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    Search: Posts Made By: twhvlr
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    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    02-28-2026, 02:00 PM
    Replies: 214
    Views: 28,707
    Posted By twhvlr

    Well, I made the deadline! I got my February UFO...

    Well, I made the deadline! I got my February UFO done today. It is a QAYG one that I started many years ago and I now realize why it was a UFO. I hate the method. I must have started it before I got...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-23-2026, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 6,276
    Posted By twhvlr

    I absolutely love the Andy Carpenter series by...

    I absolutely love the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. I used to listen to them on my commute to and from work but am retired now so haven’t listened to the last 5 or 6.
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    01-11-2026, 07:03 PM
    Replies: 214
    Views: 28,707
    Posted By twhvlr

    I finished the rest of my quilted hugs. So I now...

    I finished the rest of my quilted hugs. So I now have 10 to take to the local vets home this next week. It also got cold and snowed so the timing is perfect!
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    01-05-2026, 08:12 AM
    Replies: 214
    Views: 28,707
    Posted By twhvlr

    I will also join this year. I’m kind of excited...

    I will also join this year. I’m kind of excited about it. I have labeled 11 UFO’s with numbers but will be “cheating” on this first month as I have 5 quilted hugs that need finished so that I can...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2025, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 11,150
    Posted By twhvlr

    I have mine almost done. Just need buttons and...

    I have mine almost done. Just need buttons and buttonholes, a little topstitching, and a wash. I really enjoyed the process and am working on my next one.
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 09:11 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 11,150
    Posted By twhvlr

    I too am working on a quilted jacket. I have the...

    I too am working on a quilted jacket. I have the pieces (made larger than needed) ready to quilt. These postings have been very welcome and I’ve been considering what to use for the sleeves. What are...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-26-2024, 11:59 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,005
    Posted By twhvlr

    Sounds like a fun group challenge.

    Sounds like a fun group challenge.
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2024, 03:24 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 6,744
    Posted By twhvlr

    I found this pattern this week. I’m going to make...

    I found this pattern this week. I’m going to make a few and see if the local nursings are interested in having some. I don’t have any fleece so am making them with my thinner batting and flannel...
    Forum: Main
    07-23-2024, 11:17 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,733
    Posted By twhvlr

    What are some things that she has created? Can...

    What are some things that she has created? Can you make copies/pictures of one or more of her works and create that image on fabric? As to warmth, I would back it with flannel and use either wool or...
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2024, 02:54 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,961
    Posted By twhvlr

    I worked on my practice block and would post a...

    I worked on my practice block and would post a picture but I don’t know how to change the size to be acceptable. It really wasn’t a hard one to hand piece after the first couple of “blades”. But the...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2024, 03:49 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,961
    Posted By twhvlr

    I found the spiral feathered star in my book Big...

    I found the spiral feathered star in my book Big Book of Scrap Quilts. Blocks are 11 1/2 X 11 1/2”. Thank you for showing your picture. I’ve recently started hand piecing and I think this one would...
    Forum: Main
    03-19-2024, 07:26 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,295
    Posted By twhvlr

    Hand piecing needles

    I’ve recently begun hand piecing some of my quilt tops and enjoying it immensely. It’s very cozy to sit by the fireplace and sew. Anyway, I’d like opinions on what needles you all like for this. I...
    Forum: Main
    05-10-2023, 02:36 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,498
    Posted By twhvlr

    I’m using a high end muslin for the background of...

    I’m using a high end muslin for the background of the appliqué. Basically it’s going to be a small quilt. Not curtains. I needed something to block the sunlight coming from one window because it...
    Forum: Main
    05-10-2023, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,498
    Posted By twhvlr

    Large applique project

    I’m doing this as a window covering in my quilting room. I’ve done quite a bit of hand appliqué but I want to machine stitch this one as it would take forever to do by hand. I’m thinking that I need...
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2022, 11:12 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,531
    Posted By twhvlr

    I recently completed this quilt top. The birds...

    I recently completed this quilt top. The birds were a free tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt. I don’t see why they couldn’t be made to look like blue birds.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-01-2022, 11:53 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,174
    Posted By twhvlr

    Sure a scrubs pattern would work but if the pants...

    Sure a scrubs pattern would work but if the pants are made for a drawstring you might have to make the casing a little wider for the elastic. Pajama pants pattern would work too. I found one for free...
    Forum: Main
    12-07-2021, 07:02 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,952
    Posted By twhvlr

    I have this pressing mat/tool. Have used it for...

    I have this pressing mat/tool. Have used it for several years and love it. I got it at Joanns but you can find them elsewhere too.June Tailor Quilt Binding Express
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2021, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,988
    Posted By twhvlr

    Thank you all so much for all of the tips. I made...

    Thank you all so much for all of the tips. I made some of the homemade “press” and did use it but I feel like it needs more starch added hence my question. I’ve never used the homemade stuff before...
    Forum: Main
    12-03-2021, 09:27 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,988
    Posted By twhvlr

    Using starch

    How stiff do you want the fabric to be when using starch? I’m going to be making some mini blocks and want them to be as perfect as possible. Also I’m going to be using a lot of homespun which has a...
    Forum: Main
    06-07-2021, 12:42 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,461
    Posted By twhvlr

    I never prewashed until I started doing appliqué....

    I never prewashed until I started doing appliqué. Now I wash everything but precuts. I just throw it in with a load o clothes but in a sweater bag to limit fraying. I have an old singer pinker that I...
    Forum: Main
    06-02-2021, 04:03 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 4,819
    Posted By twhvlr

    I also have a Janome HD9 professional. I really...

    I also have a Janome HD9 professional. I really like it and use it for my purse making and often for piecing. It is a straight stitch mechanical machine. Has a needle threader (that I was not...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2021, 04:48 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 772
    Posted By twhvlr

    Another T shirt quilt ?

    If I want to use some quilting cotton fabric for sashing, borders, and some random blocks, should I use some interfacing on it to match the knit fabric? I did some searching in the archives but...
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    04-27-2021, 05:28 PM
    Replies: 97
    Views: 19,788
    Posted By twhvlr

    I use Karen Kay Buckley’s perfect circles. Add a...

    I use Karen Kay Buckley’s perfect circles. Add a quarter of an inch around when cutting. Run a basting stitch, starch the edges, pull the basting around the template, and iron. If it’s not as perfect...
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    04-11-2021, 01:12 PM
    Replies: 97
    Views: 19,788
    Posted By twhvlr

    Count me in! I love dresdens. I have one in...

    Count me in! I love dresdens. I have one in progress that I’ve been slowly working on this winter. Very slowly since I don’t have anyone in mind to give it to. This is incentive to get it done. I...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2020, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,575
    Posted By twhvlr

    Suggestions for finding a machine: Local...

    Suggestions for finding a machine:
    Local craigslist, demo/trade ins from dealers (a lot have other makes/models than what they are dealers for. For instance Accomplish Quilting is an Innova dealer...
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