http://quiltqueen.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Darlene Newell en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:45:05 GMT 2009-12-31T01:45:05Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960108 I wanted to take a moment to wish all of the members a very Merry Christmas. This year, many of us have had to tighten our belts and wallets but that doesn't have to interfere with having a wonderful . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:42:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960108 Darlene Newell 2009-12-23T10:42:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819401 Rudy was only four years old when we had to put him down last Satruday. He lost control of his rear legs and was continuing to lose control of other parts of his body. He had a good life and we loved . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:43:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819401 Darlene Newell 2009-09-20T10:43:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815828 I'd love to post all of the photos that I get, but I really try to keep this a strictly quilting group. I apologize if this offends anyone, but that is how I set it up to begin with and think it works . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:42:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815828 Darlene Newell 2009-09-17T09:42:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541597 I went to my first quilt show that Spring. I decided that I'd make a simple patch quilt for my Dad for Christmas. We had horses and used that as a theme for the fabric that I picked out. The top went . . . Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:33:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541597 Darlene Newell 2008-12-21T12:33:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534305 Hello to everyone. I wanted to take a moment during this Christmas season and relay how grateful I am for all of God's blessings in my life. Last week was a trying time. My mom narrowly missed being . . . Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:43:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534305 Darlene Newell 2008-12-13T14:43:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977432391 Hi, everyone! I hope your summer was great and that Fall will hold many great blessings for you. Since  I'm finally catching up with things after going on vacation, to fairs, and camping, I'll . . . Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:59:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977432391 Darlene Newell 2008-08-28T12:59:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397422 Sorry I've been lax the past two months. Summer is going by so quickly. I haven't really been lax at all, it's just I haven't had time to design the block of the moths. They will be posted . . . Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:07:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397422 Darlene Newell 2008-07-14T11:07:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371909 Hi! I don't know if you have been following my Block of the Month patterns, but I will be working on the June block this week. I hope to have it posted by June 20th since I'll be going on vacation . . . Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:48:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371909 Darlene Newell 2008-06-13T12:48:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343194 Hello, everyone. Here are the directions for your second BOM. I hope you enjoy making the block. Please be sure to look at your Figures for block placement in order to make the block correctly. Good luck! . . . Sun, 11 May 2008 13:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343194 Darlene Newell 2008-05-11T13:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298794 I know you probably thought that I forgot all about it, but  the truth is I've been working on it and it is done. So, here are the directions for the first block. Fabric requiresments: . . . Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:34:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298794 Darlene Newell 2008-04-01T11:34:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296378 I know, you probably thought that I forgot all about it, but the truth is I've been working on it and it is done. So, Here are the directions for the first block. Fabric requirements: 1- 8" . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:58:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296378 Darlene Newell 2008-03-29T14:58:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284989 I am designing these blocks myself so I need to test them out before I publish them. Look for the first one to be published this week, though. it's an easy block made of half square triangles with . . . Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:50:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284989 Darlene Newell 2008-03-15T12:50:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241493 I'm considering starting a mystery Block of the Month. I'll provide a pattern for you once a month. You complete it and in twelve months, you will have enough blocks for a quilt. This will be a . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:56:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241493 Darlene Newell 2008-01-27T14:56:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241486 For anyone interested in taking part in a fabric or block swap, I am starting to plan one. We will either exchange 10" charms or 12" finished quilt blocks. Whichever the majority of us choose. . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:46:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241486 Darlene Newell 2008-01-27T14:46:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222830 Yes, that milestone is quickly coming upon me. On January 21st, I will hit the big 40! I just thought that I'd let you all know. I'll be going on vacation the weekend before my birthday, so if . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222830 Darlene Newell 2008-01-07T13:45:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221039 As owner of this group, I try to think of things that will keep our membership growing and try new things to make being a member a fun thing. So, I thought I'd see if anyone is interested in a fabric . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:05:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221039 Darlene Newell 2008-01-05T14:05:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977205084 I wanted to take a moment during this busy season to wish all of our members a  very Merry Christmas. It's so easy to get caught up in all of the the things that need done and completing projects . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:59:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977205084 Darlene Newell 2007-12-16T13:59:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977100554 Well, I thought I'd give you some quick tips on how to make your own quilt labels. I use either bleached or natural muslin for the written part. You want something with a little higher thread count . . . Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977100554 Darlene Newell 2007-08-29T11:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977070072 Wow! I can't believe that this summer is going so fast. Working on large projects this time of year can be quite difficult since we are strained for time. Here are some quick project ideas that you . . . Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977070072 Darlene Newell 2007-07-29T15:01:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039883 So many times, I have given quilts away to family members or friends without labels. Although they know who it came from, future generations will have no idea of who made it, when, or for what occasion, . . . Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039883 Darlene Newell 2007-06-26T11:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033490 Well, the temps have skyrocketed to in the high 80's and 90's this past week and are sequestering this asthmatic to inside activities in the heat of the day. I have my quilt frame up and a new . . . Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:04:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033490 Darlene Newell 2007-06-19T11:04:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977021728 Well, summer is here and that means vacation time. I wanted to share how I quilt on vacation. When I go with my mom, we take our sewing machines and work on the same project seperately so that we each . . . Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:53:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977021728 Darlene Newell 2007-06-06T10:53:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008513 What? Quilting in the summer? Well, you might be surprised by the number of quilters that pick up their projects and hibernate inside where it's cool during the summer. An asthmatic, myself, I need . . . Fri, 25 May 2007 10:49:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008513 Darlene Newell 2007-05-25T10:49:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961958 Here are some suggestions for those scraps that you don't know whether to throw away or keep. First of all, at this time of year, save your selvages that you cut off and put them out for the birds . . . Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:54:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961958 Darlene Newell 2007-04-18T11:54:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939445 The ground is almost completely bare and the robins are back. I hear the birds chirping in the mornings. Spring is coming! Now is a great time to get some inspiration for quilts. Maybe a tulip quilt that . . . Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939445 Darlene Newell 2007-03-23T12:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976925531 There seem to be two schools of thought on prewashing fabrics. Those that prewash everything and those that don't. Well, Here are some helpful tips for both. When prewashing, instead of using the washing . . . Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:02:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976925531 Darlene Newell 2007-03-07T12:02:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910291 To make a nine patch or irish chain quilt the easy way, start out with the size of block you want. I'm going to choose nine inch blocks, but will put the measurements for twelve inch blocks in (). . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910291 Darlene Newell 2007-02-14T12:15:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876345 Yes, I must admit that at times I go to see the movies that are in their second showing. I paid a whole fifty cents for the bargain theater seat. I settled in with my large drink and prepared myself for . . . Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:18:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876345 Darlene Newell 2007-01-04T13:18:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872185 This is that time of year when we reflect over what we have and haven't accomplished in the past year and all that we hope to accomplish in the coming one. My greatest hope is that I can bring peace, . . . Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:20:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872185 Darlene Newell 2006-12-29T16:20:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868538 Well, tomorrow is Christmas eve. As we all prepare ourselves for the holiday and brace for all of the bustle and spending time with family, worry about Christmas dinner and if everyone will like their . . . Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868538 Darlene Newell 2006-12-23T11:11:50Z