Quiltmaking

Did You Work on a Quilt Today? #7

QCA Admin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:25:22 GMT

Hello,

Because this thread is so popular, and it gets so many replies which can sometimes cause performance issues, we will continually add new "versions."

The last post of Did you work on a quilt today? #6 is here.

The original thread was started on October 17, 2009 by Althea.

Thanks,

QCA Mandy

Has anyone used ribbon

Frances — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:14:51 GMT

Hi just a quick question,

Instead of using binding on quilting has anyone used the thick fabric ribbon, im not thinking of using it on quilts but i thought it might be fun on placemats, coasters that kind of thing.

ribbon like this.

What do you think???

lots of love

Francesxx

Longarmers Share #2

QCA Admin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:27:02 GMT

Hello,

We have started a new Longarmers Share discussion due to the length of the first discussion. Please post here. Previous comments can be found here.

QCA Mandy

And the MQ8 WINNER IS ......

Nana — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:16:41 GMT

First place goes to... Bumblebee Squadron by Icqultr46

Second place is a tie...... Alley Cats by Judy T. and Sheila's #4

Third place goes to..... Huckleberry Lemonade by LaDonna

I encourage everyone to go check these out in the media section of the Mystery Quilt 8 group.

Congratulations ladies. And congratulations to all that did this quilt. It was definitely a challenge for most and I am proud of all of you and the lovely quilts that have been made. WTG quilters.

Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Sallie McDaniel — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:17:46 GMT

I would like to make a quilt as a gift to my son and his bride for their upcoming wedding. I am considering the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern but with a modern twist. There seems to be several approaches to making this quilt. I would like to hear from quilters who have made this quilt, what method did you use and how would you give it a modern twist? Sallie M

What does your sewing room/space/studio look like?

Pamela — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:58:28 GMT

NonnieConnie posted pics of her sewing room on her blog, but suggested we have a QCA forum. So, how about a Discussion with lots of pics.

I've posted pics of my sewing room on my blog, but here are a couple for this discussion. Of course, the pics were taken after organizing and cleaning my sewing room. Don't come over anytime soon. My stash & projects have migrated into the front room and you can find quilting stuff everywhere in my house. Oh well!

Anyone going to the Houston show?

bakereliz — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:39:28 GMT

I am going to the Houston show and need a roommate to cut costs.

And, even if you don't need a roommate, let me know if you're going. Maybe we can have a meet-up there.

--elizabeth baker (new to the forum)

Looking for Long Arm Advice - Need your experience

Eva — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:16:37 GMT

For those of you with a Long Arm machine..... would you buy the same machine you have now again?

Last year I was looking at the HQ Avante with the Pro Stitcher but now more manufactures are coming out with computerized quilting. And I'm lost on which machine to really look at for purchasing.

Here's is what I'm looking for.... 12 foot frame, 18" or 24" machine with stitch regulator, and ability to do free motion, computerized and pantographs. I want to do quilting as a hobby but someday a business when I get comfortable.

Forgive me if my request sounds alittle dumb, but without real experience on a long arm, I am VERY inexperienced and ignorant.

Its alot of money to spend without getting all the information I can on it and what better source is to go to the people who do it. If I go to a dealer, of course theirs is the best. What do you think is the best machine without going overboard on cost? What are your pros and cons from experience?

Thanks so much in advance. Any information will be appreciated.

Amish with a Twist

Roxana — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:28:24 GMT

Did anyone do this quilt? Have you seen Nancy's new color scheme for it? I'm looking for it.

Finishing the quilt my MIL started many years ago...help!

greenmonstr — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:43 GMT

My in-laws are moving into assisted living. They have been going through the house and I have accepted a stack of quilt blocks, templates, and fabric that were part of a quilt my MIL had started a long time ago. I have never done something like this before, piecing someone else's quilt top or doing anything with old fabric. The fabric is old but in good shape, cotton. There are a few pieces cut, enough for a Drunkard's Path block, as well as a few squares and rectangles, not sure where she was going with those. There are 32 completed blocks - enough for 5 x 6 plus two 12" pillows. That's my plan. The thing is that five of blocks have been sashed on all four sides already with an off white, which is a good match colorwise but the fabric seems very frail and it is see-through. I hesitate to sash the whole thing with this fabric. On the other hand, I hate to rip because I don't want to damage the blocks. I think I will end up ripping but the next question is will it be okay to sash with today's fabric which is a little more sturdy. She has a solid blue included which I may use for the border but I don't want to use it for the sashing because it doesn't contrast enough with the blocks, which are pink and blue. Or I may use it for cornerstones for the sashing. Anyway, if anyone has any input about this I would welcome it.

I will say she did a very nice job with the blocks. Every one of them is 12-1/2 inches. There won't be any problem putting this together!

Strange post

Judy T-Bellingham — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:28:46 GMT

A strange post has come across twice now, once yesterday and again just now. I've reported it. It's about Air Jordans and is by daily12

Has anyone else seen it? It seems to have links within the post. I did not click on the links.

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Mary — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:54 GMT

We still have room for a few more at the Smoky Mountain retreat, June 22-29, 2013. Here is the flyer for anyone who wants to post it at their favorite LQS or Guild:

7848.Flyer 2013 pdf.pdf

Check out the active link here:

Smoky Mountain Retreat June 22 - 29, 2013

We have a great time at a great venue owned by our own Sara Wall.

She didn't like my Harry Potter Quilt

Judy T-Bellingham — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:45:42 GMT

I posted this comment in the QCA question of the month "What accomplishment are you most proud of", but thought I'd repeat part of the story here. I am still chuckling when I think of it.

The Librarian from our county library saw my Harry Potter quilt at the NW Washington Fair last August and asked if I'd be willing to hang it at the library for a month. Every month they have a different quilt hanging. I was assigned to bring the quilt out for the month of May.

We got it hung and were standing back looking at it when a lady stopped to look. The Librarian said "Isn't it beautiful? It's titled Harry Potter's Library". The woman literally turned up her nose and said she knew nothing about Harry Potter and couldn't care less about the quilt. She walked away. The Librarian was embarrassed but I had to control myself not to burst out laughing.

Looking for pattern

Patty — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:53:02 GMT

Does anyone know of or have a quilt pattern for a motorcycle quilt? Looking for one to do in the near future.

Thanks

HD Lady/Patty