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01-11-2014, 08:46 PM

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Licensed fabric

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Posted By Holice

Licensed fabric

I accidentally happened on to this site. It has all kinds of liscensed fabric. Looks like most sports and teams, cartoons. Etc. From time to time folks ask about this type of fabric. Looks like...

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01-11-2014, 08:35 PM

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"Official" quilt blocks for each state in the USA

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Posted By Holice

I have never considered there to be an "...

I have never considered there to be an " official" state block, if you mean legally adopted. If I were making a state quilt and wanted a representive block, I would look for those printed several...

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01-11-2014, 10:42 AM

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What are these gorgeous blocks?!?

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Posted By Holice

I don't know the name of the blocks but know,the...

I don't know the name of the blocks but know,the quilting in the square blocks with border. It is Queen Charlotte. I designed it for The Stencil company.

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01-11-2014, 07:22 AM

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online shopping for thread

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Posted By Holice

What type thread are you looking for. Would be...

What type thread are you looking for. Would be helpful to know to give good sources for ordering.

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01-11-2014, 07:19 AM

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differences between traditional and modern quilts

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Posted By Holice

Search thru past posts. The subject has been...

Search thru past posts. The subject has been discussed and good info there.

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01-10-2014, 10:42 AM

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shrinkage problem

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Posted By Holice

Fabric sometimes shrinks. That is the nature of...

Fabric sometimes shrinks. That is the nature of the some material made of cotton.

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01-09-2014, 08:21 PM

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Male looking for advice on first quilt for mother

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Posted By Holice

Your machine manual should give you stitch...

Your machine manual should give you stitch settings. Often it is preference with each quilter.

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01-09-2014, 03:08 AM

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foundation vs paper

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Posted By Holice

The foundation printed on fabric is " Foundation...

The foundation printed on fabric is " Foundation By The Yard" from Benartex. There are about 18 different designs each making a small quilt or wall hanging of about 36 x 40".

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01-08-2014, 07:20 PM

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Paducah Quilt show

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Posted By Holice

Check hotels across the river in Illinois

Check hotels across the river in Illinois

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01-08-2014, 06:56 PM

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Titles for Military Quilts -- need suggestions

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Posted By Holice

How about "Guiding Stars" to celebrate his new...

How about "Guiding Stars" to celebrate his new life path. To celebrate what is to be and not what has been.

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01-08-2014, 11:18 AM

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Marking your quilts.

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Posted By Holice

but......Charlotte Warr Anderson tested the Fixon...

but......Charlotte Warr Anderson tested the Fixon pens and say they should not be used. So two quilters/teachers/designers of considerable reputation in the field have differing opinions.

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01-08-2014, 04:57 AM

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Marking your quilts.

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Posted By Holice

Every quilter has a favorite. What works for one...

Every quilter has a favorite. What works for one doesn't always work for another. I believe markers have to be tested to find a satisfactory marker. I am also surprised at those who love the...

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01-07-2014, 06:35 PM

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Marking your quilts.

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Posted By Holice

Ceramic mechanical in white, multi- pastel chalk...

Ceramic mechanical in white, multi- pastel chalk pencil in white and light gray only, magic chalk in pounce pad. I recommend staying away from fixon and any color chalk.

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01-07-2014, 04:44 PM

Replies: 14

Machine quilting

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Posted By Holice

Buy arm space.

Buy arm space.

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01-07-2014, 05:07 AM

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Quilting designs to use with embroidery machine.

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Posted By Holice

Try. Www.quiltingstencils.com. They have several...

Try. Www.quiltingstencils.com. They have several disks of single line design cd's for quilting on the embroidery machine

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01-06-2014, 12:36 PM

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What's the best way to find a specific fabric?

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Posted By Holice

It looks like a batik. I would send the picture...

It looks like a batik. I would send the picture to someone such as. Batiks Plus or other company that specializes in batiks.

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01-06-2014, 12:25 PM

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Baby Blanket - remove selvages or not

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Posted By Holice

Yes remove. It will shrink differently.

Yes remove. It will shrink differently.

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01-06-2014, 11:39 AM

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Should there be multiple goals when teaching classes?

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Posted By Holice

Jkaczor........I suggest you discuss this with...

Jkaczor........I suggest you discuss this with the instructor...if possible... before the class in order to avoid embarrassing
situation at the class. I would appreciate it as an instructor. It...

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01-06-2014, 07:47 AM

Replies: 10

marking pen mishap

Views: 1,664

Posted By Holice

no it is most likely set with the heat. Folks...

no it is most likely set with the heat. Folks forget that even if the marks disappear that the chemical is still in the fabric. It must be washed out. Sorry but don't know a solution to the...

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01-06-2014, 12:13 AM

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Alum. Foil replacing batting in doll quilts.

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Posted By Holice

I found one reference to using an insulated...

I found one reference to using an insulated batting and the word " foil" substance in the insulation was used.logic tells me this is a misinterpretation of something. Alumnimum foil is not batting. ...

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01-05-2014, 08:08 PM

Replies: 34

Quilt kit. Now what?

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Posted By Holice

I will highlight key parts of the instructions so...

I will highlight key parts of the instructions so I don't miss a step or overlook critical details.

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01-05-2014, 06:52 PM

Replies: 79

Quarter of an Inch

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Posted By Holice

It is a manufactured product with 10000' s...

It is a manufactured product with 10000' s stamped out. It is like any product. It must be checked to be sure. Don't assume it is accurate.

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01-05-2014, 10:20 AM

Replies: 5

Thread

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Posted By Holice

Check out superior threads website. Detailed...

Check out superior threads website. Detailed description tthere

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01-05-2014, 07:15 AM

Replies: 17

question about binding

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Posted By Holice

Some basic info missing.... Using walking foot?...

Some basic info missing....
Using walking foot?
What size now cutting binding.
What size you want the binding.
Is top pieced .
Do you have borders.
Do u only have 1/4 inch on edge..

This...

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01-05-2014, 06:27 AM

Replies: 22

teaching quilting or to soon?

Views: 3,036

Posted By Holice

The National Quilting Association has a...

The National Quilting Association has a publication " teaching beginning quiltmaking". Check out their web site. Unless you are very confident in your ability, I am not sure it is a good idea. I...

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