View entire thread: SIGH (entirely on topic)
Posted by ellice on Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:07 PM Post subject: Re: SIGH (entirely on topic)
On 11/1/06 11:54 AM, "LizardGumbo" <elizabeth@bubbleseffervescentdesigns.com> wrote:
[quote:e22857c6b0]In reading this whole thread, one thing strikes me as ironic: We hear tales of shop after shop after
shop closing and going away. Yet-- I have three fairly conveniently located to me that have been there for YEARS. The
third changes hands every 20 years or so (yes, it's that old) when someone wants to retire. A fourth that had been a
long-time B&M went internet, but the scuttlebutt is just that she wanted to semi-retire. Can't blame anybody for
that. Why is it that the three I can go to stay in business year after year (one does major framing, one does minor,
and the other does none) and everybody else's are closing? [/quote:e22857c6b0] A good question. [quote:e22857c6b0]
Business savvy? Business practices? Customer service? Market base? [/quote:e22857c6b0] I'd bet it's all of those, and
something else in the business practice area - what is the profit margin they're willing, able to live with? Are their
buildings owned space or leased, and what are the leases like? And you left off: Location? Around here, when my friend
was getting ready to move her shop, which has been in business over 25 years - she had a terrible time finding a
location that didn't have an much too high for a needlework shop kind of rent. A lot of the newer strips, cute little
shopping areas that you'd think would be perfect - are looking for either high rentals, or they want "chain"
type shops or both. Going into some cute old re-done house is nice - but then there are sometimes zoning issues. In
this case, she found a place in a park of min-warehouse spaces - with some other businesses. And changed the loading
door to a big glass wall. It's a difficult business - this instance, like some others - the excellent framing service
allows for the needlework business to exist. She does more in the framing (as in has bigger inventory, does chops,
building of frames) in the shop than some of the other LNS that also frame. Some of those don't do as much of the frame
manufacturing - they order in the moldings from the distributor pre-assembled, but still stretch, mount, etc. Customer
service is a big thing, and loyalty. There are a lot of customers who follow my friend for their framing. And where
you feel welcome in the shop. Inventory is another issue. Some of the distributors require pretty sizable minimum
orders. And what you carry for threads/yarn - an entire line is a big investment. How much teaching you can do - which
is a little supplement - more so because people will then shop - not so much on the class profit margin. Speaking with
several of the LNS owners - they're not too happy about folks like Kreinik selling on their website direct to consumer.
The shop may have a minimum $50 order - that's a lot of metallics - yet Kreinik sells directly, with no minimum, and has
sales on the website. Some companies will offer promos to the shops - usually at a show - like free shipping or buy
xxx, get yyy. Interestingly, a lot of customers seem to think that if they shop at one store, they can't go to some
other because the owners will get mad. But, at lest in this area most of the shops are in a regional retailers
association, which really became more active about 5 years ago - and it's more a mutual aid. Each of the shops has its
own personality - so they're actually good about referring around. One shop has tons and tons of threads, and NP -
another a lot of silks, XS, & some crewel, another lots of XS, some NP, framing and artsy stuff, another lots of XS,
some NP and lots of fabrics, with some framing. Different lines of threads - and they'll talk about how things are
selling, how different distributors, thread suppliers are, etc. One other thing that we don't usually think about -
who's selling where. When some of the local designers, or someone who makes tools/accessories wants a local shop to
carry their stuff - the shop - if the quality is there - will usually do so. But, again - the shop is putting money
into carrying inventory now. We've seen these seem local designers then selling directly - at retail - at guild
meetings. So, the result - why should a shop invest if you're going to sell directly to the shop's customer base? In
one instance - a designer (with a somewhat prickly personality), very talented stitcher (amazingly neat) was doing this.
The owner of one of the LNS (a very well known person in the needlework retail industry) espied said designer en-route
into her shop, and very loudly greeted her with "OH, Look - it's MMMMMMM - that designer who sells her stuff on any
street corner!" And then said, "no, I'm not buying any more of your charts" . Said designer, was quite
perturbed by this (and this is a woman with a temper). So, the LNS owner that also does her framing had to finally sit
her down and explain that the local shops were pretty unhappy that she was out there actively selling her stuff directly
to the stitchers - several guild chapter meetings - so how were they supposed to sell their inventory?
[quote:e22857c6b0]Man, I wish I was an ink stain on their books and a fly on the wall of their salesfloor so I could see
what was going on there. [/quote:e22857c6b0] Honestly, I think a lot comes down to traffic, trying to get new customers
and keeping the established ones coming back. Customers tend to gravitate to calling one shop their primary - the one
they go to stitch night at, feel the most bond or whatever. And, how much can you afford to invest to really stock,
being smart about your inventory, treating business like a business versus a hobby (and there are some shops which are
clearly in the hobby thinkng area still - one locally - changed owners, locale, and they have a lot of stuff - including
lines that the established shops have decided not to carry because they were difficult to sell - but you have to learn
what works). [quote:e22857c6b0](And I'm convinced this town could use another actual full-service shop, since one
specializes in primitive/samplers/folk and have chocked themselves full to bursting with knitting; one carries all the
usual suspects, and the last is a needlepoint shop who's seen the light regarding the fact that cross stitchers have
money too.) [/quote:e22857c6b0] Again, while most shops carry some of both - it's hard and expensive to carry equal
amounts. Shops that specialize in NP will have a lot of specialty threads in sizes that Xser don't use. But, it's good
to carry at least some of the other. There are NP shops that only carry NP. Just where you are, what the customer base
will support. And, it is true that web businesses have hurt the brick and mortar shops. The physical shops have had teo
rethink their strategies so that you will shop there. No one can stay in business just on charts - but if people are
running everywhere else to get their fabric, or their other supplies - it's hard for the shop to stay solvent. Hence,
many shops sell their floss at very close to cost - it's important to have it on hand, so.... As a designer, if you've
joined TNNA or INRG and go to a show, or read the members newsletters - you'd see some of this discussion. It's
interesting. Personally, my thought is it's the rare shop owner who's getting "rich" . Most that I know love
doing this, and that's why their shops are successful, and many of them have other jobs/careers - or ways to keep the
shop going. Just my long more than 2 cents worth, ellice
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View entire thread: Little Happy Dance, sort of....
Posted by ellice on Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:22 PM Post subject: Re: Little Happy Dance, sort of....
On 10/26/06 5:25 PM, "Joan E." <joan_erickson@und.nodak.edu> wrote: [quote:6b02372254] ellice wrote:
But, now as soon as I finish the Summer Garden - possibly tonight or tomorrow ALREADY?!?!?!?! I should be getting the
fabric any day now and am anxious to start on it! Tell me.....did it turn out prettier than the picture, as they
usually do? Joan I think so - we looked at it in the shop last week (I haven't worked on it[/quote:6b02372254] in a
while) and both the owner (Cindy) and I agreed it looked better than we expected - whatever that means. Granted I did
change some colors - LOL - and I'm very happy with it on the pale blue ground. I'm down to the part I inserted instead
of the words, another row of knit stitch, and the rosebuds again. I did them with the hand-painted glissen gloss silk,
as they looked kind of insipid the first time in just plain silk (even the gloriana which was a subtle shading). As
soon as I get it done it'll be one of the first things on the new .mac site. I'm going to follow Elizabeth's example -
and set up a stitching blog thing - thought mine will undoubtedly look somewhat different - and I don't think there is
enough server space in the world for all the UFOs. I bought fabric for the Sweet Potato Vine, which I want to start -
although I may buy a different piece (this is 32 ct, and I'd like to find some similar in 36 ct). Anyway - got to run -
off to my own personal hell of Project Runway - and being behind. Good thing - for the DC area locals - there is a 30%
off couplon for G-Street fabrics - good today -Sunday. 1 per person per day. Hmmm, there's some really, really nice
soft ultrasuede I was feeling the other day, and some lovely micro-ribbed cordorouy. And some devore velvet. Dang it.
Got to run, ellice
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View entire thread: Just a Little S.E.X.
Posted by ellice on Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:37 AM Post subject: Re: Just a Little S.E.X.
On 9/27/06 6:22 PM, "Joan E." <joan_erickson@und.nodak.edu> wrote: [quote:9f5691c637] ellice wrote:
even the LNS owner just looks at me and says "don't buy the overdyes - just check your stash - you must have
something" . LOL! She knows you well! [/quote:9f5691c637] Yup. Of course I was a customer for about 5 years
before I started working there - which may have influenced my stash growth - and worked in the shop regularly for about
3 years. Now, I just fill in as needed, and am writing a couple of canvas work classes - our prior regular instructor
moved to NC. [quote:9f5691c637] I've actually never stitched with silks, although I do have a couple of freebie skeins
from somewhere and a skein I bought at CATS in Vegas for a Teeny Tweenie. [/quote:9f5691c637] Do one of your cute little
motifs or something with them. Nice silks - yummy. But, it is pricey so even frivolous me is a little choosy about
what gets done in silk - though honestly, I probably do a lot in silk. Anything complicated seems to warrant it, and I
use a fair amount in my mixed NP projects. I will say, that you may find using the silk that use of a laying tool
will be more evident than with floss. Just my opinion - I don't use a laying tool all the time, but find I use one a
lot when working with silks. And thread heaven. Also - for me - who has dry skin - I constantly moisturize my hands -
hate when the silk catches. I just love the look and feel, so savour using them. [quote:9f5691c637] Not with the design
- at least not on the chart I bought. Just has the pretty picture and tells you to go to the site to print it out.
Glad I printed it out, then. I *really* like the little one! [/quote:9f5691c637] Me too - that was my deciding factor
in buying the chart - then I realized that I had to print it out. Silly me. [quote:9f5691c637]ROFLMAO - when I think
about the 6 projects I've got in the hopper right now - not to mention the knitting stuff. I may not wait on this - as
it's the tiniest project I have and am itching to start immediately I'd at least like to finish the baby blanket I'm
working on and Fairy Grandmother...all I have left of her is her bottom wings and the beading. I can hardly wait until
she's finished! [/quote:9f5691c637] Sounds lovely. I have to make 2 quilt blocks tomorrow - have to turn them in on
Saturday at G-Street - they're for the big Quilt Pink project. I may make about 4 - depending. Have to be 12"
blocks, and have some of this Moda fabric - I found some really nice fabrics - so I'm planning to whip those up tomorrow
a.m. [quote:9f5691c637]I found in the stash - the Crystal Waters from the 4 elements series - have the fabric, the
thread - all set to go...eventually. Glad you found your stash! Y'know, I think that's one I have that I bought a
couple years ago, along with the thread pack! [/quote:9f5691c637] Well - there's a chance that we could do that one in
synch! I bought that one the first time Caryn and I went to her LNS in Manassas. So, it's been hanging around for a
while. Came with the accessories, but not the thread. [quote:9f5691c637]I'm going to finish sorting out this thread
now. I hope. Have fun fondling. :) [/quote:9f5691c637] Thanks, I did. What fun. And I think I just really need to
buy the Waterlilies -'cause I think my skein is with something in the works and well used. And maybe 1 of the silk mori
beige colors - Don't want to do faces in overdye that turns yellow and orange with the beige - kind of a weird look that
would have! DH already gave the big sigh when I told him he needed to bring up the tubs of stash - to the
office/studio. Big sigh - as he's afraid I won't finish the furniture staining/painting project. But, hey - it has to
dry for about 2-3 hours between coats! ellice [quote:9f5691c637] Joan [/quote:9f5691c637]
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View entire thread: OT Drycleaning baby clothes
Posted by Julia in MN on Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:53 PM Post subject: Re: OT Drycleaning baby clothes
There are a lot of things labeled "dry clean only" that can be washed with care. A lot of companies label
stuff "dry clean only" to protect themselves from liability. For example, a lot of silks and rayons can be
washed with care. Another reason, ready-made clothing is "dry clean only" is that the trims, linings, or
interfacings do not wash well -- one reason that I like to make my own jackets. I prewash all my fabrics and have been
doing that for a long time, long before I was doing much quilting. I learned my lesson after sewing something that was
too tight to wear after it was washed once. I figure if I prewash a rayon, for example, it should be okay to wash a
garment made from it. For fancy kids clothes, there are a lot of nice polyester satins, taffetas, and velvets that
wash beautifully. When my daughter was in high school I made a couple prom dresses from polyester taffeta. When I
finished one of them, I noticed a few oily stains from the oils on my skin. It went into the washer and dryer before
she ever wore it and came out looking great. I paid a bit more for the poly taffetas, but saving the cost of one dry
cleaning more than made up for that. We also used a poly satin for the bridesmaids' dresses for her wedding; I made
sure all the linings and underlinings were washable. I figured if they wanted to wear the dresses again, at least they
could clean them easily. Julia in MN Sunny wrote: [quote:b1f2306ac8]Along the same lines but without the adorable
kids....my husband, who is incredibly wonderful about seeing fabric now, brought me home a clearance shower curtain that
he picked up for $3. It's roughly 2 yards of gorgeous striped 100% cotton fabric. But it says "dry clean
only". Huh? What happens if I wash it? Is there really cotton that has to be dry cleaned? And who makes a shower
curtain that has to be dry cleaned????? Especially one you can buy at ShopKo. Sunny polly esther wrote: Sounds
wonderful. I would love to see that fabric. Dry-cleaning just one probably won't kill you - unless she just has to
wear the dress at all times. It could happen. Polly "Tia Mary" wrote The SMDGD is 3 1/2 now and this is
the first year I am making her holiday dress out of dry clean only fabric! AAACCCKKKKK -- what is wrong with me?!?!?
