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Posted by Julia in MN on Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:37 PM    Post subject: Re: newbie



It is possible to make a quilt without any handwork; everything can be done on the sewing machine. Piecing and applique
are, of course, done a block at a time. For your first quilt, start with something small and simple. Some of the Quilt
in a Day books are good for beginners, because the instructions are very detailed. Their Log Cabin, Irish Chain, Trip
Around the World, Rail Fence are all especially good for beginners. You can quilt on your regular home machine, but
large quilts do get bulky and hard to handle. There are a number of techniques for reducing the bulk. Besides the
books & websites others have mentioned, you might want to take a look at "Machine Quilting in Sections"
by Marti Mitchell. She's gives several techniques for reducing the bulk of a large quilt; most of the ideas are
documented in other places, but I haven't seen anything else that describes all of them in one place. I've used a
couple of her techniques -- before I bought the book. I've documented one such project at
<http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/Quilting_in_Sections.html> Julia in MN Sharon & Jack wrote:
[quote:b51b6b6911]Hi - my name is Sharon, and I've never made a quilt. My SIL and I tried, several years ago - a BOM,
with no sewing. Instead, you fused a "picture", then outlined everything with a blanket stitch. Well, by the
time we got the thing fused, I needed a hammer and pliers to get a needle through the fused layers. That ended our
attempt at quilting. I've acquired a several books on quilting over the years, and always drool over the pictures, but
never go any further, for several reasons, primarily health - I can't do a lot of hand work. But, the other day I saw
an article about making blocks and completing them individually - right through the backing, and then assembling the
quilt. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry or something, because I don't have any idea where I saw it. Now the big
question - does anyone recall seeing anything like this? Thanks (and I'm not usually this ditzy, honest) Sharon
[/quote:b51b6b6911] -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus
http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/

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Posted by Anonymous on Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:59 PM    Post subject: Re: newbie

There are several methods of quilting as you go. Here are links that have descriptions of several methods. Please note
that while I reseached this a while back, I have not tried all of them, nor do I have any of these books on the subject.
* With this method, individual blocks or sections of a quilt can be done. It does require some hand work on the back.
Georgia Bonesteel's series of books, already mentiioned by Patti. http://www.secretsof.com/content/624
http://www.acornhillquilts.com/quiltasyougo.pdf * A method that requires no hand sewing. The batting in one section is
separate from the batting in another section. In the shown example, the quilting was done across strips of blocks that
were sewn together. http://community.webshots.com/album/547387259nozWsW * There is a variation on the previous one, but
for some reason I cannot find the link for it this morning. First the blocks are sewn together in strips (width or
length of the quilt). A single section is quilted, but not to the edges. The batting for the next section is sewn to
the batting in the already quilted section. The top strip for the next section is sewn to the top of the already
quilted section. The backing strip for the next section is sewn to the bottom of the already quilted section. The next
section is smoothed, basted and quilted (if it is not the outer edge of the quilt, do not quilt to the edges). Repeat
as needed. * A sashing on the back covers the seams. This sashing is machine sewn and shows on the front.
http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/joiningblocks/joining.html * Betty Cotton developed a different method, as shown on
her web site. The result is a reversible quilt, that has some three dimensional ridges. Betty appeared on "Sewing
with Nancy". I think there were three episodes on her "Pinetree" quilt. http://www.quiltyard.com/ *
Julie Olson has a method that uses Steam-a-Seam 2 and a bias tape maker that is described in her book.
http://tinyurl.com/ecw6p I'm sure there are others, as quilters tend to be so innovative. Bev in TX Sharon & Jack
wrote: [quote:6fdb41d172]Hi - my name is Sharon, and I've never made a quilt. My SIL and I tried, several years ago - a
BOM, with no sewing. Instead, you fused a "picture", then outlined everything with a blanket stitch. Well,
by the time we got the thing fused, I needed a hammer and pliers to get a needle through the fused layers. That ended
our attempt at quilting. I've acquired a several books on quilting over the years, and always drool over the pictures,
but never go any further, for several reasons, primarily health - I can't do a lot of hand work. But, the other day I
saw an article about making blocks and completing them individually - right through the backing, and then assembling the
quilt. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry or something, because I don't have any idea where I saw it. Now the big
question - does anyone recall seeing anything like this? Thanks (and I'm not usually this ditzy, honest)
Sharon[/quote:6fdb41d172]

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View entire thread: Good Morning
Posted by Kenda on Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:42 AM    Post subject: Re: Good Morning

My inlaws have a schrank they bought when in Germany and I LOVE it. Think I have convinced them to will it to me! LOL
SIL has no desire to have it as it's "old" and not classy! I was stunned, it's a beautiful piece furniture
(well all the pieces are) "CGSMom3" <cgsmom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1161988946.603534.63560@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... [quote:5bcf07814f]I think we can do it if I ditch a bunch
of stuff LOL I still need ot buy my schrank. But we've tlaked about not returning iwith our old bedroom furntiure. We
bought it in... MINOT! LOL Time to get some new [/quote:5bcf07814f] Yes, I've been busy with the cards anyway. My time
has been in small chunks and I can sit down, make a card or two using my scraps, when I have just a few minutes. I
have a quilt top ready to be quilted, just have to sandwich it and put it on the machine. Maybe next week??
[quote:5bcf07814f]Kenda, You've been quite busy per the siggy :D I have lots of quilt fabric, but haven't sat down to do
anything with it. I need to before DH gets home to see what i've been doing for the last 6 months LOL I'm off to bed.
i'm exhausted tonight. Been a long yet VERY quick week. :) Susan [/quote:5bcf07814f] -- Kenda (Remove NOSPAM to reply)
View my projects @: http://community.webshots.com/user/kendalee101 Projects completed for 2006 243 cards 3 mini books
12 LO's 6 quilts 3 beaded braclets, 2 beaded necklaces

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View entire thread: PING: Gen
Posted by Kate G. on Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:36 AM    Post subject: Re: Gen

glad to hear you got home safely! So where is Jeanne off to now? Is she headed straight to Houston -- or another
sojourn along the way? I'm up to 6 x 6 on my DWR. I may get it finished yet! We'll see! Sure will be happy to sew
something else. I have been good about NOT doing anything else in the meantime -- trying to "guilt" myself
into getting it done. The curves foot for my machine that I bought at the expo... doesn't fit my machine. Well -- not
easily. It won't snap on -- and I haven't yet tried to unscrew the entire shank and see if I can get it to work that
way. Not willing to devote that much time at the moment. I hope you didn't mind me posting a few pics of your WIP in
my webshots album. It sure is gorgeous! can't wait to see the finished quilt! (If you would rather I remove it --
just say the word... I just wanted to brag on your behalf of the beautiful stitching YOU are doing -- not just the
machine!) Take care - it was a pleasure meeting you -- and we really will need to get together again soon! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Don/Gen" <Donovanhenderson@msn.com> wrote in
message news:YcEUg.19$uE6.51@eagle.america.net... [quote:08f14faf3c]We got home about 4:30 today. The trip to Canada
went well. Mission accomplished. We didn't buy much fabric there. I just can't see buying fabric at $14.98 a yard,
even with the exchange rate! Ws spent part of this morning in my DGS's 3rd grade class. The kids got to ask Jeanne
about her country and thought having Christmas in the summer was just plain weird! I was amazed at the questions they
asked. I sure don't remember knowing that much in 3rd grade. We then had lunch with his class, and went outside for
recess. Met up with the older DGS as he was in line for lunch. He had a substitute teacher today, so we didn't spend
time in the classroom--saved that for another trip. It was a busy, but fun 6 days. Gen "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:6PWdnasPluC-cbzYnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com... are you home
yet? How was your trip to Ontario? Sure hope you and Jeanne had a safe trip! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- [/quote:08f14faf3c]

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View entire thread: Happy twirling!!
Posted by off kilter quilter on Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:01 AM    Post subject: Happy twirling!!

I finished the duvet cover for DS's twin comforter!!! I have had the fabric for a while now, but decided it needed to
get done. Especially since the space cover that I made has seen better days (comforter is actually light blue Winne
the Pooh on white background, but nobody remembers that...lol). One side has Batman and the other side has Spiderman.
No, I didn't take pictures but I will get around to it. Also nearing completion - the "never-ending project"
of MOm and Dad's quilt. I started this in 2000, thinking it would be an Ocean Waves...however, a queen-sized quilt in
the opattern equals a LOT of triangles that get everywhere. It is ready to go u nder the machine!!!! Front and Back
have been evened up (one side is light colors, the other is dark colors). I had to take a break because my back
started hurting from pinning evcerything out - only space even close to big enough was the kitchen/dining room floor!!
BUt it's almost finished!!!!!!!!! My hope is that I can have it finished to give to Dad when he comes over to wath
the children on Thursday ((th anniversary, and we want a QUIET, spill-free meal...lol). Whee...good thing I have a
twirling/rolling chair...lol Larisa

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Posted by Jessamy on Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:57 AM    Post subject: Re: Happy twirling!!

