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    Forum: Main
    11-02-2013, 12:08 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,689
    Posted By mantilla

    combining techniques to make a pictorial quilt

    Hi all,
    I am in the process of designing a pictorial quilt/wall-hanging for a row by row challenge I have entered into & am wondering if it is possible to combine techniques for the overall design....
    Forum: Main
    08-07-2013, 11:44 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 5,665
    Posted By mantilla

    wow, quite a few ideas here ... I will be using...

    wow, quite a few ideas here ... I will be using batting, but its a thinner pellon batting. I think my biggest headache will be the extra seams joining all my strips which will add bulk - because I...
    Forum: Main
    08-07-2013, 12:40 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 5,665
    Posted By mantilla

    using ticking (cotton) fabric for quilt backing

    I have recently made a strip pieced woollen quilt using old clothing & a scarf and I was initially going to back it with a flannelette sheet for warmth.
    Now it is almost finished I wonder about...
    Forum: Main
    05-09-2011, 11:10 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 2,634
    Posted By mantilla

    thanks Quilt Nan - the pattern is quite dramatic...

    thanks Quilt Nan - the pattern is quite dramatic & not too fussy. Gale: thanks for that link (am slowly working my way thru them & there are some good ideas too) Many of those pictures seem (so far)...
    Forum: Main
    05-07-2011, 07:39 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 2,634
    Posted By mantilla

    I am near to finishing a black & white quilt for...

    I am near to finishing a black & white quilt for my soon to be 21 year old son (see this website for a photo of the framed rectangels pattern - http://www.maryquilts.com/framed-rectangles/
    It is...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    03-25-2011, 12:09 AM
    Replies: 301
    Views: 14,676
    Posted By mantilla

    I'm 52 & have been colouring my hair for the last...

    I'm 52 & have been colouring my hair for the last 10 or 12 years - I have/had mid-brown hair & usually coloured this with permanent darker or auburn tones. anyway, over the past year or so have...
    Forum: Main
    11-15-2010, 10:26 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,381
    Posted By mantilla

    I hadnt thought of adding a sashing or border...

    I hadnt thought of adding a sashing or border then re-sizing that to make it all fit - will be far less un-sewing to do than unpicking the 12 9-patches I have wont it!!
    Many thanks for your ideas -...
    Forum: Main
    11-14-2010, 11:14 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,381
    Posted By mantilla

    I thought there might be a reply along these...

    I thought there might be a reply along these lines - I will be doing a bit of un-sewing for the next few days. :)
    Forum: Main
    11-14-2010, 11:06 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,381
    Posted By mantilla

    I have been the lucky recipient of lots of...

    I have been the lucky recipient of lots of Christmas 9 patch blocks, however when I started to check the sizes they are all different & the finished table topper will look so odd (surely??)
    I have a...
    Forum: Main
    10-29-2010, 06:24 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,239
    Posted By mantilla

    I have been on lots (mind you its a great place,...

    I have been on lots (mind you its a great place, very popular & so these are repeat visits to the same retreat) I can highly recommend them - I always go prepared with at least 4 projects (UFO's) or...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2010, 11:21 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,413
    Posted By mantilla

    Do post a photo of your finished name tag when...

    Do post a photo of your finished name tag when your'e done .. I'm sure there will be lots of lovely original tags - what a sweet idea to get everyone going for the summer
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2010, 01:20 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,730
    Posted By mantilla

    I tried the "gifting boxes" & no joy so will have...

    I tried the "gifting boxes" & no joy so will have another think about this. I will try & post a query in the next quilt newsletter sent out & see how I get on there. Thanks
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2010, 01:18 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,007
    Posted By mantilla

    I'e been looking at a Carpenters Square - the one...

    I'e been looking at a Carpenters Square - the one mentioned above, & will be heading away on a Retreat next week, so am going to have a go with this one & will post photos when I'm back.
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2010, 01:17 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,413
    Posted By mantilla

    It certainly makes it easier doesnt it than...

    It certainly makes it easier doesnt it than having that blank brain look when you know you just should know their name .. but can't remember!!
    Name tages should almost be compulsory esp for a middle...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2010, 09:27 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,413
    Posted By mantilla

    I was just thinking today about making a Name Tag...

    I was just thinking today about making a Name Tag for the members of our local Quilt Group & so started wondering if any of you clever ladies out there have done so too. Did you make them as a group...
    Forum: Main
    08-06-2010, 12:08 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,007
    Posted By mantilla

    I have this (crazy ??) idea of making a quilt for...

    I have this (crazy ??) idea of making a quilt for our silver wedding anniversary next year - I'm starting now as I need lots of time, plus its also our sons 21st in the same month next year & he too...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-06-2010, 12:10 AM
    Replies: 85
    Views: 9,869
    Posted By mantilla

    Well done - what lovely colours. I too, have...

    Well done - what lovely colours. I too, have made a Stack & Whack quilt & agree that you need to take your time & be sure before you cut/sew. Don't have lots of jobs on that quilt day!!
    I am sure...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-03-2010, 05:53 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 7,755
    Posted By mantilla

    thanks - its nice to have finished projects to...

    thanks - its nice to have finished projects to show off instead of moving my bags of UFO's around into different spots - I don't think I have enough years left to finish all the started projects &...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-03-2010, 05:48 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 7,755
    Posted By mantilla

    As promised from my intro posting "... I will do...

    As promised from my intro posting "... I will do (get some photos together) soon. Some of my latest stuff is away at a local Club Exhibition but I will sort through some photos this weekend..." ...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2010, 07:22 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 5,960
    Posted By mantilla

    I think I have seen one on Quilters Cache - I...

    I think I have seen one on Quilters Cache - I will have a look & check back :)

    Found it ...
    http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BlackLabBlock.html
    Forum: Main
    07-26-2010, 12:16 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,730
    Posted By mantilla

    bump ... please

    bump ... please
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2010, 06:32 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,730
    Posted By mantilla

    Hi all, I'm on the look-out for a pattern for...

    Hi all,
    I'm on the look-out for a pattern for an Itsy-Bitsy Box - or it could be called an Itty Bitty Box. The one I saw at a recent quilting bee day out was a fabric covered container - about the...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2010, 08:46 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 48,071
    Posted By mantilla

    I have the 6600 & absolutely love it (won it in a...

    I have the 6600 & absolutely love it (won it in a raffle recently !!) I have used the walking foot & am really impressed how it just swings down & back up - so this is really great.
    I have never...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-19-2010, 11:28 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 993
    Posted By mantilla

    Hi, will do (get some photos together) soon. Some...

    Hi, will do (get some photos together) soon. Some of my latest stuff is away at a local Club Exhibition but I will sort through some photos this weekend.
    Many thanks for all your kind messages of...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-17-2010, 08:36 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 993
    Posted By mantilla

    Hi everyone, I'm Lyn from NZ - been quilting...

    Hi everyone,
    I'm Lyn from NZ - been quilting for quite a few years, but have only made a couple of quilts - lots of dolls, bags, cushions ..... so looking forward to "meeting" lots of you & sharing...
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