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01-14-2014, 07:03 AM
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how to teach beginners to quilt
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how to teach beginners to quilt
I am a volunteer quilting teacher for local sr. center. We are an area of many different ethnic groups and languages. Two new enthusiastic Chinese ladies came in yesterday. One of them spoke good...
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01-13-2014, 06:54 AM
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What is your favorite white fabric?
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I love Kona cotton too. Since scrap quilts are...
I love Kona cotton too. Since scrap quilts are my forte, I like to use what I call neutral fabrics--lots of lights--beiges, whites, creams. It makes the quilt top "sparkle." Was hard at first for...
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01-13-2014, 06:52 AM
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Score!!
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How wonderful!! I love thrift stores too. It's...
How wonderful!! I love thrift stores too. It's like a treasure hunt. Sometimes I drive by the thrift store and it seems to call to me.
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01-13-2014, 06:50 AM
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My very own Thift Store bonus!
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Yay for Thrift stores! There are several in my...
Yay for Thrift stores! There are several in my area. Picked up a plastic "tower" with 10 drawers. Got it for $10 and am happy as a peach. Love Bonnie K. Hunter's scrap savers system and have lots...
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01-13-2014, 06:42 AM
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Setting the Seam...Why?
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I find when I set the seams, it makes them nice...
I find when I set the seams, it makes them nice and flat and when I press from the front, I don't get any unwanted pleats. Remember, "press", not iron.
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04-25-2010, 10:01 PM
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Charity quilts
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I make about 1 quilt a month for Project...
I make about 1 quilt a month for Project Linus--usually about 50x60--the big kids love quilts too! Sew mostly from stash and donated fabs. For backs I piece in lots of colors. One lady suggested...
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04-25-2010, 09:48 AM
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new from California
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Thanks for the nice welcome. I'm in San...
Thanks for the nice welcome. I'm in San Francisco/Bay Area. Love the weather!!
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04-24-2010, 07:46 AM
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my quilts
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Thanks for your nice comments.
Thanks for your nice comments.
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04-24-2010, 07:27 AM
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my quilts
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Have given most away. Favorite pattern is Bright...
Have given most away. Favorite pattern is Bright Hopes and mile-a-minute--both very scrappy.
Blue one is Bright Hopes 6" blocks. Centers are different scraps of white. No sashing, no borders. ...
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04-23-2010, 11:05 PM
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need advice on fusible web
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I like Lite Steam a Seam fusible. Have had...
I like Lite Steam a Seam fusible. Have had trouble with it not adhering and was told it was too old. Now store unused pieces in ziploc bag and no longer have that problem.
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04-23-2010, 10:52 PM
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Stash
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Since I like scrappy quilts, I buy 1/2 to 1 yard...
Since I like scrappy quilts, I buy 1/2 to 1 yard cuts to have lots of variety. Used to buy 3-4 yds. and had too much of the same fabrics. Sometimes I have 20 or more fabrics in one quilt! Someone...
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04-23-2010, 10:26 PM
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Introduce Myself
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Posting picture. This is my sweet "Kitty Kat." ...
Posting picture. This is my sweet "Kitty Kat." He is 12 years old. We rescued him when he was about 9 months old. He is part Maine Coon--a long-haired, handsome fellow. He loves to sit on my...
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04-23-2010, 10:17 PM
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Stash
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Seven years ago, as a new quilter, I took a...
Seven years ago, as a new quilter, I took a "color" class at local quilt shop. We had to bring 3 sets of 40 DIFFERENT fabrics cut into 1-1/2" squares. I dropped the class because I didnt' have 40...
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04-23-2010, 10:09 PM
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new from California
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It's so great to see so many new ones joining the...
It's so great to see so many new ones joining the forum. What a great group of people. I am a recent widow in my 60's. Started quilting when retired and took to it like a duck to water. I think...
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04-23-2010, 10:02 PM
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Hi everyone. I've been reading most of the posts...
Hi everyone. I've been reading most of the posts for last few weeks and think I'd like to join in on some of the discussions. I haven't found a photo to post yet and not sure how to upload it as...
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