WOOO HOOO WTG Larisa! you can do it! -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take out: _I love the colour_ to reply.
www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I finished the duvet cover for DS's twin comforter!!! I have had the
fabric for a while now, but decided it needed to get done. Especially since the space cover that I made has seen better
days (comforter is actually light blue Winne the Pooh on white background, but nobody remembers that...lol). One side
has Batman and the other side has Spiderman. No, I didn't take pictures but I will get around to it. Also nearing
completion - the "never-ending project" of MOm and Dad's quilt. I started this in 2000, thinking it would be
an Ocean Waves...however, a queen-sized quilt in the opattern equals a LOT of triangles that get everywhere. It is
ready to go u nder the machine!!!! Front and Back have been evened up (one side is light colors, the other is dark
colors). I had to take a break because my back started hurting from pinning evcerything out - only space even close to
big enough was the kitchen/dining room floor!! BUt it's almost finished!!!!!!!!! My hope is that I can have it
finished to give to Dad when he comes over to wath the children on Thursday ((th anniversary, and we want a QUIET,
spill-free meal...lol). Whee...good thing I have a twirling/rolling chair...lol Larisa

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View entire thread: Torture, just plain torture and frustration
Posted by Ceridwen on Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:58 PM    Post subject: Torture, just plain torture and frustration

Well I did receive my new Bernina yesterday by UPS. The previous owner sent the accessories via UPSP. Would you
believe the bobbin case is not in the machine, never mind a bobbin or foot? This is torture. Here I have this new toy
and I can't even play with it. That's like buy a new car and someone parks it in your drive way and says "the keys
are coming soon". Tried hooking my laptop to the machine to see if I can at least peak. What a production that
was. I don't have a serial port on my laptop, so DH, Mr. Computer Geek, brought home an adapter (Belkins). It now
communicates but I can't retrieve anything. <SIGH> I'm bumming! I went to a Bernina dealer in VT (a gal I
worked with at a quilt store opened a store) and she's such a sweetheart. Said I had gotten a good deal and offered to
give me the same amount (they offer less on trade in) if I upgraded to a newer Bernina. How tempting! I don't even
know if I'll like embroidery, so I'll have to pass. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Off to use my old Bernina toy. --
Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea

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Posted by Kate G. on Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:49 PM    Post subject: Re: Torture, just plain torture and frustration

Why wouldn't she have shipped everything together? I'm sure your payment came in one piece. I don't understand her
reasoning... and I hope the rest of the goodies are on their way. Have fun playing when they arrive! Kate in MI
"Ceridwen" <ceridwenn_rhea@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:e93d8n011jl@news3.newsguy.com...
[quote:6a3c054151]Well I did receive my new Bernina yesterday by UPS. The previous owner sent the accessories via UPSP.
Would you believe the bobbin case is not in the machine, never mind a bobbin or foot? This is torture. Here I have
this new toy and I can't even play with it. That's like buy a new car and someone parks it in your drive way and says
"the keys are coming soon". Tried hooking my laptop to the machine to see if I can at least peak. What a
production that was. I don't have a serial port on my laptop, so DH, Mr. Computer Geek, brought home an adapter
(Belkins). It now communicates but I can't retrieve anything. <SIGH> I'm bumming! I went to a Bernina dealer
in VT (a gal I worked with at a quilt store opened a store) and she's such a sweetheart. Said I had gotten a good deal
and offered to give me the same amount (they offer less on trade in) if I upgraded to a newer Bernina. How tempting! I
don't even know if I'll like embroidery, so I'll have to pass. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Off to use my old
Bernina toy. -- Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea [/quote:6a3c054151]

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View entire thread: Sandy's New Project
Posted by Kay Ahr on Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:25 AM    Post subject: Re: Sandy's New Project

Sandy Foster wrote: [quote:cf192cfdee]In article <1152802466.021004.91850@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>, "Kay
Ahr" <kayahr@hotmail.com> wrote: Wow!! I'm finally catching up with messages from the middle of June. I was
tempted to just delete them all. Sure glad I didn't. Sandy, your project at
http://home.earthlink.net/%7Esfoster1/wips.html is just beautiful! Made me jump up to look on my bookshelf to see if I
have any of Marsha McCloskey's books. Kay Ahr in Reno/Sparks, Nevada Gosh, thanks, Kay! How kind of you! But you
didn't say whether you found any of Marsha McCloskey's books on your shelf. ;) -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my
ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of
Education [/quote:cf192cfdee] Two books. I was so excited that I forgot all I had to do was look in my list of quilt
books right here on the computer! One book did have a feathered star. I'll tackle feathered things next summer. This
is the summer of paper-piecing and machine applique, and that blasted Linear Algebra! Kay Ahr

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Posted by Sandy Foster on Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:31 AM    Post subject: Re: Sandy's New Project

In article <1152840334.038210.262510@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, "Kay Ahr" <kayahr@hotmail.com>
wrote: [quote:caa84e9358]Sandy Foster wrote: In article <1152802466.021004.91850@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>,
"Kay Ahr" <kayahr@hotmail.com> wrote: Wow!! I'm finally catching up with messages from the middle of
June. I was tempted to just delete them all. Sure glad I didn't. Sandy, your project at
http://home.earthlink.net/%7Esfoster1/wips.html is just beautiful! Made me jump up to look on my bookshelf to see if I
have any of Marsha McCloskey's books. Kay Ahr in Reno/Sparks, Nevada Gosh, thanks, Kay! How kind of you! But you
didn't say whether you found any of Marsha McCloskey's books on your shelf. ;) -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my
ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of
Education Two books. I was so excited that I forgot all I had to do was look in my list of quilt books right here on
the computer! One book did have a feathered star. I'll tackle feathered things next summer. This is the summer of
paper-piecing and machine applique, and that blasted Linear Algebra! Kay Ahr [/quote:caa84e9358] Good luck with all of
that! I haven't done much PPing -- still getting ready for quilt camp, beginning Sunday. :) Between that and keeping
DGSs here on and off all week this week, I've been busy! LOL! -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is
earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

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View entire thread: Long arm class
Posted by Karen Garza on Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:38 AM    Post subject: Long arm class

Well, I took the long arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a business, but most of
the class is a review of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back and forth both days
instead of staying overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip to Illinois for my
grandmother's funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother had requested a
blue lap quilt a few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it on my new
longarm. She had the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out of touch
with everyone lately. I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen

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Posted by Jacqueline on Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:47 AM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

Karen, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother, my prayers, condolences, and thoughts are with you and your
family. Jacqueline On Fri, 29 Sep 2006 01:38:21 -0500, "Karen Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote:
[quote:5b47351ced]Well, I took the long arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a
business, but most of the class is a review of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back
and forth both days instead of staying overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip
to Illinois for my grandmother's funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother
had requested a blue lap quilt a few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it
on my new longarm. She had the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out
of touch with everyone lately. I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen [/quote:5b47351ced]

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Posted by Cats on Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:34 AM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

I was sorry to hear about your grandmother but I am sure she loved her quilt. I can just Burgoyne Surrounded in blues
- a favourite colour of mine. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < ) (
> Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Karen Garza"
<dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote in message news:12hpfqqda6ksjf2@corp.supernews.com... : Well, I took the long arm class
in Texas last week. I learned some good : stuff about starting a business, but most of the class is a review of what
: is on the video that came with my machine. : I ended up driving back and forth both days instead of staying overnight
in : Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip to : Illinois for my grandmother's funeral
about a week earlier and I've had my : fill of hotels for a while. : My Grandmother had requested a blue lap quilt a
few weeks ago so I quickly : made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it on my new : longarm. She had
the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt : went with her. : Sorry for being so out of touch with
everyone lately. I haven't been in much : of a quilty mood. : : Karen : :

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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:03 PM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

Howdy! Hugs, Karen. Ragmop/Sandy--spending another night in Texas On 9/29/06 1:38 AM, in article
12hpfqqda6ksjf2@corp.supernews.com, "Karen Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote: [quote:16532ddd82]Well, I
took the long arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a business, but most of the class
is a review of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back and forth both days instead of
staying overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip to Illinois for my
grandmother's funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother had requested a
blue lap quilt a few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it on my new
longarm. She had the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out of touch
with everyone lately. I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen [/quote:16532ddd82]

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Posted by Sandy Foster on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:40 PM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

In article <12hpfqqda6ksjf2@corp.supernews.com>, "Karen Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote:
[quote:f6fc20c5e1]Well, I took the long arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a
business, but most of the class is a review of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back
and forth both days instead of staying overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip
to Illinois for my grandmother's funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother
had requested a blue lap quilt a few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it
on my new longarm. She had the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out
of touch with everyone lately. I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen [/quote:f6fc20c5e1] I'm so sorry for
your loss, Karen. It's certainly understandable that you'd be out of the mood lately, but you can take a bit of
comfort, I hope, in the fact that you gave your DGM the quilt she wanted and that she knew you cared that much about
her. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

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Posted by Donna in NE La. on Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:36 PM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

So sorry to hear about your grandmother, Karen. Hugs and condolences on the way. -- Donna in NE La. "Karen
Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote in message news:12hpfqqda6ksjf2@corp.supernews.com...
[quote:e1f9e1b4f0]Well, I took the long arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a
business, but most of the class is a review of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back
and forth both days instead of staying overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip
to Illinois for my grandmother's funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother
had requested a blue lap quilt a few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it
on my new longarm. She had the quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out
of touch with everyone lately. I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen [/quote:e1f9e1b4f0]

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Posted by polly esther on Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:25 AM    Post subject: Re: Long arm class

Grandmothers are so very special, I'm so sorry about yours. Sending hugs, Polly "Donna in NE La."
<kdmaine77@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:llgTg.2948$DU3.2077@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:23f838ad90]So
sorry to hear about your grandmother, Karen. Hugs and condolences on the way. -- Donna in NE La. "Karen
Garza" <dkgarza@pldi.net> wrote in message news:12hpfqqda6ksjf2@corp.supernews.com... Well, I took the long
arm class in Texas last week. I learned some good stuff about starting a business, but most of the class is a review
of what is on the video that came with my machine. I ended up driving back and forth both days instead of staying
overnight in Texas. I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I had just made a trip to Illinois for my grandmother's
funeral about a week earlier and I've had my fill of hotels for a while. My Grandmother had requested a blue lap quilt a
few weeks ago so I quickly made her a blue Burgoyne Surrounded lap quilt and quilted it on my new longarm. She had the
quilt for about two week before she died. The quilt went with her. Sorry for being so out of touch with everyone lately.
I haven't been in much of a quilty mood. Karen [/quote:23f838ad90]

