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That is unbelievable! Have you ever done something like this before...making MASS quilts?
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Awesome! And may I say you have a perfectly gorgeous stash! Or maybe I should say "did have".
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
The stitch is a stitch on my machine. It looks like a zig-zag type stitch but is made up of several stitches. I just make it a longer and slightly narrower stitch length and it ends up as a back and forth "wave"
Yes, I did use my walking foot and followed along the ditch. It is a lot lot easier than trying to stay perfectly in the ditch!!!! Try using some of your decorative stitches along the ditch. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719HiGFqV Sharon W. |
What about the projects donating quilts to the soldiers?
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My goodness, have you been a busy lady! Congratulations on your dedication.
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wow! i am impressed!! my fave is definitely the brightly colored dog quilt! i would be happy to have that on my couch :) Great job! So sorry they did not sell, but maybe at another time, or maybe you have lots of gifts ready made now! Beautiful!
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Your quilts are gorgeous. My daughter has done several bazaars in the past several months and hardly sold a thing. Noone is buying homemade but they sure are buying at the malls.
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11 quilts in 3 weeks, it has taken me 11 month to finish and almost finish 2 quilts. Your quilts are wonderful. I LOVE the pansy quilt (my favorite flower and favorite color). Some day you can teach me how to do a quilt so fast.
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Beautiful,Beautiful!!!!!!
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All of your quilts are truly beautiful.
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
willferg.
I know that one of them is going to a friend who is having a double mastectomy in January. I may save one or two of the baby quilts for friends of my kid's that are having babies. I will probably donate several of them to my guild for the charities that we support. I was at a guild meeting yesterday and we gave over 300 quilts away (we do this twice a year) to various charities and seeing the "Parade of quilts" being given away has again made me want to donate more. I have barely considered selling on etsy. Maybe here too, but then again, maybe I will just give them all away!!! you are a worker !! |
Love your quilts, they do look like a easy pattern.
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You are a crazed driven woman!
All those quilts are wonderful but the one with the Asian floral fabrics is calling me by name. Love it. Now I really feel guilty that I don't get more quilts done in less time. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
All are lovely, but, when for goodness sakes, did you get some sleep?
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Originally Posted by wraez
You are a crazed driven woman!
All those quilts are wonderful but the one with the Asian floral fabrics is calling me by name. Love it. Now I really feel guilty that I don't get more quilts done in less time. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
The red and purple Asian quilt, guess the gold edging is what draws my eyes to it every time.
Love all Asian fabrics and quilts. Yours are really lovely. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
Great job! They look great too!
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Originally Posted by wraez
The red and purple Asian quilt, guess the gold edging is what draws my eyes to it every time.
Love all Asian fabrics and quilts. Yours are really lovely. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
crickey , when do you eat and sleep. you did a wonderful job , it`s a shame the response was so poor.
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Awesome.................to do all of that in such a short period of time. You are to be commended my friend!!
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I bow to the master. I just wish for time to complete one. You did a great job---sorry it did not go well. Sell them on ebay or craigslist and donate the money or there are lots of places that will take quilts for children. And then go treat yourself with some new fabric---you earned it.
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Wow! That's a lot of quilts in a VERY short time!
You need a quilt given to YOU! Vicky |
OMGoodness!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: You have been one very busy lady!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: So-o-o-o, uh, what exactly is MY excuse as to why I still have three UFOs that I need to get finished -- NOW!!!??? :roll: :oops: :|
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Originally Posted by pab58
OMGoodness!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: You have been one very busy lady!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: So-o-o-o, uh, what exactly is MY excuse as to why I still have three UFOs that I need to get finished -- NOW!!!??? :roll: :oops: :|
Well, 6 of them are waiting for quilting and many more are just waiting..... |
Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
As some of you know I am a MOPS Mentor Mom at our church. Well, our MOPS coordinator decided to hold a "fundraiser" for MOPS by having a "boutique" I did not sign up right away because my daughter #3 got married on the 30th of October. So.... about Thanksgiving time I asked my DH and he said "sure" if you want to make a few things. So..... I whipped up 11 quilts in 3 weeks time. I made 6 baby size, similar to the "Downey" quilts and 5 larger, lap size quilts using the warm wishes pattern. They are both really easy patterns and I can whip them up quickly. All the fabrics were pulled directly from my stash.
Beautiful quilts and so fast! Amazing! I guess you could stash them for the next gifts or charities that you need something quick and don't have time! I've wanted to do that for a while but never seem to get ahead of the ball! And the result.......... Hardly anyone came to the boutique, which I kinda had a feeling would happen..... and I didn't sell anything but a couple of old craft items that I dug out of the garage. |
Beautiful quilts! Speedy construction!
I think it is a great organization..and I am sorry they didn't sell...but they will get good use when you donate them anyhow..never a waste! |
Your fabric choices are as awesome as your production rate!
Now what are you going to do with all of them? |
oh they are so beautiful. very very nice
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You have done a wonderful job. I think I may retire from the boutique business. My quilt guild had a quilt show with a boutique for members to sell their quilted and sewn items. I spent a lot of time on the items I put in there and barely sold anything. I think in order to sell, you have to have a very clear idea of what people will buy and what they will spend on it. Your quilts are so beautiful...I hope you find someone to give them to who will appreciate them.
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They're all great. But the doggie one is my favorite
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Originally Posted by AnnieF
You have done a wonderful job. I think I may retire from the boutique business. My quilt guild had a quilt show with a boutique for members to sell their quilted and sewn items. I spent a lot of time on the items I put in there and barely sold anything. I think in order to sell, you have to have a very clear idea of what people will buy and what they will spend on it. Your quilts are so beautiful...I hope you find someone to give them to who will appreciate them.
I did really well for a couple of years, this was before I started quilting. I made lots of fabric dolls and even played a bit with my scroll saw. I used to earn plenty of $$ to frame my cross stitch, which was my goal. I have so much stuff in the garage that is over half done, I was thinking of maybe next year hauling it out and playing with it to maybe sell at a boutique next Christmas season. Now, I don't know if it is worth the time. Though I could finish up a few things and use them as gift again. I have never sold a quilt. I was hoping to be able to sell at least one. |
Love the one with the dinosaurs.
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My thimble is off to you! Every quilt is so beautiful.
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It's a shame that they did'nt sell, they are all beautiful! Eleven quilts in 3 weeks, your incredible!
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Well, it looks like you now have a lot of work done for a bazaar this coming year~if you wouldn't have made any then tons of people would have showed up!
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Your quilts are great. You could sell them online, in an Etsy shop or another website. You could still raise funds from them, that way...
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Such beautiful quilts. I am in awe of your ability, and to make so many in such a short time frame! God Bless!
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I can't begin to imagine making 11 quilts of ANY size in 3 weeks! I am speechless.
Way to go! |
So many beautiful fabrics. I simply must try this pattern!
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Go figure !!!
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