OT--lurking and newbies
Arline Nash
You know, I've been thinkin'! (read danger!(=+>)) Any body have any idea
how many "lurkers" there are that read RCTQ everyday or at least
regularly? There is no way to tell that I know of. It is pretty awesome!
So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what you
are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
that you want to share?
When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please let
us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag! Are
you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And with
all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a newcomer.
I sure hate it when that happens!
Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And it
is YOUR turn! Go for it!
(=+>)
Arline in Walla Walla WA
Alicia DeFort
In article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>,
Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> wrote:
Hello to all -------
I'm a newbie from CA.. Enjoying the group and all the tips I am getting.
First quilt is about 40X60. Very easy blocks. First part I sewed on the
machine now am finishing up the hand quiting using a 12 in embroidery hoop.
Working okay with me. I guess with age comes patience. I am not hurrying to
get this done. Married to a great guy, together we have 5 children one left
at home. 6 grandkids. Hubby is a Fire Captain/Paramedic I am a Registered
Nurse in the Emergency Department. Yep, that is how we met!!!
Sadyra
Alicia DeFort wrote:
Hi =) My name is Stephanie Larson...I posted earlier about OT (duh!).
I've been lurking on and off for quite awhile now. I've only been
quilting for about two years, (but hey..I'm only 20 now!) So far, I've
done a couple lap quilts, some 9patches. (That are complete anyways.)
Now UFO's...I have those a-plenty. At the moment..I am hurrying to get a
signature quilt done for my wedding in September. And am also slowly
working on hand quilting (straight, big stitches) a pink, muave, and
white 9patch. I just got QuiltSOFT, as I mentioned in a post a while
back...so I am sure that I'll have tons of new UFO's..or works in
progress.
Let's see..what else...I live in St. Paul, MN (If there's anyone else
around here around the area I'd love to meet fellow quilters.) I'm not
in a quilt guild..as most of them around here are generally church
guilds, (churches that I don't belong to) and wouldn't really feel
comfortable. I get along pretty well with just about anyone..but would
love to meet at least a couple quilters my age.
I'm sure you're all sick about hearing about me, me, me now. So I'll let
ya'll go!!
Take care,
Stephanie
(check out my little quilting area on my webpage..it's still small..but
I'm hoping it'll grow!)
Pibban
Hi Alicia,
Glad to know you and I'm glad you came out of lurker status. Your
quilt sounds great -- give us the details! I'm new to quilting but not
to newsgroups <G> and so I know that sometimes you feel overwhelmed with
all these terrific posts. Jump right in and ask questions or let us
know what is going on in your life. This is a GREAT group of women to
know. WELCOME, Ann
Dana & Marian McQuaid
Alicia DeFort wrote:
> First quilt is about 40X60. Very easy blocks. First part I sewed on the
> machine now am finishing up the hand quiting using a 12 in embroidery hoop.
> Working okay with me. I guess with age comes patience. I am not hurrying to
> get this done. Married to a great guy, together we have 5 children one left
> at home. 6 grandkids. Hubby is a Fire Captain/Paramedic I am a Registered
> Nurse in the Emergency Department. Yep, that is how we met!!!
So, What colors, any particular blocks, etc.?
I admire anyone doing hand work. With my munchkins, speed is important.
Good luck, and keep us posted, please
Marian
CH Stubblefield
..snipsnipsnip
> Let's see..what else...I live in St. Paul, MN (If there's anyone else
> around here around the area I'd love to meet fellow quilters.) I'm not
> in a quilt guild..as most of them around here are generally church
> guilds, (churches that I don't belong to) and wouldn't really feel
> comfortable. I get along pretty well with just about anyone..but would
> love to meet at least a couple quilters my age.
>
> I'm sure you're all sick about hearing about me, me, me now. So I'll let
> ya'll go!!
>
> Take care,
> Stephanie
>
> (check out my little quilting area on my webpage..it's still small..but
Hi Sandy, Welcome-- It might be worthwhile to check out those guilds
you mention. Our guild meets in a church here in the area, but not one
of our 26 members is a member of this particular church. Many guilds in
our part of the country seem to meet in church buildings because they
usually have the room to accommodate people. The guilds in your area
might be in the same category. Anyhow, sounds like you're hooked, huh?
Keep us posted on your wedding quilt!
rusty
Herbert and Roberta Zollner
Hi Arline. OK I confess, I've been lurking for about a week and it is
addictive. I'm an American living in Denmark, been quilting for about 15
years, most of it for fund-raisers. I carry an extra suitcase on visits to
the USA so there's room to fill up at fabric stores (25% sales tax in
Denmark). Usually have at least 3 quilts in progress, 1 hand-pieced blocks
to carry around, 1 machine-pieced & quilted for rainy weekends, 1 hand
quilting on the frame. My machine project right now is a crazy quilt to use
up all the strip piecing odds and ends, fleamarket finds, etc. Everything
goes, I use all those machine embroidery stitches that usually get ignored,
and I plan to machine quilt in Welsh spirals.
Roberta
Arline Nash wrote in article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>...
Mariann Andersen
Hi Roberta,
Where in Denmark do you live?
Mariann
Steven Estes
Hi! I am a "newbie" to both quilting and newsgroups. My name is Sally. I
use my husband's e-mail.
My first quilt was a tied baby quilt that I did for my neice. It turned
out to be really cute even though all the corners didn't match up quite
right.
My current (but rarely touched) project is a larger one. It is called A
Thousand Triangles. I think it will look OK when done, but is mostly scrap
material and not all the same weight.
I am also tossing around an idea for a reproduction era quilt. My mother
found an old feed sack in some of her mother's things and gave it to me. I
have purchased some reproduction fabrics and am looking for more and also
the Indian Trails pattern I mentioned in my first post.
Thanks for the interest, Arline. It is nice to feel that I can just start
typing and that someone will be interested.(=+>) (BTW, I like your happy
face better than the traditional one!)
Sally in DeKalb IL
Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> wrote in article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>...
>
> Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what you
> are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
> that you want to share?
>
> When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please let
> us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag! Are
> you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And with
> all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a newcomer.
> I sure hate it when that happens!
Sandy Avery
Hello Alicia..
Welcome. So glad you "delurked" and a big "nice to meet ya."
Ted & Jenine Schmidt
My name is Jenine, and I have been reding the Newsgroup for several months.
I am more of a fabric/pattern collector and quilt admirer but I have tried
a few projects.
My first (and still unfinished) quilt is made of old blue jeans. I drew
around a 3x5 card and then added the seam allowance and cut them all with a
scissors! It measures 72x90 and weighs a ton, but my seams matched real
well.
I have worked on a few small wall hangings, but have just completed my
second best effort, a 70x70 scrap quilt for my sister-in-laws wedding in
August. It is 7" bow ties turned head to head. Just got it back from the
machine quilter Thursday last week. Had her put a cat silhoutte in the
hexagons formed by the background fabric, and mice with long curly tails in
the prints. Don't know if DH will let me give it away. Next project will
be for our bed.
Thanks for listening
Jenine
Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> wrote in article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>...
> You know, I've been thinkin'! (read danger!(=+>)) Any body have any idea
> how many "lurkers" there are that read RCTQ everyday or at least
> regularly? There is no way to tell that I know of. It is pretty awesome!
> So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
>
Willene Cox
Welcome aboard to Alicia. Be sure and tell us when your quilt is finished
so we can happy dance with you.
In Stitches,
Willene
Bentonville, AR
Donna
> Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what you
> are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
> that you want to share?
>
> When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please let
> us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag! Are
> you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And with
> all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a newcomer.
> I sure hate it when that happens!
>
> Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And it
> is YOUR turn! Go for it!
>
> (=+>)
> Arline in Walla Walla WA
>
Okay, Arline, I will formally introduce myself to the group - Donna Majors
from Clovis, NM. Right now I am in the midst of quilting five quilts for
students. I do heirloom machine quilting - but I have to get these things
done so I can start planning more class projects - and those all take
considerable time as I write most of my own patterns.
