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    11-14-2022, 11:52 AM
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    Posted By abc123retired

    Regular sewing thread?

    I would like to use normal sewing thread to embroider a quilt sandwich together-both top thread and in the bobbin. Has this been done? Should I expect problems and do free motion quilting instead? ...
    Forum: Main
    07-14-2022, 08:43 AM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 11,818
    Posted By abc123retired

    I agree! I have never liked my first name and I...

    I agree! I have never liked my first name and I never liked my husband's last name that became mine in those days gone by, so no label on any quilt of mine. Also, I am so happy it is finished and...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-15-2020, 12:32 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 6,090
    Posted By abc123retired

    There’s a mistake front and center. A small...

    There’s a mistake front and center. A small block needs rotation. Otherwise that is one beautiful quilt.
    Forum: Main
    11-18-2019, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,475
    Posted By abc123retired

    I do it all the time as it is my chosen form of...

    I do it all the time as it is my chosen form of therapy-I love squares and sewing squares!
    Forum: Pictures
    10-21-2019, 04:48 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 9,442
    Posted By abc123retired

    It’s showing now and it is beautiful, thanks. ...

    It’s showing now and it is beautiful, thanks. Something I could actually do even though I don’t do the leader/ender thing anymore.
    Forum: Pictures
    10-20-2019, 05:48 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 9,442
    Posted By abc123retired

    Came late to this party and your photo has...

    Came late to this party and your photo has disappeared. Sure would like to see it as blue is one of my favorite colors and I have heaps of it in my stash.
    Forum: Pictures
    10-20-2019, 05:28 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 4,720
    Posted By abc123retired

    Looks good, but I prefer invisible thread and the...

    Looks good, but I prefer invisible thread and the blind hem stitch on my machine. Makes the stitching almost invisible .
    Forum: Pictures
    09-08-2019, 07:37 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,576
    Posted By abc123retired

    No way is polyester batting warmer than 100%...

    No way is polyester batting warmer than 100% cotton-IMHO. Nothing beats 100% cotton except maybe 100% wool but I don’t live in Alaska or
    Canada.
    Forum: Pictures
    04-18-2019, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 85
    Views: 5,907
    Posted By abc123retired

    I like your alternating blocks much better than...

    I like your alternating blocks much better than sashing. What an impressive and beautiful quilt.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-04-2018, 06:25 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 5,413
    Posted By abc123retired

    I don’t know what the Lydia project is but they...

    I don’t know what the Lydia project is but they are much blessed to get this masterpiece for whatever purpose.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-04-2018, 06:21 PM
    Replies: 95
    Views: 9,852
    Posted By abc123retired

    Everything about your quilt is gorgeous.

    Everything about your quilt is gorgeous.
    Forum: Pictures
    07-04-2018, 07:52 AM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 6,400
    Posted By abc123retired

    Congratulations! Since imitation is the finest...

    Congratulations! Since imitation is the finest form of flattery, I pinned your dresden border to possibly use on a quilt of mine. Thanks for sharing.
    Forum: Pictures
    06-11-2018, 12:51 PM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 7,714
    Posted By abc123retired

    This is a spectacular quilt with wonderful color...

    This is a spectacular quilt with wonderful color choices and appliqué; also wonderful binding and FMQ by the applique. But, IMHO, having your LA slap an E2E design over all that special piecing is a...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-07-2018, 12:23 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 4,335
    Posted By abc123retired

    These are “picture perfect”; wonderful piecing.

    These are “picture perfect”; wonderful piecing.
    Forum: Pictures
    01-25-2018, 08:23 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 4,752
    Posted By abc123retired

    Your FMQ is wonderful!

    Your FMQ is wonderful!
    Forum: Pictures
    07-09-2017, 10:13 AM
    Replies: 121
    Views: 11,396
    Posted By abc123retired

    Congratulations! I thought it was very...

    Congratulations! I thought it was very pretty-glad the judges thought so too.:thumbup:
    Forum: Pictures
    06-22-2017, 08:44 PM
    Replies: 95
    Views: 6,107
    Posted By abc123retired

    Oh, your quilt is so traditional and so...

    Oh, your quilt is so traditional and so beautiful. Can you tell I love it? I have made several blocks to find out if I could manage a whole quilt and your photo has shown how to set them with...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-03-2016, 08:25 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,259
    Posted By abc123retired

    I have many of those designs and love how you...

    I have many of those designs and love how you combined them-enjoyed every one of them. You have done a marvelous job.
    Forum: Pictures
    11-06-2016, 09:52 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 6,300
    Posted By abc123retired

    Love it! Love to use previously loved/even ugly...

    Love it! Love to use previously loved/even ugly fabrics and combine them harmoniously. And your hand quilting is stunning!!!!!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-04-2016, 06:57 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 6,622
    Posted By abc123retired

    I don’t do purples if I can help it, but I’m sure...

    I don’t do purples if I can help it, but I’m sure your GD will love it. However, I do want to compliment the quilting, and your choice of quilter, as it respects the piecing, is hand-guided and not...
    Forum: Main
    08-29-2016, 07:59 PM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 3,686
    Posted By abc123retired

    Blue, and still not enough.

    Blue, and still not enough.
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2016, 04:51 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 7,031
    Posted By abc123retired

    I have some leftover charms and will try this. ...

    I have some leftover charms and will try this. Thanks for sharing!
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2016, 07:27 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 13,859
    Posted By abc123retired

    I prefer yardage. I have purchased several charm...

    I prefer yardage. I have purchased several charm packs, but ended up not using many of the fabrics because I just didn’t like them. My LQS doesn’t sell FQ’s, just 1/2 yds, but the other day one...
    Forum: Main
    07-27-2016, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 62,454
    Posted By abc123retired

    My experience has been much like yours. I am so...

    My experience has been much like yours. I am so disappointed in the “new” Kona I could cry. Besides the quality, the dying is not consistent so one cannot depend on the color name anymore. I’m...
    Forum: Main
    07-27-2016, 05:50 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 3,701
    Posted By abc123retired

    Thanks! But can one design the hexagon block. ...

    Thanks! But can one design the hexagon block. The one I saw was made of wedges and that is what I can’t reproduce in EQ5.
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