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10-06-2014, 06:33 AM
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Need ideas to embellish a very plain quilt
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Appliques are nice & give you about any theme you...
Appliques are nice & give you about any theme you want for it. I'm getting better, but started my FMQ with meandering because it just looked like puzzle pieces to me. I sometime find a design I...
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10-06-2014, 06:21 AM
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How do you quilt for Florida?
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I live in Central Florida and I always use 80/20...
I live in Central Florida and I always use 80/20 cotton/poly blend. We used some small ones last night as we've been having cooler nights recently and we're not used to the cooler temps yet. Even...
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10-01-2014, 02:53 AM
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Fabric bundles
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I never pre-wash my fabrics. To me it's like...
I never pre-wash my fabrics. To me it's like washing out the sizing to replace it with twice as much starch in order to keep it from stretching while you're working with bias edges. When I'm done...
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10-01-2014, 02:36 AM
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Sewing machine throat space
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I started with a Brother HS-2000 and it has a...
I started with a Brother HS-2000 and it has a very tiny throat area. I researched for a year, then bought a Laura Ashley, special edition, Innov-is, NX-2000 which was built for quilters. I quilt...
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08-14-2014, 05:08 PM
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What do you buy??
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I buy from my local quilt shop or online mostly.
I buy from my local quilt shop or online mostly.
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08-14-2014, 04:54 PM
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Sewing machine question
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I have a Laura Ashley, In-novis, NX-2000 by...
I have a Laura Ashley, In-novis, NX-2000 by Brother. It was built for quilter's, comes with everything you need, 17 feet (including the walking foot) and is a dream to sew with! Very quiet until it...
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08-13-2014, 01:53 PM
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My Daughter's Golden Album Quilt in Mauve/Blues
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My Daughter's Golden Album Quilt in Mauve/Blues
When Jinny Beyer first announced her Golden Album pattern book, my daughter & I were blown away by it's beauty. My daughter asked if I'd make it for her in mauves & blues. Being a queen sized...
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07-16-2014, 05:01 PM
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Reverting to old ways after trying new ways
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I'm with you! I will try a new way of doing...
I'm with you! I will try a new way of doing things, but if I don't like it, I do it my way the next time. I tried spray basting a few quilts back & gave that up as a bad deal after it took two of...
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07-11-2014, 04:34 PM
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Do you have a favorite "go to" pattern you use over and over?
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I like to try different patterns. I've made one...
I like to try different patterns. I've made one pattern twice in my entire quilting life and that was only because I was having so much fun making blocks for my first quilt that I made enough for...
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07-11-2014, 04:22 PM
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Mission Accomplished!
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Beautiful quilts! I love the colors! Good job...
Beautiful quilts! I love the colors! Good job getting so many done to the binding part!! You're amazing!!
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07-11-2014, 04:15 PM
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Special block for Mariner's nearly done...
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Special block for Mariner's nearly done...
I've been working on my Mariner's Compass quilt for two years now. Others' quilts always seem to take priority. At the end of the BOM, they gave us six bonus blocks & the option to buy "Lucky...
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07-01-2014, 07:21 AM
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what is a stash really good for?
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I love having a stash. I make a lot of...
I love having a stash. I make a lot of controlled scrappy quilts. My friends have given me many beautiful pieces of fabric. They love seeing them used in my quilts & I love having their gorgeous...
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05-05-2014, 10:55 AM
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diamond double pattern
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Beautiful quilt! Love your fabrics!
Beautiful quilt! Love your fabrics!
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05-05-2014, 10:54 AM
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First attempt at feathering!
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You did a great job!! My first attempts at...
You did a great job!! My first attempts at feathering were really bad!
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05-05-2014, 10:42 AM
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Yes, I quilted my whole da...darned couch!
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Wow, that's gorgeous!! You should be proud of it!
Wow, that's gorgeous!! You should be proud of it!
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05-05-2014, 10:40 AM
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My two latest finishes
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Both are striking! Very lovely quilts!
Both are striking! Very lovely quilts!
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05-05-2014, 10:34 AM
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New Mexico Sunset
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Great Quilt! You did a lovely job!!
Great Quilt! You did a lovely job!!
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04-26-2014, 03:04 PM
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Opinions on Brother?
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I have a Brother that's 37 yrs old & the only...
I have a Brother that's 37 yrs old & the only reason I'm not still using it is that the wiring is old & brittle. I bought a Brother HS-2000 from AllBrands.com in 2010 & I love it! It's my traveling...
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04-26-2014, 02:39 PM
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I'm thinking of getting a new machine. Any thoughts on these two possibilities?
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Have you checked out AllBrands.com online for...
Have you checked out AllBrands.com online for machines? They have several brands and some very good prices! I know their customer service can't be beat! I bought a machine there (online) several...
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04-26-2014, 02:11 PM
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Fabric allergy
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It is the sizing on the fabric that you're...
It is the sizing on the fabric that you're sensitive to most likely. When I worked in a fabric shop I had the same symptoms and that's what I was told. Just wash the fabric and it should be fine.
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04-18-2014, 06:38 AM
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Fabric prices
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Ladies, I was just looking at a cotton line of...
Ladies, I was just looking at a cotton line of solid fabrics advertising both grown and made in the USA. It says it's sold in the Annie's Catalog.
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04-18-2014, 06:25 AM
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Super yardsale score
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Wow! Lucky Lady!! Beautiful lot of fabrics!...
Wow! Lucky Lady!! Beautiful lot of fabrics! Have fun!!
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02-15-2014, 06:45 PM
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Table Runner for display finished
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Table Runner for display finished
When we moved into our new place, my DH told me he thought I should showcase some of my work around the living area. I had a lovely display at Christmas time, but once I had taken them down, I had...
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01-25-2014, 04:06 PM
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Finished "Got The Blues" Quilt!
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Finished "Got The Blues" Quilt!
I've been working on this quilt for the past year. The top went together great, but it fought me all the way from sandwiching to finish. I did it though!! I wrestled it into submission! It...
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01-17-2014, 08:19 AM
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Cutting Material
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I have a bad back & some days standing for long...
I have a bad back & some days standing for long periods aggravates it real bad, so I've used a wooden TV tray, but I don't put it fully up. I use it so the top is angled like an architect's desk....
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