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Posted By dkh_memphis

Thanks again for the friendly replies! I don't...

Thanks again for the friendly replies! I don't post here often, but when I do, I always enjoy the ideas and support.

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10-02-2021, 09:56 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Update with new images

Hey, thought you guys might be interested in this ... not sure why I didn't do it sooner! This is a digital test of my layout — which I had created using scanned images of the actual HST blocks —...

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10-02-2021, 09:08 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Many thanks for the ideas and votes! I am leaning...

Many thanks for the ideas and votes! I am leaning toward the Navy ... but piecing the binding with multiple colors or adding a flange would be really interesting approaches. Will probably play around...

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10-01-2021, 01:51 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Which color for binding ... Blue or Red?

Hi! Trying to decide on binding color for a gift quilt. I'm using American Jane's Provencal fabric which is primary and secondary colors with cream. The backing will be a cream muslin that works well...

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02-11-2021, 04:42 AM

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Entering a judged quilt show

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Posted By dkh_memphis

How exciting! I completely understand wanting to...

How exciting! I completely understand wanting to up your game and looking for professional, objective feedback. After all, every quilter starts out with no experience and has to build skills, and...

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02-10-2021, 08:23 PM

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Storm at Sea - Opinions requested

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Posted By dkh_memphis

I vote just binding. (But I'm not a huge fan of...

I vote just binding. (But I'm not a huge fan of borders, anyway.) Lovely quilt!

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01-21-2021, 02:58 PM

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Newbie with a bajillion squares- where do I start?

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Posted By dkh_memphis

I love rectangles! And heartily endorse the idea...

I love rectangles! And heartily endorse the idea of the “brickwork” patterns that LAF2019, Tartan, and others described.

Definitely, making one quilt in checks and the other in florals and solids...

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01-18-2021, 01:10 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Yes, QD is still in business. They had a...

Yes, QD is still in business. They had a technical problem with the website for a while, but it's working properly now. http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/

FYI, I don't think they sell directly...

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01-18-2021, 12:25 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

That's interesting! I hadn't considered potential...

That's interesting! I hadn't considered potential differences between bleached and unbleached muslin. Will be keeping this in mind, thanks.

Forum: Tutorials

01-18-2021, 12:06 PM

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Check your strips

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Great tip, bearisgray! I'm going to remember this...

Great tip, bearisgray! I'm going to remember this one, and keep a yardstick handy.

Forum: Tutorials

01-18-2021, 12:04 PM

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Check your strips

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Posted By dkh_memphis

LOL! I can lose *anything.* Usually, right...

LOL!

I can lose *anything.* Usually, right after picking it up to use it and then putting it down ... Where? Dunno ... Why? Couldn't say. But I'm sure it made sense at the time.

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01-17-2021, 06:02 PM

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Thin Batting

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Posted By dkh_memphis

It sounds like the product quality has really...

It sounds like the product quality has really dropped, or you got a bad bolt, and I would see about returning it. Using a double layer could work, of course, but then you're essentially doubling what...

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01-17-2021, 01:49 PM

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May have worn out seam ripper.

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Hope today is going better for you, Julienm1! ...

Hope today is going better for you, Julienm1!

Hang in there, I'm sure your quilt will be worth it all in the end.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

01-17-2021, 01:40 PM

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greetings and thank you (plus ... thoughts)

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Oh, juliasb, don't tell me it's a lot or I'll get...

Oh, juliasb, don't tell me it's a lot or I'll get scared and quit! Lol, no, not really. Yes, I do have a big plans, and it sounds like you do, too. Best of luck and enjoy finishing those WIPs.

...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

01-17-2021, 12:30 PM

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greetings and thank you (plus ... thoughts)

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Thanks, everyone, for the very kind and...

Thanks, everyone, for the very kind and encouraging welcome! It's wonderful how very supportive everyone is on this board. I've read through many of the discussions and don't think I've ever found...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

01-16-2021, 08:56 AM

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greetings and thank you (plus ... thoughts)

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Posted By dkh_memphis

greetings and thank you (plus ... thoughts)

Hello, everyone. I've been lurking around these parts for a while now and want to say thanks for all the ideas and info I've gathered. Hopefully, I'll be putting it to better use this year than in...

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01-16-2021, 08:18 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

I *think* that the perma press is preshrunk (the...

I *think* that the perma press is preshrunk (the bolt label is not entirely legible), but I noticed that their website says the perma press should be a cold wash on delicate cycle and low heat to...

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01-16-2021, 08:13 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Good points. It's a tight weave, but ... I think...

Good points. It's a tight weave, but ... I think where I'm a bit at a loss is that I don't know how much most quilting cottons shrink vs muslin shrinkage. If there's a big difference between the two,...

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01-15-2021, 04:29 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Roc-lon perma press muslin - seeking advice

I will be using Roc-lon unbleached perma press muslin (403) for backing several quilts and possibly for piecing, and am wondering about shrinkage and if I should prewash it. Would love to hear from...

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01-15-2021, 03:01 PM

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What are your Quilting Goals this New Year ?

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Posted By dkh_memphis

My quilting goal for 2021 is simply to finish...

My quilting goal for 2021 is simply to finish some quilts for loved ones + one for me. Probably seven or eight quilts, total. That might not sound like the most astonishing or exciting plan, but it...

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01-14-2021, 04:45 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

House Dragon - Yes, it is! Happy news. I've also...

House Dragon - Yes, it is! Happy news. I've also requested samples. :)

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01-14-2021, 03:17 PM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Wow, you guys are so quick with answers and ideas...

Wow, you guys are so quick with answers and ideas that I missed a bunch of posts! I did hear back from QD, and, yes, they had a website problem that their IT dept has apparently resolved, because I...

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01-10-2021, 10:33 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

Hi, LRS - No, the site is still not working for...

Hi, LRS - No, the site is still not working for me. I've also cleared my cache, updated my browser ... Oh, well, I suppose it will sort itself out sometime. As long as they are still making batting,...

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01-09-2021, 10:56 AM

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Posted By dkh_memphis

No problem! I figured as much ... Hope your day...

No problem! I figured as much ... Hope your day is going well. :)

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01-09-2021, 09:58 AM

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