When we were in Lizard Land earlier this month, I decided that she was old enough to pick out her own fabric -- from a
selection that DD and I chose. Neither of us had the brains to check the fabric content of the choices offered! We knew
we wanted a sheer dress with the skirt & partial bodice lined. The kid chose a darling white sheer with nice sized
candy canes and holly leaves outlined in silver sparkles and some tiny little round peppermints scattered throughout.
Lining is red taffeta and the sleeves and neck are bound with this and there is a red satin bow. As soon as we got home
and dropped off the fabric, I trotted myself down to the local Wally World and bought the SMDGD a pair of
"Dorothy" shoes -- lovely BRIGHT RED glitter encrusted shoes. I've wanted to buy these for her since she was
born and this is the first time I could justify spending about $15 for a pair of shoes the kid will likely only wear 2
or 3 times -- LOL! So now the kid has a Christmas dress that MUST be dry cleaned and a pair of Christmas shoes that
can't be cleaned in *any* manner at all -- LOLOL! Now I have to find some suitable hair "jewels" to finish
the ensemble -- preferably as shiny and glittery and shimmery as possible. The child takes after her GrandMother and
LOVES her bling-bling -- LOLOL :-)! [/quote:b1f2306ac8] -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-
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View entire thread: OT -I'M KIND OF BACK
Posted by Susan Laity Price on Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:28 PM Post subject: Re: OT -I'M KIND OF BACK
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Be thankful that your dry cleaner correctly treated your quilt. My friend's mother
had a smoke fire this spring. The restoration company took the prize winning quilt that my friend had made for her
mother. They said that they only washed and dried it but the quilt has faded and shrunk to the point of destroying it.
My friend told the insurance agent that the quilt was not replaceable because the fabric was no longer available but
she would remake the quilt with different fabric which would cost about $500. The person on the phone said she had never
heard of a quilt costing $500!!! My friend purchased everything for the new quilt and sent the bill to the insurance
company. She included new rotary blades and thread along with fabric for top, batting and backing. The total cost was
$521.00! She also sent them a copy of the magazine which featured the original quilt and directed them to a quilt store
in their area to see that good fabrics cost money. I need to tell my friend about the ozone room. Susan On Tue,
20 Jun 2006 19:19:18 -0400, "She in PA" <DJDrevna@comcast.net> wrote: [quote:bb1929c5ee]Hi guys
remember me, Well May 15th we had a fire in our kitchen that was the stove , microwave and a few cabinets. The smoke
from the plastic microwave went through the whole house through the air ducts. We had to move out for almost 4 weeks and
hire a restoration company. I fell trying to get a fire extinguisher from the neighbors and broke my nose. Blood was
gushing everywhere. I looked pretty bad for awhile, I don't look bad now it's healing well. Then a few weeks after that
I was in a store looking at spigots and tripped because of a flange on the bottom of a pole that the store should have
had covered up and bruised my rotator cuff. I am going for therapy for that. Next back to my house, the restoration
company it took 2 guys 2 days to paint a 12x14 room, they painted my dining room the wrong color, and stuccoed my
kitchen ceiling like a Mexican wall when it should have been stippled. Nothing was right and we fired them and moved
back into a filthy house and now are in the process of getting bids for the insurance company. We might end up in court
with the restoration company. My dear sweet hubby is trying his best to make the house livable. He cleaned ,painted and
hooked up the washer and dryer so I could wash our sheets and the cloths the dry cleaner didn't take. The dry cleaner is
really great he took every stitch of clothing, drapes, shoes, purses, and ALL my STASH. He cleaned an antique quilt I
have and brought it back because I needed it for a show I was involved in this past weekend and it is beautiful. He said
he put it in an ozone room. What ever that is? I won't be on for awhile I have to help get this house back in order. I
also have to rest a lot because of my Lupus. I was involved in a non-juried show this past weekend and the guilds had to
pay $250.00 to set up their quilts in a room to show. We were told that the views would vote on their favorite room then
next year that guild won't have to pay for their room. Our guild won viewers choice so we don't have to pay next year.
That is a good thing that has happened. Thank you everyone that sent me squishies for my 50th birthday. I greatly
appreciated them. They were a bright happy thing in the middle of my messy, burnt, house, and fragile hurt body. When I
get my machine back I will make something nice from them. My 50th birthday started the mess. My husband was going to
have a surprise party for me and put oil on the stove to make chicken wings, then called the preacher to talk to him
about my party and went downstairs so I didn't hear and forgot about the oil and it ignited. So, the squishies were
really great thanks everyone. She in PA [/quote:bb1929c5ee]
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View entire thread: Hi everyone-I have a question about getting rid of stash
Posted by LizardGumbo on Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:17 AM Post subject: Re: Hi everyone-I have a question about getting rid of stash
Brenda Lewis wrote: [quote:483ddb09e2]I don't know that needlework stuff is re-selling well anywhere because we are,
sadly, out of vogue right now. Wait, sadly? No, DEFIANTLY! [/quote:483ddb09e2] At this point in time and to my great
selfishness, I believe this is a good thing. Actually, I think most cycles are good things. It gives time to
regroup, refocus, and redirect one's efforts in his chosen art/craft. On the other hand, hand-dyers of both fabrics
and fibers are springing up everywhere and there is demand for a greater variety of charts than I've ever seen before.
I think what we are witnessing is the a) dying of brick and mortar stores for reasons we've discussed before
(including, but not limited to, crappy service and crappy hours), b) turning of brick and mortar needle-pulling-thread
stores into knitting and crocheting stores--just cause it's "in vogue" right now, and c) the devaluation of
the long-term craftsman for the short-term. When this discussion came up on another board, a lady named Sisu posted
this essay in response to the idea that people want "quick crafts" and stitching just isn't that. It (and
its followup email) really touched me, and she said I could share her words: [quote:483ddb09e2]I think it because we
have become an 'instant gratification' society in the US. In the time it takes to stitch even a small piece, you could
knit a purse, scarf, even a sweater. You could fill an entire scrapbook, and make endless numbers of beaded baubles.
People like fast crafts. I have a neighbor who is a very talented painter. She thinks taking 2 days for one painting is
a long time. When she saw some of my pieces and asked me how long they took, I thought she was going to choke when I
told her that an hour a day would get it done in 2 years. She said she would never get into a craft that took that long,
and I think that is the increasing mentality among busy soccer moms and babysitting grandma's. No time, no time, no
time. Me personally, I believe in doing something lasting. Look how many antique samplers and things there are from the
1800's and even the 1700's. And that was before we knew about acids and such. Imagine how long our well cared for pieces
may last. Much longer than a sweater or a scrap book page I believe. And with greater value. Sisu [/quote:483ddb09e2]
and its email followup: [quote:483ddb09e2]I want to leave a legacy for my children and their children and many more
down the road that I will never know. My family is horribly short[/quote:483ddb09e2] lived (my father died at 42, my
mother at 56) and I was in my 30's before I had my first child, so there is a good chance I may never see my
grandchildren. But I want to leave them something that speaks of my time, my life, and my love. Something my hands
created. Something that may speak to them of patience and determination, that shows them that perseverance is the
road to success. It may do none of that. They may look at it and say "It's nice, but just not my style".
But I can hope. How many of us stitchers have looked at an antique sampler and wondered about the girl or woman who
stitched it? Looked at the year and tried to picture the clothing she may have worn. Was her hair up? Did she wear a
bonnet? Was she the daughter of a farmer, a merchant, a priest? Did she enjoy her stitching or was it a chore, simply
a task to be completed? Were her mistakes a sign of carelessness or a sign or stitching by the too dim light of an
oil lantern? [quote:483ddb09e2] I want my descendants to wonder about me. Call it vanity, or maybe a desire for
immortality. Perhaps it is selfish. But I want them to think, to wonder, to feel connected to the past and to me. One
last point. Neither of my parents created anything lasting, besides their children of course. They had no hobbies
other than drinking. I have nothing that speaks of who they were as a person. I think that is what makes me desire to
leave something. I know when I die, my parents will be forgotten. Just another branch that the storms of time broke
from the family tree, leaving no trace other than a scar. I intend to attach my branch firmly. In threads of many
colors and with row upon row of tiny little x's. Sisu [/quote:483ddb09e2] In my recent venture I've had occasion to
cross paths with some older ladies who are needlepointers from way before I was born, who shared with me some of the
history behind it and some reasons for the contempt I had been feeling from needlepointers as being "only a cross
stitcher." It was an interesting history. But needlepoint is alive and thriving here in the US, and there are
shops that cater to the needlepointer, so I don't see any reason to weep for seemingly being out of favor (I know you
didn't, Brenda--but I've seen it elsewhere!). Now, I have a dual-pronged purpose to opening up shop (right now with
charts and later with a shop). One is to make money doing what I love (stitching and crunching numbers) and not being
a slave to my keyboard (medical transcription) anymore. The second is to be on the crest of the new wave of brick and
mortar stores that do what the current ones (you know, the ones I gripe about constantly) don't. I refuse to believe
that an economy with as many people spending as much money on leisure activities as they do is in any danger of being
suddenly unable to support needlework. /rant And that was my little philosophical needlework nonsense for the day.
Back to the grind. -- Elizabeth Pop the bubbles to reply. Website: http://www.effervescentdesigns.com WIP:
http://www.effervescentdesigns.com/wip.htm Work to date: http://www.effervescentdesigns.com/portfolio.htm
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View entire thread: wide width fabric
Posted by Phaedrine on Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:17 PM Post subject: Re: wide width fabric
In article <1161296499.069841.81870@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, "lisa" <lisalvold@yahoo.com>
wrote: [quote:65a6c0b641]A long time ago, kmgf posted a request for help on finding wide width fabric. She was
starting a bedding line to make duvets and shams. I am doing the same thing. I am finding it particulary hard to find
high thread count nice cotton in wide widths. Did anyone ever find out where she was able to find this fabric? I am
desperate for help as the research on Google could go on for years with all the millions of websites to read. I also am
in the same budgetary quandary she was, in that I would like to spend about $3-4 a yard if possible. I will be making
children's bedding, so I need to save wherever I can. Any help from the cyber world would be greatly appreciated!
