Quilting Site will be up in the next week

hooray, our new quilting site will be up in the next week!!

Simon (my husband) has stayed up many very late nights to finish the site off, with the help of our programmers.. To find out exactly when it will be open watch this video so I can explain it to you in person :)




The secret link I refer to in the video is at http://www.quiltingweekly.com/profits1.html
click on my photo and you'll be taken to the special offer..

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year to you and your Family..

Talk soon
Michelle

New Quilting site up soon :)

Hi,

Michelle here.. You wouldn't believe how much trouble I am having getting my new free quilting membership site up and running!!

First we employed a programmer from Asia who said he could do it.. it wasn't until a month later that we discovered that to be any thing but true.. So after a some mediation we found another group of programmers - also in Asia to finish the job..

Luckily my husband (Simon) has some programming experience and has been able work along side the new guys and the site is well on its way now :-)

This new site has been a little fiddly because I want it to have a few different options, like a blog, photo hosting, document downloading (so you can get all you goodies) , a way for you to earn money to and heaps more.. But all will be revealed very soon..

Michelle

Discover quilting group and quilt block pattern here.

Discover quilting group and quilt block pattern here.: " Warning! Do Not Make Another Quilt For any
body until You've Read This Information!

You can make money from quilting group - Start turning your passion for patchwork quilting into profit, today.

When you get your new 'Quilting Business Starter eCourse' by simply entering your name and email address below you will quickly discover... "

Discover quilting and scrap quilt here.

Discover quilting and scrap quilt here.: "
quilt quilt quilt Find those Rare Quilting Materials That People will Marvel Over and Pay LOTS for!
landscape quilt How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Full-Time Career
fassetts kaffe kaleidoscope patchwork quilt quilting How to Get Paid Top Dollar Doing What You Love
quilt store Why You Don't need to be an Expert Quilter to Have a Fantastic Quilting Business
quilt hanger Your Quilting Profits
african american quilt How to Use the Internet to Sell Your Quilts Even If You Don't Know Any Thing About Computers
quilting How to Get Customers Banging on Your Door to Buy Your Quilts"

The final wash up

Well, I've been missing a few weeks now!!

Mostly because I had such a huge response to my recent product release.
After I sent emails out to my quilting friends I friend of mine (Chuck Smith) release the product to his list too..

So I've been flat out posting manuals and DVD's around the world and producing the baby quilt videos for the quilting club..

I can't believe how fast the time has gone.. I'm still editing the final videos for the quilting club, but they should be finished tomorrow..

I do have a picture of the final product which I just new you'd like to see...















The babies Mom liked the quilt soo much she wont put it on the bed/cot, so its hanging on the wall!!


"AND the baby" I can hear you scream.. "What is the babies name" etc.? His name is Bowen and he was born on the 25 August 2006 weighing 8lb .5 oz.. and here is a picture of him, isn't he beautiful!!















I'm busy finishing the quilt club videos of the making of this quilt and designing a new creative quilting club site, that will probably be free.. Some where we can all share and learn.. Keep a look out for it..

Michelle

Cadillac News

Cadillac News: " Spacer
Woman shares passion for quilting

By Tanya Berkebile, Cadillac News
Jeff Broddle | Cadillac News


Tustin quilter Elsie Vredenberg is shown holding a lighthouse quilt she made. Vredenberg has made hundreds of quilts, some taking her a day and others up to 500 hours. Lighthouse quilts are her specialty.
TUSTIN - Quilting has been a passion for Tustin quilter Elsie Vredenberg since her grandma taught her how to piece her first quilt.

Fifty years later she not only has made 100s of quilts and passed on the tradition to many others, but also is showing her quilts throughout the country. One quilt called “Monkeying Around” can be seen until Saturday in a quilt expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis."


I just love it when people are sharing their Passion - especially their quilting passion!!
Great job Elsie..


tag: quilting, quilt, quilting business, patchwork, how to quilt, fat quarter, how to patchwork

Great Interviews On Creativity

Hi all,

I have finished a series of interviews with Wendy, an art therapist/artist/quilter.

