April 2018 Show & Tell

 Barbara Zygiel -- Christmas Stamp Basket

all hand stitched

 Pat Alfredson -- Nature Reminded

 Veronica Abrams -- Vintage Handkerchief Dress

design by Bumblebee Linens

 Ro Coller -- Fidget quilt

 Rickie Frost - Knitted Shawl

 Rickie Frost -- Knitted hats

Joyce Keating -- Charity quilts

Quilters Coloring Books

Quilters Coloring Books



Coloring books are no longer just for the kids. In fact, adult coloring books are all the rage right now.  This once-niche hobby has now grown into a full-on trend.  Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety.  Skip the crayons and go straight for the colored pencils.  No need to purchase a coloring book, just do a web search “adult coloring books” and you’ll find lots of information and free pages you can print so you can color to your hearts content.  


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Quilting Tip

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Check for Corrections Before you Begin!

Thank you Nanette Gibbs for compiling this extensive list of websites where you can check to see if there are any corrections to printed patterns 

https://www.jinnybeyer.com/quilting-with-jinny/pattern-errata.cfm

http://www.fonsandporter.com/magazine_corrections.html

http://www.quilt.com/Errata.html

http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/articles/corrections

http://www.quiltmaker.com/pattern_correction.html

http://land.missouriquiltco.com/block-corrections/

http://www.leisurearts.com/errata  NOTE:  You will need to indicate publication.

http://www.quiltingdaily.com/media/g/qatv/default.aspx

http://www.ct-publishing.com/errata/main.html

http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/?s=corrections

https://www.primitivequiltsandprojects.com/corrections/

http://www.quiltingcelebrations.com/articles/Quilting_Celebrations_Magazine_Corrections

http://www.quiltmag.com/search/?cx=partner-pub-2201018000331426%3A9lpydo-sdy9&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=corrections&sa=Search&siteurl=www.quiltmag.com%2Fmagazine%2Fquilt-almanac-2013%2F&ref=www.google.com%2F&ss=1811j402305j11

While doing this list I found it helpful to Google both the title of the magazine and the expression ‘corrections’ or ‘errata’.  For example:  ‘Fons and Porter Love of Quilting corrections’.  You could also put ‘Love of Quilting corrections’ and you would get the same results.  Please note that I also included the publishing houses for the various quilting books and they have specialized pages where you can customize your search for the book you are using.

I have not included sites from Australia and France but using the above strategy you can easily find corrections for publications from those countries as well. 

I would recommend checking these websites particularly if you have a ‘kit’ that has been lying around for awhile.  

Program Notes from March 26, 2013 - Your Favorite Tool, Gadget, Book or Hint

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MVQU Program Notes 3/26/13   Your Favorite Tool, Gadget, Book or Hint

A winter storm found us missing our anticipated visit from Georgia Bonesteel due to dangerous travel conditions in her area.  To fill our program void members present took turns sharing something quilting related.   Here are some highlights of that day.

Carol Conahan – Carol saw the “Roll N Ruler” demoed at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival.  It measures by rolling and makes perfect circles.  She says her husband like it too.  Here is a link to a YouTube video showing how the ruler works  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouXGdkLynOA

Heidi Haynes - visiting from Reston QU – “Easy Does It” quilt book by Georgia Bonesteel – Heidi is a geographer, so made GB’s map quilt and brought it along to show as she hadn’t heard GB wasn’t able to make it.

Bev Krysa – she buys old quilt tops, especially ones in blue and white.  She noted that the ones in bubblegum pink and poison green are the brightest, and the least expensive.  She likes how many of the earlier quilters made do with what they had.

Ruth Roush – recommended Don Linn’s book “Free- Motion Machine Quilting: From Practice to Perfection”.  She found the book at JoAnn’s and is also available from Amazon.com.

Jennie McKinney  – new member – To make your sewing easier she recommended having enough light in your sewing room, from windows or other sources.

