Quilters Resource Paradise by Craftybear

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Fabric Pre Cuts

Pre Cuts:

A Layer Cake contains 40 or 42 10" squares (always at least 40, regardless of the number of pieces in the line, so you could have duplicates or have a few pieces of the line left out).

A Candy Bar contains at four collections of 2 1/2" x 5" strips of each fabric included in the fabric lines. In some instances, we have "broken" our candy bars up and you can purchase "Snack Size Candy Bars" of individual fabrics.

A Charm Pack contains at least one 5" square of each fabric included in that fabric line. However, the newer Moda Charm Packs now include at 40-42 squares, so you could have duplicates.Turnovers contains 80 triangles (40 squares). Join 2 triangles to make a 5" half square triangle block.

A Jelly Roll contains 40 strips, 2 1/2" x width of fabric (always 40, regardless of the number of pieces in the line, so you could have duplicates or have a few pieces of the line left out).

A Honey Bun contains 40 strips, 1 1/2" x width of fabric (always 40, regardless of the number of pieces in the line, so you could have duplicates or have a few pieces of the line left out).

A Jelly Cake contains one Layer Cake AND one Jelly Roll!A Charming Jelly Cake contains one Layer Cake, one Jelly Roll & one Charm Pack!A Dessert Roll contains 10 precut 5" x WOF strips

Craftybear

November 12, 2011 5 links posted by Craftybear

♥ Photo Block & Use your fabric quilt blocks to decorate below picture

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/12/easy-photo-blocks-tiles.html

♥ Patchwork Drawstring Gift Bag Free Pattern

http://www.craftideas.info/html/christmas_patchwork_bag_b.html

♥ Patchwork Quilted Christmas Tree Ornament Free Pattern

http://www.craftideas.info/html/tree4.html

♥ Christmas Towel (Design It Your Way, Quilted Fabric, Applique)

http://www.craftideas.info/html/christmas_towel_b.html

♥ Christmas Wall Hanging Free Pattern

http://www.craftideas.info/html/christmas_quilt_b.html

Craftybear

I just got home last night from my 3 day trip to Shipshewana, Indiana as we had our 5th meet and greet that I set up.

you can find links to some of the pictures here for all of us to enjoy

We had members from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Montana and New Hampshire that attended. Also we had one visiting from Pennsylvania that was shopping at the quilt shop and ran into her, what a surprise.

Here are links: pictures that was taken at our meet and greet.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151370-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151474-1.htm

Craftybear

Sophie Elizabeth W*******

her initials are SEW

Sophie with her pink purse

Sophie with pink bow on collar

Sophie snoring loud

Sophie on her blanket

Sophie April 2011 before her hair cut

Sophie after her hair cut

Sophie 1st day home with her dress on teaching her to go outside

Craftybear

The meet and greet was at Kokomo, Indiana 28 quilt shops under 1 roof and was so much fun with demonstrations for 2 days.

We had our 4th meet and greet Saturday night and was lots of fun. Dewie45 hubby took photos and let me find the link so you can see the pictures. Also Bzscissors took pictures, will look and see if she got hers posted yet

2 links for photos

1.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-141776-1.htm

2.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-141789-1.htm

You can see pictures from our 4th Meet And Greet, Kokomo, Indiana (after the 28 quilt shops, the big shop hop under 1 roof)

I have added names to the pictures

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-132125-4.htm#3853062

Craftybear

Pictures from our 3rd Meet and Greet on June 24, 2011

Thanks again for taking the pictures for all of us

Links to pictures Link to pictures that babyfire04 took and posted for us:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133056-1.htm

Links to pictures Matlida and her hubby took for us

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133408-1.htm#top

Craftybear

My new Shih Tzu dog and she is 5 years old "Sophie"

Sophie

Sophie outside

Craftybear

Hi Everyone,

Thanks again for all of your notes, you know that means alot to me. I still cry when I think of him but I know now he is no longer in pain and suffering.

When I went to bed last night, I closed my eyes and looked towards Heaven. I told Felix to be a good boy and to play nice with all of his new friends. I could actually see him when I had my eyes closed just his face and those big eyes of his.

Please take your pets to a vet and have them to check for bladder stones.

Karen "Craftybear"

Felix now in Heaven

Sophie my new Shih Tzu

Craftybear

My shih tzu dog, Felxi, died on April 8, 2011 he had 6 big bladder stones, kidneys shutting down and had to be put to rest.

