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signature quilts5/11/2010
  Q: I want to make a signature quilt for my in-laws who will have a 50th wedding anniversary next year. ...
  A: Well, your question is not very specific, but I'll try to give you some pointers. You could ...
lapframe for quilting3/18/2010
  Q: I am a new quilt beginner but I do not have a quilting frame. I have a 27" lapframe however with ...
  A: Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! The fabric on the sides of your quilt frame is for ...
how to cut a speedy2/21/2010
  Q: I am attempting to make Around the Twist. It tells me to cut 2" speedy from the square blocks. I ...
  A: I did a search on 'rotary mate ruler' and found this website: ...
how to cut a speedy2/20/2010
  Q: I am attempting to make Around the Twist. It tells me to cut 2" speedy from the square blocks. I ...
  A: I need to get some more information from you. Is the pattern for this quilt available online? If ...
sandwiching a quilt with prarie points2/7/2010
  Q: I have never used prarie points on the edge of a quilt and need to know how to process the end ...
  A: Here are some websites that can help you. I think they can give you the best instructions plus they ...
machine quilting12/27/2009
  Q: I am machine quilting some red work for a woman -- backing is red and sashing is red..so I did an ...
  A: Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Make a practice piece, with the same fabric and batting and ...
using masking fluid on fabric11/24/2009
  Q: i want to make a landscape quilt and was wondering if you've ever heard of anyone using masking ...
  A: Jaime, Hello. I admit I had to look up masking fluid, because I'd never heard of that term before. ...
Beginning quilting11/7/2009
  Q: I have decided to make a queen size quilt for my bed. I would like a 6" border and the 'guts' of ...
  A: Go the this website: http://www.quiltbug.com/Articles/fabric-calculator.htm Where it asks for ...
quilt comes apart11/5/2009
  Q: I am a beginner quilter. I have made only 4 quilts. The problem I am having is after a few washes ...
  A: When I first answered your question, I had assumed it was the seams that were coming apart. If, ...
quilt comes apart11/4/2009
  Q: I am a beginner quilter. I have made only 4 quilts. The problem I am having is after a few washes ...
  A: Lovely name you have, if I may say so! I understand how you feel, Dawn. All that work and you ...
Applique + free motion11/2/2009
  Q: I am thinking about making a series of leaf block squares to use as table runners/ centerpieces. ...
  A: Julie, Kudos for trying free motion! You'll find it is much fun and lets you be more and more ...
Juki TL 98 QE foot pedal10/13/2009
  Q: Where can I find this part?
  A: I searched for quite awhile and found only one website that lists the foot control for the exact ...
Stippling9/28/2009
  Q: I am a beginner in free motion quilting and am having trouble with breaking the needle when ...
  A: First of all, good for you for trying free motion quilting. It's not really hard, just getting ...
Grandma's Garden quilt9/13/2009
  Q: I made a full size quilt of this pattern but can't figure out how to attached it to the bottom. A ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand your question but I'll give it a try. When you say you can't figure out ...
MATERIAL9/7/2009
  Q: I AM VERY NEW TO QUILTING AND FEEL LOST WITH THE HAND DYED MATERIAL I PURCHASED. WILL IT BLEED? ...
  A: welcome to the quilting world! For the most part, it's the reds, purples and reddish browns that ...
Batting8/22/2009
  Q: Can the left over larger size batting pieces be sewed together and used in another quilt?
  A: Yes, they can! The batting lofts should be the same and use a zig-zag stitch to sew the edges ...
Quilting frame7/12/2009
  Q: My wife & I have a Sears quilting frame stock no. 25-48174C and no directions on how to assemble it. ...
  A: Have you tried contacting Sears through their Customer Service dept? Their number is 1-800-MYSEARS. ...
Applique quilt6/12/2009
  Q: Unfortunately I believe I misread instructions on an applique quilt so I need your advice. I made ...
  A: The fusing on the applique will probably not stay fused without being sewn down. Does the package ...
quilting5/8/2009
  Q: I grew up associating quilting with scraps. I am attempting to to a 4-H quilt with excess fabric ...
  A: Is this quilt for show? Does it have to be a specific size or just within certain parameters? If ...
Free Motion Quilting- Stitch length and tension4/30/2009
  Q: I've been learning how to free motion quilt on my home sewing machine. I've made a lot of practice ...
  A: I want to apologize for the lateness of this reply. This is pretty basic, but there are some things ...
quilt fabric cutting3/30/2009
  Q: Help! I have some exp in quilting and felt confident enough to cut out a quilt pkg that I bought a ...
  A: I'll answer your last question first: It is possible that this was a mistake, but maybe not. Since ...

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I would love to help anyone with beginning quilting, free motion embroidery and quilting, raw edge applique and art quilts. I am also a cyber quilter. That means I can help you use your computer to search for quilting techniques, quilt patterns, supplies, etc. I can also help other beginner fabric dyers.

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20 years quilting experience, art quilter, machine embroidery, freemotion embroidery and quilting

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Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild

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No formal textile education

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