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Forum: Main
04-12-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,218
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I started making quilts while I was still working...

I started making quilts while I was still working full time it was a relaxing change from my desk job and I found so much good from it I have a large family and everyone loved them and wanted one so...
Forum: Main
02-17-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,021
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I am so blessed with a large family and they all...

I am so blessed with a large family and they all seem to enjoy quilts so they get new ones when I decide it is their turn. I know that they are used in every home I have visited so that is such a...
Forum: Main
02-15-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,198
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I have probably made 8 or ten Winner's circles...

I have probably made 8 or ten Winner's circles with just two colors. Sometimes I have added the third color in border but still made the blocks just two colors. goes fast. Just 20 blocks and than...
Forum: Main
02-13-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 14,184
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I only piece the tops and have a wonderful LA...

I only piece the tops and have a wonderful LA quilter who does the quilting. I know this is not what most call making a quilt but it has been the greatest time filler I could possibly find for the...
Forum: Main
01-08-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 22,260
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I also like the disappearing 9-patch amd she...

I also like the disappearing 9-patch amd she won't knowthat it is easy or fast.
ood luck Ethel
Forum: Main
07-09-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,277
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

All your comments sound like me kind of people. ...

All your comments sound like me kind of people. I save all scraps and love every scrappy quilt I have made. My sister and I cut 2-l/2 inch blocks and made a quilt tried not to put the same print in...
Forum: Main
07-04-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,231
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I have 2 Kenmores one about 20 years old and the...

I have 2 Kenmores one about 20 years old and the other only a couple years old they are both work horses I piece quilts and send them for a long arm quilter to finish and these two machines never...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,306
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Yes my granddaughter is a occupational therapist...

Yes my granddaughter is a occupational therapist (not sure about my spelling) she uses these and she says they really help. We made them about 12 or 14 inches square. Cut two pieces of colorful...
Forum: Main
04-23-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 19,431
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I am so glad to hear others say they kick their...

I am so glad to hear others say they kick their shoes off. I am mostly a stay at home person now so seldom put on the shoes I sew with only my socks on all the time It is so relaxing that when I do...
Forum: Main
04-05-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,398
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I think you will enjoy the rotary cutter when you...

I think you will enjoy the rotary cutter when you practise with it a little it is such an improvement over the scissors my mom and Aunt used a generation ago. I have found fabric from Fabric. com...
Forum: Main
03-04-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,280
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

If I am making a quilt with only two colors I...

If I am making a quilt with only two colors I usually buy 6 yards of each color this will let you cut most of the patterns Iuse for this type quilt usually in the queen size. I usually buy at least...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 40,647
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I have 2 Kenmores one set up in each daughter's...

I have 2 Kenmores one set up in each daughter's homes that I live in. They sure are reliable neither cost very much in fact my son gave me one that is about 20 years old and still makes a great seam...
Forum: Main
10-16-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 24,496
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Amen and Amen it all fits here at my house.

Amen and Amen it all fits here at my house.
Forum: Main
10-16-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,745
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

My sister that I shared my Life with also shared...

My sister that I shared my Life with also shared my love of quilting now at 81 I have to live without her but her influence in life will always be there with the good memories.
Forum: Main
09-22-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 14,289
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I would be shocked to know what I spend of...

I would be shocked to know what I spend of quilting. I do have a stash of fabrics and I still buy more to make a two color quilt like the winners circle or double Irish chain I allow 6 yards of each...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-17-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,811
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I feel like your neighbor we lived near Cabool...

I feel like your neighbor we lived near Cabool several years and I now live inRepublic with my daughter. I have made quilts for about 25 years and still enjoy them very much
Forum: Main
08-12-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,609
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I also have my LA do the machine binding than I...

I also have my LA do the machine binding than I handstitch the finish Like it this way as my machine is not really heavy duty enought for the quilt binding. I love the hemming part so works real well.
Forum: Main
07-16-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,939
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

We all do we will never run out of fabric but...

We all do we will never run out of fabric but just in case we can buy some this week altho we probably don't know what we are going to sew with the new fabrics. I used to say I would have to live to...
Forum: Main
07-10-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,447
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Just lovely

Just lovely
Forum: Main
07-06-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,517
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Several years ago I was asked to repair a...

Several years ago I was asked to repair a purchased quilt I am not sure where it was sold originally but almost every seam had pulled out. This one was very poorly stitched and one small piece of...
Forum: Main
07-05-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,211
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I have never found fabrics in our Goodwill store...

I have never found fabrics in our Goodwill store that is a fab find you are so lucky.
Forum: Main
06-22-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,376
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I suffered thru one of black and bright orange...

I suffered thru one of black and bright orange which happen to be school colors and delivered it just recently they love it. As you say different strokes for different folks I love my pastels most I...
Forum: Pictures
06-15-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,105
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

I like them all

I like them all
Forum: Main
06-14-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Great job

Great job
Forum: Main
06-14-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 42,091
Posted By Ethel Hoffman

Winner's circle is my choice of easy that looked...

Winner's circle is my choice of easy that looked hard
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