They did an xray which showed the 6 big bladder stones, also did a kidney test, and they tried to operate but couldn't get the stones out. His bladder was 3-4 times the size that it should of been and we were very lucky that his bladder had not busted but he was too sick to survive.

We tried but couldn't save his life, he was my baby. Please take your animals to the vet for an xray to be sure they don't have bladder stones. He got sick on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, vomitted, wouldn't eat or drink and was put down on April 8, 2011. Our vet surgeon also talked to another vet at another big vet hospital and he explained to him that he was the worst he has seen in a dog.

Felix

Craftybear

How to create a free blog

1. first of all think of a cool name for your blog (you can store recipes that you have collected for your family recipes and I also have found a way to be able to use the print friendly button on the blog so you and others can print recipes

also you can use a blog to store links on while you are surfing the internet instead of saving them to your computer (if your computer crashes you loose all of your links in favorites) that is why I started creating blogs for myself (***yes, I learned the hard way) also on blogs you can put labels (like file folders to organize and easy to find your posts)

I am now working on a family recipe blog so much fun

****you can't sell items on a blog

also a blog you can create to share with others what craft projects you are making as well as make a list of things you are working on, post pictures and make comments, etc.

here is the link to get you started to create your blog

go to this link to get started to create your blog

1. think of a cool name for your blog
2. go to this link to get started to create your blog

http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g

3. you will also need to download the google tool bar(free) as it makes it easier to post links on your blog while you are surfing

http://www.google.com/toolbar/ie/index.html

4. once you get these things done you can go back to your blog and design it the way you want it with templates, pictures, free gadgets, worldwide counter (to see how many visitors) free, pictures with slideshows, etc.

5. to install print friendly on your site (easy and free) this way you and others can print out recipes, etc. or things that you have posted (***do not post copyright items***)

http://www.printfriendly.com/browser_tool

and then go to

http://www.printfriendly.com/button

I printed these pages out so I could remember how to do it

any ? just send me a pm private message so I can help you

Craftybear

Quilt Connect - Nifty Notions HST Tutorial - YouTube

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Hand Basting a Quilt p.1 - YouTube

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sewing machine parts

Cover Plate, Singer # HP30196

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Needle Turn Applique - YouTube

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How to Applique - YouTube

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Tutorials on Quilting Board by catergories

Half Square Triangles: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74134-1.htm

Sewing Machine organizer picture and has directions:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89283-1.htm#2233135
and directions here: There is really nothing to it. You want the fabric to be big enough to go under your machine and hang down over your table far enough so you can turn up the bottom to make the pocket. Slap on some binding, turn up the bottom a few inches (depending what you want to put in it and sew the sides togetherThen I sewed a seam between the two pieces of fabric at the bottom wide enough for the different items to fit in. I also put a safety pin in the back of one of the slots to make it shorter for a small item so It wouldn't disappear in the pocket. Hope this helps, I don't know how to make a tutorial

feffertim

Snap Bags: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74490-1.htm
Star Spin: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89291-1.htm

Craftybear

Tube Quilting

cutebuns tutorial http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-70873-1.htm

Craftybear

Free Motion Quilting Tips

1. Pause the quilt’s movement, but not the needle, whenever you change direction. Corners and other directional changes are where tension problems often show up. Just slow down and pause for a heartbeat before you head off in the next direction. The close stitches will relieve some of your tension difficulties.
2. quilter1943 - If you can take a class, that helps. If you can't, get a book or find some tuts on line and practice making circles. I'll even go over a new pattern I want to use on some sandwiched fabric with no thread, just to get the flow of the pattern.
3. thecasualquilter - Take a two minute break after about 20 minutes of FMQ. You will find that your shoulders start to tense if you FMQ too long.