Janet Betz – mentioned a bit of MVQU history – noting that in the early years Jinny Beyer taught beginning quilting classes to a small group in Janet’s living room.  She later invited MV to her home after her trip to India and again to visit her house built around a tree. 

Kay Brill – said she particularly enjoys the sisterhood of the group in helping one another

Marjorie Barondes – noted that she is not a true quilter but enjoys the group and is working on a redwork project designed by former member Jean Ives. 

Joan Peake – demonstrated how to keep applique elements orderly in a plastic carrying case lined with batting and recommended storing completed blocks wrapped around plastic “pool noodles” and saving bits of trim and binding by wrapping around pieces of plastic pipe.

Beth Smith – recommended Deb Tucker’s “Wing Clipper” template for making perfect flying geese.  You can learn more on Deb Tucker’s website www.studio180design.net

Barbara Zygiel – showed the group a charming collection of needlework ornaments by Chickadee Hollow Designs that look similar to crazy quilted pieces.  They can be ordered online from the company and shipping is inexpensive www.chickadeehollowdesigns.com

Jill Crispino – said she has discovered an easy solution to quilt block corners that won’t match up during assembly…offset the rows.  She also noted that using your machine’s embroidery stitches in straight lines can make charming quilting designs for the free-motion-challenged.

Kathleen Shaw – loves her machine’s ¼ inch foot and also recommends Ott Lights for better visibility. She noted that if you’re getting embroidered quilts quilted, be sure to discuss the quilting design and placement with the quilter.  Some people like the embroidered portions quilted, others don’t. You don’t want a surprise.  She reminisced that Jinny Beyer had also hosted a group of quilters when her garden was redesigned to include some quilt patterns.  

Gigi Corbin – likes to read quilt blogs from all over the world and discovered the “Mile-A-Minute Quilt” method that way.  She demonstrated the method and said a tutorial is available online.  Look for the March 2012 (http://inchbyinchquilting.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html) entry to start at the beginning.  It is a great, fast, stash-buster!  She brought a large top she completed in 2 days, including cornerstone sashing.

Dianne Tippins – announced that a new seam ripper will be available in April, Seam-Fix, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXyot_s7Bhc .  It can be ordered online and will be available at the Variety Store.  She noted that the store has a large special order business for quilters with a usually speedy turnaround.

Barbara Dove – enjoys using pre-wound plastic bobbins that come in a tube. Hers came from Sun Sew Vac, but they can also be ordered online or found at other stores.  Another quilter cautioned that the bobbins should not be made of cardboard, which can be bad for your machine.  Barbara also noted that she likes the special foot for her machine designed for stitching in the ditch; the blade is in the middle.

Sally Barber – recommended Leni Wiener’s book “Photo-Inspired Art Quilts”, which has good illustrations and instructions.  It can be ordered through www.leniwiener.com.  She also has a great blog.

Ruth Morgan – for beading work, Ruth likes “Tacky BOB” – a small, oblong, clear plastic box with a hinged lid filled with a tacky substance.  Put beads on it to keep them from rolling or bouncing away while you are preparing to use them.  Tacky BOB can be found at some needlework stores and other locations.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ2AWUoZX9A

Ellen Icochea – reported that Rhodes Grove  near Chambersburg, PA, makes a great retreat location. It was just used by Vienna QU.  While there she discovered the “Handy Caddy: The Clear View Organizer” for keeping your tools and bits under control at a class or retreat  http://www.handycaddy.com.  She won a copy of the quilting book “From Spain with Love”, which contains attractive quilt patterns, recipes and pictures of Spain – a threefer! 

Jim Melton – Orkney Springs, VA might also be a great retreat site.  Recommended making quilted pieces from men’s ties, esp. as mementos for friends.

Barbara Jones – said her all-round, “go-to” reference book is “All-In-One Quilter’s Reference Tool” by C & T Publishing.  She uses it all the time for measurements, calculations, sizes, how-to’s, etc.  There is also a related reference book of Tips for Piecing.  This handy reference tool can be found at quilt and fabric stores and online. 

