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Old 12-23-2010, 05:27 AM
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As I now have my "All singing all dancing" Bernina 440QE waiting for me in my Christmas box my next thoughts are " Heeeeellllpp" well not really but well maybe yes!!! I paint in acrylics but mainly abstracts spurred by either nature or things I have seem. Always having been interested in fabric from a small girl, I would now like to tranfer some of these ideas into mini quilts or wall hangings. Anyone able to recommend books fir appliqué. That is probably the way forward for me. Or any other ideas or recommentations would be gratefully received. Had to look up " batting" now need to know from where to buy it.
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Old 12-23-2010, 05:32 AM
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go to Hancock fabrics or joanns or Hobby Lobby , what ever you have in your area to purchase your "batting". Also you may have a LQS { local quilt shop} in your town, they can give you loads of information and sell you batting, fabric, etc. with personalized assistance.
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Old 12-23-2010, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by psychonurse
go to Hancock fabrics or joanns or Hobby Lobby , what ever you have in your area to purchase your "batting". Also you may have a LQS { local quilt shop} in your town, they can give you loads of information and sell you batting, fabric, etc. with personalized assistance.
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Thanks, our hancocks has just shut but I will ask at bernina shop about their recommendations.
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Check out your local library for applique books.
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Old 12-23-2010, 06:32 AM
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Oh yes, thanks Susie!!!!
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Old 12-23-2010, 07:21 AM
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if you draw and/or paint, I'll bet you'll be good at thread painting.
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Old 12-23-2010, 08:43 AM
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Thread painting. Mmmmmmm tell me more or books. Any books you recommend. Kiki
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don't know any specifics but I have seen projects done, similar to free motion quilting or embroidery. try to google thread painting. I'm at work and am supposed to be working. LOL
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I like to check out books at the library, read them, and then decide if I want to buy them :wink: Our's also lets us put books on hold, if they are not immediately availble. I have a long list LOL :D:D:D
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That's a good idea.
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