I will be watching to see what others come up with - I can't think of anything off hand

After years and years of procrastinating, I finally did some paper piecing. Carol Doak Stars, here I come. YES! Watched the tutorial on this site.

Magic pillowcases
 

What is magic about the pillowcases? Is there a pattern?

As soon as he has time my husband will re-measure the casserole carrier for a 9x9 or 8x8 dish, as everyone already seems to have the 9x13" one. Me and geometry agreed along ago not to get in each other's way!

How do you make the story book? Have or are going to have the third new great-grandchild.

Would love to see a pattern for this.

My most recent project has been to make Pineapple Placemats & am currently teaching a neighbor how to make them. Now I'm into doing microwave bowls since I've really perfected the ones that work well for me.

Electric Avenue by Jean Ann Wright. Fabric by Paula Nadelstern, whom I love

Where I live in the Pacific Northwest, Little Twisters seems to be the new interest. I just finished using the 5" tool and made a red and white heart wall hanging. I still need to quilt it. If you like to buy charm packs when you visit a new quilt store, I like the idea of using the Twister tool. We also have started a hand embroidery club to share our love of hand embroidery (it was an off shoot of our Thimbleberries club). The book for Thimbleberries club this year has a monthly hand embroidered block. Some of us love putting embroidery work in our quilts (whether it is machine or hand we like it!)

this method is also called the roll-up method and it's on 1 million pillowcase challenge website.

onalee see post #13 for the tute on this pillowcase. i just finished making five of them and i used french seams to enclose all the raw edges.

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there is a free tute on this board to make these bowls. i am sure they are quite handy.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...144848-15.html

i have also made several pairs of these microwave mitts for gifts. i have yet to make myself any. go figure.:)
http://shirleymac2.blogspot.com/2009...t-pattern.html

Handcraftsbyjen, do you have a pattern for your avatar or where can I get the pattern?

The pattern is on my website and uses the Primitive Pinwheels Tool but could also be done with Lil Twister. See my signature for the web address. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

I just signed my sil and I up to do the 1600 quilt at our favorite LQS 35.00 and that included the jelly roll. Seems like all the local shops in our area are doing that one this month

I like a new pin cushion pattern...make great gifts

I have made rag rugs on and off from about 15 years. Use a large crochet hook. you can do ovals, hearts and the like by adding and subtracting stitches. You do not have to sew the pieces together. Place fabrics together at the ends and clip a little hole through them. Then hold one piece in your right hand, put fabric in the left hand on top of the little hole matching holes. Then you simply take the left side and poke it through the hole pulling it all the way through until you create a knot. It will crochet easily.

3-Fabric Quilts
 

I have had to order at least 8 copies of this book for friends. Every pattern in the book is a winner.

I'm using it to work my way through my stash.

http://www.amazon.com/3-Fabric-Quilt.../dp/1440214409

LOL...high five, sistah! :D

You might consider Bouquet The Two-hour Tulip Purse at www.anythingbutboring.com -It is quick and easy but you can change and adapt it forever without running out of ideas!

Is there anyway you can set up a braiding station on a counter top or sturdy table? I seem to remember one of my great aunts braiding strips of fabric together and using some sort of a clamp on the counter of the kitchen to work as a holder for it. She would braid the strips then we would get to help stitch them together when we came to visit, I learned from this aunt and her twin sister (who was blind) to figure out what I wanted to accomplish and then take it apart in doable steps and not be afraid to ask for a bit of help if it was needed. Aunt "Odd" as she referred to herself, left me a legacy of accepting the fact that I might not always do something the same way as everyone else, but what I did was always worth the effort.

I agree that the Twister/Lil Twister have sparked interest here in the PNW. We are also into bags of large but manageable size for shopping with so many places going for the plastic bag bans. Hand embroidery and applique seem to be getting our attention too. As an off shoot, I am being asked by the 9 yr old grand if I can help her make a few dresses. So, we have located a few patterns and will be starting that project soon. Plus after watching one of those rework your wardrobe using garments you already own, I realize I need to redo my clothes too --basically have work outfits needing replacement and a couple pairs of jeans that have seen better days. LOL So, anyone know of some interesting patterns that aren't necessarily McCalls or Simplicity?

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Easter Baskets and Cookie baskets
 

This is what I have found for the "quick" hostess gift or now for the Easter holidays. The orgianal pattern was from the Mexican Star Cookie basket. (give credit where credit is due.) But I wanted something to show case my fabrics and quick and easy. So I gave it a fussy cut corner and it opened up a world of possiblities....

I have seen (and done) a lot of Twister quilts with the Twister ruler by CS Designs. I really enjoyed the process of making it and am looking forward to getting the ruler in different sizes :).

I say get the Primitive Pinwheels sizes! They are my favorites.