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View entire thread: OT fun
Posted by Susan Laity Price on Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:39 PM    Post subject: Re: OT fun

I don't know much about little girl dresses so can't help you with that project. But the next time you make a quilt with
a night sky, use that new tool to set crystals in the sky. It is really dramatic. I have also seen them use in the
centers of flowers on applique quilts. Have fun with your new toy tool. Susan On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:13:33 GMT,
"Polly Esther" <mistercleen@mindspring.com> wrote: [quote:4d6ea8dba1]Only for fun, I bought a 'Stone
Styler'. It is sort of a mini- sautering (I remember that this is spelled funny, is it soughter? Heck. Don't know)
iron. You use it to melt the base of bling things to decorate tee shirts or whatever you want to sparkle. I think the
tool has a practical application - maybe it's to burn off the pokies from machine embroideries if you do cut edges.
Anyhow. I just set a swath of genuine (?) Swarovski (?) crystals across a tee shirt for DD with it. It's wonderful,
easy, fun and truly blingy. Since, in today's notion of style, too much is never enough, I've just finished a dress for
our 2 year-old grandniece. It's a Mickey Mouse print and I put a double row of tiny pom-pom fringe on the hem edge. I
don't know if the 2 year-old is delighted with pockets but thought they might be - so, I added a pocket and put a Mickey
in to match the dress. I'm thinking of adding bubble gum, a dollar and what else? Any ideas? I could create a
caterpillar with the leftover poms. Polly [/quote:4d6ea8dba1]

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Posted by Polly Esther on Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:37 PM    Post subject: Re: OT fun

Well, thank you. There's a crazy quilt in my future. I always pilfer through the remnants bin at any fabric store
picking up wonderful little pieces of things I couldn't possibly buy a yard of. I added about 1/8 of a yard of royal
blue silk on Friday, ummm. Probably some experimenting is needed here. We will want to know if the heat set sparkles
survive laundry and if they go dull. Polly "Susan Laity Price" <slpdesigns@speakeasy.net> wrote in
message news:iola92l82ukolpnuk1b9f6l30ns6ct6m07@4ax.com... [quote:5d2ffa8be3]I don't know much about little girl
dresses so can't help you with that project. But the next time you make a quilt with a night sky, use that new tool to
set crystals in the sky. It is really dramatic. I have also seen them use in the centers of flowers on applique quilts.
Have fun with your new toy tool. Susan On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:13:33 GMT, "Polly Esther"
mistercleen@mindspring.com> wrote: Only for fun, I bought a 'Stone Styler'. It is sort of a mini- sautering (I
remember that this is spelled funny, is it soughter? Heck. Don't know) iron. You use it to melt the base of bling
things to decorate tee shirts or whatever you want to sparkle. I think the tool has a practical application - maybe it's
to burn off the pokies from machine embroideries if you do cut edges. Anyhow. I just set a swath of genuine (?)
Swarovski (?) crystals across a tee shirt for DD with it. It's wonderful, easy, fun and truly blingy. Since, in
today's notion of style, too much is never enough, I've just finished a dress for our 2 year-old grandniece. It's a
Mickey Mouse print and I put a double row of tiny pom-pom fringe on the hem edge. I don't know if the 2 year-old is
delighted with pockets but thought they might be - so, I added a pocket and put a Mickey in to match the dress. I'm
thinking of adding bubble gum, a dollar and what else? Any ideas? I could create a caterpillar with the leftover poms.
Polly [/quote:5d2ffa8be3]

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View entire thread: A craft is under threat
Posted by polly on Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:47 PM    Post subject: A craft is under threat

I am taking a break from my doodle pad to ask for some help from you who also love forums, free forums. There is a
crisis happening in alt.binaries.crafts.pictures where we swap machine embroidery files freely. Our very quiet nexus of
the Internet has been invaded by a lady calling from sadia@sadiasews.com with abuse and threats of having people taken
to the law. I doodle in the pictures group too, it is very helpful in getting designs to try out if you want to take
the time to download any design you ask for. I have bought designs from this Sadia and felt cheated but not concerned,
now she turns up and start screaming about going to the poor house because the group posts embroidery designs..not
hers! So what is her biz!! The consensus is overwhelming, no one wants her designs! So Sadia comes to cause trouble in
our group. I am asking crafters everywhere to place a ban on any links to sadiasews.com or at the very least email her
sadia@sadiasews.com and give an opinion. It is hard enough to get started in quilt and embroider without scammers
having a piece of our loaded Amex card ready to go! The pictures group helps us all with getting started and then
helps by trying out stuff and telling if it is any good or no. So please help our group to help your new starters.
Subscribe to alt.binaries.crafts.pictures, read the FAQ posted and then tell Sadia where to go! Hugs to all crafters
:-) polly *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage
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View entire thread: WOOHOO! Easy sewing machine repair
Posted by Boca Jan on Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:35 PM    Post subject: Re: WOOHOO! Easy sewing machine repair

I couldn't do without my threader. My eyes (and many other things) just "ain't what they used to be". --
Boca Jan Florida - Land of the Hurricanes http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/poo_de_doo/myphotos "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:bPydnQRfE4qIpqnYnZ2dnUVZ_vqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:284f41b7a3]I was really bummed out the other day when the little teeny wire that pops through the eye so I can
easily thread my Pfaff 2030 broke. I was a little concerned that I couldn't find the little wire -- but as soon as I
noticed it -- I cleaned my machine really well. But now I had to actually manually thread my needle. Doable... but I
realized I was quite spoiled. So I called the local Pfaff dealer on Friday (an hour away in Lansing) and asked..... and
today I made the trip up and 2 1/2 hours later.... and $23.00 later... my machine is all better! Finally an easy fix!
and cheap to boot! And they did it while I waited!!! Now tomorrow --- the VERY LAST ROW on the DWR! WOOHOO! While I
was at the shop in Lansing -- I purchased the backing fabric... so this puppy will be on its way to Minnesota by the end
of the week! You'll hear me happy dancing all the way down under when the quilt goes out in the post! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- [/quote:284f41b7a3]

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Posted by Cats on Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:11 AM    Post subject: Re: WOOHOO! Easy sewing machine repair

I'll be watching for you Kate -- 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:bPydnQRfE4qIpqnYnZ2dnUVZ_vqdnZ2d@comcast.com... :I was really
bummed out the other day when the little teeny wire that pops through the eye so I can : easily thread my Pfaff 2030
broke. I was a little concerned that I couldn't find the little wire -- : but as soon as I noticed it -- I cleaned my
machine really well. But now I had to actually manually : thread my needle. Doable... but I realized I was quite
spoiled. : : So I called the local Pfaff dealer on Friday (an hour away in Lansing) and asked..... and today I : made
the trip up and 2 1/2 hours later.... and $23.00 later... my machine is all better! : : Finally an easy fix! and
cheap to boot! And they did it while I waited!!! Now tomorrow --- the : VERY LAST ROW on the DWR! WOOHOO! : : While
I was at the shop in Lansing -- I purchased the backing fabric... so this puppy will be on its : way to Minnesota by
the end of the week! : : You'll hear me happy dancing all the way down under when the quilt goes out in the post! : :
Kate in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : : : -- : : :

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Posted by polly esther on Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:37 AM    Post subject: Re: WOOHOO! Easy sewing machine repair

Good, good for you, Kate. I'm trying to be happy for you. My Bernina has been in for a 15-minute repair for 5 days.
I was giving a new shop a chance - I guess I have my answer. And yes, I remember when I had a Pfaff and the little
wire broke on the needle threader. Isn't it fun to be so spoiled? Polly "Kate G."
<grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message news:bPydnQRfE4qIpqnYnZ2dnUVZ_vqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:e1c906b4f9]I was really bummed out the other day when the little teeny wire that pops through the eye so I can
easily thread my Pfaff 2030 broke. I was a little concerned that I couldn't find the little wire -- but as soon as I
noticed it -- I cleaned my machine really well. But now I had to actually manually thread my needle. Doable... but I
realized I was quite spoiled. So I called the local Pfaff dealer on Friday (an hour away in Lansing) and asked..... and
today I made the trip up and 2 1/2 hours later.... and $23.00 later... my machine is all better! Finally an easy fix!
and cheap to boot! And they did it while I waited!!! Now tomorrow --- the VERY LAST ROW on the DWR! WOOHOO! While I
was at the shop in Lansing -- I purchased the backing fabric... so this puppy will be on its way to Minnesota by the end
of the week! You'll hear me happy dancing all the way down under when the quilt goes out in the post! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- [/quote:e1c906b4f9]

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Posted by Kate G. on Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:08 AM    Post subject: WOOHOO! Easy sewing machine repair

I was really bummed out the other day when the little teeny wire that pops through the eye so I can easily thread my
Pfaff 2030 broke. I was a little concerned that I couldn't find the little wire -- but as soon as I noticed it -- I
cleaned my machine really well. But now I had to actually manually thread my needle. Doable... but I realized I was
quite spoiled. So I called the local Pfaff dealer on Friday (an hour away in Lansing) and asked..... and today I made
the trip up and 2 1/2 hours later.... and $23.00 later... my machine is all better! Finally an easy fix! and cheap to
boot! And they did it while I waited!!! Now tomorrow --- the VERY LAST ROW on the DWR! WOOHOO! While I was at the
shop in Lansing -- I purchased the backing fabric... so this puppy will be on its way to Minnesota by the end of the
week! You'll hear me happy dancing all the way down under when the quilt goes out in the post! Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --

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View entire thread: Design Ideas?
Posted by Jean on Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:01 PM    Post subject: Re: Design Ideas?

