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Group created by Spotlight on June 9, 2009

Tags:  quilting

Whether you make cot quilts, lap quilts, king sized bed quilts or mini art quilts - if you love quilting, this is the group for you!

Discussion Topics (5)

swap / barter shop
Topic started by Shellwells on July 9, 2010
Hi Everyone
I would like to get some feedback on anyone who might be interested in doing a swap barter club. The idea is we could start by doing a 12inch block and swapping with members in the group. Let me know if your interested. Kind regards patchwork freak,
 Michelle
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Topic started by Sharonaquilts on April 21, 2010
Hi Anyone interested in supporting Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council - Quilt show included 
We would love to hear from you, for more information
Please see www.york-services.com.au/york-quilting [york-services.com.au]
ANY TAKERS
Topic started by Shellwells on April 20, 2010
I HAVENT BEEN ON THE SITE FOR A FEW MONTHS AND WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE NO HAS EVEN RESPONDED TO MY QUANDRY, HOPING TO GAIN SOMEONES ATTENTION SOON.
 
Quilting Quandry!
Topic started by Shellwells on Feb. 27, 2010
Hi to everyone, I would like some tips on hand quilting.  When doing this should I be pulling the thread through the three layers or just the top and the wadding. Not exactly sure  Any suggestions would be greatand pics would be wonderful. Michelle
 
PERCY THE TANK ENGINE
Topic started by pepamint01 on March 7, 2010
I'm looking for a Percy (from Thomas the Tank Engine) cot panel. I can only find Thomas. Please if anyone knows where i can get any help would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou so much :) My contact is pepamint1000@hotmail.com.

    • posted by dinkedi on Nov. 22, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Hey does anyone know where to find good applique panels and patterns? I really like odd and unusual designs - whatever!!
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    • posted by jpecenicic on Nov. 27, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Aprons are in and there are some great patterns in the mags. Same for runners some nice ones around. I'm agree with Janetdiaz bags are a great gift.
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    • posted by bronk on Nov. 25, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Can anyone recommend a good book showing all the basic tecniques for quilting patterns?
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    • posted by Shirls55 on Feb. 9, 2010Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Came across this book which is great: 200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets by Susan Briscoe. You can get a copy from amazon.com for around US$7. Highly recommended!
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    • posted by shortiehunt on March 11, 2010Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • a good book from spotlight called "show me how to quilt" sells for $24.95. found all instructions very easy to follow.
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    • posted by Bentdragonfly on May 4, 2010Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • I used the womens weekly beginers qulting book for my second quilt do not know that much but learned lots of great simpe techniques and easy to understand
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    • posted by Pauline on Nov. 25, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Are you a quilter or a topper?
      I'm a topper- have 16 tops that need quilting but I'm not that keen on the quilting part of it-I'd rather make the top bit & then move on.
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    • posted by gertrude on Nov. 26, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • I'm atopper to, but I persevere & finish them. Not as good as some would do them, but at least I finish them.
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    • posted by Pauline on Nov. 27, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • I finish evry project I start except the quilting- I'm waiting for the good fairy to come & do them all for me!
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    • posted by greenstone177 on Nov. 26, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Hey Pauline - I'm a fellow topper!!! I'm not that good on quiling - plus I tense up too much and it makes my neck and shoulders ache. But I do love piecing!
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    • posted by jpecenicic on Nov. 27, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • I have made many a quilt top, always had the ones I really need professional quilted, it is getting so expensive to do that so I have started having a try myself and its not all that hard, you just need a little patience. Start with basic stitching in the ditch or 1/4" in from the ditch line to define it a little. Or use tape to mark where you are wanting to stitch 'Cross Hatching'. On goes the 'Walking Foot' and your off. A few other secrets if you need to know.
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    • posted by TwoCheesePlease on Nov. 26, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • I'm a topper too, but I find what helps is sending them off to be quilted! It's more expensive but I figure hey, at least they get done and they look great too!
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    • posted by jpecenicic on Nov. 27, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Yes! Holly I do get mine done, on special quilts. As they say "A quilt is not a quilt until it is quilted" and how true is that saying, it changes the look completely and makes a plain pieced top into a work of art. Happy stitching.
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    • posted by Sharonaquilts on March 20, 2010Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Hi
      If you're interested in different for next Christmas there's a really great pattern for (fabric) home made re-useable Christmas Bon Bons.

      www.thepatchworkstudio.com.au - they also have table runners etc but the Bon Bons
      are fantastic and can be filled with gift appropriate to your guests.
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    • posted by Sharonaquilts on Feb. 13, 2010Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Lots of people do the same. Send them off to a long arm quilter and enjoy seeing the finished project whilst working on th enext top.
      www.mdr-quiltingservices.com.au
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    • posted by janetdiaz on Nov. 25, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • Hi Holly, I'm making some gorgeous bags for Christmas presents this year. A girl can never have too many bags!
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    • posted by Pauline on Nov. 27, 2009Flag as inappropriate Inappropriate
    • what bags are you making? your own pattern, purchased pattern, embellished? details.....please :-)
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