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Forum: Main
03-05-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,597
Posted By SeamRipper

To rip or to not rip

I'm sure I'm not the only one with a stack of quilting magazines hiding in the corner, right? Currently I am sitting on the floor under my drafting/cutting table looking through the mags searching...
Forum: Main
03-04-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

Thanks! It's "Dad's Plaids" from McCall's...

Thanks! It's "Dad's Plaids" from McCall's Quilting mag; may/June 2010. Yup. Finally got it almost done! And of course I added the 2nd border to make it bigger. I also used only homespun...
Forum: Main
03-03-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,525
Posted By SeamRipper

Why not an Attic Window for one of the prints and...

Why not an Attic Window for one of the prints and then use the other as a backing? Or could use both (alternating) in the Windows, maybe?
Forum: Main
03-03-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

Got it!! I did the 1.25" border. Oddly enough I...

Got it!! I did the 1.25" border. Oddly enough I had to add 2 squares on each short side. Math is weird. Now I just need to track down a good homespun plaid for the final border and then this puppy is...
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

Thank you PaperPrincess! HA! No! (My mom is a...

Thank you PaperPrincess!
HA! No! (My mom is a teacher, too) My brain goes into freak out mode and starts telling me lies when math is involved sometimes! There's a reason I married an accountant. I...
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

Wait! Yes, 2.5" is the finished size so...

Wait!
Yes, 2.5" is the finished size so shouldn't border 1 be 1.25" not 1.5"?
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

THANK YOU!! That's what I thought but my brain...

THANK YOU!! That's what I thought but my brain kept lying to me that it wouldn't work. Argh!

I have no idea why my brain kept putting up blocks (no pun intended!). I don't like huge outer borders...
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,212
Posted By SeamRipper

There's a big one in Sisters, OR. I thought it...

There's a big one in Sisters, OR. I thought it was a bit overpriced though. In Eugene there is http://www.piecebypiecefabrics.com/ and in nearby Springfield there is...
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By SeamRipper

Math will be the death of me...

Help!!!
I'm working on a quilt for my dad but I need to make it a bit bigger since he is tall. I've decided to add a scrappy border of 2.5" squares (same size as what's in the quilt) in between the...
Forum: Main
03-02-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By SeamRipper

Thanks, everyone for your ideas! I don't think...

Thanks, everyone for your ideas! I don't think I'm going the rag quilt idea, I don't want to lose an inch of the corduroy by testing it. I agree that the flannel plaid needs to shine. And I like the...
Forum: Main
02-14-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By SeamRipper

What to do, what to do???

I need help!

I have two fabrics that I've been sitting on for years, the plaid is flannel (3.5 yds), the teal blue is a very fine wale, lightweight corduroy (2.5 yds). It wouldn't let me post a...
Forum: Main
03-14-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,144
Posted By SeamRipper

I completely and utterly agree!

I completely and utterly agree!
Forum: Main
03-14-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,144
Posted By SeamRipper

I always sort my fabrics by project as soon as I...

I always sort my fabrics by project as soon as I get home. But the border fabrics for two of the three tops (all scrappy as all get out) is yellow, hence my mixup. The whole time I was sewing it in I...
Forum: Main
03-14-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,144
Posted By SeamRipper

That sound you hear...

...is me screaming.

You know, today perfectly illustrates why my name is "SeamRipper". I'm working on 3 twin quilt tops. Yes, at the same time. Yes, not real smart, but I have my reasons. Of...
Forum: Main
03-01-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,248
Posted By SeamRipper

...referring to the Whirlygig. Thank you...

...referring to the Whirlygig. Thank you FrusteratedQuilter40!
Forum: Main
03-01-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,248
Posted By SeamRipper

Yes!! That is it! It does create a second whirly...

Yes!! That is it! It does create a second whirly once pieces together. Mine won't though because it is so insanely scrappy. Thank you!
Forum: Main
03-01-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,248
Posted By SeamRipper

I was thinking some type of windmill or pinwheel...

I was thinking some type of windmill or pinwheel but couldn't find a match.
Forum: Main
03-01-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,248
Posted By SeamRipper

What is this block? Makin' me crazy...

I inherited 220 of these blocks in various 1970-90's fabrics. I'm going to make them into comforters for a local women's shelter and the neighborhood teens are going to help knot them. WHAT on earth...
Forum: Main
01-14-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By SeamRipper

Smelly Fabric...help!

I purchased some flannel to make baby blankets from a newer shop when I was visiting in PA. The store used to be a pool/spa store complete with an indoor pool (now empty). As a result the fabric...
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Posted By SeamRipper

I am trying to remain incognito until Nov 5. It...

I am trying to remain incognito until Nov 5.
It really stinks about the store closing. We need someone to buy us, but that seems very unlikely at this point. I have read a lot of wrong info on the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-16-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,555
Posted By SeamRipper

Welcome from PA!

Welcome from PA!
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Posted By SeamRipper

I bought Hayloft's. I think that one was the most...

I bought Hayloft's. I think that one was the most eye-catching if I say so myself! :)


Which store's top did you get? I got the finishing kit from Hayloft. I really liked the one at Weaver's...
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,117
Posted By SeamRipper

My two cents? I think if you quilt complete...

My two cents? I think if you quilt complete circles (following each one that is there) that would look cool. They would overlap/intersect. Skip the squares since the circles is where the movement and...
Forum: Main
10-16-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Posted By SeamRipper

Great gadget! When I bought my Bernina a...

Great gadget!
When I bought my Bernina a couple of months ago it was one of the questions I had written down to ask them at the shop. I was so happy to hear that it wouldn't mess with my new...
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Posted By SeamRipper

Good job! I cheated and just bought the store's...

Good job! I cheated and just bought the store's shop hop sample quilt top. :) But I did a lot of the sewing to make it so maybe that is ok? Did you get one of the finishing kits?
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