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    Forum: Main
    05-23-2019, 06:12 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 3,020
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Looking for fabric with ATV's or four wheelers

    Does anyone know where to find fabric with ATV's, four wheelers or "muddin" themes? I have a friend that wants me to make a quilt for a grown grandson with this theme. I can't seem to find anything,...
    Forum: Main
    04-06-2019, 07:05 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,749
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I did one string quilt and wanted that effect so...

    I did one string quilt and wanted that effect so I just put a navy blue strip in the center of each square and when I sewed them together they formed the lattice effect.
    Forum: Main
    04-04-2019, 04:34 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,150
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I use Connecting Threads cotton on the cones for...

    I use Connecting Threads cotton on the cones for almost all my piecing, sewing and on the longarm. I have no problems with it and the prices a are great. I think most threads are linty to some degree...
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2019, 11:01 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,898
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I prefer to use a thin muslin as a foundation and...

    I prefer to use a thin muslin as a foundation and at our LQS meeting the teacher said use fabric from your slash that you don't like and might not use in a quilt
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2019, 10:46 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,426
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I wash everything first but have mixed batiks and...

    I wash everything first but have mixed batiks and cottons many times with no problems
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2019, 05:19 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 16,538
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I bought a Shark not long ago from Kohls, it was...

    I bought a Shark not long ago from Kohls, it was about $50 but I had a 30% off plus a $10 off coupon so I consider that a good deal. It is a medium weight, good steam and I am very pleased with it
    Forum: Main
    01-02-2019, 06:40 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,622
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I have been asked to do a double sided T-shirt...

    I have been asked to do a double sided T-shirt quilt also. I wondered about quilting on the LA. I have done one T-shirt quilt on only one side but I think it should work. The only problem I can see...
    Forum: Main
    11-06-2018, 03:26 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,262
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I have made several quilts for my dining table...

    I have made several quilts for my dining table for different seasons. I remove the quilt and use a tablecloth.
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    10-25-2018, 03:38 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,509
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Jenny Doan's Waco Show

    Is anyone going to the Jenny Doan's Waco, Texas this Saturday, October 27? I bought my ticket as soon as I got the email about it. I just got an email today that they are sold out. I am so excited to...
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2018, 11:20 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 4,092
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I made my granddaughter a quilt to carry to...

    I made my granddaughter a quilt to carry to football games when she played in the band. She wanted it to be very warm so I put fleece on the the back with a layer of batting in the middle. It was...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2018, 10:35 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 7,713
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Thanks for the feedback. I have googled as much...

    Thanks for the feedback. I have googled as much as I could find, plus checked out a couple of videos. I am leaning toward a simple 4 patch with gold and sashing of purple. I didn't realized there...
    Forum: Main
    08-27-2018, 04:45 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 7,713
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Crown Royal Quilt

    My granddaughter wants me to make her husband a quilt made from Crown Royal bags that belonged to his grandfather. I have been doing research and I haven't seen anything that says to stabilize the...
    Forum: Main
    08-22-2018, 05:32 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,374
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I use it all the time to back baby and children's...

    I use it all the time to back baby and children's quilts. I quilt on my longarm. I just take care not to stretch it.
    Forum: Recipes
    08-10-2018, 09:35 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 1,844
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I blanch mine for a few minutes before I stuff...

    I blanch mine for a few minutes before I stuff them, it seems to make them tender
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2018, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 4,966
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I have made several and like using a very thin...

    I have made several and like using a very thin muslin, it just gives it a good foundation to keep the strings from stretching when sewing.
    Forum: Main
    07-19-2018, 07:56 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,384
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Hobby Lobby did have some Elvis fabric

    Hobby Lobby did have some Elvis fabric
    Forum: Main
    06-26-2018, 08:12 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,177
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I do squares for my tablecloth quilts, about 55...

    I do squares for my tablecloth quilts, about 55 to 60 inches, but i primarily make lap quilts and prefer rectangular ones. I do take into account if the person is tall.
    Forum: Main
    06-26-2018, 08:09 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 16,187
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I have given quilts as Christmas, wedding and for...

    I have given quilts as Christmas, wedding and for new babies. People seem to appreciate them . I do try to get ideas of color. I have made lap quilts for all the kids at church ( we do have a small...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-22-2018, 07:44 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,022
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Thanks everyone that commented, I think I will...

    Thanks everyone that commented, I think I will not order from them
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-21-2018, 07:48 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,022
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Ordering from Zulily

    Has anyone ever ordered from Zulily? How do the sizes run, either to small or to large. They have some cute blouses but I do not like to order when I am not sure about the size.
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2018, 12:44 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,752
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    When I was designing mine most of the blocks were...

    When I was designing mine most of the blocks were 12 1/2 inches but I also had several rectangular shaped ones. I laid them out on the bed after stabilizing and cutting them out and moved them around...
    Forum: Main
    06-09-2018, 11:40 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,586
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I kind of figured it out as I was posted the...

    I kind of figured it out as I was posted the question. I ended up putting the sides to read vertical. I'm glad I had plenty of fabric. Thanks for the replies. I have never had so many problems with a...
    Forum: Main
    06-09-2018, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,586
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    Directional Border

    I am making a T Shirt quilt (and I hope I never have to make another one) and I am adding borders that are the name of a football team. I am putting the top and bottom borders so the words are right...
    Forum: Main
    06-08-2018, 07:24 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,425
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    My older Pfaff would sew over any thickness I...

    My older Pfaff would sew over any thickness I had. I used to make purses, heavy totes of decorator fabric and denium and it never hesitated. Love that machine
    Forum: Main
    05-31-2018, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 3,526
    Posted By TexasSunshine

    I print my receipts and keep them in a folder so...

    I print my receipts and keep them in a folder so I can refer back to in case I want to reorder or recall where I bought something
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