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Forum: Main
09-10-2018, 05:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

Illinois, I also found the beginnings of a...

Illinois, I also found the beginnings of a wedding ring quilt along with the original pattern and millions of little squares. All of the fabric is as fragile as the quilt shown in this thread. I...
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

Ok, thanks. I will order some YLI thread online...

Ok, thanks. I will order some YLI thread online then.
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

Joann’s didn’t have the thread you recommended,...

Joann’s didn’t have the thread you recommended, but they had some Guiterman 100% silk that was the perfect color. Will that be ok?
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

Thank you for the wonderful advise. I will do...

Thank you for the wonderful advise. I will do just as you suggested with quilting thread instead of perle. And Hobbs batting with wide quilt back. Thank you! I can’t wait to get started!

I’m at...
Forum: Main
09-08-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

Thank you for your help! I already have one ball...

Thank you for your help! I already have one ball of DMC #8 cream that looks great with the quilt top. The top is 80 x 80. How many balls of thread do you think I will need?

Also, what batting...
Forum: Main
09-08-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,193
Posted By Janan

First timer to hand quilt on 80 yr old quilt top. Need advise!

This is a quilt top done by my MIL, who would be 100 years old this year. The material is very thin, so I don't want to put it through the stress of machine quilting. I've only hand quilted one...
Forum: Pictures
02-07-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,742
Posted By Janan

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Main
02-07-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Posted By Janan

Gorgeous quilt! I can't wait to see what you...

Gorgeous quilt! I can't wait to see what you decide.
Forum: Main
01-26-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

Here is my finished quilt. Photo was taken at...

Here is my finished quilt. Photo was taken at Quilt Country, Lewisville, TX so thank you Quilt Country for your patience and help choosing the fabric for this quilt.

And thank you everyone for...
Forum: Main
01-19-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

Thank you, klswift! I like the idea of a simple...

Thank you, klswift! I like the idea of a simple diamond in the center of the large plain squares. I will experiment with that!

You guys are great!
Forum: Main
01-19-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

Thank you all for the wonderful encouragement and...

Thank you all for the wonderful encouragement and suggestions. It makes my heart warm to read your sweet replies. I just happened to find a cardboard insert that came with some sheets of paper I...
Forum: Pictures
01-18-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,008
Posted By Janan

Beautiful quilt! She will love it!

Beautiful quilt! She will love it!
Forum: Main
01-18-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

Thank you, QuiltE! SusieQOH, I have a white and...

Thank you, QuiltE! SusieQOH, I have a white and silver persian and she looks similar to yours!
Forum: Main
01-18-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

Thank you Nativetexan (so am I)! I may try that!...

Thank you Nativetexan (so am I)! I may try that! Especially if I practice drawing it first. Then I will probably practice on a scrap square. QuiltE, I absolutely love your stitch idea. But I'm...
Forum: Main
01-18-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,257
Posted By Janan

How should I quilt my latest quilt

Hello!

This is a quilt I did for my youngest grandaughter. I have my quilt sandwich ready and now for the hard part. lol

Honestly, this is not where I excel. I have experience with two...
Forum: Main
05-12-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

The backing is Shannon Minky Whimsy Circle Cuddle...

The backing is Shannon Minky Whimsy Circle Cuddle Jewel and I love it! I love all of the suggestions you guys have given me. I've basted the quilt and can't wait to get started!
Forum: Main
05-12-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

The backing material works great! I'm basting...

The backing material works great! I'm basting now and will be ready to quilt (I decided on gray thread), so now I need more answers!

I want to quilt to have a good drape. Doesn't the style of...
Forum: Main
05-09-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

I decided on the black. Of course, one-third way...

I decided on the black. Of course, one-third way through, I wished I had chosen black with a hint of teal or something in it. Overall, I like the way it turned out. I did make one mistake and...
Forum: Main
04-15-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

Oh, my goodness you made this hard! I...

Oh, my goodness you made this hard!

I decided on a simple pattern that I could utilize my fat quarters. I would have bought 1/2 yards if I had thought more carefully, but this pattern does pretty...
Forum: Main
04-13-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

Thank you everybody for your replies. Gee, I...

Thank you everybody for your replies. Gee, I love this forum!

Another choice. The fabrics look so well side by side that I thought of doing a simple block quilt with no sashing or background.
...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-13-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By Janan

Etsy has zillions

Etsy has zillions
Forum: Main
04-13-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,994
Posted By Janan

What color sashing should I use with this purple fabric?

I am planning a quilt for my grandaughter who loves purple and silver, but is a tomboy and doesn't like bright colors. Challenging!

I chose these purples because they had a soft hue. And I am...
Forum: Main
03-17-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,335
Posted By Janan

Thank you, everybody!

Thank you, everybody!
Forum: Main
03-17-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,335
Posted By Janan

How best to quilt around appliqué Q

Hello everybody!

I recently bought this fabric which has an appliqué design on it. I also want to use the giraffe fabric (soft and snuggly) on the back. It may not be a perfect match, but I...
Forum: Pictures
03-17-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,454
Posted By Janan

The pregnancy center I volunteer for...

The pregnancy center I volunteer for (https://mywisechoices.com) a part of Care-Net (https://www.care-net.org) accepts donations of hand made baby quilts. We give them to the young ladies after...
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