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by sewmom 24 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 25'12 22:13 )
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I had the pleasure of having dinner with a local quilter. She teaches quilting classes and has her own quilting business. (Her husband and mine work in the same industry which is why this dinner took place.) I was thrilled to see her 14 foot quilting machine in her home. They actually chose the home for the long thin bedroom that houses the machine. She has so many wonderful and beautiful quilts in her home! Also a glass front case about 5 feet tall for her threads. And since there are no children there now she gets almost all the rooms for her storage and sewing. Do I sound jealous yet? She does machine embroidery too but it is not her expertise. I learned about Baltimore album quilts from her. I attached a link to the Wikipedia about them. She is currently working on an applique Baltimore album quilt with a Halloween theme through a class she is taking. The teacher of this class used an applique pattern and digitized almost every small part of it to create an intricate applique block. I wish I had taken a picture of it. I attached a link to a Pintrest page and a Google search of Baltimore album quilts.

3 links:
[1] Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
[2] Pintrest pictures of quilts
pinterest.com
Comments (17)
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by edithfarminer 24 Jun 2012
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What a thrill to have dinner with such an ecxperienced lady and to see all the beautiful things she has made. However you never need to feel jealous, because you are the rich one with your lovely family.Hugs edith
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by grandmamek 24 Jun 2012
That sure sounds fascinating. I bet she is a wealth of information. Hugs, Mary
by sewmom 24 Jun 2012
Thank you Edith. That's very sweet! And yes, Mary, I know who I can turn to for more info and ideas.
by sewmom 24 Jun 2012
Wow, I hope I didn't sound like I would trade a child for a room. LOL. Never would happen!
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by pldc 24 Jun 2012
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I am glad that you had a good time & got to share your passion of sewing together! Hugs Loralye
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by devon 24 Jun 2012
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So happy that you had a great time.
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by pennyhal 24 Jun 2012
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Yes, those quilts are pretty amazing! A very talented lady. Quilting is my first love, but I've never attempted a Baltimore album quilt. Just collecting all the fabrics needed is too much for me. Most of the quilts that I see that merge ME with quilting just don't do a great job of it. I did see a quilt at a show a couple of weeks ago where someone merged the two perfectly and it was spectacular. I've gotten as far as purchasing Molly Mine's crazy quilting designs and have stitched out a few and they have turned out great. So maybe there is hope for me.
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by justsew 24 Jun 2012
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They look fantastic, you must have had a wonderful time.
Hugs Pam.
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by marjialexa 24 Jun 2012
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So glad you had such a fun and informative time! Ok, must be nice to choose a house because your quilt frame will fit in it, hee hee hee. I love to look at all the complicated quilts, but I have only patience for strips & big squares. The work involved in those others is mind-boggling, and much to be appreciated and applauded. Thanks for sharing, hugs, Marji
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by marjialexa 24 Jun 2012
Picture is more or less me, just without the moustache, hee hee hee
by sewmom 24 Jun 2012
She was explaining to me how she creates a quilting class and how she creates the quilt for the class to incorporate several types of quilt piecing. Very interesting!
by sewmom 24 Jun 2012
Cat too?
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by susiesembroidery 24 Jun 2012
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Such stunning quilts and what an achievement to make them so perfect. You must have had a lovely time and I am sure there will be more happy reunions later.*****
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by stork 24 Jun 2012
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SO who was this wonderful quilt lady! I just love quilting and have an APQS longarm myself. Such a wonderful experience for you
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by sewmom 24 Jun 2012
Suzi Dillinger. Her company is Temari Quiltworks and she works in Livermore, Ca.
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by joann13100 24 Jun 2012
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Well, I'm jealous. My house looks like there's a yard sale going on because I'm not allowed the space to do my crafts, so I'm envious.....What a Lucky Duck!
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by sarahrose 25 Jun 2012
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What a wonderful time you must have had.
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by jacquipaul 25 Jun 2012
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What an interesting day you must have had with your new friend. It sounds amazing.
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by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012
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Very interesting lady to meet. I love the Baltimore quilts but have not been brave enough to try one. Hugs Joyce
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by lbrow 25 Jun 2012
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Oh how marvelous Meg. I have watched them quilt with the long arms and would love to have one but alas I will never have the money nor a house large enough to accomodate any kind of quilting machine. How nice to buy a home to accomodate a machine. I know you had a great time. I can tell by the interest she stirred up in you/Lillian
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by cfidl 25 Jun 2012
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Wow! the quilts on the pininterest site are so amazing. All applique done by hand, and some 150 years old! Wow! and I am having trouble finishing a nine patch! Thanks for sharing! LLDS
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by blueeyedblonde 25 Jun 2012
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WOW! Glad you had a good time.
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by graciegirl 25 Jun 2012
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what a great treat for you
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by 1sewnsew 25 Jun 2012
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Sounds like she had as much fun teaching you and showing her place as you did in learning and seeing it.