She talks about creativity, color and fabric. If you would like to listen to them go here:

Creativity - http://www.quiltingweekly.com/wendy1.html

Color - http://www.quiltingweekly.com/wendy2.html

Fabric - http://www.quiltingweekly.com/wendy3.html


BUT, be warned I'm taking them down in a couple of days because I'll probably turn them into a product down the road. I will put the transcripts out when they are ready.

I'm also in the middle of editing another interview I've just done with a lady who runs her own home quilting business. I'll be releasing this interview tomorrow :-) Keep an eye out for it.

Talk Soon
Michelle


tag: quilting, quilt, quilting business, how to quilt, fat quarter, how to patchwork

Things are heating up

Hi everyone,

Well I've had heaps of people asking me about creative quilting.. they all want to know when my new product will be finished!!

I've done an interview with Wendy Nash (an art therapist/artist/quilter) who has given us some great insight into creative quilting.. If you want to hear wendys thought on creativity, color and fabric, keep an eye out in your inbox.. This first interview will go up on 20th July and come down 2 days later .. All the details will be in your email..

If you haven't had a chance to signup to the "Quilting Times", go to www.quiltingweekly.com/signup.html.. And you can stay intouch with whats going on and get to listen to Wendys awesome interviews..

Love to hear your comments, :-).

Michelle

tag: quilting, quilt, quilting business, patchwork, how to quilt, how to patchwork

The Birth of My New Quilting Product

Hi Everyone,

I'm just about to release a new quilting product .. I'm getting sooo excited.. Lots of videos and audio and work books.. Can't tell you much more now, but keep an eye out..

Warmly
Michelle
tag: quilting, quilt, quilting business, patchwork, how to quilt, how to patchwork, fat quarter

teenagers quilting - Awesome :-)

"See what they’ve sewn
Quilting service program holds open house today

By ANDREA BUSHEE, Telegraph Staff
abushee@nashuatelegraph.com

Published: Monday, Jul. 10, 2006

NASHUA – Modern teenagers and quilting are two things not usually associated with one another.

But there is a place in Nashua where it is common to see a teen sewing and designing a quilt to be donated to someone else.

“Our purpose is to help kids build their self esteem by this creative endeavor,” said Joan Haskell, founder of The Quilt Project."

Its great to see kids being creative and watching their self esteem flourish!!
Michelle
tag: quilting, quilt, quilting business, patchwork

Ever Heard of Redwork?

The Villages Daily Sun: " Lifestyles
Lena Morton, of The Villages, made a Disney quilt which shows the birthdays of every Disney character. Morton has several quilts throughout her home. Katie Derksen / Daily Sun

Blanketing the earth with 'redwork'

By DONNA RILEY-LEIN, DAILY SUN

THE VILLAGES — Some artists can’t wait to open every tube of paint. Others, like Lena Morton, prefer a more limited palette. Morton is a quilter, and her favorite style of work is the simple, yet dramatic technique called “redwork.”

“Redwork is something that came into vogue in the late 1800s,” Morton said. “I loved it as soon as I saw it. It’s all done with red thread on white cloth. Some people do it with blue and green thread, and its also called redworking, but I like the red. It’s something that has come back in recent years.”

Redworking takes its name from the colorfast “Turkey Red” cotton thread. Until its introduction in the late 1800s, embroidery in colors was done with expensive silk thread, a luxury that was out of the reach of most people in those days. The new thread allowed embroiderers and quilters to put some color into everyday household items."

The red make for stunning results - worth having a look at.

Warmly
Michelle

Check out this quilting video

Hi Again,

APQS has a great little video about long arm quilts and have your own quilting business..

Get on over and have a look:

http://www.dealersupport.apqs.com/apqsvideo.htm

I'd love to here your comments on the video..

