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Forum: Main
03-19-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By judy5cents

Great to hear ideas that other guilds have done....

Great to hear ideas that other guilds have done. My thought is that this would be a public sale. I feel our guild members give so much already...We will see what ideas other members, of the committee...
Forum: Main
03-19-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By judy5cents

Fundraising idea....Thoughts????

I am on our guilds fundraising committee....our monthly dues mostly cover the cost of renting our meeting space, insurance and other guild expenses but we feel we need to fundraise to help cover the...
Forum: Main
02-27-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,964
Posted By judy5cents

Yes...this was my opinion as well....perhaps my...

Yes...this was my opinion as well....perhaps my friend is a secret member of the quilt police...lol or was being cautious.
Forum: Main
02-27-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,964
Posted By judy5cents

Is it okay to use wideback fabric for binding?

I am currently making two twin quilts. I am using wideback fabric for the back , it's good quality fabric from a quilt shop. I will have extra and was thinking of using if for binding. A friend told...
Forum: Main
02-09-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,016
Posted By judy5cents

Revised Quilting history

A huge thank you to those that have followed my previous thread and added valuable information regarding the history of quilting. As this is to be a presentation to my guild I have needed to edit to...
Forum: Main
02-08-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,016
Posted By judy5cents

I would like to add in designers like Kaffe...

I would like to add in designers like Kaffe Fassett and Tula Pink but was not able to find information about when they started designing fabric and patterns. It has been a challenge to find dates
Forum: Main
02-06-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,016
Posted By judy5cents

Thank you so much for the added information. I...

Thank you so much for the added information. I will try to update my timelime and repost it. I was thinking this would be a 15 minute talk....now i think it could go much longer.
Forum: Main
02-06-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,016
Posted By judy5cents

Thank you for the additions to my list Iceblossom...

Thank you for the additions to my list Iceblossom and Julia. I will be sure to update the history list. I am finding it challenging to find accurate starting dates.
Thimbleberries for sure , I...
Forum: Main
02-06-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,016
Posted By judy5cents

Quilting history in the last 40 years

I am gathering information for a presentation for my quilt guild. I thought it would be interesting to look at how quilting has changed in recent years. I chose to focus on the last 40 years as the...
Forum: Pictures
11-26-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,309
Posted By judy5cents

Strings of a feather flock together quilt

I made a few feather blocks using a free pattern designed by Anna Maria Horner. While I liked the feathers, I did not want to make an entire quilt from them. I combined them with my love of string...
Forum: Main
08-03-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,315
Posted By judy5cents

We had a night where everyone was asked to bring...

We had a night where everyone was asked to bring in one of their first quilts for show and tell. That was fun , the stories were great. I agree, call on your members . We have had member trunk shows,...
Forum: Links and Resources
08-03-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By judy5cents

Thank you. I am up to episode 7. Like to listen...

Thank you. I am up to episode 7. Like to listen while I sew.
Forum: Pictures
07-16-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,036
Posted By judy5cents

Very pretty quilt. Boxy stars is a free pattern...

Very pretty quilt. Boxy stars is a free pattern on Bonnie Hunters quiltville site. Very easy pattern, I have made 3 of these and will likely make it again.
Forum: Main
06-19-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
Posted By judy5cents

Hi....I use a paper foundation, either phone book...

Hi....I use a paper foundation, either phone book pages or plain newsprint. I like this as it keeps the strings straighter. I am using a 6 1/2 block as I have a square ruler this size and it makes...
Forum: Pictures
06-18-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4,051
Views: 2,475,871
Posted By judy5cents

Here are some scrap quilts that I have recently...

Here are some scrap quilts that I have recently completed.

The first is a wonky star and nine patch quilt that I made for my great niece who is due to be born in August
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Next is wonky...
Forum: Main
06-18-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
Posted By judy5cents

How many quilt blocks are in a bag of strings?

I have been making many string quilts lately and have been gifted with bags of strings from a few of my guild members.

As I sorted them by colors into smaller bags, I came across quite a large...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-19-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 34,877
Posted By judy5cents

Yes, the scraps keep growing, especially when you...

Yes, the scraps keep growing, especially when you share your love of string quilts at your guild and then are given bags and bags of strings!

I have sorted the strings by color and am using them...
Forum: Pictures
05-04-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By judy5cents

The last quilt was one that I saw on someone's...

The last quilt was one that I saw on someone's blog and I have not seen it anywhere else. She did hers with more colors but in the same style with each row one color. Thanks for the comments, I am...
Forum: Pictures
05-03-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By judy5cents

Thanks...I might do that as I still have plenty...

Thanks...I might do that as I still have plenty of strings left😀
Forum: Pictures
05-02-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,500
Posted By judy5cents

Strings and more strings

I have been having lots of fun making string quilts from strings that were given to me by members of my guild. These will be used as community donation quilts and given either to the cancer ward at...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-21-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 530
Posted By judy5cents

Hello from Kamloops!

Hello from Kamloops!
Forum: Main
01-21-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,910
Posted By judy5cents

I have long admired the "Dogs in Sweaters"...

I have long admired the "Dogs in Sweaters" pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. Bought it on Friday and completed my first dog yesterday. The sewing is easy....once you do all the cutting. One inch...
Forum: Main
03-06-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,651
Posted By judy5cents

I amazed myself with what I was able to...

I amazed myself with what I was able to accomplish this weekend. I basted and quilted two child size quilts that I will donate to my guild for charity quilts. I also cut all my left over backing from...
Forum: Main
10-31-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By judy5cents

I have a clover needle threader and found that it...

I have a clover needle threader and found that it works best on a hard surface such as a table,not so well on arm of the couch. Also some needles especially quilting needles are too short. I found...
Forum: Main
08-29-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,909
Posted By judy5cents

I love glue basting....now is a great time to...

I love glue basting....now is a great time to stock up at back to school time it is usually on sale somewhere.
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