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07-13-2016, 08:45 AM
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Bag/Tote Patterns Needed
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Craftsy has lots of free patterns for everything...
Craftsy has lots of free patterns for everything from pincushions to clothing. I have downloaded lots of them, which go into my pattern library and are there whenever I want to make something.
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07-13-2016, 08:38 AM
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? Re: row by row
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I see you are in Texas. I live in the Gulf Coast...
I see you are in Texas. I live in the Gulf Coast area north of Houston. My DH went to a family thing in Ballinger (central West Texas) and paid $15 for the row kit at The Quilt Shop. That is the...
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07-11-2016, 08:26 AM
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Row By Row
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Thank you all for your responses. First, let me...
Thank you all for your responses. First, let me say that I did go to the RBR website, printed out the lists, printed out state maps, and spent hours trying to match places on the lists with cities...
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07-07-2016, 08:35 AM
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Whom uses a small mini iron?
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I agree. I found myself pushing down on it and...
I agree. I found myself pushing down on it and burning my forefinger on the arm. Better to get a lightweight iron like the travel Rowenta or the Clover.
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07-07-2016, 08:09 AM
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Row By Row
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Row By Row
I have decided to make a Row By Row quilt with rows from quilt shops in or near cities I have lived in. I would appreciate any help in locating stores. The places I have lived are listed below. I...
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05-11-2016, 07:15 AM
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replacement or sharpen your rotary blades
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Rather than trying to separate them, I slide the...
Rather than trying to separate them, I slide the top one off, then lay it on a paper towel to absorb a little of the extra oil.
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05-11-2016, 07:13 AM
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replacement or sharpen your rotary blades
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I order the Improved Cut rotary blades from...
I order the Improved Cut rotary blades from Amazon.com The cost is $15.97 for 10 blades and is a Prime item. At $1.60 each, I can afford to change my blades more often.
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03-23-2016, 05:48 AM
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Pinmoors or not
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I bought a package of Pinmoors and seldom use...
I bought a package of Pinmoors and seldom use them. When I used to pin binding, I would use the Pinmoors so I didn't stick myself. Now, since I use the Wonder Clips when I'm binding, I use the...
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03-22-2016, 08:03 AM
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Foot pedal stabilizer...
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I traced around my foot pedal, added 1" all...
I traced around my foot pedal, added 1" all around, cut two pieces of the waffle-type shelf liner and put binding around them to keep them together. I also made one for my computer keyboard and my...
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02-16-2016, 08:42 AM
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Flying with Quilting Supplies??
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I agree with Bree123 -- call your hotel and ask...
I agree with Bree123 -- call your hotel and ask if you can have a package shipped there and held for your arrival. I have done this for my boss and have never had a problem. If you send it Federal...
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02-16-2016, 08:24 AM
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Question on HST's
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Since you are oversizing your HSTs and then...
Since you are oversizing your HSTs and then trimming down to size, I recommend that you get the Quilt In A Day Triangle Square Up Ruler. It comes in 6-1/2" and 9" sizes, and you can find it t...
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02-09-2016, 06:57 AM
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Dresden Quilt Templates and some help!
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I like the idea of green at the bottom and...
I like the idea of green at the bottom and different shades of green rick rack for the stems. You could use large Dresden blades for the leaves. I suggest using different shades of yellow for the...
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01-27-2016, 11:16 AM
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Sewing Batiks
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When sewing batiks, I usually use the same 80/12...
When sewing batiks, I usually use the same 80/12 Schmetz Microsharp needles that I use for everything else. I haven't noticed any difference.
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01-14-2016, 09:59 AM
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Charity Quilting Group
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If the name may cause a problem, why not "Layers...
If the name may cause a problem, why not "Layers of Love" or "Threads of Caring"?
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01-13-2016, 06:32 AM
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Charity Quilting Group
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The first thing you need to do is decide to which...
The first thing you need to do is decide to which charities you are going to donate your quilts. There are so many worthy causes. Wheelchair/lap quilts for the VA, kid quilts for hospitals,...
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01-07-2016, 07:50 AM
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What needle for hand sewing binding?
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I usually use Tulip applique needles, and I use...
I usually use Tulip applique needles, and I use the standard applique stitch to sew my bindings. In fact, I used this stitch on my bindings before I ever started appliqueing. I use a #10 needle...
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01-06-2016, 10:06 AM
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Thimbles
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I, too, have fat fingers. I usually use The...
I, too, have fat fingers. I usually use The Nimble Thimble, mainly because it has a slot at the top that my nail will go through. The medium is tight, but the large is too big, so I usually take a...
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01-05-2016, 07:07 AM
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What's the best source for pantographs?
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I was also going to suggest Urban Elementz. ...
I was also going to suggest Urban Elementz. Also, there is a new Facebook group called Connected Threadz that is administered by the owner of Urban Elementz. It is mainly for LA quilters (which I...
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01-04-2016, 09:46 AM
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Someone should invent..
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Mine was from Fons & Porter, but I don't remember...
Mine was from Fons & Porter, but I don't remember which online store I purchased it from. I like it because it has grommets along the top, and I can use Command hooks to hang it, so it is totally...
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01-04-2016, 09:36 AM
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Have you ever been embarrassed by your earliest quilting efforts?
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I consider myself a "piecer" or "topper", since I...
I consider myself a "piecer" or "topper", since I don't like sandwiching and quilting larger than crib size quilts (hence the collection of UFOs which keeps growing). I do think my piecing is fairly...
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01-04-2016, 09:27 AM
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Mini Iron recomendations
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I don't have a mini-iron. I purchased the...
I don't have a mini-iron. I purchased the Clover, but like Peckish, kept burning myself. Also, I felt like the wedge of the iron was too small. The smallest iron I own is a travel Rowenta I got on...
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12-30-2015, 06:45 AM
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Quilting squares for practice
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I, too, use FQs for practice. Then I cut them up...
I, too, use FQs for practice. Then I cut them up for potholders, microwave bowlholders, mug rugs and mug cozies, fabric boxes, etc. That way, I not only get FMQ practice, but practice with applying...
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12-23-2015, 06:57 AM
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A questions for hand quilters
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mckwilter
See if you can find any of the books by Georgia...
See if you can find any of the books by Georgia Bonesteel. She had a show on PBS back in the 70's called "Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel" and she didn't use a hoop or frame. She has a show on...
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12-18-2015, 07:12 AM
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Need help with name of a notion
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mckwilter
If you have a party store in your area, you'll...
If you have a party store in your area, you'll find it in the aisle with all the stuff to put into goodie bags. Most of those things are packaged 6 to a package.
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12-18-2015, 07:06 AM
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Looking for Gift Ideas for a quilter
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mckwilter
And your family knows that, so would never give...
And your family knows that, so would never give you one. But what about movies, favorite restaurants, book stores? Different strokes, right?
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