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Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 09:45 AM
Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,759
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Think about what yo might want to do with it when...

Think about what yo might want to do with it when it's finished:
table centerpiece
wallhanging
tablecover
lap size
small bed size

When you "feel" how you want to use/display it, you'll get a...
Forum: Pictures
05-24-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 25,956
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Either from "50 yards away on a galloping horse"...

Either from "50 yards away on a galloping horse" or up reeeal close: This quilt is Gorgeous!!
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Forum: Pictures
05-24-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 20,104
Posted By tooMuchFabric

OOOOH LAAAAAA LAAAAAAA!!!

OOOOH LAAAAAA LAAAAAAA!!!
05-24-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,415
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I am so thrilled to see this site. .

I am so thrilled to see this site.
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Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I have made several larger size quilts, in fact I...

I have made several larger size quilts, in fact I used to turn my (uneducated!) nose up at "small quilts, why would anyone do that??"
Now I LOVE minis and table sized pieces and lap quilts as well...
Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 983
Posted By tooMuchFabric

My only thought on this is, if there is any...

My only thought on this is, if there is any polyester content to your batting, be careful not to squash or melt the batting with high heat.
Personally, I press my top before sandwiching, and then...
Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I seriously advise that, since you will be...

I seriously advise that, since you will be cutting triangles which = oodles of off-grain edges, STARCH STARCH STARCH before you cut, and handle carefully. Other than that, Go For It! And post...
Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 14,452
Posted By tooMuchFabric

This is gorgeous. Have you happend to look at...

This is gorgeous. Have you happend to look at any Kaffe Fasset quilts?? There is no such thing as too busy! It's a trend right now.

But I love this little block. Waiting to see the finished...
Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,751
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Just think of it as a new design trend, and...

Just think of it as a new design trend, and Enjoy!!
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Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,979
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I love the HF blades I bought. .

I love the HF blades I bought.
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Forum: Pictures
05-24-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,536
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I really, really like this little quilt. It's...

I really, really like this little quilt. It's the kind of thing I like to make, too.
Go girl!
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Forum: Main
05-24-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,704
Posted By tooMuchFabric

I don't like tearing. It warps the fabric. And...

I don't like tearing. It warps the fabric. And when the pieces are cut, sewn, and then quilted into place throuch the batting, I find that it all stays in place and squared anyway. So I like the...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,199
Posted By tooMuchFabric

When I wanted to make a special order from...

When I wanted to make a special order from JoAnn's here, they said I would pay the shipping. If I wanted to wait until they got the item in on regular merchandising days (if they got it in), then I...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,547
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Yeah. On one of our moves, the inebriated woman...

Yeah. On one of our moves, the inebriated woman broke my pedestal dining table trying to take it apart even after I told her repeatedly that it had been wood-glued when assembled.
Supervisor came...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 19,714
Posted By tooMuchFabric

What's not to like!!?? I love it. But I can...

What's not to like!!??

I love it. But I can see that if you do not feel the happiest about the result, you might try less contrast between the "value" of the fabrics. For instance, in the photo,...
Forum: Pictures
05-23-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,940
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Just precious. Nice job indeed! .

Just precious. Nice job indeed!
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Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,210
Posted By tooMuchFabric

It's probably the second type of thread. If you...

It's probably the second type of thread. If you step down to a lesser quality thread,
put in a needle with a larger eye, and preferably one meant for metallics - these are designed to put the least...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,244
Posted By tooMuchFabric

-You know what happens when your kids grow up and...

-You know what happens when your kids grow up and move out and you take a whole room for your sewing and are all happily settled in? The stinkers move back in!

They never leave.
Forum: Pictures
05-23-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,458
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Annnd, She's off and running!!!!

Annnd, She's off and running!!!!
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,292
Posted By tooMuchFabric

Your MAY quilts!!?? Lordy, Hobo, I'd be proud to...

Your MAY quilts!!?? Lordy, Hobo, I'd be proud to be able to just post my 2011 quilts in half that space!
You inspire me.
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Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,831
Posted By tooMuchFabric

You are right. It's cyclic. And the cycles are...

You are right. It's cyclic. And the cycles are determined by the manufacturer. As with clothing, you cannot just go into a shop and know that you will find any given thing you might wish to...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,271
Posted By tooMuchFabric

My question would be, Are you using a 'topping'...

My question would be, Are you using a 'topping' over your stitch area, as well as the stabilizer under the fabric?
Using a topping layer can cut down on all sorts of problems, with the stitchout and...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,133
Posted By tooMuchFabric

--This is a gal I have known since High School...

--This is a gal I have known since High School (35 years), I would be doing this more for the experience than money. I have told her in the past when she asked about fabric and how much it takes that...
Forum: Main
05-23-2011, 04:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,133
Posted By tooMuchFabric

--I use an electric clock attached to a power...

--I use an electric clock attached to a power strip with rocker switch and I keep track.

Now this is just plain old INGENIOUS!!! I love it, and will definitely start doing this TODAY!!!
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