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- Susan Laity Price
July 31, 2013, 1:46 pm
There are so few post by this group some of us are anxious for any
post even a golden oldie. Maybe I am not receiving all of the posts. I
had not checked in several days. When I just asked my computer for all
posts not read there were only five retrieved. I miss everyone but am
not going to join Facebook.
Susan
On Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:29:44 -0700 (PDT), snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com wrote:

post even a golden oldie. Maybe I am not receiving all of the posts. I
had not checked in several days. When I just asked my computer for all
posts not read there were only five retrieved. I miss everyone but am
not going to join Facebook.
Susan
On Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:29:44 -0700 (PDT), snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Quilts in Movies...

I feel exactly the same, Susan. Never mind, we keep the spirit, if not
the volume of the old RCTQ. I think five might have been about right ..
I tried posting something a while ago, but it didn't get through. I
think I have a flaky new system!
Pat S
Re: Quilts in Movies...
I'm on facebook, but I much prefer the format of this group. Facebook
does not seem like a good replacement. I wish this group were more active.
Julia in MN
On 7/31/2013 8:46 AM, Susan Laity Price wrote:

does not seem like a good replacement. I wish this group were more active.
Julia in MN
On 7/31/2013 8:46 AM, Susan Laity Price wrote:

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Re: Quilts in Movies...
That is a very good point, actually.
I have hardly done any P&Q at all for three years or so since my
separation - there's always 'stuff' (having to do everything myself!).
I keep trying to catch up, to get 'everything on the list done so that I
can pick my sewing up again'. So, I haven't had anything really to post
about. Also, I had a new service provider and computer, which wouldn't
accept my old Usenet system. I have more or less sussed out just enough
to communicate with e-mails, but newsgroup has been 'iffy'. But, my
last post did appear, so perhaps all is well again - just different!
I will make an honest effort to post some more: more on topic than this
one is >g<
*First question: how many of us are only reading RCTQ this way? or who
regularly read posts in both ways?
OK, there's Susan here, Julia, myself,I'm pretty sure Ginger does also;
and I think Polly does both. If we had an idea of how many there were,
we would have a better feeling of what size group we were still a part
of.
I will post in the coming week about a project I am doing with my local
quilting group. As usual, I haven't got time to write any more just
now; but I'll make sure I don't leave it too long.
Let's all get writing! We're perhaps feeling a bit discouraged.
However, we can still have a great timew, even if we are small in
number.
Pat on the Green
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snipped-for-privacy@jjjjjjj.jjj says...

I have hardly done any P&Q at all for three years or so since my
separation - there's always 'stuff' (having to do everything myself!).
I keep trying to catch up, to get 'everything on the list done so that I
can pick my sewing up again'. So, I haven't had anything really to post
about. Also, I had a new service provider and computer, which wouldn't
accept my old Usenet system. I have more or less sussed out just enough
to communicate with e-mails, but newsgroup has been 'iffy'. But, my
last post did appear, so perhaps all is well again - just different!
I will make an honest effort to post some more: more on topic than this
one is >g<
*First question: how many of us are only reading RCTQ this way? or who
regularly read posts in both ways?
OK, there's Susan here, Julia, myself,I'm pretty sure Ginger does also;
and I think Polly does both. If we had an idea of how many there were,
we would have a better feeling of what size group we were still a part
of.
I will post in the coming week about a project I am doing with my local
quilting group. As usual, I haven't got time to write any more just
now; but I'll make sure I don't leave it too long.
Let's all get writing! We're perhaps feeling a bit discouraged.
However, we can still have a great timew, even if we are small in
number.
Pat on the Green
.
snipped-for-privacy@jjjjjjj.jjj says...

Re: Quilts in Movies...
I read the group three or four times a week. It's not as busy as the "olden
days" that's for sure. I really miss it, too.
I do read Facebook but rarely post anywhere.
Now I'm going to break that trend and ask a question.
Does anyone have a tried and true pattern for a diaper bag. I'm a great
grandmother and was thinking making seasonal diaper bags for my grand and
great-grand daughters, might be fun and get me out of my funk.
I just finished the graduation/18th birthday quilt for my oldest grandson.
Donna in Bellevue
days" that's for sure. I really miss it, too.
I do read Facebook but rarely post anywhere.
Now I'm going to break that trend and ask a question.
Does anyone have a tried and true pattern for a diaper bag. I'm a great
grandmother and was thinking making seasonal diaper bags for my grand and
great-grand daughters, might be fun and get me out of my funk.
I just finished the graduation/18th birthday quilt for my oldest grandson.
Donna in Bellevue
Re: Quilts in Movies...
I made one similar to this but instead of snaps I used velcro. On the bag it
was vertical and on the flap it was horizontal. That may be another option
to think about.
I just used quilting cotton and left over batting so mine was a little too
floopy for what I wanted.
Dee in Oz

