DaleD

Thanks for all the help Ladies, this is the first forum I have really ever participated in and can't believe the support I have gotten, really cool. And nice to meet another Canadian.

DaleD

Thanks Maureen, I will have to look for them when I go to the states again, I'm not sure if you can buy them in Canada.

All Thumbs

Thanks Maureen for explaining in more detail about my color catcher comment. I did not have computer on last night and should have checked for updates and inquries. Yes, the sheets I have been purchased at both a grocery store and Target. I use a Shout product and find that I can use them several times unless I have had a bad fader in purples and reds. It is amazing how much the sheet catches in the washing machine, even with normal sorted laundry. For my new fabrics, I find it absolutely necessary, even with some high-end materials.

MamaBear61

Wow, I just noticed where you are from. I am in Milverton and go through Heidelburg all the time. We will need to meet up sometime.

DaleD

Hi Lori, I would love to get together. Have you been quilting long because if you have I would love to talk to you about some things. I'm sure I don't do some things properly and would love some help with some of my quilting.

MamaBear61

I started making "quilts" in earnest about 11 years ago. My mother always gave each new family member a quilt and after she passed away someone had to pickup where she left off. The first ones I made were the simplest form of a "quilt" (two fabrics, usually flannel, with batt in the middle and tied with yarn). When I retired a few years ago I took up making more pieced tops and using my machine to do some very simple quilting. I now have more than one machine and two quilting frames (one for machine quilting, one for hand quilting, still need to learn this art). I will never accomplish what some members here are able to do but that is okay because I enjoy what I do. I am more than willing to share what experience I have. As for the "right" way to do things, well I wouldn't go that far, but I will help you with how I do it :lol: :oops:

DaleD

Wonderful, thanks we should set a time to get together. If you want to let me know when you are passing through Heidelberg you can see what I've done and maybe give me some pointers. Here is my phone number it might make it easier. 519-699-4979 Hope to talk soon Dale