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10-10-2012, 09:42 AM
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11-04-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 14,221
Posted By quiltpassion

I've done it a few times and really enjoyed it. ...

I've done it a few times and really enjoyed it. I bought a book by Leisure Arts called "100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks" by
Linda Causee. It includes a CD with block sizes 2" to 8" to print out. I...
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11-04-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 14,963
Posted By quiltpassion

Beautiful quilt- lovely colors. I am sure she...

Beautiful quilt- lovely colors. I am sure she will love it!
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10-31-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By quiltpassion

My grand daughter (8 years old) got one for...

My grand daughter (8 years old) got one for Christmas and it was a piece of junk. She used the foot pedal 1 day and it broke. Now she has to use the forward and reverse lever to work it. She has...
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10-27-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,935
Posted By quiltpassion

Congrats on your new purchase and have fun! I...

Congrats on your new purchase and have fun! I bought a new 6600 in August this year and Love, Love, Love it! The only thing I wish it had is a beeping sound to let me know I am running out of bobbin...
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10-10-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By quiltpassion

I have found that my top thread is the problem. ...

I have found that my top thread is the problem. It gets caught in the threading process before you thread your needle and tightens up and everything stops. Check and make sure your top thread is not...
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08-31-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Posted By quiltpassion

Well, I did it. I bought a new quilting machine!...

Well, I did it. I bought a new quilting machine! I bought a Janome 6600P. I have been trying to quilt on a sewing/embroidery machine but was having trouble with the small throat.... I was...
08-25-2011, 05:11 PM
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Views: 10,506
Posted By quiltpassion

Someone told me to drink some cold milk with...

Someone told me to drink some cold milk with about a teaspoon of peanut butter before bedtime. It usually works for me. I also cannot eat or drink anything with caffeine after 6pm and if I snack...
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08-15-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By quiltpassion

It varies by your preference or your pattern. I...

It varies by your preference or your pattern. I have patterns that are 36" square and a few that are 36 x 45 & 40 x 52.

Baby quilts are fun to make.
Forum: Pictures
08-09-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,091
Posted By quiltpassion

This banner is about 60 x 80.[/quote] ...

This banner is about 60 x 80.[/quote]

Thanks so much!
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08-09-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,091
Posted By quiltpassion

Gorgeous! Do you know the approximate size? I'd...

Gorgeous! Do you know the approximate size? I'd love to make one for my church.
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08-07-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,097
Posted By quiltpassion

Great story and awesome quilt - What a great...

Great story and awesome quilt - What a great idea! I am a breast cancer survivor 16 years this year. I love to hear great stories.. Have a wonderful life and keep quilting!
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07-25-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By quiltpassion

Mine was doing this and I found out the thread...

Mine was doing this and I found out the thread was getting caught on the edge of the spool.
Forum: Main
07-22-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By quiltpassion

It's okay. No question is silly if you don't...

It's okay. No question is silly if you don't know the answer. Believe me, I would rather ask a question however silly it is before doing something I would regret later.
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07-22-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By quiltpassion

It's 80%cotton & 20% polyester. It's the same as...

It's 80%cotton & 20% polyester. It's the same as the clothes that have the two in them. To answer your question, yes you can iron it.
Forum: Main
07-19-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By quiltpassion

I just finished a quilt throw with bamboo...

I just finished a quilt throw with bamboo batting. It literally drove me crazy. I didn't wash it first so that might have been the cause, but it shed terribly while I was trying to do machine...
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07-06-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,161
Posted By quiltpassion

Go to quiltmagazine.com and then go to magazines...

Go to quiltmagazine.com and then go to magazines at the bottom. Then click on the FeB/March 2010 issue #109 and I think you can purchase it on line.

I bought different color batiks that I liked. ...
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07-06-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,161
Posted By quiltpassion

The block is called the New Mexico Block the...

The block is called the New Mexico Block the quilt is called Duck, Duck, Goose. If you made one block which consists of 77 pieces, you will have made the New Mexico Block. There are 25 New Mexico...
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07-06-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,161
Posted By quiltpassion

It is called the New Mexico Block and I got the...

It is called the New Mexico Block and I got the pattern out of the QUILT Magazine Feb/March 2010 issue. Page 76 & it is called Duck, Duck, Goose. The quiltmakers were Linda Hahn & Merry May from...
Forum: Pictures
07-04-2011, 04:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,743
Posted By quiltpassion

What about making the sashing with patchwork of...

What about making the sashing with patchwork of maybe 2 1/2" squares of white, pinks, & greens? I would integrate a lot more white squares into it than the other colors. That's just a thought. I do...
Forum: Pictures
07-02-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By quiltpassion

Thanks so much for all your ideas &...

Thanks so much for all your ideas & recommendations. I feel better now and will follow your suggestions! Sounds like dark pink for the bobbin for sure and black for sewing around the cats. Not sure...
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07-02-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By quiltpassion

I am going to stitch in the ditch and sew around...

I am going to stitch in the ditch and sew around each cat on the quilt top. I am thinking of using a transparent thread since there are so many colors on the front. But I can't use transparent...
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07-02-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,161
Posted By quiltpassion

It's the "New Mexico" block. 15" block - 77...

It's the "New Mexico" block. 15" block - 77 pieces in each block. It was very hard. I had to be sure all the pieces and parts were lined up from the beginning of the block to the finished quilt top.
Forum: Pictures
07-01-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,161
Posted By quiltpassion

I posted the quilt top about a month ago but now...

I posted the quilt top about a month ago but now it is back from being machine quilted and the binding is done! Yay! I am pleased on how it turned out. I will be giving it to my granddaughter this...
Forum: Main
06-20-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,291
Posted By quiltpassion

Good for her and good for you for taking the time...

Good for her and good for you for taking the time to show her.
My only daughter isn't interested in sewing either. When my granddaughters came over I had them each sew a tube pillowcase. They didn't...
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