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URGENT PRAYER NEEDED

Mary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:06 GMT

Sara and Mike Wall, owners of the Lodge at Douglas Lake where the Smoky Mountain retreat is held, are going through a rough time. Their 25 year old daughter, Rachel, had a cancerous tumor removed from her colon but the cancer is also in her liver and lymph nodes. Many know Sara as she is a member here at QCA. Many have met her at retreats here in the Smokies. This is a precious, godly family so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as Rachel sees more doctors and begins chemotherapy.

Joke/Inspiration of the Day #3

QCA Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:30:56 GMT

Hello All,

The last Joke/Inspiration of the day thread was getting pretty long. Please continue to post your jokes and inspiration here.

Joke/Inspiration of the Day #2 can be found here.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

QCA Mandy

What Are You Up to Today? #8

QCA Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:56 GMT

Hello,

Because this thread has become so popular, and receives so many replies (which can sometimes cause performance issues), we will continually add new "versions."

The most recent posts in What are you up to today? #7 are here.

The original thread was started by Spudgrandma back on August 19, 2009.

Thanks,

QCA Mandy

Farm Animals and such

Snowbird Quilter — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:52:15 GMT

These are for Diane

My cousin working on the scratch pen for the chickens. That's his 80+ year old Mom standing beside him.

Here are the chickens.

And these are the weaner calves who provide the material to scratch.

Twenty-five more chickens are on the way!

I can't believe it!

Mimi — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:39:22 GMT

I was shopping yesterday on line and went to one of my favorite sites, The Cotton Patch. Last week they were running a contest where if you purchased something you would be put into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to be used at their on line store. Well naturally I did purchase some great things. So they send out an email every day to update on their sales and such. Well I just checked and I was yesterday's winner. Doing the happy dance!!! Oh what trouble can I get into now?

Northern Illinois 3 month shop hop

Susie — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:03:58 GMT

Hi all!

Is anyone else participating in the 3 month shop hop in Northern Illinois? I would love a hop buddy for a day or two that really understands the quilting mind. My DD is great, and very helpful, but her first question is always "What are you going to do with it?"

Just wondering if anyone else is playing along this summer.

neverwinter astral diamonds guide

neverwinter gold farming — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:28:46 GMT

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Another Sewing Machine??

Diana — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:30:40 GMT

OK ladies.....you finally convinced me. I watched you sewing away on your beautiful quilts with those little black old machines and was amazed. I have been looking at them on-line for a few weeks and finally broke down. Or maybe because I've been feeling so lousy all week with a cold, I needed to feel better......so, I've bought a Singer Featherweight. It's coming from Canada from e-bay. It showed very well online and the pics were very good. And the price was right. Now to get it delivered and have fun playing with it. I have a whole box of attachments for a Singer Treadle machine so I wonder if they will fit onto the Featherweight?

I can't wait to have it delivered.

Diana in East Tn.

A few spaces available at the Smoky Retreat

Mary — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:06:24 GMT

We still have a few spaces left for last minute attendees. It's June 22-29 and costs $200.00 for the week. Fabric, food and travel are not included but door prizes and gifts are.

If you wish to come, join QCA Retreats and let us know. You can also get more info there. Message me as well.

I am back

Isabella — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:23:31 GMT

Hi Ladies,

after many months of being away and not having time to log on I am back.

I was home (Italy) for two straight months because my father was very sick. On May 1st he passed away. It was very hard to see him suffer, but it was good for me that I could be with him, my mother and my siblings until the very end.

Now I am back in Miami and ready to start playing with fabrics again, and try to catch up with all my quilting friends.

Isabella

TV Programme and Film Quilt Quiltopaedia.

Frances — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:20 GMT

Just a thought and i dont think anyones done this recently how many films/tv programmes can you think of that have quilts in.

I have come up with obviously How to make an American Quilt, and A stoning in Fulham County and im presuming there must be one in Witness although i will have to rewatch the film to find out.

So how many can you come up with, and did you notice what design they were I know How to make an American Quilt had a Baltimore style, Crazy quilt, the quilt on the title, the baby quilt, and an African American quilt. All of about 5 seconds each (couldnt they have done a quilters version of the film leave out the actors keep in the quilts).

Im sure you can come up with loads.

lots of love

Francesxx

Blue Square Group Quilting

Asandra — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:14:30 GMT

Hi, I'm new here, I've been into quilting for a few years now and I read somewhere about a quilting company called Blue Square Group Quilting, I think its based in India or Singapore or somewhere around there, Ive tried to google it but haven't found it, if someone can help me out or know about it that would be great, Ive been told they have really good stuff.

"Lifestyle Changes for Healthier Living," formerly "Weight loss challenge!" 2013 New Years Resolution.

Patti — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:45:40 GMT

This idea came from Star, in the UFO challenge discussion. I think it's a great idea. Every time I have lost weight it has been when I have participated with a group. It's the weekly encouragement, and accountability that helps me. In this challenge everyone can be a winner. The prize being weight loss, feeling better, being healthier.

Tomorrow, I am going to get on the scales at work, (and this scale is calibrated and does not lie.) Normally I would weigh myself naked. But I think I better wear some clothes. The scales being in the lobby and all. Then I will post weekly what my weight is. If I get brave enough I will take a 'before' picture, (again with clothing) and maybe more pictures if I have a significant visible loss.

I hope several of you will join. I don't want to be posting alone. I think this would also be a good place to post healthy recipes we find. Including recipes for special diets, such as gluten free, vegetarian, renal diet (for those with kidney failure) and low carbohydrate, etc.

My primary motive is avoiding diabetes. Just losing 15 pounds and exercising 30 minutes 5 days a week can delay or even prevent diabetes. And I want to live longer and have a healthy heart. So maybe I will share what kind of exercise I am getting as well.

