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    Forum: Pictures
    07-18-2015, 07:42 PM
    Replies: 90
    Views: 21,099
    Posted By maxi

    What a good way to use up scrap fabric. I love it.

    What a good way to use up scrap fabric. I love it.
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2015, 07:39 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 5,417
    Posted By maxi

    I think the backing should speak to the front....

    I think the backing should speak to the front. Think of the corner of the quilt folding up onto the quilt. Would they go together? It is one quilt. I buy my backing fabric after the top is finished....
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-03-2015, 08:11 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,249
    Posted By maxi

    I have had that problem before and it was the...

    I have had that problem before and it was the stabilizer. I went from tear away to regular stabilizer and used a heavy spray of 505 temporary spray adhesive for the hat. Once it is stable it should...
    Forum: Main
    03-28-2015, 07:31 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,963
    Posted By maxi

    A friend bought an IKEA kitchen cabinet w/o a...

    A friend bought an IKEA kitchen cabinet w/o a top. Her husband put a board on top and she padded and covered it for an ironing surface. She has soft closing drawers and a drawer that slides inside...
    Forum: Mission: Organization
    03-28-2015, 07:21 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 7,361
    Posted By maxi

    Take him to look at Koala and other brands first....

    Take him to look at Koala and other brands first. That gives him ideas on what you need. Then I'd say the 4X6 idea is great. Mine is too big. By that I mean I didn't need much table on the right...
    Forum: Main
    03-28-2015, 07:09 PM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 8,155
    Posted By maxi

    I go to the nearest fire station or police...

    I go to the nearest fire station or police station to pin my quilts. I just call ahead to be sure I can use it. No more crawling around on the floor. I use binder clips to no clips and basting spray....
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2011, 08:57 PM
    Replies: 125
    Views: 15,621
    Posted By maxi

    Get a cheap panel and sandwich that. Start by...

    Get a cheap panel and sandwich that. Start by following the lines of the objects on the panel then fill in the background. Helps you practice your hands as well as your eyes. One more thing, if...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-12-2011, 08:26 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 2,243
    Posted By maxi

    Oops I forgot to change my avatar for February.

    Oops I forgot to change my avatar for February.
    Forum: Pictures
    02-12-2011, 08:23 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 2,243
    Posted By maxi

    I love the finished product. Thanks for the...

    I love the finished product. Thanks for the link. I would like to see the other two. I just might need to make one of these.
    Forum: Main
    02-06-2011, 06:38 PM
    Replies: 126
    Views: 13,676
    Posted By maxi

    Mine don't stay sharp very long. I guess that...

    Mine don't stay sharp very long. I guess that doesn't matter when they are cheap.
    Forum: Main
    02-06-2011, 06:31 PM
    Replies: 110
    Views: 17,394
    Posted By maxi

    I made a phone book quilt from them. I don't...

    I made a phone book quilt from them. I don't have a photo of it yet because I am still quilting it but you can Google phone book quilt to see how it is done.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-28-2011, 03:54 PM
    Replies: 144
    Views: 9,217
    Posted By maxi

    I think you know your own limitations. Just $4...

    I think you know your own limitations. Just $4 at Walmart? Quit worrying about it and enjoy making the quilt. Get the batting with a coupon another time and the back another. I have been bothered...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-28-2011, 03:40 PM
    Replies: 116
    Views: 15,006
    Posted By maxi

    Gotta try that one. Good job.

    Gotta try that one. Good job.
    Forum: Pictures
    01-24-2011, 10:17 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,476
    Posted By maxi

    What a fun project to be involved with. Can't...

    What a fun project to be involved with. Can't wait to see the quilts.
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2011, 12:38 PM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 12,261
    Posted By maxi

    Not in Washington either.

    Not in Washington either.
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2011, 12:36 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 10,552
    Posted By maxi

    http://www.quilterstv.com/ ...

    http://www.quilterstv.com/

    http://quiltwithus.connectingthreads.com/

    Two of my favorite for free tutorials. These would be great for new quilters.
    Forum: Pictures
    01-11-2011, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 281
    Views: 21,040
    Posted By maxi

    I started a list last fall with 36 things I need...

    I started a list last fall with 36 things I need to finish before purchasing more. I have been able to cross off 10. I think you won the prize for the most projects in progress. I am also a...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 02:09 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 7,446
    Posted By maxi

    Turn the computer off each time you quit to do...

    Turn the computer off each time you quit to do anything. That keeps me from just going on so easily. My son says that is actually good for the computer too. Cleans things up when it reboots. Who...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 02:04 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 11,050
    Posted By maxi

    I was taught to do all the vertical lines...

    I was taught to do all the vertical lines together then the horizontal. Not to try to turn the quilt around as you go. That causes puckers for sure. That way you can start on one side and go to...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 01:57 PM
    Replies: 181
    Views: 16,001
    Posted By maxi

    HELP by the Beatles.

    HELP by the Beatles.
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 01:55 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 12,342
    Posted By maxi

    I think this quilt will be beautiful on both...

    I think this quilt will be beautiful on both sides. I like the whole cloth look on the back. But by all means don't use variegated thread. I did that on a plain colored back and it looks awful....
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 130
    Views: 12,939
    Posted By maxi

    That is hard to take. I don't like the local...

    That is hard to take. I don't like the local chain fabric store but with their 50% off coupons maybe I can just double the fabric when I use it?

    Or how about Connecting Threads? Or other...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 8,897
    Posted By maxi

    Can't wait to see what you got. How exciting.

    Can't wait to see what you got. How exciting.
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 01:39 PM
    Replies: 146
    Views: 15,780
    Posted By maxi

    I use the serger to serge the ends to wash...

    I use the serger to serge the ends to wash fabric, to do garment construction, and in the rolled hem mode a lot. But have not used it for quilting. At our local quilt shop they actually do a serger...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2011, 11:55 AM
    Replies: 144
    Views: 18,469
    Posted By maxi

    I got those for Christmas. You will love them.

    I got those for Christmas. You will love them.
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