Monday, September 19, 2011
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Rag Quilts etc. Treasury on Etsy
Ashlawnfarms here!
I recently curated a Treasury on Etsy full of Rag Quilts, Purse, etc....most of the sellers are members of RQQ. Please check them out and give them a holler if you want something custom made.
Happy Ragging!
I recently curated a Treasury on Etsy full of Rag Quilts, Purse, etc....most of the sellers are members of RQQ. Please check them out and give them a holler if you want something custom made.
Happy Ragging!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Do you like coupons? check this out.
Just a quick note to show you a great place to save on lots of coupons. Check it out, you get lots of samples too!!!! Hope everyone is looking forward to warmer days, I know I am.
http://twitter.com/Pays2Save
http://twitter.com/Pays2Save
Monday, March 22, 2010
Hello everyone.
Well it is Monday March 22nd, and the RQQ ladies have been busy with shows, and online sales, etc. It is hard to keep up with everything that is going on.
Most of our group has joined the ever so popular Facebook, we formed a group there, you can find us under "Rag Queen Quilters etc". Alot of the RQQ ladies have designed their own seperate pages as well, check those out, to keep up with everything they are doing.
Summer is almost here, and I know that everyone is excited to see the snow, and cold weather dissapear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260573008312&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Here is a link to my first rag quilt (since my stroke earlier this year) and it took me a long time to feel comfortable sewing, and to build up the confidence to even try. I did it, and I am patting myself on the back for following through .
Hope everyone has a wonderful spring time, and we will post here as time allows.
Thanks so much for following us, and chat at you soon.
Cathy
Most of our group has joined the ever so popular Facebook, we formed a group there, you can find us under "Rag Queen Quilters etc". Alot of the RQQ ladies have designed their own seperate pages as well, check those out, to keep up with everything they are doing.
Summer is almost here, and I know that everyone is excited to see the snow, and cold weather dissapear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260573008312&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Here is a link to my first rag quilt (since my stroke earlier this year) and it took me a long time to feel comfortable sewing, and to build up the confidence to even try. I did it, and I am patting myself on the back for following through .
Hope everyone has a wonderful spring time, and we will post here as time allows.
Thanks so much for following us, and chat at you soon.
Cathy
Friday, February 5, 2010
RQQ in now on facebook
Hello everyone, facebook has just bloomed with people lately, and we decided to join in the fun...we now have a place on there that your welcome to join, and we are posting new creations, and would love to chat with you...please come join us on facebook.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Hello everyone
So glad that it's the new year, and RQQ is about to celebrate 3 years of being a group. January 3rd is the big day!!!!
There has been several of our members sewing up simple quilts to send to Haiti, we know its not cold, but its nice to lay on or cuddle up in a nice clean quilt. Kudos to those of you who can do that. I also wanted to mention that I heard the woman over there sit all day with nothing to do...and would love some pretty fabrics, needles, thread etc, so they can do some sewing of their own.
You can call your local church and see if they have an address to send supplies to, im sure the woman over there would love it!!!!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year, and we hope to be posting more here, everyone is just so busy and so much going on, that its hard to sit still and write a line or two.
Stay happy and may your new year be blessed in so many ways.
Love ya all....
The RQQ ladies!!!!
There has been several of our members sewing up simple quilts to send to Haiti, we know its not cold, but its nice to lay on or cuddle up in a nice clean quilt. Kudos to those of you who can do that. I also wanted to mention that I heard the woman over there sit all day with nothing to do...and would love some pretty fabrics, needles, thread etc, so they can do some sewing of their own.
You can call your local church and see if they have an address to send supplies to, im sure the woman over there would love it!!!!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year, and we hope to be posting more here, everyone is just so busy and so much going on, that its hard to sit still and write a line or two.
Stay happy and may your new year be blessed in so many ways.
Love ya all....
The RQQ ladies!!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year 2010
Hope everyone had a wonderful year in 2009, and I know that 2010 will be even better.
