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    Search: Posts Made By: burnsk
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    Forum: Tutorials
    09-27-2011, 08:56 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    I like your quilt. Your colors touching give it...

    I like your quilt. Your colors touching give it a personality of its own. Sometimes when the colors touch it just gives it an unappealing look but yours doesn't. I like it.
    Forum: Tutorials
    09-06-2011, 09:13 PM
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    Posted By burnsk

    giapet - love your fabrics. That's going to be...

    giapet - love your fabrics. That's going to be beautiful. I love those colors. Be sure to post pics.
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-17-2011, 06:59 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Judy, love your quilt and the soft colors. Very...

    Judy, love your quilt and the soft colors. Very nice.
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-17-2011, 01:49 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Looking forward to your seeing your top.

    Looking forward to your seeing your top.
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-15-2011, 09:22 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    I wish I could have figured out how to articulate...

    I wish I could have figured out how to articulate the solution as well as you! Good show! :thumbup: <wave> Full disclosure - - the challenge of my life has been to try to say something in ten words...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-14-2011, 09:20 AM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    After sewing the strip together I lay the fold...

    After sewing the strip together I lay the fold end on my cutting board. With rotary cutter and ruler I cut just barely a 1/16" off the folded end so I'm not wasting fabric. I found that easier than...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-07-2011, 06:45 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    This sounds like a great idea....or to put narrow...

    This sounds like a great idea....or to put narrow strips of a high contrast between each section....[/quote]
    Oops - sorry, double post. System hiccupped and I got an error message that it couldn't...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-07-2011, 06:35 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    This sounds like a great idea....or to put narrow...

    This sounds like a great idea....or to put narrow strips of a high contrast between each section....[/quote]
    That works. I did it and it came out cute. Nice variation on a rail fence.
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-05-2011, 08:01 AM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Seriously? You must have done the math! 5...

    Seriously? You must have done the math!
    5 strips, averaging 40" = 200 inches long x 1" finished
    second step = 100" x 2" finished
    third step = 50 x 4" finished
    fourth step = 25" x 8" finished...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-04-2011, 07:10 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Omak, I want to make a 12.5" square block using...

    Omak, I want to make a 12.5" square block using this method (for an exchange). Do you think if I used 1.5" wide strips it would look OK? I thought I would cut them into 2.5" lengths and be a little...
    Forum: Tutorials
    02-21-2011, 08:10 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Sorry - didn't have time to look for pattern...

    Sorry - didn't have time to look for pattern today. BIL in hospital, ICU, end is close, and got a call for family to come. He is stable now but spent day at hosp. and got home late. Whether you...
    Forum: Tutorials
    02-20-2011, 08:33 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    AngieS - Have you seen the "Keep it simple" quilt...

    AngieS - Have you seen the "Keep it simple" quilt pattern? I think it might solve your problem with your color arrangement. I will look for my instructions tomorrow and hopefully can find my quilt...
    Forum: Tutorials
    02-10-2011, 02:14 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Spacers - what a great idea. Going to do that on...

    Spacers - what a great idea. Going to do that on my next one. Thanks for the idea.
    Forum: Tutorials
    11-01-2010, 04:18 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Someone also suggested to sew all "like" colors...

    Someone also suggested to sew all "like" colors together in that first strip and that helped to stop colors from touching. Haven't tried so don't know if it works but will soon. I found a jellyroll...
    Forum: Tutorials
    10-27-2010, 05:57 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Yes, good advice. Check to see how many strips...

    Yes, good advice. Check to see how many strips are in each jellyroll because they do differ by collection.
    Forum: Tutorials
    08-26-2010, 05:59 PM
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    Posted By burnsk

    Thanks for the link.

    Thanks for the link.
    Forum: Tutorials
    07-04-2010, 09:47 AM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Thank you. :) I think that's wonderful that you...

    Thank you. :) I think that's wonderful that you have some designated for charity. I'm thinking about making one for the wounded veterans project. My hope is that I can find enough patriotic or...
    Forum: Tutorials
    07-02-2010, 08:12 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Judy, Your quilt looks great. Aren't these fun...

    Judy, Your quilt looks great. Aren't these fun and fast? I really like the colors and those kitties are so cute peeking out.

    I have one in batiks I just did from a JR that WalMart had marked...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-28-2010, 08:59 PM
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    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Yes and yes, to both your ideas. Just remember...

    Yes and yes, to both your ideas. Just remember the width of your row determines the length of your cut. Mine were 8 1/2 inch squares. But you can cut smaller squares from fewer rows. Did that...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-19-2010, 05:13 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    Thank you. One more quick ironing and then it's...

    Thank you. One more quick ironing and then it's off to the quilters on Monday. They are fun and quick.
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-18-2010, 07:46 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    OK - it's done - front and back, ready to go to...

    OK - it's done - front and back, ready to go to long-arm. I will post pics tomorrow, hopefully the sun will be out. I was hoping to find sashing and backing in my stash but, darn, had to make a...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-30-2010, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    OK - it's done - front and back, ready to go to...

    OK - it's done - front and back, ready to go to long-arm. I will post pics tomorrow, hopefully the sun will be out. I was hoping to find sashing and backing in my stash but, darn, had to make a...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-25-2010, 07:27 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    WOW - I like this idea. I'm going to try it...

    WOW - I like this idea. I'm going to try it either tonight or tomorrow. After I get the top done I'll try to post a picture. Thanks for a great idea.

    OMAK - as usual you're the best. ...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-21-2010, 10:16 AM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    A honey bun is 1.5" strips, 40 to a roll.[/quote]...

    A honey bun is 1.5" strips, 40 to a roll.[/quote]

    I think I figured that up a bit ago, but it is pretty quick to do - - 1.5" x 40 x 40" = a strip at 1600 x 1.5"
    step 2 - - 800" x 2.5"
    step 3 - -...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-20-2010, 08:36 PM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 350,551
    Posted By burnsk

    A honey bun is 1.5" strips, 40 to a roll.

    A honey bun is 1.5" strips, 40 to a roll.
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