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Forum: Main
04-02-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By mountainwoman

Calculating number of Squares for a Quilt

I am trying to determine the number of charm packs I need to make a quilt for my bed; to do this, I need to determine the number of 5" squares needed. I found a guide to doing this, and this is the...
Forum: Main
11-01-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,916
Posted By mountainwoman

Getting Started - Additional Items to Buy

Last year, my granddaughter who has shown an aptitude for sewing and an interest in both general sewing and quilting, wanted a sewing machine, but her parents and I decided to wait a year to see if...
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

Yes, I've concluded this may be my best option....

Yes, I've concluded this may be my best option. Thanks!
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

Hum...your vertical strips idea, in particular,...

Hum...your vertical strips idea, in particular, is intriguing...I will definitely think about it. Thanks!
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

I will give this careful thought. I've never used...

I will give this careful thought. I've never used monofiliament, but it is an intriguing idea. Thanks!
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

This is exactly what I was thinking just a few...

This is exactly what I was thinking just a few moments ago. I think, though, since this is a gift, I will use the backing fabric I have left over. I like your idea of using muslin/re-using it. This...
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

A friend of mine uses the method you spoke of for...

A friend of mine uses the method you spoke of for smaller quilts; this, one, I think is too large to use that. Adding one in the center for stability might work...Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

An intriguing idea! Thanks!

An intriguing idea! Thanks!
Forum: Main
06-04-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

Yes, this could work. If I didn't sew the sleeve...

Yes, this could work. If I didn't sew the sleeve into the binding (I usually put it in the lower corner, so two sides are sewn in the binding), then they could more easily remove the hand-stitching...
Forum: Main
06-01-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,727
Posted By mountainwoman

No. I think this orange border, in particular, is...

No. I think this orange border, in particular, is just too much. The quilt is lovely, but it is a very busy quilt, which is calmed, if you will, because the eye goes from the center outward. I would...
Forum: Main
06-01-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

So do you have any idea how some of the sleeves...

So do you have any idea how some of the sleeves were attached temporarily? I've considered trying Velcro or maybe Command picture frame strips. There is a permanent rod on the wall behind my couch...
Forum: Main
06-01-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

I would be afraid safety pins might rip the...

I would be afraid safety pins might rip the backing or at least put holes in the backing, which I wouldn't want. I guess I am wondering if something like Velcro or Command strips would work? There is...
Forum: Main
06-01-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

On the wall-hangings approximately 36" square or...

On the wall-hangings approximately 36" square or so, I have sleeves that were sewn into their bindings, through which a rod is placed. To display a larger quilt (e.g., a Christmas log cabin quilt or...
Forum: Main
06-01-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By mountainwoman

Temporary quilt sleeves

Rather than sewing a sleeve to the back of the quilt, is there a way to make one that can be attached and/or removed based on when one wants to display a quilt?
Forum: Main
05-31-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,735
Posted By mountainwoman

I have never had this problem. I use flannel,...

I have never had this problem. I use flannel, which is not prewashed. After making the rag quilt, I wash it in warm (not hot) water. I put it in the dryer with one TOWEL. About half-way through the...
Forum: Main
05-31-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,156
Posted By mountainwoman

I use this technique A LOT instead of quilting in...

I use this technique A LOT instead of quilting in the ditch. This is how I do it: Using my walker foot (not necessary, but nice), I set my stitch selection to #25 on my computerized sewing machine...
Forum: Main
05-31-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,608
Posted By mountainwoman

I now only make rag quilts for babies and small...

I now only make rag quilts for babies and small children, but I do love them! I use flannel exclusively. Initially, I used flannel for all three layers, each layer cut the SAME size, and I still like...
Forum: Main
05-29-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,000
Posted By mountainwoman

I have both, and I find them to be very useful....

I have both, and I find them to be very useful. I, too, tend to use the 6 1/2" more, but when you need the 8 1/2", this is a really good item to have. In terms of sliding, the longer the ruler (not...
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

Wow, I actually would NEVER have thought of this....

Wow, I actually would NEVER have thought of this. I thought EVERYONE made their binding 2 1/2" folded! I will try this on a future project. Thanks!
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

Thanks! I will DEFINITELY check this out!

Thanks! I will DEFINITELY check this out!
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

Thanks for the encouragement!

Thanks for the encouragement!
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

I think you are right about that -do what makes...

I think you are right about that -do what makes me happy and not what causes me stress. Still, these two specific quilts, unless I wake up and change my mind, will be mitered. I feel a phone call to...
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

I think you are right about the point that there...

I think you are right about the point that there is less bulk with mitered corners, and that may, indeed, be why so many prefer it. I don't have much bulk at all with my square corners, though,...
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

True, but it is the principle of the matter. I've...

True, but it is the principle of the matter. I've only been quilting for a couple of years -well, not quite three yet, and I started out knowing NOTHING! So, I challenge myself. The last quilt I made...
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,213
Posted By mountainwoman

Yes. I'm going to have the best of the videos...

Yes. I'm going to have the best of the videos I've found right beside me!
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