[/quote:65a6c0b641] You might want to check with Springmaid/Wamsutta if you're needing such fabric in large
quantities--- by the bolt I mean. I just bought 10 yards of white Springmaid 200 count pima cotton for making pillow
cases and it's beautiful with a very nice hand. Almost all the online quilt shops now carry 100-120" wide fabric
for backings but, (1) rarely for $3-4/yd; (2) definitely not 200 thread count since it is quilt fabric though it is
usually very high quality fabric (200 count does not needle very well); (3) a few people have noticed a reduction in
the quality of wide fabrics from a couple manufacturers so I would definitely suggest swatching it first to see if it
meets your specifications. Search under "quilt backing" and you'll find tons of references. I've made
comforter covers from sheets and quilting fabrics (including the wide backings)--- all 100% cotton. In all honesty, I
prefer the quilt fabrics that are lighter because many high thread count sheets make the comforters just too darn
heavy and you feel like you're sleeping under a rock. Now it is possible to get lighter weight, high thread count
sheets but they are almost always vastly more expensive. Phae -- I fear me you but warm the starved snake Who,
cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI,Shakespeare)
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View entire thread: Have a loved one with Alzheimer's ?
Posted by Anonymous on Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:40 AM Post subject: Re: Have a loved one with Alzheimer's ?
I'd love to have a copy of it being that is what I am dealing with daily with my father. Anything that would help him
is excellent, because I know it is only going to get worse. Jacqueline in KY email quilter @ mountain-breeze
dot com On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:51:11 GMT, "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote:
[quote:f44c4754af]Well, sure, Kate. Right now, my scanner is not on speaking terms with my computer because my anti-
virus thingie decided to upgrade of its own volition, get quite uppity and shut down everything attached. Ah me.
Anyhow, I'll ask my nice bank to run a copy for you. You'll find it is a well-written article, even suggesting how to
birth, bind, and tie. No list of blue words for the slippy/slidey squares but I keep a list of them handy if you need
them. Is your address on the old directory still good? Polly "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:ztCdncd-8pcYh83YnZ2dnUVZ_h6dnZ2d@comcast.com... Polly -- do
you still have that article? If so -- is there any chance you could scan it or copy it and send me a copy? I'd love to
excerpt from it and include the highlights in my next guild newsletter. Thanks in advance... Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in
message news:dRU3h.3854$ig4.2888@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... Back in QNM's October 04 issue, there's an article
titled "The Power of Touch". The writer suggests that touching and rubbing fabric reduces stress and anxiety
in Alzheimer's patients. Contrast in touch is recommended for a lap quilt - satin, brocade, silk, seersucker, fake fur,
linen - any fairly reasonable, washable fabrics. I've just finished one. I even put in a square of counted thread cross
stitch fabric, a Minkee, of course, and a fake fur that looks and feels very much like a black and white spotted kitty.
Some of the fabrics needed a backing for stability. some required hearty cussing and some had to have their hair combed
out of the seams - but if QNM is right and Alzheimer's patients are less stressed and anxious from touching, I know this
quilt will comfort. That's what we quilters hope to do. Polly [/quote:f44c4754af]
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Posted by Kate G. on Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:03 PM Post subject: Re: Have a loved one with Alzheimer's ?
thanks!!!!!!!!! -- http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in
message news:455028c5_2@news.chariot.net.au... [quote:127cfe40af]I have the article right here in front of me. I looked
it up earlier today in response to your email. I'll send you a scan/file and you can send it on to anyone who asks if
you like. -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest
catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:j9V3h.3481$0r.269@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... : Well, sure, Kate. Right now, my scanner is not on speaking
terms with my : computer because my anti-virus thingie decided to upgrade of its own : volition, get quite uppity and
shut down everything attached. Ah me. : Anyhow, I'll ask my nice bank to run a copy for you. You'll find it is : a
well-written article, even suggesting how to birth, bind, and tie. No : list of blue words for the slippy/slidey
squares but I keep a list of them : handy if you need them. Is your address on the old directory still good? : Polly :
: : : : : "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message : news:ztCdncd-
8pcYh83YnZ2dnUVZ_h6dnZ2d@comcast.com... : > Polly -- do you still have that article? If so -- is there any chance
you : > could scan it or copy it and send me a copy? I'd love to excerpt from it : > and include the highlights
in my next guild newsletter. : : > Thanks in advance... : : > Kate in MI : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : > -- : : : > "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message : news:dRU3h.3854$ig4.2888@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... :
>> Back in QNM's October 04 issue, there's an article titled "The Power of : >> Touch". The
writer suggests that touching and rubbing fabric reduces : >> stress and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients. Contrast
in touch is : >> recommended for a lap quilt - satin, brocade, silk, seersucker, fake fur, : >> linen - any
fairly reasonable, washable fabrics. : >> I've just finished one. I even put in a square of counted thread :
>> cross stitch fabric, a Minkee, of course, and a fake fur that looks and : >> feels very much like a black
and white spotted kitty. : >> Some of the fabrics needed a backing for stability. some required : >>
hearty cussing and some had to have their hair combed out of the seams - : >> but if QNM is right and Alzheimer's
patients are less stressed and : >> anxious from touching, I know this quilt will comfort. That's what we :
>> quilters hope to do. Polly : : : : : [/quote:127cfe40af]
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Posted by Cats on Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:33 AM Post subject: Re: Have a loved one with Alzheimer's ?
I have the article right here in front of me. I looked it up earlier today in response to your email. I'll send you a
scan/file and you can send it on to anyone who asks if you like. -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o
o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "polly esther"
<misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:j9V3h.3481$0r.269@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... : Well,
sure, Kate. Right now, my scanner is not on speaking terms with my : computer because my anti-virus thingie decided to
upgrade of its own : volition, get quite uppity and shut down everything attached. Ah me. : Anyhow, I'll ask my
nice bank to run a copy for you. You'll find it is : a well-written article, even suggesting how to birth, bind, and
tie. No : list of blue words for the slippy/slidey squares but I keep a list of them : handy if you need them. Is
your address on the old directory still good? : Polly : : : : : : "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message : news:ztCdncd-8pcYh83YnZ2dnUVZ_h6dnZ2d@comcast.com... : > Polly
-- do you still have that article? If so -- is there any chance you : > could scan it or copy it and send me a
copy? I'd love to excerpt from it : > and include the highlights in my next guild newsletter. : > : > Thanks
in advance... : > : > Kate in MI : > http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : > -- : > : > :
> "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message : >
news:dRU3h.3854$ig4.2888@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... : >> Back in QNM's October 04 issue, there's an
article titled "The Power of : >> Touch". The writer suggests that touching and rubbing fabric
reduces : >> stress and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients. Contrast in touch is : >> recommended for a lap
quilt - satin, brocade, silk, seersucker, fake fur, : >> linen - any fairly reasonable, washable fabrics. :
>> I've just finished one. I even put in a square of counted thread : >> cross stitch fabric, a Minkee,
of course, and a fake fur that looks and : >> feels very much like a black and white spotted kitty. : >>
Some of the fabrics needed a backing for stability. some required : >> hearty cussing and some had to have their
hair combed out of the seams - : >> but if QNM is right and Alzheimer's patients are less stressed and :
>> anxious from touching, I know this quilt will comfort. That's what we : >> quilters hope to do. Polly :
>> : > : > : :
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Posted by polly esther on Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:51 AM Post subject: Re: Have a loved one with Alzheimer's ?
Well, sure, Kate. Right now, my scanner is not on speaking terms with my computer because my anti-virus thingie
decided to upgrade of its own volition, get quite uppity and shut down everything attached. Ah me. Anyhow, I'll
ask my nice bank to run a copy for you. You'll find it is a well-written article, even suggesting how to birth, bind,
and tie. No list of blue words for the slippy/slidey squares but I keep a list of them handy if you need them. Is
your address on the old directory still good? Polly "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote
in message news:ztCdncd-8pcYh83YnZ2dnUVZ_h6dnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:9403992bf5]Polly -- do you still have that
article? If so -- is there any chance you could scan it or copy it and send me a copy? I'd love to excerpt from it and
include the highlights in my next guild newsletter. Thanks in advance... Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in
message news:dRU3h.3854$ig4.2888@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... Back in QNM's October 04 issue, there's an article
titled "The Power of Touch". The writer suggests that touching and rubbing fabric reduces stress and anxiety
in Alzheimer's patients. Contrast in touch is recommended for a lap quilt - satin, brocade, silk, seersucker, fake fur,
linen - any fairly reasonable, washable fabrics. I've just finished one. I even put in a square of counted thread cross
stitch fabric, a Minkee, of course, and a fake fur that looks and feels very much like a black and white spotted kitty.
Some of the fabrics needed a backing for stability. some required hearty cussing and some had to have their hair combed
out of the seams - but if QNM is right and Alzheimer's patients are less stressed and anxious from touching, I know this
quilt will comfort. That's what we quilters hope to do. Polly [/quote:9403992bf5]
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Posted by Debra on Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:05 AM Post subject: Wading hip deep in fabric
Yes I said wading. Mom, her sister, and I spent a half day doing that one day last week. Someone passed along her
sewing stash to my aunt and suddenly it was too full for her to cook in there, so auntie called us over to sort through
it all. There were about 6 boxes and even more trash bags, all full of various fabrics. Some of it was quilt usable,
and some was totally useless but it was all mixed together so we just had to dump out the bags and boxes and have a good
sort. Mom is never timid or shy when it comes to an event like this so she grabbed the first bag, dumped it, and dug
right in. With a hand shooting past a large swath of slick bright pink polyester, she plucked out a stack of pre-cut
quilting cottons in 4 inch squares, and began searching for more. Then Auntie and I waded in too. There was fabric to
make sheers, jacket lining material, a lot of lightweight polyester, some jersey knit, sweatshirt fleece, a little bit
of old double knit, some almost finished curtains, half finished garments, and something pink with sequins that looked a
little like a tutu. All of that went into the discard pile right off the bat. Once we had been through it all we were
left with some denim, corduroy, and various weights of cotton and poly-cotton blends. We divvied up this fabric loot
into several piles until it was all gone. There was one box of various ribbon and lace trims. Both of them
elected me as the one to go through the box and salvage the good stuff out of it at a later date. There were two boxes
of 3 inch wide fabric wound on rolls, some was thin poly but most was quilting weight cotton, with enough on each of the
rolls to use as sashing or binding on several quilts, or use it in a strip or brick quilt or two. I've got one box and
mom has another. Mom has a load of floral and fruit prints, with a smattering of polka dots and stars. The sizes of
her fabric range from 4 inch squares to big enough for a quilt backing. I've got loads of corduroy in various shades of
pink and blue, some bright florals, some novelties and critters including a zebra print, and various dots and other
geometric prints, nothing big enough for a backing but I can raid Mom's stash if I have a need. I've now got two 13
gallon trash bags full of new to me fabric. I wonder how nice it would be to have a corduroy quilt. It's nice soft
cord that will probably be softer after I wash it. Might have to use big seam allowances though. Debra in VA See my
quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Debra on Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:41 PM Post subject: Re: Good Pattern for Scraps?