As to the number of quilts I have made - slightly over 100 and I've been
quilting eight years and teaching 7 of those. Completely self-taught, so
have learned the hard way - through my mistakes, but when I teach I am sure
to pass along all the boo-boos so that others don't have to repeat my
errors. I do strongly believe in passing along my knowledge when I teach
and not holding back important points.
I've been reading RCTQ since April - more lately off and on as excuse me,
I don't seem to gain much response when I do post and try to help someone
out by answering questions. That being the case, I only occasionally only
read posts since this more or less seems like a "closed group." Obviously
I don't like to feel invisible!! <VBG> By no means am I a newbie here.
DH works a graveyard shift - neither of us like that. Past the age for
kids at home and just the dog and cat - who BTW has velco attached to his
stomach so he can sleep on top of me at night.
Anyone here into fabric dyeing? Hoping I can find some time to *play*
with some of that again soon. Too many quilts in my head. Classes keep me
grounded in traditional stuff as my students are satisfied to do
traditional and just haven't spread their wings with creativity, but that's
okay, as I like both, but art quilts are where my love lies.
Unfortunately have been having health problems for several months, but
hope soon my energy will start coming back so I really feel good and can
put on a Madonna CD and free motion quilt like crazy - that's when I do my
best work!!
Donna
Sandy Foster
Wow! My fingers are getting so they just automatically type "welcome" as
soon as I hit the key for a reply! So welcome to you, too, Sharon. And
isn't the learning fun?!
--
Sandy in sunny SE Arizona
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8256
The Washburns
Sadyra wrote:
> Hi =) My name is Stephanie Larson...I posted earlier about OT (duh!).
>
> I've been lurking on and off for quite awhile now. I've only been
> quilting for about two years, (but hey..I'm only 20 now!) So far, I've
>
> done a couple lap quilts, some 9patches. (That are complete anyways.)
> Now UFO's...I have those a-plenty. At the moment..I am hurrying to get
> a
> signature quilt done for my wedding in September. And am also slowly
> working on hand quilting (straight, big stitches) a pink, muave, and
> white 9patch. I just got QuiltSOFT, as I mentioned in a post a while
> back...so I am sure that I'll have tons of new UFO's..or works in
> progress.
>
> Let's see..what else...I live in St. Paul, MN (If there's anyone else
> around here around the area I'd love to meet fellow quilters.) I'm not
>
> in a quilt guild..as most of them around here are generally church
> guilds, (churches that I don't belong to) and wouldn't really feel
> comfortable. I get along pretty well with just about anyone..but would
>
> love to meet at least a couple quilters my age.
>
> I'm sure you're all sick about hearing about me, me, me now. So I'll
> let
> ya'll go!!
>
> Take care,
> Stephanie
>
> (check out my little quilting area on my webpage..it's still
> small..but
> I'm hoping it'll grow!)
Hi Stephanie!
Glad you decided to post and tell us about your quilting. Welcome!
Lisa in Texas
Crzykwilt
Jeez, it sounds like a great combination to me. It would free up your
spirit and let the creatives juices flow.
Welcome to the group and thanks for delurking. :)
I have been quilting about that length of time and it is a lot of
enjoyment, isn't it?
Also self taught, with the exception of one sampler class and one hour of
machine quilting class. Went home and did my own thing after each of those
classes. Found I learn better from my own errors and some of the great
books that are out there.
Eileen in Washington state, USA
Egads! My life is in pieces! And I love it!! :)))
STEARNING
guess I'm a lurker
my name is Sharon Stearns from Lansing, MI. Fairly new to quilting but I
love it. Have made a windmill quilt, Dresden plate(which edges unraveled
and now has to be redone. A baby qilt for second grandson, Large triangles
with strips around it and just made myself a triple irish chain ,queen
size, with a seminol border of 1" pieces. None are perfect(corners aren't
all matched but I am learning. Love you all and your ideas. ......Sharon
Pibban
Wow! Welcome to all newbies and de-lurkers! I got lost in the flood of
messages, so forgive me if this seems impersonal. I hope y'all (I'm
learning from our SWesterners <G>) keep posting and feel welcome. Jump
right in and let us know what you are working on, how your lives are
going, and anything else. Ann in WA
The Washburns
STEARNING wrote:
Well Sharon,
You're not a lurker any more! Welcome to the news group, and as for
perfect corners, we all have to work on that one! Please keep posting.
Lisa in TExas
Sandy Foster
Hi Donna, and welcome, even if you're not a newbie! I'm also a
self-taught quilter, but not nearly so prolific as you.
One question, please: what is the difference between "regular" machine
qulting and "heirloom" machine quilting? I usually hand quilt, so I'm
not familiar with this term. TIA
Sandy Foster
Another de-lurker to welcome! This is terrific. Jillian, it's amazing
how much you've done while going to school. Keep it up!
Gretchen Alarcon
Michelle Smith wrote:
>
> In article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>, Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> writes
> >You know, I've been thinkin'! (read danger!(=+>)) Any body have any idea
> >how many "lurkers" there are that read RCTQ everyday or at least
> >regularly? There is no way to tell that I know of. It is pretty awesome!
> >So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
> >
> >are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> >quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
> >that you want to share?
> >
> >When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please let
> >us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag! Are
> >you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And with
> >all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a newcomer.
> >I sure hate it when that happens!
> >
> >Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And it
> >is YOUR turn! Go for it!
> >
> >(=+>)
> >Arline in Walla Walla WA
>
Technically I'm not a lurker since I've already sent a few notes, and
one post, but I'm new enough that I guess I better introduce myself...
My name is Gretchen Alarcon and I'm a quilter.
My mom is a SUPER quilter and she has been getting me interested for the
last few years. I've been much more into crochet and needlework (ask me
about my UFOs in that department), but I started my first quilt 2 years
ago. It's an Irish Chain - king sized! Since starting it I've moved
twice, gotten my MBA and had a baby, so I'm not feeling too guilty about
how long its taking to complete, although my DH always comments on it
when I drag it out of storage again. I'm also in the planning stages of
a T-shirt quilt, and just started a CCS tree skirt which is so intricate
I'm hoping to finish it within this century.
So that's me - delurking long enough to post this, then off to chase my
13 month-old, and maybe drag that quilt out of the closet again!
--Gretchen
------------------------------------------
Gretchen Alarcon Silicon Graphics
Tel: 415/933-7311 Staffing Communications
Fax: 415/932-0918 gala...@corp.sgi.com
Sandy Foster
Hi Jenine, and welcome to you, too! Your SIL's quilt sounds
adorable--keep us posted on whether she actually gets it, or whether
your DH grabs it. :)
Jillian M Jones
Hello!
my name is jillian jones and i am a student at the university of
pittsburgh. i am new to quilting and have already received
many helpful responses from this newsgroup. (hand piecing stitches and
how to remove pencil markings. a wonderful thank you to all who replied.)
my first quilt was a pattern called "twisted ribbons" done in black, slate
blue and maroon florals, which won first place in the local fair. (junior
division of course!) since then i have completed a "trip around the
world" and a "double irish chain" for two of my friends who got married.
my latest project was a wedding quilt for my best friend carrie. i sent
all her friends and relatives an 11x11" square of fabric and asked them to
make something that reminded them of carrie. well, out of the thirteen
squares that came back i made a quilt, using carrie's wedding colors
(emerald green and white) as the border.
well, the wedding is this saturday and i finished tying the
quilt/wall hanging (it's rather small) this past monday. it is amazing
how much time and effort go into a one day event such as a wedding! i
will almost be glad when it is over...
i just purchased a used singer 636, and i can't wait to try it out! i
promised myself that i wouldn't touch it until after finals this week. i
think that my first project will be to finish a nine patch and rails that
i started before leaving my mother's sewing machine for college.
i have only been lurking for the past three months or so, and i have
already learned so much.
thank you,
jillian
p.s. - i wish that i had a picture of the shocked and confused look on my
boyfriend's face when i suggested taking along some needlework to a
queensryche concert so that i would have something to do before the
show.... =]
Holly Sullivan
> Hi =) My name is Stephanie Larson...I posted earlier about OT (duh!).
