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12-22-2011, 07:03 AM

Replies: 12

Puff (biscuit) Quilts

Views: 1,883

Posted By maryjoan

I made one a few years back in a queen size. It...

I made one a few years back in a queen size. It was the "trip around the world" pattern. It is lovely, BUT heavy! If you make one be sure NOT to fill the pillow with much puff because it ends up...

Forum: Main

12-06-2011, 09:36 AM

Replies: 102

Do you remember

Views: 11,251

Posted By maryjoan

sugar, my mother had my sister and I sewing at...

sugar, my mother had my sister and I sewing at about 10 years old. Pajamas first, easy blouse next, easy skirt etc..I eventually made all my own clothes, even winter coats. We got wool remnants at...

Forum: Main

11-23-2011, 07:59 AM

Replies: 231

Quilters From Florida - Where do you live?

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Posted By maryjoan

I'm from Vero Beach, Fort Pierce area and have...

I'm from Vero Beach, Fort Pierce area and have lived here 15 years. I love the area. Quilting Joan

Forum: Main

11-10-2011, 07:35 AM

Replies: 492

What's the Most Unusual Item You've Ever Made?

Views: 47,525

Posted By maryjoan

It is still very hard to write about my awesome...

It is still very hard to write about my awesome quilting experience. When my granddaughter lost her two month old to SIDS she asked me to make a wall hanging with his name and his clothing. Well,...

Forum: Main

11-02-2011, 08:32 AM

Replies: 254

Automatic threader

Views: 17,327

Posted By maryjoan

Sugar, It happened to me a few weeks ago!! I had...

Sugar, It happened to me a few weeks ago!! I had just replaced the needle, and, yes, the needle wasn't quite up far enough! try it, Love and God's blessings.

Forum: Main

10-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Replies: 86

I;m hiding in the shrubbery, I think the quilt Police are after me!

Views: 7,937

Posted By maryjoan

Yes, Yes, Yes. Open ALL seams. Your machine...

Yes, Yes, Yes. Open ALL seams. Your machine will work much better. Initially, it's more work, but WELL worth it when putting seams together. Love and God's blessings

Forum: Main

10-27-2011, 07:56 AM

Replies: 213

Why Do You....(dare I say it)...QUILT?

Views: 12,502

Posted By maryjoan

If you want to comfort someone who might be...

If you want to comfort someone who might be young, who might be ill, who might be aged and you have been given the ability to put fabric together and create a quilt with colors, with design, what a...

Forum: Main

10-27-2011, 05:39 AM

Replies: 161

Do you have to check for threads hanging on your clothes before leaving the house?

Views: 8,527

Posted By maryjoan

yes, yes, yes, especially the light colored ones...

yes, yes, yes, especially the light colored ones on my black slacks. LOL God bless all of you.

Forum: Main

10-24-2011, 07:09 AM

Replies: 177

Do you refer to your quilting as a "hobby"?

Views: 10,806

Posted By maryjoan

For me, quilting is a ministry! I firmly believe...

For me, quilting is a ministry! I firmly believe that people need the comfort of a quilt to cuddle with, especially kids of all ages. LOL It is a Christian addiction for me. As long as the fingers...

Forum: Main

10-03-2011, 08:37 AM

Replies: 53

What deal!

Views: 7,468

Posted By maryjoan

To all wonderful quilters in the Vero Beach, Fl....

To all wonderful quilters in the Vero Beach, Fl. area: When I was in Walmart last week I discovered they are setting up a section for FABRIC WITH THE APPROPRIATE CUTTING BOARD. Yeah!!!!

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

09-27-2011, 06:14 AM

Replies: 301

Tired of carping!

Views: 23,333

Posted By maryjoan

No matter what your day has in store for you look...

No matter what your day has in store for you look for goodness, kindness, love. Be thankful for something or someone. Try to put JOY in it no matter what the circumstances. Laugh or giggle today...

Forum: Pictures

09-22-2011, 06:52 AM

Replies: 79

Who Me? Kitty takes a nap.

Views: 7,124

Posted By maryjoan

Oh, I wish I had a kitty cat to help me sew and...

