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**Bibbit** · October 29, 2020, 10:32 AM

Hello! Nice to meet you all. I'm a mostly self-taught quilter, and I've been learning for about three years now. I came here because I need advice on my current quilt before I keep working on it - where would be the best place to post those questions? Thanks!

**Montana's Mary P** · October 30, 2020, 04:22 PM

I am a true newbie--. I have a question about fabric I have a room full of fabric from all sorts of planned projects. My quilting instructor said I could only quilt with known 100% cotton fabric. Why? I have many, many stacks of poly blends. Why would they work?

**Claire Hallman** · November 2, 2020, 04:47 PM

They can work but will not hold up like 100% cotton. Poly has a tendency to pill with use.

**Marian D** · November 4, 2020, 01:39 PM

Hi, I am new to this forum but have quilted for years! It was a blast attending a MSQ retreat in 2019. It was the best time ever even though I went with women I knew for a few months. Jenny and her crew couldn't have made it better. I hope to get back! May things open up soon. Oh... I'm the Greater Cincinnati area.

**KCama** · November 23, 2020, 08:19 AM

I am new to this forum, but have loved MSQC for years.
My first quilt was a Double Wedding Ring for my daughter's wedding (no one told me they were difficult to make, so I just forged ahead). That was over 25 years ago. I've made several since then and tons of other quilts (I volunteer for Quilts for Kids in Sacramento).

All of you that have wanted to make a Double Wedding Ring, but never had the nerve or time, nows a great time since you're stuck at home.

I have a little hint that makes the pieced arc so much easier. I've always used the template I bought for that first quilt (sorry, don't remember the brand). I liked the pieced arcs, but sooo many little pieces. I then started to sew jelly roll strips (for my template it took 5), laid the arc across the strip, and cut it out. You can get lots of them from one strip set. They are not exactly the shape of the traditional ones, but when the quilt's all done, it's not really noticeable.

This saves a lot of time, cutting, and frustration trying to get that perfect arc.

Concentrating on mask making right now, but on to more quilts in the future.

Stay safe everyone.

KCama

**Star lover** · November 23, 2020, 10:18 AM

KCama.....hello and welcome to the forum from Michigan! So happy you’ve joined us!

**scottann92** · January 8, 2021, 05:28 PM

Hi everyone, I'm new to quilting, I have sewn several years ago, but have always wanted to quilt. I'm in the process of picking a machine. I want a good one, because one of the reasons I quit sewing was always so frustrated with my machine. I'm sure I will be asking a million questions. It will be good to know all of you!!!

**ldwood** · January 8, 2021, 06:45 PM

Hello-I am new to quilting. Looking for some tips on QAYG lattice - attaching rows. I understand how to attach each square to make a row but am unsure how to attach rows together. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you. (from Surrey, BC Canada)

**Wishaway** · January 15, 2021, 06:23 PM

Hi, my name is Gail. I live in Mid Michigan. I have been popping into groups and chats but have not previously introduced myself. (just like me to barge right in!) I am recently (Dec 2018) married for the second time after raising my kids as a single mother and being single for over 30 years - yikes. I have sewn on and off since childhood but have never been skilled or creative. Turns out, tools matter, and my husband bought me a decent machine that has made it all more fun. I have done several quilt tops, none are ever going to be award winners but it has been fun and it's been especially nice making them for my grandchildren. I have enjoyed lurking on the forums and have already joined a couple of groups.

**Handmade.by.Louise** · January 26, 2021, 07:10 PM

Hello everyone,
I'm new here, and I have been quilting since October 2005.
I have only completed 3 lap size quilts (1 was actually a crib quilt, and was my first ever quilt).

I have done MANY (more than I can even begin to count) smaller projects from coasters & mug
rugs, to table runners and wallhangings for swaps in other groups over the years.

I live in Englewood, CO with my wonderful husband. We have been together for 20 years and
married for 17 of those years. Between us we had 3 daughters (1 for me and 2 for him). we lost
the oldest girl in November 2019 to heart failure. We have 1 grandson Zack who is 5-1/2 and in
Kindergarten and has Autism.

All my sewing of the past 9-10 months has been making masks for family members and myself.
But I have a MASSIVE stash of fabric and personally need to downsize a lot of it, but it is so much
of a mess that I just can't seem to get it done.

I look forward to chatting and sharing with you all.

Louise

**[email protected]** · February 13, 2021, 05:40 PM

I am new never having done a forum before wish me luck in navigating this. And thank you for having me.

**bradsher** · February 17, 2021, 04:11 AM

Hey everyone, newbie here from St. Louis! My name is Abbie, it's good to be here

**rlduseigne** · February 26, 2021, 11:45 AM

Hi! New today but not new to quilting. I saw this forum while researching laser lights for my sewing machine. Up until recently I have had access to a long arm quilter but now will have to use my machine. Wondering if anyone has used a laser for guiding stencils or free motion and any recommendations for a light. Thanks everyone.

**JayQueue** · March 6, 2021, 04:44 PM

Hi Everyone,
My name is Jacquie and I am new to the MSQC Forum, but have been quilting for a long time. I live in North Carolina.

**Star lover** · March 6, 2021, 05:29 PM

Hello Jacquie, welcome to the forum from Michigan. Hope you enjoy and let us know what you’re up to ❣️🧵

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