Talk soon
Michelle

P.S. Look out for my quilting business interview - out soon

Awesome quilting interview!!

Hi everyone,

I have just got back from any awesome interview with a friend of mine... She has started and is running her own quilting business.. The interview contains some fantastic information for people starting out... I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but after I tidy it up a bit I'll get back to you about how you can hear it.

Talk Soon
Michelle

Questions Anyone?

Hi All,

I have a list of quilters who love to answer your questions - So if any one out there has a quilting question I will gladly ask my quilting friends their opinions... :-)

So shoot your emails over to quiltprofits@coverlea.com.

Talk Soon
Michelle

Obsessed with Quilting

opheliaspins: I <3>: "Thanks! I have 4 more to do...the first project is just a wall hanging. Then the backing is going to be green...and I'm going to do some fancy quilting stuff (haha yeah good terms) in green thread. I can't wait until my bed sized quilt.

I was SOOO excited tonight during class when I sewed them together. I'm really bad a like...measuring and doing anything straight...so I was very VERY excited when my points where meeting up. I'd love to see some of your quiltling stuff. I'm offically obsessed. It's def. a good thing though, since I've been collecting vintage material with no clear purpose in sight.

There's something so classic and good about the shoo fly block. I love the pattern it makes when you place blocks next to each other."

We all know how easy it is to get obsessed by quilting :)

Offically Obsessed

opheliaspins: I <3>: "Thanks! I have 4 more to do...the first project is just a wall hanging. Then the backing is going to be green...and I'm going to do some fancy quilting stuff (haha yeah good terms) in green thread. I can't wait until my bed sized quilt.

I was SOOO excited tonight during class when I sewed them together. I'm really bad a like...measuring and doing anything straight...so I was very VERY excited when my points where meeting up. I'd love to see some of your quiltling stuff. I'm offically obsessed. It's def. a good thing though, since I've been collecting vintage material with no clear purpose in sight.

There's something so classic and good about the shoo fly block. I love the pattern it makes when you place blocks next to each other."

We all know how quickly you can become obsessed by quilting:)

Quilt show in Rosemont

My Web Times: "Quilt showing coming up


CHICAGO -- The International Quilt Festival will return for its fourth year at the Donald E. Stephens Center at 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, April 7-9.

With quilters and crafters taking a mixed media approach to their projects, Festival and Cloth Paper Scissors magazine have collaborated and created the new Make It U! pavilion with vendors, exhibits, classes and free demonstrations. Attendees can sample a variety of one hour mini-classes taught by experts.

Patricia Bolton, editor of Cloth Paper Scissors will demonstrate how to make your own brag book on Saturday, April 8."

Get out and see these quilts - you'll find lots of inspiration!

New quilting store in Oxford

The Oakland Press: Opinions: "By LARA MOSSA
Of The Oakland Press

A dream deferred has become a dream come true for Dianna Griggs. The Orion Township resident opened Aunt Nan's Fabrics on March 8.

Advertisement
Griggs first began thinking about the shop 10 years ago. An avid quilter, she thought it would be fun to run her own business.

'I got very scared, very quickly, because of the fi nancial risk involved,' said Griggs, 42. 'I had a fear of failing. So, I put the dream away for a while.'

Through a renewed commitment to church, she found the courage to open the store."

Way to go Dianna, may all success be yours, because you have taken action!

quilters helping others

Local quilting group offers comfort, warmth to less fortunate | The Janesville Gazette | Janesville, Wisconsin, USA: "Local quilting group offers comfort, warmth to less fortunate

(Published Friday, March 24, 2006 11:18:09 AM CST)


By Shelly Birkelo
Gazette Staff

What began as a call from a church pastor for members to share their gifts and talents a decade ago has grown into an outreach project that has comforted thousands.

Lynda Short founded Goshen Quilters in fall 1996 when a group of eight women of various ages and backgrounds began to meet at Cargill United Methodist Church. "

Quilters go into help those less fortunate than themselves.

