Area 3 Chapters

Area 3 Chapters in the beautiful state of Maine:


*Bog Hoot Quilters-Mechanic Falls area
*Chickadee Quilters-Bridgton Area
*Classic Quilters of Lewiston-Auburn Area
*Country Aire Quilters-Turner Area
*Country Square Quilters-North Jay/Wilton Area
*Cross Country Quilters-Bethel Area
*Grammy's Choice Quilters-Canton Area
*Ladies of the Lake Quilters-Peru/Rumford/Dixfield Area
*Lisbon Krazy Kwilters-Lisbon Area
*Pine Needle Quilters-Norway/South Paris Area
*Scraps and Patches Quilters-Poland Area
*Village Scrappers Quilters-Livermore Area


Saturday, March 10, 2018

Quilting Tip Week of 3/10/18

Finding a way to use those larger cones of thread on your sewing machine can be frustrating. Blackberry on the Quilting Board uses a regular size spool of thread (you might have to find one that has some thread used off the spool) to tuck inside a larger cone of thread.



Angie Padilla shares two ways to use those large cones--with a CD case and also with a safety pin. Check out her blog HERE for all the instructions.


Gifts For Baby

Spring is time for babies! Here are a few ideas for those grandbabies and gifts for the mom-to-be.

These carseat strap covers will come in handy and are quick to make. Thanks to charmingdoodle.com for the tutorial.

Carseat Strap Cover

These blankets are a blessing. Thanks to Babysavers.com for several options.

Swaddle Blankets








Who wouldn't like a bib that also holds binkies? Thanks to Sewing4free.com for this pattern.


Ehow.com shares a adorable pattern for handmade fabric shoes. 




One cannot have enough baby burp cloths



If you ever changed a baby boy, you know you need these. Thanks to peekaboopages.com for the tutorial.