I know U R out there

[thewallmrs]

I know that there are quilters out there I would really love to get to know some of U. Don't be afraid, these things don't hurt abit. I am looking quilt quilds in the area also, or quilting clubs that like to get together for quilting and good times. Let me hear from U.:confused:

[kellen46]

hi, I am a dedicated stitcher who loves to quilt and sew home accessories. I use a Bernina Aurora 440 and just love my machine. I like to do both hand quilting and machine. I am also getting into machine embroidery. My other intrerests are for collage adn other paper crafts, ancient history and drawing. I also love to do fabric embellishement and hand dye a lot of my fabrics. I would like to hear what kinds of quilts you all like to make. I have no preference and make it all from traditional to art quilts, pieced, crazy and applique.:)

[BashiSquashi]

HI!
I'm from PA. I work at a sewing shop. We sell Baby Lock and Elna machines. We also have fabric and craft supplies. Can you imagine????? LOL!

I design and teach a "bag of the month" class that is also sold as a kit. And I just inherited the Quilter's University because the current moderator (?) is moving on to another job. I taught my first bag class yesterday and it went very well.

I joined this message group today hoping to find others who do just what we all do and hopefully some other teachers who might be able help me get organized. Tips are always welcome.

Nice to meet you both
Bashi

[jeweledrose]

At the nursing home I live at we have a knitting class. We used http://www.freefamilycrafts.com/2006/07/08/stars-stripes-throw/ as a guide.
Having all the time in the world gives me things to work on I wouldn't have before.

[Vickie Morrow]

Hi everyone,

What is it about quilting that we keep at it. All the pieces, the piles, the fabric, the tired fingers....Are we nuts? Or is addictive?

Maybe it's the results. I look forward to hearing about everyones projects.

As far as an online club, maybe we should set up one of those free sites where you post photos and we could share that way?

Vickie
www.inoutdecor.com (http://www.inoutdecor.com)

[Maryanne]

I have sewn since I was about 8 years, but just began to qult in the last year or so. I helped my grandmother tie comforters when I was young, but never quilted. I also was able to help hand quilt when I live in Utah 30 years ago, there was a womans organization there that let me sit in the corner every 3rd Thursday and learn to handquilt but I never tried anything on my own.

I now have the time and a new house and want to fill it with quilts. Any suggestions, sites and whatever are very welcome.

I have also gotten hooked on Alex Andersons podcasts and QNN shows while I sew. I am not associated in anyway with these folks just love there stuff and it is free.

Maryanne

[kellen46]

:D The best place to start is right where you are. Find a quilt pattern and some fabric that speaks to you and begin. Don't be afraid to make mistakes as that is how we learn. My favorite quilting teachers are Eleanor Burns and Fons and Porter. I don't get PBS where I live so I buy their shows on DVD. I love Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day books. They have great short cuts and are well illustrated. She will take you step by step with any pattern. For the Love of Quilting is a great magazine and I always find inspiration there as well as Quick and Easy quilts. Those two I always keep.
A couple of things to remember. You time and vision is as valuable as the materials you use to make your quilt. Never make a negative comparison between your creation and someone else's. We are all learners and eternal beginners. Always buy the best materials you can afford, including Thread. Remember that the thread holds your creation all together. Never buy cheap thread, always get quality there.
The most important thing to remember is that quilting is supposed to be fun!

[Bluefer]

Hi
I'm new to this forum and to quilting. I made my first quilt ever last year using machine embroidery and putting together plain and embroidered squares (for a new baby....Mickey Mouse in pastels alternated with yellow squares). I tried piecing a hanging for my den.....Ohio Star...the colors are great but the sizes of the squares needed to be "fudged"...they didn't all come out the same! Is that a coomon problem? Anyway, thanks for the encouragement that we are all learning...I love the idea of an online club!
Bluefer :)

[thewallmrs]

It is often necessary especially with new quilters. When then say use a 1/4 inch seam that is what they mean, not more nor less, and what makes it worse, every machine seems to sew just a little bit different, may be slightly left or right of center this makes it dificult to match up. But as you progress with your projects it will come easier. My first project was a Bethlehem Star queen sized quilt, I learned alot when putting it together the main thing I learned is not to be intimedated by the instructions. Look at the directions, if you understand them go for it and have fun with it. I used the strip method to creat the star and I think that is what made the difference to me. If I would have had to cut out all these small pieces and had to sew them into rows then try to match up the rows to mach seams I would have gone mad and given up. The way the instructions were for the project made the project eash and move quickly so that you could watch the star grow and become something else beautiful. Good luck and let us hear from you again.

[love to sew]

Hi, I have quilted by machine only, never hand quilted. I have made baby quilts but am still learning how to make those points match up. I have pieced king size quilts but sent them out to a long arm quilter for the finishing touches.:)

[Tracey'sByDesign]

Dear Fudging, Wow, your first quilt was a "Star of Bethlehem" Huge project for a beginner. When you join a group of quilters, one of the first things you get advised is the first projects. I probably would not have advised that as a first time quilt. all those diamonds. Try something a little more varied. Was this machine or hand piecing? If machine try something like "rail fence" kBlocks that are a little varied keep your mind active and you do not get bored.

[Andie]

Hi My nickname is Andie I live in Ontario and have been quilting for about 25 yrs stach of fabric tobig to keep track of but just can;t stay out of fabric shop. make my clothes and I quilt and craft making cloth dolls and household items happy quilting:)

[deborah54]

I am not a true quilter, I made flannel PJs for christmas time and could not see throwing out the left over material so I cut it into 6" wide strips varying lengths and made waste basket quilts for baby quilts that were reversible. I had another fabric left over from projects to make 3 reversible quilts. I use pellon batting in the middle. I give them away at the local hospital for mothers that have nothing to take the babies home in.