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Forum: Main
11-14-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,051
Posted By ukdame

No need to change it. It took me quite a long...

No need to change it. It took me quite a long look to even find the area noted so toddler will only care about how cuddky it is - ha :thumbup:
Forum: Pictures
11-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,300
Posted By ukdame

Very nice indeed, love chevrons . I left a safety...

Very nice indeed, love chevrons . I left a safety pin in one of mine, luckily I was able to work it out before I finished binding it.
Forum: Pictures
11-10-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,937
Posted By ukdame

Really nice quilting. I am a scardy cat when it...

Really nice quilting. I am a scardy cat when it comes to FMQ. My practice fabric is usually good but as soon as I start the real thing it messes up. I will keep practicing on my home sewing machine...
Forum: Main
11-10-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,356
Posted By ukdame

Yes, quite a lot for backing fabrics. Bella solid...

Yes, quite a lot for backing fabrics. Bella solid cottons- good prices. Batiks some OK did not care for the Anthology brand- stiff feeling . Watch for specials on shipping tho as I have bought from...
Forum: Main
11-10-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,295
Posted By ukdame

I personally hated sewing w/ knits but was easier...

I personally hated sewing w/ knits but was easier w/a serger but sold it and my embroidery machine to focus soley on quilting w/a newer machine specifically for quilting.
Forum: Main
11-08-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,129
Posted By ukdame

Would look nice w/some olaid mixed in or as...

Would look nice w/some olaid mixed in or as backing.
Forum: Main
11-08-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,474
Posted By ukdame

Rennie - I'm of Brit descent so still not sure...

Rennie - I'm of Brit descent so still not sure what civil war reproduction means but am assuming -looking like that period type fabric ?
My name pronounced like your but spelled " Rene" :)
Forum: Main
11-08-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,952
Posted By ukdame

I am a bit like this too- especially on my...

I am a bit like this too- especially on my bindings. When I make changes and still not happy w/it then it goes into my own home stock and I only keep a few these days.
Forum: Main
11-08-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,687
Posted By ukdame

42 x10 inch squares. You will lose 1/4 inch on...

42 x10 inch squares. You will lose 1/4 inch on all joinings. You could easily do a coordinating border w/one if the colors say 3-5 inches wide. Then use another of the colors for the binding.
Forum: Main
11-07-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,158
Posted By ukdame

This was my thought too, teaching my granndie how...

This was my thought too, teaching my granndie how to sew and finding that lever w/little hand can be tricky as sge can't see it.
Forum: Main
11-06-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
Posted By ukdame

It is best to pre wash a larger piece of backing...

It is best to pre wash a larger piece of backing fabric this will make for a better fitted back.I would not wash front cotton and not back as when the back shrinks in tbe first wash it will cause...
Forum: Pictures
11-05-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,081
Posted By ukdame

Beautiful and quite detailed. Way beyond my level.

Beautiful and quite detailed. Way beyond my level.
Forum: Pictures
11-05-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,671
Posted By ukdame

I was a little concerned at first as the...

I was a little concerned at first as the lettering looked backwards - then I realized it was the quilt backing-ha . Very detailed and very nice.
Forum: Pictures
11-05-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,168
Posted By ukdame

Lovely quilt and colors. I really do need to...

Lovely quilt and colors. I really do need to become more creative w/my backings but usually go flannel for a baby. What as your finished size ?
Forum: Pictures
11-05-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,841
Posted By ukdame

Wow, so much work- you must be a super patient...

Wow, so much work- you must be a super patient person- ha. I had never heard of a selvedge quilt. What do you do w/ all the left over fabric ?
Forum: Main
11-05-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,982
Posted By ukdame

Have used Shout Color Catcher in wash w/good...

Have used Shout Color Catcher in wash w/good result. I put two in a small mesh laundry bag to orevent it clogging outlet hoses. I have also read vinigar or salt NOT good to use .
Forum: Main
11-05-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
Posted By ukdame

Yes, I have made several w/flannel backing. I...

Yes, I have made several w/flannel backing. I always pre-,wash the flannel as shrinkage can be significant in some brands. I am currenly making my adult son a flannel topped kit quilt and advised not...
Forum: Main
11-05-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,158
Posted By ukdame

Yep me too. I hate the side entry bobbins in many...

Yep me too. I hate the side entry bobbins in many older machines. I just got a red Janome Hello Kitty mechanical machine for my young GD. She us picking things up quickly but changing out a bobbin...
Forum: Main
11-04-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By ukdame

Extemely cute one and really nice for a...

Extemely cute one and really nice for a children's room but I want a more traditional look I think.
Forum: Main
11-04-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,369
Posted By ukdame

I use charm packs as I have neuropathy and detest...

I use charm packs as I have neuropathy and detest cutting fabric. I have done mostly dissappearing nine patch in various designs. So much you can do w/them. I made a bunch of lap quilts.
You can...
Forum: Main
11-03-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By ukdame

Tartan- You are so right and I guess I will have...

Tartan- You are so right and I guess I will have to mull it over for a while.As I am out in NW I think the cabin look would be nice but there again a more abstract w/bright colors is appealong too....
Forum: Main
11-03-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
Posted By ukdame

My gut feeling would be to pre wash flannel...

My gut feeling would be to pre wash flannel backing first. For me it has always shrunk some , more than a cotton would. I never pre wash top fabric. I am making a top now that is all flannel and...
Forum: Main
11-03-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By ukdame

Fabric Suggestions for making a village neighborhood quilt

Just watched a Jenny Doan tutorial for making a " Neighborhood " houses quilt.
She used one layer cake, one charm pack and one white layer cake pack.
The white background fabric I have on hand...
Forum: Main
10-31-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,195
Posted By ukdame

I did my first single layer binding last week on...

I did my first single layer binding last week on a quickie baby quilt. I still used 2 1/2 inch jelly roll strips joined. I machine sew to back first then fold over and again machine sew to front....
Forum: Main
10-30-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,968
Posted By ukdame

Yes, I use this non aerosol spray which dies a...

Yes, I use this non aerosol spray which dies a good job. I spray heavily and the iron it to dry , nicr and crisp best for FMQ on.
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