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OK, far from perfect (in fact I'm still trying to...
OK, far from perfect (in fact I'm still trying to decide if I can live with some of the mistakes), but the piecing of my second quilt top is done. It'll be much bigger, with lots of negative space to...
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06-02-2013, 03:12 AM
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Folding your quilts
OK, this may seem like a silly question, but do any of you worry about folding your quilts? How do you store them? I tried to look for this in other threads but had no luck, so I'm sorry if it's been...
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oh these are so lovely!
oh these are so lovely!
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06-01-2013, 11:50 AM
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Yeah I have to agree it's too much texture for...
Yeah I have to agree it's too much texture for me. I think that would really obscure the piecing.
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06-01-2013, 07:33 AM
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Any idea what it's called?
Any idea what it's called?
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05-31-2013, 07:53 AM
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Well, it's not really to do with the price of the...
Well, it's not really to do with the price of the dryer. It's more that they are not very eco-friendly (reason 1), we don't have much space (reason 2), they tend to be loud and shake our (old!) house...
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05-31-2013, 03:57 AM
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On the subject of pre-washing: would you always...
On the subject of pre-washing: would you always pre-wash in the machine, or do you do it by hand? Thanks!
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05-31-2013, 03:56 AM
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Haha, that's ok! I've been crafting for a long...
Haha, that's ok! I've been crafting for a long time, so I appreciate we all settle into what works for us in time. It's been fascinating to read everyone's opinion on the matter and it's given me a...
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05-31-2013, 02:54 AM
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Happy to report that I've tested my Kona fabrics...
Happy to report that I've tested my Kona fabrics (a bright red and a bright blue) in hotter-than-I-would-use-in-the-machine water and there didn't seem to be any bleeding at all. I think I will add a...
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05-31-2013, 12:40 AM
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Oh! They're all so lovely!
Oh! They're all so lovely!
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05-31-2013, 12:39 AM
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Thanks everyone who's written in with their...
Thanks everyone who's written in with their opinions and for welcoming me on the board. And you're all too kind about my quilt - it's far from perfect!
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05-31-2013, 12:37 AM
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Well, he does occasionally, but is met with...
Well, he does occasionally, but is met with rebuke from me! He tends to mix all his colours. I don't mind him doing his own laundry, but I have a go at him if he does mine or my son's. I like our...
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05-30-2013, 11:40 AM
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Oh, what a beautiful quilt!
Oh, what a beautiful quilt!
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05-30-2013, 09:29 AM
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Well, that's one advantage of being a dyer: I've...
Well, that's one advantage of being a dyer: I've always got lots of synthrapol to hand! I'll be sure to pop some in the machine once this second quilt is finished.
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05-29-2013, 11:50 PM
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Thank you all very much for your words of wisdom!...
Thank you all very much for your words of wisdom! I really appreciate every single piece of advice. Now, I'm wondering about this new quilt top I'm working on. The one out of Kona. Should I wash the...
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05-29-2013, 10:55 AM
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Oh dear, I've just realised that replies are...
Oh dear, I've just realised that replies are general replies rather than to a person, so my questions/comments are not going to the right people! Sorry! Must get used to this board!
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05-29-2013, 10:36 AM
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oh sorry, I meant to ask: what is your preferred...
oh sorry, I meant to ask: what is your preferred batting? We seem to get a lot of American batting here, so it's possible that I can find your favourite and give it a try.
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05-29-2013, 10:34 AM
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Oh, that makes total sense, thank you!
Oh, that makes total sense, thank you!
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05-29-2013, 09:28 AM
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Thank you! So, is what you're saying that...
Thank you! So, is what you're saying that quilting closer together will produce a more crinkly look?
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05-29-2013, 09:27 AM
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Thank you! I used two collections by the same...
Thank you! I used two collections by the same designer (Lotta Jandotter) and I think it worked well. I can't take full credit, because this was inspired by another quilt I saw, by the very wonderful...
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05-29-2013, 09:25 AM
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Thanks for your reply! I did not pre-wash my...
Thanks for your reply! I did not pre-wash my fabrics for that very reason and I would only ever buy quilting fabric, probably. I just popped some colour catchers in the machine when I washed it and...
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05-29-2013, 09:23 AM
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So, is that flannel as well as batting? Thanks...
So, is that flannel as well as batting? Thanks for your reply :)
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05-29-2013, 09:20 AM
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Yes, I can try! And I'm hoping to be able to get...
Yes, I can try! And I'm hoping to be able to get one soon. My SO doesn't want to, but I'm working hard to convince him!
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05-29-2013, 09:18 AM
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Thank you! Here's my quilt, avery simple pattern,...
Thank you! Here's my quilt, avery simple pattern, perfect for a beginner, I'd say! I've already started my second, which demands more precise piecing, so cross your fingers for me!
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05-29-2013, 09:11 AM
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The 'crinkly' look
Hello! I have recently completed my first quilt and have just joined the quilting board :)
I was wondering about the crinkly look. I really love it and want more of it! My quilt did crinkle a bit,...
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