[Diana in Wisconsin]

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Sorry I’m Late!

Recovering from both the flu and a back issue, but I’ll most likely live. :)

PING!

[Calm_Cool_and_Elected]

I’d love to be added to the p ing list. I am an avid quilter, make memory quilts, some garment and home Dec sewing.

Thanks

[KYGrandma]

Need some inspiration. I have several quilt tops that need doing. I also have a tree skirt and a bunch of cross stich. I am stuck in a chair with osteoarthritis..

[devane617]

Oh, the memories...

My grandmother (MA) and her sister, Aunt Ruby, sat around a quilting frame, hung from the ceiling above a bed and lowered when needed, and talked about the entire town...as a kid my ears would burn listening to those two...I wish I could go back just for a few minutes again to hear Ma and Aunt Ruby one more time...

[martin_fierro]

Yeah, I'm an artist.

[Jaded]

I’m a quilter, can I play? Please add me to your list, this is awesome!

[Persevero]

What no pics yet? Here is my offering. Just finished the baby dress, and have a life like new newborn doll to try it on: Pattern is "Knit Baby Dress" was free from Jo Ann but no longer on their website. Glad I printed it out.

[Qiviut]

For all those who love fabric and sew:

Retired Astronaut Launches a Fabric Line Inspired by Her Views of Earth From Space
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/retired-astronaut-launches-fabric-line-inspired-by-her-views-of-earth-from-space-180979941/

Brief excerpt:
Living in space fueled Nyberg’s creativity even more and “forever changed” how she looks at Earth, she tells Women’s Wear Daily. The 30 new organic fabrics depict different landscapes she photographed while gazing out the window of the space station’s cupola, ranging from swirling ocean currents to dense forests. For quilters who are eager to put the fabrics to good use, Nyberg also created quilt patterns meant to compliment the fabrics.

[Qiviut]

Most folks know how to ‘block’, but this is a nice summary of the 3 methods. I tend to wet or spray block and I definitely have ‘rust proof’ T-Shaped pins!! The one item I have not blocked yet are doilies - I plan on doing a fairly ornate one for a fair project, so I need to bite the bullet & practice on some doilies I’ve already made. The fair doily also needs to be mounted on some sort of board (fabric-covered foam board or heavy cardboard is what I’ve seen the most) .... that’s going to be “fun” to figure out as well.

3 Ways to Block your Crochet Projects
https://www.cosyrosieuk.co.uk/3-ways-to-block-your-crochet-projects