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Forum: Main
07-22-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,805
Posted By miholmes

I agree, don't get bogged down in the details. ...

I agree, don't get bogged down in the details. If you feel it's a quilt, it's a quilt :)
Forum: Main
09-20-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By miholmes

I know Kaye England has a Civil War sampler quilt...

I know Kaye England has a Civil War sampler quilt on Craftsy. You might not want to do all of the blocks, but the class comes with the instructions for all of the blocks and she shows you how to...
Forum: Main
09-13-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By miholmes

Well you may as well try it. They have a...

Well you may as well try it. They have a Guarantee. I also found the "Scrap Quilting" with Pepper Cory rather helpful for choosing colors as well. :)

From the Craftsy website FAQ -...
Forum: Main
11-11-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,017
Posted By miholmes

I have this tool and LOVE it!

I have this tool and LOVE it!
Forum: Main
11-10-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,860
Posted By miholmes

I use the Nifty Notions rulers, I think it make...

I use the Nifty Notions rulers, I think it make QUICK work of them and there not alot of sewing, cut sew, square up. It's cut sew and done. :) Allows for great points too IMHO. :)
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,921
Posted By miholmes

Also if you're looking to do a faux cathedral...

Also if you're looking to do a faux cathedral window quilt this is a nice one as well. I have this template and it's SUPER easy!

It's a MSQC tutorial. Easy to do and follow. :) ...
09-20-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,092
Posted By miholmes

Also these photos are examples from her site. I...

Also these photos are examples from her site. I purchased the kit of both of these are am excited to put it together. :)
09-20-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,092
Posted By miholmes

Hey there, So we're remodeling our basement...

Hey there,

So we're remodeling our basement and I was looking for some art for my new sewing room. This past weekend my local quilt guild had their annual show and I went to check things out on...
Forum: Pictures
09-20-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,324
Posted By miholmes

I exactly the same way!! I just love looking at...

I exactly the same way!! I just love looking at what she comes up with, it really is a wonderful talent!
Forum: Pictures
09-19-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,324
Posted By miholmes

Ohh and the pattern is a "Stright to the Point...

Ohh and the pattern is a "Stright to the Point Pattern" :) Really...I'm so happy with the way it turned out!!
Forum: Pictures
09-19-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,324
Posted By miholmes

OHHH MYY GOOODNESS!!!! I really am floored. ...

OHHH MYY GOOODNESS!!!!

I really am floored. Because before this quilt was quilted it was "fine" I mean I like how it turned out, but your quilting is AMAZING.....It completely beings this quilt...
Forum: Main
09-16-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,714
Posted By miholmes

"flaws" as in some tears in the fabric. ...

"flaws" as in some tears in the fabric. Basically she couldn't use it because there were 2-4 tears in the fabric.

Basically I should have checked all of the fabric before I put it in the "to -do"...
Forum: Main
09-16-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,714
Posted By miholmes

Good Morning, So I sent out a quilt to be...

Good Morning,

So I sent out a quilt to be quilted by our talented Charismah. Now I haven't sent a lot of things out to be quilted. This is actually my 2nd.

But here's the lesson i...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By miholmes

WOW thanks for all of the feedback. I recieved...

WOW thanks for all of the feedback. I recieved an Amish quilt as a wedding present so I was going to call the quilt shop that sold the quilt and see if they have any leads for resources to ask.

I...
Forum: Pictures
09-09-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,413
Posted By miholmes

Really nice! He's very lucky!

Really nice! He's very lucky!
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,485
Posted By miholmes

It all depends on what you want to do. I always...

It all depends on what you want to do. I always like to make a larger quilt because I assume they will be throwing it on the floor for the baby to play on.

So normally I do a simple design,...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,496
Posted By miholmes

I would probably put small triangles in all 4...

I would probably put small triangles in all 4 corners and just cover it up. :)
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,168
Posted By miholmes

I vote for the 2nd one. I think it sets off the...

I vote for the 2nd one. I think it sets off the star better. :)
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By miholmes

YAY! How great is that? I also volunteer for a...

YAY! How great is that? I also volunteer for a dog rescue, and it's so wonderful when you can find a nice forever home for a puppy!

So sweet of the winner t write and praise your work.

Keep...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By miholmes

Disappearing 9 Patch has my vote as well. Quick...

Disappearing 9 Patch has my vote as well. Quick and easy, but look great!
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By miholmes

Alex Anderson has her "Start Quilting" book and...

Alex Anderson has her "Start Quilting" book and DVD that is nice to have. Goes through all of the tools you need, why you need them. It's a nice beginners series IMHO. :)
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,852
Posted By miholmes

I have 3 tubs of projects....they are LARGE tubs....

I have 3 tubs of projects....they are LARGE tubs. So I've ordered a HUGE cone of Aurifil #2000 for piecing so I don't have to go to my LQS for thread and be tempted to buy more.

I want to get at...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 36,328
Posted By miholmes

Well here's the thing...mine came with the #37...

Well here's the thing...mine came with the #37 foot. But I purchased the #57 because I was nervous I couldn't keep fabric accurate without a guide.

I would say go out to the store with a few...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,214
Posted By miholmes

I go in spurts. Sometimes I will be in the...

I go in spurts. Sometimes I will be in the sewing room after I get home each day for 2 weeks. Then after I finish a quilt I take 1-2 weeks off, then start all over again.

Although I'm trying...
Forum: Main
09-09-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,680
Posted By miholmes

WOOHOO! YAY for a new space!

WOOHOO! YAY for a new space!
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