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    Forum: Main
    03-21-2013, 06:22 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 6,670
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Just take a proverbial plunge and try it, you...

    Just take a proverbial plunge and try it, you will love it.
    If you do not have manual try youtube, there are some great videos that can be of real help.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    03-21-2013, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,327
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Love it :), this proves that we can't go digital...

    Love it :), this proves that we can't go digital all the way.
    Forum: Main
    03-21-2013, 05:46 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 13,112
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I only back stich my rag quilts at the beginning...

    I only back stich my rag quilts at the beginning and end of joining blocks, at beginning and end when joining rows, and all the intersections - there is lot of layers and this helps stabilize them...
    Forum: Main
    03-21-2013, 05:36 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 6,670
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I use my serger all the time. I made some nice...

    I use my serger all the time. I made some nice baby quilts using Kaye Wood's video from Youtube. When making nicer top I piece it using my machine, quilt it with flannel or backing and construct the...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-18-2013, 05:15 AM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 7,402
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Absolutly LOVE IT:)

    Absolutly LOVE IT:)
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2013, 05:10 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 6,317
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I like it but instead blue border I would put...

    I like it but instead blue border I would put background/off white and bind it with blue, but this is just a suggestion. Nice quilt:)
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2013, 05:15 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,267
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    To avoid problems I never mix flannel and woven...

    To avoid problems I never mix flannel and woven cotton fabric since they shrink at different rates. With washing flannel looses its crispness and develops fuzz, the only plus is that it becomes very...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-14-2013, 06:45 AM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 6,868
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Lovely quilt. I am with you, as I do not like...

    Lovely quilt.
    I am with you, as I do not like purple either but accepted a request to make purple quilt for a wedding gift. If I knew that bride loves purple I would have never agreed to it :)
    Forum: Pictures
    03-14-2013, 06:42 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 10,635
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Awsome quilt, made my head spin though as I was...

    Awsome quilt, made my head spin though as I was trying to find the offender (fifth row, green all the way to right). If it was up to me I would fix it, good that you did not quilt it yet :)
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2013, 06:35 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 6,219
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    These are not thumbling blocks but sure close -...

    These are not thumbling blocks but sure close - the best part is that they use only half square triangles and squares. I found these pictures on e-bay. I will be making one as soon as I decide on...
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2013, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 4,882
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I use flannel only as a batting and it works...

    I use flannel only as a batting and it works great since I only do serger and rag quilts - not to hard on either of my machines.
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2013, 06:17 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 7,036
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Krystyna, I also have this serger and love it....

    Krystyna,
    I also have this serger and love it. I found preaty good video on how to thread it on youtube - filmed by young woman, and threading is a snap now, there is also another video on how to...
    Forum: Main
    03-08-2013, 07:07 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 8,103
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Have to agree with you, it might look and feel...

    Have to agree with you, it might look and feel great in the store, but resoults can be unpredictable.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-22-2013, 08:28 AM
    Replies: 74
    Views: 6,513
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    There is always an option to make an ugly fabric...

    There is always an option to make an ugly fabric quilt and donate it for charity, or use it in backing
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-22-2013, 08:23 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,947
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I had a white cat and when he was done roaming...

    I had a white cat and when he was done roaming outside would return gray - bath was the only option for him :)
    Forum: Pictures
    02-22-2013, 08:15 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,097
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Love it :). So classy in black and red.

    Love it :). So classy in black and red.
    Forum: Pictures
    02-22-2013, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 82
    Views: 10,557
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Beautiful quilt and as you said easy. I made this...

    Beautiful quilt and as you said easy. I made this pattern using floral fabrics and assembled as rag quilt with homespoon backing. 397048
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2013, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 6,155
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I like the nine patch the best. You can also if...

    I like the nine patch the best. You can also if you have enogh of the gold fabric do 10 min block with golden diamond in the middle on point. This way you might get scrappy effect but classy looking...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2013, 07:49 AM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 7,594
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I also have this table bought it about 3 years...

    I also have this table bought it about 3 years ago and love it, just the right hight for cutting. It slides a bit on hardwood floor but on carpet is steady.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-21-2013, 10:06 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 4,451
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Even though I am fairly new to quilting, such...

    Even though I am fairly new to quilting, such announcement would also give me a pause:D
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2013, 07:15 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 7,073
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    :D Done that plenty of times. You also...

    :D
    Done that plenty of times.

    You also have an option to hand emboroider or hand aplique boy's name on one of those blocks - this would make it super special.
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2013, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 7,190
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    Well, I am a Brother Girl so Dream Weaver with...

    Well, I am a Brother Girl so Dream Weaver with all the options, and PQ1500s to put on that frame that is awaiting for me in my sister's garage. :)
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2013, 06:41 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 14,415
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I love them too. Supper easy and fast to make.

    I love them too. Supper easy and fast to make.
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2013, 06:31 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 13,530
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    String quilt

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    I make mine by sewing strips onto flannel squares - quilt as you go method, than when I have enough blocks I back it with whatever fabric I have in stash and make a rag quilt. I...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2012, 07:48 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 9,568
    Posted By mariolkapolka

    I used dryer sheets and they work great to...

    I used dryer sheets and they work great to stabilize blocks, since they are very light they do not add a lot of bulk to quilt, so I just leave them be. I also made a string rag quilt where I sew...
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