- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-23 14:23:12-04
I did email her, and had a reply, but please mention to verify my address. It's unit 11, at 6100 Montevideo rd
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Re:Ornament Tree
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-23 14:17:21-04
Tennye, Ruth has extra blocks from Betty. I am talking with her on chat and have told her. If you don't get it just email her.
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-23 14:09:46-04
Thanks for all your compliments. I have found I enjoy applique, and am going to try one of the precut kits my Mom had and see if I can do a whole quilt.
Re:ornament tree is finished
- Re:ornament tree is finished - 2008-08-23 13:48:48-04
Wow others are finished and I'm still waiting for ornaments? At least I have excuse!!
Re:ornament tree is finished
- Re:ornament tree is finished - 2008-08-23 13:26:40-04
Your quilt is great, and I love the window too, I think I may have to borrow that idea, hope you don't mind, it incorporates Anna's lovely gift into the quilt so nicely. Cheers Joyce
Re:ornament tree is finished
- Re:ornament tree is finished - 2008-08-23 12:10:25-04
Cute, cute, cute. I love it. It is very well done and congratulations on being done so quickly.
What a cool quilt love it and the colours pat Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-23 10:42:57-04
Hi Pat...
love the fans.......i just love fans ....the colours are all great and it looks so intricate,,,,good job.....
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-23 10:32:09-04
Hi JO,
Just seen your christmas ornments now i am back from hols.What a lovely idea.Thinks they look great.
Sue
ornament tree is finished
- ornament tree is finished - 2008-08-23 10:31:13-04
Hi Ladies....
my tree is finished for good or bad......all ready for xmas.....now onto those ufo@s
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-23 04:22:41-04
I will send one out to you again today if I get a chance after putting my grandsons on the bus for their next leg of their journey. We got to have them for 2 weeks. If I dont get it done today it wont get done until next week as we have to go pick the boys up again tomorrow and drive them home. But will do my best to get it mailed soon, soon, soon.
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-22 17:24:01-04
Diane,
Thanks for the list, I counted my own twice that is why I had 18. I still do not have one from Betty, but I do have one from everyone else.
Tennye
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 17:15:08-04
Well, I am starting work on mine as soon as I can. I have been sort of busy for a while and I just finished a raggedy quilt today and I am working on a little rail fence as well. I as still waiting for the one from Betty though so I won't be able to finish it until that one comes. Unless I don't get one from her.
Tennye
Friday, August 22, 2008
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 11:44:05-04
Pat that is Aussie Christmas - temp in high 30s, thoughts of beach. Too hot for hot lunch.
but the poor Santas still get dressed up in the traditional costume and suffer the heat.
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 10:57:33-04
Here is another picture showing how fast the river was running. The kids thought it was great fun. Nana thought she had lost her mind volunteering to supervise them in that water. Good thing there are big rocks to hold onto or Tori would have been on a lovely ride over the rapids. Which by the way they did go down on tubes over and over and over and over againPost edited by: usannda, at: 2008/08/22 15:59
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 10:51:46-04
you have no idea how hot it is then if you wish for 31c. While camping last week with the grandkids it was 42c. The only way to manage was to put our lawn chairs in the river where there was some shade from a tree and relax. It was a little hectic with 6 grandkids and the river running high, but we managed to not loose even one over the rapids.Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/08/22 15:53
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 10:09:35-04
Hey how is it be in that Temp, warm, hot all over. BOL.
I only got working with my Ornaments, Wall Hanging, apologies NO Tree or Wreath Quilt. The colours so colourful to work with on grey wet English Summer days.
No deadlines, targets to meet, we will watch this space until Christmas, or later.
No Panic, we all have Ornaments, exciting exchange
with friends.Jo
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-22 07:24:18-04
OK, next August you all come here, we'll shop and exchange and quilt, then shop and exchange and quilt again. Big quilting bee at my house. August 2009.
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 04:39:49-04
AND since it is 31C (90+f) outside today who is thinking xmas trees. I want the beach!!!
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-22 04:38:56-04
AND since it is 31C (90+f) outside today who is thinking xmas trees. I want the beach!!!
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-21 23:27:29-04
Phew Joyce. I was worried I might let the Aust team down, but doesnt sound like I will be the only one running late.
