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04-25-2011, 04:28 PM

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9-11-11 Memorial Quilt

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Thanks, Gwyn, I am still trying to find something...

Thanks, Gwyn, I am still trying to find something special to represent the planes.
I was thinking of doing 4 falling stars or maybe a block with 4 flying geese with the flight numbers on it.

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04-23-2011, 10:46 PM

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9-11-11 Memorial Quilt

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Thanks, thomp116, I will see if I can find that...

Thanks, thomp116, I will see if I can find that book.
I am hoping to make the center of the quilt a waving flag.

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04-23-2011, 10:42 PM

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9-11-11 Memorial Quilt

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Thanks, Justwannaquilt, I love that picture too!...

Thanks, Justwannaquilt, I love that picture too! I am trying not to copy anything that is copyrighted.

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04-22-2011, 09:41 PM

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9-11-11 Memorial Quilt

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Both great ideas. Thanks. I am trying to come...

Both great ideas. Thanks.
I am trying to come up with a block featuring a symbol that best represents the firefighters, police, and all the rest who came to rescue and dig through the rubble.

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04-22-2011, 09:26 PM

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9-11-11 Memorial Quilt

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

No takers? OK , so I am creating my own. Here is...

No takers? OK , so I am creating my own. Here is my first 9-11-11 Memorial quilt block.

Forum: Pictures

03-02-2011, 10:19 AM

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Fatquarter's Snowfamily quilt...quilted by Charisma

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

I love it. It makes me want hot cocoa! Beautiful,...

I love it. It makes me want hot cocoa! Beautiful, beautiful.

Forum: Pictures

03-02-2011, 10:17 AM

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Done except for part of the binding!

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Very sweet. What a great job you did. like your...

Very sweet. What a great job you did. like your quilt rack, too.

Forum: Pictures

03-02-2011, 10:15 AM

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D9P

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Beautiful!! One of my very favorite squares.

Beautiful!! One of my very favorite squares.

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02-23-2011, 10:01 AM

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What would you recommend for a newbie?

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Log Cabin Book by Eleanor Burns is a great...

Log Cabin Book by Eleanor Burns is a great jumping off point.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

02-23-2011, 10:00 AM

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Good Morning, Fellow Quilters

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

Welcome!!

Welcome!!

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02-22-2011, 01:53 PM

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quilting thread versus embroidery floss

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

I have. It works okay. Make sure the floss is...

I have. It works okay. Make sure the floss is color fast. I use 2 strand. Quilting thread will be easier to use.

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02-22-2011, 01:50 PM

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Has anyone looked in your sewing room and gasped at the mess?

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

I don't have a sewing room so my "creativity"...

I don't have a sewing room so my "creativity" gets to be spread all over the living room especially as a deadline approaches. My DH is particularly patient about it. My DS who is 6 doesn't always...

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02-21-2011, 09:03 PM

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Can silk be used to make quilts?

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

The fabrics in "old" crazy quilts were sewn onto...

The fabrics in "old" crazy quilts were sewn onto another piece of fabric as opposed to being pieced.
I am also glad that you started this topic because I have recently received a lot of silk fabrics...

Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests

02-21-2011, 08:47 PM

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Newbies challenge

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Posted By Purplequilter2011

I will be happy to adopt you, EllieGirl. I will...

I will be happy to adopt you, EllieGirl. I will send you a message.

Forum: Pictures

02-21-2011, 05:43 PM

Replies: 10

birthday quilt

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