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coffeemom
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Melody
Carlinville
IL
USA
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 Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 09:00:15 AM
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I am a quilter and I am looking for new farmgirl friends who quilt.
I belong to Macoupin Prairie Quilter's Guild and I teach classes at my house. This is only about the sixth year of doing this, but I am passionate about it. Due to "Old Arthur" in my hands, I don't do any hand quilting myself, but I love to piece, some hand applique, etc. I would enjoy hearing from others with this interest. |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Connie - Proud Farmgirl #673
Cutchogue
NY
USA
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
236 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 5:35:07 PM
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Hi Melody!
I'm a farmgirl who quilts!!! I absolutely love to quilt! I started years ago when my youngest was a baby (he's now 21) and haven't stopped since. I am a very relaxed quilter, if I don't feel like hand quilting the top, I will tie it! I have made many, many quilts and am in the process of making quilts for my grandchildren. My only regret is that my daughters did not inherit my love for quilting, although there is hope for at least some of my grand daughters! I have always wanted to join a quilt guild, but just never did so.
Connie- Well, we're probably about 4-5 hours (maybe closer) to each other, maybe some day we could work that out! I have always wanted to have a quilting bee!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 7:20:01 PM
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I have been quilting for about 3 years. I do my piecing and quilting on my janome sewing machine as I have small house for setting up handquilting...but I love quilting. My grandmother inspired me and none of the granddaughters before like it and I wanted to learn so took a class and now I am hooked.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
994 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 10:29:45 PM
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I started a block of the month club here about a year ago and we are just about done with it, I think we will be done in february so maybe could do the next one...hehehehehehehe I love to sew and it has gotten me to actually do the squares and get the quilt top done because I have too to be the leader!!! hehehehehe But the next one is for some one else. but it has been fun!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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gr8tfulmom
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Sarah
South Haven
MI
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Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 07:22:06 AM
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Hi there gals, I'm a newbie in the world of quilting. I made small, easy baby quilts (for my dd who is now 14), then didn't pick it up again until my Ma (who was an avid quilter for years) died and left me her stash, machines, and about 9 different quilts/ tops/ and tons of pieced blocks to play with. I've finished 2 of her quilts and am now working on my first pieced quilt for my son. It is so much fun and I'm afraid could become very dangerous for me as I already have a small fabric addiction, lol.
http://symbioticstitches.blogspot.com/ |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 07:36:38 AM
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Oh Connie! A quilting bee would be sooooo much fun!! I have never made a quilt before but am planning to make one this winter (while my garden is resting). I've already picked out the pattern and everything. I'm going to making it out of old jeans and cotton scraps. I'm very excited about it. I'm planning to put the new quilt top over an old, cheap quilt I've had on my bed for the last 6 years to use as the "batting". It's still in decent shape, but I want something newer and heavier and handmade to put on the bed. Melody, I wish you lived closer! I'm sure I could use your help getting started!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
817 Posts
Channah
Chehalis
Washington
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Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 1:47:53 PM
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A quilting bee whould be a lot of fun! Wish we could. I love to quilt. I'm right now working on my very first quilt and so far love it!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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coffeemom
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Melody
Carlinville
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 2:43:32 PM
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| Thanks for all the replys!!!!! I'm looking forward to making friends with all of you and learning from eachother and swapping ideas!! Melody |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
236 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 3:25:18 PM
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Is anyone interested in a friendship quilt exchange?
That's where, say if 8 of us are signed up, we would each make 8 of the same squares with our signature then send them out to each other to make a quilt?
Or, a round robin, where 8 squares would go around to each of us and we would each add something? I would love to do something like this.
I think we need to put it in the barter section if we are going to? I'm not positive though.
I have always wanted a friendship quilt! :)
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
If you rest, you rust. Helen Hayes
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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coffeemom
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Melody
Carlinville
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 4:01:05 PM
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A friendship quilt sounds wonderful, but can we wait until after Christmas, please? I will have the midwinter blues in January and that will be just the thing to perk me up! Great idea, Brenda.
Melody
Farmgirl #833 |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
236 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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debbies journey
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 5:30:07 PM
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I like to make denim quilts and scrap quilts. I,ve made each of my sons denim quilts and have most of the pieces cut out for one
for myself. I would like to try a friendship quilt and/or a round robin if someone would explain them really well.
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 12:48:26 AM
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I would be interested in doing a friendship quilt also.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 08:47:55 AM
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I'm a big time quilter. I've been quilting since 1973. I love applique and designing my own quilts. I made a quilt for the 100th Anniversary of the Minnesota State Parks. I love to quilt and love to hear about people who quilt. I'd love to hear from you. I just got back from a quilting retreat. 4 days of just quilting, oh and massage too. What a great weekend! Now it's back to work. Happy quilting girls.
Bonnie
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
336 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 11:21:13 AM
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Hi Melody,
I've been quilting for about 23 years now. Everyone calls me a "purist quilter". I drive everyone crazy because I like to draw up the pattern, cut it by hand, stitch it by hand, and quilt it by hand. This way does take a little longer to finish a quilt but everything comes together exactly the way I want it. I envy those who can sew perfect points together by machine - I just can't get it to work for me.
I also belong to a very small quilting guild of about eight ladies and we meet once a month on Saturday for most of the day. It's a lot of fun and I have learned so much from the ladies - by the way - they're not purist. LOL
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
www.kennelcreations.com |
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