Because of the age of the fabrics, very delicate, and the sentimental nature of the quilt blocks, I would not make them
into anything that is going to get used. Today's fabrics would not compliment the older fabrics, and you would not
want to cause damage to them. I would suggest some type of framing to display them. I have seen this done and it is a
very pretty way to preserve them. You may even with to add UV glass (this filters out the harmful rays). You need to
think like a museum curator and not a quilter. LOL Jean in MI "Nancy in NS" <eadon.east@yahoo.ca>
wrote in message news:1o25h2p1qmglgmgijaas8gpp79snnd7n47@4ax.com... [quote:6a3c13a65d]I've got two basket squares, made
by a much-loved aunt in the 1930-40 era. I'd love your input as to what I could do with these 12" blocks. I've
thought of appliqueing some flowers in the baskets and making a table runner from them, in combination with some other
coordinating fabric. As well, there are 40 - 2.5" triangle squares made from 1930's fabrics. These were hand
stitched and then machine stitched into larger blocks, but could easily be taken apart and incorporated
into...something. I'd like to make something from them for each of my daughters for Christmas as they adored their
great aunt who passed on a few years ago. Perhaps make them both table runners, placemats, etc If anyone has any
creative ideas, I'd love to hear them. It's not that these blocks are particularly pretty, but they do hold a lot of
sentimental value. Anna was a prolific quilter and is the one who urged me to make those first stitches. :) Photos of
the blocks are in my "Other Quilty Things" album. Thanks in advance for your input. Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt[/quote:6a3c13a65d]

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View entire thread: Back from Hershey CATS
Posted by Sue on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:01 PM    Post subject: Re: Back from Hershey CATS

Yes, I got a beautiful quilt block embroidery pattern there. They had a wonderful selction of quilt block patterns, and
all kinds of fabric. I stood on line for 20 minutes to check out (they were busy but also were having problems with
their visa machine). Then I really annoyed the people at another booth, staying late to buy watercolours on sale for
$1.50. Sue LizardGumbo wrote: [quote:e801c78d0a]Sue wrote: Hershey was fun! sob> I wanted to go. DH even wanted
to go (but he's a chocoholic). Did you happen to see the Picture This Plus booth? -- Elizabeth Pop the bubbles to
reply. www.effervescentdesigns.com[/quote:e801c78d0a]

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View entire thread: help.. baby quilt
Posted by Sandy Foster on Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:52 PM    Post subject: Re: help.. baby quilt

In article <1161769736.373070.242740@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>, "pomodoro"
<tomatta@gmail.com> wrote: [quote:fc9b63a7c1]HI all.. I need advice!!! I have to make a quilt for a "next
baby", for one of my friend. It will be a small quilt, for his (yes, it's a boy) little bed. The baby will born in
the end of december, or first days in january... I have not too much time!! ANd I haven't yet decided whitch subject...
Have you some baby quilt photos to see? I need inspiration!!! Animals in appliquè? or paper piecing? or traditional
blocks? help please!!! bye, Nico [/quote:fc9b63a7c1] Nico, I've made a few, which you can see at
<http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1/baby.html>. Disregard the first one, since it was a time-consuming piece.
However, the others weren't bad. Pick a simple pattern (4-patch? 9-patch? The baby will love it!) and do it all by
machine. It should go quickly, since it doesn't have to be large. Best of luck! -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of
Education

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View entire thread: difficulty of bow tie block
Posted by Roberta Zollner on Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:06 PM    Post subject: Re: difficulty of bow tie block

I'm about 2/3 finished with a quilt top requiring 1260 2.5" bowties. Piecing by hand, because it's less fiddly
than the machine in this case. (Makes a good take-along project too.) My very 1st bowtie looked terrible. The 2nd was
OK. The 3rd was good! Now I can even do them without glasses :-) So no, it isn't that bad! Roberta in D, fortunately
past the stage of wondering why I ever started this "Martha" <martha54@sover.net> schrieb im
Newsbeitrag news:martha54-572BBD.17595708072006@news.sover.net... [quote:2cb21fc12e]Hello! I was thinking of trying
the bow tie block for a baby quilt I want to do. But quilterscache rates it at 3 pins, very difficult; I'm at more like
a 1.5-pin status right now. Is it really that bad? TIA! Martha[/quote:2cb21fc12e]

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Posted by Martha on Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:49 PM    Post subject: Re: difficulty of bow tie block

In article <e8r9ip$e0a$1@online.de>, "Roberta Zollner" <rl.zollner@gmx.net.old> wrote:
[quote:db0f7127b3]I'm about 2/3 finished with a quilt top requiring 1260 2.5" bowties. Piecing by hand, because
it's less fiddly than the machine in this case. (Makes a good take-along project too.) My very 1st bowtie looked
terrible. The 2nd was OK. The 3rd was good! Now I can even do them without glasses :-) So no, it isn't that bad! Roberta
in D, fortunately past the stage of wondering why I ever started this [/quote:db0f7127b3] One thousand two hundred and
sixty?!!! That is going to be some quilt! Martha

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View entire thread: Question about batiks
Posted by Jessamy on Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:17 AM    Post subject: Re: Question about batiks

generally batiks don't bleed into other fabrics. ( there is of course always the one that does) but personal
experimentation with a dark blue Hoffman's fabric showed the following: if put in a bucket of cold water with detergent
it does loose colour. it can even change the colour of a white cloth **but** if you put the contents of the bucket into
the washing machine and wash normally the white cloth becomes white again. I have even washed 40 yards of batik ( all
Hoffman's) in 25 colours in two washes *without* sorting (and so the white ended up in the same wash as the reds LOL)
and everything came out the same colour they went in the wash. it may depend on the make of the batik and how well it
was rinsed and treated with a mordant after dying. -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take out: _I love the colour_ to
reply. www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've always admired batiks, but haven't used them in any of the quilts
I've made because I am concerned about them bleeding when washed. I had a small amount of purple batik in one swap block
that was made for me, and it ran when it was washed. I would really, really like to make a quilt with batiks. So,
honestly, is it common for them to run? Is there any way to predict which ones will run? All advice will be greatly
appreciated. Trixie

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Posted by Susan Laity Price on Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:27 PM    Post subject: Re: Question about batiks

I usually prewash all fabrics but I always prewash batiks. Often I will pretest batiks individually in a bucket of
water. If the water shows just a little color I will toss the fabric into the machine and wash regularly. If there is a
lot of color I will treat the load with Retayne. Anytime I want to save time and skip prewashing I remember the call of
desperation I received from a friend. She had just completed a masterpiece. It was a very involved appliqued urn of
flowers with a beautiful blue bird circling above. She had spent all winter on the handquilting. It was time for our
guild show and she wanted to freshen the quilt in preparation for entering it. As she spritzed it with water the blue
bird began to run down the background fabric. She had been up all night trying everything she could to remove the blue
from the background. Nothing worked except bleach and that had removed the slight ecru color from the background fabric.
Her masterpiece did not make it to the show that year. She had to take all the handquilting out. Remove the flowers and
urn from the background (fortunately she could do that in one piece) and applique them to another background. Hard
lesson learned. Susan On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:48:25 -0700, "Trixie" <no_spam@no_spam.com> wrote:
[quote:153089db14]I've always admired batiks, but haven't used them in any of the quilts I've made because I am
concerned about them bleeding when washed. I had a small amount of purple batik in one swap block that was made for me,
and it ran when it was washed. I would really, really like to make a quilt with batiks. So, honestly, is it common for
them to run? Is there any way to predict which ones will run? All advice will be greatly appreciated. Trixie
[/quote:153089db14]

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View entire thread: chevy quilt revisited
Posted by Listpig on Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:01 AM    Post subject: Re: chevy quilt revisited

I dunno. What if you draw up an uneven nine patch block (slanted at the same angle as the Chevy bow tie)? Seems to me
you could end up with the center row being the Chevy bow tie and the top and bottom rows being the
"framing"..... Of course, how that works on the edges might get sort of interesting. Alternating blocks in
red and black, so that the colors alternate: black background, red bow tie alternating with red background, black bow
tie..... Although it does sound rather like by the time you do *that*, a Dale Earnhardt "3" is going to be
called for *somewhere* in the quilt, probably as applique......maybe just one random block...... :) --pig On 7/10/06
13:48, in article Qhxsg.26624$Uc3.9741@tornado.texas.rr.com, "Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc>
wrote: [quote:b03b0eb70b]It is, but they call it a bow tie, so i didnt' know if i could use a bowtie or not. thinkin
i will jsut have to do the applique.... sigh kellie "Pat in Virginia" <pat.quilts@cox.net> wrote in
message news:jRssg.332230$5Z.50948@dukeread02... Kellie: Isn't the Chevy emblem slanted on the ends? Both slanted to
same direction. To me, it seems quite different from bow tie block, BUT maybe you can adapt that block somehow so it
resembles the Chevy emblem. JMO, PAT Kellie J. Berger wrote: If i made a 3D bowtie quilt in Chevy red(orange) and
black... would that work as well as a big chevy bowtie emblem appliqued on the black? Or does it really oughta have
the true logo.... Dont' really want to do more applique right now. i'm getting enough with my lovely dragonflies and
i'm not good at machine applique. Kellie [/quote:b03b0eb70b] -- Megan Zurawicz South Holland, Illinois