Oh, I wish I had a kitty cat to help me sew and quilt and love! The pictures are such a blessing to me.

Forum: Main

09-21-2011, 06:02 AM

Replies: 56

Pressing Seams to the side or open???

Views: 6,657

Posted By maryjoan

To slow up the wear and tear on my quilting...

To slow up the wear and tear on my quilting machine I decided to open ALL seams with a wooden dowel. After, the pressing open becomes that much easier and my machine has no problem going over several...

Forum: Main

06-29-2011, 05:48 AM

Replies: 55

Seams: press open or to the dark side?

Views: 8,391

Posted By maryjoan

Dear Quilter, About a year ago, I started opening...

Dear Quilter, About a year ago, I started opening all seams after sewing each seam using a wooden dowel then ironing. The biggest reason was to ease the impact on my quilting machine. What a...

Forum: Main

04-05-2011, 07:11 AM

Replies: 100

Help.................. I'm left handed in a right handed world trying to quilt

Views: 7,077

Posted By maryjoan

Oh, I am NOT alone!! My left handedness drove my...

Oh, I am NOT alone!! My left handedness drove my mom crazy when she was teaching me to sew. Well, I had to teach my right hand to do some things and if I could do it, so can you. I cut fabric with...

Forum: Main

03-24-2011, 06:47 AM

Replies: 83

Panels ??

Views: 10,102

Posted By maryjoan

Try this site: ...

Try this site: http://www.jerisquiltpatch.com/onlypanels.html. There might be some that you can use. Love and God's blessing, Quilting Joan

Forum: Main

03-22-2011, 08:38 AM

Replies: 118

What is your favorite charity for quilt donations ?

Views: 12,856

Posted By maryjoan

I am bringing quilts to "Safe Space" also. They...

I am bringing quilts to "Safe Space" also. They have a thrift shop in my town and can drop them off there. God bless all the women and kids who have to reside there for a period of time. Quilting...

Forum: Main

03-17-2011, 07:09 AM

Replies: 39

About pressing seams

Views: 5,378

Posted By maryjoan

Dear quilter, I have two machines. I use one to...

Dear quilter, I have two machines. I use one to stitch the initial seams and use a wooden dowel and open all of them, of course, I eventually have to iron them as well. The machine I use for...

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

03-16-2011, 06:31 AM

Replies: 60

Will You give this to my Daddy?...please read

Views: 6,203

Posted By maryjoan

I WILL WEAR RED EVERY FRIDAY. LOVE AND, OF...

I WILL WEAR RED EVERY FRIDAY. LOVE AND, OF COURSE, GOD'S BLESSING ON ALL OUR TROOPS. QUILTING JOAN

Forum: Main

03-08-2011, 07:15 AM

Replies: 170

The worst mistake you ever made{quilting}?

Views: 13,754

Posted By maryjoan

You have been stitching about the same way for...

You have been stitching about the same way for many, many quilts, therefore, your mind wanders as you are stitching. You are so experienced nothing can go wrong. Right!!! Girls, love yourselves and...

Forum: Main

02-07-2011, 08:26 AM

Replies: 282

I must admit, that I'm getting frustrated with perfection

Views: 21,741

Posted By maryjoan

Ditto, ditto!!! I went from making my own...

Ditto, ditto!!! I went from making my own clothes to making blankets, to QUILTING. I make quilts but I am NOT a quilter. Like you, Jill, I make them for kids and nappers to be comforted with. They...

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

02-03-2011, 09:01 AM

Replies: 86

sum up your life 6 words or less

Views: 6,365

Posted By maryjoan

I read Daily Word everyday also. Fear God and...

I read Daily Word everyday also. Fear God and follow His commandments. This is the key to a life of blessings. Love, Quilting Joan.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

02-03-2011, 08:57 AM

Replies: 55

Hi! From Sunny Florida!

Views: 2,032

Posted By maryjoan

Quilting Joan welcomes you. I'm just next door in...

Quilting Joan welcomes you. I'm just next door in Fort Pierce.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

02-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Replies: 55

Hi! From Sunny Florida!

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