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Forum: Main
01-25-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,568
Posted By maddenkids8

Hand Quilting

My favorite part of making a quilt is the hand quilting I do to put the layers together. I machine piece the top and hand quilt the rest. It is so relaxing and a great time for listening to a book...
Forum: Main
10-31-2011, 04:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,587
Posted By maddenkids8

I have a long table that I use. I tape the...

I have a long table that I use. I tape the backing down along the short edges and then lay the batting on, smoothing it well. Then I lay the top and start working. I do use clips along the edges...
Forum: Main
10-31-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,419
Posted By maddenkids8

When I took up quilting, after many years of...

When I took up quilting, after many years of sewing clothes and household items, her Log Cabin Book was my first quilt. It was easy to follow and informative. She has been very helpful and I like...
Forum: Pictures
10-21-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,047
Posted By maddenkids8

What a find. That is the machine I got for my...

What a find. That is the machine I got for my 21st birthday gift from my parents(that is more than 30 years ago) and it is my only machine I have-what a great machine. I take it yearly to the...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-08-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,654
Posted By maddenkids8

I just joined. Thanks for posting the link. ...

I just joined. Thanks for posting the link. Have a good day.
Forum: Main
08-19-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,767
Posted By maddenkids8

Just getting caught up on my emails and read...

Just getting caught up on my emails and read yours. I ended up at the dentist office when I cut my finger with the rotary cutter. It was bleeding and wouldn't stop but didn't need stitches. I...
Forum: Main
07-21-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,928
Posted By maddenkids8

Hi, I have made this pattern twice and it sews...

Hi,
I have made this pattern twice and it sews quickly. The first time I made it though I wasn't so careful about how I laid it out and got a different pattern than planned. My only suggestion is...
Forum: Pictures
06-16-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,914
Posted By maddenkids8

Great job. A friend asked me to make her one-did...

Great job. A friend asked me to make her one-did you use something to stabilize the Tshirt fabric?
Forum: Main
06-16-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,442
Posted By maddenkids8

I always wash it first. I fill the washer with...

I always wash it first. I fill the washer with water, a little detergent and let it sit for 30 min or so. Then I rinse it and put it in my dryer. I use a gentle cycle on the rinse part. Have been...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-31-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,952
Posted By maddenkids8

Karen, How would I do that?

Karen,
How would I do that?
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-30-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,952
Posted By maddenkids8

I have a son who just graduated college and hopes...

I have a son who just graduated college and hopes to be a High School history teacher this fall. He wants to relocate from Chicago area to the Carolinas. If anybody can suggest a school district or...
Forum: Pictures
05-28-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,038
Posted By maddenkids8

Do you get that kind of weather often? I have a...

Do you get that kind of weather often? I have a recent college graduate looking for a teaching job in the Carolinas-are there any areas you would suggest looking? We are from Illinois. Thanks
Forum: Main
05-19-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,903
Posted By maddenkids8

How about split rail fence pattern?

How about split rail fence pattern?
Forum: Main
05-19-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,955
Posted By maddenkids8

I did years ago. It was like I was peeling...

I did years ago. It was like I was peeling carrots and took off a slice of my finger. It wouldn't stop bleeding, my children were little but there was nothing to stitch so I didn't think a trip to...
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 12,512
Posted By maddenkids8

Where did you find the pattern and can you share...

Where did you find the pattern and can you share the link?
Forum: Main
05-03-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,987
Posted By maddenkids8

I asked at our church if I could use several of...

I asked at our church if I could use several of their tables in the gathering area when it isn't being used for some quilting and they said yes. I used 2 of the long rectangle tables pushed together...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 30,703
Posted By maddenkids8

I have been quilting for 19 years-started when my...

I have been quilting for 19 years-started when my 5th child was 2 months old as a "sanity saver" as the oldest had just turned 8.
Forum: Main
04-17-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,580
Posted By maddenkids8

I sent 2 blocks in several weeks ago and on Sat I...

I sent 2 blocks in several weeks ago and on Sat I received a package from Moda of fabric squares- 2 1/2 in. Guess it is their thanks.
Forum: Pictures
03-30-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,475
Posted By maddenkids8

Beautiful quilts. Where did you get the...

Beautiful quilts. Where did you get the Tennessee Waltz pattern from-my daughter in law to be wants a wedding ring type quilt and this may be what would be better for me-timewise. Thanks for...
Forum: Main
03-25-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,197
Posted By maddenkids8

Can I send you some fabric-looking at my stash to...

Can I send you some fabric-looking at my stash to see what I will realistically need in the next decade so I would be happy to share. PM me your address please if you want some fabric. Keep up the...
Forum: Main
03-21-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,937
Posted By maddenkids8

I like the warm and natural because I hand quilt...

I like the warm and natural because I hand quilt and it is so much easier to work with.
Forum: Main
03-19-2011, 04:22 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 10,572
Posted By maddenkids8

My first quilt was supposed to be a full size log...

My first quilt was supposed to be a full size log cabin that was going to be a wedding gift for my brother. I had been sewing for many years and thought surely I can teach myself to quilt. Got a...
Forum: Main
02-17-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,377
Posted By maddenkids8

My daughter is a first grade teacher and we have...

My daughter is a first grade teacher and we have made a quilt with each of her classes. This is her 4th year teaching. I gave each child a piece of muslin that had a 1 inch border square marked off...
Forum: Pictures
02-16-2011, 04:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,735
Posted By maddenkids8

I made a similar pattern in the green family but...

I made a similar pattern in the green family but in the plain center of the block I quilted a shamrock or a cladegh design using a stencil. I used the warm and natural cotton batting and that says...
Forum: Links and Resources
02-06-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
Posted By maddenkids8

I don't see any other instructions but the...

I don't see any other instructions but the cutting instructions. Have you seen more steps?
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