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Posted by Debra on Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:08 PM    Post subject: Re: chevy quilt revisited

On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 23:26:43 GMT, "Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote: [quote:b9749e11aa]If
i made a 3D bowtie quilt in Chevy red(orange) and black... would that work as well as a big chevy bowtie emblem
appliqued on the black? Or does it really oughta have the true logo.... Dont' really want to do more applique right
now. i'm getting enough with my lovely dragonflies and i'm not good at machine applique. Kellie Try drawing and
coloring the bow tie quilt and the logo quilt to see[/quote:b9749e11aa] which one you like the best. Debra in VA See
my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere

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Posted by Kellie J. Berger on Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:26 AM    Post subject: chevy quilt revisited

If i made a 3D bowtie quilt in Chevy red(orange) and black... would that work as well as a big chevy bowtie emblem
appliqued on the black? Or does it really oughta have the true logo.... Dont' really want to do more applique right
now. i'm getting enough with my lovely dragonflies and i'm not good at machine applique. Kellie

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Posted by Pat in Virginia on Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:44 PM    Post subject: Re: chevy quilt revisited

Kellie: Isn't the Chevy emblem slanted on the ends? Both slanted to same direction. To me, it seems quite different
from bow tie block, BUT maybe you can adapt that block somehow so it resembles the Chevy emblem. JMO, PAT Kellie J.
Berger wrote: [quote:4770e056ac]If i made a 3D bowtie quilt in Chevy red(orange) and black... would that work as well
as a big chevy bowtie emblem appliqued on the black? Or does it really oughta have the true logo.... Dont' really
want to do more applique right now. i'm getting enough with my lovely dragonflies and i'm not good at machine applique.
Kellie [/quote:4770e056ac]

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Posted by Kellie J. Berger on Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:48 PM    Post subject: Re: chevy quilt revisited

It is, but they call it a bow tie, so i didnt' know if i could use a bowtie or not. thinkin i will jsut have to do
the applique.... sigh kellie "Pat in Virginia" <pat.quilts@cox.net> wrote in message
news:jRssg.332230$5Z.50948@dukeread02... [quote:3a11017018]Kellie: Isn't the Chevy emblem slanted on the ends? Both
slanted to same direction. To me, it seems quite different from bow tie block, BUT maybe you can adapt that block
somehow so it resembles the Chevy emblem. JMO, PAT Kellie J. Berger wrote: If i made a 3D bowtie quilt in Chevy
red(orange) and black... would that work as well as a big chevy bowtie emblem appliqued on the black? Or does it
really oughta have the true logo.... Dont' really want to do more applique right now. i'm getting enough with my
lovely dragonflies and i'm not good at machine applique. Kellie[/quote:3a11017018]

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View entire thread: Great find at the quilt show!
Posted by Patti on Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:00 PM    Post subject: Re: Great find at the quilt show!

As usual! I would most definitely do a little practice experiment with this. I know you would know to avoid the seam
allowances when putting on your embellishments, but, if they are in any way 'fat', they might interfere with the
outside of the foot (mine are wide) - or even the top of the machine bed? Just have a go and see what you can get away
with. You could, of course, sew them together by hand afterwards. .. In message <V4x_g.502$uF.245@dukeread12>,
teleflora <teleflora@hotmail.com> writes [quote:3de645b20f]I bought a grab bag for $20. Got it home and I have
about 30 crazy quilt blocks! No really fancy fabric, just cotton, but I really like them. They are well made and will
work terrific as I learn to embellish. They are about 12 inches long and about 5 1/2 inches wide. My friend, who has
never crazy quilted in her life informs me that I have to sew all the blocks together and then start embellishing. I
want to be able to take these blocks with me when I'm riding in the car and waiting at appointments and work on them.
They are the perfect portability size. I also thought that it would be neat to have a workshop and hand these blocks
out to participants so we could all learn embellishing together. Maybe do a donation, fund raising type quilt with them.
What do you think? Can I just start embellishing and THEN sew them together? Cindy [/quote:3de645b20f] -- Best
Regards pat on the hill

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Posted by Julia in MN on Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:13 PM    Post subject: Re: Great find at the quilt show!

You could machine stitch around the edge of each of the blocks, in the seam allowance, before tearing off the paper.
That would stabilize the bias edges. Julia in MN teleflora wrote: [quote:895cc3b31c]I think I might need to use some
iron-on interfacing or use some wonder under and back the blocks with muslin. The blocks appear to be paper pieced (at
least they used paper as a stabilizer) so when I tear that off, I'm going to have some bias edges that I won't want to
stretch. I don't fancy tearing paper after I embroider. Cindy "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net>
wrote in message news:-oydna8XB8N0JafYnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d@comcast.com... I'm not a crazy quilter... but I don't see why you
couldn't embellish the inside of the block seams... then when you join them you'd have all the block joining seams to
embellish. Anyways -- who said there were rules for this thing we do? Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "teleflora" <teleflora@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:V4x_g.502$uF.245@dukeread12... I bought a grab bag for $20. Got it home and I have about 30 crazy quilt blocks!
No really fancy fabric, just cotton, but I really like them. They are well made and will work terrific as I learn to
embellish. They are about 12 inches long and about 5 1/2 inches wide. My friend, who has never crazy quilted in her
life informs me that I have to sew all the blocks together and then start embellishing. I want to be able to take these
blocks with me when I'm riding in the car and waiting at appointments and work on them. They are the perfect portability
size. I also thought that it would be neat to have a workshop and hand these blocks out to participants so we could all
learn embellishing together. Maybe do a donation, fund raising type quilt with them. What do you think? Can I just
start embellishing and THEN sew them together? Cindy [/quote:895cc3b31c] -- This message has been scanned for
viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/

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Posted by teleflora on Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:31 PM    Post subject: Re: Great find at the quilt show!

Yeah, I was thinking about stay stitching the edges, I could even serge them. I wonder if I need some stabilizing for
the embroidery? This is not heavy fabric so it may need something. Cindy "Julia in MN" <jaccola-AT-
chartermi-DOT-net@aaaa.aaa> wrote in message news:4xO_g.26$vT7.22@newsfe03.lga... [quote:ed1933e485]You could
machine stitch around the edge of each of the blocks, in the seam allowance, before tearing off the paper. That would
stabilize the bias edges. Julia in MN teleflora wrote: I think I might need to use some iron-on interfacing or use
some wonder under and back the blocks with muslin. The blocks appear to be paper pieced (at least they used paper as a
stabilizer) so when I tear that off, I'm going to have some bias edges that I won't want to stretch. I don't fancy
tearing paper after I embroider. Cindy "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:-oydna8XB8N0JafYnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d@comcast.com... I'm not a crazy quilter... but I don't see why you couldn't
embellish the inside of the block seams... then when you join them you'd have all the block joining seams to
embellish. Anyways -- who said there were rules for this thing we do? Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "teleflora" <teleflora@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:V4x_g.502$uF.245@dukeread12... I bought a grab bag for $20. Got it home and I have about 30 crazy quilt blocks!
No really fancy fabric, just cotton, but I really like them. They are well made and will work terrific as I learn to
embellish. They are about 12 inches long and about 5 1/2 inches wide. My friend, who has never crazy quilted in her
life informs me that I have to sew all the blocks together and then start embellishing. I want to be able to take these
blocks with me when I'm riding in the car and waiting at appointments and work on them. They are the perfect portability
size. I also thought that it would be neat to have a workshop and hand these blocks out to participants so we could all
learn embellishing together. Maybe do a donation, fund raising type quilt with them. What do you think? Can I just
start embellishing and THEN sew them together? Cindy -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-
Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ [/quote:ed1933e485]

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Posted by Pat in Virginia on Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:58 PM    Post subject: Re: Need name tag suggestions

Kathyl, How can you say you are not creative?? The house with picture is a wonderful idea! The burned credit card is
absolutely fantastic. YOU go girl! PAT KJ wrote: [quote:68e9c04cab]Any paper pieced blocks you like? Can you put your
name on part of a block....like a signature block. Or do a house block with your name on the door and your picture in a
window? Do you have an embroidery machine? Maybe you could make a mock up of a credit card with your name on it and
burn the edges as if you had burned it up in a quilt shop or show! I'm not very clever at this sort of thing. I
usually forget to wear my name tag. In fact I haven't seen it around here for a while. Good luck! KJ[/quote:68e9c04cab]

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Posted by KJ on Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:54 PM    Post subject: Re: Need name tag suggestions

Any paper pieced blocks you like? Can you put your name on part of a block....like a signature block. Or do a house
block with your name on the door and your picture in a window? Do you have an embroidery machine? Maybe you could
make a mock up of a credit card with your name on it and burn the edges as if you had burned it up in a quilt shop or
show! I'm not very clever at this sort of thing. I usually forget to wear my name tag. In fact I haven't seen it
around here for a while. Good luck! KJ "Louise" <nieland4@mchsitip.com> wrote in message
news:TOOZg.201330$FQ1.172337@attbi_s71... [quote:6c6164089a]Okay, I finally got around to rejoining the local guild - I
had some kind of bad experiences in the past, but I decided to give them (and me) another chance. Now I have to come up
with a creative idea for a name tag. Turns out this month is the annual potluck and they're having a name tag contest.
Any suggestions for something I can make over the weekend? -- Louise in Iowa nieland4 at mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa [/quote:6c6164089a]

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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:22 PM    Post subject: Re: Need name tag suggestions

