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Forum: Main
10-30-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,070
Posted By KathyKat

Here's one I did for an Air Force veteran. I...

Here's one I did for an Air Force veteran. I ordered some Air Force fabric from e-Quilter to add to my RWB scraps.
Forum: Main
10-07-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,119
Posted By KathyKat

I only ever use my cutting mats to square up my...

I only ever use my cutting mats to square up my blocks and that works fine for me.
Forum: Main
10-07-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,388
Posted By KathyKat

There's a silicone spray for your machine bed...

There's a silicone spray for your machine bed that can be purchased from Hancock fabric store and probably some online sites. I lightly spray my machine bed which helps the fabric move much smoother...
10-05-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,954
Posted By KathyKat

Loved this!! And those are the top 10 reasons I...

Loved this!! And those are the top 10 reasons I want one. I lived with an aunt my freshman year of college and sewed on her treadle all the time and loved it!
Forum: Main
10-05-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,516
Posted By KathyKat

I loved reading the history of some of the most...

I loved reading the history of some of the most popular quilts...thanks for posting the links!
Forum: Main
10-05-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,454
Posted By KathyKat

I agree with this idea.

I agree with this idea.
Forum: Main
10-04-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,650
Posted By KathyKat

I use all different kinds of batting depending on...

I use all different kinds of batting depending on how thin or heavy and how soft I want the quilt. I wash every quilt after it's finished without detergent in warm water with a color catcher. My...
Forum: Main
10-04-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,446
Posted By KathyKat

I've been making quilts for almost 5 yrs now and...

I've been making quilts for almost 5 yrs now and have one table runner and 3 quilts, all the rest I've given away or sold. Everytime I think I'm making a quilt for myself, one of my family members...
Forum: Pictures
09-23-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,699
Posted By KathyKat

It's a beautiful quilt! The quilting is really...

It's a beautiful quilt! The quilting is really pretty too!
Forum: Main
09-23-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,146
Posted By KathyKat

I tell my recipients to feel free to use the...

I tell my recipients to feel free to use the quilt and not to worry about wear and tear. I'll repair it if it ever needs it and if it gets beyond repair, I'll make them a new one. however, if someone...
Forum: Main
09-23-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,316
Posted By KathyKat

Do the quilt your way and I'm sure it will be...

Do the quilt your way and I'm sure it will be beautiful. Don't compare yourself to others, although that is sometimes easier said than done. I don't usually ask advice, I just do it my way. Post a...
Forum: Main
09-11-2014, 06:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,488
Posted By KathyKat

I made one 96" x 110" for my queen bed to make...

I made one 96" x 110" for my queen bed to make sure it fit the depth of the mattress with a couple inches to spare. It just covers the depth if I make sure it's centered on the width of the bed...
Forum: Main
09-07-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,361
Posted By KathyKat

Hooray for you! This board is wonderful.:)

Hooray for you! This board is wonderful.:)
Forum: Main
09-07-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,693
Posted By KathyKat

Same here. It really works slick .

Same here. It really works slick .
Forum: Main
09-07-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,809
Posted By KathyKat

I belong to a quilt group at our winter place...

I belong to a quilt group at our winter place that makes charity quilts (700 last yr!) and only used donated fabric. Some of it is pretty ugly to me. But I can tell you that the people that get them...
Forum: Main
09-07-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,224
Posted By KathyKat

I dont have many tools but 2 items I have that I...

I dont have many tools but 2 items I have that I love but aren't absolutely necessary is the Shape Cutter Ruler, it makes cutting strips of fabric so easy. Also I have the Olfa 12" square rotating...
Forum: Main
09-07-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,192
Posted By KathyKat

I dont get quilty gifts except for one year my...

I dont get quilty gifts except for one year my son went to an LQS and bought a beautiful fat qtr set of fabric . However I have gotten bags of fabric and other sewing items given to me when friends'...
Forum: Pictures
09-04-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,648
Posted By KathyKat

How pretty! Congratulations to her! She deserves...

How pretty! Congratulations to her! She deserves the ribbons for sure.
Forum: Recipes
09-02-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,094
Posted By KathyKat

I slice them about 1/2 to 3/4" thick with peel...

I slice them about 1/2 to 3/4" thick with peel on. Then I dip in an egg and milk mixture and then in some seasoned bread crumbs and fry in oil. Another healthier version that I love is to slice the...
09-02-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,846
Posted By KathyKat

We go to to the Rio Grand Valley in TX for the...

We go to to the Rio Grand Valley in TX for the winter and last year it was chillier than usual but still plenty of great swimming days. People down there were complaining about how cold it was but I...
Forum: Main
09-01-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,427
Posted By KathyKat

E-Quilter is especially good for finding theme...

E-Quilter is especially good for finding theme fabrics.
Forum: Main
09-01-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,173
Posted By KathyKat

How about a Grandmother's Flower Garden. You can...

How about a Grandmother's Flower Garden. You can use a huge variety of fabrics for this and then applique the flowers to a white or neutral background and make the quilt any size you want. It would...
08-31-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By KathyKat

Wow! I never heard of them before so thanks for...

Wow! I never heard of them before so thanks for the information and link to some pictures. They are beautiful!!
Forum: Pictures
08-31-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,987
Posted By KathyKat

So neat and tidy looking strip blocks! Love them!...

So neat and tidy looking strip blocks! Love them! I have to do this but my scrap strips are all different widths. So I'm thinking about putting a black strip in the center as you did with the white...
Forum: Main
08-31-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,736
Posted By KathyKat

I agree with sewnoma. I like so many different...

I agree with sewnoma. I like so many different types of quilts and quilting. I've made heavily quilted ones, tied quilts, SITD, and barely quilted. I quilt what makes me happy and what I think the...
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