On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:10:14 +0000,Sally Swindells wrote: [quote:37bed0a8ff]Again, no laughing at - just a smile. Here
in the land of ?9 a yard ($17) fabric, the smile was from someone who dives into the sale offcut drawers of any LQS,
searching for any usable scraps of any size! - Yes, I actually buy scraps! Apart from scrappy quilts (just nearing the
end of a Karen Stone one which uses lots and lots of different fabrics) there's applique too - need lots of different
bits for that, and if you have some bigger pieces you can co-ordinate the two - the bigger pieces in the main body of
the quilt/hanging/bag/cushion, and the itsy bitsy bits in the applique/star block etc. in the centre. Another use is as
a border - just piece a long strip of co-ordinating scraps, and they look really impressive as part of the border. So
be prepared early - invest in some plaggy bags for sorting and a big box labelled 'Stash'. You will be amazed at the
rate you will need further boxes. [/quote:37bed0a8ff] I knew I forgot something, applique. You do need a great deal of
scraps for an applique quilt. I like to have all the block backgrounds from the same fabric to help tie together very
different blocks, but the applique pieces are usually from whatever scraps I have on hand. If you have a lot of
different scraps of the came color. You can pick that color and use lots of different prints for various applique
pieces in blocks to tie the blocks together for a pleasing effect. Clear as mud, right? Example: one block with an
apple, the apple fabric is tiny white dots on red; one block with Sun Bonnet Sue wearing a dress and hat of little
silver angels printed on a red background: one block with a cardinal bird done in a red star print: and a mitten in a
predominately red Christmas print. All of four them will look nice together because of the reds used in the applique,
add that scrappy pieced border and you have a stunning quilt. Debra in VA See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Donna in NE La. on Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:04 AM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
WOW, Kate, that is really pretty!! Can't wait to see pics of yours! -- Donna in NE La. "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:geCdnYy9_OsiZNTYnZ2dnUVZ_vidnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:379754e9e0]Here is a similar quilt. My colors however are limited to shades of blue, yellow, yellows on blue,
blues on yellow and a wee bit of white. http://www.rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/images/ptquilt7.jpg Sure hope it
turns out okay! I've seen a few of them... and they are gorgeous! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message
news:45496f0f$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... Do you have a picture of what you are making? -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ
o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead
Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:AKCdnXfYd-xG-tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : Well ... I
got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her : instructions (when I re-read them... I
still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other
students all had the shop help them pull : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then
the shop staff helped : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). : : So now... I have to weeks
to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : sew them into a new "sheet" of
fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : very particular directions. : : Then ... we
have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. : Sure hope I can keep it
all straight in my head. : : I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of
Michigan). : : Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. : : Feels so nice to
sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I : need to figure out what to
do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before : guests arrive for Thanksgiving! : : Kate in MI
: http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : -- : : : [/quote:379754e9e0]
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Posted by Cats on Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:54 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Beautiful top! Is it finished yet? How will/did you quilt it? -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o
o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau <materialgirl01@gmail.com>
wrote in message news:1162477026.947082.233200@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... : Hi Kate! : It's a fun project. You can
see the top I put together here: : http://community.webshots.com/user/materialgirl12 ( see Quilt top for : Dad). : I
tend to agree that I had to read between the lines on the pattern and : the teacher : we had for our class really
provided a lot of helpful hints. How many : class sessions will : you have? If I can be of help, let me know! This does
not mean that I : have all the answers, but : If nothing else, I will lend lots of moral support. I found that I :
couldn't let my mind wander on : this one! I also had to pay close attention to organization. Please : post pictures! :
DeNise : : Kate G. wrote: : > Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood
her : > instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : >
stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other students all had the shop help them pull : > fabrics (it takes
20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then the shop staff helped : > them sequence them (which is
what I didn't have officially done). : > : > So now... I have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1
1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : > sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced
fabrics... making sure to press seams in : > very particular directions. : > : > Then ... we have directions
on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. : > Sure hope I can keep it all
straight in my head. : > : > I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University
of Michigan). : > : > Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. : > :
> Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I :
> need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before : > guests
arrive for Thanksgiving! : > : > Kate in MI : > http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : > -- :
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Posted by Cats on Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:52 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
I have seen patterns along this line - but of course can't remember where right now. Try finding one of the books on
Bargello. Marilyn Doheny's Bargello Tapestry Quilts are mostly "straight up and down" B-quilts, but Marge
Edie's Bargello Quilts and New Slant on Bargello have more variations. -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o
o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "KJ"
<KJoger@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote in message news:oen2h.1048111$084.996760@attbi_s22... : Is that a pattern that's
availble somewhere? I'd like to have it in my : stash! : KJ : : "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message : news:geCdnYy9_OsiZNTYnZ2dnUVZ_vidnZ2d@comcast.com... : > Here
is a similar quilt. My colors however are limited to shades of blue, : > yellow, yellows on blue, blues on yellow
and a wee bit of white. : > : > http://www.rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/images/ptquilt7.jpg : > : > Sure
hope it turns out okay! I've seen a few of them... and they are : > gorgeous! : > : > Kate in MI : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : > -- : > : > : > "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com>
wrote in message : > news:45496f0f$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... : >> Do you have a picture of what you are
making? : >> : >> -- : >> : >> Cheryl & the Cats in OZ : >> o o o o
o o : >> ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : >> Enness Boofhead Donut
: >> http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : >> catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : >> :
>> : >> "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message : >> news:AKCdnXfYd-
xG-tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : >> : Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep : >>
completely. I misunderstood her : >> : instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they : >> are
confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : >> : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other : >>
students all had the shop help them pull : >> : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different :
>> fabrics!) and then the shop staff helped : >> : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have :
>> officially done). : >> : : >> : So now... I have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 : >>
each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : >> : sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with the
: >> sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : >> : very particular directions. : >> : :
>> : Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" : >> and prepare the rows for the
bargello. : >> : Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. : >> : : >> : I'm doing mine in
Maize & Blue and White... for my DH : >> office (at the University of Michigan). : >> : : >> :
Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon : >> Monday. Working on it. : >> : : >> :
Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. : >> Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I
: >> : need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at : >> it right now... but will need to
before : >> : guests arrive for Thanksgiving! : >> : : >> : Kate in MI : >> :
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : >> : -- : >> : : >> : : >> : : >> :
>> : > : > : :
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Posted by KJ on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:26 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Is that a pattern that's availble somewhere? I'd like to have it in my stash! KJ "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:geCdnYy9_OsiZNTYnZ2dnUVZ_vidnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:6558d5a4c7]Here is a similar quilt. My colors however are limited to shades of blue, yellow, yellows on blue,
blues on yellow and a wee bit of white. http://www.rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/images/ptquilt7.jpg Sure hope it
turns out okay! I've seen a few of them... and they are gorgeous! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message
news:45496f0f$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... Do you have a picture of what you are making? -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ
o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead
Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:AKCdnXfYd-xG-tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : Well ... I
got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her : instructions (when I re-read them... I
still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other
students all had the shop help them pull : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then
the shop staff helped : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). : : So now... I have to weeks
to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : sew them into a new "sheet" of
fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : very particular directions. : : Then ... we
have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. : Sure hope I can keep it
all straight in my head. : : I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of
Michigan). : : Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. : : Feels so nice to
sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I : need to figure out what to
do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before : guests arrive for Thanksgiving! : : Kate in MI
: http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : -- : : : [/quote:6558d5a4c7]
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Posted by Cats on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:11 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Nice Look forward to seeing pics -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o o o ( > Y
< ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:geCdnYy9_OsiZNTYnZ2dnUVZ_vidnZ2d@comcast.com... : Here is a
similar quilt. My colors however are limited to shades of blue, yellow, yellows on blue, : blues on yellow and a wee
bit of white. : : http://www.rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/images/ptquilt7.jpg : : Sure hope it turns out okay! I've
seen a few of them... and they are gorgeous! : : Kate in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : -- : : :
"Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message news:45496f0f$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... : > Do you have
a picture of what you are making? : > : > -- : > : > Cheryl & the Cats in OZ : > o o
o o o o : > ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness Boofhead
Donut : > http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : > : > :
> "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message : > news:AKCdnXfYd-xG-
tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : > : Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep : > completely.
I misunderstood her : > : instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they : > are confusing). I pulled
fabrics from my : > : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other : > students all had the shop help
them pull : > : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different : > fabrics!) and then the shop staff
helped : > : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have : > officially done). : > : : > : So now... I
have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 : > each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : > : sew them into
a new "sheet" of fabric... with the : > sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : > : very
particular directions. : > : : > : Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" : > and
prepare the rows for the bargello. : > : Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. : > : : > : I'm doing
mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH : > office (at the University of Michigan). : > : : > : Also
need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon : > Monday. Working on it. : > : : > : Feels so nice to
sew in a nice clean organized space. : > Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I : > : need to
figure out what to do with... but not looking at : > it right now... but will need to before : > : guests arrive
for Thanksgiving! : > : : > : Kate in MI : > : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : > : -- : >
: : > : : > : : > : > : :
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Posted by Kate G. on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:00 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Here is a similar quilt. My colors however are limited to shades of blue, yellow, yellows on blue, blues on yellow and
a wee bit of white. http://www.rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/images/ptquilt7.jpg Sure hope it turns out okay! I've
seen a few of them... and they are gorgeous! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --
"Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message news:45496f0f$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... [quote:f3bcc759bd]Do
you have a picture of what you are making? -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o o o (
> Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:AKCdnXfYd-xG-tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : Well ... I
got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her : instructions (when I re-read them... I
still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other
students all had the shop help them pull : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then
the shop staff helped : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). : : So now... I have to weeks
to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : sew them into a new "sheet" of
fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : very particular directions. : : Then ... we
have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. : Sure hope I can keep it
all straight in my head. : : I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of
Michigan). : : Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. : : Feels so nice to
sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I : need to figure out what to
do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before : guests arrive for Thanksgiving! : : Kate in MI
: http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : -- : : : [/quote:f3bcc759bd]
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Posted by Kate G. on Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:16 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
it's 2 classes... yesterday -- and another in 2 weeks. That's it! But I think I understand where we're going. The
real challenge will be sewing straight... keeping a good 1/4" seam and doing a good job of matching points. Her
method (including pressing... should have us with opposing seams so that should help with the points matching... time
will tell. I hope to have it done before Thanksgiving (at least the top). As for quilting -- haven't thought about
that. It probably won't show much -- so will probably do something simple -- unless someone has a better idea. Kate
in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- <materialgirl01@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162477558.103610.261180@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:61b3825f2c]Hi Kate! This is a fun project. You can
look at my completed top here: http://community.webshots.com/user/materialgirl12 (see Quilt top for Dad). My teacher was
very good at providing hints that made the pattern easier to understand. The class prep was more than I had ever
encountered (I had been sticking with less involved projects). I found that as long as I remained focused and organized
I could avoid lots of unsewing! How many classes do you have remaining? Just remember, have fun! DeNise Kate G. wrote:
Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read
them... I still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The
other students all had the shop help them pull fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and
then the shop staff helped them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). So now... I have to weeks
to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then sew them into a new "sheet" of
fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in very particular directions. Then ... we have
directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. Sure hope I can keep it all
straight in my head. I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of Michigan).
Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean
organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I need to figure out what to do with... but not
looking at it right now... but will need to before guests arrive for Thanksgiving! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- [/quote:61b3825f2c]
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Posted by Kate G. on Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:37 AM Post subject: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read
them... I still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The
other students all had the shop help them pull fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and
then the shop staff helped them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). So now... I have to
weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then sew them into a new
"sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in very particular directions.
Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. Sure hope I
can keep it all straight in my head. I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the
University of Michigan). Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. Feels so
nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I need to figure out
what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before guests arrive for Thanksgiving! Kate in
MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --
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Posted by Cats on Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:05 AM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Do you have a picture of what you are making? -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o o
o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:AKCdnXfYd-xG-tTYnZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com... : Well ... I
got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her : instructions (when I re-read them... I
still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my : stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other
students all had the shop help them pull : fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and
then the shop staff helped : them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). : : So now... I have to
weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then : sew them into a new
"sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in : very particular
directions. : : Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the
bargello. : Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. : : I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my
DH office (at the University of Michigan). : : Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday.
Working on it. : : Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest
bedroom I : need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before : guests
arrive for Thanksgiving! : : Kate in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : -- : : :
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Posted by materialgirl01@gmail.com on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:17 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Hi Kate! It's a fun project. You can see the top I put together here: http://community.webshots.com/user/materialgirl12
( see Quilt top for Dad). I tend to agree that I had to read between the lines on the pattern and the teacher we had for
our class really provided a lot of helpful hints. How many class sessions will you have? If I can be of help, let me
know! This does not mean that I have all the answers, but If nothing else, I will lend lots of moral support. I found
that I couldn't let my mind wander on this one! I also had to pay close attention to organization. Please post pictures!