Howdy! Here are a few ideas: http://cqmagonline.com/vol03iss01/articles/art216/art216.shtml Years ago my quilt shop
boss made a paper pieced name tag for me, LogCabins w/ a pink heart in the center. I wear my guild name tag in its
plastic folder pinned over the heart, surrounded by various quilt show pins and charms. (It lives in my Cruiser's
storage bin so I never forget to take it to guild. <g>) A chatelaine, one that looks more like a wide neck tie
draped around the neck & shoulders, makes a wonderful name tag display piece, and holds all those extra goodies;
very eye-catching. ;-) http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/quilted_chatelaine.pdf Good luck, Louise! Ragmop/Sandy On
10/19/06 12:54 PM, in article 2ZOZg.1028309$084.463200@attbi_s22, "KJ" <KJoger@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote:
[quote:568f3d58ae]Any paper pieced blocks you like? Can you put your name on part of a block....like a signature block.
Or do a house block with your name on the door and your picture in a window? Do you have an embroidery machine? Maybe
you could make a mock up of a credit card with your name on it and burn the edges as if you had burned it up in a quilt
shop or show! I'm not very clever at this sort of thing. I usually forget to wear my name tag. In fact I haven't seen
it around here for a while. Good luck! KJ "Louise" <nieland4@mchsitip.com> wrote in message
news:TOOZg.201330$FQ1.172337@attbi_s71... Okay, I finally got around to rejoining the local guild - I had some kind of
bad experiences in the past, but I decided to give them (and me) another chance. Now I have to come up with a creative
idea for a name tag. Turns out this month is the annual potluck and they're having a name tag contest. Any suggestions
for something I can make over the weekend? -- Louise in Iowa nieland4 at mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa [/quote:568f3d58ae]

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Posted by GrammyKathy on Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:39 PM    Post subject: Re: Need name tag suggestions

KJ you beat me to it. On one of my other sites they had a Badge block you could make and then write in your name and
any other information you wanted with a fabric pen. Kathy D. in Il KJ wrote: [quote:953655f5da]Any paper pieced
blocks you like? Can you put your name on part of a block....like a signature block. Or do a house block with your
name on the door and your picture in a window? Do you have an embroidery machine? Maybe you could make a mock up of a
credit card with your name on it and burn the edges as if you had burned it up in a quilt shop or show! I'm not very
clever at this sort of thing. I usually forget to wear my name tag. In fact I haven't seen it around here for a while.
Good luck! KJ[/quote:953655f5da]

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Posted by Donna in NE La. on Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:59 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

My blocks looked a little puckered and stretched, too, but after the quilting it doesn't show so much. I used three
layers of poly mesh stabilizer on mine. I cut away as much as I could before having it quilted. Your block is beautiful
--I love blue! My colors evolved from the border I used--I love pansies and when I saw the fabric I had to have it!!!
-- Donna in NE La. "C&S" <sawdust-nospam@primelink1.net> wrote in message
news:efuu0r0kdi@news4.newsguy.com... [quote:cad7e823f9]Her colours are not my style at the moment, however I can
understand her use of numerous decorative embroidery stitches. If you start adding colours, IMO you need to reduce the
number of decorative stitches. Here is the finished block:
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=e2c9re2.jpg&.src=ph I'm disappointed with
the center. It appears to be stretched out. I used the type of stabilizer that you wet and it sticks on the fabric,
creating a stiff square to work with. I had to wet the block to remove it. I don't know if I was too hard during the
removal process or if this is normal. I guess I'll find out in class. I do use the "grid thingy" when I
hoop. It's the only way to center, I think. I also use the template that comes with the book. I use 202 spray and
line the "grid thingy" with the template. Good luck with your quilt, let me know how it turns out. Oh, just
blow the dust off! ;o) -- Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea http://360.yahoo.com/profile-
Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52 c.e - 135
c.e.) "Sartorresartus" <eyren@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1159916957.587441.305930@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I got the book a year ago, and intend to start it one day.
However, I thought I would have to do it in shiny fabric (which I don't much like) so I am delighted to see you doing it
on matt (cotton?). Now I will _have_ to go dust off my embroidery gadget. Hooping drives me mad too, but the
stabilsers help, as does the spray on adhesive. Do you use the grid thingy as you hoop? I find that keeps me central,
Oh and I cheat, I make the machine _think_ it is central according to where I put the block. You have to fiddle with
the layout and keep making it centre itself. But it usually works out in the end. Nel Gadget Queen
[/quote:cad7e823f9]

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Posted by Cats on Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:07 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Oh Carole - it's gorgeous! -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < ) (
> Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "C&S" <sawdust-
nospam@primelink1.net> wrote in message news:efuu0r0kdi@news4.newsguy.com... : Her colours are not my style at the
moment, however I can understand her use : of numerous decorative embroidery stitches. If you start adding colours, :
IMO you need to reduce the number of decorative stitches. Here is the : finished block: :
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=e2c9re2.jpg&.src=ph : : I'm disappointed
with the center. It appears to be stretched out. I used : the type of stabilizer that you wet and it sticks on the
fabric, creating a : stiff square to work with. I had to wet the block to remove it. I don't : know if I was too hard
during the removal process or if this is normal. I : guess I'll find out in class. : : I do use the "grid
thingy" when I hoop. It's the only way to center, I : think. I also use the template that comes with the book.
I use 202 spray : and line the "grid thingy" with the template. : : Good luck with your quilt, let me know how
it turns out. Oh, just blow the : dust off! ;o) : : -- : Carole : Champlain, NY :
http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea : http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI : : Treasure your
Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose : Epictetus (52 c.e - 135 c.e.) : : : : : "Sartorresartus"
<eyren@aol.com> wrote in message : news:1159916957.587441.305930@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... : > I got the
book a year ago, and intend to start it one day. However, I : > thought I would have to do it in shiny fabric
(which I don't much like) : > so I am delighted to see you doing it on matt (cotton?). Now I will : > _have_
to go dust off my embroidery gadget. : > : > Hooping drives me mad too, but the stabilsers help, as does the
spray : > on adhesive. Do you use the grid thingy as you hoop? I find that : > keeps me central, Oh and I
cheat, I make the machine _think_ it is : > central according to where I put the block. You have to fiddle with :
> the layout and keep making it centre itself. But it usually works out : > in the end. : > : > Nel : >
Gadget Queen : :

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Posted by Cats on Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:20 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

FWIW - the only time I did any machine embroidery (for a shop and it wasn't my machine) the resident teacher told me
to change needles frequently to avoid stitch problems and holes in fine fabrics. I did (like I said - not my machine
so I just followed instructions) so I have no idea what happens if you don't lol Good luck with the other blocks.
This is going to be a real masterpiece! -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y
< ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "C&S" <sawdust-
nospam@primelink1.net> wrote in message news:efut4d0int@news4.newsguy.com... : Thanks Melissa for the info on the
group. I have joined it and will take : the time to check out their info. I did finish the block. The decorative :
embroidery stitch used is not easy to master on curves. I can't begin to : tell you how many times I took it apart. I
don't think I can count that : high! I was afraid that the holes would remain, however after soaking the : block to
remove the stabilizer, the holes were no longer there once the : block was dry. However, I do seem to have some
puckering in the middle that : is driving me nuts. I didn't use all the stitches they suggested as I felt : the
fabric framing the block was enough. She does use muslin only so she : can play with decorative stitches. : : -- :
Carole : Champlain, NY : http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea : http://360.yahoo.com/profile-
Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI : : Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose : Epictetus (52 c.e -
135 c.e.) : : : "Melissa in NJ" <MelissaInNJ@comcast.net> wrote in message :
news:1159798542.210248.228000@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com... : > While I am not doing the latte (I have the book),
the hopping does get : > easier as you go along...so stick with it. Also consider joining the : > Latte Yahoo
groups. You can get 24/7 help and encouragement there!!! : > They have LOADS of tips for each block too in teh files
section. Don't : > give up. This quilt would be a mega accomplishment! : > : >
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LatteQuilt/ : > : > Melissa in NJ : > : :

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Posted by C&S on Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:09 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Her colours are not my style at the moment, however I can understand her use of numerous decorative embroidery stitches.
If you start adding colours, IMO you need to reduce the number of decorative stitches. Here is the finished block:
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=e2c9re2.jpg&.src=ph I'm disappointed with
the center. It appears to be stretched out. I used the type of stabilizer that you wet and it sticks on the fabric,
creating a stiff square to work with. I had to wet the block to remove it. I don't know if I was too hard during the
removal process or if this is normal. I guess I'll find out in class. I do use the "grid thingy" when I
hoop. It's the only way to center, I think. I also use the template that comes with the book. I use 202 spray and
line the "grid thingy" with the template. Good luck with your quilt, let me know how it turns out. Oh, just
blow the dust off! ;o) -- Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea http://360.yahoo.com/profile-
Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52 c.e - 135
c.e.) "Sartorresartus" <eyren@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1159916957.587441.305930@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:8e3b80b600]I got the book a year ago, and intend to
start it one day. However, I thought I would have to do it in shiny fabric (which I don't much like) so I am delighted
to see you doing it on matt (cotton?). Now I will _have_ to go dust off my embroidery gadget. Hooping drives me mad
too, but the stabilsers help, as does the spray on adhesive. Do you use the grid thingy as you hoop? I find that keeps
me central, Oh and I cheat, I make the machine _think_ it is central according to where I put the block. You have to
fiddle with the layout and keep making it centre itself. But it usually works out in the end. Nel Gadget
Queen[/quote:8e3b80b600]

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Posted by Sartorresartus on Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:09 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

