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Forum: Main
03-11-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,050
Posted By upchurs

I consider some of Joann fabrics as lesser...

I consider some of Joann fabrics as lesser quality. I find that some fabrics with the Joann brand name are not printed straight. I also find that the weave is sometimes off. And Joann doesn't carry...
Forum: Main
12-10-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By upchurs

Quilt Guild Breast Cancer project

I'm looking for ideas for my quilt guild to do for breast cancer month October 2013. I'd like to post a challenge to the group but can't seem to come up with ideas besides use pink fabric. The quilts...
Forum: Pictures
03-12-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 16,785
Posted By upchurs

It isn't ghastly; it's charming. If it were...

It isn't ghastly; it's charming. If it were perfect, it would look machine made. I like the imperfections. It says that someone took the time to do it. Finish it and be proud. In years to come, you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-12-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By upchurs

It's a bone folder for creasing paper regardless...

It's a bone folder for creasing paper regardless of whether it is made of bone, ivory or plastic.
Forum: Main
09-15-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 114,775
Posted By upchurs

Instead of using safety pins on my sandwiches, I...

Instead of using safety pins on my sandwiches, I cut up those long red erasers into small squares, maybe 1/4" to 3/8". I use those on the end of my 2" straight pins. Works similarly to Pinmoors (and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-04-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,315
Posted By upchurs

Patty, you don't need to feel intimidated. I'm...

Patty, you don't need to feel intimidated. I'm not very good. I am not a stickler for perfectly lined seams, and the like, on my quilts. I rather enjoy the little imperfections. Says "lovingly...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-04-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,315
Posted By upchurs

Hi Patty, We are definitely neighbors. I'm in...

Hi Patty,
We are definitely neighbors. I'm in northwest Detroit, Rosedale Park area. Are you familiar with any of the quilt guilds around? I'm part of one that meets in Livonia - GLAAQN. I'm...
Forum: Pictures
06-02-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,727
Posted By upchurs

These are beautiful! All of them. Thank you for...

These are beautiful! All of them. Thank you for sharing them.
Forum: Main
06-01-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,760
Posted By upchurs

Melinda in Tulsa: I only buy them when I...

Melinda in Tulsa:

I only buy them when I have a 40% or 50% off coupon at Joann's. I've looked at them in the Hancock's of Paducah's catalog and they are really expensive but sometimes they do have...
Forum: Main
06-01-2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,760
Posted By upchurs

This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've...

This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've done this one and it is really cute.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
Forum: Main
06-01-2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,760
Posted By upchurs

This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've...

This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've done this one and it is really cute.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
Forum: Main
06-01-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,760
Posted By upchurs

I like jelly rolls and am about to start a quilt...

I like jelly rolls and am about to start a quilt with a set that I bought for about 15.00. I don't pay over 15.00 for jelly rolls. They are all batiks, color coordinated and (I think) very pretty.
...
Forum: Pictures
05-29-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,597
Posted By upchurs

What mistakes?

What mistakes?
Forum: Main
05-29-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,772
Posted By upchurs

Sewslow, I love these fabrics. They're all...

Sewslow, I love these fabrics. They're all gorgeous.
Forum: Main
05-29-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,772
Posted By upchurs

I bought fabric this weekend. I shopped on Friday...

I bought fabric this weekend. I shopped on Friday at Joann's sale. They had the county classic solids on sale and I wanted that for a patriotic quilt I'm planning for charity. I also got backing for...
Forum: Main
05-29-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,080
Posted By upchurs

I switch to a different craft for a while. That's...

I switch to a different craft for a while. That's how I got back into quilting. I got tired of papercrafts.
Forum: Main
05-25-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,580
Posted By upchurs

I got a machine at Costco for 189.00. It's a...

I got a machine at Costco for 189.00. It's a Brother XR9000 and its an impressive machine for the price. It is very lightweight and has 80 different stitches and an alphabet stitch. I carry it to...
Forum: Pictures
05-20-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,523
Posted By upchurs

How wonderful! It's beautiful. Did you use any...

How wonderful! It's beautiful. Did you use any special or different techniques for working with the small pieces? :lol:
Forum: Pictures
05-20-2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,633
Posted By upchurs

This is absolutely adorable. Great job.

This is absolutely adorable. Great job.
Forum: Main
05-20-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,352
Posted By upchurs

I use both the Fiskars and the Olfa 45 mm...

I use both the Fiskars and the Olfa 45 mm cutters. I like the Olfa better because it is more comfortable in my hands. Since I use the Olfa more often, it has seemed to me lately that the blades are...
Forum: Main
05-17-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,788
Posted By upchurs

I think gramadona's is the ugliest. It was...

I think gramadona's is the ugliest. It was actually hard to decide because I like many of the fabrics.

Sylvia
Forum: Pictures
05-07-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,434
Posted By upchurs

I've done QAYG following Marti's method. I don't...

I've done QAYG following Marti's method. I don't really like hand stitching but it did come out nicely. I'm using the cotton theory method for attaching the blocks now.
Forum: Pictures
05-07-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,434
Posted By upchurs

I try to do all of my quilts as QAYG. I think...

I try to do all of my quilts as QAYG. I think you've done a great job on this one. Especially since it was your first using this technique.
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