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Forum: Main
11-19-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,767
Posted By Lorikeet

thank you all for the great ideas! I will try...

thank you all for the great ideas! I will try the quilt top with flannel back and see how it works. Yes, I'm thinkin it's gonna be heavy, but 'car quilt'! yes! I have made lots of tote bags, but...
Forum: Main
11-17-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,767
Posted By Lorikeet

Smile Corduroy scraps and yardage-what to do with it?

Hi all. I love all the help you dish out here on the Quilting Board. I have learned tons from you all. As I was cleaning out yet another box of fabric I found lots of corduroy scraps and yardage. ...
Forum: Pictures
07-21-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,876
Posted By Lorikeet

Quilt of Valor has a national web site. It will...

Quilt of Valor has a national web site. It will connect you with local groups. We make quilts to donate to VA hospitals for the wounded military persons of all branches of the military. Some are...
Forum: Pictures
07-21-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,876
Posted By Lorikeet

Try cutting out the "star" shapes, put sashing...

Try cutting out the "star" shapes, put sashing and corner stones around it and it'll look spectacular!
I"ve made 75 Quilts of Valor tops this last year and some have had very wild and bright colors...
Forum: Main
03-22-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,330
Posted By Lorikeet

I make quilts for "Quilts of Valor" which go to...

I make quilts for "Quilts of Valor" which go to wounded veterans. We make all colors and patterns, about 55" x 65". I made 14 last year. This year I have pieced 22 tops!
Busy hands are happy...
Forum: Main
02-10-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,683
Posted By Lorikeet

It's a Wall Mart brand "Mainstays" 48 x 18 ...

It's a Wall Mart brand "Mainstays" 48 x 18 "wide-top" and it's really tall too! Ajustable to up to 39" which is fabulous for us tall gals. Seems to be very stable.
Forum: Main
02-10-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,683
Posted By Lorikeet

Mine died Tuesday. Drat! Went to Wallmart and...

Mine died Tuesday. Drat! Went to Wallmart and the only one they had that didn't shut itself off (which I find really anoying)was a $10 cheepie from Proctor Silex. It has NO frills but I just...
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 15,710
Posted By Lorikeet

I agree....just return it and say you cannot work...

I agree....just return it and say you cannot work on it. Some people are "givers" (you) and some people are "takers" (her). After you return the top to her, loose her phone number! I had a similar...
Forum: Pictures
01-29-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 70,502
Posted By Lorikeet

yes! Looks like snake or other reptile skin. ...

yes! Looks like snake or other reptile skin. I'm actually trying to do a quilt with a fishing/hunting theme and that would work nicely with it....in little pieces!
Forum: Main
01-26-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,633
Posted By Lorikeet

I make quilts for "Quilts of Valor". They go to...

I make quilts for "Quilts of Valor". They go to wounded veterans. Any pattern and color is fine. They like them to be 55" x 65". No quilt police allowed!
Local chapters are all over. They also...
Forum: Main
01-22-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,555
Posted By Lorikeet

Make sure the sun doesn't fade your fabrics! ...

Make sure the sun doesn't fade your fabrics! Doors on the storage units is the best solution. Or make a fabric panel for the front of open bins. Nothing worse than finding out your expensive...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-13-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By Lorikeet

Hi everyone. I'm new to quilting (just started 5...

Hi everyone. I'm new to quilting (just started 5 months ago) and have enjoyed every minute of it! Talk about using the brain cells! Trying to figure out some of the patterns is a real tough job! ...
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