DeNise Kate G. wrote: [quote:4a050af358]Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I
misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my
stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other students all had the shop help them pull fabrics (it takes 20!!!
quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then the shop staff helped them sequence them (which is what I didn't
have officially done). So now... I have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics).
Then sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in very
particular directions. Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the
bargello. Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH
office (at the University of Michigan). Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on
it. Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I need
to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before guests arrive for
Thanksgiving! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --[/quote:4a050af358]
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Posted by materialgirl01@gmail.com on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:25 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
Hi Kate! This is a fun project. You can look at my completed top here: http://community.webshots.com/user/materialgirl12
(see Quilt top for Dad). My teacher was very good at providing hints that made the pattern easier to understand. The
class prep was more than I had ever encountered (I had been sticking with less involved projects). I found that as long
as I remained focused and organized I could avoid lots of unsewing! How many classes do you have remaining? Just
remember, have fun! DeNise Kate G. wrote: [quote:0a07607e56]Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done my prep
completely. I misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they are confusing). I pulled
fabrics from my stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other students all had the shop help them pull fabrics
(it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then the shop staff helped them sequence them (which
is what I didn't have officially done). So now... I have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips
from 20 fabrics). Then sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making sure to
press seams in very particular directions. Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets" and
prepare the rows for the bargello. Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue
and White... for my DH office (at the University of Michigan). Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by
noon Monday. Working on it. Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow" in
the guest bedroom I need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before
guests arrive for Thanksgiving! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --[/quote:0a07607e56]
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Posted by materialgirl01@gmail.com on Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:33 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1 OOPS!
Hello again! I am so sorry about the multiple messages; I usually can post a bit more proficiently. I tried posting and
Google stalled then told me to log on again and try again. So I was under the impression that the posts choked and did
not get through. Apparently the messages had already gone through! I apologize for the confusion I've caused. I think
I'll go get another cup of tea to clear the cobwebs ... DeNise Kate G. wrote: [quote:95e15bd729]Well ... I got there
and realized I hadn't done my prep completely. I misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read them... I still think
they are confusing). I pulled fabrics from my stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other students all had
the shop help them pull fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then the shop staff
helped them sequence them (which is what I didn't have officially done). So now... I have to weeks to get all the
pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2" strips from 20 fabrics). Then sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with
the sequenced fabrics... making sure to press seams in very particular directions. Then ... we have directions on how
to cut those "sheets" and prepare the rows for the bargello. Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head.
I'm doing mine in Maize & Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of Michigan). Also need to get
that Purple BOM Sampler Top done by noon Monday. Working on it. Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space.
Still have "overflow" in the guest bedroom I need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right
now... but will need to before guests arrive for Thanksgiving! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
--[/quote:95e15bd729]
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Posted by Kate G. on Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:10 PM Post subject: Re: Twisted Bargello Class... day 1
We are NOT using a preprinted pattern. This is some method (that looks like it should be simple -- if I can keep it
straight! I'll let you know when I finish. Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --
<materialgirl01@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1162477026.947082.233200@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
[quote:5a80336781]Hi Kate! It's a fun project. You can see the top I put together here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/materialgirl12 ( see Quilt top for Dad). I tend to agree that I had to read between
the lines on the pattern and the teacher we had for our class really provided a lot of helpful hints. How many class
sessions will you have? If I can be of help, let me know! This does not mean that I have all the answers, but If nothing
else, I will lend lots of moral support. I found that I couldn't let my mind wander on this one! I also had to pay close
attention to organization. Please post pictures! DeNise Kate G. wrote: Well ... I got there and realized I hadn't done
my prep completely. I misunderstood her instructions (when I re-read them... I still think they are confusing). I
pulled fabrics from my stash and bought a few during my shop hop. The other students all had the shop help them pull
fabrics (it takes 20!!! quarter yard cuts... all different fabrics!) and then the shop staff helped them sequence them
(which is what I didn't have officially done). So now... I have to weeks to get all the pieces cut (4 each 1 1/2"
strips from 20 fabrics). Then sew them into a new "sheet" of fabric... with the sequenced fabrics... making
sure to press seams in very particular directions. Then ... we have directions on how to cut those "sheets"
and prepare the rows for the bargello. Sure hope I can keep it all straight in my head. I'm doing mine in Maize &
Blue and White... for my DH office (at the University of Michigan). Also need to get that Purple BOM Sampler Top done
by noon Monday. Working on it. Feels so nice to sew in a nice clean organized space. Still have "overflow"
in the guest bedroom I need to figure out what to do with... but not looking at it right now... but will need to before
guests arrive for Thanksgiving! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- [/quote:5a80336781]
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View entire thread: Fabric for Baby Quilt
Posted by Susan Laity Price on Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:50 PM Post subject: Re: Fabric for Baby Quilt
For a quick baby gift I sometimes take a preprinted panel or bright print fabric and add flannel backing using the
"pillow case" method. Pre-wash everything. Lay the two pieces of fabric right sides together pinning around
the edges. Following the top fabric outline, sew around the entire piece leaving an opening large enough to put your
hand through. Trim the seam allowances on all four corners diagonally to reduce the bulk. Turn the sewn pieces to the
right side. Make sure the corners are as nice as possible. Finger press the sewn edge so the back fabric doesn't show on
the front. Pin around the edges to hold the fabrics in place and top stitch 1/4" from the edge. Now by hand add
ties about every four inches all over the top or follow the pattern of the fabric to decide where to make ties. I use
pearl cotton and square knots for the ties. The result is a warm, snuggly blanket that has lots of love. One tradition
that I enjoy is saying a prayer for the mother and baby with each knot. I add a label to the back which gives the baby's
name and date of birth (if given after the birth) but always says something about the quilt being made with love and
prayers for this special little child. If the quilt is going to someone I know I will add my name. If it is going to
charity I only add innitials. I have used this technique to help friends who don't quilt or physically can no longer
quilt make presents or donations. I do the machine work and then take it to them to add the ties. If the person is
handicapped I usually add the pearl cotton but leave the tying to the handicapped person. They have a real feeling of
accomplishment and pride in having made the gift. Susan On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:41:24 -0500, Jacqueline from KY
wrote: [quote:c85de72dd6]There is a child in our community that is pregnant and the ladies of our church have kind of
taken her on as their own, but remember I am from a small town and when I saw the ladies of our church I mean less than
10, now there are a few more than that at church but I mean folks that will help her with it. This child is only in the
8th grade and her family will not have anything to do with her now. I am not sure I can do it but I would like to try
and make a baby quilt out of flannel for her, for the shower we are going to give her. We do not know who this person
is, I am sure if I asked around I could find out but I don't really care, I am just sorry this has happened to her.
Anyway, last week someone posted links to fabric for youngsters, well I didn't bookmark it because I didn't know about
this child having a baby. Now I need those links. Also, I am just going to do plain ole squares of some sort, because
as you know I haven't done anything yet except buy and wash fabric and tried to make a 4 piece square out of squares and
they sucked badly. This is going to be my project that I am considering trying to do by hand since I am not going to be
able to be at the sewing machine. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone want to do it for me, ROFL, I am sure
everyone will jump at that one. Do you all think that it is too much for me to take on? OK while I am at it I am going
to post a list of things I want to do next year and then you all can laugh at me or with me if I don't get them all done
or you can rejoice with me when I do. 1. I want a quilt for my bedroom done in blues and yellows I guess since I can't
find the pink I want and I did break down and buy blue drapes so I could get rid of my rose ones. Have fabric for this
one 2. A lap quilt for my father in a hunting, outdoor theme have fabric or most of the fabric for this one 3. A cat
quilt for my sister have the fabric for this one 4. A quilt out of the Moda 3 sister's chocolat fabric for my guest
bedroom. Already bought new drapes for it, too. have the fabric for this one 5. A NC Tarheels quilt for my nephew,
even though we live in KY and he is going to a branch of UK now, but will soon be going to pharmacy school in Virginia,
or at least we hope he is accepted there. And if I can find the fabric for it. have no idea where to find the fabric
for this one 6. I want to make a couple of quilts for the Methodist children's home for Christmas next year. Can use
anything for these, so I am sure I have fabric for them also. 7. I still have another sister. LOL Gotta figure a
theme or something for this one. 8. A quilt done in musical notes, etc. for our choir director at church, which happens
to be my best friend's husband. got the fabric for this 9. One done in cats or musical stuff for our piano/organist,
which happens to be my best friend. Might have enough fabric for this one 10. This baby quilt gotta buy the fabric
for this one. 11. Those place mats. You all know I have the fabric for this one. Now is that too much for me to plan
on doing? I figure on one project a month and they will all be done by machine except maybe the baby one and if able it
may be quilted by machine, also. Oh, and you all have me ruined, I love fabric even if I have no idea what to do with
it yet. Jacqueline, who is crazy in KY[/quote:c85de72dd6]
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Posted by Ceridwen on Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:14 AM Post subject: Re: Fabric for Baby Quilt
The prayer technique is very thoughtful of you. I wouldn't have thought of a pre-printed panel. That is a good idea.
For a quick quilt, I tend to make the rail fence pattern. Lately I have been tailoring the quilt to the size of the
backing I have or the batting. It's a great way to use left over pieces (Since I tend to work in queen or twin, I have
so many odd size pieces). DD attended a summer bible camp and they requested clothing or blankets for children to
place in the holiday baskets. I made two quilts, one for a boy and one for a girl. I also do not reveal my full name.
I also do not make a label. However, I will sign the back - first name only. -- Carole Champlain, NY
http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI "Susan Laity
Price" <slpdesigns@speakeasy.net> wrote in message news:qhack299seq2fppajhe2pf3adeubt8f4lg@4ax.com...
[quote:86250b60f0]For a quick baby gift I sometimes take a preprinted panel or bright print fabric and add flannel
backing using the "pillow case" method. Pre-wash everything. Lay the two pieces of fabric right sides together
pinning around the edges. Following the top fabric outline, sew around the entire piece leaving an opening large enough
to put your hand through. Trim the seam allowances on all four corners diagonally to reduce the bulk. Turn the sewn
pieces to the right side. Make sure the corners are as nice as possible. Finger press the sewn edge so the back fabric
doesn't show on the front. Pin around the edges to hold the fabrics in place and top stitch 1/4" from the edge. Now
by hand add ties about every four inches all over the top or follow the pattern of the fabric to decide where to make
ties. I use pearl cotton and square knots for the ties. The result is a warm, snuggly blanket that has lots of love. One
tradition that I enjoy is saying a prayer for the mother and baby with each knot. I add a label to the back which gives
the baby's name and date of birth (if given after the birth) but always says something about the quilt being made with
love and prayers for this special little child. If the quilt is going to someone I know I will add my name. If it is
going to charity I only add innitials. I have used this technique to help friends who don't quilt or physically can no
longer quilt make presents or donations. I do the machine work and then take it to them to add the ties. If the person
is handicapped I usually add the pearl cotton but leave the tying to the handicapped person. They have a real feeling of
accomplishment and pride in having made the gift. Susan[/quote:86250b60f0]
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Posted by Susan Laity Price on Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:16 PM Post subject: Re: Applique Patterns - sources and prices was McKen
I find most Block of the Month plans way over priced. I don't think quilters add all the expenses together before
signing-up for the plan. Many of them run $20 to $25 per block. Multiply that by 12 blocks and add the cost of the
finishing kit and this is one very expensive quilt. The same instructions could be included in a $25 to $35 book. Add
$100 for fabric and you have a much more reasonably priced quilt. Plus by purchasing your own fabrics the quilt is a
little more your own. The trend in quilting right now is buying kits to make a quilt just exactly like the sample. I
have purchased a few of these myself. But I hope quilters will venture out and pick their own fabrics occasionally.