was vertical and on the flap it was horizontal. That may be another option
to think about.
I just used quilting cotton and left over batting so mine was a little too
floopy for what I wanted.
Dee in Oz

Re: Quilts in Movies...
Lizzy Taylor wrote:

Oh yes! Forgot to add that in my post. I used the plastic covers from a
foolscap folder to stiffen my bottom (well, actually, the bag's
bottom...) and added six metal plated bag feet by punching holes in the
plastic with a centre-punch. I also added two magnetic bag closures
above the zipper for exactly that reason: to give a tighter closure when
the bag is not so full.
It was so much fun making the nappy bag, I went on to use up some of my
precious Laurel Burch cat-flavoured fabric and made a handbag for my
teenaged daughter: she was overjoyed and now takes it everywhere. Next,
I'm going to make another handbag for an elderly nun who taught me in
school. She has a thing for Siamese cats and I've got *just* the fabric
in my stash! Can't wait to give it to her! :D

Oh yes! Forgot to add that in my post. I used the plastic covers from a
foolscap folder to stiffen my bottom (well, actually, the bag's
bottom...) and added six metal plated bag feet by punching holes in the
plastic with a centre-punch. I also added two magnetic bag closures
above the zipper for exactly that reason: to give a tighter closure when
the bag is not so full.
It was so much fun making the nappy bag, I went on to use up some of my
precious Laurel Burch cat-flavoured fabric and made a handbag for my
teenaged daughter: she was overjoyed and now takes it everywhere. Next,
I'm going to make another handbag for an elderly nun who taught me in
school. She has a thing for Siamese cats and I've got *just* the fabric
in my stash! Can't wait to give it to her! :D
--
Trish Brown
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Trish Brown
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Re: Quilts in Movies...
The magnetic snaps are ridiculously expensive here (about £3)so I have
started to buy old handbags from charity jumble sales (which are cheaper
than charity shops) I can often get a bag for about 20p if it is
well-worn. The snaps are very easy to remove with a pair of old scissors
and usually look like new. I have a nice little collection now and
sometimes bags come with the added bonus of a buckle and strap links.
Now I just need to make some bags!
Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside
On 02/08/2013 04:29, Trish Brown wrote:
....... I also added two magnetic bag closures

started to buy old handbags from charity jumble sales (which are cheaper
than charity shops) I can often get a bag for about 20p if it is
well-worn. The snaps are very easy to remove with a pair of old scissors
and usually look like new. I have a nice little collection now and
sometimes bags come with the added bonus of a buckle and strap links.
Now I just need to make some bags!
Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside
On 02/08/2013 04:29, Trish Brown wrote:
....... I also added two magnetic bag closures

quilted bags Re: Quilts in Movies...
Howdy!
Speaking of bags, I just acquired one from Helen, a former RCTQer:
http://hergesthelly.com/default.htm
I got the bag that's on the "about" page; LOVE IT!
It will hold many necessary things, including the quilted wallet made by
our Donna in Idaho (I am still Queen of the Beggars). Btw, Donna is having
some "health issues"; she's on FB, too, so y'all think good thoughts for
her.
Keep making those bags, folks. 'Cause I love 'em, but don't want to make
'em, but am a happy customer on the other side of the deal. ;-)
Cheers!
Ragmop/Sandy
On 8/2/13 4:10 AM, in article hYWdnZ9 snipped-for-privacy@bt.com,

Speaking of bags, I just acquired one from Helen, a former RCTQer:
http://hergesthelly.com/default.htm
I got the bag that's on the "about" page; LOVE IT!
It will hold many necessary things, including the quilted wallet made by
our Donna in Idaho (I am still Queen of the Beggars). Btw, Donna is having
some "health issues"; she's on FB, too, so y'all think good thoughts for
her.
Keep making those bags, folks. 'Cause I love 'em, but don't want to make
'em, but am a happy customer on the other side of the deal. ;-)
Cheers!
Ragmop/Sandy
On 8/2/13 4:10 AM, in article hYWdnZ9 snipped-for-privacy@bt.com,

