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Forum: Main
10-30-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,646
Posted By Crafty Grandma

Ok so it looks like ripping is old school , I was...

Ok so it looks like ripping is old school , I was ripping because that's what my grandmother taught me to do. Thanks everyone for you help, will save a lot of time :thumbup:
Forum: Main
10-27-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,646
Posted By Crafty Grandma

do you wrip before or after washing?

Never use to prewash my fabric, until I had that awful experience when the finished top is washed and one color shrinks so much you wind up taking every piece out. Will not mention where I purchased...
Forum: Main
10-24-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,540
Posted By Crafty Grandma

thanks for asking this question, I wanted to know...

thanks for asking this question, I wanted to know the answer also. Just love blue basting.
Forum: Main
09-20-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,319
Posted By Crafty Grandma

To answer the question yes, every day. I too am...

To answer the question yes, every day. I too am retired :o, and usually get the house work done in the AM, then up to the sewing room to have fun. I would probably get more quilting/embroidering...
Forum: Main
09-08-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,921
Posted By Crafty Grandma

You can do it, and I see why you love it. So...

You can do it, and I see why you love it. So beautiful would love to try it but is above my skill level .....for now. maybe in a few months of making some simple quilts, when my tringles actually...
Forum: Main
09-06-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,222
Posted By Crafty Grandma

I have two favorites, "if you don't ask the...

I have two favorites,
"if you don't ask the answer is always no"
and my grandchildren's favorite "don't worry it will be better before your married"
Forum: Main
08-30-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,692
Posted By Crafty Grandma

thanks everyone for you suggestions. I tried the...

thanks everyone for you suggestions. I tried the doodle paper and it worked great.
Have a great day everyone :thumbup:
Forum: Main
08-26-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,692
Posted By Crafty Grandma

thanks everyone, I called our local new paper and...

thanks everyone, I called our local new paper and they do not sell the ends of the rolls. We use to get them in Pa. I love the doodle pad idea have one in the car, I keep for the grandsons :cool:. ...
Forum: Main
08-26-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,692
Posted By Crafty Grandma

I do to Annette, and have to admit I recycle the...

I do to Annette, and have to admit I recycle the paper. I keep a brown paper bag where all the paper scraps go then into the recycle bin along with any cotton thread and scraps that are too small...
Forum: Main
08-26-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,692
Posted By Crafty Grandma

Cool paper piercing what weight paper do you use?

As a new quilter I love paper piercing, my blocks come out (almost) square and the points on the triangles have improved 100%. Also there are so many great patterns to use up the scraps. My...
Forum: Main
08-15-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,803
Posted By Crafty Grandma

Have you used this method and quilted on a long...

Have you used this method and quilted on a long arm? Sounds like a method I would like to try.
Forum: Main
08-14-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,100
Posted By Crafty Grandma

I did wash the flannel before I embroidered the...

I did wash the flannel before I embroidered the squares as I had a very bad experience with shrinking and the embroidery puckered. Thanks everyone for you suggestions and inspiration.
Forum: Main
08-14-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,100
Posted By Crafty Grandma

thanks everyone I'll let you know how it turns...

thanks everyone I'll let you know how it turns out.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-14-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By Crafty Grandma

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and warm...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and warm welcome. Looking forward to being part of such a great community.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-14-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By Crafty Grandma

I'm from PA also now living in sunny California....

I'm from PA also now living in sunny California. Grew up in Levittown, but was born in Pittsburgh. GO STEELERS.
Forum: Main
08-14-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,100
Posted By Crafty Grandma

quilt of mixed material

has anyone ever made a quilt of mixed materials? I love machine embroidering on flannel but want to use cotton to put my quilt together. I don't think there would be a problem but want to ask...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-14-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By Crafty Grandma

new to board so excited

Hi my name is Cynthia, have been attempting to quilt for about 3 years. Now that I'm retired and have more time am looking forward to completing some quilts my Mom started. She passed away in...
Forum: Main
08-09-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,988
Posted By Crafty Grandma

I like the third one also. Hope you post a pic....

I like the third one also. Hope you post a pic. When completed:)
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