> I've been lurking on and off for quite awhile now. I've only been
> quilting for about two years, (but hey..I'm only 20 now!) So far, I've
> done a couple lap quilts, some 9patches. (That are complete anyways.)
> Now UFO's...I have those a-plenty. At the moment..I am hurrying to get a
> signature quilt done for my wedding in September.
Congrats on the upcoming wedding! How do you have time to quilt, what with
reading the ng, quilting, and all the wedding preparations too? WOW! :-)
(that would explain all the UFOs in your case.. me, I'm still looking for
my reason. ;)
-- Via DLG Pro v1.16
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The Washburns
Donna wrote:
> Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> wrote in article
> <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>...
>
> > Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what
> you
> > are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> > quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything
> else
> > that you want to share?
> >
> > When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please
> let
> > us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag!
> Are
> > you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And
> with
> > all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a
> newcomer.
> > I sure hate it when that happens!
> >
> > Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And
> it
> > is YOUR turn! Go for it!
> >
> > (=+>)
> > Arline in Walla Walla WA
> >
Donna,
Please keep posting! Your knowledge seems very valuable - WOW 100
quilts, self-taught, and now teaching others! So, please teach us!
Sure hope that you are feeling better soon!
The Washburns
Alicia DeFort wrote:
> Hello to all -------
> I'm a newbie from CA.. Enjoying the group and all the tips I am
> getting.
> First quilt is about 40X60. Very easy blocks. First part I sewed on
> the
> machine now am finishing up the hand quiting using a 12 in embroidery
> hoop.
> Working okay with me. I guess with age comes patience. I am not
> hurrying to
> get this done. Married to a great guy, together we have 5 children
> one left
> at home. 6 grandkids. Hubby is a Fire Captain/Paramedic I am a
> Registered
> Nurse in the Emergency Department. Yep, that is how we met!!!
Hi Alicia! Welcome!
--
mrma...@sprynet.com
sarah curry smith
D >
> Okay, Arline, I will formally introduce myself to the group - Donna Majors
> from Clovis, NM.
AHA, Donna! An East Sider! (for the uninitiated, this is something
like the "south side of Chicago" or the "Bronx", 'cept there's a WHOLE
lot of space in between, in NM) I was born and raised in Hobbs,
Ammurika (and yes, I STILL talk a little funny :-) ) (also for the
uninitiated, Hobbs and Clovis are both CLOSE to the Texas border, but
Clovis is maybe an hour and a half north of Hobbs (and you get to visit
metroploli like Tatum, Pep, Dora, and Portales in between ... don't
blink :-) )
Right now I am in the midst of quilting five quilts for
> students. I do heirloom machine quilting - but I have to get these things
> done so I can start planning more class projects - and those all take
> considerable time as I write most of my own patterns.
YOW! FIVE?
>
> As to the number of quilts I have made - slightly over 100 and
Maybe that explains it. Come to think of it, I made about a hundred in
about that many years ... but I had a ROTTEN job, AND I wasn't on the
Net ... these days, I seem to be talking a lot more than I'm quilting
...
I've been reading RCTQ since April - more lately off and on as
excuse me,
> I don't seem to gain much response when I do post and try to help someone
> out by answering questions. That being the case, I only occasionally only
> read posts since this more or less seems like a "closed group."
Nah, Donna, I disagree. I swear, I swear (yeah, well, maybe I swear
often) that if I'd seen a post from a fellow New Mexican ('specially an
east-sider), I'd've hollered (GhostWalker, I tried). I'm glad you're
not a newbie, but I'm embarrassed if we made you feel invisible.
>
> DH works a graveyard shift - neither of us like that. Past the age for
> kids at home and just the dog and cat - who BTW has velco attached to his
> stomach so he can sleep on top of me at night.
Oh, god, don't tell Silken or Slick about the Velcro ...
>
> Anyone here into fabric dyeing?
Bunches of us, I think, but I'm not one ...
I'm pretty much a traditionalist, I reckon, for me ... but I love to
LOOK at the art quilts ...
>
> Unfortunately have been having health problems for several months, but
> hope soon my energy will start coming back so I really feel good and can
> put on a Madonna CD and free motion quilt like crazy - that's when I do my
> best work!!
For me, it's George Strait's "AAAAAAAdelida" :-)
Welcome, and thank you Arline, for the "door" for the lurkers
(Arline is, BTW, one of the National Treasures). And so, Alicia, Sally,
Roberta, Sharon, WELCOME!
Happy Trails,
Sarah in Las Cruces, NM
>
> Donna
Also Kim Fisher
Michelle Smith wrote:
> I'm a so called "lurker", and have decided to come on to say hello to
> everyone on the newsgroup. I'm new to patchwork/quilting and have just
> finished my first quilt top (I was up late last night burning the
> midnight oil at my sewing machine) - yes, that's right I didn't hand
> piece it, but I will probably have a go at it sometime in the future.
> The single bed size quilt I'm working on is in various shades of blue,
> plain and patterned fabrics. The templates - squares, oblongs and
> triangles - were cut from the cardboard of cereal packets (last of the
> big spenders :-) . There's no particular pattern to it, the triangle
> shapes have been used as a border. I have never tried hand quilting
> before - I haven't even bought the wadding or backing fabric yet - any
> tips on making a successful quilt sandwich?
Welcome Michelle! I had to reply because I use the cardboard from cereal
boxes, too. I'd just never admitted this to another quilter before....
Your quilt sounds terrific. I hope somebody else will give you advice
about the actual quilting, since I'm more of a person that pieces the
tops and never gets around to finishing them. (I did actually quilt
something yesterday.. but I'll save that for another time...) I know it
makes a great deal of difference which batting (wadding) you use,
depending on whether you intend to machine quilt or hand quilt. My tip
for the backing is that you make it larger (much larger) than the front
if you can, since the first time you baste a quilt together it will
travel, and it's a real pain to get the whole thing basted and find out
you're an inch short on one side-- you have to unbaste or unpin
everything and start over!! Good luck and keep posting!
Also Kim
Michelle Smith
In article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>, Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> writes
>You know, I've been thinkin'! (read danger!(=+>)) Any body have any idea
>how many "lurkers" there are that read RCTQ everyday or at least
>regularly? There is no way to tell that I know of. It is pretty awesome!
>So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
>
>are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
>quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
>that you want to share?
>
>When you *do* decide to come off the lurker mode, could you please let
>us know that you are a newbie at this posting stuff! Wave a flag! Are
>you shy? Then wave it quietly! We really do want to meet you! And with
>all the posts that come in each day, it is easy to not catch a newcomer.
>I sure hate it when that happens!
>
>Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And it
>is YOUR turn! Go for it!
>
>(=+>)
>Arline in Walla Walla WA
Hi There,
I'm a so called "lurker", and have decided to come on to say hello to
everyone on the newsgroup. I'm new to patchwork/quilting and have just
finished my first quilt top (I was up late last night burning the
midnight oil at my sewing machine) - yes, that's right I didn't hand
piece it, but I will probably have a go at it sometime in the future.
The single bed size quilt I'm working on is in various shades of blue,
plain and patterned fabrics. The templates - squares, oblongs and
triangles - were cut from the cardboard of cereal packets (last of the
big spenders :-) . There's no particular pattern to it, the triangle
shapes have been used as a border. I have never tried hand quilting
before - I haven't even bought the wadding or backing fabric yet - any
tips on making a successful quilt sandwich?
--
Michelle in England
The Washburns
Jillian M Jones wrote:
Welcome Jillian!
Don't worry, your boyfriend, and everyone else who knows you will get
used to the portable project thing! A few months back there was a
thread on the wierdest place you ever quilted. One of the most
memorable was at the stop lights! Quilters are a strange bunch, and we
do like to take our projects along!
Sandy Foster
Sadyra wrote:
>
> (check out my little quilting area on my webpage..it's still small..but
> I'm hoping it'll grow!)
Stephanie, welcome to the group! Please tell us more about the signature
quilt you're making for your wedding, and I'd love to visit your
webpage--so what's the URL?