I got the book a year ago, and intend to start it one day. However, I thought I would have to do it in shiny fabric
(which I don't much like) so I am delighted to see you doing it on matt (cotton?). Now I will _have_ to go dust off my
embroidery gadget. Hooping drives me mad too, but the stabilsers help, as does the spray on adhesive. Do you use the
grid thingy as you hoop? I find that keeps me central, Oh and I cheat, I make the machine _think_ it is central
according to where I put the block. You have to fiddle with the layout and keep making it centre itself. But it
usually works out in the end. Nel Gadget Queen C&S wrote: [quote:da6489dd30]Is anyone from the group doing the
Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a
month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it
looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or know of an internet site
that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and this is really only my first attempt and first block. I'm
also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch on the last curve and I can't figure out why the last one.
I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is not forthcoming with tips either.
<SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Carole Champlain,
NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52
c.e - 135 c.e.)[/quote:da6489dd30]

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Posted by Donna in NE La. on Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:22 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Carole, I did the Latte Quilt at my Bernina dealer/LQS last year. The hooping does get easier as you go along. Don't
give up--it is worth it!! One lady in our group made six of them at the same time--crazy, huh? Here is a link to my
Yahoo Photos with pics of mine. http://tinyurl.com/o4lr3 -- Donna in NE La. "C&S" <sawdust-
nospam@primelink1.net> wrote in message news:efr3180r30@news1.newsguy.com... [quote:9ee5250d79]Is anyone from the
group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine
(we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business is not
as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or know of an
internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and this is really only my first attempt and first
block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch on the last curve and I can't figure out why
the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is not forthcoming with
tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Carole Champlain,
NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52
c.e - 135 c.e.) [/quote:9ee5250d79]

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Posted by C&S on Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:00 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

The quilt is called latte because of the colours that are used. The original quilt is made on muslin with satin type
fabrics using light brownish/tan threads. It is quite a challenge. Here is the book cover. It should give you an idea
on the color. http://softexpressions.com/software/books/LatteQlts.php -- Carole Champlain, NY
http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea http://360.yahoo.com/profile-Pp9n.fIyfrQ6NDNCfp9E0UU6hGPI Treasure your Mind,
Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52 c.e - 135 c.e.) "Nancy in NS"
<eadon.east@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:vf63i212od97037q5f2bcupel98vlmkfaq@4ax.com... [quote:a70cdcc64e]On
Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:10:35 -0400, "C&S" sawdust-nospam@primelink1.net> wrote: Is anyone from the group
doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we
meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. I sure don't have any tips, but this is a
beautiful block! I hope you stick with it -- I'd love to see the finished product. :) So, is a latte quilt so called
because of the thread that is used, or because of the design? This is the first one I've seen. Thanks, Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt[/quote:a70cdcc64e]

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Posted by C&S on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:10 PM    Post subject: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn
more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-
hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone
have tips or know of an internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and this is really only my
first attempt and first block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch on the last curve and I
can't figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is
not forthcoming with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is causing my hair to
turn gray. http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph --
Carole Champlain, NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your
Purpose Epictetus (52 c.e - 135 c.e.)

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Posted by Jessamy on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:37 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

while I cannot for a moment assist in your problems (no experience) I do want to say: WOWOWOW!!! I'm impressed you got
this far! btw I vaguely remember that someone did the quilt on this NG last winter -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take
out: _I love the colour_ to reply. www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Is anyone
from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my
machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business
is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or know of
an internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and this is really only my first attempt and
first block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch on the last curve and I can't figure out
why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is not forthcoming
with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Carole Champlain,
NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52
c.e - 135 c.e.)

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Posted by webbie on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:48 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Didn't Bernina come out with a 12 inch square hoop that you don't have to keep rehooping. You might look into this and
use this hoop to do the Latte quilt blocks. On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:10:35 -0400, "C&S" <sawdust-
nospam@primelink1.net> wrote: [quote:81f47ac6c1]Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take
the course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and
time consuming quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to
remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or know of an internet site that might offer some help. I am
just about to give up and this is really only my first attempt and first block. I'm also having such a difficult time
with the embroidery stitch on the last curve and I can't figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right
(I've taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is not forthcoming with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as
of yet completed block that is causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph[/quote:81f47ac6c1]

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Posted by Jacqueline on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:51 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Carole, That is so pretty but it turned my hair grey just looking at it. I can't imagine actually doing it.
Jacqueline On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:10:35 -0400, "C&S" <sawdust-nospam@primelink1.net> wrote:
[quote:25913fb9df]Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in
order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This
hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat
centered). Anyone have tips or know of an internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and
this is really only my first attempt and first block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch
on the last curve and I can't figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5
times). The book is not forthcoming with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is
causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph[/quote:25913fb9df]

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Posted by Cats on Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:56 PM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Can't help with the embroidery problem (it looks gorgeous to me) but - I just had to say I LOVE that witch's boot and
spider!! Good luck with the hooping -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y <
) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "C&S" <sawdust-
nospam@primelink1.net> wrote in message news:efr3180r30@news1.newsguy.com... : Is anyone from the group doing the
Latte quilt? I decided to take the : course at my Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we meet :
once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. : : This hooping and re-hooping business is not as
easy as it looks (it takes me : forever to remotly get it to be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or : know of an
internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to : give up and this is really only my first attempt and
first block. I'm also : having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch on the last curve : and I can't
figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've : taken it apart at least 5 times). The book is not
forthcoming with tips : either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is causing my : hair to
turn gray. : : http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph : : :
-- : Carole : Champlain, NY : http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea : : Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold
to your Purpose : Epictetus (52 c.e - 135 c.e.) : : :

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Posted by Nancy in NS on Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:02 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:10:35 -0400, "C&S" <sawdust-nospam@primelink1.net> wrote:
[quote:9b1826dc34]Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in
order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is.
[/quote:9b1826dc34] I sure don't have any tips, but this is a beautiful block! I hope you stick with it -- I'd love to
see the finished product. :) So, is a latte quilt so called because of the thread that is used, or because of the
design? This is the first one I've seen. Thanks, Nancy in NS http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt

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Posted by IMS on Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:17 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:10:35 -0400, "C&S" <sawdust-nospam@primelink1.net> wrote:
[quote:2cb2703e35]Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my Bernina Dealer in
order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming quilt it is. This
hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to be somewhat
centered). Anyone have tips or know of an internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to give up and
this is really only my first attempt and first block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the embroidery stitch
on the last curve and I can't figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken it apart at least 5
times). The book is not forthcoming with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet completed block that is
causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Carole Champlain,
NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea [/quote:2cb2703e35] Geesh, Carole...it turns my hair gray just LOOKING at
it....! That's going to be one amazing block (and one amazing quilt), so hang in there! -Irene -------------- You
only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. --Mae West --------------

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Posted by Karen, Queen of Squishies on Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:55 AM    Post subject: Re: Latte Quilt - I think I'm way over my head!

Wowie Kazowie, what a block! That's gorgeous! You hang in there, this is going to be worth it!! Karen, Queen of
Squishies ----- [quote:a062e19bd9]Is anyone from the group doing the Latte quilt? I decided to take the course at my
Bernina Dealer in order to learn more about my machine (we meet once a month). What a difficult and time consuming
quilt it is. This hooping and re-hooping business is not as easy as it looks (it takes me forever to remotly get it to
be somewhat centered). Anyone have tips or know of an internet site that might offer some help. I am just about to
give up and this is really only my first attempt and first block. I'm also having such a difficult time with the
embroidery stitch on the last curve and I can't figure out why the last one. I can't seem to get it right (I've taken
it apart at least 5 times). The book is not forthcoming with tips either. <SIGH> Here's the not as of yet
completed block that is causing my hair to turn gray.
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ceridwen_rhea/detail?.dir=9962&.dnm=70adre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Carole Champlain,
NY http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea Treasure your Mind, Cherish your Reason, Hold to your Purpose Epictetus (52
c.e - 135 c.e.) [/quote:a062e19bd9]

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View entire thread: Happy dance - Christmas quilt top DONE
Posted by Ceridwen on Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:16 AM    Post subject: Re: Happy dance - Christmas quilt top DONE

Wow, an early bird! That's wonderful! Such festive colours. I can't wait to see it machine quilted. Curious to see
what you will use as embellishments. Thank you for sharing. -- Carole Champlain, NY
http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea "IMS" <iscott@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:48vge21dgdiftp61osp6jfvsldtuipq9ss@4ax.com... I know, I know....it's only August....but I'm doing a happy dance as
I've finished my first quilty Christmas project for this year. I still have to sandwich and quilt it, but the top is
done. It came out bigger than originally planned, partly because it was hard to stop making the blocks once I got going
-- and then after sashing it, it begged for a colorful border all around the edges to help tie in all the colors. Of
course I had to give in (smile). It is a combination of paper pieced blocks and appliqued blocks. The applique was
created with a pre-programmed card for my Husqvana Viking 1+. What fun it was to make. It will hang in my entryway and a
matching one (but smaller) is now in the works for my office wall. As for finishing, I plan to FMQ in the white areas
around the appliques, and stitch in the ditch on the PP blocks. Perhaps add some embleshments, we shall see. You are
welcome to take a look, just go here and look under "Quilts and other stuff."
http://community.webshots.com/user/herabird Oh, and if you'd like to take a peek at the two kids who pooped us out last
weekend, I have some pics of them playing at the local school (thank goodness for playgrounds!) under "Family and
Pets." -Irene in cloudy CNY -------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. --Mae
West --------------