Great concept to help quilters

Quilting Solutions » Reading Patchwork Quilt Block Patterns: "Reading Patchwork Quilt Block Patterns

When you first look at a quilt, you often notice the beautiful colored fabrics, the workmanship, the machine (or hand) quilting and then perhaps the quilt pattern.

And if you really like the quilt, you might want to make a similar one yourself. Or it could spark ideas for a brand new quilt block. Well, how do you convert that idea into reality?

You start by reading the quilt pattern."

Think about it!!! YOU CAN read your quilt and see what it needs!

The new pouches look great

a_f_handmade: shop update!: "shop update!
i was hard at work today... cutting and arranging, and quilting and sewing! so i added some new pouches to the shop:"

They look beautiful :)

Great Job

Wendy's space: Thank You mom and grandma!: "
23 March
Thank You mom and grandma!
A couple days ago, I volunteered to help tie a quilt for a humanitarian aid project. When I got there, it turns out I was the only woman there who had ever set up the quilting frames. I was genuinely shocked. For crying out loud, I live in domestic central!!!!!!

Anyway, I set up the frames and got the quilt ready to go. Being the show off that I am, it was kind of neat to be telling everyone what to do.

My mother and grandmother started teaching me to tie quilts from the time I was very small, and I was really grateful to them for teaching me.

I've already begun passing it on. My 7 year old knows how to tie quilts, but doesn't know the setup process. Yet."

What would we do with out moms and grandmas?

$$ for Quilts?

Quilt show threaded with history: "Quilt show threaded with history
Crafts - The Milwaukie event gives quilt lovers the opportunity to learn their pieces' vintage and value
Thurday, March 23, 2006
POLLY CAMPBELL

MILWAUKIE -- The blanket on your bed or the quilt stored in your closet might have more than sentimental value -- it could be worth money, said certified quilt appraiser Eileen Trestain.

Quilts can range in value from $100 to more than $100,000. The most expensive quilt Trestain has appraised is worth about $5,000.

On Saturday, she'll provide quilt appraisals as part of Airing of the Quilts, a show at the Milwaukie Center."

Clean out your cupboards, those old quilts could be worth $$

Great description of what a quilt means to us

Quilting fun, historical hobby - 49abcnews.com: "A quilt is something that keeps you warm—you can wrap-up in it, lay it over your bed. But there's more to a quilt than mere fabric and thread."

I love this description of what a quilt means to us!

'Quilters' stitches together story of frontier life

'Quilters' stitches together story of frontier life - PittsburghLIVE.com: "By Laura Urbani
Thursday, March 23, 2006

Within the threads of a quilt lies a family's history.

Each block can tell the story of a birth, death or wedding. Stories of love, joy and sorrow can be found in each pattern. For pioneer women, quilting was a source of pride and social gatherings.

The musical 'Quilters' tells the story of one pioneer family and their experiences. First presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, the musical has become a favorite of community arts groups."

Sounds beautiful.. The musical details can be found at www. fptheater.com

Students putting quilting to good use

Newstimeslive.com Students' quilt a stitch in time: "Students' quilt a stitch in time
By Nanci G. Hutson

THE NEWS-TIMES
The News-Times/Wendy Carlson
Second-graders from left, Brianna Ek, Zachary Pitcher, Mikayla O‘Brien and Eric Vazquez, helped create a quilt tracing the history of New Milford.
NEW MILFORD — Next to the chalkboard in Kathy Masiulis' John Pettibone second-grade classroom are her pupil's reflections on the history of New Milford — 22 illustrations transformed into a quilt titled 'New Milford's Past.''

The quilt is a source of pride for students who not only created a piece of lasting artwork but learned some cool facts."

Great to see young people creating quilts that mean so much :)

lovely sounding quilts

: "The current display includes a variety of colors, patterns and techniques, according to quilter Sue Buhler. Two of the dozen or more quilts are old; the rest are contemporary and some demonstrate techniques the quilters have learned at their monthly guild meetings.