Pat Lore
> In article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>, Arline Nash <nas...@wwc.edu> writes
> >You know, I've been thinkin'! (read danger!(=+>)) Any body have any idea
> >how many "lurkers" there are that read RCTQ everyday or at least
> >regularly? There is no way to tell that I know of. It is pretty awesome!
> >So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
Hi! I'm not exactly a lurker (have posted - or tried to) but I am new to
the news group and to the internet in general. I've been quilting since a
new neighbor took me upstairs to show me the quilt on her bed. It was love
at first sight, and I've been quilting ever since (5 years now). I do some
teaching at a local shop - just about enough to cover the cost of my habit
on a good month. I also teach school (half time) and have 4 kids ages 6 to
15.
Nice to meet you all!
--
Pat in Alberta
http:/pat...@compusmart.ab.ca
Sadyra
Sorry about that...I forgot it won't take the url from my mail setup.
*blush*
My page is at http://www1.minn.net/~cyclops2/steph.htm, there's a
mixture of stuff there, and there a link to my quilting page. I also
have a link there to some artwork I've done. =)
About my wedding signature quilt..I'm having a very pale light blue
wedding. So...there I was running around fabric stores, not able to just
buy anything I wanted...I was on a mission to find the perfect fabric.
Of course as ya'll probably know...such a thing does nto exist except in
the quilters mind! So..I found a fabric with the color blue I wanted as
a background, and it has pink hearts on it, and music notes sprinkled
around. (My fiance and I love music.) I'm just using white as the center
for signatures. So far...all I've got done is cutting out the
pieces..and drawing my lines on (I'll be sewing a whole square to the
corner, one down the center from corner to corner, and another 1/2 inch
away going diagnolly, then I'll cut the little extra off. This should
keep the leftover triangle from stretching at all. Saw it on a quilt
show.) I'm thinking about a flying geese border. If I had the time, I'd
probably do a seminole border...I've yet to try one of those..they
intimidate me.
This is so strange for me. Usually the only people who are really
interesting in hearing about my quilts, are my mom, and my fiance! I
can hardly contain my excitement!! hehe
I hope the OT & not OT is an appropriate subject. And thanks again Sandy
for being interested in my quilt. =)
BTW: Is there a FAQ for this newsgroup? (I think I asked before, but I
don't remember getting a response.)
And also..thanks to all the others who have welcomed me to this group.
The open arms around here have already taken a lot off stress away from
my life. =) *hugs*
Stephanie
http://www1.minn.net/~cyclops2/steph.htm
Sandy Foster wrote:Stephanie, welcome to the group! Please tell us more
NHaleyPuy
Eileen wrote:
> Jeez, it sounds like a great combination to me. It would free up your
>spirit and let the creatives juices flow.
I'm not a fan of Madonna, but all of us quilters are Material Girls.
Nancy in Modesto
nhal...@aol.com
Sadyra
Holly Sullivan wrote:
> Congrats on the upcoming wedding! How do you have time to quilt, what
> with
> reading the ng, quilting, and all the wedding preparations too? WOW!
> :-)
> (that would explain all the UFOs in your case.. me, I'm still looking
> for
> my reason. ;)
>
> -- Via DLG Pro v1.16
>
> :)---Holly---<--<-@ * San Diego, CA * Warning: .sig ahead! :-)
>
How do I have the time to quilt with all the wedding preparations?? I
have a wonderful, amazing, loving mom! =) (She has to be..she taught me
how to quilt after all..and isn't that a wonderful gift?)
Ahh...we all have reasons as to why we have ufo's...the
answer...well..there is one universal answer. We girls just have such
large brains, that there's too many patterns rushing through to get each
one done before starting another. =)
Stephanie
Alicia DeFort
In article <33DF54...@tiac.net>,
Dana & Marian McQuaid <mcq...@tiac.net> wrote:
>
>
>So, What colors, any particular blocks, etc.?
>I admire anyone doing hand work. With my munchkins, speed is important.
>
>Good luck, and keep us posted, please
>
>Marian
Marian--
The colors are a magenta solid and a multi-colored flowered print. The back
is a gingham yellow check.
You people are so right --- it is like and addiction. I do a couple of
squares and then I say to myself "I'll just do a couple more and before you
know it my eyes are blurring" !!!! It is calming though to sit and just
make tiny stitches. I am so glad I decided to try this craft. I have
always admired the quilts when we went to fairs and visited small towns like
Julian. I used to say 'someday, I will try that'. The some day has
arrived!! ;^D
Crzykwilt
Met Arline yesterday, what a neat, neat gal. You may have a photo of her
from the HUG quilt, but she is a little taller than I had anticipated (a
hair taller than me), and one fabric deprived woman. Wow! Double Wow!
We met in front of the Quilting Bee in Spokane (my rules, meet in public
places the first time). I had a lot of fun watching her eyes get bigger
and bigger as she wandered through hundreds of bolts of fabric, and that
many patterns and books. A couple of hours later, I drag her kicking and
screaming off to lunch, where we discussed quilting of course. :)
Off to my house where we looked at quilts, quilt pictures, discussed the
ng and the 'other group' of delightful quilters, and then off to Pacific
Crescent Quilting, also here in Spokane. Another case of sensory overload.
About ready to pass out drool towels, she was in quilt heaven! She's
already made the commitment to return in October. You people in Seattle
and Victoria are going to love her.
Had fun, it is so neat to meet on line quilters.
ple...@don't.spam.me
I'm not exactly a lurker -- I think I posted twice in July and maybe a
total of five times since I started reading here a year ago. Anyway,
I thought I would tell you a quilt story from last night.
I am remodeling a Den/office/quilt retreat in the former nursery (I
know, a great way to get a "surprise blessing " baby) and an old
friend is doing the Halogen track lights for us. He brough his 14
year old daughter with him as a helper. Well, one of the first quilts
I made was a Sunbonnet Sue/Overall Sam baby quilt for her. Her mother
is not much of a "quilty" person and I have always wondered what
happened to that quilt and if she still kept it. You see we drifted
apart when we all left an unhealthy church situation about ten years
ago.
Well ....... I asked the girl about the green Sunbonnet Sue quilt. My
heart *soared* when this gangly teen shyly answered "oh, it is one of
my favorite things, I still keep it on my bed". She didn't know I had
made it, but she loves it!! One of my "babies" is still a lovey after
all these years.
Thank you all for the encouragement and stories and tips and general
human sharing. I had almost stopped quilting, and thanks to you, I am
re-finding an important part of who I am. Thanks.
Beth Goff, in Indiana
my email is: my first initial, last name, dot, Iquest, dot net.
The above address is written out in words hopefully so nasty email
spammers can't read it but real humans *can*
Sandy Foster
Gretchen Alarcon wrote:
>
> My name is Gretchen Alarcon and I'm a quilter.
Well, hi, anyway, Gretchen, even if you aren't a lurker. Now about that
sentence quoted above; did it *have* to sound so much like you were
introducing yourself in a 10-step program??? lol
Sandy Foster
Much better, Steph! Now I can say I've visited your page--very
interesting! And your wedding quilt sounds lovely! Together with the
hearts and musical notes--very appropriate! I've loved reading about the
wedding signature quilt idea on the NG, and I'm tucking the whole idea
away for possible use when my own two daughters get married. Since
they're now 21 and 23, that may not be so far off.
Isn't the NG fun? I live in a small town with no quilt guild or shop, so
it's really great for me, too. My DH really tries to be supportive, but
he doesn't want all the gory details of what I'm doing; he just wants to
admire a plan or a completed section. So it's wonderful to have this
group and the other one I get via e-mail to talk to.
As far as a FAQ for the NG goes, I really don't have any idea! No one
has mentioned one since I've been there, which is only since about
February or March, when I finally got a modem.
Good luck, and keep us all posted on the progress of your quilt. Will
you put up a photo when it's done?
Sandy Foster
And welcome to Pat in Alberta, too--another non-lurker introduces
herself. And you're teaching after only five years?? Your quilts must be
gorgeous! Tell all!
Magic Mike
Gee, when I first started donating the fabric scraps to the people all
over the net, I had someone suggest I go by the name of the Material
GUY, only I have always been know by Magic Mike so figured I would stick
with that.
Later.
