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    Search: Posts Made By: CasaManana
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    Forum: Tutorials
    03-25-2010, 11:25 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 17,161
    Posted By CasaManana

    Hi, I've used this technique for flying geese...

    Hi,
    I've used this technique for flying geese also. But I add 1 step to it. When placing the square on the rectangle, I sew a second seam. Then when I trim off the unused corners, my seam is...
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    03-24-2010, 03:45 PM
    Replies: 1,873
    Views: 175,501
    Posted By CasaManana

    Hi Gramma O, Here are a couple of web sites for...

    Hi Gramma O,
    Here are a couple of web sites for you - they have excellent tutorials.

    www.about.com/quilt About.com offers tutorials, block designs, quilt designs, you name it, and it is...
    Forum: Main
    03-23-2010, 07:16 AM
    Replies: 305
    Views: 35,514
    Posted By CasaManana

    I love scrappy! In my world, they have to be...

    I love scrappy! In my world, they have to be bright and cheerful. There just isn't much about me that is pastel :thumbup:

    Double Bed Size
    24776

    Lap size
    24777

    Lap size
    24778
    Forum: Main
    03-23-2010, 06:45 AM
    Replies: 305
    Views: 35,514
    Posted By CasaManana

    If you have shades of color - very light, light,...

    If you have shades of color - very light, light, med light, medium, medium dark, dark, very dark you could create a rainbow effect, or give the appearance of a watercolor quilt if you cut the pieces...
    Forum: Main
    03-20-2010, 07:32 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,482
    Posted By CasaManana

    Thanks, Rein, I think this is a bit of short...

    Thanks, Rein, I think this is a bit of short notice for all of us - which is what prompted me to ask for assistance. Any help we can get will be greatly appreciated.
    CasaManana
    aka Vicky
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2010, 06:57 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,482
    Posted By CasaManana

    That would be GREAT!! Thank you so much! ...

    That would be GREAT!!

    Thank you so much!
    Vicky
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2010, 07:03 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,482
    Posted By CasaManana

    actually, I need you to send Alycia an email for...

    actually, I need you to send Alycia an email for the address. She is the one coordinating this effort. I got involved because I have the membership to the board. Her email address is: ...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-17-2010, 08:10 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 6,284
    Posted By CasaManana

    Your colors POP! and I love the block pattern. ...

    Your colors POP! and I love the block pattern.

    Just a suggestion - I save blocks from classes like you are in now, and when I have a bunch, I sew them together in a sampler quilt. If the blocks...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-17-2010, 07:52 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 6,261
    Posted By CasaManana

    I love the idea of your thread catcher. To all...

    I love the idea of your thread catcher. To all of you who actually hit the thread catcher with your snippets (mine always static cling to me or the table or whatever, and eventually land on the...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-17-2010, 07:39 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 1,953
    Posted By CasaManana

    That is an amazing find! My bad news is that my...

    That is an amazing find!
    My bad news is that my local JoAnns doesn't do that. I was looking at 2 bolts of fabric, both stained, and asked if they could discount it because of the stain. I was told...
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2010, 09:02 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 5,961
    Posted By CasaManana

    I used to have the same problem remembering what...

    I used to have the same problem remembering what that tip was.

    Now I have a document created that I call Tips. It is stored in my computer so I can open it up in 2 clicks. I copy the tip I...
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2010, 08:57 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 9,691
    Posted By CasaManana

    Hi, I agree with the rest - keep your money on...

    Hi,
    I agree with the rest - keep your money on you, cover the table all the way to the ground, keep extras under the table, etc. What I haven't seen in the responses:

    1. besides a table, are...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-16-2010, 08:14 PM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 9,659
    Posted By CasaManana

    That is awesome!!! I love the colors you used,...

    That is awesome!!! I love the colors you used, and I love the pattern!

    Great Job.
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2010, 03:52 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,482
    Posted By CasaManana

    First, to any of you who know how to request...

    First, to any of you who know how to request this, could this request kept on the first page?

    Quilters: We need your help! We need 200 quilts by the end of April. Yep, I said 200 in about 6...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-16-2010, 02:35 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 3,173
    Posted By CasaManana

    I agree! Definitely deserved first place. Can't...

    I agree! Definitely deserved first place. Can't wait to see what you do next!
    casa2manana
    aka Vicky :D
    Forum: Pictures
    03-15-2010, 07:59 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,149
    Posted By CasaManana

    Barb, I agree!! That bag is gorgeous!! and I...

    Barb,
    I agree!! That bag is gorgeous!! and I didn't think you were goofing off - I just figured you were being invisible until the work was done.

    Oh, no, sorry, that was me that used to do that....
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    03-15-2010, 04:25 PM
    Replies: 1,873
    Views: 175,501
    Posted By CasaManana

    I'd love to adopt you!!

    I'd love to adopt you!!
    Forum: Pictures
    03-09-2010, 08:30 PM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 5,317
    Posted By CasaManana

    I'll say you're got the quilting thing down!! ...

    I'll say you're got the quilting thing down!! You're going to keep me on my toes. That's good. It will refresh my memory on some things.

    I did see the new avatar. Is Ruby Lu the pregnant one? ...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-09-2010, 11:43 AM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 5,317
    Posted By CasaManana

    Awesome!! Very nice..........and since you're my...

    Awesome!! Very nice..........and since you're my adopted daughter newbie, I'm wondering how much you could teach me...........I've designed a couple of small things, but nothing like this. All I...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2010, 03:17 PM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 12,518
    Posted By CasaManana

    I'm into making it as easy as possible but still...

    I'm into making it as easy as possible but still retain the same elegant feeling of the quilt that you have right now.

    I've used the fusible threads and the fusible tapes - I love them both! For...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2010, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 12,518
    Posted By CasaManana

    Have you thought about adding a fusible bias...

    Have you thought about adding a fusible bias ribbon over the shadow? you can purchase it in tons of colors

    also check out iron on threads - fairly heavy weight, and have a metallic sheen ...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2010, 09:25 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 7,047
    Posted By CasaManana

    Thank you all for your kind words. You are all...

    Thank you all for your kind words. You are all so wonderfully supportive, it's hard to comprehend because it is so different from what I'm used to in daily life - sales clerks, people walking in a...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-06-2010, 08:58 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 7,047
    Posted By CasaManana

    Dee Dee, try www.villagequiltshoppe.com ...

    Dee Dee,
    try www.villagequiltshoppe.com

    they have lots of free patterns, and bunches of really inexpensive patterns.

    I know they have several snowflake patterns. just do a search for them.
    ...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-06-2010, 03:33 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 7,047
    Posted By CasaManana

    Thanks for all the kind words. My internet...

    Thanks for all the kind words. My internet connection is making me crazy, so I'm going to try putting the denim shirt jacket up tomorrow.
    sorry,
    Vicky :cry:
    Forum: Pictures
    03-06-2010, 02:38 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 7,047
    Posted By CasaManana

    Dorian, just a suggestion - in your photo...

    Dorian,
    just a suggestion - in your photo editing software, saturate the colors, increase the amount of contrast, and increase the 'brightness' a little.
    That's how I got mine to keep the rich...
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