I am thinking though.
Marilyn
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-21 23:23:54-04
Pat, she will have to phone all of us and we will come too.
With bargains like that who wouldnt want to buy more for their stash - just because it is a bargain.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-21 14:15:10-04
Well Anna, I work by Lens Mill which is a discount store here. Every summer they have a tent sale, and I bought 4 yds for 9.99, 3 yds for 7.78, 3 yds for 7.78 and 3yds for 7.40 , all Timeless Treasures,which I like, and one matches a fabric I already have, in the same line.
Next Feb when I retire they will notice a drop in sales. My friend will have to phone me when the tent sale starts.
12yds for $40.63 including tax , who could resist?
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-21 10:15:55-04
I am laughing because that is what happens to me. I promise myself I wont buy any more fabric and then I get some free time and what do I do? I find fabulous fabric like Northcotts new Le Spring Bouquet and I buy the whole lot to make a quilt I cant get to for years. Oh what a life we live.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-21 07:54:33-04
Marilyn, I'll bet you don't like NOT HAVING ENOUGH TIME TO JUST QUILT.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-21 09:13:25-04
Thank you Ladies.
I have enjoyed reading your comments.
Only we know every little stitch, others see Quilt
as a whole picture.
LOL Jo
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-21 07:50:34-04
Kathy, it would be a perfect pattern for you the flower lady . And you could probably do it lake Marilyn with different flowers throughout. Maybe you could print all your own flower pictures onto fabric and really make it yours.
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-21 07:46:15-04
It is turned under, but the bigger pieces had the freezer paper underneath and the stems had the freezer paper on top. Have not tried raw edge YET! But I plan to learn everything before I use all my fabric, about age 125. Except I just bought another 12 yards on sale, bored on my lunch hour, so spent $40.00 selfishly on beautiful fabric.
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-21 07:40:31-04
Sheial, just saw yours too. Looks great, yep I like the presents idea. Have to figure out mine someday.
And don't worry about the challenge Diane, this here Canadian is not moving too swiftly at the moment. Will be November before I even look at blocks, maybe I will have them all by then.
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-21 01:52:07-04
Hi Shelia,
Way to go, looks great! love the packages underneath
{Hugs]
Suzy
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-21 00:59:55-04
The only one I haven't received as yet is from Anna.
If you read this Anna I am in no hurry as I know that you have not been well and I am not sure how I am going to put them together , I might not start until November sometime.
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-21 00:15:03-04
Sheila your tree looks really good. Well done on the log cabins in the tree.
And no, I dont think you have overdone the decorating. After all it is Christmas and that what we do. Love the way you have used the fabric in the window at the top.
Looking good, and UK well on the way with the challenge it seems.
Marilyn
Re:Graeme\'s Quilt
- Re:Graeme\'s Quilt - 2008-08-20 17:05:12-04
Anna
Thank you for the wonderful site.......
So many beautiful quilt and so many scrap quilt --
you know how I love scrap quilts.
I know I will be trying some of those.
Diane
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Re:applique fan class
- Re:applique fan class - 2008-08-20 16:26:54-04
Wow first attempt????? very lovely.
When are you going to come give lessons???
Is it turned applique or raw edge??
Diane
Re:Ornament Tree
- Re:Ornament Tree - 2008-08-20 16:23:05-04
Love it - Love it - Love it........
What more can I say????
Guess I could say come do mine or can I sent you the blocks.... BOL BOL
Guess I should get going on it so us Americans don't loose the challange.
Diane
Re:Graeme\'s Quilt
- Re:Graeme\'s Quilt - 2008-08-20 14:54:32-04
That is great and your right it looks very easy. I may have to give it a try.
Tennye
applique fan class
- applique fan class - 2008-08-20 10:02:52-04
My first attempt at applique from a class I took through the quilt guild
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-20 09:50:58-04
ok here goes a try at posting my garden maze quilt, not quilted yet.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-20 08:57:24-04
Thank you so very much for this trick. I need to go out today and will pick up some mole skin and give it try. Better than the 1/4 foot with guide. Again thank you. Debra
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-20 08:50:58-04
Come on now, yours will be just as beautifu;l as everyone else's, so it will be your beauty not anyone elses. Debra
Ornament Tree
- Ornament Tree - 2008-08-20 04:26:52-04
Okay, here is my tree. The picture isn't great I'll try to re take it later. Now have to figure out how I'll finish it off, the size right now is 43 x 43 inches.
