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Minno · 05-19-2011, 07:07 AM

My friends and I have done Quilts of Valor blocks as part of quilt retreats. Everyone takes their scraps and puts together a block, usually off the same pattern, and we try to coordinate colors. Then someone takes it home, and puts it together. Our local quilt shop has a drop off for the tops: tops and backing together, then a longarmer takes it home and donates the batting, puts it together and passes it off to someone else who does the binding. Someone withing the organization has a family member who works at Walter Reed in D.C. so they go there. We all feel good because it takes minutes to do a block and a beautiful Quilt of Valor results!

Kay

Carmilla · 05-20-2011, 08:44 AM

Hmmm.... perhaps a winter project for us? I'd happily contribute to a group project for returning service men and women.

We just need a cool name to reporesent a Nation-wide airstreaming quilting groups.
Not "Silver Quilters" it makes me feel old

Diego · 05-21-2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Carmilla

Hmmm.... perhaps a winter project for us? I'd happily contribute to a group project for returning service men and women.

We just need a cool name to reporesent a Nation-wide airstreaming quilting groups.
Not "Silver Quilters" it makes me feel old

Love that idea. A couple suggestions off the top of my head...

Quilting in Air?
Quiltairs?

maccamper · 05-21-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Carmilla

Hmmm.... perhaps a winter project for us? I'd happily contribute to a group project for returning service men and women.

We just need a cool name to reporesent a Nation-wide airstreaming quilting groups.
Not "Silver Quilters" it makes me feel old

I'd sure contribute to that group project.

Nancy Mac

SilverHoot · 05-21-2011, 07:18 AM

The Mrs. does not read the forum except when I bring something to her attention. When she awakes I'll bring the the Quilts of Valor idea to her attention and am sure she will love the idea and want to contribute to a group quilt.

Diego, I like the Quiltair name!

Michael

Carmilla · 05-21-2011, 11:49 AM

I like Quiltaires too!

Minno · 05-22-2011, 05:56 PM

Yeah, I like that name. I would be willing to gather all the quilt blocks together and put it together into a quilt or 2 depending on how many people contribute a block. We could decide on color, or theme or something like that. I think I have a block pattern that would be good to use since people tend to put blocks together with varying seam sizes. This block would be "floating" on the background so I could size them all the same before putting them together.

Kay

Forger · 05-22-2011, 06:33 PM

Count Martha in as one of the Quiltairs.

maxandgeorgia · 05-23-2011, 08:31 AM

Count me in. I'll do a couple of blocks for the project. ~G

lmgreenfield · 05-24-2011, 05:05 AM

The QOV site has a fair number of very specific instructions, something we should check out before beginning this project. See Basic QOV Requirements and the other related pages.

I also like the name Quiltairs, and am also willing/happy to contribute a block to this project.

Jezibels · 05-24-2011, 11:57 AM

I would like to do a block also, let us know block size and color theme.

tyndalelady · 05-24-2011, 07:50 PM

I can't believe I have finally made it to the end of this thread. i have been reading every post for the last 8 hours. Not much else was done today. lol

I have wanted to comment a million times today but have not...so here goes.
*Love the name Quiltair
*The generator cover is fab.
*Of all the beautiful quilts here I like the ones that are reflected in the "stream. Not they the others are not as beautiful, I just like the AS in the background.
*I am dying to see what Diego's cushions will look like with the new material. (I am pretty sure it is Diego...hopefully)
* I would be good for several blocks if we get that idea together.

My name is Missy and I have been quilting for a little over a year. We live full time in a SOB that is parked at the Grand Canyon. I currently have a truck camper that we "play" in but it is going on the market tomorrow so we can get another AS. I have been avoiding the forums since we sold our old rig but can't handle it any longer.

I am glad to be back and glad to know that I already have a featherweight to take in my future to me new rig.

Missy

lmgreenfield · 05-25-2011, 04:57 AM

Excuse my ignorance of camper jargon, but what is an SOB?

Janie Q · 05-25-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lmgreenfield

Excuse my ignorance of camper jargon, but what is an SOB?

Some other brand.

Minno · 05-25-2011, 04:35 PM

Here's my new "toy" (and it feels like one after using a bigger machine). I got it off the Featherweight 221 Factory website and am very happy with the machine and accoutrements I got as well as the service. It was probably a little pricier than I could have gone, but I figured it was worth it to get so many attachments and a refurbished machine that is so pretty. I'm already using the ruffler attachment to put a ruffle on my new grandbaby's quilt (due in June - it's a girl).

maxandgeorgia · 05-25-2011, 05:58 PM

Minno, oh, that's a pretty Featherweight

Lucky you to have one with the attachments. I've read about them, but have none...just that so-dependable straight stitch, forward and back. My quilting friends think I'm funny when I carry my little featherweight to our quilting sessions while they are wheeling in their heavy multi-tasking machines. I have one of those too (Bernina QE4400) but I love my little Featherweight more. Yours is in gorgeous condition. ~G

ROBERTSUNRUS · 05-25-2011, 10:36 PM

Hi, this sewing machine is just too pretty to use.

lmgreenfield · 05-26-2011, 05:13 AM

Your new toy is absolutely stunning! It made me RUN to their website and check out what else they have available. Yours such a beautiful color - still very classic (and classy) looking, but with a twist!

tksbaskets · 05-26-2011, 06:31 AM

I'd be happy to make some blocks for the QOV also.

TK

Minno · 05-26-2011, 03:57 PM

The Featherweight has been repainted and reconditioned, with all new decals, etc. He includes multiple attachments, and bobbins, etc. I'd say the service I've gotten from this guy is outstanding. We had a minor question when we received the machine, and he has bent over backwards to accomodate us. It's not an "original" Featherweight color from what I've read on them. Original colors were white, black and green (in England) I think. I do love the color, and I believe in using my antiques, so I WILL use it! I've already had to take the bobbin case holder apart to get a jam out of it. I like mechanical machines, though. Easy to service myself, not like the electronic machines. I have 3 of those.......

Kay