RQQ ladies have been very busy during the Holidays, and you can find us on facebook now. Will be writting more soon.
RQQ ladies have been very busy during the Holidays, and you can find us on facebook now. Will be writting more soon.
Friday, September 25, 2009
RQQ ladies have been busy
Just wanted to let everyone know, Rag Queen Quilters are busy doing some promoting, and working on some projects. We are still here, just everyone is busy, and I assure you things will slow down and we will be posting soon.
For those of us that get snow, it will be flying soon, and the warm summers days are almost over, nights will be getting alot cooler, make sure your pets have a warm place to sleep and are protected.
RQQ will be back to posting on a regular basis, real soon.
For those of us that get snow, it will be flying soon, and the warm summers days are almost over, nights will be getting alot cooler, make sure your pets have a warm place to sleep and are protected.
RQQ will be back to posting on a regular basis, real soon.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Special Special read all about it.
Hello bloggers, one of our RQQ members has a published ad....WOW....check it out below.
Hello there, my name is Joey Strange owner of Sew Strange Bits N Pieces an online quilting store. I sell appliqués, bags, batting squares, fabrics, quilts & more. I just put my first ad in a quilting magazine called "Quilter's Home". You can find my ad on page 80. Yes, you too, can use the QH10 code for 10% off your order. Thanks sew much!! Joey
Hello there, my name is Joey Strange owner of Sew Strange Bits N Pieces an online quilting store. I sell appliqués, bags, batting squares, fabrics, quilts & more. I just put my first ad in a quilting magazine called "Quilter's Home". You can find my ad on page 80. Yes, you too, can use the QH10 code for 10% off your order. Thanks sew much!! Joey
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Hey whats Rag Queen Quilters doing?
Hello, welcome to RQQ we are a busy bunch, everyone is working in their gardens, doing house work, yard work, and filling orders. I am glad to see they are all busy!
Here is a couple of the items you can find just by searching for the RQQ memebers on ebay. All you have to do is put in RQQ and you will find over 100 listings. There are rag quilts, totes, patterns to make your own, kits that have everything you need to make a raggy, warm and natural to put in the middle of your rag quilts, cut outs to decorate your blocks, pin cushion patterns, take a look, you might see something you really like. Here are a few I saw out there today.
Do you like ROSES AND MORE ROSES? This one is so shabby looking, would look great on the back of a couch.
Or do you have a new baby in the family? If its a girl, you may like these, I also saw some boyish burp clothes on ebay. Here are the pink ones I found.
Have a wonderful Wednesday, and keep cool, its hot out there.
Also check out this blog for a huge giveaway.
http://sewfunquilts-sewmeow.blogspot.com
Here is a couple of the items you can find just by searching for the RQQ memebers on ebay. All you have to do is put in RQQ and you will find over 100 listings. There are rag quilts, totes, patterns to make your own, kits that have everything you need to make a raggy, warm and natural to put in the middle of your rag quilts, cut outs to decorate your blocks, pin cushion patterns, take a look, you might see something you really like. Here are a few I saw out there today.
Do you like ROSES AND MORE ROSES? This one is so shabby looking, would look great on the back of a couch.
Or do you have a new baby in the family? If its a girl, you may like these, I also saw some boyish burp clothes on ebay. Here are the pink ones I found.
Have a wonderful Wednesday, and keep cool, its hot out there.
Also check out this blog for a huge giveaway.
http://sewfunquilts-sewmeow.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Were gonna try a little fun !!!
First of all I hope you all had a wonderful, and fun 4th of July celebration. For an after the 4th little bit of fun, I thought we could have a photo contest. Did you capture a cute, interesting, or fantastic photo on the 4th? Well we wanna see it...It could be a cute picture of a child enjoying the day, a funny picture of something that happened, or a wonderful picture of the fireworks, whatever you want to enter into the contest.
The contest is only for NON Rag Queen Quilters members, its for our readers. The deadline to get your photo in is July 10th @ midnight. I will submit all your photos to our group of 40 members and they will vote for their favorite picture. The winner will be announced on July 15th right here on our blog. The prize is 2 fat quarters of a pretty olive green fabric with metallic gold swirls on it.
