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Forum: Recipes
Yesterday, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By Iceblossom

We were not really a Mac & Cheese family -- in...

We were not really a Mac & Cheese family -- in general, most homemade mac & cheese has been sadly lacking for me, a pasty mess and not much cheese. But I still groove on artificially orange Kraft. ...
Forum: Main
04-25-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By Iceblossom

I went through a period of making placements,...

I went through a period of making placements, typically just using prequilted fabric and putting on a binding. To be honest, I used a favorite oval placement of mine as a pattern. I've found many of...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-25-2024, 04:27 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,776
Posted By Iceblossom

As I am finishing up my "Tropical Eclipse: Eye...

As I am finishing up my "Tropical Eclipse: Eye Protection Required" quilt from tropical prints, I found a huge piece (8-9 yards) of a very nice but poly blend of some sort, hot pink and floral. One...
Forum: Main
04-25-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Iceblossom

As Tom Petty sang, the waiting is the hardest...

As Tom Petty sang, the waiting is the hardest part.

When I pull up that machine, I'm seeing delivery times around 1-2 weeks, probably going ground.

But in bad news, when I pull it up on Amazon,...
Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 04:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By Iceblossom

Good sleuthing, Polkweed! It is probably...

Good sleuthing, Polkweed!

It is probably good to mention that many places (particularly on line) only cut in 1/4 yard increments. Your local shop may have more flexibility in terms of 1/3 yard...
Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 03:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By Iceblossom

Not a lawyer but -- There are two main...

Not a lawyer but --

There are two main issues, one is "personal use" -- if you can draw it you can copy it down to the fabrics used, but you can't sell it. The second is that most blocks are in...
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By Iceblossom

Ready for more math or math explanation? To...

Ready for more math or math explanation?

To figure out the percentage which you already knew was "about half" the mathematical approach is to divide the number of blocks you want as opposed to...
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By Iceblossom

That's a pretty cool pattern. At first I thought...

That's a pretty cool pattern. At first I thought it was alternating blocks -- which it is, but it is the same block in two different color ways. The center large print is the same in each block. I...
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By Iceblossom

There are no good quick answers without knowing...

There are no good quick answers without knowing what shapes/sizes you want. For your example of half and little more might not give you enough yardage for wide sashing strips, you might be 2" (or...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-23-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 19,451
Posted By Iceblossom

Been having my usual hit and miss luck with my...

Been having my usual hit and miss luck with my audio books. I did really like the latest Sara Donati book, but felt that too much of the book had been recycled from previous stories. Which was good...
Forum: Main
04-22-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,114
Posted By Iceblossom

In pretty much every quilt there is a point where...

In pretty much every quilt there is a point where I just want to be done and move on to the next. I've learned it isn't in my best interest to switch projects -- but it does make it a lot easier to...
Forum: QB Help Center
04-22-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By Iceblossom

I time out a lot... time seems relative, that is...

I time out a lot... time seems relative, that is I know I can't do my typical long posts with lots of edits, but sometimes it seems to be very fast. I've learned to copy my text before trying to...
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Iceblossom

A friend of mine is a teacher who goes on...

A friend of mine is a teacher who goes on international trips with students to lower her cost. I remember a few years ago (I think 2019??) and her Paris trip was not one of her favorites. Keep in...
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 05:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,162
Posted By Iceblossom

I also go with Rising Sun and with Ruby...

I also go with Rising Sun and with Ruby McKim/Newspaper Patterns as a source. That's quite the looker with the white centers and red background!
Forum: Main
04-19-2024, 04:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,315
Posted By Iceblossom

Is fun seeing and hearing about what the rest of...

Is fun seeing and hearing about what the rest of you are doing. I'm down to making my last 3 blocks. Final version will be 5x7 blocks. Picture 2 shows the border fabric and the calmer green back.
Forum: Main
04-18-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,315
Posted By Iceblossom

Thanks for hosting and the early start! I'm...

Thanks for hosting and the early start!

I'm finishing up the blocks to quilt I'm calling "Tropical Eclipse: Eye Protection Required" made up of very bright, glaring even, tropical prints. The...
Forum: Main
04-18-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,531
Posted By Iceblossom

One of the ladies in my sewing group orders from...

One of the ladies in my sewing group orders from Temu a lot... so far she has been really happy about most things being exactly what she wanted and arriving in reasonable time. I don't know if she...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-18-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 96,087
Posted By Iceblossom

Two rounds of awesome applause for you,...

Two rounds of awesome applause for you, Blacktabby. One for getting the picture to insert -- and yes, if you double mouse click it opens up larger. One round for the color selections! What a...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-17-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 96,087
Posted By Iceblossom

I'm so happy that you are happy with the way your...

I'm so happy that you are happy with the way your top turned and the brown substituion!

Check out this thread and others in the Help section --...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-17-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 96,087
Posted By Iceblossom

Just checking in with folks and giving some...

Just checking in with folks and giving some encouragement to those still working away or thinking maybe it's time to bring this project back up...

it's never too late to post pictures of your...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-17-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By Iceblossom

I believe in stating things out loud and...

I believe in stating things out loud and directly, while doing it as nicely as possible. It is scary to speak up and set boundaries but it will work better in the long run --

I really like you...
Forum: Main
04-16-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By Iceblossom

Yes -- I have made many many quilts...

Yes -- I have made many many quilts before/without a walking foot. With my vintage machine I typically left the feed dogs engaged even, but it was (is!) one capable of doing jeans and upholstery. I...
Forum: Main
04-14-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,027
Posted By Iceblossom

I second Wesing's advice on the the Flynn method....

I second Wesing's advice on the the Flynn method.

I piece backs a lot, sometimes by choice! My main goal is not be on a typical fold line, in your case I would add one skinny band to your wide...
Forum: Main
04-14-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,589
Posted By Iceblossom

20+ years ago (around Y2K) I was active on the...

20+ years ago (around Y2K) I was active on the Sewing World boards that had a similar format and many sub-categories. My husband came into my life and while I was busy building a RL relationship,...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-11-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,776
Posted By Iceblossom

I've been doing good on my fabric buying, still...

I've been doing good on my fabric buying, still getting a monthly "small" amount of Civil War colors I need for a variety of projects. I admitting to doing this early in the year. Thinking maybe...
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