Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post

[Marianne G.]

Marianne,
You must check out Spoonflower.com
You can print your designs onto several different types of cloth. And if you get 'the Spoonflower Workbook' it'll walk you through things like repeating designs, and uploading your image so you can print it to the size you want, etc. I've only done simple things so far, but I really enjoy it. If you are drawing your own designs it would be so unique to do this. Everything must be copyright free or yours, that's used in your uploads. That way no one can legally reproduce someone else's work. But, their are artists on the site that have their designs for sale. Not inexpensive, but worth the unique factor for special things, I think.
When I worked at the quilt shop in Wisconsin I found that most panels are printed 24" per cut. That way quilt shops can cut and prepackage the entire bolt. The one I showed that has The Lord's Prayer on it, is 36 " by width of fabric. That's unusual. Sometimes there will be companion fabrics showcased by the panels and it's a good idea to get a few fat quarters to mix with your own stash pieces to bring it all together.
Have fun!
PS and I hope that auto correct hasn't changed anything! LOL

[Marianne G.]

Luann...LOVE the snowman, and the other quilts! I'm really liking the attic window I did with the deer panel. I'm FMQ it now, and really happy with the way it is turning out

Dorothy

[Marianne G.]

A quickie preemie quilt. Measure about 24 inches square. Little Alfie has gained weight, is out from under the lights and only has an NG tube which is feeding him only mother's milk! Yeh!

[Jennifer D.]

Terrie, the quilt is lovely. Looks perfect for a snuggle! Glad to hear Alfie is doing well! Gotta love that home brewed liquid gold - hope momma is doing well too. In our NICU we always said that breast milk is baby's first, best medicine.

~ Jen

[Lois B.]

Terrie, The quilt is just lovely. I can just imagine how happy you were to be able to make it and Alfie's Mom will be to receive it. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[Geneva C.]

Perfect little quilt Terrie! I'm sure it will be loved. I'm glad Alfie is doing so well.

My great grandfather was Alfred. He was an amazing man. Left Switzerland at 19 or so, came to the United States via Galveston Texas and made a new life. Now that I think about it, he made beautiful tables of inlaid wood. They were a quilt made of wood. I'm sure your Alfie will be as loving and wonderful. Congratulations!

Geneva

[wendy w.]

Such good news from the little fighter Terrie. Love the quilt

[wendy w.]

Today Alfie made the big transition from incubator to cot! :cheer:

[Pamela N.]

Terrie, what wonderful news about Alfie's progression to a cot, it has made my Christmas, what a beautiful baby he is. Love his new quilt too.
Warm wishes to you all Pam

[wendy w.]

Hurrah Terrie, positive news

[wendy w.]

Awesome Terrie!!! So happy for them :-)
Dorothy

[wendy w.]

Oh Terrie what a relief you must feel. I am sending more blessings.
Judy

[wendy w.]

Way to go Alfie! Keep up the good work so grams will be kept busy making more beautiful quilts.

[Marianne G.]

Terrie, super baby quilt and so happy to hear that baby Alfie is celebrating Christmas in style
Luann - I have been searching for a "Spoonflower" alternative here in UK and think I have found one so something to check out in the new year. Watch this space as they say. Thanks for sending me down this route and make me seriously do something about it.

As we being Scandinavian celebrate Christmas tonight (24th) I will take this opportunity to wish everybody here on the forum and ones behind the scenes a very Merry Christmas if you celebrate this holiday and if not a Happy end to 2015 hopefully busy at your machines. Thinking of everybody who has troubles to cope with and I hope 2016 will be the year that will bring good health and happiness.


Marianne

[Carol G.]

Great news about Alfie! Babies only know to keep growing, don't know if the odds are against them. He'll do great.
I didn't think I made many quilty items this year, but when I turned in 4 small (very small) charity quilts at this month's guild meeting, I felt better.
Merry Christmas to you all!