Please send your entries to (rqqblog@yahoo.com) and please put in the title "Photo contest". Not only will we announce the winner here on the blog, we will also put all the photo entries up...so I hope you will join in and have fun with this. Tell your friends, follow our blog, we will have lots of fun things going on in the future.
Rules:
1.)Photos must have been taken by the person submitting it.
2.)The photo must also be in good taste, this is a family oriented blog.
3.) Also we will need permission from you to publish the photo on the blog, just make a note along with the photo that you give us permission
Requests from us:
1.) Please tell us a little about the photo, or what might be going on, unless its pretty self explanatory.
Again, send your photo entry to us at: rqqblog@yahoo.com and put PHOTO CONTEST in the title. COME ON, LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!
The contest is only for NON Rag Queen Quilters members, its for our readers. The deadline to get your photo in is July 10th @ midnight. I will submit all your photos to our group of 40 members and they will vote for their favorite picture. The winner will be announced on July 15th right here on our blog. The prize is 2 fat quarters of a pretty olive green fabric with metallic gold swirls on it.
Please send your entries to (rqqblog@yahoo.com) and please put in the title "Photo contest". Not only will we announce the winner here on the blog, we will also put all the photo entries up...so I hope you will join in and have fun with this. Tell your friends, follow our blog, we will have lots of fun things going on in the future.
Rules:
1.)Photos must have been taken by the person submitting it.
2.)The photo must also be in good taste, this is a family oriented blog.
3.) Also we will need permission from you to publish the photo on the blog, just make a note along with the photo that you give us permission
Requests from us:
1.) Please tell us a little about the photo, or what might be going on, unless its pretty self explanatory.
Again, send your photo entry to us at: rqqblog@yahoo.com and put PHOTO CONTEST in the title. COME ON, LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
What about Wednesday?
With the impending holiday I wanted to take a moment and reflect.
We live in the greatest country in the world. It may not look like it at times and we forget what we have here.
We have freedoms that lots of countries only dream of. We are truly the land of the free. We have the freedom of speech and religion. We have rights and we can stand up to the government without fear of being imprisoned. We can stand on the street corner and proclaim our messages. Or we can write them in here.
We are still the land of opportunity. We are limited only by ourselves. We must look for those opportunities and not expect them to be handed to us. This country was built by the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers. They came to this country from across the world. No one handed them a free lunch and if they did not speak English they quickly learned. They brought their traditions and religions along with them. Thus giving us our diverse society.
And most importantly we are the home of the brave. Lets not forget on this holiday as we dine, party and shoot of fireworks that there are men and women around the world defending our freedoms. Just as it has been for over 200 years they stand fast and true. They are willing to give their lives so that we can enjoy ours. So fly that flag proudly.
Happy Independence Day to one and all in the good ole' US of A.
We live in the greatest country in the world. It may not look like it at times and we forget what we have here.
We have freedoms that lots of countries only dream of. We are truly the land of the free. We have the freedom of speech and religion. We have rights and we can stand up to the government without fear of being imprisoned. We can stand on the street corner and proclaim our messages. Or we can write them in here.
We are still the land of opportunity. We are limited only by ourselves. We must look for those opportunities and not expect them to be handed to us. This country was built by the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers. They came to this country from across the world. No one handed them a free lunch and if they did not speak English they quickly learned. They brought their traditions and religions along with them. Thus giving us our diverse society.
And most importantly we are the home of the brave. Lets not forget on this holiday as we dine, party and shoot of fireworks that there are men and women around the world defending our freedoms. Just as it has been for over 200 years they stand fast and true. They are willing to give their lives so that we can enjoy ours. So fly that flag proudly.
Happy Independence Day to one and all in the good ole' US of A.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
What about Wednesday?
Hello! Glad you stopped by.
