so my now "ex" realtor invited me to attend a local quilt guild meeting...
#11
Originally Posted by Shelley
Welcome to the 'dark side'!!!
Yes, there are lots of people who are just into making the tops. And there are people like me who quilt the tops for them.
Some people can't physically handle quilting a quilt in their home machine, some just don't like it (that was me!), and some just really, really want to make tops! They're into the patterns and the colors.
Whatever you end up doing, have fun!
Yes, there are lots of people who are just into making the tops. And there are people like me who quilt the tops for them.
Some people can't physically handle quilting a quilt in their home machine, some just don't like it (that was me!), and some just really, really want to make tops! They're into the patterns and the colors.
Whatever you end up doing, have fun!
#12
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Location: Mesquite TX
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Debra Mc, How close are you to Longview? They have a great guild. I have met several women from there and they are very warm and friendly. Longview also has lots of retreats. I know someone here in the Dallas area that belongs just to go to retreat with them.
#13
I haven't joined a guild yet. Not sure if I should or not... I would love to get together with the people, but I hear a lot of complaints that the ones here only meet during the day, and that's difficult for us working women... But the downside would be all the different quilts I'd see and HAVE to make. tee hee (cuz' my list isn't long enough yet.)
#14
Ten years ago, two friends and I started our quilt guild and it's been a wonderful group. We have about 60 on the rolls and usually have at least 35 at each meeting (once a month). We sometimes have guest speakers, but mostly we just share in doing the programs. We've also hosted 4 biannual quilt shows, and the last was said to be "better than Paducah" (on a smaller scale)! JOIN...JOIN...JOIN You'll make such wonderful friendships. And if you can't find a group, check out church groups.
#15
Originally Posted by Sharon321
Debra Mc, How close are you to Longview? They have a great guild. I have met several women from there and they are very warm and friendly. Longview also has lots of retreats. I know someone here in the Dallas area that belongs just to go to retreat with them.
#16
There are a lot of quilts that wouldn't be made if they had to be done completely by hand. How many of us wouldn't have taken this up without sewing machines? It's so sad that some people have taken it upon themselves to be the quilt police. How about we celebrate the art that is quilting, and enjoy the ride no matter how we get there!
#17
Originally Posted by Shelley
There are a lot of quilts that wouldn't be made if they had to be done completely by hand. How many of us wouldn't have taken this up without sewing machines? It's so sad that some people have taken it upon themselves to be the quilt police. How about we celebrate the art that is quilting, and enjoy the ride no matter how we get there!
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Seacoast New Hampshire
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umm...did you read the "homebody" thread in chitchat?
I didn't go... :oops:
She sent me an agenda and I realized I would not enjoy myself since I really don't like the quilting part. I would have to pretend and didn't feel comfortable doing that. I've also got back into doll making and doll clothes which I like much better!
sigh...
I didn't go... :oops:
She sent me an agenda and I realized I would not enjoy myself since I really don't like the quilting part. I would have to pretend and didn't feel comfortable doing that. I've also got back into doll making and doll clothes which I like much better!
sigh...
#19
The ladies that I quilt with meet every Wednesday. Sometimes they work on quilts, sometimes bags, purses, doll clothes - you name it, they'll make it! Near Christmas, one was working on making her Christmas cards. We have a potluck on the last Wednesday of the month. It's all about getting together and having fun! I try to NOT longarm on those days and work on my piecing projects. The longarm is on the main floor of a former church, the ladies work in the basement.
Oh, Nancy - I wish you were closer!
Oh, Nancy - I wish you were closer!
#20
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Location: Seacoast New Hampshire
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Originally Posted by Shelley
The ladies that I quilt with meet every Wednesday. Sometimes they work on quilts, sometimes bags, purses, doll clothes - you name it, they'll make it! Near Christmas, one was working on making her Christmas cards. We have a potluck on the last Wednesday of the month. It's all about getting together and having fun! I try to NOT longarm on those days and work on my piecing projects. The longarm is on the main floor of a former church, the ladies work in the basement.
Oh, Nancy - I wish you were closer!
Oh, Nancy - I wish you were closer!
But NH to WA? Heck of a commute!
;) ;) ;) :wink:
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