Comments for Inside Quilters Newsletter

Comment on Favorite Hand Quilting Tools by Karen Alexander

Karen Alexander — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:26:09 +0000

I bought a sterling silver thimble from Tom Edwards about 15 or 20 years ago, and it serves me well today. It is a bit like Roxanne’s but does not go completely around the finger, with a slot at the top side – over the nail – allowing for size adjustment for perfect fit. it also has more pits all the way round the sides. Makes it easier to quilt “in all directions”… Tom is a silversmith who sells his wares at various events, including some of the quilt shows, the name of his company is “Small Wonders”. I loved the Roxanne thimbles, but I have enlarged joints, and they just don’t fit properly.

Comment on To Pre-Wash or Not by Karen Alexander

Karen Alexander — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:17:44 +0000

Pre-washing is soooo necessary… not just for dye issues, but for accurate piecing – since your fabrics will shrink at various rates.
I use my serger set for a simple 2 thread serge, and serge raw edges before I drop them in the wash! I usually just fold and put up – since I’ll have to iron them when I get ready to cut!

Comment on To Pre-Wash or Not by Blolfinor

Blolfinor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:50:38 +0000

Through you championing details. It helped me in my task

Comment on Quilting in Public by Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:28 +0000

I used to take my in-laws to endless doctor appointments. I always had a “drag around” (quilt) project. Got many admiring comments and I think used to annoy my m-i-l greatly that I got any attention.

Comment on Training Husbands–Can It Be Done? by Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:12 +0000

Your situation has long passed. The ideas that come to mind if I had been in this situation would probably not pass the “blog police” test. Perhaps finding a carton big enough to put him in, triple tape all flap-joins (like the movers do), and then he will be out of the way. Maybe a nice piece of quilting fabric over the top? I like Bavaria’s suggestion too. I suppose to keep the peace I would have resorted to, “I’ll take care of it, dear (like I always do). Go play with your computer.”

Comment on Want to design for QN? by Aida Strasser

Aida Strasser — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:13 +0000

What types of design do you need? For w hich issues?
Wha t projects do the readers prefer?
Thank you,
Aida Strasser

Comment on Training Husbands–Can It Be Done? by Ladythreads58

Ladythreads58 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:14 +0000

Boats,RV’s and garages contain thousands of tools across the country. IF I even thought about moving a fishing rod, tool or accessory, I would get blamed for losing it. Mens toys are expensive but quilting is cheaper than alternatives. I vote to leave my sewing shop alone. Hope you have recovered well and spent a little time putting together a plan for the UFOs’ Good Luck

Comment on Training Husbands–Can It Be Done? by bavaria

bavaria — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:23:27 +0000

You need to build a sign for your door…..
Quilt room- No trespassing- Beware!
Menopausal Woman with sharp tools who is not afraid to use them!

Comment on Progress on my slice quilt by Jean

Jean — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:10:05 +0000

Your project looks like it is coming along great. I love your choice of fabrics. They bring out the many textures in your photo. I’m wondering about the weight of the fusibles. Is your finished section heavy???

Comment on Training Husbands–Can It Be Done? by Bet

Bet — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:14 +0000

If I were married to the above mentioned man, he’d be dead meat! I admire your self-control!!!!!