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03-14-2022, 03:11 PM
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Limit of Patience?
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Every few years I am just so tired of looking...
Every few years I am just so tired of looking thru the scrap pile and making things from the same material. I gather it up, check it one last time, and give it to my neighbor who loves it. She just...
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02-26-2022, 01:46 PM
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Stripology ruler questions
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Be careful around Amazon and Creative Grids...
Be careful around Amazon and Creative Grids rulers. Someone in China is copying them and selling them on Amazon. They are not the same. Make sure it is an authentic CG ruler.
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02-26-2022, 01:42 PM
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Quilt pattern suggestions for large print fabrics
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I love the patterns by Maple Island quilts. I...
I love the patterns by Maple Island quilts. I have made several using big pieces of my favorite fabrics. If you are careful ahead of time, you can even use directional fabrics.
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07-12-2019, 05:19 AM
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Have you made a gadget cushion and if so what filling did you use?
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I made over 20 of these last year for Xmas...
I made over 20 of these last year for Xmas presents. Filled them about 90% with walnut shells and added more filling of poly fill to fill out the top corner where it is hard to fill with the shells....
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06-01-2017, 05:23 PM
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What's happening with quilt shows?
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Our quilt guild (Indianapolis) has a show every...
Our quilt guild (Indianapolis) has a show every two years and has around 400 quilts. Our vendor list is full for this year's show. Show includes bed turning, small quilt auction, raffle quilt,...
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05-13-2017, 02:43 AM
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Don't ever think a piece is too small!
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You should check out the quilts from mary...
You should check out the quilts from mary frisch's books. Here is an example: ...
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05-12-2017, 05:52 AM
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What's happening with quilt shows?
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Yes, for the show but getting in and out of...
Yes, for the show but getting in and out of vendor booths would be impossible. Not room for two people to pass each other easily in the smaller packed booth spaces. Worst time would be the first...
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05-12-2017, 05:47 AM
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Blind friend
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minkee on the back even with some texture would...
minkee on the back even with some texture would be spectacular. When I hold it, I just want to stroke it and love on it. The feel is everything for minkee.
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04-23-2017, 02:13 PM
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What fabric to get in Japan?
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There is a lot of wonderful cotton, often used to...
There is a lot of wonderful cotton, often used to wrap presents. I got quite a lot while there. Each area also usually does its own panel to commemorate the area. We covered a lot of the country...
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04-19-2017, 03:43 PM
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In Indianapolis in June
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Always in Stitches, Noblesville north of Indy ...
Always in Stitches, Noblesville north of Indy
Quilt Quarters, Michigan/421 just north of I 465
Back Door, South of Indy on 135
Tiny modern shop downtown Indy, Crimson Tate. Very friendly and...
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04-06-2017, 07:18 AM
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Marshall Dry Goods
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Always good to ask for wholesale prices because...
Always good to ask for wholesale prices because some, like Marshalls, give you the price for quantity and charge sales tax and others like Choice, require a tax ID number to even get prices.
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03-05-2017, 02:50 AM
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Batting
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for our charity quilts, Walmart has rolls and...
for our charity quilts, Walmart has rolls and will deliver to stores for pickup. https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/quilt-batting?sort=price_high They even sell Warm and Natural which surprised me.
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03-03-2017, 02:48 PM
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Lint messing up my tension
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I use masterpiece and love it but still have to...
I use masterpiece and love it but still have to clean out under my throat plate every bobbin or two. But nothing like the lint of a cheaper or less well made thread.
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02-14-2017, 03:22 AM
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Which Paducah?
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I go to Paducah every year and have been to...
I go to Paducah every year and have been to Houston twice. If I was overseas and had to choose, I would probably choose Houston. The show is in one building (convention center downtown), more...
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02-13-2017, 05:04 PM
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Handiquilter prostitcher latest update
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Husband delayed update until Wed. Too many other...
Husband delayed update until Wed. Too many other things on his plate. I have made a copy of the instructions. Many have updated and other than a couple of issues, some operator and some...
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02-12-2017, 01:30 PM
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Handiquilter prostitcher latest update
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There is now the Standard Prostitcher which was...
There is now the Standard Prostitcher which was what everyone had. In January, they released Prostitcher Premium which, when installed, will be a separate program. You can use either one. I was...
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02-12-2017, 01:25 PM
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where to Buy Fabric
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If you get on mailing lists, the companies will...
If you get on mailing lists, the companies will let you know about sales and free shipping times. Save up your purchases and get free shipping. I find the prices at Hancocks of Paducah are...
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02-12-2017, 05:28 AM
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What should I do?
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Yes, label all your tools. One rotary cutter or...
Yes, label all your tools. One rotary cutter or ruler looks like another. Keep track of them.
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02-12-2017, 04:05 AM
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Handiquilter prostitcher latest update
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We are doing our update Monday. Will see. ...
We are doing our update Monday. Will see.
Have you joined the Facebook group, Prostitcher Posse? They have great information and many have updated.
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02-12-2017, 04:02 AM
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What was your most challenging quilting project to date...
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Mine was a Lori Smith Quilt Sampler with 81 7.5...
Mine was a Lori Smith Quilt Sampler with 81 7.5 inch blocks. She had blocks with 72 pieces, blocks with miters within the blocks, 1/16 inch measurements, Y seams, and every other combo. When I got...
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02-12-2017, 03:49 AM
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Rag Quilt Die
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That is why it is recommended that rag quilts...
That is why it is recommended that rag quilts first be washed in a commercial machine. Cutting first and then sewing with those edges floating around is going to cause lint earlier in the process. ...
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02-12-2017, 03:43 AM
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What should I do?
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Just got back from a retreat. What Itake depends...
Just got back from a retreat. What Itake depends on how the retreat is set up. At this one, I did not have a lot of room around me but had a large place to lay out (temporary) or cut out. The...
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02-04-2017, 04:53 AM
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Robotic quilting for LA
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If you have problems following the lines on a...
If you have problems following the lines on a paper pantograph, consider the PPS, Precise Pantograph System. You can sit and the handles are much easier to use to follow the pantograph.
If you...
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01-20-2017, 01:51 PM
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UFO: front, back, reversible or two quilts?
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It is hard with squares to get them evenly...
It is hard with squares to get them evenly centered when using a quilting machine. I know this because I had that issue. Plain with a chunk of squares running down the middle is better. Strips...
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01-16-2017, 02:23 PM
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Machine Eating Triangles
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Using a leader piece of fabric is a good method. ...
Using a leader piece of fabric is a good method. It keeps even pressure on both threads and out the back. I also agree with sharp needle
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