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    Search: Posts Made By: Marybeth
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    Forum: Main
    09-23-2008, 06:14 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 4,110
    Posted By Marybeth

    Is it too late? I have 3 wall quilts that need to...

    Is it too late? I have 3 wall quilts that need to be done by early November for my living room. I am procrastinating cuz I never know what quilting pattern to use. Maybe this will help. :roll:
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2008, 06:08 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 2,681
    Posted By Marybeth

    Starting to sound like a broken record but I use...

    Starting to sound like a broken record but I use an adjustable office/computer chair that fits my fanny. Got it 10+yrs ago at Office Depot for about $60.00.
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2008, 04:48 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 5,293
    Posted By Marybeth

    :-) I absolutely love my quilt basting spray. I...

    :-) I absolutely love my quilt basting spray. I learned to use it in my beginning quilting class. My instructor did say that she uses it all the time but has had a couple people with respiratory...
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2007, 11:30 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,820
    Posted By Marybeth

    that is not a thing to be guilty of--- it is a...

    that is not a thing to be guilty of--- it is a thing to be proud of --You are multitasking :wink:

    Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2007, 10:59 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,820
    Posted By Marybeth

    Here's the pictures of my blocks... ...

    Here's the pictures of my blocks...
    Nevermind...tried to upload but I couldn't get it to downsize. Will continue to try.
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2007, 10:34 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,820
    Posted By Marybeth

    I recently made two string quilted blocks for a...

    I recently made two string quilted blocks for a sampler quilt that I am working on and the directions said to choose a block size, mine was 12", and measure diagonally across the middle, cut a strip...
    Forum: Main
    08-02-2007, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,704
    Posted By Marybeth

    I bought my Pfaff Creative 1471 last year from...

    I bought my Pfaff Creative 1471 last year from E-Bay and it came with a warranty and was reconditioned when I bought it. Have had NO problems with it.
    I am a new quilter and besides that never...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2007, 06:36 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 6,146
    Posted By Marybeth

    Japanese beetles are here in Wis too :( ...

    Japanese beetles are here in Wis too :(

    There is a tablet that one can buy and mix with water and spray the outside of the house and they don't come in. It kills them. One man I know scooped up...
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2007, 05:32 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 914
    Posted By Marybeth

    You can cut fabric with rotary cutters when it's...

    You can cut fabric with rotary cutters when it's folded to four thicknesses. Would that help? If your mat is 35' long like mine x4 = 140" long or almost 12 ft long??
    :) Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2007, 08:45 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 6,896
    Posted By Marybeth

    I did a lot of research before buying my Pfaff...

    I did a lot of research before buying my Pfaff last year and I love it :-)

    However I did something unusual, mine is an older one, a creative 1471
    I bought it off of Ebay from a sewing machine...
    Forum: Main
    07-19-2007, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,196
    Posted By Marybeth

    thanks for all the great ideas :-) I live 60...

    thanks for all the great ideas :-)

    I live 60 miles from the nearest city to have a large bookstore like Borders.

    Last night, I bought a Fons and Porters and a Quilt mag, also a Mc Calls that is...
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2007, 11:22 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,196
    Posted By Marybeth

    Thanks for all the good info :D :D :D I...

    Thanks for all the good info :D :D :D

    I think what I will do is buy a copy of 3 or 4 of the most recommended at Wal-Mart and then see if that narrows it down.

    I don't think I have been...
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2007, 06:25 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 5,001
    Posted By Marybeth

    I think it was the realization that I wanted to...

    I think it was the realization that I wanted to quilt and if I waited until I knew everything, then I never would start anything.

    Most quilters are happy to help when one is stuck or confused....
    Forum: Main
    07-17-2007, 03:56 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,196
    Posted By Marybeth

    I have some birthday$$$ to spend and might like a...

    I have some birthday$$$ to spend and might like a quilting magazine.

    Can you tell me which one is your favorite and why??

    thanks,

    Marybeth :D
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2007, 10:50 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 6,421
    Posted By Marybeth

    I would not have thought of straight pins. I...

    I would not have thought of straight pins. I guess I thought they would not be strong enough to hold weight.

    I definitely am going to try this idea :-) How cool is this?

    Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2007, 09:32 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 6,421
    Posted By Marybeth

    this just keeps getting better and better :D :D ...

    this just keeps getting better and better :D :D :D

    when you drew a grid, what markings did you put or do you think are the most helpful?

    one inch blocks, did you mark out 1/2's and 1/4's too...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2007, 04:50 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 6,421
    Posted By Marybeth

    Wow and a great big thank you for the ides. ...

    Wow and a great big thank you for the ides.

    I have read about having a flannel "wall" and had no idea it would be so easy :D :D

    Push pins sound great to me

    Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    07-10-2007, 06:21 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 6,421
    Posted By Marybeth

    Are you talking about the ones with vinyl on one...

    Are you talking about the ones with vinyl on one side. like the ones you can pick up for a couple of bucks at Wal-Mart???

    I have been trying to figure out how to make a design wall area

    Could...
    Forum: Main
    07-10-2007, 04:14 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,061
    Posted By Marybeth

    Wow!!! You are the most splendid web...

    Wow!!!

    You are the most splendid web searcher. I would not have found most of those myself.


    Marybeth :D
    Forum: Main
    07-10-2007, 10:21 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,061
    Posted By Marybeth

    Thank you for the link, yes, pictures often help...

    Thank you for the link, yes, pictures often help when confused

    I 'll check it out and see :-)

    Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2007, 12:36 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,061
    Posted By Marybeth

    Yes, handles are added for a tote bag. I...

    Yes, handles are added for a tote bag.

    I will try your suggestion and let you know :)


    Marybeth
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2007, 10:08 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,061
    Posted By Marybeth

    Has anyone made a "smart bag"? I bought one...

    Has anyone made a "smart bag"?

    I bought one at a quilting shop and got verbal instructions from the shopkeeper but now can't quite remember what to do :oops:

    It basically is iron on stuff like...
    Forum: Main
    07-07-2007, 10:50 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,424
    Posted By Marybeth

    All of my kids(3) were raised with tied quilts...

    All of my kids(3) were raised with tied quilts from crib on. It was the only kind my m-i-l made. I cannot recall any accidents or problems arising. I would keep the stitches short and clipped close...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-07-2007, 10:46 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 714
    Posted By Marybeth

    Sounds like you are in an exciting season of...

    Sounds like you are in an exciting season of change in your life. I am also from Wisconsin, the Southwestern area.

    I totally agree with you that quilting should be kept accessible to all without...
    Forum: Main
    07-02-2007, 08:25 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 17,499
    Posted By Marybeth

    Whoops! :oops: I meant 14" squares. ...

    Whoops! :oops:

    I meant 14" squares.

    Marybeth
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