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Forum: Recipes
01-25-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I have lived at 8000 feet for 30 years and I...

I have lived at 8000 feet for 30 years and I still have troubles. One really good cookbook for baking is Pie in the Sky by Susan G. Purdy. She provides lots of tips and adjusts the recipes for...
Forum: Main
10-20-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I have made quite a few Sharon Keightley quilts....

I have made quite a few Sharon Keightley quilts. I have her book and also purchase the patterns online. She is great and has a variety of quilts from simple to complex.
Sharon Keightley Quilts -...
Forum: Pictures
04-10-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,687
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I still have the first quilt that I hand quilted....

I still have the first quilt that I hand quilted. I love it because I can see my journey that began in the middle of the quilt with imperfect stitches and ended at the top and bottom with pretty...
Forum: Main
08-25-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,881
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I love your quilt. Too bad you can't go to the...

I love your quilt. Too bad you can't go to the show to see it.

One of my quilts was chosen to be in the 2019 Houston International Quilt show. I decided not to have my quilt appraised. I regret...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-03-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,210
Posted By Colorado Quilter

It is so funny that you asked about this today....

It is so funny that you asked about this today. We have had the same problem for the last month or so. It was really bad last night, the robin was hitting our bedroom window late into the night. It...
Forum: Main
04-18-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,430
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I think it's personal preference as far as adding...

I think it's personal preference as far as adding the borders before or after completing the applique. I personally add my borders first especially when there are pieced borders to be added after the...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-04-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 796
Views: 213,766
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Your quilt is lovely Iceblossom. I really like...

Your quilt is lovely Iceblossom. I really like the green, it stands out in the picture.

I am so happy that you are back. I know a lot of us really missed you!
Forum: QB Help Center
02-24-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 634
Posted By Colorado Quilter

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Forum: Main
12-21-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,126
Posted By Colorado Quilter

When I made my storm at sea quilt I used the Deb...

When I made my storm at sea quilt I used the Deb Tucker square in a square and diamond rects rulers. My points came out perfect on every block which is unusual for me. I prefer not to paper piece if...
Forum: Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
12-18-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 122,795
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I love how all of your quilts turned out. I was...

I love how all of your quilts turned out. I was looking for the album that was created so I could see all the completed quilts but I can't seem to find it. Would someone please remind me where I can...
Forum: Main
08-27-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,708
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Another option for you might be a Frank Lloyd...

Another option for you might be a Frank Lloyd Wright window quilt. There are a few to choose from here http://animasquilts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_15. I purchased the Dana House quilt...
Forum: Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
08-09-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 122,795
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I have so enjoyed watching your progress. All the...

I have so enjoyed watching your progress. All the quilts are just beautiful. You all have certainly given me ideas for what I can do with my own quilts. Each of you will end up with a very unique and...
Forum: Main
08-09-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Thanks for your input, it really helps to hear...

Thanks for your input, it really helps to hear other ideas. I will go to Wal-Mart (my only local option) next week to see what I can find. I may have to order something online. My background fabric...
Forum: Main
08-09-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Transparent Canning Jar

I am new to applique but I really enjoy it. I would like to make a quilt with a canning jar full of flowers, similar to this....
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-23-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I didn't assemble any blocks but I have used some...

I didn't assemble any blocks but I have used some of the components already. I sewed the narrow rectangles together end to end and made a narrow boarder for another project. I also sewed the flying...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-22-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I don't mean to complain, I think Bonnie is very...

I don't mean to complain, I think Bonnie is very generous with her time and talent. I just don't like this quilt, it is too busy for my taste. I like the blocks that many of you have posted, I guess...
Forum: Pictures
12-17-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 51,800
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Your quilt is lovely. I really like your colors....

Your quilt is lovely. I really like your colors. I made the same quilt in fall colors. I agree, it's not difficult but it was a lot of stitching and cutting but it did use up some scraps.

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Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-13-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Sorry for the duplicate image, I had a hard time...

Sorry for the duplicate image, I had a hard time getting the picture to load, then it loaded twice.
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-13-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Here are my Clue #3 units. I used Thangles since...

Here are my Clue #3 units. I used Thangles since I had the correct size. I like Thangles because they very accurate, the only thing I don't like is removing the papers. I am using purple for the blue...
Forum: Main
12-08-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,677
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I agree with everyone's suggestions especially...

I agree with everyone's suggestions especially the book Quiltmaking by Hand by Jinny Beyer. That has helped me the most along with her Perfect Piecing tool. I use the tool for a lot of things other...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-06-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I love seeing all your fabrics, they look great....

I love seeing all your fabrics, they look great. Mine are a little different since I made some substitutions so that I could use what I have in my stash. I am making 1/3 of the components for now.
...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-03-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Here are my four patches. I substituted purple...

Here are my four patches. I substituted purple for blue and yellow for the raspberry. I am making fewer blocks, I can add to them if I decide I want a larger quilt.
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Forum: Links and Resources
11-27-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,331
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Karen Kay Buckley

Karen Kay Buckley is having a great sale on her website. If you are interested in applique you can find some good deals through 11/28/19.

http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-16-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

Thanks to all for your help. I could tell that my...

Thanks to all for your help. I could tell that my aquas and light blues were too close, I'm glad you agree. I decided to change the blue to purple. I am determined to shop from my stash, I don't know...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-15-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,599
Views: 359,122
Posted By Colorado Quilter

I have never participated in a mystery quilt...

I have never participated in a mystery quilt before. It sounds like a lot of fun. 619771
Would you mind giving me advice on my choice of fabrics? Are my aquas and light blues too close? I don't have...
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