Until they have the confidence to make their own creations they will be at the mercy of the shop owner. Susan Sun,
29 Oct 2006 11:11:40 +1100, "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote: [quote:ecf7b602f1]Yeah - her patterns are
nice but a bit expensive. But I found one that is even more so. A BOM Adopt-A-Dragon pattern, 9 blocks, paper pattern
is $20AUS per block, and only one block has ANY instructions and they are really minimal!! That's $180AUS just for the
pattern, or about $135US. And you had better know about quilting and applique beforehand. The pattern was so cute I
hunted around and managed to find a place that had the whole pattern on CD for $75AUS (total cost about $60US), and in a
moment of madness I bought it. But when it arrived I found the blocks were very small (overall quilt is only about 4'?,
and some blocks only 10-12") and not really something I wanted to do. And to add insult to injury, the website of
the original designer of the dragons gives permission for his dragon character drawings to be used for personal non-
profit applications and includes drawings for two of the quilt blocks - for free! All you have to do is trace them. I
do not mind paying a designer for their hard work and talents, but this was a blatant case of someone getting permission
to use the designs and then overpricing them to a ridiculous extent. If I see a BOM I like I usually prefer to buy the
pattern and use my own fabrics. It also saves on shipping costs. Most shops will do this for a fair price, and I have
happily paid over $80AUS for a BOM design I really liked (for a big quilt with 8 full, 6 half and 4 corner blocks) and
almost $100 for a beautiful Baltimore-style BOM. BTW - my dragon saga had a happy ending. I traded the CD for
something I did want! So what does everyone think is a fair price to pay for a pattern - say a detailed applique
pattern? And how much instruction do you expect/want to get with the pattern? Or are you happy to just get the design?
Would anyone care to share details/links on their favourite patterns? Here's one of my favourites - an Aussie.
http://www.diannejohnstonproducts.com.au/Products/patterns.html The site can be slow to load but is worth it. Her
customer service was disappoinging for me when I bought direct from her (the quality of the printing was not what I
expected on the most recent BOM pattern I bought and her response was to blame the printer - to which I responded that
it was published/distributed under her name and QA was her responsibility!), but I still bought because I loved the
overall designs. I put them into EQ5 so I could play with other colours and arrangements and vary the sizes. Her newer
designs are in the "shattered glass" technique, and very nice. But I still prefer the more old fashioned
floral designs she first became known for. I still dream of making a big quilt with a combination of most of her on-
point floral wreath blocks all together.[/quote:ecf7b602f1]
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Posted by Cats on Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:11 AM Post subject: Applique Patterns - sources and prices was McKenna R
Yeah - her patterns are nice but a bit expensive. But I found one that is even more so. A BOM Adopt-A-Dragon pattern,
9 blocks, paper pattern is $20AUS per block, and only one block has ANY instructions and they are really minimal!!
That's $180AUS just for the pattern, or about $135US. And you had better know about quilting and applique beforehand.
The pattern was so cute I hunted around and managed to find a place that had the whole pattern on CD for $75AUS (total
cost about $60US), and in a moment of madness I bought it. But when it arrived I found the blocks were very small
(overall quilt is only about 4'?, and some blocks only 10-12") and not really something I wanted to do. And to
add insult to injury, the website of the original designer of the dragons gives permission for his dragon character
drawings to be used for personal non-profit applications and includes drawings for two of the quilt blocks - for free!
All you have to do is trace them. I do not mind paying a designer for their hard work and talents, but this was a
blatant case of someone getting permission to use the designs and then overpricing them to a ridiculous extent. If I
see a BOM I like I usually prefer to buy the pattern and use my own fabrics. It also saves on shipping costs. Most
shops will do this for a fair price, and I have happily paid over $80AUS for a BOM design I really liked (for a big
quilt with 8 full, 6 half and 4 corner blocks) and almost $100 for a beautiful Baltimore-style BOM. BTW - my dragon
saga had a happy ending. I traded the CD for something I did want! So what does everyone think is a fair price to
pay for a pattern - say a detailed applique pattern? And how much instruction do you expect/want to get with the
pattern? Or are you happy to just get the design? Would anyone care to share details/links on their favourite
patterns? Here's one of my favourites - an Aussie. http://www.diannejohnstonproducts.com.au/Products/patterns.html The
site can be slow to load but is worth it. Her customer service was disappoinging for me when I bought direct from her
(the quality of the printing was not what I expected on the most recent BOM pattern I bought and her response was to
blame the printer - to which I responded that it was published/distributed under her name and QA was her
responsibility!), but I still bought because I loved the overall designs. I put them into EQ5 so I could play with
other colours and arrangements and vary the sizes. Her newer designs are in the "shattered glass" technique,
and very nice. But I still prefer the more old fashioned floral designs she first became known for. I still dream of
making a big quilt with a combination of most of her on-point floral wreath blocks all together. -- Cheryl & the
Cats in OZ o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness
Boofhead Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Sandy
Ellison" <eltex@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:C1693E32.D570%eltex@sbcglobal.net... : Howdy! : : $77
-- for the PATTERNs only-- whew! : : ( 7 patterns at $10.95 each, + shipping-- mercy! ) : : It's very cuuuuuuute. : :
Ragmop/Sandy : : : On 10/27/06 10:16 PM, in article : 28796-4542CB77-37@storefull-3151.bay.webtv.net, "Patti
S" : <Room2Move@webtv.net> wrote: : : > I received the following email from "Pine Needles"
website this evening : > for a new McKenna Ryan series called "Gingerbread Lane".... just : > charming
as can be, and ohhh so cute. I adore her use of batiks. The web : > address is www.pineneedles.com - NAYY. : > :
> Patti in Seattle : > : > Subject: Holiday News from McKenna Ryan! : > : > Hello friends, : > I
wanted to give you a quick update and a sneak preview of my latest : > design, "Gingerbread Lane" -- a
delightful holiday quilt series that I : > hope you'll really enjoy. : > : > Cheers! : > McKenna
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View entire thread: My quilt pix in Houston Show EQ presentation
Posted by KJ on Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:20 AM Post subject: Re: My quilt pix in Houston Show EQ presentation
Yes Bronnie! Barb wrote one of my other "lists" that she was trying to find out how to get in touch with
you. She did see your quilt in the AQS contest. I sent her your info and I'm sure there were others who did as well.
Barb is a really nice woman. She stayed at my house when she did a lecture and workshop for my guild. I'm glad
you're diligent about acknowledging your design sources...that could have been a bit embarrassing and/or a sticky
situation. Now you have a new quilting friend. Very cool. KJ "Bronnie" <bf@australiamail.com> wrote
in message news:1161996733.318087.139450@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... [quote:747c2f6b35]I got a surprise email from
an EQ presenter who wishes to use my "Dancing Lights in Indigo Night" quilt pix in her EQ5 presentation next
week at Houston. She is Barb Vlack and works as a designer for EQ. My quilt was inspired by one of her computer EQ
generated designs. Thankfully I always acknowledge design credits for my work and her name is on the label. Of course,
by her own admission, she has not actually made a real life quilt from her design LOL. She loved my version and the use
of indigo fabrics. She must have seen my entry in the recent AQS on-line contest. -- Bronnie Oz [/quote:747c2f6b35]
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View entire thread: Storage Ideas Needed
Posted by polly esther on Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:57 AM Post subject: Re: Storage Ideas Needed
The lidded, heavy boxes that copy machine paper is shipped in are good for storing. You'll need a friend in an office
where they run lots of copies to save some for you. We lived in the Swamp for 2 or 3 years with nearly no closets
or cabinets and I was desperate. Our boxes are covered in left over fabrics and won't make the cover of the decorator
magazines but they look very nice. The glue gun and the staple gun have held the fabric wrapping quite well. It
tickles me that even DH has learned that the tweed covered box labeled 'glue tack' is where to find any sort of glue,
tack or nail. He has even learned where to put it back. How sweet it is. Polly
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Posted by Kate G. on Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:58 PM Post subject: Re: Storage Ideas Needed
A man who puts something back where he found it.... can we clone him? Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in
message news:aGz0h.16382$Y24.6852@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:60473e752d]The lidded, heavy boxes that
copy machine paper is shipped in are good for storing. You'll need a friend in an office where they run lots of copies
to save some for you. We lived in the Swamp for 2 or 3 years with nearly no closets or cabinets and I was desperate. Our
boxes are covered in left over fabrics and won't make the cover of the decorator magazines but they look very nice. The
glue gun and the staple gun have held the fabric wrapping quite well. It tickles me that even DH has learned that the
tweed covered box labeled 'glue tack' is where to find any sort of glue, tack or nail. He has even learned where to put
it back. How sweet it is. Polly [/quote:60473e752d]
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View entire thread: Hi - I'm a newbie. This is what I do if I don't prewash fab
Posted by ellice on Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:03 AM Post subject: Re: Hi - I'm a newbie. This is what I do if I don't prewash
Hi, Me too. And I definitely pre-wash, with a Shout Color Catcher. Also, I snip off the corners at 45 degree angle
across - which seems to help with the fabric unravelling. Since I have a front loader, there's no big spindle to get
stuck around. I do press with sizing, but lightly. Since I do a lot of garment sewing, it's a habit to get all the
dirt from the mill, and the excess dye out, even if shrinkage isn't always an issue. Happy to have found this group!
Ellice On 10/19/06 6:41 PM, "bessie" <bessiejunejoad@yahoo.com> wrote: [quote:572a941fe5]Hi Amy I
too am a newbie. What a fab place eh??? I started out quilting by not prewashing my fabrics but have changed my approach
over time. I find that I prefer the feel of laundered fabric over unlaundered. I just wish I had more time to do nothing
but quilt!! amygreen01@comcast.net wrote: Hi! I just discovered this group, very cool. I'm sure I will learn lot's
of great tips and tricks. I've noticed a lot of talk about prewashing fabric. Well, I tend to be too excited about
starting a project to prewash plus I love to cut it when it is nice and crisp. However, I recently finished a baby quilt
that ranged from black to light pink fabric. I started to panic about not having prewashed, I loved the quilt and was
afraid of the outcome. So, I went to the grocery and picked up some Shout Color Catchers. You throw a sheet in the
wash cycle and it absorbs loose dyes. It worked for me, I won't quarantee them but I had success. Will I start to
prewash...proably not :) [/quote:572a941fe5]
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Posted by bessie on Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:41 PM Post subject: Re: Hi - I'm a newbie. This is what I do if I don't prewash
Hi Amy I too am a newbie. What a fab place eh??? I started out quilting by not prewashing my fabrics but have changed
my approach over time. I find that I prefer the feel of laundered fabric over unlaundered. I just wish I had more time
to do nothing but quilt!! amygreen01@comcast.net wrote: [quote:c67ceb4510]Hi! I just discovered this group, very
cool. I'm sure I will learn lot's of great tips and tricks. I've noticed a lot of talk about prewashing fabric. Well,
I tend to be too excited about starting a project to prewash plus I love to cut it when it is nice and crisp. However, I
recently finished a baby quilt that ranged from black to light pink fabric. I started to panic about not having
prewashed, I loved the quilt and was afraid of the outcome. So, I went to the grocery and picked up some Shout Color
Catchers. You throw a sheet in the wash cycle and it absorbs loose dyes. It worked for me, I won't quarantee them but
I had success. Will I start to prewash...proably not :)[/quote:c67ceb4510]
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Posted by Just Judy on Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:37 PM Post subject: Re: Hi - I'm a newbie. This is what I do if I don't prewash
On 19 Oct 2006 06:03:52 -0700, amygreen01@comcast.net wrote: [quote:7ec8e1613f]Hi! I just discovered this group, very
cool. I'm sure I will learn lot's of great tips and tricks. I've noticed a lot of talk about prewashing fabric. Well,
I tend to be too excited about starting a project to prewash plus I love to cut it when it is nice and crisp. However, I
recently finished a baby quilt that ranged from black to light pink fabric. I started to panic about not having
prewashed, I loved the quilt and was afraid of the outcome. So, I went to the grocery and picked up some Shout Color
Catchers. You throw a sheet in the wash cycle and it absorbs loose dyes. It worked for me, I won't quarantee them but
I had success. Will I start to prewash...proably not :) [/quote:7ec8e1613f] Hiya, Amy, I don't know about the
others, but I pre-wash my fabrics in order to resolve any possible shrinkage issues. Perhaps the real experts will have
other advice, in which case, please forget you saw me here. ;) -- Judy~ http://www.frugalsites.net/911/sept11.html
http://www.september11victims.com/september11victims/victims_list.htm
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View entire thread: My niece wants to learn...
