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Forum: Main
03-02-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,718
Posted By dorismary2001

Another iron cleaning tip

I'm in the UK so can't buy Dawn here but I find a paracetamol tablet works - yes, really.
See the details here
http://www.right-sides-together.com/iron-cleaning/
Forum: Links and Resources
04-12-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,815
Posted By dorismary2001

Interesting but lots of times when you could be...

Interesting but lots of times when you could be off with matching the seams and the biggest problem would be sewing the strips together along the bias edges with them stretching.
Forum: Pictures
01-08-2015, 04:23 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,385
Posted By dorismary2001

Dot, No wonder so many are in awe! Me too. I...

Dot,
No wonder so many are in awe! Me too. I know I would never have the patience to keep at it so long.
Hope to see you and the quilt next week at The Maltings.
Doris
Forum: Main
11-15-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,109
Posted By dorismary2001

The stained glass one was a freebie from Spectrum...

The stained glass one was a freebie from Spectrum Glass. The PDF is here http://www.spectrumglass.com/stained-glass/img/patterns/LetItSnow.pdf
Forum: Main
11-15-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,109
Posted By dorismary2001

Snowmen Quilts

I too am seduced by these little people! The pictures are of one I made last year and the little stained glass one I just finished this week.
Forum: Links and Resources
04-18-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,897
Posted By dorismary2001

Exploding Block

Yes, It's quick and easy and you do lose the points but great for charity quilts. The edges of the squares are also on the bias so need to be handled carefully and you may need to square them up a...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-23-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,181
Posted By dorismary2001

I forgot to say that the edges of the blocks are...

I forgot to say that the edges of the blocks are all on the bias which often happens with the newer 'cut up' blocks. But still fun.

Doris in the South of England
Forum: Links and Resources
03-22-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,181
Posted By dorismary2001

Exploding Block video

Here in the U.K. we've made the block this way for some years. Also known here by the name "Magic Square" Be aware that you lose the points on the squares when you use this method but it's...
Forum: Main
10-08-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,804
Posted By dorismary2001

I cut all my odd shaped leftovers into 2" squares...

I cut all my odd shaped leftovers into 2" squares and love using them. Here are pictures of some of my resulting quilts.
Often all that's needed is just one fabric to blend all the fabrics...
Forum: Links and Resources
06-11-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,290
Posted By dorismary2001

Sew Easy Pineapple

I've used this method several times. It's certainly easy and quick but be aware that all the edges are on the bias. Starch would help. Here's a picture of one of mine. I added sashing to stabilise...
Forum: Pictures
03-03-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,793
Posted By dorismary2001

I love circles on quilts also! Your is fab. I...

I love circles on quilts also! Your is fab. I posted this picture a long time ago. Could it have been mine that inspired you?
Forum: Main
03-01-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,994
Posted By dorismary2001

Scraps -I love them

I've posted pictures before of scrappy qults I've made. I love making something out of an odd assortment of bits that many folk throwaway. Here's a picture of one I've just finished using 2 inch...
Forum: Main
01-14-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,405
Posted By dorismary2001

Block ofthe month forum

Dumb question! But can someone please give me a direct link to the Block of the Month forum. Thanks.
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,668
Posted By dorismary2001

Christmas Table Runners - pattern

Thank you all for your kind comments. How was No.1 done? Several of you asked. Sorry, no commercial pattern. Just a slight variation of one a friend had a picture of. Quite simple if I can...
Forum: Pictures
10-24-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,668
Posted By dorismary2001

Christmas Table Runners

I'm ready 2 months early! Here are pictures of some I've made recently. I'll use a couple and the others will be gifts.
Forum: Links and Resources
10-16-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,202
Posted By dorismary2001

I love your quilts but far too many triangles for...

I love your quilts but far too many triangles for me! I like using my scraps as squares or strips. Easier to cut and sew and quicker too. Possibly not such detailed results but since I give mine...
Forum: Links and Resources
06-24-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,796
Posted By dorismary2001

I've shown so many quilters here in the U.K. how...

I've shown so many quilters here in the U.K. how to it this Sharon Schamber way and they are all converted! Not perhaps ideal for really large quilts but for others it's great. Banishes any...
Forum: Main
06-10-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,183
Posted By dorismary2001

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. A...

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. A friend is sending me a sample of WSS and I've also bought a 1 yard sample from EBay so once these arrive I can have a go and experiment.
Forum: Main
06-06-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,183
Posted By dorismary2001

Water soluble stabiliser as a quilting template?

Has anyone traced, marked or printed a quilting design on to water soluble stabilser? If so how did it work and would a heavier weight stabiliser be better than a lightweight one? I want to machine...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 42,697
Posted By dorismary2001

Here's one of mine.

I was really pleased with this one and the triangles were really easy to line up in columns.
Forum: Main
04-11-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,169
Posted By dorismary2001

Mystery Quilt

Judy Hopkins 'Patchwork Puzzle' see my earlier post. Here's the picture of mine.
Forum: Main
04-11-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,169
Posted By dorismary2001

[QUOTE=jaciqltznok;5129845]http://www.marshamcclos...

[QUOTE=jaciqltznok;5129845]http://www.marshamccloskey.com/mysquilsin.html

I've run the Patchwork Puzzle by Judy Hopkins (at the URL quoted) for a couple of groups of ladies here in the UK BUT I...
Forum: Pictures
03-02-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,897
Posted By dorismary2001

One of the prettiest SnWs I've seen. They...

One of the prettiest SnWs I've seen. They arevery addictive. I've made about 8 and have to stop myself making another when I see suitable fabric.
Doris in the U.k.
Forum: Pictures
02-27-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By dorismary2001

Many thanks for all your replies and the links. ...

Many thanks for all your replies and the links. I didn't paper piece my block or use any pesky Y seams. I did 'sew and flip' corners to add the triangles at the end of each strip. A little...
Forum: Pictures
02-27-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By dorismary2001

Can you help with name of this block?

I found this block somewhe on the WWW and figured out how to make it. I've a quilt in progress ans several friends want to make theblock. Does antone know it's name? Thanks.
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