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Forum: Main
03-16-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By OleaBlossom

Wow, thank you so much for the compliments! And...

Wow, thank you so much for the compliments! And especially for the advice, I really appreciate all the suggestions.

I loved your idea, Macybaby, with four angled hearts, but because the contrast...
Forum: Main
03-10-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By OleaBlossom

Advice please, on quilting my wall hanging

I'm nearly done with this wall hanging I started making because our wall was so sad when the Christmas one came down. My quilting is very much beginner level. I ripped out all the hand quilting the...
Forum: Main
03-10-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,140
Posted By OleaBlossom

What a great idea! Then your Christmas quilt is...

What a great idea! Then your Christmas quilt is also a sort of journal of your quilting projects.
Forum: Main
03-09-2019, 01:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,582
Posted By OleaBlossom

Wow, that's gorgeous! This is on my list of...

Wow, that's gorgeous! This is on my list of "would love to make" quilts. Your colour scheme is really lovely, and I can't believe that's your second FMQ project!
Forum: Main
03-09-2019, 01:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,181
Posted By OleaBlossom

I see you already have your answer, but if your...

I see you already have your answer, but if your friend wants a more rigorous project than a whole cloth quilt, Esther Aliu has a similar style, and her free BOM for 2019 just started....
Forum: Main
01-12-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By OleaBlossom

As someone who's new to quilting, part of the...

As someone who's new to quilting, part of the reason she's bringing it to you is for your expertise. You made a judgement call to preserve the beauty and integrity of the quilt, and chose the less...
Forum: Pictures
09-13-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,700
Posted By OleaBlossom

Letztes Wochenende haben wir Lebkuchen und...

Letztes Wochenende haben wir Lebkuchen und Dominos gekauft. Ich nähe auch etwas für Weihnachten -- von mir aus könnte direkt nach meinem Geburtstag (15.09.) die Weihnachtszeit anfangen.

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Forum: Main
09-11-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By OleaBlossom

Maureen, your tree skirt is gorgeous, and I love...

Maureen, your tree skirt is gorgeous, and I love the idea of letting it overlap.

klswift, I'm not sure what pillowcase stitching is ... I tried a quick search here and on google, but the words are...
Forum: Main
09-11-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By OleaBlossom

Okay, thanks!

Okay, thanks!
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By OleaBlossom

Thank you! I’m still not the most accurate with...

Thank you! I’m still not the most accurate with my piecing, and usually have to ease things a little when I put rows together, to make my points line up. (I should do the washi-tape trick and mark my...
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By OleaBlossom

With this excellent idea, I think I’ll wing it....

With this excellent idea, I think I’ll wing it. Thanks, Tartan :)

I’m still deciding about colour scheme and pointy vs. curved edges. This is why I have to start planning in December!
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By OleaBlossom

Beginner Dresden Attempt Question

I think I'd like to make a giant Dresden as a Christmas tree skirt, but I've never sewn one before.

Should I start at a more "regular" size to get some practice, or will a giant version be easier?...
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 02:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,010
Posted By OleaBlossom

I did it the wrong way and used single cut...

I did it the wrong way and used single cut squares (Figure A) instead of double cut (Figure B) as setting triangles. The hypotenuse (that goes to the outside) is on the bias in Figure A, but on the...
Forum: Main
09-09-2018, 02:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,134
Posted By OleaBlossom

Oh, wow, I love it! I don't know if you're...

Oh, wow, I love it! I don't know if you're already familiar with Kaffe Fasset's fabric/quilts, but it reminds me of his vibe.
Forum: Main
09-07-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,947
Posted By OleaBlossom

Facing is kinda like binding, but you pull it so...

Facing is kinda like binding, but you pull it so that none of the binding is visible from the front of the quilt. This means that you sew four separate pieces of binding (for a rectangular quilt),...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-04-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 921
Posted By OleaBlossom

Welcome! I'm also new here and everyone has been...

Welcome! I'm also new here and everyone has been so encouraging and helpful :)

Like everyone else, I recommend that you jump in the deep end, and give something small a try. And please, ask as...
Forum: Pictures
09-04-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,416
Posted By OleaBlossom

Wow, it's gorgeous! I kinda love that something...

Wow, it's gorgeous! I kinda love that something you called "the evil one" is so pretty ;P

Did you do something special to get the pattern to look so purposefully rectangular where you cover the...
Forum: Main
09-04-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,592
Posted By OleaBlossom

I'm sorry, that sucks! I've definitely been...

I'm sorry, that sucks! I've definitely been there. Can you use the cut fabric for another project, as-is?

I love the Seuss quilt! And sarge1, I think the aqua is perfect :)

I finished my...
Forum: Main
09-01-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,317
Posted By OleaBlossom

The blue and red makes me think of ballerinas...

The blue and red makes me think of ballerinas twirling/pirouetting.
Forum: Main
09-01-2018, 06:10 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,592
Posted By OleaBlossom

Oh my gosh, that lamb is adorable. Everybody here...

Oh my gosh, that lamb is adorable. Everybody here is so amazing. Rob's artistic quilting and giquilt's tiny, perfect sashing, and midwife's already finished quilt top.

And cashs_mom, those hexies...
Forum: Main
08-31-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,592
Posted By OleaBlossom

But at least you haven't done any dishes, right?...

But at least you haven't done any dishes, right? ;)

(I think one hand-bound baby quilt would let me justify taking the rest of the day off to recover with Netflix and ice cream!)
Forum: Main
08-31-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,592
Posted By OleaBlossom

Thank you, sewbizgirl :) How are you going with...

Thank you, sewbizgirl :) How are you going with your just-waiting-to-be-quilted quilts? I love the bright modern fabrics and the quilting in the first one you posted, so I hope you get around to at...
Forum: Main
08-31-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,592
Posted By OleaBlossom

midwife, that's great progress with putting...

midwife, that's great progress with putting together those rows!

And so many first-time grandbaby quilts, something must be in the air :)

I had to fight with the tension for a little while...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-31-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,055
Posted By OleaBlossom

Haha, thank you! I'll go get cracking :)

Haha, thank you! I'll go get cracking :)
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-31-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,055
Posted By OleaBlossom

Oh, dankeschön! I live in Aachen, right on the...

Oh, dankeschön! I live in Aachen, right on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands.
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