Posted by Roberta Zollner on Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:08 PM Post subject: Re: My niece wants to learn...
Pretty fabrics, nice running stitches! I usually load about 3 little running stitches on the needle and pull the thread
through, then start the next needle load with a backstitch. You can skip the knot at the beginning and end by starting
with a few running stitches going the opposite direction, pull the thread through until there's just a quarter inch of
tail, that's enough to hold while you stitch back over it. Then finish by running a few stitches back. Roberta in D
"Mary Anna" <firedoggy52@yahoo.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:1gtm1exzbhrzw.1oswz49oy87f6.dlg@40tude.net... [quote:5443a0ba91]My 9 year old niece spent the night with us last
night, and asked me what I was doing while I was sewing some squares together. I told her that I was learning how to
make quilts and she immediately asked "Can you teach me how?" Well, of course I was happy to do that! I
wasn't sure if she'd like it or not, but after she sewed her first few squares together, she informed me that she will
be spending more time with me so that we can learn together and make a quilt! I thought that was great, lol! I took
photos of some of what we did if anyone wants to take a look and let us know how we are doing. The one that looks sort
of like watercolor paints is my niece's handiwork, and the one with the hearts is mine. We've been taking a back stitch
at the beginning and end of the sewing line and also one or two in the middle to help anchor the thread. Is that the
correct thing to do? http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/554831664fPBNVI Not great stitches for either one of
us, but hey, we're just learning! :) I was pretty impressed with Katybug's (ny nickname for her, lol!) first attempts. I
think if she sticks with it, she'll do very well. I hope she does; it would be so wonderful if we could actually
complete a quilt together. She seem really excited by the idea. I'm planning on it being just a smaller patchwork quilt;
I don't want to overwhelm her to start off. -- Mary Anna in NY[/quote:5443a0ba91]
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View entire thread: New LQS in Burlington, NJ
Posted by AliceW on Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:06 PM Post subject: New LQS in Burlington, NJ
If anyone lives near Burlington, NJ there is a new quilt shop that just opened on the main street (High Street, I
believe). It's called "Olde City Quilts" and it's worth the drive! Lots of wonderful fabrics and they also
give classes on using their long arm. Once qualified, they charge $15/hour to use it. I may just give that a go! They
are also a Bernina dealer and can do repairs on site. They are a bit light on patterns, but the shop is charming,
nicely lit, comfortable and the fabrics are nicely displayed. And it appears that their classroom already has machines
to use. They now have a newsletter and will soon have their website online as well. They have been opened for 2
months. Closed Mondays. Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. It's nice to see a shop open some late evenings
for us working stiffs! NAYY -- Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/ "Just about the time
a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack
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Posted by Melissa in NJ on Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:56 PM Post subject: Re: New LQS in Burlington, NJ
I'm going to announce it too! Melissa :) -- Pics of My Quilts: http://community.webshots.com/user/quiltngryhndlady
Quilt Something for Yourself! -- Remove STOPCRAP to reply -- "AliceW" <alice-wurpel@comcast.net> wrote
in message news:5uqdnT61Brns9bTYnZ2dnUVZ_t2dnZ2d@comcast.com... If anyone lives near Burlington, NJ there is a new quilt
shop that just opened on the main street (High Street, I believe). It's called "Olde City Quilts" and it's
worth the drive! Lots of wonderful fabrics and they also give classes on using their long arm. Once qualified, they
charge $15/hour to use it. I may just give that a go! They are also a Bernina dealer and can do repairs on site. They
are a bit light on patterns, but the shop is charming, nicely lit, comfortable and the fabrics are nicely displayed.
And it appears that their classroom already has machines to use. They now have a newsletter and will soon have their
website online as well. They have been opened for 2 months. Closed Mondays. Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun
12-5. It's nice to see a shop open some late evenings for us working stiffs! NAYY -- Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/ "Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack
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View entire thread: Need recommendation -- super wide quilt backs...
Posted by Cats on Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:24 AM Post subject: Re: Need recommendation -- super wide quilt backs...
The wide quilt back fabrics are not the same type of fabric as "normal" quilting fabrics 45" wide. You
only have to compare the backing made to go with a fabric series with the other fabrics in the series (45" wide)
to see the different thread count and quality. The backings also tend to stretch more than 45" wide finer
weaves, so I would not recommend using them for major structural elements such as sashings or borders unless you are
VERY careful when stitching. If you consider that 45" fabris is, say, $8.50 per yard and 108" wide backing
is about $12 per yard, price alone should be a clear indicator that there is a difference in the quality of the
fabrics. The backings I have purchased have all stretched some, but they have all washed well too, they didn't require
seams in the backing and they were way cheaper than pieced 45" fabrics. As always there are pros and cons -
weight it up and decide for each project what you want or need. Personally I would use a wide back on a DWR if only to
avoid the seam in the backing. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < )
( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Laurie G."
<lgrnt4ft@pacbell.net> wrote in message news:6pEVg.8046$TV3.5727@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com... :I agree with
Polly - I've bought Moda quilt backing fabric and found it to : be not as good "feeling" as regular Moda
fabric. It works, but it's not as : nice as regular sized yardage. I wonder why....... : : Laurie G. in CA : :
"polly esther" <misterclean@mindspring.com> wrote in message :
news:RHDVg.10879$UG4.4950@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... : >A good question, Kate, and you will want to take
care. I've only ordered a : >wide quilt backing once online and the quality of the fabric, I thought, : >was
rather shabby. The fabric was expensive and from a nice shop. After : >all, since you've put so much of you into a
DWR, you would probably be : >happier with a pieced backing. Just kick and grumble while you're stitching :
>those long seams, we'll bring the chocolate. Proceed with caution. Polly : > : > : :
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Posted by Kate G. on Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:15 AM Post subject: Re: Need recommendation -- super wide quilt backs...
Lots of fabrics to look at! Thanks! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:lJGdnQTqxf-gbLvYnZ2dnUVZ_oidnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:ee7e11d9e6]what online stores can you recommend that have a nice variety to choose from for quilt backings. I
would really rather not piece the backing for this DWR (there is an END in SIGHT!!). But as it is a gift -- I really
want to select an appropriate backing fabric. Thanks Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --
[/quote:ee7e11d9e6]
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View entire thread: Favorite shopping sites
Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in on Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:31 PM Post subject: Re: Favorite shopping sites
Karen- I get my fabrics/batiks from two places- pretty much exclusively. I use the buy it now with Siri's of
California on eBay- http://stores.ebay.com/Siris-of-California_W0QQsspagenameZFAVQ3aFQ3aSLLRQQtZkm Siri is really nice
and sends the sweetest emails if you contact her for any reason- she's very nice. Very fairly priced fabrics and
shipping- and fast, too. The other online shop I love is- www.materialpleasures.com or it might be
www.materialpleasure.com I can never remember if it has the "s" on pleasure or not. Both are cool shopping
sites, but one has very reasonably priced fabrics. If you see a sale that says she'll fix the price on your invoice
even tho the regular price shows up on your shopping cart you can trust Leslie (yep, same name!) to do exactly that.
She also offers prompt shipping and fair charges for the shipping. I've never had any problems with her and several
gals here on rctq have praised her as well - and praised Siri, too! Happy shopping! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
Karen Garza wrote: [quote:e7ea8890e1]I'm in a project starting mood today and I'm doing a bit of window shopping.
Well,,, it's still "window shopping" until I actually buy something ;-) What are your favorite websites (with
good service) for fabrics, patterns, books, etc.? Karen in Oklahoma (feeling a shopping storm coming
on)[/quote:e7ea8890e1]
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Posted by Karen Garza on Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:38 PM Post subject: Re: Favorite shopping sites
Yes the magnolia fabrics are very nice. Why do you want it? Well...just to have it, silly girl ;-) I like magnolias
too. I live on Magnolia lane and I have two dwarf magnolias growing in my front yard. Karen "Jacqueline"
<coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vqfbi2l70kvhgfhdlgqg9q4okto0r62f2s@4ax.com...
[quote:997ab0dcab]Karen, The Magnolia is calling out to me. http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/
online-store/scstore/c-Magnolias.html?L+scstore+pcym6105ff31c231+1160157988 I already have a yard of the large design
but I can't decide if I really want to do a quilt in Magnolia or not, but it is my favorite flower, as a matter of fact
I have Magnolia dinnerware. I don't have room for a wall hanging in my kitchen. Well I guess I could make room for one
but the Magnolia dishes are not what is in my china cabinet I have the first china my mother and dad owned in there.
Now if I had my Magnolia, which is not china, in it I would make room for the wall hanging. I also have one bathroom
done in Magnolia but I don't think with the dampness in a bathroom it would be a good idea to put a wall hanging in
there. So what do I want it for? I have no idea. Jacqueline[/quote:997ab0dcab]
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Posted by Jacqueline on Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:09 AM Post subject: OT: still want that Magnolia fabric was Favorite shoppping s
Karen, I know I want it for that reason but what am I going to do with it? Here's a the teapot to my dishes that I
have. I think this is the prettiest pattern this company has ever made. But they retired it just as I got interested
in it. Thank God a best friend of mine sells for this company and was able to get me most all of the set, or should I
say as much as I want of it. http://tinyurl.com/s4gkr On my birthday this past year I was sitting talking to my
sisters about all the dishes we had in this house and what we all wanted to do with them. I said you know I need to get
rid of some of them so I have some more room. That afternoon my best friend gave me a suprise party and guess what she
got me? The dinner and salad plates for my magnolia, I had always said they were too heavy and I just wanted the
serving pieces not the plates and stuff but now I have it all. Jacqueline On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:38:46 -0500,
"Karen Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote: [quote:d95d4c46f7]Yes the magnolia fabrics are very nice. Why
do you want it? Well...just to have it, silly girl ;-) I like magnolias too. I live on Magnolia lane and I have two
dwarf magnolias growing in my front yard. Karen "Jacqueline" <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vqfbi2l70kvhgfhdlgqg9q4okto0r62f2s@4ax.com... Karen, The Magnolia is calling out to me.
http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-
store/scstore/c-Magnolias.html?L+scstore+pcym6105ff31c231+1160157988 I already have a yard of the large design but I
can't decide if I really want to do a quilt in Magnolia or not, but it is my favorite flower, as a matter of fact I have
Magnolia dinnerware. I don't have room for a wall hanging in my kitchen. Well I guess I could make room for one but
the Magnolia dishes are not what is in my china cabinet I have the first china my mother and dad owned in there. Now if
I had my Magnolia, which is not china, in it I would make room for the wall hanging. I also have one bathroom done in
Magnolia but I don't think with the dampness in a bathroom it would be a good idea to put a wall hanging in there. So
what do I want it for? I have no idea. Jacqueline [/quote:d95d4c46f7]
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Posted by Karen Garza on Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:25 PM Post subject: Re: still want that Magnolia fabric was Favorite shoppping s
Could you use it to make napkins, place mats, table runner, table quilt, or pot holders? Maybe you could even use it
in another room. Maybe make a quilt to lay over the back of the couch or make some quilted pillows, or fabric bowls?
