Hawberry Quilter January 2014 | Page 11

The other really good thing to check up on in Craftsy is their blog: they have comments about all their crafts and links to many patterns, recipes, etc… Recently one of the blog items was about starching fabrics: .www.craftsy.com/blog/ (check out the blog for the rest of this article!) “If you opt to use your fabrics the minute they come home from your local fabric store, starching your new purchases is not as important. However, if you prefer to prewash your fabrics, starching is helpful before beginning a project. When you prewash your fabrics it removes the finish that is part of the manufacturing …” RED LODGE QUILT RETREAT June 19-23, 2014 - Just sewing with other quilters—try a new pattern or finish an old one! • Registration is $50 - make cheques payable to Judy Brown Inside a Red Lodge cabin • Total cost is $370 which includes 4 nights including bedding and towels, 4 very hearty breakfasts and 4 delicious dinners. For those that wish I will collect $40 monthly from Oct through May for the balance of $320. Otherwise you will be required to pay $120 November, 100 February and $100 May. Your registration fee can be refunded until Dec should you need to drop out. • After the 1st of May you will have to find a replacement for yourself as we are required to pay the cost of your room should you cancel. • Looking forward to seeing you all there BUT space is limited so book early. Game Cocks Quilt Layout Possibility - see .www.redlodgeresort.ca/ next page for the block pattern View of Red Lodge from Lake Manitou After a dyeing session at one of our retreats, on the deck of a cabin