SuzyPost edited by: suzyq.2, at: 2008/08/20 09:45
Re:Graeme\'s Quilt
- Re:Graeme\'s Quilt - 2008-08-19 22:36:45-04
Tennye,
The pattern was in Australian Country Threads Volume 6 No 11, and the instructions were quite easy to follow. It's called Arlington Braid. If you decide to try it pm me
Joy
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-19 22:28:12-04
I only haven't received Betty's, but I only need 16 as I'm doing the wreath, so thats ok.
Joy
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Re:Sewing machine features
- Re:Sewing machine features - 2008-08-19 15:26:07-04
Yes, do visit. You can register for free; then you can read and write in the general discussion and write in the chat. (How about some of you that can't post here because you have the free membership coming to join us. You don't have to take a class, but there is a free one).
Kathy
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-19 12:46:16-04
Tennye then you are looking too close, and being too critical of your own work. I figure I am human and certainly not perfect so how could my work be? And who is going to look that close and actually notice other than yourself?
If you want perfect then use prairie points, I find they turn out good every time.
Re:Sewing machine features
- Re:Sewing machine features - 2008-08-19 12:40:33-04
Good going Marily, very few of the members are joining in on the weekly subject . More input is needed from everyone to keep it going. Chris and Tennye can't do it all. The site is for us, and they are trying to make us all better. The only input is Marilyn, Kathy, Debra, Sue90, on a regular basis. Interesting subjects, and questions and answers.
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-19 12:26:21-04
Ok Marilyn, I will see what I can do about taking a picture. I think it is the one I have layered waiting to be quilted, suppose to be done by now. So I will see if I can lay it out and take a picture tomorroq. It is pretty, but my corners are not exact either, apparently nobody's were ( at the retreat), there is a flaw in the pattern.
I have signed for next years retreat to learn New York Beauty, learn paper piecing from a pro! Now that will be another challenge.
And you can call it a mud map if you want, I figured out what you meant without a problem.
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-19 11:49:55-04
My definition of Mud Map. Very Aussie thing to say. Out in the bush, when asking for directions, they always drew a map in the dirt, then if it had been raining would have been a mud map.
I like this definition Marilyn's Mud Map her directions for her quilt. Cheers Joyce
Sewing machine features
- Sewing machine features - 2008-08-19 11:08:08-04
I hope it is ok to mention this here.
Over at Quilting Weekly this week Chris is leading a topic on sewing machines. What features you have or would recommend to someone new to quilting and looking to buy a sewing machine or anyone thinking of replacing their machine. Why not pop over there and let people know what machine features you would recommend. See if we all have the same basic needs (and wants).
It could prove to be a great help for anyone looking at buying a new machine, particularly if they are new to quilting and dont know what features to look out for. And a place to refer people to if they come on to this site asking about buying a machine.
Marilyn
Re:Graeme\'s Quilt
- Re:Graeme\'s Quilt - 2008-08-19 07:31:25-04
Joy, this is beautiful, I am sure he loves it, I know my hubby would and so would my Dad. Love the pattern, it eludes me as to how to do that one. You did a great job.
Tennye
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-19 08:05:40-04
Hi Tennye
I to have received 18 that would be everyone who was on the list.... as the list of 19 included your own name.
Here are the names on my list
1. Ruth
2. Anna
3. Jo
4. Sue M
5. Suzy J
6. Sheila
7. Diane
8. Helena
9. Joyce
10. Joy
11. Marilyn
12. Jean
13. Pat
14. BJ
15. Debra
16. Tennye
17 Michelle
18. Betty
19. Maria
Hope this will help everyone figure out if they have received all of their ornament blocks.
DianePost edited by: Threads, at: 2008/08/19 13:08
Re:Floral Noodles
- Re:Floral Noodles - 2008-08-19 07:26:30-04
Marilyn,
It is great, and looks like it was a lot of work. I like the term mud map although I have never heard it before. I have always called that a rough draft.
