Looking for a quilting pal - I'm from Texas
10-27-2015, 04:58 PM
#31
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Crowley, TX
Posts: 306
I don't know who all I've missed but this is great! I love hearing about what's going on in your part of the world. I look forward to sharing all things quilty. I love civil war fabrics and quilts. I really don't think there is too much I don't like when it comes to quilting. I'm even going for an applique technique class next week. Nancy Amidon is the teacher and she teaches an off the block applique process. I think I may like this very much.
Getting my go bag ready to work on paper piecing Friday. It's always fun to get together and sew with others. It's what I've been looking for since before I retired. I could always come up with an excuse to use some of my paid time off to get with other quilters.
Will check back later to see what everyone is up to.
Susan
Euless, Texas
Getting my go bag ready to work on paper piecing Friday. It's always fun to get together and sew with others. It's what I've been looking for since before I retired. I could always come up with an excuse to use some of my paid time off to get with other quilters.
Will check back later to see what everyone is up to.
Susan
Euless, Texas
Where are you taking your applique class and where do you go for 'paper piecing Friday'? Just curious. Also,
I love Civil War quilts as well.
Marcia in Crowley
10-27-2015, 06:17 PM
#32
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Posts: 94
Hi Susan. I'm south of you in Georgetown. I have a sewing room which is totally a mess, a Babylock Tiara sit-down longarm, and my 93-year old dad has advanced Alzheimer's. Sounds like there are quite a few of us here with much in common! Betty
10-28-2015, 03:01 AM
#33
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Maine
Posts: 873
Have really enjoyed reading about you all, the various places you live and your tastes in quilting. I have never been to the States.
To fill in a bit more about me: I live in a tiny village in southern New South Wales (about 300 houses) on the northern edge of the Snowy Mountains area. I meet with a small informal group of 'crafty' friends on Friday mornings but other than that would have to travel many miles to be part of any quilting group. Quilt shops are pretty scarce in my area too.
Sue, I fully understand how you feel about getting organised, I am lucky enough to have plenty of space but am forever re-organising, I call it 'rationalising' as I love to jump around from project to project. Would like to hear how others approach their work. Are you a 'one at a time' quilter or like me 'lots on the go at once'?
I'm also interested to know if we can form a group within this Board or just talk to one another on this thread.
To fill in a bit more about me: I live in a tiny village in southern New South Wales (about 300 houses) on the northern edge of the Snowy Mountains area. I meet with a small informal group of 'crafty' friends on Friday mornings but other than that would have to travel many miles to be part of any quilting group. Quilt shops are pretty scarce in my area too.
Sue, I fully understand how you feel about getting organised, I am lucky enough to have plenty of space but am forever re-organising, I call it 'rationalising' as I love to jump around from project to project. Would like to hear how others approach their work. Are you a 'one at a time' quilter or like me 'lots on the go at once'?
I'm also interested to know if we can form a group within this Board or just talk to one another on this thread.
10-28-2015, 04:16 AM
#34
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 243
Hi, I'm just looking for another quilter to stay in touch with for quilting inspiration. I would enjoy talking about projects, new or ongoing and just share experiences and expertise or questions with.
I'm in North Central Texas, retired and 64 y/o. If you are interested I would love to hear from you. PM or just here online.
Thanks,
Susan in Texas
I'm in North Central Texas, retired and 64 y/o. If you are interested I would love to hear from you. PM or just here online.
Thanks,
Susan in Texas
10-28-2015, 05:22 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 1,330
I'm in Humble. I have a condo here near my daughters and their families. My "big house" is in Lake Charles, LA. I commute back and forth quite often
10-28-2015, 05:42 AM
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Bryan, TX
Posts: 62
My Jane is all machine. Our LQS had a Dear Jane group with a two year commitment. Four years later I am still not done. I have most of it on my design wall to encourage me to finish it. Has'nt motivated me to do anything more but work on other things. Hummmmmm. My daughter in law and I went to Salem, Massachusetts last October in honor of Halloween. We drove up and visited the real Jane. OMG it was fabulous.
10-28-2015, 05:47 AM
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,043
Well, Susan from Texas, I am Ann from Maine, and I would say you can find all kinds of quilter pals on this site. It has to be the most useful and interesting group of people I have met anywhere. Most are easy to talk with and always helpful. And available if you need a laugh too. Check out the mystery train that rolls thru now and then. The next one is due in February or March, but loads of fun. Happy to meet you. Ann
What's on your agenda today?
10-28-2015, 05:50 AM
#38
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
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Hi Susan in Texas!
I was born an Okie, raised in California, have been in Arizona since 92, and if I ever move I thought of living in Texas!!!
I'm a civil war and 30's fabric gal, but that doesn't stop me from buying batiks, or anything else that moves me.
I do have a Gammil since 2004, quilted for customers and myself, but my back is so bad I have a bff that uses it at my house. We are in hopes she will do some quilting for me on the big projects.
My new love is my Yorkie, Buddybear,DH and I share him but DH says he is my dog (so why is he cuddling in his lap?). I turned 65 this year so we are close to the same age.
I was born an Okie, raised in California, have been in Arizona since 92, and if I ever move I thought of living in Texas!!!
I'm a civil war and 30's fabric gal, but that doesn't stop me from buying batiks, or anything else that moves me.
I do have a Gammil since 2004, quilted for customers and myself, but my back is so bad I have a bff that uses it at my house. We are in hopes she will do some quilting for me on the big projects.
My new love is my Yorkie, Buddybear,DH and I share him but DH says he is my dog (so why is he cuddling in his lap?). I turned 65 this year so we are close to the same age.
What are you working on right now?
Susan
10-28-2015, 05:54 AM
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Coastal Bend of TX
Posts: 375
I'm Judy and I live just north of Corpus Christi in a 38 foot motorhome. Quilting room, oh would I love to have one. I too have more fabric in my "resource center" than I will ever use, but sure trying. I do a lot of donation quilts and customer quilts also. We have a quilting group in our RV park that meets every week each doing our own thing, but sharing and learning from one another.
10-28-2015, 06:09 AM
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
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I am in the north east point of Texas between Texarkana, Tx and Shreveport La. I retired in 2002 and I have been non stop quilting. I have a fantastic she shed which "was" an enclosed swimming pool. I practically live in this room.
I will never live long enough to make all the quilts I want to lol.
I will never live long enough to make all the quilts I want to lol.
Susan
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