Needle Tips

1. threading a needle: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-117282-1.htm#3063661

Quilt Care Tips:

http://www.materialpleasures.com/Quilt-Care_ep_27.html

Quilt Sizes & How to determine sizes:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art10199.asp

1. posted by stevendebbie25
found this link, it's very helpful for anyone trying to figure out yardages for their own quilt. Often we find a quilt block we like, and not know how to figure the construction.
http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingtwo.html
http://www.quilterscache.com/M/MathChartsPage.html

and I liked this link, creating a quilt by your 'mood' colors.
http://daintytime.net/2010/06/16/mod-mood-quilt-1/

Another site with great step by step tutorials to begin a quilt.
http://www.squidoo.com/patchwork-quilting-tips-from-jant

Craftybear

Table Runners

Quilt As You Go: http://stashresolution.blogspot.com/2010/11/quilt-as-you-go-christmas-table-runner.html

Tutorials on Quilting Board Site:

1. 10 Minute Table Runner: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-77376-1.htm
2. Rooster Table Runner: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-88289-1.htm

Craftybear

1. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/174949/how_to_turn_a_sweatshirt_into_a_cardigan.html?cat=24
2. http://www.ehow.com/way_5779787_instructions-sewing-quilted-sweatshirt-jacket.html
3. http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/how-to-make-a-garden-vintage-sweatshirt-jacket/index.html
4. http://tchngogso.tripod.com/sweat_jacket.htm

Craftybear

getting list from this thread
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-131426-1.htm#top

nice thread, please post the url to these sites and I will make a list for all of us to enjoy

get coupons:
http://www.retailmenot.com/search/?query=quilting and also surf http://www.retailmenot.com for other coupons

B

Beaver Creek http://beavercreekquiltcompany.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi

C

Connecting Threads http://www.connectingthreads.com/Quilting.cfm
Cottage Quilts http://cottage-quilts.com/

E

Equilter http://www.equilter.com/

F

Fabric - Japanese
Here are two shops that specialize in Japanese fabrics:
http://www.debsews2.com/

http://mybluebamboo.com/
- BB is having a clearance on some Japanese fabrics.

Fabric http://www.fabric.com/
Fabric Depot https://www.fabricdepot.com/

K

Keepsake Quilting http://www.keepsakequilting.com/

O

Over Rainbow http://www.overrainbow.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi

T

The Stitch Sanctuary http://thestitchsanctuary.com/shop/
http://www.createforless.com/

teatowels http://www.quilterstudio.com/

Books:
http://www.alibris.com/books?cm_sp=tabNav-_-books-_-na
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/arttoheart/46057b.jpg

Featherweight Machines:** this was posted on the board by a quilting member**

Serial Numbers: http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html

Paper Piecing:
1. How to cut chart: http://www.paperpieces.com/contents/en-us/hexagon%20cutting%20guide.pdf

Parts / Supplies: http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com/store/index.html
I have never ordered anything from this site.

221 Parts: http://www.221parts.com/
I have ordered from this site. Good service.

http://www.april1930s.com/
This is more about garment sewing, but she handles FW parts and accessories.

Graham Forsdyke: http://www.singer-featherweight.com/index.html
Graham is located in England, and is one of the experts on FWs

Nova Montgomery: http://www.novamontgomery.com/
Nova is located in Texas. I took a FW care and maintenance class from her.

Dave McCallum: http://www.featherweight221.com/fwrx/index.html
Dave is located in Washington state. He has a comprehensive book and DVD with step by step care and maintenance instructions. I would recommend you getting one or both.

Glenn Williams: http://pages.suddenlink.net/joyof301s/glenn.htm
I have never purchased anything from him, but his name is mentioned in the Yahoo group frequently as someone to go to.

Herbs:

http://www.sfherb.com/store/lavender,category.asp

Fabrics:
http://www.aroundtheblockquiltersshop.com/store.php/categories/all-fabrics

Ships Worldwide:
fabric, quilting supplies and more: http://mybluebamboo.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi

Quilt Patis:

Quilt Patis, and I will go and find the link for you, they are wonderful

http://quiltpati.tripod.com/id12.html

and you can call her at this # (also she can give you places in your area to buy them) or you can order from her

Picking Up The Pieces
Home of The Original Quilt Patis
911 City Park Ave.
Columbus OH 43206 USA
Phone: 614-443-9988
Fax: 614-443-9798
quiltpati@aol.com

and this link gives shops that carries her products

http://quiltpati.tripod.com/id20.html

I found a site for printing out your own graph paper while I was looking for something else. The site has hexagon graph paper (scroll down a bit for this), triangle graph paper, standard graph paper and lots of other choices. Its free, very easy to work with, and very quick to make the size that you want.

http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/

Print out all the pages you need, cut them out and you're ready to sew. Have fun!
-Christine