--
Magic Mike ( Yes, the same one mentioned in the Dear Abby letter
published 1-12-97 about some of the good guys on the Internet.
Email-m...@darklands.microserve.com
Web Page Http://www.microserve.com/~majorspe/index.html
Sections on pet loss, pet poems, pet loss support hotline numbers,
listing of pet cemeteries, factory fabric scrap offer and listing of
what people have done with the fabric scraps they have gotten from
me; as well as photos of the Magic Mike Internet Quilt the gals made
me along with photos of some of the projects made with the scraps.
Favorite hangouts (when I have time), rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
and alt.support.grief.pet-loss newsgroups.(:-)
Gretchen Alarcon
Sandy Foster wrote:
>
> Gretchen Alarcon wrote:
> >
> > My name is Gretchen Alarcon and I'm a quilter.
>
> Well, hi, anyway, Gretchen, even if you aren't a lurker. Now about that
> sentence quoted above; did it *have* to sound so much like you were
> introducing yourself in a 10-step program??? lol
But that was the point! This is the only grou pwho understands my
obsession! Let's see, what would the steps be...
1. Admit that your stash is taking over your baby's closet.
2. Recognize that you will never NOT have UFOs, and that's ok.
Others?
han...@ohsu.edu
OK, you got me. I'll delurk. I've been lurking for about a year and have
enjoyed the fun & assistance everyone seems to give.
I've been quilting about 7 years--only by machine. I'm the kind that wants
quick results--usually on a deadline. Like so many others, my first quilt was
for my king sized waterbed. Imagine a radiant star with no knowledge of
color contrast or what bias edges were. Matching points was a pain, but for
some reason the center point came out perfectly. As I've learned about how to
use color more wisely, I've decided that quilt needs to be replaced. I have
the fabric for a court house steps quilt for the bed.
I've done several tablerunners with coordinating napkins for wedding gifts
(small happy dance for just completing another one-only 2 weeks late. Now if
I can just get it washed and mailed--that will be a bigger happy dance.)
I just finished putting together a top in a class. It is a watercolor flower
basket--my 1st attempt at a watercolor. It was fun to place all those 2"
squares and try to make it look like a bouquet of flowers. My DH looked at it
after I pinned it to the family room curtain so I could look at it and was
amazed at all the seams.
I only have 1 more wedding tablerunner and 2 baby quilts due. (I love the
children's print flannel for the backing on baby quilts. They make the quilt
so cozy, especially in the rainy NW.
I'm in Milwaukie, OR--just south of Portland. (Hi Janet from Portland. I
think we work in the same place based on your logon id.)
Thanks for always making the newbies welcome.
Robino
rob...@cyberhighway.net
Sandy Foster
Well, hi, Robino! And welcome to the NG. Another lurker delurked!
Kathryn
I'm just a bit jealous! Sounds like you two had a blast.
Kathryn
JOYNW
Most 12 step programs also have the step "Make Amends", so don't forget to
apologize to anyone who has ever had to go with you to the fabric store
while you "dashed" in to pick up needles and stayed for 2 hours, or for
all the dinners that turned out to be cereal eggs and toast because you
forgot to get something out of the freezer, or . . . . . . .
Joy in CA (Union City, for your map Sarah!!)
NHaleyPuy
Magic Mike wrote:
>Gee, when I first started donating the fabric scraps to the people all
>over the net, I had someone suggest I go by the name of the Material
>GUY, only I have always been know by Magic Mike so figured I would stick
>with that.
I like the name...and I certainly had no intention of being sexist about
quilters. I guess what's most important is that we never be
immaterial...
Nancy in Modesto
nhal...@aol.com
Laurence Kriv
Oh, Lordy, Joy,
Can I apologize just _once_ to each of my kids for all of the
_many_ times I have used that "I'll just be minute" line and
ended up entranced at the fabric store? And, yes, the meals
have been getting skimpier around my house, but I am blaming
it on the heat. Who wants to cook in August?
This should be a great OT topic. Can't wait to see others
ideas!
Happy stitching,
Janet (from "the Land of Gar" in North Texas)
In article <19970802015...@ladder02.news.aol.com>,
Steven Estes
> Hi =) My name is Stephanie Larson...I posted earlier about OT (duh!).
> I've been lurking on and off for quite awhile now. I've only been
> quilting for about two years, (but hey..I'm only 20 now!) So far, I've
> done a couple lap quilts, some 9patches. (That are complete anyways.)
> Let's see..what else...I live in St. Paul, MN (If there's anyone else
> around here around the area I'd love to meet fellow quilters.) I'm not
> in a quilt guild..as most of them around here are generally church
> guilds, (churches that I don't belong to) and wouldn't really feel
> comfortable. I get along pretty well with just about anyone..but would
> love to meet at least a couple quilters my age.
> Take care,
> Stephanie
Hi Stephanie! My name is Sally Estes. I am 26 and have also been quilting
only a couple of years. I live in DeKalb (northern) Illinois. Perhaps we
could get together sometime on some traveling adventure. I love to go to
MN and WI!!!
EAmstutz
Hey Everybody - - -
This has been so much fun - love hearing from all the lurkers and almost
lurkers, newbies and not so newbies. Thanks Arline!!
Ellen in Sandusky, OH
PS - I second Sarah's request - nice to know where in the world y'all
are!!
Diana LaMarre
Another lurker takes the big plunge!
Hi everyone,
My name is Diana and I have been enjoying all of your conversations for
about 7 months now. I,too, am a self taught quilter and I have been
quilting on and off for a number of years. Most of my quilts are king
size and all are hand quilted, so it takes a while to complete one. The
lastest one I've fininshed is a Jacob's ladder in shades of blue. I
made matching pillow shams and throw pillows.
During the summer I'm very busy with my perennial flower garden, so
quilting gets pushed aside for a while. I'm starting to"feel the urge
coming on" to begin another one and just have to decide what it will be.
Like many of you, I have a box of denim squares and maybe will do
something with them.
Thank you all for the past 7 months of knowledge & entertainment! I
hope to get to know all of you better and maybe even post again sometime
:).
Diana in Michigan (where the winters are perfect quilting
weather)
Anjel
Robin,
Welcome to the NG!!! Glad you "de-lurked" =))
snip:
>I only have 1 more wedding tablerunner and 2 baby quilts due. (I love
the
>children's print flannel for the backing on baby quilts. They make the
quilt
>so cozy, especially in the rainy NW.
I totally agree with the flannel for little ones!! I'm hand quilting a
triple irish chain completely from the pastel baby flannels... It's sooo
soft!! Next time i'll probably machine quilt, tho.. it's a bear, but
wanted to do something extra special for my neice :)
Post often, and hope to hear from you soon!!!
Anjel in the Chicago Burbs
an...@starnetinc.com
----------------------------------------
Whoever dies with the most fabric wins!!!
The Washburns
Sadyra wrote:
> Sorry about that...I forgot it won't take the url from my mail setup.
> *blush*
> My page is at http://www1.minn.net/~cyclops2/steph.htm, there's a
> mixture of stuff there, and there a link to my quilting page. I also
> have a link there to some artwork I've done. =)
Steph,
I enjoyed your web page. It's nice to be able to put a face to your
name, and I loved the quilt story about Ginny and the kitten. Did you
write this story yourself? I enjoyed seeing your art, and especially
liked your acrylic painting of the dancers. Please put a photo of your
quilt up when you finish it!
The Washburns
Gretchen Alarcon wrote:
> OK, thanks for asking!
>
> Technically I'm not a lurker since I've already sent a few notes, and
> one post, but I'm new enough that I guess I better introduce myself...
>
> My name is Gretchen Alarcon and I'm a quilter.
>
> My mom is a SUPER quilter and she has been getting me interested for
> the
> last few years. I've been much more into crochet and needlework (ask
> me
> about my UFOs in that department), but I started my first quilt 2
> years
> ago. It's an Irish Chain - king sized! Since starting it I've moved
> twice, gotten my MBA and had a baby, so I'm not feeling too guilty
> about
> how long its taking to complete, although my DH always comments on it
> when I drag it out of storage again. I'm also in the planning stages
> of
> a T-shirt quilt, and just started a CCS tree skirt which is so
> intricate
> I'm hoping to finish it within this century.
