Posted by rubychew on 2005-09-05 22:29:41
Post Subject: quilters in downtown Toronto?
I would like to learn how to quilt and hang out with other quilters. I've looked on line and have found a few quilters clubs in the Toronto suburbs..but I live downtown and don't have a car.
if anyone knows of any quilters clubs in downtown Toronto, I'd love to hear from you
Posted by kate1214 on 2006-07-15 16:54:58
Post Subject: quilting group in independence missouri
I have just become interested in learning how to quilt. Am looking for a group in independence, missouri, preferably free, because I'm not sure I'll stick with this new interest.
Posted by russian mom on 2005-11-18 18:30:31
Post Subject: How to make a comforter
I picked out a fabric that I like for the master suite in a house we are building. I want to make my own comforter, dust ruffle and window treatments. I have done window treatments before, but never a comforter. All of the websites that I find are how to make duvet covers to go over an existing comforter. Does anyone know of a site with the basics (size, how to quilt it, etc) of how to make a comforter?
Posted by xuli on 2004-10-01 11:32:12
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I've been trying to teach myself how to quilt for a few months and having a *ton* of fun with it. Like you, I'm totally intimmidated by the quilting shop and taking a class isn't an option for me, so I've been browsing quilting books pretty obsessively. My bf likes going to Borders a lot, so I just go with him, plop myself down in the craft section, and check out the different books until he's ready to leave. I'm planning to buy a book eventually, but I'm trying to figure out which one has the clearest instructions and best information before I do. In the meantime, I've learned a *ton* just from browsing.
Also, you should look up a thread I started a few months ago asking for online links for first time quilters -- some great experienced craftistas put some links in there that have been invaluable to me.
ETA: Oh, and congrats on the sewing machine find! That's awesome!
Posted by Diana on 2006-04-17 17:17:23
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I was making doll clothes when I was very young, 5 or 6. My mother always sewed and so did my grandmother(father's step-mother) and I just thought it was the most natural thing in the world to do. Grandma also taught me how to quilt and do embroidery. I can remember getting my first sewing basket(filled with candy no less) when I was in 3rd grade from friends of my parents when we lived in Arizona. I wish I still had it as it was one of the best gifts I've ever received. It was a cute little green and white woven one with tiny crocheted raffia flowers on the top and a lift-out tray. I made alot of doll clothes and Christmas gifts out of that thing. Then I took up cross stitch in high school, while we were stationed in Germany as there were lots of books on it in the post library. Home ec. in high school was awful and if I hadn't already been sewing I would have never done anymore of it. I learned to bead in elementry art class and even wove a few baskets.I taught myself to needlepoint out of a book and that's how I've learned most of my other crafts.
Posted by SweetMemoriesQuilts on 2007-07-18 10:27:20
Post Subject: Hi
Hi everyone - My name is Jennifer and I live and craft in Toronto, Canada. I grew up knitting, sewing, gardening and scrapbooking etc. In the last couple of years I learned how to quilt and recently started my own business. My flagship product is making custome keepsake quilts out of people's favourite old baby blankets, clothing etc. I also sell new quilts and do custom quilting for baby's and adults. My newest venture is "Make Your Own Sweet Memories Quilt Classes" which are starting in the Fall of this year.
My website is www.sweetmemoriesquilts.com
I do have a quilting club link on the site which is pretty neat, but will definitely be more developped in the future. Any ideas?
