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    Forum: Main
    04-13-2023, 10:39 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 809
    Posted By nanac

    Question for Long Armers about Batting/Backing

    I have a request for a quilt (top is no problem) but the person wants to have 2 layers of flannel and 1 thin layer of batting, because he wants it to be "really heavy". I have never been asked...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2023, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,556
    Posted By nanac

    Thank you for your replies. I had not heard of...

    Thank you for your replies. I had not heard of Shape Flex, or the French Fuse, so at least now I have an idea of what to look for.
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2023, 07:59 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,934
    Posted By nanac

    I bought that pattern a few years ago, and made...

    I bought that pattern a few years ago, and made several of them in the last few months. I did alter the size a little bit and made them smaller, about 30x36. They will be donated to a local nursing...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2023, 10:18 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,556
    Posted By nanac

    Thank you for your replies. Sometimes, I think...

    Thank you for your replies. Sometimes, I think something would work, but doesn't turn out like I thought it would. Good to know that my thinking on this are actually workable
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2023, 08:49 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,556
    Posted By nanac

    Fusible on back of blocks

    I saw a video by Jenny Doan about a crumb quilt, so I set about making one to diminish my scrap bin. I have almost enough blocks done to make a quilt, so before I put it together, I have a question...
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2022, 08:36 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,502
    Posted By nanac

    Goldenleaf, thank you for posting your pictures....

    Goldenleaf, thank you for posting your pictures. This is exactly what I had in mind, and your quilt is just gorgeous. I was pleased to see that it is hand-pieced. I do mostly hand piecing as well,...
    Forum: Main
    08-20-2022, 11:27 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,502
    Posted By nanac

    Long lost pictures

    Thank you all for your input. Block base has the dahlia (Missouri Daisy) block, so just need dimensions for the chain. I went to the Amish Loft site, and saw the exact picture. As beautiful as it is,...
    Forum: Main
    08-19-2022, 07:23 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,502
    Posted By nanac

    long lost picture

    Browsing on Pinterest again, saw another quilt I want to do. It redirected to the Board, here, but only showed the same picture as on Pinterest; did not show up with the original posting. This one is...
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2022, 09:17 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,444
    Posted By nanac

    I want to say THANK YOU to all the quilters who...

    I want to say THANK YOU to all the quilters who helped me with this question. I had already drafted out on graph paper how to make the block, so I didn't really need the pattern, just the name, but...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2022, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,444
    Posted By nanac

    I did go back and enlarge the picture, but it is...

    I did go back and enlarge the picture, but it is for the Texas Star pattern, not this one. But thank you for looking. I did not even know that enlarging the picture could be done. I will just do as...
    Forum: Main
    08-09-2022, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,444
    Posted By nanac

    Yes, I was able to figure out the pattern by...

    Yes, I was able to figure out the pattern by drawing it out on graph paper. I contacted Laundry Basket Quilts when I first saw it (before I realized that it was first posted in 2014, lol); they have...
    Forum: Main
    08-09-2022, 11:24 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,444
    Posted By nanac

    looking for pattern name

    A few weeks ago, I was browsing on Pinterest, and saw a quilt I really liked, but it did not indicate a pattern name. I clicked on the picture, and it re-directed me to Laundry Basket Quilts. I...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2022, 10:52 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,494
    Posted By nanac

    For me, just one. When I see a pattern that I...

    For me, just one. When I see a pattern that I like, I spend as much time (and money) as it takes to obtain that one pattern. Even if I never get around to actually doing it, I will have the pattern,...
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2022, 09:52 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,390
    Posted By nanac

    Feel your pain. I have not actually done any...

    Feel your pain. I have not actually done any partial seams, but I have 2 patterns on my to-do list that both require the partial seams, but every time I pull it out, I get intimidated, and put it...
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2022, 06:31 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,396
    Posted By nanac

    Machine embroidery

    I thank all of you for your excellent advice, and I think I may have it conquered. I tried the top-stitch needle, but it didn't work for me. What I need up doing was to buy a leather needle. It was...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2022, 12:09 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,396
    Posted By nanac

    Thank you for your responses. I have tried most...

    Thank you for your responses. I have tried most of your suggestions, but haven't managed the results I'd hoped for. I will check out the machine embroidery sub-thread. The pattern picture shows the...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2022, 02:01 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,396
    Posted By nanac

    Machine embroidery

    Thank you for your suggestion. I will try that and practice before I work on the quilt. (that's how I found out what issues I was having). I am ready to take it to the quilter, but just wanted to add...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2022, 12:21 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,396
    Posted By nanac

    Need some help with machine embroidery

    I have been quilting for quite a few years now, do most of my piecing by hand. I have made a Unicorn quilt (appliqued) for my GGD. I want to add a little bit of pizzazz and embellish the outline with...
    Forum: Main
    04-15-2022, 08:56 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 8,710
    Posted By nanac

    Scrappy

    I have a LOT of scraps in different sizes. My only rule is to try not to have the exact same piece right next to each other, but it has happened before. If that does happen, I try not to get bent out...
    Forum: Main
    03-20-2022, 07:48 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,772
    Posted By nanac

    shipping

    I order fabric/supplies online fairly often as the nearest town of any size is 45 min away. I moved to TX 4 years ago, and have received several packages to my current address from a major retailer....
    Forum: Main
    03-20-2022, 07:46 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,772
    Posted By nanac

    shipping

    I order fabric/supplies online fairly often as the nearest town of any size is 45 min away. I moved to TX 4 years ago, and have received several packages to my current address from a major retailer....
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2022, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,530
    Posted By nanac

    Jenny Doan has a tutorial on YouTube called...

    Jenny Doan has a tutorial on YouTube called "Irish Change" which specifically uses 10 in squares alternating with the "chains". it's on my bucket list
    Forum: Main
    01-30-2022, 10:28 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,821
    Posted By nanac

    LOL! You would not believe the number of...

    LOL! You would not believe the number of duplicates I have in my sewing room (scissors, templates, patterns, fabric, etc) because I misplaced something, and bought a new one, then would find the...
    Forum: Main
    10-23-2021, 04:55 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,576
    Posted By nanac

    I would love to have a quilt given to me

    Years ago, before my grandmother passed, she made quilt tops for all of her grandkids. I was young and stupid and not into quilting myself, yet. I looked at all of those loose, uneven stitches, and...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-26-2021, 07:31 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,824
    Posted By nanac

    Log cabin cross

    You did yourself proud. It's beautiful.
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