A red, white and blue patriotic quilt is made by a new 'quilt as you go' method. There is a black and white 'stack and slash' quilt made by Betty Piester. Former guild president Janice Wood put in her signature quilt, with blocks made and signed by each of the approximately 25 members and presented to her as a gift at the end of her term. It's a new piece, but the idea goes back in time.

Also new, but of an old style is an English paper pieced floral wall quilt made by Rosalie Rose. She started hand stitching the 940 tiny hexagons on Sept. 11, 2001, and completed it about two and a half years later."

If you are in the area of the Pratt County Historical Museum you have until the end of March to catch these lovely quilts! :)

lovely quilt invite

PurpleCoco's Hobbies: Quilting Story: "Quilting Story
Welcome to all! Lets have a cuppa and I'll talk about my quilting with you... :)"

What a lovely invitation.

Beautiful Description of quilt

Nellie's Needles: Passing Storm: "Passing Storm
The horizontal strips of hand dyed fabric and 'dry' colors evoke a feeling of the southwest. The storm has passed and the sun in shining on the horizon. Storms are a welcome event in this part of our country. That there will be another sunny day is inevitable. This relfects my optimistic feelings about life ... rough times will be followed by good ones. Or, as my family has heard me say many times, '...and this too shall pass.'"

The photo of the quilt described above is a work of art.

What would we do without our kids?

Scrappy Quilts: "Thanks to my wonderful daughter Regina, I now have a place to share my quilting projects with everyone. Of course I'll need lots of help from all of my kids to figure out how to actually get those pictures posted.

All of our Girl Scout quilts are finally finished, so hopefully Sarah can show me how to post pictures of all of their quilts. They all turned out beautiful. Eight new mothers will truly be blessed to bring one of them home very soon."

Awesome to have kids that can help combine the ancient art of quilting with technology! :)

Who else has unfinished Quilts?

Dear Reader: Dear Reader Column 03-21-06: "A quilt--well, pieces of a quilt--have been sitting in my hall closet for over a year. I love the material, I can even see the finished quilt in my mind, but that's as far as things have progressed.

It was a splendid start. I measured and cut material, and stitched some pieces together, but then I packed everything up and put it all away because company was coming, and I wanted the room to look neat and tidy.

Neat and tidy is usually a good thing, but not when it comes to making a quilt. Out of sight, out of mind and no sewing gets done."

Come out of the closet - all those unfinished quilts!! :)
We're all guilty.

Look at craft fairs for quilting help

Quiltstitcher.web-log.nl: Hand quilting: "I hope some day in the near future I can actually see someone hand quilting. To me it is still hard to find the method of hand quilting which gives me nice stitches( I am struggling with fabric bulk at seamallowances) and doesn't hurt my pelvis to much. At our course we were told to sit at a table and let the table support the quilt ring. But when I sit at a high chair my pelvis really acts up. I need to sit in my rest-chair and lean back a little to relax my pelvis. Unfortunately that causes pain in my shoulders when I quilt. Well, I keep searching for a good way for me to do it."

I would suggest looking at craft fairs or shops and asking there for help in technique - Or even quilting clubs as talked about below! :)

Quilting clubs are Great :)

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Patchwork of friendship
Women meet to stitch quilts and socialize at Waukee club
March 21, 2006

Kay Jamison knows exactly who to turn to when she has a quilting problem.

For nearly five years, the women who belong to Needles and Threads have made two Wednesdays of the month their quilting days. Jamison has been a member of the group since it began.

Last week, she showed the group a large quilt with a problem: the corners were puckering.

'I brought it in to get ideas,' said Jamison, 70, of West Des Moines. '(The women) here help you straighten (the problems) out.'

About 20 members gather twice a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waukee Public Library, 955 Warrior Lane, to quilt, learn new techniques or solve stitching problems. Some members tote their sewing machines to the sessions. Others work on projects they can do by hand.

