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Forum: Main
08-15-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,645
Posted By bj

Maybe Eleanor Burns’s “Quick Trip” pattern?

Maybe Eleanor Burns’s “Quick Trip” pattern?
Forum: Main
03-30-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,092
Posted By bj

I made one a few years ago called Emily’s wedding...

I made one a few years ago called Emily’s wedding quilt out of CW fabrics. It’s made with alternating 54-40 and shoo fly blocks. I loved the appearance of curves, but it’s all straight lines!
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Forum: Main
03-30-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,139
Posted By bj

I’m working on one right now that is all scrappy...

I’m working on one right now that is all scrappy blues with white on white background. The center part is 48 x 64. I think the borders will add another 10” to each side. The outer border is going to...
Forum: Main
03-16-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,326
Posted By bj

My issue I’ve run into is my favorite ruler is...

My issue I’ve run into is my favorite ruler is also my oldest ruler. I noticed the other day it’s developed a very slight curve on one side (from the rotary cutter, I’m sure). And I can’t find...
Forum: Main
12-28-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,978
Posted By bj

My friend who does my longarming usually takes...

My friend who does my longarming usually takes 4-6 weeks, depending on how many are in line ahead of me. But she can usually give me a close guess on when to expect it back.
Forum: Main
11-01-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,129
Posted By bj

If she’s a close friend, nothing’s stopping her...

If she’s a close friend, nothing’s stopping her from going over to visit and seeing the quilts where they live. Y’all’s friend might appreciate her visit and interest.
Forum: Main
09-07-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By bj

I participated in a swap years ago that was fun....

I participated in a swap years ago that was fun. We were supposed to end up with 12 blocks. We put a yard of focus fabric in a clean pizza box. Each month when we met, we’d swap boxes around and take...
Forum: Main
06-27-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,491
Posted By bj

I bought a couple from Amazon that were cute. One...

I bought a couple from Amazon that were cute. One had mostly animals and the other one had space and pirates and sports. And the fabric was nice.
Forum: Main
06-27-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,691
Posted By bj

I get a little frustrated trying to use precuts...

I get a little frustrated trying to use precuts with pinked edges. I love that they offer such a nice variety of fabrics though. So I do buy them occasionally.
Forum: Main
06-17-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By bj

Or Xs and Os alternating on the front. I think...

Or Xs and Os alternating on the front. I think it’s called Hugs and Kisses.
Forum: Main
06-16-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,364
Posted By bj

That would make a fun mystery quilt project! How...

That would make a fun mystery quilt project! How wide do you think the strips were? 2.5” strips would make a nice 16.5” (I think) block!
Forum: Main
05-07-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,573
Posted By bj

I also do the accordion fold. Then I set it in a...

I also do the accordion fold. Then I set it in a basket on the floor to my right side where it unfolds from the top. I do fold it in half and iron mine before I fold it. That might make a difference...
Forum: Main
05-04-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,315
Posted By bj

I don’t buy wide backs specifically for use on...

I don’t buy wide backs specifically for use on the front of a quilt. But I do try to position the quilt on the backing so I have the least amount of waste. What’s left when the excess is trimmed away...
Forum: Main
04-04-2022, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,664
Posted By bj

I’ve had to piece borders before. Seems like...

I’ve had to piece borders before. Seems like mostly, once you quilt it, the joins don’t really show up very much. I do press the seam at the join open so it lays flatter, but that’s just my...
Forum: Main
12-17-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,839
Posted By bj

I only name it as the name of recipient’s quilt...

I only name it as the name of recipient’s quilt in my journal. I don’t label. I just put my initials and the year it’s finished on the back, usually on the binding close to a corner.
Forum: Main
11-29-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,952
Posted By bj

Here’s another one of hers that’s a little...

Here’s another one of hers that’s a little different

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hYSTiQGM-2w
Forum: Main
11-29-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,952
Posted By bj

Donna Jordan, Jordan Fabrics, has a YouTube...

Donna Jordan, Jordan Fabrics, has a YouTube how-to she calls Carpener’s Wheel. She has an older one that I couldn’t find, same pattern, bigger squares/hst’s. I’ve made several as baby quilts with...
Forum: Main
11-17-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By bj

You could put 3 blocks in each corner so they...

You could put 3 blocks in each corner so they kind of wrap the corner. I’ve done that when I didn’t have enough fabric to make more than 4 border strips. I actually like to do that. I don’t care much...
Forum: Main
11-11-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,321
Posted By bj

I like warm wishes a lot. Goes together quickly...

I like warm wishes a lot. Goes together quickly and is pretty straightforward.
Forum: Main
10-26-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By bj

I recommend washing flannel, especially since it...

I recommend washing flannel, especially since it is unpredictable how much it might shrink. Some shrinks a LOT! I’m not typically a prewasher, but I always wash flannel.
Forum: Main
10-24-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,076
Posted By bj

I do the power strip plan. Mine has a light in...

I do the power strip plan. Mine has a light in the switch of the power strip that’s very visible when it’s on. And it’s right by the door. I'm also a creature of habit. When I leave the room, I...
Forum: Main
10-17-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,816
Posted By bj

I’ve made some for teen boys that are rag quilts...

I’ve made some for teen boys that are rag quilts out of homespuns. I’ve also made the fleece quilts that are tied around the outer edge for a couple of my nephews. Those go together really quickly....
Forum: Main
10-15-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By bj

I love pinwheels. And warm wishes.

I love pinwheels. And warm wishes.
Forum: Pictures
09-26-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,594
Posted By bj

I love those colors together. That may be my new...

I love those colors together. That may be my new favorite combo for purple! I also like purple and lime green together. Good job!!
Forum: Main
09-17-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,068
Posted By bj

What about a window pane layout, like someone on...

What about a window pane layout, like someone on the outside looking in?
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