Re: quilted bags Re: Quilts in Movies...
I am sorry to say that I don't check in as often as I would like. I do read this group more than the FB one. Only when a big request for a HUG or other does the FB catch my eye.
My favorite quilt in a movie or show is the one Jean (Judy Dench) had on her bed in "As Time Goes By". An old British show that is in re-runs here on PBS.
It's all in plaids and HST's. I've been collecting those fabrics forever so I can make one just like it.
My favorite quilt in a movie or show is the one Jean (Judy Dench) had on her bed in "As Time Goes By". An old British show that is in re-runs here on PBS.
It's all in plaids and HST's. I've been collecting those fabrics forever so I can make one just like it.
Re: Quilts in Movies...
ddean@dean-net.net wrote:

I recently made a nappy/diaper bag for my niece. I didn't use a pattern
but simply cut the front, back and gusset to a size I thought would be
useful and then used the principles for making a basic tote.
Here are the 'frills' I added:
- used suède-lined curtain fabric with teddy print (moisture resistant)
and navy cotton drill for the lining.
- used iron-on bamboo batting to add substance (ie. stand-uppage) to the
bag.
- welted zippered pockets - one on the outside front and one on the
inside lining. I managed to get large-tooth nylon zippers for those.
- a recessed zipper in the top (googled 'recessed zipper' and came up
with instructions)
- elasticated pockets on both lining pieces as well as insulated (with
cotton batting) bottle pockets in the end gussets. For these, I just cut
out pockets, made casings on the top and threaded elastic through them.
Final assembly was a little fraught, as I had to stretch the elasticated
bits to reach into the side seams. But I got there in the end!
- a wide, quilted strap (easy on the shoulders) with side-release
buckles so it can be attached to a supermarket trolley when needed.
Just yesterday, my little niece made me glow when she told me it's the
best nappy bag ever! I love my niecie! :D

I recently made a nappy/diaper bag for my niece. I didn't use a pattern
but simply cut the front, back and gusset to a size I thought would be
useful and then used the principles for making a basic tote.
Here are the 'frills' I added:
- used suède-lined curtain fabric with teddy print (moisture resistant)
and navy cotton drill for the lining.
- used iron-on bamboo batting to add substance (ie. stand-uppage) to the
bag.
- welted zippered pockets - one on the outside front and one on the
inside lining. I managed to get large-tooth nylon zippers for those.
- a recessed zipper in the top (googled 'recessed zipper' and came up
with instructions)
- elasticated pockets on both lining pieces as well as insulated (with
cotton batting) bottle pockets in the end gussets. For these, I just cut
out pockets, made casings on the top and threaded elastic through them.
Final assembly was a little fraught, as I had to stretch the elasticated
bits to reach into the side seams. But I got there in the end!
- a wide, quilted strap (easy on the shoulders) with side-release
buckles so it can be attached to a supermarket trolley when needed.
Just yesterday, my little niece made me glow when she told me it's the
best nappy bag ever! I love my niecie! :D
--
Trish Brown
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Trish Brown
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Re: Quilts in Movies...
So do I, but I do do Facebook too. I like the pictures and also the fact
that the group is members only. I seldom use my 'ordinary' Facebook
account - really just to see what children are up to. I have dabbled in
other quilty groups like The Farmer's Wife I've recently joined, but I
like ours best! I now only get real friends post on my normal account,
having cleared and stopped all the posts from places like The Quilt Show
and vaqrious quilt shops (I think I got them because I had pressed the
'like' button sometime)- I can go to their proper websites if I want to
without them cluttering up my page!
Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside
On 01/08/2013 17:13, mary wrote:

that the group is members only. I seldom use my 'ordinary' Facebook
account - really just to see what children are up to. I have dabbled in
other quilty groups like The Farmer's Wife I've recently joined, but I
like ours best! I now only get real friends post on my normal account,
having cleared and stopped all the posts from places like The Quilt Show
and vaqrious quilt shops (I think I got them because I had pressed the
'like' button sometime)- I can go to their proper websites if I want to
without them cluttering up my page!
Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside
On 01/08/2013 17:13, mary wrote:

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