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View entire thread: OT: need marketing help
Posted by Kellie J. Berger on Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:07 PM    Post subject: Re: need marketing help

that's the thing... they don't need me to tape the spot, I could do that... and it would be fun!!! but to submit it
in some kind of written form and maybe? on tape. But she really didn't know how it was done and i haven't gotten a
response from the radio stations yet as to what they want. I will be announcing anything from our season schedule to
describing certain plays that they are ASL interpreting or shadowing to announcing workshops. I'm not really sure why
i need a different format than my Press Release ones i already send to the papers, tv and radio stations, but evidently
i do... so clueless. Kellie ps it is a nfp org... "Polly Esther" <mistercleen@mindspring.com> wrote
in message news:8a9Ag.2311$xp2.1496@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:6bc1347ebf]Well, Kellie, what kind of
help are you needing? Do you need to know what to say, how much to say or how to persuade yourself to say it? I
considered joining the Witness Protection Plan the first time I was shoved into speaking on radio and became rather cool
about it (even enjoyed it) when we moved on to tv. Recording / broadcasting is just so very much improved since the time
of the first radio / recorders that the children used to have. (I sounded like Reba McIntyre with a mouth full of
thumbtacks on the 'home' recorders.) Drop your usual voice pitch just a little so you come across as pleasant instead of
anxious or shrill. Don't plan to say so much that you have to gasp and overwhelm your audience. Slowly and calmly will
encourage your audience to pay attention. A machine gun approach is only annoying. Write down what you need to say, 3
sentences maybe. Watch the second hand on a clock and see if there's room for more, too much, whatever. That's how to
begin you great adventure. What fun. Can I come play with you? Polly "Kellie J. Berger"
<kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote in message news:UJ8Ag.42396$Cn6.3904@tornado.texas.rr.com... My boss wants me to make
a radio PSA 10 second spot... i have no clue where to start! Google hasn't given me much in the way of directions or
standards only contacts for the radio stations. This will likely start as a template that i change for each program we
do. thanks for any help! Kellie desperately waiting to quilt.... Kids go back in 2 weeks <grin
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Posted by Polly Esther on Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:54 PM    Post subject: Re: need marketing help

Well, Kellie, what kind of help are you needing? Do you need to know what to say, how much to say or how to persuade
yourself to say it? I considered joining the Witness Protection Plan the first time I was shoved into speaking on
radio and became rather cool about it (even enjoyed it) when we moved on to tv. Recording / broadcasting is just so
very much improved since the time of the first radio / recorders that the children used to have. (I sounded like Reba
McIntyre with a mouth full of thumbtacks on the 'home' recorders.) Drop your usual voice pitch just a little so you
come across as pleasant instead of anxious or shrill. Don't plan to say so much that you have to gasp and overwhelm
your audience. Slowly and calmly will encourage your audience to pay attention. A machine gun approach is only
annoying. Write down what you need to say, 3 sentences maybe. Watch the second hand on a clock and see if there's
room for more, too much, whatever. That's how to begin you great adventure. What fun. Can I come play with you?
Polly "Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote in message
news:UJ8Ag.42396$Cn6.3904@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:f9cac4d52d]My boss wants me to make a radio PSA 10 second
spot... i have no clue where to start! Google hasn't given me much in the way of directions or standards only contacts
for the radio stations. This will likely start as a template that i change for each program we do. thanks for any
help! Kellie desperately waiting to quilt.... Kids go back in 2 weeks <grin [/quote:f9cac4d52d]

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View entire thread: Going to Myrtle Beach S>C>
Posted by Chipper on Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:34 PM    Post subject: Re: Going to Myrtle Beach S>C>

Hmmmm, if there is fabric at either one, they are indeed small. I think the one on Jonestown is a machine shop, and
they did have a couple of bolts of fabric when I was shopping for a cabinet, but nothing to write home about. The Knit
One is one I just noticed myself, so haven't checked it out, but it is in a small shop that was a bird supply shop
before. There is an LQS on Lewisville-Clemmons Rd. a jump west from here, but it is small as well. The Jo Ann is
fine as is a Hancock's on Peters Creek Parkway. But honestly, if you can manage it, after coming this close, it would
be cryable to miss Mary Jos in Gastonia on I85. (close to Charlotte and about an hour from here going south.) If you
can change your overnight plans, I would opt to stop there. (What I really mean is, if necessary, drug hubby if
necessary and get thee to Maryjos....) http://www.sidestep.com/hotel/hoteldetails1/US/NC/GASTONIA/SUPER_8_MOTEL_-
_GASTONIA (Gastonia motel info.) Of course, you could always tell DH to drive by and you can just jump out of the car
and stay there all week. They can pick you up on the way back....;) http://www.maryjos.com/about/map.asp If you like
sculpture, there is a breathtaking American Sculpture garden at Myrtle. Just take your sun umbrella and prepare to be
dazzled. Wear comfy walking shoes and bring your camera. http://www.brookgreen.org/ chipper :) (you didn't say when
you'll be through here, I'll be going to Richmond later this month, but I'll be happy to take you around if I'm in town
:D!) "Betty in Wi" <bevans@NOSPAMfrontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:Wopvg.5657$oa1.5296@news02.roc.ny... [quote:1510de229a]According to the Quilter's Travel Companion: Sewing in the
Triad, Newton Sq., 420 Jonestown Rd., Winston Salem, 336-659-8212. Knit One Smock Too, Inc., 3905-A Country Club,
Winston Salem, 336-765-9099. Sewin' in the Carolinas, 3246 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, 843-236-8901. The two Winston
Salem shops don't have big ads....are only listed at the end of the N. Carolina ads so may not be big shops. Betty in
WI "She in PA" <DJDrevna@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:krudnc48Gc4HKCDZnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@comcast.com... We are Taking a trip by car from Pittsburgh PA to Myrtle Beach SC.
We will be staying over night half way there at a Holiday Inn in Winston Salem, NC. Do you guys know of any quilt shops
that I need to visit while I am at either place? I don't have a lot of time but I can't go in the sun so while my hubby
and grand-daughter are in the water I thought I might check out some quilt shops. Thanks She in PA
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View entire thread: Hi from BJ
Posted by Susan Laity Price on Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:22 PM    Post subject: Re: Hi from BJ

As much as we like chocolate please do not apply for a 2nd mortgage. We should have a goal of debt free living. If this
means not buying necessities like fabric and chocolate then that is what we have to do. Once we are living debt free
then we will have extra money to spend on fabric and other quilty things. Welcome, Susan On Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:57:58
-0400, "BJ" <bhstevenson@alltel.net> wrote: [quote:02f383607a]Thank you all for the warm welcome. I'm
applying for the 2nd mortgage on the house so I can send everyone chocolate.... didn't someone tell me that was the
Proper thing for a newbie to do??? I have spent time looking at as many of your websites as I could find, and I am
absolutely blown away that so many of you sent me -me?? - compliments on my work. I have so far to go, but the trip
looks like fun. Several people asked me about my red/black quilt. I found the pattern in a library book - Scrap
Saver's 101 Great Little Gifts by Sandra Lounsbury Foose - p.46. The wonderful ladies who have been helping me learn to
quilt worked it out so I could make a bigger one. My finished one is regular bed size. I have the stuff they figured
out somewhere. If anyone thinks it would help, I'll look for it - a good excuse to clean up The Room. I also got the
pattern for my teddy bears from that book, but I enlarged it 60% on a copy machine. I'm already asking for favors... I
keep seeing people ask for Joann's coupons. I'm going to visit my daughter tomorrow and there is one right across the
street from the camp she is directing. We don't have any close to me, so I'm very excited.... even more excited if I
can get a coupon. Thanks again!! BJ in Georgia http://photos.yahoo.com/bj31032 [/quote:02f383607a]

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Posted by BJ on Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:57 PM    Post subject: Hi from BJ

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I'm applying for the 2nd mortgage on the house so I can send everyone
chocolate.... didn't someone tell me that was the Proper thing for a newbie to do??? I have spent time looking at as
many of your websites as I could find, and I am absolutely blown away that so many of you sent me -me?? - compliments
on my work. I have so far to go, but the trip looks like fun. Several people asked me about my red/black quilt. I
found the pattern in a library book - Scrap Saver's 101 Great Little Gifts by Sandra Lounsbury Foose - p.46. The
wonderful ladies who have been helping me learn to quilt worked it out so I could make a bigger one. My finished one
is regular bed size. I have the stuff they figured out somewhere. If anyone thinks it would help, I'll look for it -
a good excuse to clean up The Room. I also got the pattern for my teddy bears from that book, but I enlarged it 60%
on a copy machine. I'm already asking for favors... I keep seeing people ask for Joann's coupons. I'm going to visit
my daughter tomorrow and there is one right across the street from the camp she is directing. We don't have any close
to me, so I'm very excited.... even more excited if I can get a coupon. Thanks again!! BJ in Georgia
http://photos.yahoo.com/bj31032

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View entire thread: copyrights and multiples...eh?
Posted by LizardGumbo on Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:52 PM    Post subject: Re: copyrights and multiples...eh?

user@domain.invalid wrote: [quote:3155bc1954]Libraries have to follow copyright laws too. next time you are in your
public library, go over to the photocopy machine and look for the copyright notice that should be posted on it (or near
to it). [/quote:3155bc1954] That assumes the person borrowing the pattern book is going to copy it. If the argument is
that one pattern = one finished work, then the library is violating copyright by making one pattern available to create
many finished works by many people. The library could limit this for law-abiding folks by not allowing renewals but
that doesn't account for someone who could actually stitch the design in the time before the due date. The spirit,
therefore, is that if it's in the library, it's fair game. Let's list the arguments and define our terms. Argument 1:
One pattern = ONE finished work. Pattern may no longer be used by anyone ever again. Finished work may not be sold,
traded, or gifted. Copies of pattern may not be made for any purpose other than "working copies" (and some
designers don't even like working copies) Argument 2: One pattern = finished work. Pattern m