Many of the women think of these Wednesdays as more than time to stitch. They consider it time for friendship.

'The women lift my spirit,' said Ali Gwinner, 55, of Waukee. 'Each one of (the women) is special and has a special gift. We're all pretty close.'

The group sometimes creates quilts for shelters, the Waukee Public Library and the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild auction. While part of the group's mission is to work on pojects together, the women also work on their own projects."

A great example of how a hobby - in this case quilting can bring people together and they can in turn help others - LOVE IT !

great place to see some quilts

My Web Times: "LA SALLE -- A quilt show in conjunction with the Illinois Valley Quilters' Guild's 'A Symphony of Quilts' will take place Saturday and Sunday during regular tours at Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh St.

Quilts will be featured during tours which will run hourly from noon to 3 p.m. For additional information, go online at www.illinoisvalleyquiltguild.com."

Get down to Hegeler Carus Mansion to see some great work, if your in the area this weekend.

A chance to have your quilts displayed

: "Security State Bank of North Dakota has announced plans for its annual quilt show April 3-14, 2006.

All local quilters are invited to display their modern and heirloom quilts and wall hangings at any Security State Bank branch.

All events are free, open to the public and will take place at the bank location.

Security State Bank of North Dakota sponsors its Quilt Show annually to honor their heritage as an independent community bank. The bank will also offer special rates and promotions during the Quilt Show."

Great way to get your quilts displayed if your in the area :)

Attack on Quilting!!

ladykalessia: Rant: On quilting economics: "Sewing and textile design has gone from something that everyone does (ie, sew their own clothes at home) to either a hobby, or a highly commodified skill (see: Project Runway). Because of this, and a weird, nostalgia-driven increase in interest in quilting, mostly by aging baby-boomer women, quilting has eclipsed sewing actual *garments* in popularity. Because, you know, *anyone* can sew a bunch of triangles together and call it a quilt, but it takes patience and some skill to put together a decent-looking jacket.

Nowadays, if you go to any commercial fabric store, like a Hancock Fabrics, JoAnn's, Beverleys, etc, you'll find that about 70% of the store is devoted to 'quilter cottons', which are the cheapest quality fabric known to man (usually something like 60% polyester, 40% cotton or similar) stamped cheaply on one side with some tiny print that disappears from several feet away, which are completely unsuitable for anything *but* quilt blocking. And because quilters are, for the most part, bored older women hobbyists with too much money on their hands, the stores get away with charging between $5 and $15 *a yard* for these cheap fabrics. (To give you an idea, I can get *nice* silk charmeuse satin for about $7 a yard if I know where to look.) So the profit margin on these fabrics is *huge*"

There are some valid points here - BUT there are also some not so valid points!!
People who quilt do it because they love it Not because they find it easier than sewing a jacket... To make a great quilt takes a lot of skill - And I'm sure there are many quilters out there who would be insulted to have their skill level being overlooked! A great quilt can not only be a quilt to put on the sofa or bed or even used to make a very warm jacket (shock horror) BUT it is also considered to be a peice of art... Quilters are working with DESIGN and using their creative talents to come up with beautiful quilts (one offs).

I also personally know many quilters who are any thing but middle aged women with too much money!! To reduce a group of people to this description is insane. I know quilters who have young children and want to make quilts for their kids to keep them warm and as keepsakes - they also do it because they have little money! Some of my friends actually make lots of money making quilts for other people!! In fact in know very few - if any quilters who would fit into your demeaning description.

If you have a problem with the price of material 'do some thing about it', ie: get a buyers group together, search the net for wholesale options or open the phone book etc., but don't blame quilters because their hobby/skill is popular at the moment!

In my opinion the price has gone up because the shops see the rise in quilting popularity and therefore know where the money is to be made. In other words they have made some smart commercial decisions!! These things work in cycles and eventually SEWING will also come full swing and rise in popularity!

