Judy's 3rd MYSTERY QUILT train ride
11-08-2012, 11:34 AM
#821
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Ok I finally picked up a cheap camera so I can post my clue #4. I really like how they are looking. Everyone is going to end up with a georgous quilt.
Glad you are feeling better Judy, keep up the good work.
Glad you are feeling better Judy, keep up the good work.
11-08-2012, 07:16 PM
#825
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Also get a deposit large enough that she wont want to lose it. I learned the hard way when doing work for pay.Get some up front to cover fabric costs at least. Several I finished and the person changed her mind and had redecorated and I was left holding the bag so to speak.
The real corker is when I got paid, the whole amount by then! The crazy fool had the audacity to call me 5 days later and ask how it was coming along! I have not even started working on it again! Was getting ready for my run when I finally got paid! My thinking is she can wait for a bit on me! (I am making her a quilt out of all of her favorite clothing of her 3 children. I had it almost half way finished when my Hubby (God love him) pulled the plug) and it is a fun project but a lot of work!
Rule of thumb 50% down, have contract ahead of time, and YES have them sign contract! Even if you know them, or should I say especially if you know them.
Honestly for me the very hardest part of sewing for a living is being firm on the money! We love to quilt, but we don't give it away unless it is our Idea... Sorry to jump back on board with my opinion so strong! But when one has been burned, one will be cautious around the fire... if you have any questions just ask, I have lots of horror stories! But also lots of good ones too! Most of my business is making memory quilts out of someones items, and it is super fulfilling to be part of creating such a priceless item.
Hi everyone did you miss me hehehehe... Where is the Soup, today is a soup and sandwich kinda day! I just finished my step two and three, and I am looking for clue # 4...
11-08-2012, 07:32 PM
#826
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WHAT! And you never told me!!!! I lovelovelovelove Alexander Henry fabric! I usually buy remenants because it is so expensive when I am lucky enough to find it! SOOOOOO I was thinking...... maybe it is time for me to take a side trip off this mountain and come meet you, then we could go for a little walk around the corner!!!!! You know we are paractically neighbors anyway! I thought about stopping by for coffee the other day, but welll I figure you should at least meet me before I do that!
Don't be shy! I can be the unshy one when it comes to great fabric! I love his pinup girls for my aprons, they are so cute!
Don't be shy! I can be the unshy one when it comes to great fabric! I love his pinup girls for my aprons, they are so cute!
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OK, on a side note did y'all know that Alexander Henry main office and showroom is just a few blocks from me...well ok, 12 blocks.......and I have yet to go there....I understand that you can buy end of those big cardbord spools that they wind the bolts from for kinda cheap like by the pound.....so I will try to get over my shy self and go there and take pictures and stuff...I might be able to talk myself into this if i can convince myself it would be for the good of the group 'train buddies'......just thinking as i'm sewing.
OK, on a side note did y'all know that Alexander Henry main office and showroom is just a few blocks from me...well ok, 12 blocks.......and I have yet to go there....I understand that you can buy end of those big cardbord spools that they wind the bolts from for kinda cheap like by the pound.....so I will try to get over my shy self and go there and take pictures and stuff...I might be able to talk myself into this if i can convince myself it would be for the good of the group 'train buddies'......just thinking as i'm sewing.
11-08-2012, 07:40 PM
#827
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OK I found clue 5 or 4... Yep 4 and now am making my 9p blocks... I will be gone again this weekend... Dang dang dang...Hubby has a painting job to finish and darn if the Wonderful rain decided to show up! We were really blessed to get this job in and mostly done before the rain came, so it is a day by day wait to see when the weather will be good enough to get final touches done!
I read as much as fast as I could... Judy Hope you are healing nicely, I love the pictures! love those bright colors. I can't believe it is only 7:30 it looks and feels like about midnight!
I charged my camera so I will be posting my pictures as soon as I get my 9p's made!
I read as much as fast as I could... Judy Hope you are healing nicely, I love the pictures! love those bright colors. I can't believe it is only 7:30 it looks and feels like about midnight!
I charged my camera so I will be posting my pictures as soon as I get my 9p's made!
11-09-2012, 08:02 AM
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All are so pretty. wish I could post but dont know how to get pics to computer etc. I am all caught up which is really unusual for me. lol Kids here from Florida to be with me while I had cataract surg. Now have both eyes done and can SEE now. Thank You Lord.!!!! Judy so glad u are better. I am sooooooo ready for the next clue tomorrow. Jo
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