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Making the Sandwich
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When I first started, i pinned my quilt sandwich....
When I first started, i pinned my quilt sandwich. Hated it. Then I used spray basting which worked quite well, if you can ignore the clouds of excess spray. My favorite brand then added a smell which...
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04-06-2020, 05:31 AM
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assembling quilt, back & batting
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I have a large kitchen island I use for...
I have a large kitchen island I use for assembling quilts. Saves my back and knees!! I have “trained” my husband to help with the whole process and spray baste, both of which help immensely. Average...
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03-12-2020, 04:50 AM
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What to do with vintage family heirloom quilt blocks
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A friend had a quilt top from the 70’s that her...
A friend had a quilt top from the 70’s that her grandmother had made. great variation in colors, fabrics and sizes. I carefully unsewed all the blocks then gently hand washed each individually. Lots...
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02-11-2020, 04:45 AM
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glide thread
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I use Glide almost exclusively, both for piecing...
I use Glide almost exclusively, both for piecing and fmq’ing. It is quite thin (but strong) and has helped my piecing accuracy. I use cotton only when required. Glide is a great product and a bargain...
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02-05-2020, 05:04 AM
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No More Safety Pins!
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I also gave up safety pins forever! I find I use...
I also gave up safety pins forever! I find I use less and less spray now. I smooth all the layers out well and spray very lightly. I also never get wrinkles of any kind. Best thing since sliced...
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01-31-2020, 06:08 AM
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Stash Question
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I think there are 2 types of quilters. It all...
I think there are 2 types of quilters. It all depends on how your brain works! One buys fabric for a specific project/pattern. You buy what the pattern says you need. The other one buys fabric they...
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01-31-2020, 05:39 AM
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Pros/Cons of starting a longarm quilting business/service
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I also did FMQ on my Janome and got very tired of...
I also did FMQ on my Janome and got very tired of manipulating larger quilts, even though I had a large harp space. I toyed with the idea of a LA as well. I offered my garage to store a friend’s LA...
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12-11-2019, 06:03 AM
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The Stash's Stash
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I have a very large stash, most of which I...
I have a very large stash, most of which I “inherited”. Finally decided it was time to let some go. I cut enough to make 105 simple pillowcases to donate to a children’s shelter. Friends helped with...
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11-22-2019, 04:27 AM
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Sewing room lighting
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As I get older, my need for good light has really...
As I get older, my need for good light has really increased. So when we built out house, we installed pot lights in the ceiling as well as a light on the ceiling fan. I have a double glass door with...
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11-01-2019, 05:04 AM
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How fast do you go?
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I’m usually in my quilt room 4-6 hours a day. I...
I’m usually in my quilt room 4-6 hours a day. I have a sit down mid arm so am not dependent of someone else finishing my quilts. So start to finish is really fast. I can do a baby quilt in 3-4 days...
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10-21-2019, 04:32 AM
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Oliso Iron
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I have the yellow one ! Was heartbroken when it...
I have the yellow one ! Was heartbroken when it stopped heating. Wasn’t ready to buy a new one because they are so expensive. Read somewhere that Oliso will repair/replace for a $60 fee (I think). So...
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09-18-2019, 03:46 AM
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I Won! Help!
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I say “go big or go home”!! If you are going to...
I say “go big or go home”!! If you are going to do something outside the box, really go for it! I love this pattern, with a neutral white and a great pop of color. Please post when you finish. It...
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08-22-2019, 04:28 AM
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Dear Jane
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I “inherited” all the rulers but never knew what...
I “inherited” all the rulers but never knew what a Dear Jane quilt looked like. Now I know it’s a quilt I’ll never ever make! Yeah...one quilt eliminated!
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08-21-2019, 04:12 AM
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Pillowcase method - anyone machine quilted directly onto the batting?
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It may depend on the batting used. I have a sit...
It may depend on the batting used. I have a sit down machine and tried using fabric on top and poly on the bottom. Stitch quality was awful. Ended up putting ugly fabric on bottom so it would quilt...
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07-11-2019, 05:45 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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Thanks for everyones responses and suggestions. I...
Thanks for everyones responses and suggestions. I now need to sit down and make a plan! Patt
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07-11-2019, 05:44 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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Sent you a PM. Thanks
Sent you a PM. Thanks
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07-09-2019, 11:17 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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[QUOTE=nativetexan;8275077]first i would make...
[QUOTE=nativetexan;8275077]first i would make certain of all words you are to use are correct. otherwise it could be a disaster. maybe something else would work better, still with a "french"...
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07-09-2019, 11:07 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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I’ll check that out. Thanks!,
I’ll check that out. Thanks!,
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07-09-2019, 11:06 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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That would be a disaster! Luckily my daughter...
That would be a disaster! Luckily my daughter speaks French and she has the actual invitation. I’ll make sure the translation is triple checked!
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07-09-2019, 05:46 AM
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A quilt design dilemma
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A quilt design dilemma
Looking for suggestions...I want to make a quilt that uses the words from a wedding invitation, which is in French (which I do not speak). I’m thinking of creating a center panel, with pieced blocks...
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05-10-2019, 06:33 PM
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Help with Insulated Table Runners
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That is an interesting idea! Thankfully, I have...
That is an interesting idea! Thankfully, I have until October to work on the snowman table runner!
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05-10-2019, 05:56 AM
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Help with Insulated Table Runners
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Thank you!
Thank you!
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05-10-2019, 05:43 AM
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Help with Insulated Table Runners
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Machine quilting!
Machine quilting!
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05-10-2019, 05:41 AM
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Help with Insulated Table Runners
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Have you found a Bosal product that also has...
Have you found a Bosal product that also has insulbrite qualities? Haven’t tried Bosal yet...would it be too thick if I just added a layer of insulbrite?
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05-10-2019, 05:33 AM
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Help with Insulated Table Runners
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I generally do not wash my fabrics prior to...
I generally do not wash my fabrics prior to sewing. When I wash the table runner, it loses its body and is soft like a quilt. I wash but do not dry so it does scrunch up a bit (which is fine with...
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