>
> So that's me - delurking long enough to post this, then off to chase
> my
> 13 month-old, and maybe drag that quilt out of the closet again!
>
> --Gretchen
> ------------------------------------------
> Gretchen Alarcon Silicon Graphics
> Tel: 415/933-7311 Staffing Communications
> Fax: 415/932-0918 gala...@corp.sgi.com
Gretchen,
Welcome! Don't worry that your quilt has been in the UFO stage for 2
years... it took me 10 years to finish my first quilt! (I did make some
other quilts in between, but I made so many mistakes in the first one
that it had to grow nostalgic before I wanted to do anything about those
mistakes.) You'll finish it in it's own time!
Great to hear from you, and keep on postin'!
The Washburns
Crzykwilt wrote:
Awwwwwwww! And here I was, feeling sorry for her 'cause she had to go
camping again. Should have known, Arline's definition of camping = my
definition of vacation. So, how tall are you, and how tall is Arline?
Bet I've got you both beat!
Is Arline really fabric deprived? I think she's just fabric depraved!
How can anyone who buys 70 yards of fabric in one month be fabric
deprived? (VB evil G!) We've still got to make sure she has those
corals and yellows though. I'm gonna see what I can do about that.
MP Lisa in Texas
The Washburns
han...@ohsu.edu wrote:
> I only have 1 more wedding tablerunner and 2 baby quilts due. (I love
> the
> children's print flannel for the backing on baby quilts. They make
> the quilt
> so cozy, especially in the rainy NW.
>
> I'm in Milwaukie, OR--just south of Portland. (Hi Janet from
> Portland. I
> think we work in the same place based on your logon id.)
>
> Thanks for always making the newbies welcome.
>
> Robino
> rob...@cyberhighway.net
Bump Bump Bump Another one just delurked ! (to the tune of Another One
Bites the Dust). Welcome Romino! Glad you delurked. Keep 'em coming!
The Washburns
Michelle Smith wrote:
> Hi There,
>
> I'm a so called "lurker", and have decided to come on to say hello to
> everyone on the newsgroup. I'm new to patchwork/quilting and have just
>
> finished my first quilt top (I was up late last night burning the
> midnight oil at my sewing machine) - yes, that's right I didn't hand
> piece it, but I will probably have a go at it sometime in the future.
> The single bed size quilt I'm working on is in various shades of blue,
>
> plain and patterned fabrics. The templates - squares, oblongs and
> triangles - were cut from the cardboard of cereal packets (last of the
>
> big spenders :-) . There's no particular pattern to it, the triangle
> shapes have been used as a border. I have never tried hand quilting
> before - I haven't even bought the wadding or backing fabric yet - any
>
> tips on making a successful quilt sandwich?
> --
> Michelle in England
Michelle,
Well, some tips that I learned from this group are:
1. If you have a CLEAN tile floor, tape the backing fabric down, with
the right side to the tile so it's flat and taut. Someone chimed in
that you know you are a quilter when the kitchen floor is SPOTLESS so
you can baste your latest quilt on it.
2. Use a yardstick to flat that bat out on top of the backing fabric.
Sarah swears by it!
3. Use brass safety pins (size 01) to pin-baste that sucker, and put
all the pins in before you close any of them. You need a kajillion
pins. Don't neglect the basting, 'cause if you do, you'll reach
critical mess.
4. If you are going to hand quilt, choose either a Quilter's Cotton
batt or a 80/20 Cotton/Polyester batt. Other cotton bats can be hard to
needle, although they are fine if you are going to quilt by machine.
5. A spoon or store-bought tool helps to close those safety pins.
Personally I just use a regular ol' spoon from the kitchen. Others
prefer the ones you can buy with the notch in them, or the quick clip
tool.
Glad you're here, and good luck! Let us know how it goes, and by all
means, ask if you need more help when it gets to the sandwiching stage!
The Washburns
Diana LaMarre wrote:
Diana,
Don't wait for "sometime" post now! We want to hear more!
Jerry and Carolyn Dean
> all the dinners that turned out to be cereal eggs and toast because you
> forgot to get something out of the freezer, or . . . . . . .
Good grief, woman, That's why God made microwaves...
John & Phebe Musselwhite
> - Donna Majors
> from Clovis, NM.
> I've been reading RCTQ since April - more lately off and on as excuse
> me,
> I don't seem to gain much response when I do post and try to help
> someone
> out by answering questions. That being the case, I only occasionally
> only
> read posts since this more or less seems like a "closed group."
> Obviously
> I don't like to feel invisible!! <VBG> By no means am I a newbie
> here.
>
Donna, and everyone! This is distressing to me! I joined in just a few
short months before Donna started reading this group. There are posts
that get responses and posts that don't. Sometimes, I am really
surprised by the ones that get responses.
Donna, as a teacher and a person who has made over 100 quilts I hope you
know that you are SO QUALIFIED to answer questions!! I implore you to
shine your wisdom down on us! I watch for posts that go unanswered, and
try to get back to people, especially when they ask a question, but I
only have so much time, and obviously I miss a lot!
I know other people who read the NG and just look for posts by certain
people. Obviously, a lot of people blitz by topics they are not
interested in. Everyone has their own style of reading this. Think of
a newspaper. Some people start with the sports page, and others with
the advice columns. Some people read the Editorials, and some people
just have time for the national news and skip over the local stuff that
they will see on television. Hardly anyone reads the whole thing!
Anyone..if you post and don't get a response, it isn't anything
personal. Post again.
Thanks for chiming in this time. I hope we can all learn from your
observations.
Phebe
The Washburns
Pat Lore wrote:
> Hi! I'm not exactly a lurker (have posted - or tried to) but I am new
> to
> the news group and to the internet in general. I've been quilting
> since a
> new neighbor took me upstairs to show me the quilt on her bed. It was
> love
> at first sight, and I've been quilting ever since (5 years now). I do
> some
> teaching at a local shop - just about enough to cover the cost of my
> habit
> on a good month. I also teach school (half time) and have 4 kids ages
> 6 to
> 15.
> Nice to meet you all!
>
Hi Pat!
Teaching at the shop sounds like a wonderful way to support your habit!
Don't know if you are aware, but there are several teachers who post to
this group, and several others who have 4 kiddos! Glad you posted this
message, and hope to hear more about your quilts!
Lisa in Texas
> --
> Pat in Alberta
> http:/pat...@compusmart.ab.ca
Hartzell
Arline Nash wrote:
<snip>
> So if you are a "lurker" This is for you!
>
> Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what you
> are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
> that you want to share?
Hi! I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and really enjoying this
ng. I'm brand new to quilting, just finished my first project. It's
a small wallhanging made up of sailboat blocks. It's not quite even
but I learned alot while making it so I'm sure my next project (a
scrappy kalidascope wallhanging) will be better. Eventually I will
work my way up to bed size quilts. :-) My projects tend to go quite
slowly so it might be awhile. I've got cross-stitch, needlepoint
and crochet UFOs backed up to my eyeballs so I probably didn't need
to take on learning a new skill but I've been wanting to learn to
quilt for ages! I'm really excited about finally having started!
BTW Arline, I grew up in Walla Walla. Living in SD now but still get
back to that area occasionally to visit DH's family.
Tami (who until reading this ng thought that everyone alphabatized
their spice rack)
Flovdavis
>My name is Jenine, and I have been reding the Newsgroup for several
months
Welcome to the NG, Jenine
>70x70 scrap quilt for my sister-in-laws wedding in
>August. It is 7" bow ties turned head to head. Just got it back from
the
>machine quilter Thursday last week. Had her put a cat silhoutte in the
>hexagons formed by the background fabric, and mice with long curly tails
in
>the prints. Don't know if DH
What a great idea ! I wish I had thought of that for the bow tie quilt I
just finished for my new nephew. I'll keep it in mind for other bow tie
quilts -- I love that pattern. And I love cats so there is a cat or cats
in everything I make. Looking forward to reading your posts again.
