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Forum: Main
01-26-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cupcake

Would a 'calico' work? I think this could be a...

Would a 'calico' work? I think this could be a pretty background fabric -

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2699&PRODID=prd1749
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-23-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,792
Posted By Cupcake

I just thought this photo was too funny not to...

I just thought this photo was too funny not to share. How many of us have had a good pair of scissors walk off or get used by someone for opening mail or cutting off all Barbie's hair?

Never...
Forum: Main
01-10-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By Cupcake

Does the fabric width listed on the bolt include...

Does the fabric width listed on the bolt include the salvage? :oops:

Also, if I used math to figure out how many square yards I need, how can I turn that into a figure for total yards off a bolt?...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cupcake

Thanks everyone :) So the muslin is out for this...

Thanks everyone :) So the muslin is out for this project then. The price was pretty nice though.

What does everyone think of a cotton broadcloth? Too heavy? The finished blocks will be 4 layers...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cupcake

If you mean physically going to a Joanns store,...

If you mean physically going to a Joanns store, I'll have to wait about a year to do that. They don't have any of those in Japan. Maybe I could find something from their online stores?

The only...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cupcake

In my search for an affordable fabric to start...

In my search for an affordable fabric to start with, I found some muslin listed on Ebay.

This is what the seller says about it -



I am hoping to use it to make a cathedral window quilt....
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 337,244
Posted By Cupcake

Thanks! I knew it was the background fabric, I...

Thanks! I knew it was the background fabric, I was curious as to how it looked when its all finished and stitched together :) Anyone have a close up pic?[/quote]

I would be interested in a close...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-06-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Cupcake

:) I already love it here, thanks so much to...

:) I already love it here, thanks so much to everyone for the warm welcome!
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By Cupcake

Raptureready - I thought it was too much fabric...

Raptureready - I thought it was too much fabric too, until I realized it's a cathedral windows quilt. They do use up a lot of background fabric, but that serves as backing and batting too.[/quote]
...
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By Cupcake

It's Cupcake again :) I think I figured out that...

It's Cupcake again :) I think I figured out that I will need 11+ yards of fabric to make my first project. (CW throw 60X60)

Thing is ... I have never cut pieces out of such a large piece of...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-06-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Cupcake

:oops: I feel so very welcome! :D I am...

:oops: I feel so very welcome! :D

I am already browsing sites to buy fabric and planning and boy is my mind spinning. I think I smell smoke! :p
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,166
Posted By Cupcake

That is a simply wonderful idea! Especially since...

That is a simply wonderful idea! Especially since I have a copier at the house and quite a few bright windows I could use.

:thumbup:
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,166
Posted By Cupcake

Hi, I'm new ... and I'm not even sure what I'm...

Hi, I'm new ... and I'm not even sure what I'm asking for. If I did, I'd probably just google it! :oops:

What I'm wanting to do is print out and color at home, or color online, a test of the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-06-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Cupcake

Oh that is a good idea, I have seen quite a few...

Oh that is a good idea, I have seen quite a few pieces that I loved, but I couldn't think of a way to incorporated them into another project. Maybe I'll come up with some way to use them in a quilt...
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 337,244
Posted By Cupcake

I just wanted to post to let you know that this...

I just wanted to post to let you know that this pattern (CW) was what inspired me to start quilting and to join this site. Your tutorial is -exactly- what I've been looking for. I intend to do a baby...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-06-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Cupcake

Thank you everyone! So far, this place seems...

Thank you everyone! So far, this place seems friendly and widely versed and full of people who are beginners all the way up to the 'pros'. I feel like an empty sponge. ;)



That is a FANtastic...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-06-2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Cupcake

Hi everyone :) I'm glad to be here. My name...

Hi everyone :) I'm glad to be here.

My name is Heather and I am currently living in Japan with my husband. We have one year left here and then we'll be moving to our next command. He is in the...
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