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Forum: Main
04-27-2021, 08:22 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

SuzSLO - I've used the powdered starch, too, but...

SuzSLO - I've used the powdered starch, too, but it sticks to my stainless steel iron. I used to cook the starch, saturate fabric with it and let it dry - then, when it's time to press under the...
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04-27-2021, 12:44 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I use the starch method over templates made from...

I use the starch method over templates made from layers of freezer paper or from Templar heat-resistant plastic. (freezer paper if I only need a few pieces, Templar if I'm going to need a lot of the...
Forum: Main
01-05-2012, 06:24 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

Absolutely incredible work on that grapevine!...

Absolutely incredible work on that grapevine! Love, love, LOVE it!
Forum: Main
12-28-2011, 03:54 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I might try that! Do you take the card stock...

I might try that! Do you take the card stock circles out and then pull the stitches tight again? Or do you leave the card stock in until you're ready to sew the circles onto the quilt?
Forum: Main
12-28-2011, 08:46 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I have only done the back basting on one project,...

I have only done the back basting on one project, so I'm no expert.

But I would guess that you'd get smoother circles if you use the "yo-yo" sewing and starch method to prepare the circles. Those...
Forum: Main
12-26-2011, 12:13 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

If you press into a terry-cloth towel with the...

If you press into a terry-cloth towel with the applique face down, you won't be crushing the applique and you can get the background fabric smoother. :)
Forum: Main
12-26-2011, 12:12 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I just uploaded pictures of the blocks I finished...

I just uploaded pictures of the blocks I finished most recently, along with a possible layout for the blocks.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members/thepolyparrot-u25301-albums12604.html

The...
Forum: Main
12-13-2011, 04:01 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

The paintings, I'd like to make into big wall...

The paintings, I'd like to make into big wall quilts.

But, I'd like to do some designs like Sindy Rodenmayer's Fiesta, too.

And wouldn't it be cool to make a "my life" Baltimore Album style...
Forum: Main
12-13-2011, 02:14 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I would much rather design my own - but I just...

I would much rather design my own - but I just learned how to do applique, so I've pretty much stuck with more experienced quilter's/designer's patterns.

I'm also just learning how to use the...
Forum: Main
12-07-2011, 01:48 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

If you click on "Quick Links" on the bar...

If you click on "Quick Links" on the bar underneath the "Quilting Board" logo, one of the links is "Subscribed Threads" - click on that and this discussion will show up until you unsubscribe from it....
Forum: Main
12-05-2011, 11:20 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

Had to look it up :) One Piece at a Time is Erin...

Had to look it up :) One Piece at a Time is Erin Russek: http://www.erinrussek.typepad.com/

She's got a very good tutorial for the starch method of preparing applique pieces that I always send...
Forum: Main
12-04-2011, 08:31 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

Heheeeeee!!! Well, I tried taking my applique...

Heheeeeee!!! Well, I tried taking my applique with me to water aerobics, but it didn't work out as well. :D




I'm starting to think that everything is on YouTube, these days. ;) Here's your...
Forum: Main
12-04-2011, 09:42 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I do, too. Stuff to do while "watching" tv or...

I do, too. Stuff to do while "watching" tv or waiting in the doctor's office. I just finished the last block in my second applique top and until I get the right fabrics for the next one, I'm somewhat...
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12-04-2011, 09:11 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

Oh, how wonderful! I love the birds and those...

Oh, how wonderful! I love the birds and those bright fabrics on black will get me every time. :)

The one I'm working on is all solids, but it would be pretty in the prints that you have in yours,...
Forum: Main
12-02-2011, 09:25 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

Shirls, I think points are troublesome for almost...

Shirls, I think points are troublesome for almost everyone. The insanely acute points on some pieces just give me the hives.

I like the starch method of preparing the fabric and that helps get...
Forum: Main
11-28-2011, 12:29 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

You can also create your own photo albums in your...

You can also create your own photo albums in your profile. If you click on my member name, for instance, you can see the album I made.

If you want to create your own, click on "My Profile" up in...
Forum: Main
11-26-2011, 04:47 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

That's lovely! I especially like the irises - so...

That's lovely! I especially like the irises - so pretty! :thumbup:


I've never done any machine applique.

I won't rule it out, because it wasn't that long ago that I swore I'd never do...
Forum: Main
11-23-2011, 07:21 PM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I just finished the last wreath block for this...

I just finished the last wreath block for this design - only one X block left - but after all those wreaths, the X will feel like a breeze!

Nuttin' but cookin' for the next 12 hours, though. ;)
...
Forum: Main
11-20-2011, 08:58 AM
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Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

I don't know how I'd manage needleturn without...

I don't know how I'd manage needleturn without the toothpick stuck in my mouth. The needle simply does NOT sweep those edges cleanly underneath like the toothpick does.

I think I prefer preparing...
Forum: Main
11-17-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

There is one video tutorial and there are three...

There is one video tutorial and there are three books on the Connecting Threads site:
http://www.connectingthreads.com/cfSearch/Search.cfm?q=machine+applique
Forum: Main
11-17-2011, 09:03 AM
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Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

I only have two of her books and as I recall,...

I only have two of her books and as I recall, they only teach hand applique. There are a lot of books on machine applique, though. You won't have any trouble taking the directions for one type and...
Forum: Main
11-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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Posted By thepolyparrot

I got the 16" size and it's beautifully made. :) ...

I got the 16" size and it's beautifully made. :)

But, even though I'm a tall woman, the 16" size is a little too big for me. I am going to get the 14" hoop that turns, next time. Probably the...
Forum: Main
11-14-2011, 08:18 AM
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Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

Well, isn't that wonderful!? You inspired someone...

Well, isn't that wonderful!? You inspired someone into a whole new world. :) And how nice that you have a longarmer in the family! :)

I keep a little project bag ready to go all the time, too - I...
Forum: Main
11-12-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

How wonderful! I'd love to see how you're doing...

How wonderful! I'd love to see how you're doing with this one! :)

I'm receiving the Baltimore Christmas kits of the month by the same designer, Pearl Pereira - I was completely intimidated just...
Forum: Main
11-11-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,288
Posted By thepolyparrot

Oh my! All of these are so nice, but that dress...

Oh my! All of these are so nice, but that dress with the nasturtiums is just GORGEOUS! I love cut-work and how you have combined applique with cutwork is LOVELY!
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