8 things I would like to thank the Quilting Board for .....
 

Inspiration to try new things - I never have a shortage of new ideas thanks to all of you.

1) For introducing me to spray basting!
2) For letting me know that about a single hole (stitch) plate for my sewing machine - piecing is so much easier now.
3) That I do not have to iron my binding before sewing it on
4) Tutorials - I have used about 4 of them!
5) Pictures - I am a visual learner and I love having my morning coffee and looking at all our creations
6) The ability to buy and sell - why not support our sister/fella quilters
7) Encouragement and recognition that my personal quilting is not too shabby
8) The ability to help others when they are in need of a block or two, or to know where to find something

It was Canadian Thanksgiving yesterday and I am thankful for all of you!

This is a great place to be. Every so often I learn something new.

My thought exactly:). Well written, thank you for reminding us.

Can I add to your list ????
9) Elmers school glue for basting a quilt together

Wow, great minds think alike! I was working on a quilt this morning that was never meant to be a quilt. I used all the techniques and ideas I learned on QB to put it together. I was thinking of posting pictures when I was done and listing all the ideas and techniques I learned from all of you that went into making this quilt. Thank you for your post, and happy Thanksgiving from a Canadian living in the US.

written so true. thank you all.

I have been reading about this one but just haven't taken the bull by the horns to try it. Do you like it?

Right there with ya, sister!!! Happy quilting!

How nice of you to take the time to say "thank you." I agree. I have learned so many things, including an appreciation for kindness.

Where's the "like" button? I agree with all the things that you all have said.

My additions to this list:
making mug rugs and other small projects to gain experience
advice available when I need it
all the quilting info that's available here or on other websites

I agree too!!! Carslo, I LOVED using the washable glue method before getting my longarm...saved a lot of time!!!!

Amen,I agree with all of you, First thing i read in the morning last thing I read at nights. Thank, to all of you

Yes, very much so, don't think I will ever go back to spray basting again. I first used the Elmers Clear School Glue, it was a little thin and left 'trails'. The I purchased a larger bottle of Elmers White School Glue, and I like this one so much better....I hold the bottle high and barely squeeze the bottle, I find I like a very thin drizzle, but a fairly good amount of drizzle. Then you just smooth down your fabric and wait for it to dry. Once both sides are sandwiched I personally allow the entire quilt to dry over night. Then I free motion quilt to my hearts content. No gummie needles. and when I am all done with the binding I throw the whole thing in the washer.....It comes out beautiful

I really like the ability to see so many people's work. Yes, Thank you much!

Such simple little things to say but mean so much. I too am thankful for this forum because it is so nice and uplifting to read such kind words about each others work. As a new quilter I have learned so much from all of you. Thank you.

And I'd like to add another:

I am thankful for learning that magic erasers clean an iron, well....like MAGIC!

I'm so thankful for this board for the sisterhood it brings. If one of us has a problem, everyone helps out. If someone won an award, everyone cheers them on. There's nothing like this board!!!

I think the thing im greatful for is the friends ive made.
Ive meet the nicest people, made somelasting bonds too.
thru these friends, ive learned so much, and not justt quilting.
i look forward to meeting with quilty friends and writing to you all on
This line. I used to hear people say oh my computer friend.
yeah, like they really exist. Well...they do. Some of you ive never met, or for that
Matter talked to, but i write to you all the time. Some of you i talk to every once in awhile,
Some every day. Some i see every week, some a few times a year. But...you're all my friends.
And ones i can always go to for quilty advice. I get to go to a
Quilt show every day when all ofyou show me your beautiful work.
Then we have days with fab recipies.
You're all the best. Thank you for being my friens.

I agree and thanks for posting.

2) For letting me know that about a single hole (stitch) plate for my sewing machine - piecing is so much easier now.


Can some one please share with me what this is? How is it different than the regular plate, I meam what kind of a differnece does it make in piecing? Thanks in advance for the help ladies.

