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Forum: Pictures
04-10-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 153,200
Posted By laffygiraffe

Spectacular! Is there a pattern name? I love it.

Spectacular! Is there a pattern name? I love it.
Forum: Pictures
09-26-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,351
Posted By laffygiraffe

Use a red border with the other one and it will...

Use a red border with the other one and it will be fine. Buy something that "matches."
Forum: Pictures
09-17-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,782
Posted By laffygiraffe

I am a channeling my "inner Grandma" by having a...

I am a channeling my "inner Grandma" by having a line to hang clothes on and wearing aprons myself. I collect them.
Some are too fragile to wear.
I love this quilt. It is a perfect modern...
Forum: Pictures
09-06-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,575
Posted By laffygiraffe

REMINDS ME OF MY FAVORITE DISHES FIESTA WARE.So I...

REMINDS ME OF MY FAVORITE DISHES FIESTA WARE.So I would call it Fiesta Plates.
Forum: Pictures
08-31-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,088
Posted By laffygiraffe

I agree with Red eagle. I have saved a few...

I agree with Red eagle. I have saved a few vintage pieces and I always use cotton batt, muslin and cotton thread for hand-quilting to keep them in their era.
I also love the idea of that mottled...
Forum: Pictures
08-29-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,450
Posted By laffygiraffe

I recently finished a card trick that was ALL...

I recently finished a card trick that was ALL triangles. I about yanked my head bald, but I kept saying," you chose this challenge to learn, so learn it!"
It is done, and delivered now, so I...
Forum: Pictures
08-29-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,067
Posted By laffygiraffe

I am making a quilt for my son who is 27. He...

I am making a quilt for my son who is 27. He wanted black and green. I found a print with multiple dollars on it with a black background. I have been having a ball with the design. I made 28...
Forum: Main
08-29-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,368
Posted By laffygiraffe

Oh Sew mary! I concur! I do what I want. I use a...

Oh Sew mary! I concur! I do what I want. I use a 1/4" foot and let the slips fall where they may. I think "scant" is just obnoxious. Trying to make something wonderful, creative, and restful into...
Forum: Main
08-29-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,162
Posted By laffygiraffe

I hand quilt all my quilts. I have gotten...

I hand quilt all my quilts. I have gotten addicted to Baptist Fan and it is easy! I don't use a template. Just start an arc in the bottom corner and expand and expand -a finger's width apart . I use...
Forum: Pictures
08-29-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,404
Posted By laffygiraffe

I think it is time for funky, fun and lively baby...

I think it is time for funky, fun and lively baby quilts and leave the pink rosebuds and blue trucks in the dirt. This quilt would tickle any modern mom and dad and grow up with the baby.Great job! ...
Forum: Pictures
08-27-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,284
Posted By laffygiraffe

I love it! And you now what? It is 2012! Men wear...

I love it! And you now what? It is 2012! Men wear earrings, long hair and baggy shirts. Girl are bald, sport big tattoos and six packs! Who can say what is girly anymore, unless it has Disney...
Forum: Pictures
08-27-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 38,541
Posted By laffygiraffe

I have only machine-quilted one quilt and it was...

I have only machine-quilted one quilt and it was a quickie for a baby. I don't like to do it. I prefer the look and activity of hand-quilting. It looks more "homemade" to me. I can quilt and sit with...
Forum: Pictures
08-23-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,495
Posted By laffygiraffe

It is very realistic, huh? haha Very cute!!

It is very realistic, huh? haha Very cute!!
Forum: Pictures
08-22-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 15,908
Posted By laffygiraffe

STUNNING! Love the colors. The quilting is...

STUNNING! Love the colors. The quilting is breath-taking. WOW!
Forum: Pictures
08-22-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,303
Posted By laffygiraffe

What a wonderful very personal quilt. Very nice!...

What a wonderful very personal quilt. Very nice! Inspirational.
Forum: Pictures
08-08-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 30,006
Posted By laffygiraffe

wow! I love that. Funny how you think something...

wow! I love that. Funny how you think something is ugly and others love it. I have quilts like that. That looks like a booger to piece together, but stunning. What else besides 54-40 or fight?
I...
Forum: Main
07-16-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,014
Posted By laffygiraffe

I do things differently with every quilt. I have...

I do things differently with every quilt. I have even - gasp- machine-quilted a cople of items. Some of my favorite quilts have all the above in one quilt.
I usually wash and iron and starch my...
Forum: Pictures
06-22-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,008
Posted By laffygiraffe

I used to raise goats and I miss them, thanks....

I used to raise goats and I miss them, thanks. Extend grass, man! lol
Forum: Pictures
06-22-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,361
Posted By laffygiraffe

Thank you both for your service to our wonderful...

Thank you both for your service to our wonderful country. (Navy vet 1981 - 1999)
I like the use of pockets and patches..
Forum: Pictures
06-22-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,203
Posted By laffygiraffe

i VOTE FOR CIRCLES. wonderful. I live in OK, too.

i VOTE FOR CIRCLES. wonderful. I live in OK, too.
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,222
Posted By laffygiraffe

Rant, huh? I stand corrected and chastised. I...

Rant, huh? I stand corrected and chastised.
I do however, maintain my original point that I think keeping the original names of quilt patterns and sharing them is a good idea. (like Pink Lemonade's...
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,157
Posted By laffygiraffe

For your first try, it is a miracle of...

For your first try, it is a miracle of consistency! Be kind to yourself. You are doing fine!
My first recommendation is to match the thread to your fabrics until you get more control. Then, it...
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,251
Posted By laffygiraffe

Wonderful!

Wonderful!
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 49,456
Posted By laffygiraffe

All are terrific, but I esp. like the names. I...

All are terrific, but I esp. like the names.
I have a couple that I pieced the back, like a strip of drunkard's path and a couple of log cabins and then big blocks of color. It is a bonus.
I...
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,563
Posted By laffygiraffe

I find it endearing. Maybe you did, too. I would...

I find it endearing. Maybe you did, too. I would take the borders off and reborder it in a yellow flour-sack style print and put it back together. YOU can redeem it.
I found an old quilt in an...
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