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    Search: Posts Made By: Esmerelde
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    Forum: Main
    09-11-2016, 03:14 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 4,414
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I've been using the same Olfa mat for at least...

    I've been using the same Olfa mat for at least 5/6 years. Never had reason to buy another yet, and it's still just as good as the day I got it.
    Forum: Main
    09-07-2016, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 7,754
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Janet Clare. I joked to my husband that...

    Janet Clare.

    I joked to my husband that when I "grow up" I want to be like her. I'm 31 XD
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2016, 07:15 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,875
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I stitch on a frame without a stitch regular...

    I stitch on a frame without a stitch regular just fine. Though my machine has an 11" throat.

    My frame cost £800 and I sew with Janome horizon 8200. Very affordable set up!
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2016, 11:27 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 4,506
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Stich on the back, iron pushing the binding away...

    Stich on the back, iron pushing the binding away from the backing. Pin on the front then stitch down in the front. I love the finish. I do this on table runners and large quilts
    ...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2016, 10:48 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,012
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I find zig zag too cumbersome as you have to...

    I find zig zag too cumbersome as you have to manoeuvre the whole quilt around when doing the appliqué.

    I do free motion and just go around the letter three times to secure the shape.

    The end...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-05-2016, 10:28 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 5,945
    Posted By Esmerelde

    The binding I had in my stash. I had bought it...

    The binding I had in my stash. I had bought it for another project then rejected it. It was Sooo perfect for this quilt. As yardage it was quite an ugly print but just as a sliver in the binding it...
    Forum: Main
    08-05-2016, 10:01 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 13,818
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I buy a lot of precuts because I like to use a...

    I buy a lot of precuts because I like to use a minimum of 12 prints in my quilts and I cannot afford yardage for that many prints.

    I buy a lot of batik jelly rolls and fat quarter packs by...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-04-2016, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 5,945
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Moda Simple Woven (smaller size)

    I'd been wanting to make this quilt since I saw the pattern on the Moda Bake Shop. However, the finished size was really quite large and in the UK our throws (and table runners) tend to be smaller...
    Forum: Main
    10-05-2015, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 6,583
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I use two rulers. So if my ruler is 6.5 and I...

    I use two rulers. So if my ruler is 6.5 and I need 7, I measure 0.5 with my (small square) ruler then butt my normal ruler against that one. I slide the little ruler along the big ruler to make sure...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-30-2015, 06:35 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 4,700
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Personalised Animal Kids Wallhanging

    Made this as a gift for a friend for her 2 year olds birthday.

    The appliqué animals are from the Animal Alphabet (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7936026134_95e5d6a71e_c.jpg) pattern by Don't...
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2015, 12:48 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,582
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I have this book but haven't made anything from...

    I have this book but haven't made anything from it yet. I never liked the quilting following the curves/corner to corner. I was always planning to free motion meander mine
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2015, 12:44 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,962
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I use variegated in the bobbin as otherwise I...

    I use variegated in the bobbin as otherwise I tend to get thread breakage on top :(
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2015, 12:42 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,877
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I think the menorah fabric option is perfect !

    I think the menorah fabric option is perfect !
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2015, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,588
    Posted By Esmerelde

    You'll get dozens of "it's not worth it" replies,...

    You'll get dozens of "it's not worth it" replies, but I sell my quilts. I charge roughly 3x material cost of the quilt top.

    I charge £40-45 for table runners
    £70-80 for baby 32" sq quilts
    £150...
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2015, 09:13 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 8,260
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I love my janome 8200. Big throat. Lots of...

    I love my janome 8200. Big throat. Lots of features and stitches. Auto tension works like a dream and my FMQ is beautiful :)
    Forum: Main
    06-04-2015, 11:07 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 1,517
    Posted By Esmerelde

    I use my regular batting in table toppers (dream...

    I use my regular batting in table toppers (dream green). It's firm but not wobbly. Not heat resistant like insulbright but stands up to most other things.

    I sell my quilts and table toppers are...
    Forum: Main
    06-01-2015, 11:50 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,304
    Posted By Esmerelde

    The trains stop at Birmingham international. It's...

    The trains stop at Birmingham international. It's very walkable to the hall (though long with escalators) but a shuttle bus is also provided.

    I'll be there ^_^
    Forum: Main
    06-01-2015, 10:20 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,304
    Posted By Esmerelde

    We have quilt stores but they tend to be small...

    We have quilt stores but they tend to be small and expensive (that said, when I was in Lampeter, a very small town in Wales there was the biggest quilt shop I had ever seen!).

    As per my thread...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-31-2015, 08:54 AM
    Replies: 97
    Views: 8,371
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Beautiful. Love this.

    Beautiful. Love this.
    Forum: Main
    05-30-2015, 11:02 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 5,971
    Posted By Esmerelde

    That looks fab. I much prefer the uniform look...

    That looks fab. I much prefer the uniform look using jelly rolls gives you rather than different widths :)
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2015, 12:35 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,197
    Posted By Esmerelde

    That's good to know. I'll check them out!

    That's good to know. I'll check them out!
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2015, 11:09 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,197
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Hiya. It is galeria encantada by p&b textiles....

    Hiya. It is galeria encantada by p&b textiles. The price I posted was from an Etsy seller in America, not sure what LQS prices will be!
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2015, 05:22 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,197
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Wow I feel lucky that never happened to me! I...

    Wow I feel lucky that never happened to me! I often have to pay the VAT and Royal Mail handling charge (though some do slip through) but that's the worst that has happened!
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2015, 05:06 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,197
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Yes, shipping would have been £10 from that...

    Yes, shipping would have been £10 from that seller.

    Though I just ordered 7 yards of a moda fabric line from another American seller and only paid £16 shipping. Which means I'm still £50 ($77)...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2015, 04:52 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,197
    Posted By Esmerelde

    Fabric price woes

    I just bought this gorgeous fabric from my LQS but it set me back £16($25)/meter.

    Get home and find an American vendor selling it for £4($6)/ meter. Sigh! But at least it's the perfect fabric...
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