I volunteered (don't ask) to make some dog bed mats or quilt things for the local animal shelter in our town.............I have all kinds of odds and ends to do it with. Can someone give me info on the how to?? They will be 3' x 3' and a few 3' x 5'........... Does the lady at Critter Comforts...

I have sold the serger for enough money to go buy my embellisher. Whoopeeeeeeeeeeeee! It may be wrong to kick up my heels with happiness about this, but I think Janae wouldn't mind. I found a letter she left me on her laptop (which she left me in the will). It's hysterical, meant to be read once...

Has a quilt ever made you cry? Were you crying with frustration, joy, relief, sorrow.... whatever? Tell us about it! Polly and Pat on her hill still tease me- many years later- about the log cabin blocks that brought me to a weeping hissy fit. I'm sewing log cabin blocks right now and that's...

I have 12 1/2" unfinished blocks. I want to put them on point. Could someone please tell me how to do it and the size the fill in fabric should be. Or even a web site I can go to. I have never done this before. GrammyKathy

I have continued to be industrious smile and finished two quilts. Link is my webshots album: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/144617897rRwYZY The first 3 pix. I had fun doing Summer Garden. I sketched a rough idea from a quilting buddy's quilt ( I should have asked her for the pattern...

We are starting a Boys & Girls Club in our community. (I say "we" because I have gotten myself on the board. We really, really need a safe, supervised, positive place for kids to go after school. (We welcome kids @ the library but when they get bored, they get restless, and then they misbehave...

This was the signature line to a message on one of the quilt lists I get: "I love giving homemade gifts. Which one of my kids do you want? :)" Cheers, Nann in snowy northeasternmost Illinois

I'm drawing a complete blank here - sometimes I wonder about myself. I'm in the process of making a quilt - so far I have a 55" x 55" square which is to be set on point. What size triangles would I make for the sides to square it up? I know we have some really good math people and expert quilters...

In trying to lower my sewing machine into its cabinet, the head came off the hinges and I could not put it back in place. You gave me some good advice and I did try to use a board to hold the hinges in place while I put it back on the hinges, but I just couldn't make it work. My son came over...

Jogo: Bja ou come? I greet you I've got a lot of friends, but none of them could drown my grief. I'vejust parted with my boyfriend whom I trusted and loved with all my heart. But nevertheless I still believe in love, respect, understanding and mutual trust..... Maybe I am mistaken; however I am...

I am very happy to deliver good news from one of our own. Read below Karen, Queen of Squishies Since I have no NG access right now, could you let everyone know I am OK? And lots of prayers for the people south of me who are still under 6-10ft of water would probably be appreciated. TerriLee...

Here is the design problem for today. A quilt made of 4 patch design with 4 different primary solid color blocks, 3" finished size, set in 1" finished size sashing. The quilt is bed size 100" square. I am thinking of trying a bias cut binding with mitered corners made up of the 4 colors of the...

Do any of you have a use for Universal SM needles?? I have a good number. Let me know if you need some. The first couple responses I get, I will send you several packages of needles as soon as you send a stamped envelope. I think probably three stamps would be enough to send a few of these. Don't...

I have continued to be industrious smile and finished two quilts. Link is my webshots album: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/144617897rRwYZY The first 3 pix. I had fun doing Summer Garden. I sketched a rough idea from a quilting buddy's quilt ( I should have asked her for the pattern...

My bug jar fabrics arrived today! Thanks so much Kate. What a variety. I love them all. Should make a very interesting quilt. DH was fascinated by the bright colors and variety of prints. Even he is enthused! Now I just need time to sew. Marilyn in not quite so cold today, Alberta, Canada

I ordered a fun quilter's t-shirt from Cafe Press and didn't pay attention to the size. The next day I realized I had probably ordered a small by accident. I called and they said it had shipped, but when I recieve it to let them know and they would send me the correct size. Now, the question is...

Part of the Women's Institute competition for the Suffolk Show next Summer is a quilt in Blues with the title 'Singing the Blues'. When this was read out at the meeting this afternoon, everybody looked at me - the only one who quilts. Oh dear!! It has to fit in a 24" space but can be any...

I went to my LQS yesterday, ostensibly to find a $5 "quilty " gift for an exchange. They just got in a new line of books and patterns that are so cool. Anni Downs is the artist, Hatched and Patched is her company and I got the book, "A Christmas Story". Includes quilts and 11 other projects.

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ( TRY THE KEY WORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY . Cancer Update from John Hopkins 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up...

My jelly rolls from e-bay rolled in today. I'm pleased with the mixture included--and, they are cut nice and straight. To see mo http://stores.ebay.com/Christies-Quilting-Boutique Off to quilt guild! Lenore