Stencils:
1. http://quiltingstencils.com/
2. http://quiltingstencils.com/blocks.aspx
3. http://www.fulllinestencil.com/Full%20Line%20Stencils.htm

Craftybear

Blog on Spiral Runners
part 1 http://quilt-knit-run-sew.blogspot.com/2010/04/spicy-spiral-table-runner.html
part 2 http://quilt-knit-run-sew.blogspot.com/2010/04/spicy-spiral-table-runner.html

Photos of Spiral Runners

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-78496-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-78558-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-56713-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-88430-1.htm#2207625

Craftybear

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-78912-1.htm
http://www.favecrafts.com/Christmas-Crafts/Spiral-Quilt-Christmas-Tree-Skirt#

Craftybear

Snap Bag Tutorial http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74490-1.htm

Craftybear

Featherweight Sewing Machines:

♥♥ Case: also another idea that Holice posted was to use a bowling bag case
♥♥ Case: http://www.suncatcher-tx.com/shop/Parts/p/Canvas-Carrying-Case-sku-201.htm
♥♥ Case: Reproduction Case: http://www.suncatcher-tx.com/shop/Parts/p/Carrying-Case-for-Featherweight-sku-200.htm
♥♥ Extension table: http://www.suncatcher-tx.com/shop/Parts/p/Acrylic-Extension-Table-for-Featherweight-by-Dreamworld-sku-221.htm
♥♥ Parts: http://www.suncatcher-tx.com/shop/Parts.htm

Singer 301
♥♥ http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_301_threading.htm

SEWING MACHINE TIPS

1. ♥♥ Clean Bobbin Area from dust bunnies:
Maintaining a good working sewing machine is important to successful piecing. Try using an old, clean mascara brush (or you can purchase disposables in packs from a beauty supply store such as Sally's) for brushing the lint out of your bobbin case and other tight areas. The all-around bristles are like magnets for getting out the lint and the wand is small enough for even the tiny spaces.

Craftybear

Christmas Ornaments on Styrofoam:

Christmas Ornaments to make on styrofoam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB9S-rxIe6w

Folded Star Christmas Ornaments
http://quilting.about.com/od/holidayquiltpatterns/ss/folded-fabric-star.htm?nl=1

Craftybear

** Spiral Table Runner & Ruler

http://phillipsfiberart.danemcoweb.com/shop/product/STP/

10 degree ruler

http://phillipsfiberart.danemcoweb.com/shop/product/ten-degree-wedge-tool/

60 degree ruler

projects:
1. Hexagon Table Runner http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2009/10/holiday-hexagon.html

Lil Twister 2 sizes
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_item_details.asp?sid=75138251810487513&store_id=774&page_id=23&item_id=3883

Strip Tube Ruler:
Video to Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3k85E3lzfU

Craftybear

Quilting Retreats Check off list:

I have started a list:

once we get more ideas I will make a list of them in alphabetical order for a check off sheet on my pages to share with all of you

***be sure to have some way to mark your tools with your name, address label, cool bead chains for your scissors, etc.) so you don't loose your items, easy to get mixed up if you share with others ***

Contact Form (list who to contact in case of Emergency, names, phone #'s and cell phone #'s)
list of medicines you take
allergies
list surgeries you have had

Bag to carry your projects in
Bobbins
Cutting Mats
Cushion to sit on
Design Wall (Portable Design Wall)
Desk Top Fan
Extension Cords
Extra Sewing Machine Needles (Universal will be fine)
Fabric Markers
Fabric Scissors
Fabrics
Fabrics (in Project bags with your pattern)
Iron
Ironing Board
Lights
Notebook and pencil to take notes
Ott Lights
Painter Tape (to secure cords on the floor)
Patterns
Pins
Pincushion
Quilt Books
Quilt Magazines
Rotary Cutters & ** be sure to have extra blades
Rotary Ruler (or your favorite longer size)
Rulers
Safety Pins
Seam Ripper (sorry - that might be needed)
Sewing Machine
Sewing Machine Attachments
Sewing Machine Power Cord (you would be surprised at
the number of ladies that leave home without it!!)
Sewing Machine you are familiar with and instruction manual (just in case)
Snips
Spray Bottle (water)
Starch or Sizing
Straight Pins
Sticky Notes
Tables (Small Tables for your area)
Threads (All Colors)
Thread Catcher and small pop up trash bin
Wash-out marker
Zip Lock Bags (a nice way to organize your project) projects!!!