Dotty Eisenhour – loves a book called “Material Obsessions” from Australia and its companion volume by Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke.  They can be ordered online.  Also recommended the ¼ inch seam marker.  Great for marking seams lines for sewing half-square triangles from squares.

Carolyn Paden – has enjoyed Second Saturday classes at Jinny Beyer’s Studio in Great Falls, VA, where Jinny or studio staff do tool demos or teach a technique for around $25/yr. http://www.jinnybeyer.com/studio/jinny-beyer-club.cfm. There is an online newsletter to sign up for and there is an online sale Wednesdays, and a great in-house grab basket of JB scraps. 

Kathleen Pellegrini – is busy embroidering blue jean scraps made from thrift store finds to make into a quilt. 

Lynne Fishburn – recommended storing quilts at the top of a closet, rolled around “pool noodles”, then covered with a fabric sleeve with a label, and held on the shelf by an L bracket you can install yourself.

Libby Dudley – zippered, net, lingerie washing bags help corral small scraps when they need refreshing.  Adding baking soda to the soap and wash water may help, along with a separate rinse water containing some white vinegar.    

Textile Conservation Tips from Newbold Richardson

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Rhonda's Must Have of the Month--The Gypsy Sit Upon ™ Comfort Cushion

Stay Seated All Day Without Dismay !

Sit comfortably for hours while quilting, sewing, reading, driving and more. Softly inflated flexible disc prevents fatigue and reduces pressure on the tailbone while helping relieve lower back pain, strengthening core muscles and improving posture.

The Gypsy Sit Upons nubby texture allows for cooling air flow and promotes improved blood circulation. Made of durable purple rubberized material , it remains soft and pliable...one size fits all.

Available at www.thegypsyquilter.com (Like me, I know you've all had days when you've wished for such a thing as the hours add up at while at your sewing machine, and now you can.)

Jinny Beyer Secrets: Color for Quilters

Color confidence is the number one fear of many a quilter. Join Jinny Beyer is this short effective lesson as she shares easy tips you can use instantly and introduces tools that will give you more confidence in using color in your quilts and other projects. Other videos are available by Jinny as well including Jinny Beyer on Fabric Design where she shares the secrets to fabric design and Jinny Beyer Border Prints where she shows how you can use border prints to add character and movement in your quilts. Click here for the video.

MVQU Members Recommend...

Dianne Tippins recently found Spoonflower, a fabric company in North Carolina that allows a sewer/quilter to design and print their own fabric. It's $18.00 a yard and there is no minimum yardage. Check it out at http://www.spoonflower.com/.

Rhonda Adams' favorite must have for 2009... the Bendable Bright Light (because the eyes aren't what they used to be :-) This little beauty snaps into a non-magnetic mount to your sewing machine and provides energy efficient LED light on a bendable arm for up to 100,000 hours--that's about 12 hours a day for 20 years. No batteries or bulbs to replace!!

This product provides pure light for your sewing workspace and fits any sewing machine. It is long lasting, easy mounting, and can be used anywhere you need more light. Available at retailers or from http://www.bendablebrightlight.com/. Rhonda says, "You gotta have one! I LOVE MINE!!!!!!"


Rhonda also recommends Quilters Hangup. Talk about a time-saver! This ready-to-use, muslin, pleated quilt sleeve comes in a 4" x 108" length. Just cut what you need, stitch it on your quilt, and you're done. Look for it at your favorite quilt shop or you can order from http://www.quiltershangup.com/buy.php.



Beverly Dasch highly recommends Mary Ellen's Best Press Lavender Starch Alternative. This clear and fragrant miracle starch makes ironing more enjoyable. It doesn't clog, flake or leave a residue (even on dark fabrics). The lavender-scented spray starch relaxes stubborn wrinkles, and makes fabrics soil-resistant. The clear, non-aerosol spray bottle lets you see how much is left. This product is available at retailers or can be ordered from http://www.maryellenproducts.com/shop/product.php?productid=16148

What recommendations do you have? Websites, products, books, etc? Send them to the editor at mvqu.news@gmail.com. We can make this a regular column.