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Forum: Tutorials
09-26-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You are welcome! Robin

You are welcome!
Robin
Forum: Tutorials
09-26-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

It is beautiful! I wouldn't stress about colors...

It is beautiful! I wouldn't stress about colors touching. Believe me, no matter how much you try and plan, some colors always touch. Just go with the flow! You did a great job. Wait until the borders...
Forum: Tutorials
09-10-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Very pretty!! Did you organize your strips by...

Very pretty!! Did you organize your strips by color or randomly? I have been looking for a pattern like this. I have the fabrics but didn't know how to go about it. I think I will not have that may...
Forum: Tutorials
09-06-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

I think you are definately on the right track. I...

I think you are definately on the right track. I would do all the strips in the order you have them. light to dark. I wouldn't add more dark. It looks great! Love your cork idea. I'm going to try it!...
Forum: Tutorials
08-29-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Baby Quilt Question: The best I could come up...

Baby Quilt Question:
The best I could come up with would be 20 strips:
20 x 40" = 800"
double once: 400" x 4.5"
double twice: 200" x 8.5"
double three times: 100" x 16.5
last time: approx. 50"...
Forum: Tutorials
08-29-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Baby Quilt Question: The best I could come up...

Baby Quilt Question:
The best I could come up with would be 20 strips:
20 x 40" = 800"
double once: 400" x 4.5"
double twice: 200" x 8.5"
double three times: 100" x 16.5
last time: approx. 50"...
Forum: Tutorials
07-18-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Looks great! You have a lucky dog!

Looks great! You have a lucky dog!
Forum: Tutorials
02-10-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You did AWESOME!!!! I LOVE the idea of the...

You did AWESOME!!!! I LOVE the idea of the spacers and will use that too. See....we quilters are so clever, we can take one persons idea and give it our own spin! I LOVE the way it turned out and...
Forum: Tutorials
02-09-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

How exciting! I'm glad it's being used for so...

How exciting! I'm glad it's being used for so much good.
Thanks!
Forum: Tutorials
01-20-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 28,579
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

I like to use a nice medium size sharp. Just go...

I like to use a nice medium size sharp. Just go to your local quilt shop and ask for advice. They will love to help!

These are the one's I'm currently using.
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Forum: Tutorials
11-24-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Thank You for posting how many strips to do for a...

Thank You for posting how many strips to do for a smaller blanket! I'm a chapter leader for Quilts for Kids, and also being an AccuQuilt retailer, I have a lot of 2 1/2" strips that I really didn't...
Forum: Tutorials
11-16-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Just had an e-mail asking me to figure this out...

Just had an e-mail asking me to figure this out for a BABY QUILT:
15 strips x 40" = 600" - 20" you cut from first strip = 580"
Fold once: 280" by 4" (I use finished sizes when I'm figuring it out)...
Forum: Tutorials
11-14-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 28,579
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You are welcome! So glad you are a "convert"! I...

You are welcome! So glad you are a "convert"! I feel the same way, it's sooooo much faster than the other way of doing binding.
Happy Quilting!
Forum: Main
11-06-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

The answer is, it doesn't hang flat, but that...

The answer is, it doesn't hang flat, but that doesn't bother me.
Forum: Main
11-06-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,785
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Find someone or store that has an...

Find someone or store that has an AccuQuiltStudio™
and rent it for a few hours. It's super fast and easy and you'll be able to get LOTS of tops done!
...
Forum: Main
11-06-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

I just like to hang a curtain rod on the wall and...

I just like to hang a curtain rod on the wall and use those clips with the rings to hand my quilts. Then I don't have to put a hanging sleeve on and it's really easy to swap out the quilt when I get...
Forum: Tutorials
11-02-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

LOL- I'm SURE I didn't "cheat". You are right...

LOL- I'm SURE I didn't "cheat". You are right about choosing which side of the strip to sew, but, really.....just let go and don't WORRY about fabrics touching. It will free your soul!!!!
;) This...
Forum: Tutorials
11-02-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You are right. This makes a GREAT scrap quilt. I...

You are right. This makes a GREAT scrap quilt. I cut up my scraps into 2 1/2" strips and called it "A trip down memory lane" because I got to think about all the other quilts I had done with those...
Forum: Tutorials
11-01-2010, 05:07 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

I think it's because they are so fast and easy,...

I think it's because they are so fast and easy, we've given them all away! I have one left at home and will try and get a picture of it ASAP! Thanks! :thumbup:[/quote]

Well....drum roll please!...
Forum: Tutorials
10-30-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,308
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Super idea! I've also added one of the sleeves as...

Super idea! I've also added one of the sleeves as a pocket on the backside down at the bottom. Then you can fold them up and tuck them in the sleeve pocket and pop them in your purse for when you...
Forum: Tutorials
10-29-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You just keep folding the long strip in half and...

You just keep folding the long strip in half and sewing. Don't worry about like fabrics touching. It turns out fine believe me. I will attach a photo of one that I did.
Just relax and go with the...
Forum: Tutorials
10-27-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

Yikes!!! Not sure. What size do you need? I think...

Yikes!!! Not sure. What size do you need? I think a king is 100" x 92"
I figured it out with 3 jelly-rolls and it would come out to be about 75" x 128", so that would not work.
My suggestion is to...
Forum: Tutorials
10-22-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

I love it when "it clicks"! WOW! Batiks will look...

I love it when "it clicks"! WOW! Batiks will look great! Hope you can post a picture when you get it finished. I'm going to post a picture of a quilt pattern from Connecting threads that I made from...
Forum: Tutorials
10-22-2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

(Sorry - hit enter too soon.) Please help...

(Sorry - hit enter too soon.) Please help support my LQS by answering these questions so I can rush over and pick up a couple of jelly rolls to make this with![/quote]

Glad to help. Yes, you cut...
Forum: Tutorials
09-25-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 344,635
Posted By fromthenestdesigns

You are welcome!

You are welcome!
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