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the posters so far have submitted good ideas about spreading the love of quilting....one additional idea I have is that we need to take the fear of the "quilt police" out of quilting. .make it fun. Cost is a big issue. Overwhelming new quilters with so many tools that are very expensive. Get back to basics. I was first exposed to quilting
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very lovely wall hanging....it will certainly make guests feel welcome
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I just got my confirmation for the quilt show. I am going to the Eleanor Burns show and the Color and Contrast workshop on Thursday. Planning to go Wednesday night and leave Friday morning!
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I did my registration on line but haven't received a confirmation yet....got an email back that they were having problems with the online confirmations...but they did charge my credit card so that is a good sign...will email them again. I got back from Lancaster on Friday...what a great trip...the fabric selection and prices were unbeatable and
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It will be so great to meet some of you...I will probably go to Lancaster the first two days (or at least one of them)...depends on what my gang wants to do....right about NANA....I'd be one who would answer the call!
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I'm planning on attending...going to Lancaster in two weeks ...just a few of us girls for a quilt retreat and shopping trip ....one of my favorite areas!
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I like the hoops but one word of caution...don't get one that is too big unless it is on a stand. The big ones are cumbersome to use without the stand. I also have one that is flat on one side....great for doing around the edges and borders. I have a large Gracie frame but haven't used it in a while as it takes up so much room and our new house
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The schools of thought on pressing the seams seem to go in phases....once I was told to ALWAYS press to the side to make the seams stronger and open seams were a no-no...but since I have a plaque on my wall that says if you obey all the rules you'll miss all the fun I didn't listen...I actually found some directions in a 1939 quilting book that
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I would love to find out about the folding hankie pattern...I also have many old hankies and hated the thought of cutting them
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that would be a great way to gather yoyos and use up scraps....wish I would have thought of it. I like making scrappy quilts and quilts from the stash. I try to use at least one fabric from my stash in each quilt (but of course I always buy more for the stash) I have been quilting for about 30 years off and on....work, family, etc. took up much of my