Today's topic on what about Wednesday is about a few organizations that most of us are familiar with but perhaps you haven't visited their websites. So here are some that you should really take a look at and see if perhaps you can make a difference in a child's life.
The first one is http://www.wish.org/ . This wonderful program makes a dream come true for a terminally ill child. Make sure to click on the local events box and see what is going on in your area.
And who hasn't heard of St. Judes Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f2bfab46cb118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD
I love the idea that no child is turned away.
Another one that offers help at no charge is the Shriner's Hospitals http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Main/ . This great organization helped out my nephew who was born with a huge birth mark that covered the entire right side of his face.
The last one I will list today is one that was a great help to me 30 years ago. I had a premie and they took care of the balance of the hospital bills that our insurance did not pay. It is March of Dimes http://www.marchofdimes.com/ .
There are many more wonderful organizations and these are just a few.
Another way to get involved and help out is to watch for local deserving organizations that are having a benefit. If they are having a silent auction donate an item. Our local women's shelter has a benefit dinner every year and they almost always have a silent auction. You get to help out by donating a quilt or tote or whatever items you make with the added benefit of getting your name or company name out there. What better publicity than to be known as a giver.
Today's topic on what about Wednesday is about a few organizations that most of us are familiar with but perhaps you haven't visited their websites. So here are some that you should really take a look at and see if perhaps you can make a difference in a child's life.
The first one is http://www.wish.org/ . This wonderful program makes a dream come true for a terminally ill child. Make sure to click on the local events box and see what is going on in your area.
And who hasn't heard of St. Judes Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f2bfab46cb118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD
I love the idea that no child is turned away.
Another one that offers help at no charge is the Shriner's Hospitals http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Main/ . This great organization helped out my nephew who was born with a huge birth mark that covered the entire right side of his face.
The last one I will list today is one that was a great help to me 30 years ago. I had a premie and they took care of the balance of the hospital bills that our insurance did not pay. It is March of Dimes http://www.marchofdimes.com/ .
There are many more wonderful organizations and these are just a few.
Another way to get involved and help out is to watch for local deserving organizations that are having a benefit. If they are having a silent auction donate an item. Our local women's shelter has a benefit dinner every year and they almost always have a silent auction. You get to help out by donating a quilt or tote or whatever items you make with the added benefit of getting your name or company name out there. What better publicity than to be known as a giver.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
BUDGET FRIENDLY BLOGS
Saving money is always a great idea, even when the economy is in better shape. No matter what the government says, money is finite and should be spent wisely. Today I thought I’d introduce you to a few blogs I’ve found that help you indulge in your favorite craft without blowing your budget.
Selvage Blog is one I found while researching selvage quilting. Karen Griska is a self-proclaimed passionate quilter who lives in White Plains, NY. She has published a book, “Quilts From the Selvage Edge” which is available on Amazon.com. The thing I love about her blog is that she features items that people have made using selvages. They range from the usual quilts to dresses, lampshades, aprons and lanyards to name just a few. The blog has certainly nudged my creativity out of the safe and usual. You can also visit Karen at www.selvagequilts.com for additional inspiration.
The Scrappy Quilter, Kris Bizzarri, has an entertaining blog that features a lot of her creations and items available in her two stores, “The Scrappy Quilter” on eBay and “Bon Bons and More” on Etsy. Kris also has some great games with wonderful prizes from her store. She is currently in week two of her Treasure Hunt game.
Quilting on a Budget is another blog with a treasure trove of advice, patterns, tips and more. There are also great giveaways. This blog has links to free patterns, book reviews, shopping tips and super tutorials.
The Fabric Shopper is “dedicated to online fabric sources and inspiration.” The latest entry talks about how fabric bundles and sets help you match up fabrics across different lines. The shop has already done the work of mixing and matching for you. I know how inspirational these sets have been for me in the past. Anyway, this blog is great for seeing the latest in new fabrics and for participating in some super giveaways.
Please let us know if you have a favorite blog or website that give you inspiration and help you stay within your budget.
