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    Forum: Main
    01-14-2014, 07:03 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,253
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2014, 06:54 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 9,039
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2014, 06:52 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,219
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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.
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2014, 06:50 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 6,258
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2014, 06:42 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 13,383
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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.
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2010, 10:01 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 6,395
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    04-25-2010, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,053
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    Thanks for the nice welcome. I'm in San...

    Thanks for the nice welcome. I'm in San Francisco/Bay Area. Love the weather!!
    Forum: Pictures
    04-24-2010, 07:46 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,025
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    Thanks for your nice comments.

    Thanks for your nice comments.
    Forum: Pictures
    04-24-2010, 07:27 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,025
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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. ...
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2010, 11:05 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 5,186
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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.
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2010, 10:52 PM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 7,451
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    04-23-2010, 10:26 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,326
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2010, 10:17 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 5,564
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    04-23-2010, 10:09 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,053
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    04-23-2010, 10:02 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,092
    Posted By quiltyhoop

    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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