The Janome machines (don't know about other brands) have a single hole stitch plate where the needle can only be placed in the center position. This keeps the machine (and the wide feed dogs) from eating fabric when you are piecing -- especially at the beginning. You can also use a scrap of fabric to start sewing on before you start piecing (these are variously called sew-ons, sew-offs or leaders and enders.

me too, me too!! the list is endless of things I've learned and still want to learn and do thanks to all the ladies
and gents on this site willing to share their ideas and talent. Its so appreciated by be, since I have learned by
reading, and this site and youtube. Thanks to all of you who share your photos and stories!!

I, too, am thankful for the quilting board for all the reasons stated above and specifically one more. When my dear friend, Jan Rutherford's husband passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, so many of you reached out to let her know she was not alone. Such good people here.

None of my friends quilt, do not belong to a guild but I can alway go to the quilting board to learn, for advice, to have a laugh, to see beautiful quilts, to follow informative links, to follow tutorials, to blow off steam and to make great friends and, though I've never met you personally, I feel I know you and can depend on you.

I agree with all you listed. If I have a problem, just want to vent, or want to share something, this is the place to be. Thanks for listing.

I couldn't agree more. Since I became a member it has given me so much help & inspiration that it would take me forever to list all my thank yous. I had so much trouble with a quilt I was making when I first joined this Board (I was a newbie then & probably will be for a while yet) & my DH suggested I put it out there on this forum. I had answers from across this fantastic world & they were all so helpful & helped me finish the quilt. Thank you to all & the other thing is I love looking at everyone's wonderful quilts. They are such an inspiration.

Love this board - you have made some very good points!

Well said carslo. Many times I have said that even though I have been at a machine most of my life, this board has taught me so much.

And for QB members like you, Carslo, who have blogs where I can roam even more & see more beautiful work, such as your watercolor & Box of Chocates.

I too appreciate the education we get from each other for FREE! Such lovely people, always willing to help and sometimes keep us from making mistakes by being willing to tell us what they did that didn't work as well as all the wonderful suggestions for things that do work. Love the tutorials, pictures, funny stuff, and just general comraderie. Thanks so much to all of you for taking the time to make my day!

I certainly agree with all of you and want to thank you all. My 85 year old mom says she doesn't know how I quilt all alone. I do not have friends outside of QB that quilt and I do not belong to a guild. In her time thay all got together to quilt each others quilts. I remember playing underneath the quilt they would be working on. She had 4 or 5 quilting friends. What do we have here, 100's if not more? I don't feel like I am alone. I don't post much but I certainly enjoy my time with you each morning and sometimes night.

Well, I can't read this and fail to add my thanks and agree with all the comments made here already! I was also a new quilter when I found this board and there is just no putting into words the world of difference it has made having all the encouragement and support that we find here.
But for me the main thing is acceptance and courage to be myself in my quilting and to keep letting my fabrics talk to me and not be afraid to listen. LOL... I make some fairly "unique" quilts and you are all so supportive and that means so much!!
I also love having the opportunity here to reach out to others and share ideas, fabrics and my support when it's needed.

Like Rhonda Lee, all of you are my quilting friends. Right after I started quilting, at age 75, I discovered this board. I have learned so very much here! Were it not for you, I probably would have given up on quilting. Now I quilt, at least for a few minutes every day. I have lots of work in progress and am having so much fun quilting. When I have a quilting question, I look here. So far, I haven't had to ask, the answers are already here. I always check the Board on my iPad when I get in bed. The Board is my favorite bedtime reading! Thanks to all of you for being the very best friends ever!

This post is lovely. How nice of you to start this thread.

Oh, yes! Using Elmer's School Glue is great!

Love all who are on this quilt board. Have learned much an probably a lot more to come, love to all of you.

Thanks for starting this thread! I find so much inspiration on this board and wonderful informative suggetions.

Just the wonderful people one meets on here, whether in person or via mail and all the wonderful ideas, tutorials, tips and mistakes that we all have had during quilting are shared. ITs such a wonderful board, thank you for reminding us and thank you to those who have started the board.

I've learned so many things I can't even begin to count. And the great think is you keep learning new things like this one.

This is a great board. I would say that all of us have learned something from here.