Tennye
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-19 07:52:03-04
I love so many aspects of quilting but I have to agree with those of you who have said I hate binding. The only finish that I don't mind is to bring the back up and fold and use it for a binding. If I have to make binding and add it. I am not good at it, and as far as I can see it never looks good.
Tennye
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-19 07:21:14-04
Nicely done, I shall start work on mine as soon as I get them all. I still don't have the one from Betty. Or whoever it is that is doing hers. I only have 18. Looking forward to getting them put together.
Tennye
Monday, August 18, 2008
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-18 15:07:01-04
Deb, I have a piece of thick moleskin stuck to the faceplate of my machine at exactly the distance I need to achieve the 1/4 inch seam. Here is the trick. Cut two strips of fabric 2 1/4 inches wide. Sew it with the moleskin at 1/4 inch from the needle. Press the sewn strip and it should measure 4 inches. If it doesnt, move the moleskin either in a little to make a smaller seam allowance, or out to make a larger seam allowance. I had to fiddle with mine, but now its in place all I have to do is run the fabric along it and my seams are very accurate. Hope this helps a bit.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-18 15:00:50-04
Pat, Im not sure what instructions Kathy gave you but I have been using one way of joining the ends of my binding for awhile now and it is pretty easy. If you like I will scan the page from my book and post it.
I would happily trade machine quilting for binding. Now all you have to do is talk hubby into moving to Merritt and we are all set!!!
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-18 14:22:28-04
Anna, I will send you a quilt to machine quilt for me and I will bind all yours by hand. I love doing the hand part of the binding. It means it's finished!!!! and now I can start another, and I enjoy sitting sewing by hand anyway.
And finding the fabric is no problem, I keep all the pieces from the quilt in a bin until it is complete with label. I cut the stips from the left overs, join them on an angle usually about every 12-15 inches, press it in half, wrap it around a cardboard in a basket and start sewing it on, my only problem is the final join on an angle, but Kathy gave instructions I shall try, then just fold to bzck anad sit and relax and stitch. It's fun , then its done!
Re:Corners
- Re:Corners - 2008-08-18 10:13:44-04
Call round for cuppa, SHOW me. BOL
Promise I will keep trying.
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-18 09:57:14-04
Thank you for compliments, She, I cannot
take any credit for Star, a Gift from Suzy, she knows I do not like wee pieces.
Joyce I took the easy way out, quilting, putting together easy, although I did achieve 20 corners.
Now made twisted rope hanging with tassel on the end for each side,
really puts the finishing touch.
Now put safely away until December.
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-18 09:58:12-04
take any credit for Star, a Gift from Suzy, she knows I do not like wee pieces.
Joyce I took the easy way out, quilting, putting together easy, although I did achieve 20 corners.
Now made twisted rope hanging with tassel on the end for each side,
really puts the finishing touch.
Now put safely away until December.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-18 05:00:35-04
Well, I fret over the 1/4 inch seams,and scant 1/4 inch, even with a 1/4 sram guide. Dislike it. I have been doing rail fence block for the batik club and not enjoying it. 1/4 in are necessary, so I best get use to it . Deb.Post edited by: dtraut, at: 2008/08/18 10:02
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-18 07:32:59-04
Hi Jo.
trust you to come up with this idea - it looks great- whilst i am still working on the tree, but my star - what a nightmare- yours looks real good - mine is a flop but i have used it anyway as its the third attempt - ha ha -
Re:Corners
- Re:Corners - 2008-08-18 06:49:50-04
This is pretty much the way I do it and my corners are always good. But I use 1/4 inch seam .
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-18 04:50:54-04
What a great idea, really sbows offwell. Love it.
Debra
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-17 17:00:49-04
http://www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=1671
This link has lots of information on binding. I haven't looked at each one.
Kathy
Post edited by: kquilts, at: 2008/08/17 22:04Post edited by: kquilts, at: 2008/08/17 22:12
Re:teflon sheet
- Re:teflon sheet - 2008-08-17 16:30:22-04
Joy, I use Baking Paper, there is one at Aldi, it is wider than Glad Bake and works better I think than the one I bought at the craft fair. There is a lot on a roll will last for ages. I also use it on my embroideries so I do not melt the designs. I did that a few times and was not happy.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-17 16:23:44-04
My favorite part is picking the pattern and the fabrics. I don't much like all the cutting and getting the piles sorted into order.
