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Forum: Main
01-25-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By purpleleaf

Advice? Working with knits for a memory quilt

I'm working on a memory/first year quilt. I wanted to make it out of some of the clothes my daughter wore during her first year. My vision for the project was for it to be a quilt, with a pattern,...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
11-08-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By purpleleaf

Quilt related shops, sights in the San Francisco Area?

I have the opportunity to visit San Francisco in mid-February. I'll be travelling with my husband but he'll be working during the day. I'm not really into "shopping" - unless it's for fabric! I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-01-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,061
Posted By purpleleaf

I wanted to be in for July, but I swear on the...

I wanted to be in for July, but I swear on the June thread it said July was going to be purple! I just went out and bought a purple FQ... and I'm not going to make it back to the store for a while.
...
Forum: Main
06-27-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,720
Posted By purpleleaf

Could you share where you got this pattern. I...

Could you share where you got this pattern. I just got into paper piecing and I love this. I think this would make an adorable baby quilt. The mama isn't finding out what she's having and I struggle...
Forum: Main
06-27-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By purpleleaf

Thank you both for your input!

Thank you both for your input!
Forum: Main
06-27-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By purpleleaf

Thanks for the tip, that is definitely the lowest...

Thanks for the tip, that is definitely the lowest price I've seen on EQ7!

Since you seem to have a background similar to mine - would you mind taking the time to elaborate why EQ7 was counter...
Forum: Main
06-26-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,821
Posted By purpleleaf

I like the colors of the blue one best, the the...

I like the colors of the blue one best, the the proportions of the yellow/orange one much better. It could also be your color choices, but the one you made looks way more 3D to me. I adore this...
Forum: Main
06-26-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By purpleleaf

Quilt Design programs/tips/tricks

I have been designing quilts on paper and using programs like Photoshop for a while, but I know there are programs out there specifically for quilt design that might make the process easier/faster. I...
Forum: Main
06-24-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,030
Posted By purpleleaf

If anybody sees this far down - just curious how...

If anybody sees this far down - just curious how you'd label a quilt for a soon-to-be born baby girl. I was thinking I could put the last name of the parents, as in "baby girl Smith" or...
Forum: Main
06-24-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,030
Posted By purpleleaf

This is actually what prompted me to ask - my...

This is actually what prompted me to ask - my husband is on my case about labeling. And I blew him off until I thought about the quilts that we have around the house that my grandmother made (we know...
Forum: Main
06-23-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,052
Posted By purpleleaf

Very interesting discussion! Mine is...

Very interesting discussion!

Mine is definitely this shape tool thing to make dresden plate quilts. It didn't simplify anything, in fact - I found it made things worse!
Forum: Main
06-23-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,030
Posted By purpleleaf

Labeling your quilts

Do you label your quilts? If so - could you share what you use, what info you include, and how (and when in the process - before quilting or after?) you attach it, please!

I know that every...
Forum: Main
06-16-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By purpleleaf

What's a reasonable price to pay someone to quilt?

I don't have a long arm, and get very frustrated when I quilt anything larger than a twin on my machine. I have this pieced top that I'm really proud of - I designed it myself - but it's not a...
Forum: Main
06-16-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By purpleleaf

Thank you both for the replies! I never even...

Thank you both for the replies!

I never even considered the consequences of washing quilts on the plumbing... it probably should've occurred to me! Glad you mentioned that!
Forum: Main
06-16-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,852
Posted By purpleleaf

I don't have the same machine as you, but I can't...

I don't have the same machine as you, but I can't ever seem to get accurate 1/4" seams. I'll stalk this thread and read the advice! :)

Best of luck to you!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-16-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,260
Posted By purpleleaf

I'm going to definitely join you all for July's!...

I'm going to definitely join you all for July's! I've been struggling with my weight since I was a teenager, and on top of that, I just had two kids back to back. While I did well during my...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-16-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,996
Posted By purpleleaf

That's awesome! My daughter is almost 2 and she...

That's awesome! My daughter is almost 2 and she would L-O-V-E something like that.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-16-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,444
Posted By purpleleaf

I use coconut oil in the solution I mix to put on...

I use coconut oil in the solution I mix to put on the cloth diaper wipes. My son has very sensitive skin and breaks out when I use the store bought baby wipes (even the ones labeled sensitive). When...
Forum: Main
06-16-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By purpleleaf

Rag Quilt - a few questions

I'm making my first rag quilt for a baby shower gift. I'm incredibly pleased how it's turning out, but I'm getting concerned with the level of fraying I'm seeing. I haven't snipped it yet, but I have...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-03-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,687
Posted By purpleleaf

While I completely understand that customer...

While I completely understand that customer service is a part of the job when someone works as a cashier, waitress, etc, I think people who haven't worked in that industry (or in a very long time!)...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-03-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,315
Posted By purpleleaf

Okay, so I have no idea if this is true or not,...

Okay, so I have no idea if this is true or not, but my mom and aunts swear that using lemon scented pledge around places that spiders might gain entrance to your home is a huge deterrent. I guess...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-03-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,315
Posted By purpleleaf

I tried the cornmeal trick last night. I'll go...

I tried the cornmeal trick last night. I'll go out and sprinkle some on the hills I see. We've only lived in this house for a few months and I'm quickly learning that the seals aren't very great. I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-03-2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,315
Posted By purpleleaf

If it got on his hands, it would certainly go in...

If it got on his hands, it would certainly go in his mouth. Everything goes in his mouth at this age. Even as an adult with taste buds that have been "broken in" for years, imagine eating a handful...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-02-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,315
Posted By purpleleaf

Anybody ever use cornmeal to kill ants?

Totally random question - sorry! My MIL insists it works because a friend of a friend told her. I'm convinced I'm just going have a bunch of happy ants that enjoy coming back to my house because I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-02-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,373
Posted By purpleleaf

Hello fellow quilters!

Hello all! I'm Erin, I live in Highland, MI with my husband and 2 kids - 21 months (girl) and 7 months (boy). I've been quilting for about a decade. I've been quilting for just over a decade. I love...
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