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Forum: Pictures
09-18-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,598
Posted By Polliwog

Such a cheerful note. Makes me smile. Thanks...

Such a cheerful note. Makes me smile. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Main
09-18-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,073
Posted By Polliwog

Our local quilt stores offer 15% off if you buy...

Our local quilt stores offer 15% off if you buy what is left on the bolt. Great for the scrappy quilters who like variety and especially good when you buy a whole or almost whole bolt.
Forum: Pictures
06-26-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By Polliwog

I also use a walking foot. My machines give me...

I also use a walking foot. My machines give me the best result when I stabilize the edge of the quilt front with a zigzag or even a long basting stitch AND leave the excess batting and backing in...
Forum: Pictures
05-18-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By Polliwog

Your diagonal quilting shows up well on the...

Your diagonal quilting shows up well on the multi-colored side. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Forum: Main
04-27-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,793
Posted By Polliwog

I do not think of "small errors"; I call them...

I do not think of "small errors"; I call them "small variations".
Forum: Pictures
03-29-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,880
Posted By Polliwog

Yes - skinny sashes will make every block stand...

Yes - skinny sashes will make every block stand out and yet keep the basic design.
02-27-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By Polliwog

Test on a quilted sample at least 12" square. I...

Test on a quilted sample at least 12" square. I usually test on practice/sample blocks that I make before starting a new project. Then wash and dry it as you would the finished quilt.
Forum: Pictures
02-06-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Polliwog

Great "mod" version.You're inspiring me to try a...

Great "mod" version.You're inspiring me to try a new pattern to use up my never-ending scraps. Just created more today!
Forum: Pictures
02-05-2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,402
Posted By Polliwog

Beautiful applique work. The pale gray...

Beautiful applique work. The pale gray background works perfectly with your fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Pictures
02-05-2023, 05:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,034
Posted By Polliwog

You are inspiring all of us. Great job!

You are inspiring all of us. Great job!
Forum: Main
02-05-2023, 05:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,429
Posted By Polliwog

All of the choices are very busy and detract from...

All of the choices are very busy and detract from the complex block. This seems to be a trend among popular designers at the moment. I would choose narrower and simpler sashing. Faster and easier...
Forum: Pictures
01-30-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,164
Posted By Polliwog

Your light blue background makes all the colors...

Your light blue background makes all the colors look just right!
Forum: Main
01-22-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By Polliwog

Backside Fabrics and Keepsake are both very...

Backside Fabrics and Keepsake are both very user-friendly websites, but best of all, they both have real live people who can help you very quickly.
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Posted By Polliwog

Ditto to all of the above ... and ... I love the...

Ditto to all of the above ... and ... I love the subtle color scheme you used. Very original. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Pictures
12-30-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By Polliwog

You've inspired me also. Trying very hard to use...

You've inspired me also. Trying very hard to use up 40 years of scraps - and your design is leading me to so many new solutions.
Forum: Pictures
12-22-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,511
Posted By Polliwog

Thanks, Thimblebug, for the pattern and the...

Thanks, Thimblebug, for the pattern and the picture of your version. The instructions are very clearly illustrated with photos.
Forum: Pictures
12-08-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,581
Posted By Polliwog

The straight line quilting gives a peaceful...

The straight line quilting gives a peaceful feeling to the beautiful blocks.
Forum: Pictures
12-08-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,689
Posted By Polliwog

All of the above and more ....... I love the...

All of the above and more ....... I love the striped inner border.
Forum: Main
12-08-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,362
Posted By Polliwog

I totally agree with "quiltedsunshine". The...

I totally agree with "quiltedsunshine". The serpentine stitch is a good choice because the wavy line detracts the eye from any stitching irregularities. Works either over the seam lines or through...
Forum: Pictures
12-02-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,169
Posted By Polliwog

A beautiful masterpiece. The setting is perfect...

A beautiful masterpiece. The setting is perfect - and so well-balanced. A pleasure to look at.
Forum: Pictures
12-02-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,401
Posted By Polliwog

Catch Me If You Can!

Catch Me If You Can!
Forum: Main
12-02-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,764
Posted By Polliwog

I almost always start with a slightly larger size...

I almost always start with a slightly larger size square and then trim down. Cuts down on the frustrations of "resewing".
Forum: Main
11-30-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,204
Posted By Polliwog

One grandson's quilt had a lot of food-themed...

One grandson's quilt had a lot of food-themed fabrics. His dad worked in restaurants to earn college money, and his uncle worked in a diner for 10+ years during high school and after. His brother's...
Forum: Pictures
11-03-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,123
Posted By Polliwog

Your work is so original. That llama fabric is...

Your work is so original. That llama fabric is quite a "find". Thanks for sharing these views with us. So inspiring!!
Forum: Main
11-02-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,970
Posted By Polliwog

My large quilts are made to be used. Before that...

My large quilts are made to be used. Before that first use - whether it is mine to keep or give away - it is washed in sensitive skin detergent and dried in the dryer without added softener sheets. ...
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