So, is anyone going to join me?

I need advice

Mary — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:22:27 GMT

I need some advice. I've lived in East Tennessee for 12 years now. I have had 1 good friend who accepted me as I am but she moved to California. I've tried several different groups and activities. People seem to like me when they first meet me and those few that have known me a long time have come to love me as much as I love them. It's the middle group I have trouble with. I must not be like-able at this stage. I know it's me because I'm the only common denominator. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I am very outgoing and love to laugh. I'm not looking for complements or pity. I'm looking for advice. Keep in mind, I'm 58 and it's hard to change but I'm willing to try. I get so lonely for a friend to go to lunch or dinner with...go to a movie with...or just talk to. Any suggestions?

I am a very accepting person. I never try to change anyone...just love them as they are. I would do anything for anyone if it were within my power. Sometimes that gets me in trouble as there are some who will take and take without giving back. I talked with hubby about it and he says I am an "alpha female" and perhaps that has something to do with it. However, my very best friend is very different from me (she lives in SE Florida) and he cannot understand how we get along. I told him we accept and love one another just as each of us is. I would give up a limb for her!

I have made some very good friends through the retreats here at QCA but most don't live near me. I would love to move closer to Kathy Fritz or Andrea Dee but no way my hubby would move back to Florida! lol

Whats for dinner?

ls2116 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:37:08 GMT

I need some new ideas. I have many cookbooks and barely use them the cost of all ingredients etc. I thought maybe I'd get some new ideas asking everyone what they are cooking today. I'm working on baby quilt while my sliced cucumber are getting ready for sour cream I'm probably making pepper steak to go with them. What are you cooking today?

My college Russian classes have finally made an appearance in

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What's on your quilting wish list?

Jenia — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:37 GMT

My wish list keeps growing as I research my new hobby more and more. I find that this new passion is more than just needle and thread, but my list is pretty basic.

Now that my Barnett Laptop Hoop has arrived, I can be onto the next nice wish list thing.

An OTT light

A Roxanne Thimble

Valdani Variegated Thread in several different color options

I'm curious what others wish for, perhaps there's something I can add to my growing list of things to save up for.

HOW MANY, AND WHICH, QUILT MAGAZINES DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO? HOW MANY QUILTING BOOKS DO YOU HAVE?

Sukochi — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:58:53 GMT

I have a about 30 quilt books, last count. I only subscribe to two mags right now as the economy has shut me down on the non-essentials. So, fabric is the essential!!

Sukochi

Is a Featherweight the same as the old pedel Singer machines?

Joyce — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:40:29 GMT

Hi reading about different ones getting a Featherweight machine and just wondered if they are the old pedal Singer machines which have been redone. My mom had my grandmothers old pedal machine and had said I could have it. When we packed my mom's house I didn't have room to bring the machine back with me or a place to keep it since mom was moved in. I gave it to my brother. Now that mom is gone I wish I had that machine.

Anyway just curious.

Joyce

What Are You Up to Today? #7

QCA Admin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:30:45 GMT

Hello,

Because this thread has become so popular, and receives so many replies (which can sometimes cause performance issues), we will continually add new "versions."

The most recent posts in What are you up to today? #6 are here.

The original thread was started by Spudgrandma back on August 19, 2009.

Thanks,

QCA Mandy

Cheap Toms Aaron Yan unable to hold oneself back to sing 53

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Clue Game towards a quilt

zoetc49 — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:27:08 GMT

Hi All,

Some of you may recall that I made a quilt for a guy I like- not sure if anything will come of it, but I still wanted to do it. He is recently divorced and even told me that he is not wanting to get into a relationship with anyone at this time. So, I am good there. He has a business that I use, this is how we got to be friends.

What I plan to do is do a rhyming game to give him clues on what he will get later. I am planning to send a clue each month with a rhyme. What do you think? I also got a picture of a clue game and then cards of each clue person. I am sure I will have more fun than he will, but this way I am not just dropping off a quilt I made for him, he will be wondering ( or not) till then,

What do you all think? The first one I will send a towel that has some of the fabric I used in the quilt.

This is the first one.

This is the beginning of what is to come; I hope this does not seem too dumb. Five months from now you might say “wow”, you might even say “holly cow”. Each month till then, I will give you a clue. It will be up to you to decide what to do. Try to figure it out or wait to see, oh my what could it be? … This girl knows I am too busy for this, why oh why does she insist?

In this towel there is a clue, it is up to you to see this through.

Modern quilts at Quiltcon in Austin, TX Feb 21-24

Debbie-do — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:29:29 GMT

Someone mentioned Quiltcon in one of the threads several months ago and piqued my interest. It's put on by the Modern Quilt Guild and looks like it should be pretty different from most of the quilt shows I've been to. I'll be there on the 23rd for the show, the demos and the exhibitors & vendors (of course)!! Here's a link ... http://www.quiltcon.com/

I know of one QCA quilter who might be there besides me!

thanks

Barbara — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:29:49 GMT

Mandy I think I can safely say this on behalf of all of us that have put up with this all day .THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH , it has been a a awful day on here . Barbara

Where ARE ALL THE FMQ GROUP MEMBERS ?

Barbara — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:47 GMT

HI everyone I have been working faithfully on quilting the first Craftsy BOM Sampler , but I have not seen anyone else taking part. What happen to everyone that was interested in doing this project? If the members in this group are no longer interested in working on their FMQ 'ing I may close the group down .,as it is no fun doing it by myself. SO if any of you are interested please go to groups and sign up , if you are new to FMQ and want to start at the very beginning , just let me know and we can start a new project for newbies. I just need to see some participation . Thanks Barbara