Selvage Blog is one I found while researching selvage quilting. Karen Griska is a self-proclaimed passionate quilter who lives in White Plains, NY. She has published a book, “Quilts From the Selvage Edge” which is available on Amazon.com. The thing I love about her blog is that she features items that people have made using selvages. They range from the usual quilts to dresses, lampshades, aprons and lanyards to name just a few. The blog has certainly nudged my creativity out of the safe and usual. You can also visit Karen at www.selvagequilts.com for additional inspiration.
The Scrappy Quilter, Kris Bizzarri, has an entertaining blog that features a lot of her creations and items available in her two stores, “The Scrappy Quilter” on eBay and “Bon Bons and More” on Etsy. Kris also has some great games with wonderful prizes from her store. She is currently in week two of her Treasure Hunt game.
Quilting on a Budget is another blog with a treasure trove of advice, patterns, tips and more. There are also great giveaways. This blog has links to free patterns, book reviews, shopping tips and super tutorials.
The Fabric Shopper is “dedicated to online fabric sources and inspiration.” The latest entry talks about how fabric bundles and sets help you match up fabrics across different lines. The shop has already done the work of mixing and matching for you. I know how inspirational these sets have been for me in the past. Anyway, this blog is great for seeing the latest in new fabrics and for participating in some super giveaways.
Please let us know if you have a favorite blog or website that give you inspiration and help you stay within your budget.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
What about Wednesday?
I am going to break away from the posts about children but it about family.
In the last two months I lost an uncle and an aunt. There were 10 children and now there are only 4. My dad is the last of the boys and is the youngest boy. It has hit him especially hard since he realizes that time is going by so quickly. It has made me put a lot of things in perspective also.
How much time do we spend running around in our daily lives, to work, running after kids and grandkids, just taking care of life in general and not stopping to be thankful for what we do have. More importantly being thankful for those in our lives both near and far.
When was the last time you called your grandparents, that favorite great aunt or even a cousin you haven't seen in a while? Have you called your parents just to say I love you? What about that grandbaby in another state? What about your children?
My point is reach out and touch ALL of those that you love and cherish. Family is important and keeping linked to them even more so. I have a very large extended family that I had lost touch with. I know they are around, I know where most of them live, I just had not spoken to many of them in 20 years. Shame on me. Like Dr. Phil says, someone has to step up and be the hero in a broken relationship. Sometimes it just takes a small gesture to get the lines of communication open again.
So call or write that long lost family member today. You never know when the last time you talked to them will be the last time you talk to them.
In the last two months I lost an uncle and an aunt. There were 10 children and now there are only 4. My dad is the last of the boys and is the youngest boy. It has hit him especially hard since he realizes that time is going by so quickly. It has made me put a lot of things in perspective also.
How much time do we spend running around in our daily lives, to work, running after kids and grandkids, just taking care of life in general and not stopping to be thankful for what we do have. More importantly being thankful for those in our lives both near and far.
When was the last time you called your grandparents, that favorite great aunt or even a cousin you haven't seen in a while? Have you called your parents just to say I love you? What about that grandbaby in another state? What about your children?
My point is reach out and touch ALL of those that you love and cherish. Family is important and keeping linked to them even more so. I have a very large extended family that I had lost touch with. I know they are around, I know where most of them live, I just had not spoken to many of them in 20 years. Shame on me. Like Dr. Phil says, someone has to step up and be the hero in a broken relationship. Sometimes it just takes a small gesture to get the lines of communication open again.
So call or write that long lost family member today. You never know when the last time you talked to them will be the last time you talk to them.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Winner for Contest!
I apologize for my tardiness in posting this, but our winner for last weeks contest is:
Love2RagQuilt!!
I will get your prize out to you shortly!
Thanks to everyone who posted!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love2RagQuilt!!
I will get your prize out to you shortly!
Thanks to everyone who posted!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sorry about that
I boo boo'd and hit the wrong blog button. Sorry about that y'all. I will be back next Wednesday with my regular blog though. Thanks to Barbara for filling in for me.
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