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Forum: Main
03-17-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,824
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thanks for the ideas, guys! Yes, I am certainly...

Thanks for the ideas, guys! Yes, I am certainly thinking about this hard - my wife is the one who encouraged me into this hobby, over a year ago, when she got me a Bernina sewing machine for my 50th...
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03-16-2015, 01:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,824
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question Ideas for wedding anniversary quilt for my wife?

Folks,

If you read any of my few posts you'll quickly discover my "newbie" status to quilting, as well as sewing. My question today is whether anybody has a few ideas for quilt patterns that...
Forum: Main
02-08-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

first practice with walking foot after glue basting

Well, here is my first experiment with actual "quilting" - beyond piecing, sewing, ironing, etc....I am thinking this is just about best described as a micro-table runner thing-a-ma-bob.
Next steps:...
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02-03-2015, 02:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

Friends, Thanks so much for giving me...

Friends,

Thanks so much for giving me some ideas, confidence, and support as I move ahead with my new hobby! As it turned out, I took the Elmer's washable glue route on a "practice" quilting...
Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

I appreciate your kind comments, JB! Nice to...

I appreciate your kind comments, JB!
Nice to hear that this experimental project doesn't turn folks off - believe me, it was a random inspiration that looks nothing like the "class quilt" top I had...
Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

Great tips - thanks a bunch! Also, FWIW, I'll...

Great tips - thanks a bunch!
Also, FWIW, I'll be using the yellow patterned sash strip material for making my bias binding when all is said and done. At least that's my plan at the moment!

Adam
Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thank you! It looks good - from a distance!!!!...

Thank you!
It looks good - from a distance!!!! (a far away computer screen is perfect!)

Adam
Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 03:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

See if this works - my funky top - don't mind the...

See if this works - my funky top - don't mind the errors!

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Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,970
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question basting my first quilt top Q's

Hey everyone!
I have a few questions as I prepare to baste my 1st quilt top. It's just a funky lap-top or craft quilt size project - pics later of the hexagon blocks - but I'm fearful at this...
Forum: Main
10-26-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thanks for the reality check GN - yea, I get the...

Thanks for the reality check GN - yea, I get the idea on pinning to keep stuff aligned - again, this is just a "basic training" sampler - I do NOT have the time I wish I had to truly do justice to...
Forum: Main
10-26-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By adamleefreeman

Sue, thanks a bunch for your reminder about...

Sue,

thanks a bunch for your reminder about bias edges - had I the time, resources, and more time, (I think there's a pattern here!) I would have been reminded BEFORE I committed to my fabric...
Forum: Main
10-26-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By adamleefreeman

Oh well, didn't mean to double-post my pics - I...

Oh well, didn't mean to double-post my pics - I just made some sort of mistake.
Forum: Main
10-26-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question asking for basic help with 12" windmill block

Hey there - happy Sunday!

Adam here again, with another block assembly question that just shows how little I know! I am assembling my first "windmill" four-patch 12" block for my sampler. If you...
Forum: Main
10-23-2014, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By adamleefreeman

FYI, my flying geese units are STILL just that -...

FYI, my flying geese units are STILL just that - units - not yet sewn into the block!
Fifth grade, a brand new micro-puppy, and "real life" events just keep interfering with my good intentions to...
Forum: Main
10-19-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By adamleefreeman

Here's 8 FG's I made tonight - just arranged...

Here's 8 FG's I made tonight - just arranged loosely, to get the idea.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495907&stc=1
Forum: Main
10-19-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By adamleefreeman

Tella, no - your notes were not confusing - I...

Tella,
no - your notes were not confusing - I am being very aware of always keeping that 1/4" seam allowance in everything I am planning - especially since I am just beginning!

and thanks a...
Forum: Main
10-19-2014, 03:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question help-size of geese unit for finished 12" block?

Hello, friends!

Newbie here, with a question or two regarding a Dutchman's Puzzle block I am making. This block, of course, consists of 8 "flying geese" units - and after reviewing the various...
Forum: Main
10-17-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By adamleefreeman

Here's a couple poor snaps of 2 monkey wrench...

Here's a couple poor snaps of 2 monkey wrench patches. That's all I got. New pooch is taking up my evening!...
Forum: Main
10-17-2014, 02:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By adamleefreeman

Red face my first quilting workshop - newbie!

Folks,

I posted a couple musings over the summer regarding old family quilts as well as my newfound hobby - machine sewing and beginning quilting. Well, since I hadn't been here since, figured I...
Forum: Main
08-12-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,684
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thanks again for quilt block ID!

Wow - more cool facts to dig into with your help - I appreciate the feedback!

My internet speed is pathetic. I will try and get the other pics from my visit at mom's uploaded soon. The Pfaff 360...
Forum: Main
08-12-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,684
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question Adam back with #3 family quilt to ID!

Good morning, friends! Last time around, I was still in New Hampshire, traveling and visiting with in-laws when I first posted threads about a couple quilts from my family. At the time, I had only my...
Forum: Main
08-03-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,941
Posted By adamleefreeman

Question Remove or clean staining on this quilt?

Folks, not sure if anyone's noticed, but this quilt (and probably others!) I have managed to save does have some staining. The next to last photo in this set shows two blocks stained with blood, I'm...
Forum: Main
08-03-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,053
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thumbs up I appreciate all the feedback, folks!

You all (or, as we say in Virginia, y'all) have been so helpful and insightful in your feedback that my "quilt history/mystery" questions has generated. That's exactly what I had hoped for! Some of...
Forum: Main
08-01-2014, 03:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,053
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, to answer your...

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, to answer your question, the quilt is finished with hexagons for the edge. Since I am not at home to open the quilt up completely, I can't tell for sure but I believe...
Forum: Main
08-01-2014, 03:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,941
Posted By adamleefreeman

Thanks for all the responses - to me, these old...

Thanks for all the responses - to me, these old (and not so old) family quilts are like puzzles. First off, I am a novice at the quilting realm, so I don't have much background knowledge on patterns...
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