Florence
JOYNW
I don't think God had his hand in microwaves. Think he would have
figured out a defrost cycle that didn't actually cook your food halfway
and make the chicken rubbery.
I have no problems with breakfast for dinner, if it's "the most important
meal of the day", why can't it be served for dinner? Our all time
favorite is pancakes and eggs, and I'm so much more "up" to it when I'm
actually awake! :-))
Joy
psandrews
>
> Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what you
> are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything else
> that you want to share?
> Arline in Walla Walla WA
hi arline and everyone else, too
i'm not exactly a lurker as i've posted a few times. but i am fairly new
to the newsgroup and i don't think i've ever formally introduced myself.
i've been reading since last april. when i found this newsgroup i was so
excited, i felt so at home. then came the strange little tiff and i
really felt at home-so like my actual family-(vbg)
i live in the mountains in southern california with my very dear
husband(who has run away for the day to go four wheeling in the southern
sierras-what freedom!) and our four furry children, the kitty
monsters-bonnie, sassy, emmy and b.b. I have been a beginning quilter for
about five years. i'm still learning a lot, especially from this group.
i take classes-mainly for the company- and belong to the local guild. i
also try to squeeze gardening, this newsgroup, reading
(sci-fi/fantasy and mysteries) and a full time job into the mix.
i have finished nine quilts from very small wallhangings to twin bed
size. i currently have two that only need the binding stitched down, 5
tops complete- 2 bed quilts and 3 wallhangings which need to be sandwiched
and quilted, 4 in the process of piecing, one which needs borders and
four sets of blocks that i have won at quilt guild. i think i am in
trouble(vvbg)
enough about me. thanks for the welcome, the o.t.s and all the help.
patty in crestline
--
ps andrews
mar...@concentric.net
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Kathy Bertelsen
Jillian..
Welcome. What a delight you are. You should be extremely proud of
yourself. I love the idea of freindship quilts like the one you did for
your friend who got married. My daughters were in Rainbow Girls and we did
several friendship quilts for the Grand Officers....in fact the first quilt
I ever did was a HUGE one for Kristin's friend Jennifer who was Grand
California...... It was a project that was almost overwhelming....however,
I think Jennifer enjoyed it as much as i enjoyed putting it together...
However, I sure wish I had known what in the heck i was doing.
Tell us how the bride liked her quilt/wallhanging...Again...
Congratulations.
Kathy
Kathy Bertelsen
Stephanie...
Welcome and I'm amazed at your being so organized.....getting
married.....doing a great quilt..... Congratulations on both... It will
be nice to hear from you often. Ok....here I go to see your site..
kathy
Sadyra
The Washburns wrote:
> Steph,
>
> I enjoyed your web page. It's nice to be able to put a face to your
> name, and I loved the quilt story about Ginny and the kitten. Did you
>
> write this story yourself? I enjoyed seeing your art, and especially
>
> liked your acrylic painting of the dancers. Please put a photo of
> your
> quilt up when you finish it!
>
> Lisa in Texas
>
> --
> mrma...@sprynet.com
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/mrmago01
Lisa,
Thanks for the compliments. =) Yes, I did write that story myself. It's
a new hobby of mine. The "archives" at the bottom of that page..will
take you to my older stories, if you're interested in those. And about
putting a photo up of the quilt when I finish it, don't worry!! I got
all the blocks made this weekend. I plan on sewing all the blocks
together this week, then adding the borders on when I go to my mom's
this weekend.
Hehe...the further along I get on this quilt..the more I think "I'm
gonna let people write on this??" But, I've decided to give them
pencils to write what they want, and later I will embroider their words.
(If I decide I'm that ambitious that is..)
Thanks again!
Stephanie
Sandy Avery
>
> Hi! I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and really enjoying this
> ng. I'm brand new to quilting, just finished my first project. It's
> a small wallhanging made up of sailboat blocks. It's not quite even
> but I learned alot while making it so I'm sure my next project (a
> scrappy kalidascope wallhanging) will be better. Eventually I will
> work my way up to bed size quilts. :-) My projects tend to go quite
> slowly so it might be awhile. I've got cross-stitch, needlepoint
> and crochet UFOs backed up to my eyeballs so I probably didn't need
> to take on learning a new skill but I've been wanting to learn to
> quilt for ages! I'm really excited about finally having started!
>
> Tami (who until reading this ng thought that everyone alphabatized
> their spice rack)
Welcome Tami.
I had a spice rack once. Nice wooden one with stained glass on the door.
Now DH keeps all his medications in it. Oh well....
--
When life gives you scraps,... make a quilt !
Sandy in Chowchilla CA
Arline Nash
Thank-you Eileen for the wonderful time in Spokane! I had a blast! It
was the high point of the weekend I can assure you!
How tall am I? Just tall enough. 5'6.5"
The quilt shops that Eileen took me to were DELIGHTFUL! I wish I could
have bought everything that I liked. But then, I would have purchased
two STORES.
Deprived or Depraved? That IS the question! No answer from here! (=+>)
Time flew! I was with Eileen from 10 am til 6:30 pm, it went so fast
that I hardly had time to blink. AND I am going back! For more of those
stores, more of the fabric and more visiting with Eileen! Yahoo! And it
isn't that far away! 2-3 hours maybe? And next time I will bring a bib!
That way I will have my hands free to fondle fabric while I am drooling.
<VBG>
Arline in Walla Walla WA
Look out Seattle and Vancouver Island B.C. Here I come! <wink>
Jennifer Boone
I've been lurking for a few months now and have posted once. I am working
on my FIRST quilt. I don't have a sewing machine so it's all by hand for
awhile. My mom quilts, but has never showed me how to do all of the steps.
She just gives good advice when needed. I find a lot of things out by
myself. I'm making a checkerboard quilt with materials from about 10 years
ago (my first attempt at quilting, not one square finished!) I have light
yellow fabric and the second one for the square is a white fabric with dark
blue anchors. Don't know how big the quilt is going to be. I think maybe 6
squares for a large baby quilt. I don't have my border/in-between the
squares fabric yet. I can't make up my mind. I didn't buy the first
material, so I'm a little hesitant on selecting some. My DH (is that
devoted husband?? ) goes to the fabric/craft store with me. If I have to
suffer at the computer store, he can suffer at the craft store! Of course
if I just need to go for a drive to get away for awhile I just say "Heading
for the craft store" and he says "Have fun"
I've been married almost a year now and my B-day is the 8th. I cross stitch
and did my first stenciling (a welcome sign for my back patio door. I live
in an apartment/townhouse that all look alike and my friends kept going into
the wrong place!) I love to garden, but have to wait for big projects until
I get a house. We do have green peppers growing in containers. My parents
have about an acre garden which I steal from all the time. Love to camp,
hike, and birdwatch too.
I'm originally from Somerset, OH but college, and now work, have me stuck
in Columbus, OH. Longing for the country, for some peace and quiet! Tired
of cars at the neighborhood carwash at all hours of the night and all the
cars going by!
http://www.paradisegarden.com/ (my DH helps with this page)
http://boonedocks.simplenet.com (DH and my homepage)
--
Jennifer Boone
j...@boonedocks.simplenet.com.nospam
(take out .nospam to e-mail please)
http://boonedocks.simplenet.com/jen
Microbiologists do it with bugs :}
EAmstutz wrote in article <19970802182...@ladder01.news.aol.com>...
sarah curry smith
Sandy Foster
Hi Jennifer, and welcome to our group! Your first quilt sounds lovely;
let us know what you decide for the sashing. And let us know when to do
a Happy Dance for you. :) BTW, DH can mean lots of things: dear,
devoted, darling, dratted, etc., husband. You're lucky; my DH *hates*
quilt stores, which is a real problem since we live so far from any. If
I manage to get to a large enough town where there is one, he really
doesn't want to go. Sometimes I can do a little fast talking,
though...lol.
--
Sandy in sunny SE Arizona
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8256
Also Kim Fisher
Parkpres99 wrote:
>
> >BTW, DH can mean lots of things
>
Ha ha, Cindy in Ky!
As far as alternatives to DH goes, here's what DS means now at my house.
