessons and the machine just sits here looking at me. I'm scared to death of it. Anyone know where I can get lessons in South Florida near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood area? I don't mind paying for...

Facts about Orstray'ya! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The bigger the hat, the smaller the farm. The shorter the nickname, the more they like you. Whether it's the opening of Parliament, or the launch of a new art gallery, there is no Australian event that cannot be improved by a

The Glendale (CA) quilt show will be March 16-18. Anyone planning to go? I will probably go on Sunday the 18th as I am scheduled to help make Wounded Warrior quilts on the 17th. Debbi in SO CA

Doing my best to promote the economy here. NAYY. Frood/Wendy - have you seen this? http://www.bearpawquilting.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?cart_id=2450756.17902.s0&product=novelty_group_3&productid=novg_1730_402&sales=0&lastmenu=submenu-1500.html -- TerriLee in WA (state) remove the cats to...

Does anyone know of good prices on Batik Fat Quarters?? Either a bundle or separately?? Need Batik... must have.... Leslie has taught me well vbg Jan RCTQ Coffee Diva

I read all the messages quickly earlier on today and I think someone asked about my Partridge in a Pear Tree block in my sampler quilt. (however I did go to sleep early evening, so may have dreamed it!) I've been all through the posts, but can't find the message! Anyway, if I didn't dream the...

Well, yesterday was a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow. Our power was out for about 19 hours.... (could have been a lot worse!) We pretty much got things chipped and shoveled off this morning....and now it's 30 degrees and raining again. Here we go! At least I have the flashlights...