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Forum: Pictures
10-03-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you everyone, for all the kind words. :) ...

Thank you everyone, for all the kind words. :) My first post here was to ask about thread color, and I got so much guidance on things I hadn't even considered yet. I had read blogs, and watched...
Forum: Pictures
10-02-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Posted By imagirlgeek

The Walking Dead Quilt

I finally finished my first quilt, and feline fanatic suggested I post it here. Thanks to all the wonderful advice I got here, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. And now I can't wait to...
Forum: Main
10-01-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you! The guidance I got here was...

Thank you! The guidance I got here was outstanding, and made the difference between finishing the quilt and throwing the sewing machine and all my supplies out the window.

Stepson hasn't seen...
Forum: Main
10-01-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Hi All! It's been a while, but I just finished...

Hi All! It's been a while, but I just finished this quilt and I wanted to share the end result. I'm quite happy with it, considering it's my first one, and couldn't have done it without all the...
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I've seen a lot of people online who love the...

I've seen a lot of people online who love the variegated thread. I'll have to check those out!
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Good idea! I could actually make use of the...

Good idea! I could actually make use of the embroidery option on my machine to make a nice label!
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Haha! I know how that is! There is a meme out...

Haha! I know how that is! There is a meme out there for crochet that says something like, "You know you are addicted to crochet when you've watched 3 seasons of a tv show but have no idea what any...
Forum: Main
07-16-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I admit I just had to look up what 'couching'...

I admit I just had to look up what 'couching' is...I'm in LOVE with that technique! It's taking everything in me not to go do that right now! I know I'm not ready now, but expect that I will be...
Forum: Main
07-16-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you! I am learning so many techniques with...

Thank you! I am learning so many techniques with this quilt, and am continually amazed at all the options available.
Forum: Main
07-16-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I was thinking that hand quilting might be...

I was thinking that hand quilting might be something fun to try. I haven't looked into it too much, just scanned through a couple of videos so far. I thought that would be a way to continue working...
Forum: Main
07-16-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I think I'm going to order a few different...

I think I'm going to order a few different options of the mono thread. YLI, Sulky, and Superior Threads. Maybe get a mix of clear and smoke. You can never have too much thread, right? I have...
Forum: Main
07-15-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you! There is something extremely relaxing...

Thank you! There is something extremely relaxing about cutting perfectly uniform pieces of fabric. Looking back, if I could change anything, I would have been more selective about where I made my...
Forum: Main
07-15-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Good to know! I had read someplace that it's...

Good to know! I had read someplace that it's also not a good idea to use straight black or straight white thread, but didn't really explain why. I struggled with that because I have so much black...
Forum: Main
07-15-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

It HAS been fun!! I've always thought of...

It HAS been fun!! I've always thought of quilting as more of a social activity. Probably because my grandmother and her sisters used to get together once a year and spend all the time quilting. ...
Forum: Main
07-15-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I read a lot about batting, and put my hands on...

I read a lot about batting, and put my hands on different kinds at 2 different local stores before I actually bought. Hobbs had the best consistent reviews. Nice to have my choice validated by...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Wow! Thank you for all the tips, and for taking...

Wow! Thank you for all the tips, and for taking the time to draw out the lines!

For the batting, I got Heirloom 80/20. I got enough to make a queen, but the quilt will end up between a throw...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Funny you mention cotton. I went through my...

Funny you mention cotton. I went through my stash of embroidery thread and the grays I have are too dark. So I ordered some 50wt cotton. I found a pack of 4, all different shades of light to...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you for all the great advice! This is my...

Thank you for all the great advice! This is my very first time quilting anything after years of admiring quilts from afar. I spray basted my first row, but thinking I might use pins on the others. ...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Machine quilt...a row at a time. I think if I...

Machine quilt...a row at a time. I think if I tried to hand quilt, it would take me years to finish. Wait...does anyone hand and machine quilt? Like on the same quilt? With some parts machine...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you! *Running off to learn how to stitch...

Thank you! *Running off to learn how to stitch in the ditch*
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

I'm not sure, actually. I know it won't hang on...

I'm not sure, actually. I know it won't hang on the wall because all the wall space is taken up by Walking Dead posters :eek:, but at the same time I know it won't be getting a lot of wear and tear...
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Oh! I like that idea! I like that a lot!

Oh! I like that idea! I like that a lot!
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

Thank you! I have a lot of machine embroidery...

Thank you! I have a lot of machine embroidery thread that is a 50 weight. I'll give that a shot! I didn't even think to try a finer thread.
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,836
Posted By imagirlgeek

1st Quilt: Thread color advice

Hello all!

For some reason, I watched a few videos, read a few blogs, and decided I could make a quilt. ;) I blame all of you for making it look so easy. haha

So here I am weeks later, after...
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