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    Forum: Main
    02-16-2010, 04:16 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 4,998
    Posted By kimbie

    Aurifil all the way for piecing and most...

    Aurifil all the way for piecing and most quilting. The same neutral colors mentioned. Depends on the quilt for the quilting. Occasionally YLI variegated for quilting, great colors.

    For hand...
    Forum: Main
    02-15-2010, 05:24 AM
    Replies: 74
    Views: 7,660
    Posted By kimbie

    This week I want to finish the charity quilt for...

    This week I want to finish the charity quilt for the guild. Top is only half pieced, but its small.
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2010, 06:43 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 2,606
    Posted By kimbie

    If you can show these to a quilt appraiser, they...

    If you can show these to a quilt appraiser, they will be able to help you date the fabrics. Sometimes there is an appraiser at quilt shows, but you may have to make an appointment. Also, when the...
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2010, 06:01 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,324
    Posted By kimbie

    EQ accepts suggestions from users for...

    EQ accepts suggestions from users for more/different things they want to do with the software. Every once in a while they put out a new version that does more. Either version is a powerful tool.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2010, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,324
    Posted By kimbie

    You can use EQ software to draw blocks, then...

    You can use EQ software to draw blocks, then either drop in solid colors, or from the library of fabric swatches to use, or scan fabrics in, to audition colorings for a block, or for a quilt design....
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2010, 07:25 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,301
    Posted By kimbie

    Blank's solids are not over dyed. So they can...

    Blank's solids are not over dyed. So they can regulate the exact color in their printing runs.

    Many company's "solids" are the fabric that was used during first runs, printed to check for motif...
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2010, 06:44 PM
    Replies: 126
    Views: 8,532
    Posted By kimbie

    Don't turn it down. You never know what might...

    Don't turn it down. You never know what might come your way.

    After you sort, decide what you want to keep, ask your crafty friends, ask at the guild, ask at church, or give to anyone you know...
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2010, 06:39 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 2,860
    Posted By kimbie

    I don't pre-wash for rag quilts, but I would if...

    I don't pre-wash for rag quilts, but I would if part of it was already.

    Definitely take it to the laundromat the first time. Might even the 2nd time. It cost my friend $80 to get her washing...
    Forum: Main
    01-24-2010, 07:36 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 6,852
    Posted By kimbie

    I've never had anyone say they wouldn't want a...

    I've never had anyone say they wouldn't want a quilt. I can't keep up with all the family/friends I want to make for.

    I'm sorry your father hurt your feelings. If he's always that blunt, he...
    Forum: Main
    01-24-2010, 07:21 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,159
    Posted By kimbie

    Are there scraps from any attendant's clothing?...

    Are there scraps from any attendant's clothing? If you can get them, you could add those into your nine patches.

    Before you cut it all up - for my daughter, I made the ring bearer's pillow from...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-24-2010, 07:12 PM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 11,036
    Posted By kimbie

    Nice! Love the bright! Good job.

    Nice! Love the bright! Good job.
    Forum: Main
    01-24-2010, 07:09 PM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 5,465
    Posted By kimbie

    I agree. I coordinate the backing with the front....

    I agree. I coordinate the backing with the front. They are meant to be used, white shows dirt so easily.

    More and more lately, I piece some backs to use up what was on the front. I also will make...
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2010, 10:06 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 5,018
    Posted By kimbie

    They have to pay someone to do all the cutting. ...

    They have to pay someone to do all the cutting.

    If the store sells all FQ at the same price they may just be averaging the price, rather than making more labor to label each one and needing to...
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2010, 08:56 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 7,351
    Posted By kimbie

    If/when we can't use white, maybe we'll be...

    If/when we can't use white, maybe we'll be allowed to use white-on-white, antique-white, paper-white, pure-white, winter-white, off-white, alabaster-white, cream, eggshell, natural, bone, linen,...
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2010, 08:23 PM
    Replies: 120
    Views: 11,920
    Posted By kimbie

    Scrap quilts are the best! Most of mine are...

    Scrap quilts are the best! Most of mine are sorted by color, but they still end up randomly in tubs and boxes.

    The guild does a lot of square exchanges. Many times we make the same square each...
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2010, 07:46 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 840
    Posted By kimbie

    I have a friend that made a "Buttons and Bows"...

    I have a friend that made a "Buttons and Bows" quilt. She made bow tie blocks that were arranged in shaded color rows diagonally across the quilt. She wanted to sew matching color buttons in the...
    Forum: Main
    01-16-2010, 03:43 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,500
    Posted By kimbie

    Congratulations on your practice and patience....

    Congratulations on your practice and patience. You didn't list an accurate seam allowance. Get that conquered and your triangles will become easy-breezy! Good luck. Keep practicing.
    Forum: Main
    01-08-2010, 06:52 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 9,155
    Posted By kimbie

    I have a friend who swears this worked for her -...

    I have a friend who swears this worked for her - on a very hot day she put her car where it got direct sun, then put the mat on the hot roof and left it for a couple of hours. Good luck with that...
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2010, 08:22 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,894
    Posted By kimbie

    Hey, Before you add the sashing (you beat me to...

    Hey,
    Before you add the sashing (you beat me to it, this idea is perfect) you might want to sew a line of stitching through the center, both vertical and horizontal, to anchor your layers together....
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2010, 07:59 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,398
    Posted By kimbie

    How far did you get?

    How far did you get?
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2010, 07:02 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,398
    Posted By kimbie

    Hey, In EQ5, If you haven't already, go to the...

    Hey, In EQ5,
    If you haven't already, go to the "worktable" option (at the top). Check "work on quilt"
    then, at the bottom should be some tabs that say, "layout", "borders", "Layer1", etc.
    Check...
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2010, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,449
    Posted By kimbie

    This block works as an 8x8 grid. If you cut . ....

    This block works as an 8x8 grid.
    If you cut . . . .
    1 1/2" strips, you'll have a 8" finished block (2"F X 8)
    2" strips, you'll have a 12" finished block (1 1/2"F x 8)
    2 1/2" strips, you'll have a...
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2010, 10:49 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,117
    Posted By kimbie

    She's doing this because she knows the trouble it...

    She's doing this because she knows the trouble it is causing. Even bad attention is better than none. If everyone can let it go, she won't get any. Move on. Talk with your granddaughter to let her...
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2010, 10:27 AM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 7,187
    Posted By kimbie

    In Wisconsin, we use ours! When it's as cold as...

    In Wisconsin, we use ours! When it's as cold as today, everyone needs more than one.
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2010, 09:56 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,408
    Posted By kimbie

    When you go to test sew machines, take several...

    When you go to test sew machines, take several pairs (about 8 inch square will do) of your own fabric to test with, that are the type you plan to sew. A lot of dealers show sewing on a stiff piece of...
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