SEWING SUPPLIES [/B}

pins
scissors
needles
thread
safey pins
seam rippers

[b] ROTARY CUTTING SUPPLIES

Rotary Cutter
Rotary Cutter Extra Blades
Rotary Mats
Rulers (be sure to put your name on them)

[b] SEWING MACHINE/ACCESSORIES [B]

Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Foot Pedal
Sewin Machine Manul
Assorted Feet
Screw Driver
Oil for your machine
small brush
extra bulbs
needles
bobbins
extension cords
surge protector
Light (Ott Lights)

Class/Project Supplies

Each Project in its own bag with pattern and fabrics!
paper
pen/pencil
fusible
spray starch
pre cut fabric
books
patterns
compass protractor
string

Other Stuff:

** Dress in layers, some rooms cold, some very warm
** Digital Camera with several sets of extra batteries
** Cell Phone and Charger
** Lap Top, (all electric cords and chargers)
** Shopping List for completing UFO's, starting new project, stash building

BE SURE TO PACK YOUR SUITCASE:

Camera
$$$$$
Credit Cards
Cell Phone
Lap Tops

(For a Retreat: clothes,

Personal items:

Emergency Contact Paper (Names, Home Phone #'s, Cell Phone #s)
List of Medicines you take
Allegies List

Bandaids
Curling Irons
Deodorant
Finger Nail File
Hair Dryer
Kleenex
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Perfume
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush and Tooth Paste
(Denture Cleaning Supplies)

CLOTHES:

Bras
Jackets
Pj's or nightgowns
Shoes
Socks
Slippers
Sweatshirts
Tops
Underwear

Quilt for your bed
Pillow for your bed

Glasses
Desk Top Fan
Flashlight
Nightlight

Snacks: chips, pretzels, cookies (in ziplock bags to keep snacks fresh)
Water, pop, chocolate

Craftybear

Sayings of the Day:
1. ♥ "The only place housework comes before quilting is in the dictionary!"

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Quilt Sayings

You Know You Are a Quilter When

1. There's more fabric in the house than food.

2. "Fat-quarter" is not the heaviest part of your body.

3. Your ironing board is always set up, but you never iron clothes.

4. You think of your job as an interruption of your quilting time.

5. You pet fabric.

6. People are always picking thread off you.

7. You can measure a scant 1/4 by eye.

8. "Featherweight" doesn't mean boxer.

9. Your "UFO's" are not from outer space.

10. You clean up your sewing room and they think that you are leaving.

11. Life is full of many pieces- why not quilt?

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Craftybear

Crafts for Bazaars and Fast Gifts

Quilted Oven Door Dress: http://calamitykim.typepad.com/photos/whip_up_a_darlin_dress_to/#tp

Christmas Ornaments to make on styrofoam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB9S-rxIe6w

Folded Star Christmas Ornaments
http://quilting.about.com/od/holidayquiltpatterns/ss/folded-fabric-star.htm?nl=1

Craftybear

Quilting Tips & Tricks from Quilting Board Members

1. Magic Eraser (member 117becca)
hand quilt, use #2 pencil, the quilt laying on a hard surface, you just rub the Magic Eraser over the markings and VOILA......pencil marks are gone!! I didn't even have to rub real hard!

2. Sewing Straight Line on angle when joining the strips(Member Tjradj)
I love the look of sashing and borders that are joined with an angled or "mitered" seam. The problem I have is sewing a straight line on the angle when joining the strips. I've tried marking it with a pencil but always seem to stretch the fabric with the pencil.Today I found a good trick to solve this.When I line up the seam under my pressor foot, I take a couple of stitches and leave the needle in the down position. Now, take a piece of folded paper and place the fold right up against the left side of the needle, it slides under the foot easily. Now move the bottom part of the paper until the fold is right where you want to end the seam. Stitch along the folded paper to make the seam. If you happen to make a stitch on the paper it doesn't matter because the paper rips out easily.I used this for 5 " borders and it worked like a dream.

Craftybear

Online Quilting Shows

1. http://www.quilterstv.com/

2. Quilt in a Day http://www.quiltinaday.com/

3. Kay Wood http://www.kaywoodtv.com/

4. http://www.sewontv.com/

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