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04-23-2024, 08:40 AM
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Economy blocks frustration...
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These blocks are not so easy to get right. Even...
These blocks are not so easy to get right. Even just doing one square in a square block usually ends up wonky for me, which is why I use Deb Tucker's trim-down tool (for which she has an economy...
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04-22-2024, 03:55 PM
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Quilts that take a lot of time
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Conceptually, I love the idea of one project at a...
Conceptually, I love the idea of one project at a time, and would love to be a one project at a time quilter. But practically, I do much better working on several projects at once. For some reason, I...
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04-20-2024, 08:22 AM
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Slotted ruler
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I've used the Martelli and the Stripology....
I've used the Martelli and the Stripology. There's one marvelous thing about the Martelli -- it will not budge while you're cutting. This quality is offset by the fact that there is too much play in...
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04-20-2024, 08:17 AM
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Prewashing Panels Before Making Quilt
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I've only made one panel quilt, and I did...
I've only made one panel quilt, and I did pre-wash the panel (I pre-wash all fabric). I used a pattern for the panel, and it did have the panel cut apart into separate pieces, with pieced blocks in...
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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Blacktabby 57, that looks wonderful!...
Blacktabby 57, that looks wonderful! Congratulations!
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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I'm halfway done with my A blocks. Really loving...
I'm halfway done with my A blocks. Really loving them, busy background and all.
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03-28-2024, 07:02 AM
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Foot Pedal! Ugh
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Martelli makes a pad that worked for me, before I...
Martelli makes a pad that worked for me, before I had to stop using the pedal and switch to the stop/go button. But that was on a wooden floor.
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03-19-2024, 09:02 AM
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when should you bring your quilt to the long arm quilter
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When should you . . .? When you don't want to or...
When should you . . .? When you don't want to or can't quilt it yourself and are willing and can afford to have someone else do it.
The thing that got me into quilting was looking at a photo of...
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03-17-2024, 07:42 AM
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granny12, your finish is lovely! The warm colors...
granny12, your finish is lovely! The warm colors and the calming border treatment are beautiful touches.
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It turned out great, Iceblossom!
It turned out great, Iceblossom!
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03-15-2024, 04:49 PM
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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JeanieG, that looks absolutely wonderful!...
JeanieG, that looks absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!
I'm a long way from considering borders, but I think I'll try reversing clue 6, as well, when the time comes.
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03-13-2024, 07:11 AM
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We'd love to see a photo! I guess the first thing...
We'd love to see a photo! I guess the first thing to ask would be, what kind of device are you posting from?
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I'm back to working on my A blocks, but this...
I'm back to working on my A blocks, but this time, I'm not focusing on them exclusively, and am finding that approach much more enjoyable than trying to power through, which I think is beyond me now....
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02-29-2024, 08:23 AM
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Looking for the name of this block
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I would bet it's paper-pieced.
I would bet it's paper-pieced.
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02-26-2024, 02:49 PM
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Quality of fabric
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I agree with those who have found JoAnn fabrics...
I agree with those who have found JoAnn fabrics to be a lesser quality -- thicker, stiffer as a general rule. My local LQS went out of business, and since then I've only shopped on line. I can't say...
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02-24-2024, 08:11 AM
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Specialty rulers
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I have way too many rulers, bought on a whim. I...
I have way too many rulers, bought on a whim. I recently cleaned out my ruler drawer (putting seldom- or never-used rulers in two plastic bags that I stuck in a magazine rack). Now the only rulers I...
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02-22-2024, 04:31 PM
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Hand Quilting Thread?
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I've used Gutermann and the Superior Threads...
I've used Gutermann and the Superior Threads brand (can't think of the name). They are both quite wiry, and I can't say I prefer one over the other, both are fine. I also tried hand quilting with...
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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Welcome to the project, Blacktabby57! I am...
Welcome to the project, Blacktabby57!
I am sleeping and sewing again, but -- confession -- I've let myself get distracted by two new sew-alongs, so my IW blocks are just sitting there, waiting to...
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02-14-2024, 10:34 AM
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Has your vision of quilts changed?
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When I started quilting, anything and everything...
When I started quilting, anything and everything entranced me. I wished I could get a sense of myself as a quilter. Eventually, this did happen. While I still enjoy looking at all kinds of quilts,...
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02-13-2024, 08:27 AM
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Who needs more storage in your sewing room?
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Thanks for posting that photo, Onebyone! I asked...
Thanks for posting that photo, Onebyone! I asked the wrong question! I was wondering how far you can open the door with the hanger on it. We have a narrow sort of hallway into my sewing room, on...
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02-13-2024, 08:18 AM
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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I've been having insomnia, which leaves my brain...
I've been having insomnia, which leaves my brain too fried to do blocks. I've gone back to my fabric washing project (washing all the unwashed fabric in the house) until things improve (which I hope...
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02-12-2024, 08:40 AM
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Who needs more storage in your sewing room?
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How far can you close the door? Or do you put it...
How far can you close the door? Or do you put it on the outside?
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02-09-2024, 03:03 PM
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Straight of Grain
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If the fabric seems to be askew when I'm folding...
If the fabric seems to be askew when I'm folding it over, I abandon going by the selvages. I can usually see the grain on the under piece. Once that is straight, regardless of selvage position, I...
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02-07-2024, 07:48 AM
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Bonnie Hunter 2023-24 Mystery -- Indigo Way
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I've had three bad days of no sewing. I'm hoping...
I've had three bad days of no sewing. I'm hoping to get a grip today.
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02-05-2024, 08:54 AM
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Garden Party quilt
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I have only done needle turn applique, and I...
I have only done needle turn applique, and I absolutely love the women of Piece O' Cake. They have very in-depth tutorials, and their enthusiasm for applique is contagious. Their books are good, too.
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