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    Search: Posts Made By: Puddin57
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-28-2013, 01:30 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 549
    Posted By Puddin57

    I think TripAdvisor.com might be a good place to...

    I think TripAdvisor.com might be a good place to start. It's posted by people who have actually been there or are currently living there. I found it most useful whenever I travel anywhere! Visit...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-29-2013, 10:31 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,539
    Posted By Puddin57

    I'm pretty sure Kitty left a bit of fur behind -...

    I'm pretty sure Kitty left a bit of fur behind - even after it was washed. I don't know why cats think they have to sit on something that you're working on! He was a right monster when we were...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-29-2013, 10:29 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,539
    Posted By Puddin57

    Actually it's that "old" red and off white - kind...

    Actually it's that "old" red and off white - kind of a cream background - but burgundy, rust, red and wine all come to mind when viewed up close
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2013, 12:36 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,759
    Posted By Puddin57

    ok, while I loved sewing with fresh new 100%...

    ok, while I loved sewing with fresh new 100% pre-washed cotton, I think I'd switch to a poly-cotton blend.....I do and don't like the wrinkled effect when done - but to each their own
    Forum: Pictures
    04-28-2013, 11:19 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,539
    Posted By Puddin57

    "Ruby Wine" is done!!

    with help from the QB regarding the layout, my Father-in-laws quilt was done on time for his 89th birthday. I'm calling it Ruby Wine because the binding I bought happened to be two different colours...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2013, 02:41 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,280
    Posted By Puddin57

    I wish I had more options because what you all...

    I wish I had more options because what you all are describing sounds like great choices....but I buy whatever Walmart carries - all polyester stuff, which is nice and light-weight. The family hasn't...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2013, 01:12 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,759
    Posted By Puddin57

    the cookie sheet one is probably one I discovered...

    the cookie sheet one is probably one I discovered on my own. Whatever I make has been too big for the floor, so I've had to use the dining room table and I found that pressing down on a cookie sheet...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2013, 04:17 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,759
    Posted By Puddin57

    a rolling pin sounds like a great idea,...

    a rolling pin sounds like a great idea, especially with smoothing the backing
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2013, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,759
    Posted By Puddin57

    I think the cookie sheet one is probably one I...

    I think the cookie sheet one is probably one I discovered on my own. Whatever I make has been too big for the floor, so I've had to use the dining room table and I found that pressing down on a...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    04-25-2013, 02:53 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 1,845
    Posted By Puddin57

    Hi Bilben, I'm also new here, but it's nice to...

    Hi Bilben, I'm also new here, but it's nice to see more Canadians - there is a large mix of people here and all of them are pretty nice
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2013, 04:41 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 774
    Posted By Puddin57

    well....it's YOUR quilt, give it a try and see if...

    well....it's YOUR quilt, give it a try and see if you like it...there is no right or wrong....but I would suggest you stick to a light weight blanket
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2013, 04:34 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,759
    Posted By Puddin57

    What I've learned about Quilting....

    I've learned some pretty cool ideas since I started to read this board...what is the most unique thing you've discovered.... for me it was the difference between ironing and pressing OR maybe using a...
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2013, 01:55 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 7,472
    Posted By Puddin57

    I'm with Nilla - what's a clapper (only one I...

    I'm with Nilla - what's a clapper (only one I know is "clap-on, clap-off")? Question: when setting a quilt seam, do you move the iron back and forth or hold it in place? steam or no steam?
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2013, 01:10 PM
    Replies: 150
    Views: 13,757
    Posted By Puddin57

    Thank you everyone for your input. Wish I had...

    Thank you everyone for your input. Wish I had enough material to make both, but my Husband had the final say (it's a surprise for my FIL - he wore out my MILs quilt once she passed away 20+ years ago...
    Forum: Main
    04-22-2013, 06:30 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 3,321
    Posted By Puddin57

    I think #1 frames the center very nicely

    I think #1 frames the center very nicely
    Forum: Pictures
    04-22-2013, 03:23 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,030
    Posted By Puddin57

    If there was a "LIKE" I'd be pushing it...

    If there was a "LIKE" I'd be pushing it LOTS!!
    Forum: Main
    04-22-2013, 12:24 PM
    Replies: 150
    Views: 13,757
    Posted By Puddin57

    I need your help please - which layout?

    I'm making a quilt for my 89yr old Father-in-law and (besides making a really bad choice on the fabric - not enough contrast with the colour etc), which layout is most pleasing? I think #1 is kind of...
    Forum: Main
    04-16-2013, 08:45 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,578
    Posted By Puddin57

    Magazines...print or digital

    As a VERY new quilter, which type of magazine is best for simple, quick projects that teach you as you go along?

    Then as you get more experience, which magazine would be the next step up? A more...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-12-2013, 02:05 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,677
    Posted By Puddin57

    I follow the rule "best by does not mean not bad...

    I follow the rule "best by does not mean not bad after"....go ahead and use it.....use the Dr Pepper and mix it with chocolate cake mix and bake (add nothing else)....makes an excellent moisr cake...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-11-2013, 02:21 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 10,115
    Posted By Puddin57

    you are truly a compassionate and thoughtful...

    you are truly a compassionate and thoughtful person - I admire that
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-11-2013, 02:08 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 3,931
    Posted By Puddin57

    if there was a "like" button, I'd be pushing it...

    if there was a "like" button, I'd be pushing it ... LOTS!!!
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2013, 05:41 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,791
    Posted By Puddin57

    the choice is yours....both or either is an...

    the choice is yours....both or either is an interesting choice
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2013, 08:14 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 7,258
    Posted By Puddin57

    thank you everyone for the suggestions - I'll...

    thank you everyone for the suggestions - I'll play around with your ideas and if I can't get any of them to work, then I'll at least have some really pretty border strips!
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2013, 02:40 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 7,258
    Posted By Puddin57

    Nuts! I cut my "squares" wrong

    OK...apparently I'm missing a major chromozone between my brain and my hands. I was sewing jelly roll strips together and had a lovely 4 row bar going. Stopped, measured, 8 1/2 inches, perfect!...
    Forum: Main
    04-08-2013, 07:57 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,696
    Posted By Puddin57

    a simple jelly roll race (or 1600) quilt is fast...

    a simple jelly roll race (or 1600) quilt is fast and easy and they'll see quick results. Can also be made from scraps, left overs, donations (I used old pillowcases for my first attempt). It'll also...
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