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    Search: Posts Made By: severna
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    Forum: Main
    11-17-2012, 01:54 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 19,191
    Posted By severna

    This pattern is a single Irish Chain. Google...

    This pattern is a single Irish Chain. Google single Irish Chain and you will find many links with free patterns.
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2012, 01:47 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 19,191
    Posted By severna

    The pattern is a single Irish Chain. If you look...

    The pattern is a single Irish Chain. If you look








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    Forum: Main
    10-16-2011, 03:00 AM
    Replies: 139
    Views: 11,106
    Posted By severna

    I began with cardboard templates and scissors...

    I began with cardboard templates and scissors cutting each triangle separately. Then I discovered a wonderful book published in 1979 by Barbara Johannah called The Quick Quiltmaking Handbook. She...
    Forum: Main
    09-18-2011, 03:14 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 8,001
    Posted By severna

    Reversing sewing seams is correct. The most...

    Reversing sewing seams is correct. The most important way to control the bow is to cut strips running the length (up the selvedge) not crosswise and do not cut long strips. Work with lengths that...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2011, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 8,979
    Posted By severna

    Measure quilt as you have mentioned from center...

    Measure quilt as you have mentioned from center top and center side. Add a 1-2 to 1 inch to measurement. Cut borders on straight of grain lengthwise.
    If you are using multiple borders construct...
    Forum: Recipes
    06-14-2011, 02:39 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 6,877
    Posted By severna

    Raised in Pennsylvania lived in Ohio. Corn meal...

    Raised in Pennsylvania lived in Ohio. Corn meal mush was a staple in the family. Moved South in retirement and found no one knew anything about corn meal mush. How odd, corn is a staple in the...
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2011, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 9,178
    Posted By severna

    I have done photo printing for years. Starting...

    I have done photo printing for years. Starting first with a piece of muslin untreated wait till dry and hot iron. No fading.
    I now use the Jenkins pretreated fabric that was mentioned in another...
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2011, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 182
    Views: 25,427
    Posted By severna

    Plain muslin backing is best to use if you are...

    Plain muslin backing is best to use if you are hand quilting. It shows the texture of the quilting to best advantage. Use the best grade muslin. It is best to use a patterned backing if you machine...
    Forum: Main
    04-03-2011, 01:26 PM
    Replies: 136
    Views: 11,039
    Posted By severna

    I am experiencing the same problem. It is very...

    I am experiencing the same problem. It is very annoying. I am sure others are having the same problem. Thank you for bringing it to the attention of the site manager.
    Severna
    Forum: Pictures
    03-19-2011, 02:50 AM
    Replies: 116
    Views: 12,477
    Posted By severna

    Thank you for the picture of your beautiful...

    Thank you for the picture of your beautiful dachshund.
    I have had dachshunds in my life for over 50 years and they are all alike, they love to burrow. He will provide many hours of joy and comic...
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2011, 02:22 AM
    Replies: 179
    Views: 15,573
    Posted By severna

    The dark blue predominates. Its tone is darker...

    The dark blue predominates. Its tone is darker than the others
    In the background of the lady notice there are light aqua and turquoise colors. Try a batik with those colors.
    Happy quilting...
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2011, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 170
    Views: 18,873
    Posted By severna

    Part of the joy of quilting for me is the process...

    Part of the joy of quilting for me is the process of planning the quilt the selection of the pattern and designing and choosing the fabric. I have never considered buying the pre-packaged fabric...
    Forum: Main
    02-26-2011, 03:23 AM
    Replies: 109
    Views: 16,723
    Posted By severna

    So many instructions tell you to cut across the...

    So many instructions tell you to cut across the width of the fabric (42 inches) I cut length wise (up the selvedge) and I never cut a strip longer than 20 to 24 inches. You can fold the fabric once...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2011, 03:33 AM
    Replies: 122
    Views: 29,538
    Posted By severna

    Twenty five years ago, I spent three months...

    Twenty five years ago, I spent three months making my daughter's wedding dress. I hand appliqued yards of lace and 3000 hand sewn seed pearls. I will come back and haunt anyone who dares to cut into...
    Forum: Main
    02-20-2011, 03:15 AM
    Replies: 104
    Views: 14,721
    Posted By severna

    Is this just for one cup? You go girl!

    Is this just for one cup? You go girl!
    Forum: Main
    02-20-2011, 03:04 AM
    Replies: 147
    Views: 16,140
    Posted By severna

    I don't know what it is called today, but I have...

    I don't know what it is called today, but I have had for years a tool called a bodkin. It is metal with a small ball on one end and an eyelet on the other end. The ball end is used to turn corners,...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-16-2011, 09:13 AM
    Replies: 140
    Views: 15,390
    Posted By severna

    Your work is beautiful. Thank you for saying you...

    Your work is beautiful. Thank you for saying you chose thread colors to match the fabric, rather than using all white. I find many long arm quilters continue to use white regardless of the color of...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2011, 04:05 AM
    Replies: 165
    Views: 16,961
    Posted By severna

    I made a design wall with a large flannel backed...

    I made a design wall with a large flannel backed table cloth which I purchased at Wal-Mart. Using the 3M hooks that are removable without damage on your walls and a cafe rod that measured the width...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2011, 03:56 AM
    Replies: 153
    Views: 21,337
    Posted By severna

    I find the best paper for pp is newspaper stock. ...

    I find the best paper for pp is newspaper stock. If you have a local newspaper they will usually sell a roll of unused paper stock for a ridiculous low price. I have a huge roll that measures 36"...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2011, 03:25 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 8,461
    Posted By severna

    I have used EQ since its inception. I have...

    I have used EQ since its inception. I have upgraded to EQ7 and find it easy to use. The program has video tutorials and also the books that comes with all of the versions are concise and easy to...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    02-09-2011, 03:21 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,967
    Posted By severna

    I took a class from George at a North Carolina...

    I took a class from George at a North Carolina quilt symposium.
    It was great and inspiring actually seeing his work close up
    If you like paper piecing ( I love it) and have an opportunity to take a...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    02-06-2011, 03:29 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 4,164
    Posted By severna

    I enjoy the Planet Patchwork Mystery Quilt. I...

    I enjoy the Planet Patchwork Mystery Quilt. I have cut my fabric and looking forward to the first installment. For those who can't participate today, you can print out the instructions and do it at...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-06-2011, 03:13 AM
    Replies: 110
    Views: 12,408
    Posted By severna

    Great scrap quilt. I agree about the stash never...

    Great scrap quilt. I agree about the stash never shrinks.
    I am convinced fabric grows at night. Like a worm it grows back its tail.
    Happy quilting
    Severna
    Forum: Main
    02-04-2011, 03:20 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 852
    Posted By severna

    I read the link for the resizer program. Great...

    I read the link for the resizer program. Great program and it works.
    The purchase price is a little high.
    I use my scanner-copier using the custom sizing menu. You can reduce or enlarge any...
    Forum: Main
    02-03-2011, 02:57 AM
    Replies: 282
    Views: 26,051
    Posted By severna

    It is said the Amish quilters always made a...

    It is said the Amish quilters always made a mistake in their quilts, because "Only God is perfect".
    Continue to enjoy your creativity in your quilts. Remember the joy you feel when your friends and...
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