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Forum: Pictures
09-16-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,817
Posted By Johanna Fritz

GREAT job and congrats on your first quilt. I...

GREAT job and congrats on your first quilt. I think joining a guild is a great idea. They can be addicting. If you ever feel like the guild does not fit you, find another or find one or two people...
Forum: Pictures
09-16-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,715
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Yellow and purple are complementary colors, so...

Yellow and purple are complementary colors, so they work well together. You could substitute any complementary colors in their place. For the aqua, look to see where it is in relation to the other...
Forum: Main
09-15-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Johanna Fritz

They reached their popularity in late 1800's....

They reached their popularity in late 1800's. They were NOT meant to be washed. Meant to be laid over the back of something in the parlour. That is why many are smaller than a normal size. Also meant...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,430
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Lebanon is just West of Ft Leonard Wood where we...

Lebanon is just West of Ft Leonard Wood where we have a relative serving - hills around the area are beautiful - reminds me of the Wisconsin Dells - layered rocks cut deep by water with plenty of...
Forum: Pictures
07-14-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,357
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Thanks for taking the time to make for others!

Thanks for taking the time to make for others!
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,990
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Grrrr - I put time into typing this and was...

Grrrr - I put time into typing this and was signed out before I posted. Auto Save only got half. Lesson learned. Type in Word and then cut and paste - OK, here it is again.

EQ7 is by far the way...
Forum: Tutorials
12-26-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 123,985
Posted By Johanna Fritz

You can also screw the hooks into a wall behind...

You can also screw the hooks into a wall behind your sewing machine and then you don't need the frame. Works great for me.
Forum: Main
10-19-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,136
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Some long, but up-to-date and correct information...

Some long, but up-to-date and correct information regarding this issue from M Susan Vaughn, at BlogHer:

"In Drury v. Ewing (1 Bond, 540), ..., a copyright was claimed in a chart of patterns for...
Forum: Tutorials
01-26-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,619
Posted By Johanna Fritz

We did not do that, but it would be an excellent...

We did not do that, but it would be an excellent idea. Instead of two strips, you could cut one - adding the size of the two together - more name to sign. ****TIP: if you sign, put your block on a...
Forum: Tutorials
01-25-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,619
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Free Heart Block Pattern to Share

I made a BOM for our guild, and I made a heart block.

One page is the pattern and one is the cutting instructions. Feel free to use it for your guild or quilting friends. I posted the images of...
Forum: Main
01-25-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,564
Posted By Johanna Fritz

If you let me know the exact finished size of...

If you let me know the exact finished size of quilt you want (some people want a certain amount of "drop") - and what block size you want, I would be happy to whip up one in EQ7 and post the...
Forum: Main
01-25-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,689
Posted By Johanna Fritz

I find your outer border should be the darker...

I find your outer border should be the darker color of the two borders, as it "frames" the quilt. If you decide to use white, it would give your eyes a place to "rest" from all the different scrap...
Forum: Main
01-22-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By Johanna Fritz

I bought the book: EQ with Me: Pieced Drawing...

I bought the book: EQ with Me: Pieced Drawing from Electric Quilt.com. It has many things in there that are not in the user manual - and written in a more user-friendly manner. Consider your user...
Forum: Main
06-06-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,235
Posted By Johanna Fritz

That is what I do. You can layer several dryer...

That is what I do. You can layer several dryer sheets in with the fabric. Noting comment above, I would not use a "box" (cardboard). The acid/chemicals in it are not a friend to fabric.

I use a...
Forum: Pictures
02-26-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,268
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Here is a link to the PDF with the foundations...

Here is a link to the PDF with the foundations for the stars, and directions for the star block:...
Forum: Pictures
02-25-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,268
Posted By Johanna Fritz

LOOK: 7 Quilts for Kids Here

I posted a PDF with 3 different "American Stars" (5 point) yesterday, showing off light and dark lines. I thought if I was making blocks, I should make some quilts to go with them. The PP foundation...
Forum: Tutorials
02-25-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,726
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Image Showing: Paper Pieced American Stars

Here is an image of one of the 3 stars. I felt bad that you could not see the star without downloading the document. Sorry everyone. My teenager was on the main computer last night working on a term...
Forum: Tutorials
02-25-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,726
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Here is a design of one of the stars. Teenager...

Here is a design of one of the stars. Teenager was on the computer last night doing homework.
Forum: Tutorials
02-24-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,726
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Paper Piecing: 5 Pointed "American" Star -3 Designs

A woman whose son was in the military, approached me at the quilt show I was working at. She showed me the particular 5 point star she wanted to make for him. I spent some time and drew 3 different...
Forum: Main
02-06-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,742
Posted By Johanna Fritz

I decided on "Three Decades" for the show sale...

I decided on "Three Decades" for the show sale here and "Choose Your Path" or "Down the Crooked Path" for when it goes on Craftsy. Thank you all.
Forum: Main
02-05-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,742
Posted By Johanna Fritz

HELP PLEASE! 3 Days to Name my Quilt Pattern

The hard work is done. I put together a pattern we are going to sell at our local quilt show in March here in Milwaukee. I have been writing and proofing this thing for so long You can make 16...
Forum: Tutorials
01-23-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,330
Posted By Johanna Fritz

I have heard of this and seen a You Tube video of...

I have heard of this and seen a You Tube video of it being done. Such a great idea. I think my search term was "paperless paper piecing" Thanks for reminding me.
Forum: Tutorials
01-22-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,330
Posted By Johanna Fritz

I found that for me, the creasing and sewing with...

I found that for me, the creasing and sewing with shorter stitch length helps the paper come out just fine. I did that once and found for me, it takes way too time, with the same results. I know some...
Forum: Tutorials
01-21-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,330
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Southwest Star - Variations on Designs w/ Attachments

I posted the paper pieced quilt Southwest Star recently. Today I played in EQ7 a little. Instead of designing with the whole block, I used one quarter of the block. The star is basically round with...
Forum: Tutorials
01-20-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,511
Posted By Johanna Fritz

Don't know if you do this or not, but I learned...

Don't know if you do this or not, but I learned this tip and it increased my work time and made removing the paper easier...take your foundations, put them in a pile while you are watching TV and...
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