More power to the Quilters !! :)

Great to see!

rangelstlouis: PASSION FOR QUILTING (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer): "Columbus native Teresa Singleton has a passion for quilting that's filled every room of her house and even inspired a major expansion."

Yes - Quilting can be very addictive!

Quilting is a great Hobby

Ren - So many projects, so little time (even while unemployed)...: "While I was out this morning (errands) , I stopped by the fabric store and looked at quilting stuff. Brice said I should make a quilt. Then his friend Beth showed me one that she had just made, and it was really simple but pretty. I may have to make one now, too. I am worried, like Jenny once said, that I already have too many hobbies. However, I found a pattern that I would like to use."

Quilting is the best hobby to have :)

Great 1st attempt at quilting

chymerikaen: Another day of crafting and babysitting.: "the bag was actually my first ever attempt at quilting and making a quilted bag. I'm very happy with how it turned out - next time I'll probably add a gusset to the bottom. Here's the interior - very simple with binding and no pockets. I used some leftover satin blanket binding for a strap because I didn't have any webbing on hand, and she's an impatient little imp."

Great first attempt at quilting - I'm sure any little girl would love it!

A new reason to quilt!

Welcome To The Jungle... - Quilts and Cakes: "Quilts are helping me lose weight!"

I love this - if you keep busy quilting you wont have time to EAT! :)

a quilt a day - wow

tunkcreekzoe: quilt: "quilt
I do quilting; I do a quilt a day."

A quilt a day is FAST work! :-)

Great sentiment

Craftacular: Quilting: "Keepsake Quilting - By Rachel Paxton

There's nothing quite like the feel of an old patchwork quilt that was lovingly crafted by hand and worn in gently by countless generations. Anyone can go to the store and buy a quilt, but not many people ever take the time to learn the ancient art of quilt making.

A quilt is not just a bed covering. A quilt symbolizes comfort, warmth, and security, and a quilt made by hand is cherished even more because of the work that went into making it."

This is a lovely sentiment which reminds us why we love to quilt!

quilting studio

textileartist: Studio: "Here is the view from the other end. I need to move the quilting table about 2 feet down the room, as it's getting a little squashy. That's my design wall in the back left corner, I need a bigger one. That one is a cheap canvas, which I covered with cheap fabric, and pin the fabric too. Works okay for now. Cluttered sewing table, cleanup required. I might go to the op shop and see if I can find some cheap furniture for storage."

Does your quilting studio look like this?

lovely sounding quilt

Tune Queen: It's been a while: "My quilting is coming along well too. I've almost completely finished to top of the quilt. All I need to do is make a border around the square designs. Once that's done, all I need to do is fill it, and the sew on the bottom piece. Luc will have a warm quilt :) It's very nice and all hand-made and hand-stitched. It's plaid squares, alternating with light blue squares. The border will be navy blue, which will match most of the plaid squares as they pretty well all have navy blue in them. Once it's done, I'll take a picture and post it online."

Great quilt being made here!

Quilting Art

***To Far Away Places...*** - CALL FOR ART: "This wonderful living museum/art gallery, http://tohonochulpark.org is having a show sometime this summer, featuring fabric art postcards. The theme is related to Arizona. You don't have to live here to participate. I saw the ad for it in the latest issue of Quilting Arts magazine....The postcards must be postmarked by April 1.
Now to scheme/dream/come up with something....
If I use some of my fabric up, it will free up some space for
MORE FABRIC."

Start your creative juices!

Quilting thimble resources

hillsdaleliver: Quilting thimble: "Quilting thimble
Wow! Just came back from an exhilerating time at Magic Mountain, which is a true rush park for anyone that wants to get their rollercoaster ride ON! Yeah, baby, what a rush! And then I get back and tried to find some more info on that one topic that is been troubling me, quilting thimble, and bammo. I found every site I wanted to on that topic right at my fingertips. That one hyperlink took me right there and led me to the promise land just like I was hoping. But it did take a while."

Great links on this site.

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