Karen "Jacqueline" <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:d8vdi2hl2l7r3d8nken7s02r0bm1v7djmj@4ax.com... [quote:9f3eccfa19]Karen, I know I want it for that reason but what
am I going to do with it? Here's a the teapot to my dishes that I have. I think this is the prettiest pattern this
company has ever made. But they retired it just as I got interested in it. Thank God a best friend of mine sells for
this company and was able to get me most all of the set, or should I say as much as I want of it.
http://tinyurl.com/s4gkr On my birthday this past year I was sitting talking to my sisters about all the dishes we had
in this house and what we all wanted to do with them. I said you know I need to get rid of some of them so I have some
more room. That afternoon my best friend gave me a suprise party and guess what she got me? The dinner and salad
plates for my magnolia, I had always said they were too heavy and I just wanted the serving pieces not the plates and
stuff but now I have it all. Jacqueline On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:38:46 -0500, "Karen Garza"
<dkgarza@pldi.net wrote: Yes the magnolia fabrics are very nice. Why do you want it? Well...just to have it, silly
girl ;-) I like magnolias too. I live on Magnolia lane and I have two dwarf magnolias growing in my front yard. Karen
"Jacqueline" <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vqfbi2l70kvhgfhdlgqg9q4okto0r62f2s@4ax.com...
Karen, The Magnolia is calling out to me. http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-
store/scstore/c-Magnolias.html?L+scstore+pcym6105ff31c231+1160157988 I already have a yard of the large design but I
can't decide if I really want to do a quilt in Magnolia or not, but it is my favorite flower, as a matter of fact I have
Magnolia dinnerware. I don't have room for a wall hanging in my kitchen. Well I guess I could make room for one but
the Magnolia dishes are not what is in my china cabinet I have the first china my mother and dad owned in there. Now if
I had my Magnolia, which is not china, in it I would make room for the wall hanging. I also have one bathroom done in
Magnolia but I don't think with the dampness in a bathroom it would be a good idea to put a wall hanging in there. So
what do I want it for? I have no idea. Jacqueline [/quote:9f3eccfa19]
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View entire thread: OT: Not gonna buy any more fabric this month
Posted by Valerie in FL on Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:23 PM Post subject: Re: Juki machine
I love mine. It took a little while to get the tension right, but once I did, it doesn't matter what I'm sewing, the
tension is still perfect. I also really like the thread cutter button on the foot pedal, which both cuts the threads
and raises the needle (the machine always ends with needle down) but I still haven't gotten the hang of the knee pedal
for raising the machine foot. Maybe it's because if I am chain piecing I never have to lift the foot; I just feed the
next pieces in. The edge of the walking foot is 1/4", and I find I use it for most of my piecing, although it does
come with a regular 1/4" foot, along with a zipper foot and general purpose foot and 2 feet for free-motion
quilting. It has a switch to drop the feed dogs for free motion and there is a lot of room to the right of the needle.
It took me a little while to get up to its full speed of 1500 stitches per minute, mostly for piecing long strips. I
saw that Juki now has a TL98QE, which runs about $200 less than the TL98Q I bought, and seems to be an identical
machine except it's missing the thread cutting button on the machine itself, so I guess you can only activate the
thread cutting from the foot pedal. It is a wholly mechanical machine, and because of the speed of the motor, I do oil
it every time I use it, as recommended. In fact, if I'm sewing all day, I'll oil it again after 3-4 hours. I have a
Brother 270D for fancy stitches and machine embroidery which does a fair job, but it's the Juki that I use all the
time. I look at my purchase of my sewing cabinet as a gift for my Juki. How strange it that?? :) HTH -- Valerie in
FL My quilts: http://community.webshots.com/user/vjkahler "Sunny" <shemphill@genext.net> wrote in
message news:1159987011.968654.40760@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com... [quote:cab5c9bbc2]Valerie, how do you like your
Juki TL98Q? It's one of the machines I'm looking at.....one of the configurations I'm considering. I used the Babylock
that's similar and it made freehand quilting a dream. But I like what I've read about the Juki better than the Babylock.
And I just want to hear from somebody who has one. Sunny Valerie in FL wrote: I wish I *was* kidding. It does include
a nice Horn-type sewing cabinet and associated add-ons for my existing Juki TL98Q, which I bought back in 2004. That was
my birthday present, so I guess it really doesn't count. :) DH laughed at my sign until I told him I bought 100 yards
of fabric in June. He likes watching me quilt, so he doesn't mind too much. The rest is mostly additions to my stash or
for specific projects. My problem is that I can't pass up a sale. I am always in different online shops, looking over
the clearance 'rack', and when I see good quality batiks or hand-dyes for $5 or less per yard, I haven't been able to
control myself. Lately I've been shopping online but instead of checking out, I empty the cart. Because I am finally
realizing that it will be months, if not years before I use my purchase, and there is always going to be more fabric
when I'm ready to buy more. I hope it works. Valerie in FL "maryd" <mardor@*net> wrote in message
news:12i62lnhghrtnc0@corp.supernews.com... You are both kidding, right? $3500 has to include a machine and $1500 in
less than 2 months must include bolts of fabric. I've maybe spent $200 and that includes books and rotary blades. --
Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "Jacqueline" <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:e326i258l7ulqdq3upl7jip6bqkkt2nd5u@4ax.com... : Valerie, I need one of those signs that covers my entire monitor.
: Just think I just started doing this and I have spent over $1500 since : August. Think what a whole year would have
done to me. I have quit : spending now though. Well there is some more fabric that I want but I : want to figure out
what to do with it first. : : Still haven't cut my first piece and I decided yesterday that little : thing I am calling
a doll quilt is not going to line up at all so am : about to toss it except it is good to practice on. : : Jacqueline :
: : On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 07:42:24 -0400, "Valerie in FL" : <vjkahler@bellsouth.net> wrote: : : >I have
a 4" high stop sign taped to my computer monitor that says "STOP : >Shopping!" : : >I think I need
to make it bigger. : : >Valerie in FL (who discovered yesterday that I have spent over $3500 this : >year so far
on fabrics and assorted quilting-related stuff. Damn Microsoft : >Money, anyway.) : : >I think I have a sickness;
I really do. : : >"Sunny" <shemphill@genext.net> wrote in message :
>news:1159753891.866588.251000@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com... : >> Ok, I'm afraid I have a problem. I seem
unable to go more than a few : >> days without buying fabric, even if I don't intend to make said : >>
purchases. And I'm trying like heck to save up for a new sewing machine : >> (which I don't really NEED but I do
want). So I'm issuing myself a : >> challenge: Go the entire month of October without buying one single : >>
piece of fabric. Whew, made it through Day 1. LOL. Seriously, I think I : >> buy way too much fabric considering
how much I have on hand and how : >> many projects I have in the pipe and just keep putting off because my :
>> head is turned by a new pretty yard or two and I go off on in new : >> tangent. : : >> I want to
finish the half dozen or so WIPs I have going. These are : >> things I've promised to people. Gifts sort
of....well, more like "Hey, : >> you're going to make me a quilt, aren't you?" sort of transactions. Are
: >> those considered gifts? I buy the fabric and make the quilt, so I guess : >> it sort of counts. : :
>> So I'm going to go back to the projects I was enjoying so much when I : >> put them aside for a new idea.
I'm going to finish my sister's quilt : >> (needs quilting), my son's fleece quilt (groan for forcing that monster
: >> around in my SM to quilt it), my Easter tablecloth (was going to have : >> it done last Easter -- needs
quilting and applique detailing), t wo : >> quilts for my bed, and several little ones. I finally am going to take
: >> the time to make and complete a memorial wall hanging for my friend : >> Celeste who died last year.
It's designed and planned and I just have : >> to start cutting and stitching. : : >> There you go. A real
challenge. I'm not sure I can go an entire month : >> without buying fabric. I am going to try like the dickens.
If all goes : >> well, then by the start of November my sauna will once again be : >> organized and I'll be
able to find what I want from my stash. : : >> Sunny : : [/quote:cab5c9bbc2]
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Posted by Sunny on Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:36 PM Post subject: re: Juki machine
Valerie, how do you like your Juki TL98Q? It's one of the machines I'm looking at.....one of the configurations I'm
considering. I used the Babylock that's similar and it made freehand quilting a dream. But I like what I've read about
the Juki better than the Babylock. And I just want to hear from somebody who has one. Sunny Valerie in FL wrote:
[quote:e44914db36]I wish I *was* kidding. It does include a nice Horn-type sewing cabinet and associated add-ons for my
existing Juki TL98Q, which I bought back in 2004. That was my birthday present, so I guess it really doesn't count. :)
DH laughed at my sign until I told him I bought 100 yards of fabric in June. He likes watching me quilt, so he doesn't
mind too much. The rest is mostly additions to my stash or for specific projects. My problem is that I can't pass up a
sale. I am always in different online shops, looking over the clearance 'rack', and when I see good quality batiks or
hand-dyes for $5 or less per yard, I haven't been able to control myself. Lately I've been shopping online but instead
of checking out, I empty the cart. Because I am finally realizing that it will be months, if not years before I use my
purchase, and there is always going to be more fabric when I'm ready to buy more. I hope it works. Valerie in FL
"maryd" <mardor@*net> wrote in message news:12i62lnhghrtnc0@corp.supernews.com... You are both kidding,
right? $3500 has to include a machine and $1500 in less than 2 months must include bolts of fabric. I've maybe spent
$200 and that includes books and rotary blades. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
"Jacqueline" <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:e326i258l7ulqdq3upl7jip6bqkkt2nd5u@4ax.com...
: Valerie, I need one of those signs that covers my entire monitor. : Just think I just started doing this and I have
spent over $1500 since : August. Think what a whole year would have done to me. I have quit : spending now though.
Well there is some more fabric that I want but I : want to figure out what to do with it first. : : Still haven't cut my
first piece and I decided yesterday that little : thing I am calling a doll quilt is not going to line up at all so am :
about to toss it except it is good to practice on. : : Jacqueline : : : On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 07:42:24 -0400, "Valerie
in FL" : <vjkahler@bellsouth.net> wrote: : : >I have a 4" high stop sign taped to my computer monitor
that says "STOP : >Shopping!" : : >I think I need to make it bigger. : : >Valerie in FL (who
discovered yesterday that I have spent over $3500 this : >year so far on fabrics and assorted quilting-related stuff.
Damn Microsoft : >Money, anyway.) : : >I think I have a sickness; I really do. : : >"Sunny"
<shemphill@genext.net> wrote in message : >news:1159753891.866588.251000@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com... :
>> Ok, I'm afraid I have a problem. I seem unable to go more than a few : >> days without buying fabric,
even if I don't intend to make said : >> purchases. And I'm trying like heck to save up for a new sewing machine :
>> (which I don't really NEED but I do want). So I'm issuing myself a : >> challenge: Go the entire month of
October without buying one single : >> piece of fabric. Whew, made it through Day 1. LOL. Seriously, I think I :
>> buy way too much fabric considering how much I have on hand and how : >> many projects I have in the pipe
and just keep putting off because my : >> head is turned by a new pretty yard or two and I go off on in new :
>> tangent. : : >> I want to finish the half dozen or so WIPs I have going. These are : >> things I've
promised to people. Gifts sort of....well, more like "Hey, : >> you're going to make me a quilt, aren't
you?" sort of transactions. Are : >> those considered gifts? I buy the fabric and make the quilt, so I guess
: >> it sort of counts. : : >> So I'm going to go back to the projects I was enjoying so much when I :
>> put them aside for a new idea. I'm going to finish my sister's quilt : >> (needs quilting), my son's
fleece quilt (groan for forcing that monster : >> around in my SM to quilt it), my Easter tablecloth (was going to
have : >> it done last Easter -- needs quilting and applique detailing), t wo : >> quilts for my bed, and
several little ones. I finally am going to take : >> the time to make and complete a memorial wall hanging for my
friend : >> Celeste who died last year. It's designed and planned and I just have : >> to start cutting and
stitching. : : >> There you go. A real challenge. I'm not sure I can go an entire month : >> without buying
fabric. I am going to try like the dickens. If all goes : >> well, then by the start of November my sauna will
once again be : >> organized and I'll be able to find what I want from my stash. : : >> Sunny : :
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