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Forum: Mission: Organization
01-24-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 63,301
Posted By ladyelaine

Hi Folks, Long time no see. Today is the 5th...

Hi Folks,
Long time no see. Today is the 5th anniversary of my son's suicide. It's amazing how your body will heal your mind given the chance. Number one, we moved to Hilton Head 2-1/2 years ago...
Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,682
Posted By ladyelaine

I refinished this 1937 Singer 201. I have the...

I refinished this 1937 Singer 201. I have the gift cards the lady was given and each attachment was meant for gifts as well, loads of attachments. I love to sew with it, it sound like a mack truck...
Forum: Main
01-15-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,709
Posted By ladyelaine

In my case I don't think I would ever have...

In my case I don't think I would ever have starting quilting without all the modern help. I only do QAYG or machine quilting.

I don't have the patience or the talent to hand quilt.

Doing QAYG...
Forum: Main
01-15-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

Just do a search on the tutorials for Ditter's...

Just do a search on the tutorials for Ditter's String Quilt. I am making it the same way.

I made my grandson's civil war quilt the same way but I machine sewed the front strips down, with this...
Forum: Main
01-15-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

Here is my decision...I ordered this from the...

Here is my decision...I ordered this from the same Barefoot Roses Collection, I just received it and it did what I hoped it would. I think it defines it without overwhelming my blocks..thank you for...
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

it is going to be my DH's summer quilt. I made...

it is going to be my DH's summer quilt. I made him a winter quilt last summer and I used a double layer of Warm and Wonderful? He's always cold! He says it's the nicest think I ever made for him.
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

Funny, I had already bought a light sage for the...

Funny, I had already bought a light sage for the joiners but I didn't care for it around the blocks, if I had more green in the blocks that would be my choice.
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,934
Posted By ladyelaine

I spend from $3 to $10 a yard but always look for...

I spend from $3 to $10 a yard but always look for the good buys!
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

This is a wonderful wallpaper called Paper...

This is a wonderful wallpaper called Paper Illusions. My bedroom had paneling and this covered the grooves. You tear it up, wet it and hang the piecing.

I adore it and have done my entire house...
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,934
Posted By ladyelaine

I spend too much but it's sporadic, probably...

I spend too much but it's sporadic, probably several hundred dollars a year. I never let money be an object because I don't make that many quilts so I want what I want!
Forum: Main
01-11-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 18,098
Posted By ladyelaine

Believe Batiks by Laundry Basket I...

Believe Batiks by Laundry Basket



I adore this fabric, I would definitely buy it.

I am going to make a winter quilt but will stay away from specific holidays so I can use it for the...
Forum: Main
01-10-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

I still haven't given up on the striped rose, it...

I still haven't given up on the striped rose, it is in the same Barefoot Roses Collection so it sure won't clash..now I have to wait until I receive it..

Elaine
Forum: Main
01-10-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

There are no right or wrong answers but it really...

There are no right or wrong answers but it really helped to get other opinions besides mine!
Forum: Main
01-10-2011, 05:59 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

I have had some great suggestions, I think I'm...

I have had some great suggestions, I think I'm going to go with the blue dots. I wanted something darker and this is the deepest color in the block and I didn't want to use a new fabric.

Thanks...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

This is another of the Barefoot Roses fabric...

This is another of the Barefoot Roses fabric which would give me more of the darker rose, decisions, decisions.
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

This is a fabric I ordered yesterday, it is in...

This is a fabric I ordered yesterday, it is in the Barefoot Roses line too, For the joiners I was thinking of using either the pale pink with a little white on either side or now I'm leaning more...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

I am using the method I found here, "Ditter's...

I am using the method I found here, "Ditter's string quilt", it is so easy!
Elaine
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

The yellow is the backing fabric. I like the...

The yellow is the backing fabric. I like the blue polka dot, I can get some more. Most of the fabrics are from Barefoot Roses from Freespirit.

Never thought of white, but I tried it and it looks...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 23,250
Posted By ladyelaine

This is my new project, queen size QAYG 12"...

This is my new project, queen size QAYG 12" blocks.

I don't know what color to use as the joiner strips. I think this will be the most important choice for the success of this quilt.

My...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-09-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,781
Posted By ladyelaine

Hi to all, thanks for the welcome. This forum is...

Hi to all, thanks for the welcome. This forum is all over the world, how exciting!

The only fabric shop I visit has increased their prices. I buy most all my fabric on eBay. Have gotten the exact...
Forum: Pictures
01-08-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,038
Posted By ladyelaine

I love the color choices. Elaine

I love the color choices.
Elaine
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-08-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,781
Posted By ladyelaine

Finally signed on, I've been reading the forums...

Finally signed on, I've been reading the forums for over a year! Love it! I have started too many quilt and only finished 4...
Just finished a QAYG in Civil War Reproduction fabrics for my 9 yo GS...
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