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Forum: Main
01-13-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,478
Posted By Butterfli19

I SO AGREE with this! I used to tell myself I was...

I SO AGREE with this! I used to tell myself I was a fabric collector, and can't tell you how many yards of fabric I've donated to Goodwill, only to look for it later because it would have been...
Forum: Main
01-13-2024, 04:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,414
Posted By Butterfli19

Things that annoy me about sewing

I'm sure for some of you sewing isn't always a skip down the yellow brick road, so I thought I'd share some things that annoy me and hopefully you would share back so I wouldn't feel like I was...
Forum: Pictures
12-27-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,727
Posted By Butterfli19

I can't even figure out how you did this but it...

I can't even figure out how you did this but it came out amazing! I love the color segregation and extending it to the border. Great work!
Forum: Pictures
12-04-2023, 03:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,646
Posted By Butterfli19

I think it's cute! I would go with the tote, that...

I think it's cute! I would go with the tote, that way she can use it immediately.
Forum: Main
12-04-2023, 03:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,298
Posted By Butterfli19

I'm very good at being organized and wanting...

I'm very good at being organized and wanting everything to line up and be neat and matchy-matchy. I'm also good at not collecting any more fabric than can fit into one large bin, as being around too...
Forum: Main
10-07-2023, 05:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,763
Posted By Butterfli19

Maybe it's just this age we live in. I learned to...

Maybe it's just this age we live in. I learned to sew in 8th grade in the '70s, sewing was huge then and everyone was doing it. Giving or receiving a gift, making your own wedding gown, prom dress,...
Forum: Pictures
06-16-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,022
Posted By Butterfli19

I love this! I just turned my laptop 1/4 turns...

I love this! I just turned my laptop 1/4 turns and you could actually hang it each way, lol.
Forum: Main
06-12-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By Butterfli19

Thanks Everyone! I will definitely check out...

Thanks Everyone! I will definitely check out these sites.
Forum: Main
06-12-2023, 03:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By Butterfli19

Online fabric stores - kids fabrics recommendations

I was just browsing "Annie's" and looking at the so adorable patterns for kids / babies quilts, and was wondering where can you buy those fabrics? They are so bright and cheery and look like they may...
Forum: Pictures
06-11-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,853
Posted By Butterfli19

I love these, so sweet and gentle. Did you also...

I love these, so sweet and gentle. Did you also quilt them yourself?
Forum: Pictures
04-15-2023, 05:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,625
Posted By Butterfli19

Everything about this little space is wonderful!...

Everything about this little space is wonderful! You definitely have a vision for 'extras' in quilts!
Forum: Pictures
04-15-2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,423
Posted By Butterfli19

I absolutely LOVE THIS! These types of quilts...

I absolutely LOVE THIS! These types of quilts make me want to try quilting again - they are small and so cheery!
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,512
Posted By Butterfli19

Do you quilt other things besides quilts?

Like tote bags or jackets or hats? Just curious.

I have pretty much sewn only a few tote bags (how many does one need?) and a couple small quilts. I'm learning I'm a smaller projects person. This...
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By Butterfli19

The possibilities are endless! I could also use a...

The possibilities are endless! I could also use a small wooden spoon wrapped in a pot holder with a recipe, a small canning jar filled with teas for the tea drinkers...
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By Butterfli19

That's a fabulous idea! And much less stressful....

That's a fabulous idea! And much less stressful. Thank you!
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By Butterfli19

Ideas for quick sew gift for 12 people?

Why do I think of these things at the last minute? lol Christmas Cheer, I guess!

For extended family members, something useful but fun. I was thinking along the lines of the same thing for each...
12-10-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By Butterfli19

Details! Projects to sew and some free

I've been following her for quite a few years now and just checked, and she has some well-made, detailed projects to sew as well as the same in free projects.

I hope you find something you like!
...
Forum: Main
08-10-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,379
Posted By Butterfli19

I remember reading that 'back in the day' they...

I remember reading that 'back in the day' they used to make quilts out of worn clothing and anything cloth, and when that was too worn to use for the quilt top pieces were sewn together, or older...
Forum: Main
08-10-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 680
Posted By Butterfli19

Quilting with cross stitch, vintage style - yes? no?

So I'm trying to get back into sewing and it's going s l o w , but I did finish a little cross stitch yesterday and remembered how I used to combine cross stitch into wall hangings and small quilts,...
Forum: Main
06-08-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By Butterfli19

@thimblebug6000, yes, that is one of the quilts!...

@thimblebug6000, yes, that is one of the quilts! I love how you chose the light yellow to make the rest stand out.

I realize there is some applique which I haven't done before, but I love the...
Forum: Main
06-07-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By Butterfli19

Have you sewn a quilt from "Animal Parade 2"?

by Cheri Leffler?

I'm trying to get back in the quilting groove and I came across this book which for some reason, I seem to be falling in love with. The bird quilt on the cover, the pachyderms, I...
Forum: Main
06-05-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Butterfli19

Reducing the size of a quilt pattern - complicated?

I haven't made a large quilt (60x70) and I'm a bit afraid to at this time. I see so many I'd like to make but I think I would prefer to start with a smaller version, but at the same time, I don't...
Forum: Main
06-04-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,431
Posted By Butterfli19

I would respond with a smile and a price of...

I would respond with a smile and a price of $1,000,000. Then when that person stops laughing, I would ask what they would pay for a handmade quilt of that size, and when they tell me that price, I...
Forum: Main
06-04-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,630
Posted By Butterfli19

Well, you got me on the term "worthy". I don't...

Well, you got me on the term "worthy". I don't think I'm 'great' enough to determine worthiness, but when I give anything to someone, it's more about how I feel about them and what they mean to me,...
Forum: Main
05-11-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,668
Posted By Butterfli19

It sounds to me that even with your reasons for...

It sounds to me that even with your reasons for quilting, the root is that you love how the process of quilting makes you feel. And how wonderful it is to create something and feel so accomplished...
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