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Forum: Main
10-01-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,341
Posted By debcal1946

As I remember the QN article, the PA Amish aren't...

As I remember the QN article, the PA Amish aren't shipping their quilts to Asia to be quilted; there is a population of Hmong living in PA. The Hmong have a tradition of very fine needlework and they...
Forum: Main
10-01-2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,341
Posted By debcal1946

A custom made queen size quilt should have cost...

A custom made queen size quilt should have cost her at very least $300!! :!: Has she checked the price of good quality quilts lately? You did all that work for free. I hope she appreciates you....
Forum: Main
10-01-2007, 06:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,341
Posted By debcal1946

What great info, Cathe. I'm planning on starting...

What great info, Cathe. I'm planning on starting my own pattern business. Now all I have to do is find out exactly where I'm going to duplicate the patterns for the least amount of money. Staples...
Forum: Main
09-17-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By debcal1946

You can get graph paper in all different shapes,...

You can get graph paper in all different shapes, not just squares. I know there is triangular (2 triangles make a diamond) and there may be a diamond shape as well. You can find them on line. Do a...
Forum: Main
09-10-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By debcal1946

The owner of one of the thread companies was on...

The owner of one of the thread companies was on The Quilt Show and explained that even knowing the thread weight (size 40, 50, etc.) isn't enough. You need to know the number of plies. For instance,...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-10-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By debcal1946

Just about all the quilting magazines, especially...

Just about all the quilting magazines, especially Quilters Newsletter, publish lists of upcoming events state by state. Also check their website for lists.
Forum: Pictures
09-10-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,011
Posted By debcal1946

Great looking block! How did I miss it? I...

Great looking block! How did I miss it? I believe, since it is copyright, you need the designers permission. That shouldn't be a problem since it was already "given away" in the mag.
Forum: Pictures
09-10-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,692
Posted By debcal1946

Don't forget about the Geico gecko, especially...

Don't forget about the Geico gecko, especially when he drives his convertible (or is that only an east coast commercial?) :roll:
Forum: Pictures
09-07-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,816
Posted By debcal1946

There is definately not enough time in the world...

There is definately not enough time in the world for me to do a hand pieced quilt (although when I started quilting, that's all we did) :!: That being said, when I was going on vacation, I had to...
Forum: Main
09-03-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,633
Posted By debcal1946

GramMER, I just checked your profile and see that...

GramMER, I just checked your profile and see that you are a retired teacher also. What did you teach? Where are you living now?
Forum: Main
09-03-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,633
Posted By debcal1946

Thank you, GramMer. I made the jacket and...

Thank you, GramMer. I made the jacket and matching bag for a competition. The back is even better, but for some reason, my PC wouldn't open the picture. I'll have to retake it. The jacket is actually...
Forum: Main
09-02-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,633
Posted By debcal1946

Hi, I just joined today, too. I can answer your...

Hi, I just joined today, too. I can answer your questions. First, unless you really need to because it is dirty, don't wash before. The sizing on the fabric makes it a little stiffer and easier to...
Forum: Main
09-02-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,633
Posted By debcal1946

How about these beginners' questions: :roll: ...

How about these beginners' questions: :roll:

How do you bind a quilt?
How do you assemble a quilt without a binding? (pillowcase method)
Should I wash my fabric before using it?
What do the...
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