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Jan 31, 2012 Grandmother's Fan QuiltI made this quilt for my daughter. I started it in Oak Island, North Carolina and finished in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. A note from the Editor Permalink -- click for full blog post "Grandmother's Fan Quilt" Jan 31, 2012 Storm At SeaI was inspired by the Storm At Sea pattern on your site, so I started playing around with one of the coloring sheets myself. This one's my favorite. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Storm At Sea" Jan 31, 2012 Rail Fence Quilt - A sad but funny story all in oneI was looking to find some sanity and decided to make a quilt. (I am woman, hear me roar!) I can do this! After reading many web pages, I found that I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rail Fence Quilt - A sad but funny story all in one" Jan 25, 2012 Schoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury, MAThe Schoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury, MA was organized back in 1980 to bring quilters together to share our love of quiltmaking. That spirit carries Permalink -- click for full blog post "Schoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury, MA" Jan 25, 2012 Free motion quilting: Darning foot doesn't workQuestionI just got a foot to do free arm quilting on my Janome sewing machine. I am having trouble getting it to work. I have set it on the darning setting Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free motion quilting: Darning foot doesn't work" Jan 24, 2012 How to adhere quilting paper to my quilt sandwichQuestionI'm finding that when I use regular tape or double sided tape to adhere my quilting motif to the my block that the tape doesn't stick very well Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to adhere quilting paper to my quilt sandwich" Jan 23, 2012 Brainerd Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt GuildPinetree Patchworkers Quilt Guild meets the second Monday of the month at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, Minnesota. We welcome new members. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Brainerd Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Guild" Jan 23, 2012 Silver Comet Stitchers Quilting GuildSilver Comet Stitchers was founded to promote and preserve the art of quilting. We make quilts for charity and regularly participate in charity quilting Permalink -- click for full blog post "Silver Comet Stitchers Quilting Guild" Jan 23, 2012 New Haven Piece by Peace Quilt GuildThe New Haven Piece by Peace Quilt Guild welcomes anyone and everyone. We get together to teach each other new things, to eat well...lol, enjoy the company Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Haven Piece by Peace Quilt Guild" Jan 22, 2012 Illini Prairie QuiltersThe Illini Prairie Quilters group was formed in the spring of 1994 in Robinson, Illinois so that quilters in Crawford County and surrounding areas could Permalink -- click for full blog post "Illini Prairie Quilters" Jan 22, 2012 What size sewing machine needle do I need?QuestionHow do I know what size needle to use with what size thread. New to the game! ReplyWelcome to the wonderful world of quilting! You are in for Permalink -- click for full blog post "What size sewing machine needle do I need?" Jan 19, 2012 1/4 patchwork presser footQuestionI have a really hard time maintaining a 1/4 inch seam on my patchwork. I'm looking at special feet for my machine that will help guide me, but Permalink -- click for full blog post "1/4 patchwork presser foot" Jan 17, 2012 How much machine quilting do I need?QuestionShould 12 squares be quilted within each square? I have already stitched in the ditch, between each row of blocks. ReplyYes, I would definitely Permalink -- click for full blog post "How much machine quilting do I need?" Jan 16, 2012 Loose chalk for marking a quiltQuestionI am considering using loose chalk with a sponge brush to mark my quilt for machine quilting. Is this a good idea? ReplyTest, test and test again Permalink -- click for full blog post "Loose chalk for marking a quilt" Jan 11, 2012 Using soft quilt backing fabricsQuestionI want to make a baby quilt for my niece and I want to piece the top with all cotton and then use a flannel or nice soft fabric for the back. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Using soft quilt backing fabrics" Jan 11, 2012 A Bug Jar Quilt -- not perfectI went to a class downtown and found out how to make a bug jar quilt. But I sewed too close to the seam lines and now they are coming apart. I like Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Bug Jar Quilt -- not perfect" Jan 11, 2012 How to machine quilt a king size quiltQuestionsI made the top of my king size quilt a long time ago. I have not finished it because I was told it is too difficult and to send it out. I Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to machine quilt a king size quilt" Jan 2, 2012 Paper piecing continuous starsI am looking for a pattern, in probably paper piecing, of continuous stars. By this I mean the stars interlock with each other, not with diamond inserts. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paper piecing continuous stars" Dec 9, 2011 Beginning Free Motion QuiltingQuestionI'm going to be machine quilting a 60 x 75 quilt, using the free motion - stippling technique. Your website has been so helpful! One question Permalink -- click for full blog post "Beginning Free Motion Quilting" Dec 9, 2011 Janome Memory Craft 9000Purchased in 2000 and used infrequently because I have another Elna SU. In 2009, upon my retirement, it began to malfunction, in which case, I took it Permalink -- click for full blog post "Janome Memory Craft 9000" Dec 9, 2011 Bernina Activa 240QEI love, love, love my Bernina! The features are more than adequate for my needs and the selection of feet is tremendous. My 240 has a blanket stitch Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bernina Activa 240QE" Dec 9, 2011 Monofilament thread tension adjustmentsWhen using clear thread, do you use the same tension on the top and bottom tension wheels? ReplyThis question was asked in the 'Comments' section from Permalink -- click for full blog post "Monofilament thread tension adjustments" Dec 8, 2011 Beginner to quilting..frustration set in when sandwiching the quiltWhen the quilt top looked good, I started putting it together with the batting and back. It looked like after two attempts I had it smooth and taut. Dec 1, 2011 Sewing Machine Tension: Small loops of threadQuestionSometimes when I am quilting I get small loops on the back that resemble small seeds from the top thread. Cause and cure? ReplyCheck your sewing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sewing Machine Tension: Small loops of thread" Dec 1, 2011 Favorite Quilt Marking ToolsQuestionWhat's the best marking tool for marking the quilt top for quilting? ReplyThe simple answer is 'It depends on you!' When will you mark your quilt? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Favorite Quilt Marking Tools" Nov 29, 2011 Thread for free motion quilting and embroideryQuestionI want to do free motion stitching/quilting that will really stand out and add a design element to the piece. I will not be stitching through Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thread for free motion quilting and embroidery" Nov 19, 2011 Thread choice for invisible machine appliqueQuestionHi Julie, One more question, if I may :) Why would you choose monofilament over using a matching cotton thread such as DMC or Masterpiece or Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thread choice for invisible machine applique" Nov 19, 2011 Layering AppliqueQuestionHi :) You mention that we need to avoid layers of the template paper. What do you do in a situation where there are a couple of shapes on top Permalink -- click for full blog post "Layering Applique" Nov 19, 2011 Walking foot for a Singer Curvy 8763QuestionTwo years ago, I purchased a Singer Curvy 8763 sewing machine on line. I don't even remember the vendor. I took a machine quilting class and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Walking foot for a Singer Curvy 8763" Nov 18, 2011 Jacobs Ladder Quilt PatternJacob's Ladder Quilt Pattern: Make more quilts! Use more stash! Learn how to make your next quilt with our illustrated designs. Spend more time quilting. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jacobs Ladder Quilt Pattern" |
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