I'm looking for a few quilting friends.
03-30-2010, 07:10 AM
#33
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 1,123
Originally Posted by belladawn
Hi there everyone! I am new to the whole on-line community phenomenon. I have a fairly big family but with the exception of one daughter, no one shares my interest in sewing and quilting. And that daughter has three young children and no spare time! Reminds me of myself a few years ago.
Now I've decided to be proactive and look for some new friends. I am an industrial sewer. I now sew truck bed covers for Extang in Ann Arbor, MI. In the past I've sewn everything from van and RV furniture, to airplane interiors, to mattresses, to boat covers. I have even sewn military vests in camouflage. All of my co-workers are very glad to leave the sewing at work and wouldn't dream of sewing at home. But I can't get enough. I took a vacation day at the beginning of the month and went to Wisconsin for a weekend sewing class at Nancy's Notions. It was great. We worked on quilting as you go, a couple of different methods. One was Betty Cotton's method. My favorite.
I hope to hear back from many of you, looking forward to group projects, sharing patterns and tips, etc.
Now I've decided to be proactive and look for some new friends. I am an industrial sewer. I now sew truck bed covers for Extang in Ann Arbor, MI. In the past I've sewn everything from van and RV furniture, to airplane interiors, to mattresses, to boat covers. I have even sewn military vests in camouflage. All of my co-workers are very glad to leave the sewing at work and wouldn't dream of sewing at home. But I can't get enough. I took a vacation day at the beginning of the month and went to Wisconsin for a weekend sewing class at Nancy's Notions. It was great. We worked on quilting as you go, a couple of different methods. One was Betty Cotton's method. My favorite.
I hope to hear back from many of you, looking forward to group projects, sharing patterns and tips, etc.
I noticed you stated that the Betty Cotton method was your favorite, may I ask why? Which method would you recommend for a beginner?
Thanks ...
03-30-2010, 12:59 PM
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Iowa
Posts: 879
I need a friend like you. tee hee My Hubby has been asking me to make seat covers for EVER!! (actually, he's more of a seat skin type person) and I keep telling him that quilting and upholstry aren't the same, but he won't listen. tee hee eh, maybe one of these days I'll give it a try... anyway, glad you joined us, you'll love it here. Welcome!
03-30-2010, 03:18 PM
#39
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Antlers Oklahoma
Posts: 1,658
I also would like to join in. I am from the Dallas ,Tex area,moved to east Tx,then due to age etc, had to relocate in Ok. to be near my son. I have been quilting for many years and still am in love with it. It is an addiction that is never cured. lol Jolo
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