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Forum: Main
03-26-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,333
Posted By CMW

You are on the right track making quarter square...

You are on the right track making quarter square triangles to sew on either end of your square blocks to make your braid columns. That way the long ends of your triangles will be stable on the long...
Forum: Pictures
05-03-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

There are many elephants with all sorts of...

There are many elephants with all sorts of colours. Just pick your favourite!
Forum: Pictures
05-02-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

572462Here is a little closer look at the fabrics.

572462Here is a little closer look at the fabrics.
Forum: Pictures
05-02-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

572461Here is my second Elephant using Violet...

572461Here is my second Elephant using Violet Craft's Elephant Abstractions paper piecing pattern. This one is a little more subdued and elegant. I used similar quilting designs but they are not so...
Forum: Main
04-26-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,261
Posted By CMW

I have been researching the question of stitch...

I have been researching the question of stitch density and have found posts from professionals that recommend more stitching. While the batting recommendations may say every 6 inches, they are...
Forum: Main
04-13-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,838
Posted By CMW

I agree with sewbizgirl. I think the duck will...

I agree with sewbizgirl. I think the duck will float best on fabric that does not have a strong theme. I would go for a plain background and add interesting quilting to go with the theme of the duck.
Forum: Pictures
03-10-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

Thanks for all the wonderful comments that have...

Thanks for all the wonderful comments that have been posted and the photos of other elephants. Fun to see!
Forum: Pictures
03-10-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

I am looking forward to seeing more quilts....

I am looking forward to seeing more quilts. Wendy, I love your blue elephant and I am sure the purple one will be fabulous.
Forum: Pictures
03-10-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

I did the freezer paper method so I did not have...

I did the freezer paper method so I did not have to remove the paper and the pattern is ready for next time. It was about 80 hours for the whole project but I enjoyed it.It took a while to prepare...
Forum: Pictures
03-09-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,399
Posted By CMW

Elephant Abstractions Quilt

569666This is a photo of my quilt made with a pattern by Violet Craft. It is a paper pieced pattern that was time consuming but I am very pleased with the results. I have had fun searching the...
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,288
Posted By CMW

I piece batting scraps after overlapping and...

I piece batting scraps after overlapping and cutting through the 2 layers with a rotary cutter. Then I lift away the trimmed slivers and while the 2 pieces to be joined are still on the mat, I use a...
Forum: Main
01-27-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Posted By CMW

I would not consider the Babylock Jazz as it does...

I would not consider the Babylock Jazz as it does not have an automatic needle down option. Manually using the hand wheel each time you want to pivot or stop a line of stitching would be very...
Forum: Main
01-15-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By CMW

There have been many discussions on how to price...

There have been many discussions on how to price a quilt. Many different opinions. you can google we are sew worth it and spend many hours reading. Good luck!
Forum: Main
01-05-2017, 03:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,845
Posted By CMW

I have a Brother 1500 and was having difficulty...

I have a Brother 1500 and was having difficulty seeing through the foot as I damaged the plastic when I deflected the needle into it a number of times when breaking needles at the beginning of my...
Forum: Main
01-04-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,721
Posted By CMW

I just found the link for the Craftsy 2017 block...

I just found the link for the Craftsy 2017 block of the month program. Yay! I thought you had to buy the kit to get the program but just noticed the link!
Forum: Main
12-26-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,267
Posted By CMW

I am not sure but if you quilt the quilt with a...

I am not sure but if you quilt the quilt with a quite dense but uniform quilt stitching overall you may be able to control the different amount of shrinkage on the quilt from all the different types...
Forum: Main
10-26-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,284
Posted By CMW

That is a Craftsy pattern by Debbie Caffrey...

That is a Craftsy pattern by Debbie Caffrey called Quilter's Quandary. There is a kit you can purchase with the pattern.Debbie Caffrey has some very good classes on Craftsy as well. She drafts...
Forum: Main
10-18-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,907
Posted By CMW

The kit is telling you to cut QUARTER SQUARE...

The kit is telling you to cut QUARTER SQUARE TRIANGLES, not half square triangles! If you do half square triangles the bias edges will not be in the middle of the patch where they need to be. I...
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