My 6 year old comedian was sitting on the cedar chest I was just moved
into the living room (yes, so I could take some quilt tops out and think
yet again about quilting them...) and baby Charlie, who is now just
learning to cruise the furniture was wobbling about her feet. She was to
all appearances absorbed in something she was holding, a book or small
toy or something, and the baby was banging on the chest, making his
travelin' noise sort of a "doo-doot!" kind of chugging sound. DH and I
wondered aloud what "doo doot" meant, and Bo without looking up or
missing a beat answered "It means Dear Sister!" Like are parents dumb,
or what?!
Also Kim
sarah curry smith
Jerry and Carolyn Dean wrote:
>
> > all the dinners that turned out to be cereal eggs and toast because you
> > forgot to get something out of the freezer, or . . . . . . .
>
> Good grief, woman, That's why God made microwaves...
And besides that, you can always (in this part of the country) take
almost ANYTHING and wrap it in a tortilla (eggs included, preferably
scrambled first), call it a burrito, and anyone will eat it, no matter
WHAT the time of day!
Grins,
Sarah in Las Cruces, NM
Deborah White
Well, I've decided to delurk too. My name is Deborah and I live in hot
sunny southern California. I've tied some quilts previously, but started
a quilting class in July and am working on my first quilt, a hand-sewn
one. Of course, I couldn't be content with just doing a wall hanging; I
decided to go for a queen-size! My hope is that I get it done before
I die.... Actually, I find the piecing to be fun, and restful. It's
the quilting that I'm finding much harder. I feel like an absolute
klutz. My cats are having fun though, especially Pud, who loves to
help by laying on the fabrics as I'm trying to mark and cut.
Thanks to you all for some great tips and wonderful stories.
--------------------------------------------------
Deborah, plus Yoda, Baby, and The Pud
Anything not nailed down is a cat toy.
Anything the cats can pry loose is not nailed down.
--
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Deborah, plus Yoda, Baby, and The Pud
Anything not nailed down is a cat toy.
Anything the cats can pry loose is not nailed down.
Parkpres99
>BTW, DH can mean lots of things
Warning!! Probably tasteless, but otherwise amusing material!
A while ago I was typing a letter to an e-mail friend and mentioned DH.
DH has a habit of reading over my shoulder while he's talking to me,
irritating, but I'll keep him anyway! He sees the DH part and says, " Are
you calling me a D*&% Head?" ROTFL!
He really is a sweetie though and after twenty years I think I have to
keep him! (It's in the rules somewhere) He tolerates my collecting (fabric
and sewing machines) very well and even finds things for me to add. He
can spot an old Singer a mile away! He never ever questions how much I
spend on fabric. He never complains about the condition of the house, and
if he's hungry and I'm sewing, he cooks! I am very lucky!
Cindy in Ky
Parkp...@aol.com
The Washburns
sarah curry smith wrote:
Hey Sarah,
You forgot that you have to put salsa on it too! Tortilla, salsa, and
anything. Heck, my kids eat them with just the salsa! And that's what
I love about the south...
The Washburns
psandrews wrote:
> In article <33DEE7...@wwc.edu>, nas...@wwc.edu wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi! It sure would be fun to "meet" you. Come on! Tell us about what
> you
> > are working on. How long have you been quilting? Is this your first
> > quilt or your 42nd? How long have you been reading RCTQ? Anything
> else
> > that you want to share?
>
> > Arline in Walla Walla WA
>
Patty,
So good to know more about you! Thanks for the introduction, and keep
posting!
Hilary McClenny
Hi Debbie,
I live in Springfield, VA and also have two small children, 5 and 7. My
first project was a small, paper pieced, Storm at Sea wall quilt . When II
signed up for the class I wrongly assumed I would be making a king size
spread for our bed! My next project was a quilt for my five year old
daughter. She loves cats and I found a wonderful pattern in a Quilts to
Share book. My seven year old son wanted a civil war theme quilt and I
couldn't come up with any real good ideas. I found a pattern for a Pioneer
Sampler Quilt. This is my current project. I am making it in Reds, Whites,
and Blues - It looks very patriotic and he loves it. I started machine
quilting but soon realized that I much prefer the look of hand-quiling so I
am currently hand quilting his quilt. I am hoping that my DH will be
willing to buy me a hoop and stand for my birthday later this month.
Take care and welcome to the group.
P.S. I am also a newbie here.
Hilary
Shirley Anderson
Hi Stephanie!
I too live close to St. Paul, Minnesota, am new at quilting, don't
belong to a guild or group, and would love to meet someone with an
interest. I'm older than you, but believe me, I have a young mind!
email if you'd like: sda...@idt.net
Gilbreath
Debbie Francisco wrote:
>
> Alicia DeFort wrote:
> >
>
> > >Come on in and pull up a chair. It is Show and Tell, RCTQ style! And it
> > >is YOUR turn! Go for it!
> > >
> > >(=+>)
> > >Arline in Walla Walla WA
>
>
> I've been lurking for about a month now, getting inspiration to start
> work on my first real quilt. I think I want to start on something
> small, like a wall hanging first - but my sons (4 and 6) are interested
> in having quilts made for them. Their Sunday school class had made a
> baby quilt (the teacher actually did the sewing) which involved doing
> drawings on paper using fabric crayons; the drawings were then ironed-on
> 12" plain white fabric squares. Each square was then bordered in plain
> green fabric, with a yellow "dot"? (I'm not sure of the correct term) at
> each corner. The blocks were then assembled with a blue border around
> the outside of the quilt. I'm thinking of adapting this idea to quilts
> for twin-size beds.
>
> I'm trying to work up my nerve to start this project - about choosing
> the right colors for the borders & back. Also concerned that maybe in a
> few years the two guys (who won't be so little by then) will think the
> quilt may be too "babyish" for them - (but hopefully in the meantime, I
> can get them interested in designing one of their own). I live in
> Southern Maryland and I took them to a quilt show (they loved looking at
> the quilts!)
>
> I have a couple of questions regarding abbreviations that are used in
> this newsgroup, i.e.,
>
> "SO"
>
> "DH" (Dear Husband???)
>
> and what is a Fat Quarter?
>
> I've already downloaded a lot of posts that have given me a lot of good
> ideas. Thanks much to the group.
>
> Debbie
Debbie--
Welcome to the group!! To answer your questions: SO=Significant Other
DH=Dear Hubby or Darn Hubby, or whatever you want it to mean. Fat
Quarter: One quadrant of a yard of fabric--in other words, a half-yard
of fabric cut down the middle on the fold. Makes the piece 18"x 22"
instead of 9"x 45".
Koko
MsHawii
Arline, Glad you got out for awhile to have some fun, and I hope you get
to do it again soon.
Jan
The Washburns
Deborah White wrote:
Deborah,
Welcome! Yeah another one delurked! This is wonderful. Now, all of
you, keep posting!
Debbie Francisco
Will and Julia Newton
Just for the fun of it, I once pieced an entire Tennesee Waltz baby quilt
top to the music of the Beastie Boys. It was a very invigorating
experience. I hope poor little Jack can sleep under it. Or does he dream:
"funky BOSS, funky BOSS, get off my back!!!"
Yours, Julia
--
Will a/o Julia Newton,Fine Woodworker and Fine Goldsmith,Respectively
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SKooff
In article <33E6B567...@sprynet.com>, The Washburns
<mrma...@sprynet.com> writes:
You can even make what my kids called a "Neato Burrito" - PB and J on a
flour tortilla! (For those days when you don't even have bread in the house!)
Sheryl
in San Diego
SKooff
In article <33E4AF...@silver.sdsmt.edu>, Hartzell
<mjh...@silver.sdsmt.edu> writes:
>Living in SD now
San Diego? South Dakota? (Hope it's the former!)
Sheryl
in San Diego
SKooff
In article <5s5eva$g...@gap.cco.caltech.edu>, d...@cco.caltech.edu (Deborah
White) writes:
>Anything the cats can pry loose is not nailed down.
Mine jumps up and knock the refrigerator magnets off -- he can get up
about 4 feet!
Sheryl
in San Diego