Batiks are now $6.99 per yard - wow!!!
I've ordered from them before and just placed my final order; they ship quick and the fabrics are very nice. Batik lovers should stock up.

I guess I'm baking cookies then! :)
Thanks everyone for the comments, suggestions and compliments.
Cheers!

I made this bag for a teacher I work with that is turning 30. Is it ok to just give someone a bag, or should I put something in it as well? I was thinking I should. My husband suggested cookies...

Your room is really looking great! I also went with a soft yellow in mine and have accented with purple and green. Really good color choice for a sewing room.

I remember your first post. I loved this quilt then and I still do. It's beautiful. Excellent choice using a crosshatch in each of the blocks. You've done an amazing job!

I keep going back and forth on this decision too. For awhile I think I want one, but then I go back to my roots of liking everything done by hand .... for strips I'd probably still cut by hand so I...

I have a small thread rack by my machine and keep just the basics on it for piecing work. White, Black, Tan/Beige, Gray, etc.
Everything else is in plastic totes made for thread storage.

It's ADORABLE and I think it will be just grand as a gift. I think it fits the jungle theme in a baby kind of way and I LOVE the colors you chose. :)

That's a lot of work, I remember when I did my sewing room and I don't have near as much as you do ... yet. :)
It's so rewarding to go into the room once you do all this -- I know I still walk by...

I absolutely LOVE this! Great work! Thanks for sharing!
Sorry I can't be any help with quilting - I'm still learning that myself.
Here's (http://pinterest.com/pin/49961877087321499/) a picture I...

I just ordered the Brother PE 700II from Costco for $589+tax and it comes with thread, stabilizer and some pre-loaded bobbins.
I really want a machine with a larger hoop, better screen, etc. but I...

I am by no means an expert, still learning here. From what I've learned, once your feed dogs are down changing your stitch length makes no difference. I never change any of my settings for FMQ...

I think it looks great. Great choice in border fabrics and size!

Hello from your neighbor in the North Sound... and welcome to the Quilting Board!

If you go back to the beginning and start with book 1, you'll understand how he gets his money. They truly are worth going back to read. Love the Jack Reacher series. I'm currently waiting for...

I also used foam insulation board covered with warm and white batting. My husband put a nail in the wall and pushed the foam into the nail to hang it. So far so good.

We decided to pass on the fabric. It was $150 and sorting through to get what we want then putting into some kind of package to sell wasn't worth it. If she was willing to go down on her price, I...

Thanks for the input everyone... I really appreciate it. The fabric is more than either of us will use, so unless we can sell some of it we're not interested in buying. I'll keep you posted. :)

My friend and I have an opportunity to buy a few boxes of fabric cut into 5" squares. It's a huge variety of fabrics from animals to holiday to florals, etc. I was thinking it would make great...

Very nice sewing room! That u-shape is what I have in mind when I do sewing room 2.0
Adorabe fur baby; I have a tri-color border collie. :)

I really love the idea of combining a bargello with a bunch of random/sampler blocks. Great quilt!

It's my favorite online shop, and the first site I go to when looking for fabric. Quick shipping, good quality fabric and great prices!

I've been happy with Kona Cotton Black. I haven't used any of the brands mentioned above though.

This one is on my future project list and it's a good design for a little girl to grow into.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/baby-quilts/kids-quilts_ss13.html

If you're taking votes, mine is for the fishies. It's a little less busy, and you could embellish with small crystals/rhinestones for an eye on each fish (depending on how old the girl is - certain...