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08-10-2018, 01:47 PM
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The doxy pillow first
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That turned out great! I've been debating about...
That turned out great! I've been debating about getting that pattern to do the pillow and/or quilt for my sister-in-law.
Still debating......
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01-16-2011, 05:01 PM
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My husband does not belive . . .
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I have one on the frame that I'm hand quilting,...
I have one on the frame that I'm hand quilting, another one in the piecing stages, two antique Sunbonnet Sue quilts to finish for relatives and about eight projects waiting to be started- patterns...
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01-16-2011, 04:57 PM
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Those yellow quilter's pins?????
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I think I've used mine once, to hold the layers...
I think I've used mine once, to hold the layers together as I tied a quilt that was flopped out on the floor. I find I prefer safety pins for basting and regular dressmaker pins for piecing.
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Introduce Yourself
01-16-2011, 04:53 PM
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Hello from Southern Ontario
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Whereabouts in Southern Ontario, Jacqui? I'm in...
Whereabouts in Southern Ontario, Jacqui? I'm in Hamilton; nice to see a neighbour!
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Introduce Yourself
01-16-2011, 04:50 PM
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Making a Design Board (inexpensive)
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You could even staple the flannel-backed...
You could even staple the flannel-backed tablecloths to a piece of plywood instead of tacking them to the wall. I've thought about affixing one to a curtain rod and hanging it on a window - change...
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01-16-2011, 04:47 PM
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Best Place To Order Fabric
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Here's another vote for Connecting Threads. I...
Here's another vote for Connecting Threads. I live in Canada and even with duty, shipping and taxes, the prices are comparable and their quality is fabulous. They ship promptly too.
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Tutorials
11-03-2010, 12:21 PM
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Ladder Stitch for Binding
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This is wonderful! I'm doing my first quilt...
This is wonderful! I'm doing my first quilt binding and this stitch is working like a charm!
(Which is logical. Because half the quilt is charm squares. :D )
It's faster than the blind...
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10-24-2010, 08:33 AM
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Washing
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I generally prewash because I'm leery of having a...
I generally prewash because I'm leery of having a shrinkage disaster with the completed project if I don't wash it till it's done. Unless it's made with charm squares or something that isn't too...
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10-19-2010, 05:27 PM
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how do u do it?
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Good point, and once the ruler is aligned, don't...
Good point, and once the ruler is aligned, don't let it move as you cut. And use sharp rotary blades.
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10-19-2010, 05:20 PM
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How many of you
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I've taken a few classes to start me off, and I'm...
I've taken a few classes to start me off, and I'm ready to continue on my own now!
Between instruction books and the Internet, I have enough DIY resources to keep me going indefinitely....
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10-19-2010, 05:16 PM
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how do u do it?
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I'd also suggest trying a smaller quilt to get...
I'd also suggest trying a smaller quilt to get the feel for accuracy. If I tried a king-size with my limited experience, trying to cut and piece a project that big would've been too much. My first...
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10-19-2010, 05:04 PM
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Did any of you have a HOPE CHEST?
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My dad used to refinish antique furniture and he...
My dad used to refinish antique furniture and he redid an old cedar chest for me when I was a teenager. I started accumulating stuff I'd need when I moved out, and most of that came from my...
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08-12-2010, 03:35 PM
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sheets as backing
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I've heard of using patterned sheets as...
I've heard of using patterned sheets as whole-cloth quilt tops, too. Use a plain one for the backing and the main thing you're left with is the binding and batting.
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08-05-2010, 05:10 PM
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My Dresden Plate Ouilt
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Absolutely beautiful! Dresden Plate is my...
Absolutely beautiful! Dresden Plate is my favorite pattern too: it's the fourth block I ever made, for a sampler. I haven't tackled an entire Dresden quilt, but someday....
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08-05-2010, 12:37 PM
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My Quilt Got Picked For an Upcoming Book!
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Woo hoo! Congratulations! Beautiful quilt!!
Woo hoo! Congratulations! Beautiful quilt!!
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08-05-2010, 12:35 PM
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Can you visualize or do you mimic?
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I do both. As a beginner, I mimic and sorta...
I do both. As a beginner, I mimic and sorta follow the pattern (with my own twists), but I've also started visualizing what I'd like to do for my next two quilt projects. I think for me it's going...
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08-05-2010, 12:30 PM
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GD's 1st quilt
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Oh wow, that is so neat! It's great to see new...
Oh wow, that is so neat! It's great to see new young quilters!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-26-2010, 03:42 PM
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Three Word Phrases
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I'll have fries. Feed the cats? Aarrgghh,...
I'll have fries.
Feed the cats?
Aarrgghh, another knot!
Would you rather...
What's on TV?
Is it time?
Thank You, Father.
Victory in Jesus!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-26-2010, 10:05 AM
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Three Word Phrases
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Book, Chapter, Verse? Praise the Lord! Come,...
Book, Chapter, Verse?
Praise the Lord!
Come, Lord Jesus!!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-26-2010, 10:04 AM
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Three Word Phrases
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Can we leave? Do I hafta? You wanna what?? ...
Can we leave?
Do I hafta?
You wanna what??
Where's my chocolate?
What's for dinner?
Excuse me, please.
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07-26-2010, 09:55 AM
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my first QIP
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I am completely amazed by how accurate this thing...
I am completely amazed by how accurate this thing turned out!
The completed crib-size quilt top!
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07-22-2010, 11:14 AM
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my first QIP
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Progressing!! Block 5 - Log Cabin Variation ...
Progressing!!
Block 5 - Log Cabin Variation
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Block 6 - Dresden Plate
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All six blocks at the sashing stage
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07-14-2010, 12:26 PM
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My Choc/Rasp quilt, need help
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Laura1557
Here's another vote for the darker backing! :D ...
Here's another vote for the darker backing! :D
I love brown and pink/red together, but it reminds me more of chocolate covered cherries than raspberries. ;)
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07-14-2010, 12:23 PM
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Rules for sashing
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That flies in the face of everything I've ever...
That flies in the face of everything I've ever been told about the Quilt Police... ;)
I love being able to make my own rules....
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07-14-2010, 12:21 PM
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Fabric paint instead of applique?
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Laura1557
Would it be unconventional, on a quilt that is...
Would it be unconventional, on a quilt that is partly pieced but primarily appliqued, to do the applique designs in fabric paint instead of sewing on all those little pieces of fabric?
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