With the bindings i saw on Simply Quilting one day how to do it and have never gone wrong, you do just need to see someone do it is person and you will get it.
Anna, I sometimes sew my binding down by machine, especially if the quilt is going to be washed heaps, and lucky for me they are. I sew the binding 2 1/4 doubled onto the back of the quilt and then fold over to the front and using matching cotton to the binding on top and matching to the back in the bobbin I sew around in no time. I have also used a fancy embroidery stitch in variagated cotton to add interest, looks like you did it on purpose and were just not being lazy.
The pillow case way is good too, put back and front facing sew around leaving a hole for turning then after turned slip stitch hole then sew straignt line around the edge about 3/8 then sort of looks like binding.
WHat would I do without Simply Quilts, even though watching it for about the third time, still learning things I must have missed before.
I also use the quilting spray when putting my quilt sandwich together. I use the table and add the ironing board to give a bit more width and spray the batting, put the back on and then the front. Works for me, but hubby and cats leave home when I start to spray. Apparently a bit toxic, I possibly get high on it, hey! quilt is half finished when getting to that stage.
I am ready to start another quilt now, Joy of Joys I can sit and pick the fabric and designs. I really love that part.
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-17 16:08:50-04
Jo, you have done so well. It is fantastic, now the bar has been lifted for the rest of us. Really have to get our thinking caps on now. Not sure I can compare to yours. Really wonderful, just love it. Just sit here for a while longer thinking, thinking. Then probably do the tree, take the easy way out. Joyce
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-17 15:40:18-04
My part of making a quilt I dont like to do is the binding. I hate the whole thing, from trying to estimate how much to make, making the darn thing, sewing it on and especially I hate hand sewing it to the other side. Hate, hate hate, all of it. I even hate deciding what fabric to use for the binding. I have seen in one of my books that you can fold in the front and back and sew the edge and not bind a quilt at all and I am going to try that on some of the Christmas quilts Im making this year. If it works and looks good I may never make a binding again. hehehe, I wish!!!
The most favorite, exciting part for me is planning the quilt and shopping for just the right fabric. I guess by some of the answers here Im not alone it this.
Great question!!!!
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-17 14:51:11-04
Hey Pat, fellow Canadian, how about if we have a friendly competition with the USA girls and the overseas girls to see which lot of ladies can be the first to get their projects done? A little National Pride might just force us off our butts, oooops maybe I mean on our butts at our machines. I know I could use some kind of push to put making the wreath at the top of my to do list.
Something to think about, hugs, Anna
Re:Christmas Ornaments
- Re:Christmas Ornaments - 2008-08-17 13:52:16-04
We had a deadline of August for the swap, which we all managed through the strife in our lives.
Is there a deadline for putting them together Ruth? That could be the real test with only ourselves to crack the whip.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-17 13:49:12-04
I'm with Kathy, sandwiching the quilt is the hardest and most boring part. I do not baste, just pin, because I use a Qsnap floor frame which i think holds it firm without basting, and I start in the middle and work out. but just the whole layering thing I find hard work. Once it is done and in the frame, then I thread a dozen needles, then look at for at least a day to let it talk of which way to quilt it for sure.
I also hate trimming half square triangles, or any blocks, becuae they should just be perfect by magic and not need trimming. But I learned they must be trimmed or squared up or the whole quilt will be a waste of time cause it will be ugly.
Re:I like making Quilts, BUT
- Re:I like making Quilts, BUT - 2008-08-16 15:40:49-04
The part that bothers me the most is the quilt sandwich . For big quilts, I have to put the layers on the floor to baste. It hurts my knees. But even smaller quilts bother, because I do them on a bed and it is a lot of bending over.
After seeing multiple directions for the corners, I did get it. Jo, what you need is to have someone show you in person. I don't have time now to search for a video at this time, but there must be one somewhere.
Because most of my quilts have been given as Christmas gifts, I can't put off any of it too long.
Kathy
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