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12-08-2019, 07:22 PM
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Got a question and tell me what to do
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You could add a small tree on the right or left...
You could add a small tree on the right or left and then the sky. Looking good. Our quilt guild is planning to have our quilt show in 2020 also. Hard work for a lot of us. I am to make pin...
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06-17-2019, 08:11 PM
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Turning antique embroidery into an heirloom quilt -- help!
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I have been buying up old, some with holes, some...
I have been buying up old, some with holes, some with spots, linen and embroidery. I have cut the large, maybe 5" hexagons out of good white fabric and I will put the white and off-white lace and...
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03-02-2019, 08:04 PM
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after 56 years of marriage,having to downsize
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I feel exactly opposite from most of you. I am...
I feel exactly opposite from most of you. I am 77 and I plan to live till 95. Why can't I enjoy my Mother's beautiful dishes and my fabric till I am gone. My kids feel I should get rid of...
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02-04-2019, 08:11 PM
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Expectation revisited.. then revisited again..
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It took me 3 months to make my daughter's DWR for...
It took me 3 months to make my daughter's DWR for her wedding and then I sent it out to be hand quilted. I had templates from someone and cut a bunch of pieces and boxed them so not to lose the...
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01-08-2019, 07:57 PM
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Handquilting ideas
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You could run a line of green only on the back...
You could run a line of green only on the back with the tigers walking on the green line. I would do it before you put the back on.
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01-08-2019, 07:50 PM
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College quilt
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I am doing the same but my DGSon's college does...
I am doing the same but my DGSon's college does not have licensed fabric, only the blue and gold colors. I have not even started his because his eagle project is finished and I have to make a quilt...
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01-06-2019, 09:29 PM
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Gorgeous fabric ... but what to do LOL
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QuilterGary just had written about a black &...
QuilterGary just had written about a black & white quilt and the quilters on here gave him a few sites to look at. Please go there and maybe you will find a few ideas too. Your fabric is beautiful...
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01-06-2019, 09:22 PM
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I need help designing a wall hanging
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Take one of those patchwork hearts and reverse...
Take one of those patchwork hearts and reverse it. Put the patchwork on the outside of the heart, very colorful, and then inside the plain white heart itself put your words. I want to paint a barn...
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01-06-2019, 09:11 PM
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Snowball help
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Some people just use a square patch in the...
Some people just use a square patch in the corner, sew, and then trim even.
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01-06-2019, 09:08 PM
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Organizing Buttons
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Look for the specialty buttons, the ones from the...
Look for the specialty buttons, the ones from the Navy P coats with the anchor on from WW2. Also, some of the metal buttons will have certain names on. I really like the old Victorian ones with...
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01-05-2019, 05:20 PM
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Home made quilting frame for home sewing machine
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Before you take the time to build it, especially...
Before you take the time to build it, especially if you are not handy with tools, check out the one that John Flynn has.
I believe that is his name. He uses PVC pipes. I saw him in action at a...
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01-05-2019, 04:39 PM
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Your thoughts/ideas ...
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You could make a window with it, or an arched bay...
You could make a window with it, or an arched bay window. It could be the garden outside. Or if you are into making valances, I would make valances for a kitchen, bath or inside porch. And pillows,...
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01-02-2019, 07:37 PM
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Thread tension list
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I noted if you are having problems with tension...
I noted if you are having problems with tension on a Tiara sit down go to this site: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM Itis by Jamie Wallen (?) Maybe you can get something out of it...
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12-31-2018, 10:36 PM
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Can this quilt be saved?
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We have discussed this at our guild. One of the...
We have discussed this at our guild. One of the girls has taken classes at a local museum and they use Orvis soap. It is bought at the harness shop and is basically used for kids who are entering...
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12-22-2018, 09:49 PM
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Question about vintage Singer/foot pedal
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I would look at the foot petal too and see if...
I would look at the foot petal too and see if something is hung up there, maybe some cat hair or dust off the floor.
Hope you find out what is wrong.
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12-22-2018, 09:47 PM
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Kenmore 117.959
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I think they would work. Measure the width...
I think they would work. Measure the width between the screws that hold the machine into the table. If they match, you are okay. If not, you can drill new holes to match. We did this on a machine...
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12-18-2018, 09:11 PM
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unknown cabinet
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Go to facebook.com/marketplace in Philadelphia...
Go to facebook.com/marketplace in Philadelphia and check out some of their machines. I think I just saw one on there with that particular door. I never saw one before. All kinds are coming up...
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12-18-2018, 08:17 PM
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MSQC Retreats
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I would call them or send an email and find out. ...
I would call them or send an email and find out. I am sure they will get back to you.
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12-16-2018, 08:13 PM
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Binding corners?
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If you are putting the quilt into a show, I...
If you are putting the quilt into a show, I believe they require them to be sewn.
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12-13-2018, 07:03 PM
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Barn quilt pattern
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I would check pinterest.com out. Just type in...
I would check pinterest.com out. Just type in "barn quilts" and there are literally thousands. I have made some and my favorite one is the Dresden plate and the tumbling blocks, the folded star...
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12-13-2018, 05:10 PM
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Long elf hats from afghan and skirt
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Long elf hats from afghan and skirt
I need help ASAP. I have a small afghan like 20" x 30" and want to make a long elf hat for my 26 yr old GD. She also wants one for her BBF which I got a long plaid skirt to make his. The off-white...
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12-11-2018, 06:59 PM
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A 'get by' 9 degree ruler substitute?
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If you have an Ace Hardware or a True Value...
If you have an Ace Hardware or a True Value Hardware store, they may cut one for you. I would go there and ask.
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12-11-2018, 06:49 PM
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wool mats and starch?
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I really like the workbench table at Harbor...
I really like the workbench table at Harbor Freight. I think it runs 159 but goes on sale for $129. It has 2 drawers underneath and a shelf. You could put more shelves under it or put those...
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12-11-2018, 06:44 PM
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Oh dear I have no idea where to go with this
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I have that machine but never sewed on it. I...
I have that machine but never sewed on it. I collect little machines. I feel at 10 years old she is ready for a grown up machine. I would cut up some 4" squares for one quilt, maybe 6" squares for...
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12-10-2018, 12:40 PM
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Spied Featherweight suitcase
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ragamuffin
Use the address that Ourworkbench used to find...
Use the address that Ourworkbench used to find it. Please check it out anyway if you have time. Enjoy!
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