I will be up there mid-September, for training for work. Looking for some information on the area. thanks in advance, Ginger in CA

After oh! so many years here, Taria and I met up today, at the Long Beach Quilt show. O, what a good time we had! Lots of oohing and aahing at the quilts, drooling over color choices and patterns, applauding the level of imagination and creativity. We decided there is not much new on the market...

I mentioned a local group challenge in a post a few days ago. I was goikng to describe it. Ginger slightly misunderstood and said that she would welcome a challenge. So, I thought I would describe it anyway, and see if there was any interest. I will simplify the'design' (leave it to you)...

Right now I'm working on little basket blocks. The pattern is he http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/feathered-star-productions-inc/2Cakestand.pdf The challenge on the Temecula Quilts Blog was to make one block a day for the month of July. I started late so I'm a few blocks behind, but I'll get...

On Friday, May 24, 1996 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Teresa Lamb wrote: Here's a challenge. Tell me what is the pattern for the quilt on Agnes' bed in the movie Meet Me in St. Louis. It's a beautful quilt and I've tried copying the pattern (I have a pretty good one), but I can't figure out what it is. You...

( or don't). I don't quite understand my assignment. Our Pat on the Green who in a previous life was our Pat on the Hill asked me to tell you that her computer set-up has gone quite mad. It will be a few days before she is up and running and can do whatever it was she promised. Something...

We are going to see our daughter and son that live in the east bay area of California. So far on the itinerary are Stonemountain and Daughter in Berkeley and Quilted Angel in Petaluma. -- Mary Retired and loving it in Cottage Grove, Oregon

Well -- kind of a HUG. Jo in Scotland often posts pictures of little Tristan (who is growing rapidly!) on Facebook. We are having great fun watching him grow. He so loves his purples and his Mama's quilts and fabric... we're doing a little HUG block shower just for Tristan. So if you'd like...

Hi! Have any of you all tried classes with Craftsy? I have taken a few (free ones and paid ones) and very much enjoyed them. For my birthday they sent me a discount code for the class of my choice. But what to choose? Any recommendations?

Has anyone here made one? I bought a book from 1983 about it, and I'm gearing up to make one. If you've made one, please can you share pictures of it? -- Jo in Scotland

I always wonder where these folks dig up the rctq ancient posts??? And why doesn't the date catch their attention before they reply? But then quilters are a sharing bunch.... maybe better late than never. LOL Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. On Thursday, May 16, 1996 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Nancy...

I posted in the FaceBook RCTQ group, but wanted to make sure that I posted it so that those that aren't on FB can share in my excitement :-) Rebekah - you know, the one that is almost 10, that Karen posted all the information about in here for me - has been invited to test for her next belt in...

On 09/07/2013 3:10 AM, Jennifer in Ottawa wrote: I don't mean the implement but the person who wields it. I started to trim up some fabrics to make fat quarters, 5-1/4"squares, 6-1/8" squares and 4-14" squares --not pretty at all unless I cut single layer --- I found that my arm strength is more...

While cleaning and rearranging my studio I found a package of plastic Postcard Sleeves (3 11/16" x 5 3/4"). I know I bought them for something to do with quilting but can't remember what was the intended purpose. Anyone have any ideas? Susan

I remembered a post from Betsy regarding the Accuquilter system. I had replied that it seemed expensive for the dyes, etc and that she would probably be better off applying the retail price towards her sewing machine that was on layaway. I have changed my mind because of medical reasons! I...

Hello all, does any of you know of a fabric with cat motifs which cover an area of about 4 inches/10 cm square? I'm looking for a new 'centrepiece' for a quilt for DD. I had planned to make her one in the Chinese Coins pattern with larger inserts or 'medallions' (if that is the correct term for...

Hello! I recently decided to finish an ancient Asian Style lap quilt. I do mean ancient! The lap quilt was started in 2002. All the blocks were made but I just never cut the strips for the skinny and wide borders. Nor did I cut and make the bias binding. Fast forward to present day... Whilst...

I don't mean the implement but the person who wields it. I started to trim up some fabrics to make fat quarters, 5-1/4"squares, 6-1/8" squares and 4-14" squares --not pretty at all unless I cut single layer --- I found that my arm strength is more diminished than I had thought last week (don't...

So, picked 6 different purples to use for DDs quilt....supposed to be a total of 31 strips, 2" wide....I just kept cutting every fabric, so I ended up with 48 strips...that works....I can toss them into a pile and randomly grab a strip and go to town..... Now I have to press the white and cut...

I've been card hugged!! I was totally surprised today when my DS brought up my mail - so many cards and well wishes from friends, old and new - some real groaner jokes, special embroideries, postcards - owls, birds. Each and every item will be cherished for a long time to come - I'll be attaching...