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08-22-2010, 04:42 PM

#131

pennyswings

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Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: Originally from NY, now retired in Argentina. Miss the USA!!! :-(

Posts: 1,577

Welcome Tonsau7 from Argentina.
I always find that going out shopping or ordering some new material gets me motivated to start sewing something new.
There are so many talented people on this board. Just go to Pictures and look at some of the outstanding work they all do, that should inspire you.

08-23-2010, 03:47 AM

#132

Shorebird

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Winchester, VA

Posts: 1,552

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Originally Posted by tonsau7

I am actually looking for some inexpensive fabric to purchase. Thanks for your encouragement!

Go online to Connecting Threads.......they have the most beautiful fabrics....really nice quality, and they now have Batiks for $5.95 per yard.......many of their fabrics are on sale now for even less......

08-23-2010, 03:55 AM

#133

ilovejunkandstuff

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Antlers, Oklahoma

Posts: 58

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Originally Posted by Kooklabell

Hi Tonsau7 Welcome to the board! Join one of the swaps or one of the quilt groups. It's really a motivator! We'd love to see you there! I'm doing the Farmer's Wife Sampler. I'm a member of the slackers group. That way I can wait until others have found all the difficulties of the square and post ways to make it easier. :D

I like your idea to be a slacker.

Yes jump in and get started. But be careful, this board is an addiction all its own.

08-24-2010, 07:30 AM

#134

Grandma Cindy

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Join Date: Jun 2008

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posts: 1,828

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Originally Posted by GrammaNan

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Originally Posted by tonsau7

I am actually looking for some inexpensive fabric to purchase. Thanks for your encouragement!

I just got back from Joann's and found quilt fabric for $1.99 a yard! I know that it may not be the best fabric in the world but it is definitely in my price range. Go the a fabric store when you have some time to really look around and get some inspiration. The results will be worth it. YOU are worth it.

Also , Hobby Lobby has their fabric 30% off now if you have any of them around.
I was visiting son in Texas and was able to buy quarter yards cheaply and brought home a small bag full of stitched hexagons. I am having lots of fun doing them, I just hope sewing the rows together isn't to difficult.

08-24-2010, 01:39 PM

#135

sewnsew

Junior Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Long Island, NY

Posts: 242

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Originally Posted by tonsau7

I have actually done some repair sewing a few days ago and will be doing more this afternoon.

Welcome !! You'll love it here. When I can't get moving, I look at the pictures posted here and that usually helps. Everyone here is so encouraging to each other...Pat

08-24-2010, 01:55 PM

#136

sewred

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Happily buried in a heap of fabric in Indiana!

Posts: 731

Tonsau7 Welcome! I'm from Indiana. I look through all my sewing and quilting books for inspiration! I'm a bit of a bookworm! hee hee!

08-24-2010, 03:21 PM

#137

ube quilting

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: PA

Posts: 10,704

Welcome to the board. Look through some magazines and visit a shop with your sister It will help inspire you. How about making a baby quilt to donate to the premie ward at your local hospital or a small lap quilt for someone in a nursing home. Set a small goal and smile when you reach it!