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    Forum: Main
    11-21-2017, 05:39 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,019
    Posted By schoolteacher

    block stability

    I have been given some old blocks to make into a quilt. Some of them are rather thin. Should I put some interfacing or muslin on the backs to make them more stable? None of the blocks have holes...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2017, 06:39 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,091
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Labor cost

    I have been given 60 blocks to make into a quilt. I will have to buy any extra fabric for the borders, binding, etc. My question is how do I figure the cost of the labor so as not to cheat myself....
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2016, 04:55 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,023
    Posted By schoolteacher

    t shirt quilts

    What kind of stabilizer do you use when making a T-shirt quilt? When you get it all put together can you quilt on top of the design? I am pondering and doing some research before starting one. ...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2016, 05:11 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,232
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Schmetz needles

    Somewhere I read that when quilting you should be using 75/10 and 90/14. One was to be used for piecing and one for fmq., but for the life of me, I can't remember which one should be used for what....
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2016, 03:27 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 6,376
    Posted By schoolteacher

    handkerchief quilt

    I am wanting to preserve my mother's handkerchiefs and was going to make them into a quilt. Should I iron them onto pellon/interfacing? Then batting and the backing? I can't seem to find out on...
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2016, 05:35 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,469
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Scrabble quilt

    I would like to make a scrabble quilt but use family names. I have found some ideas and but am not sure on a couple of things. For those that have done this type of quilt, how did you print the...
    Forum: Main
    03-06-2016, 07:59 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,756
    Posted By schoolteacher

    I have quilted many queens on my Bernina. It can...

    I have quilted many queens on my Bernina. It can be done but takes some organization. I divide the whole thing into 3 sections and sandwich all three layers separately, then pin and baste the...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2016, 06:56 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 4,322
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Farmer's wife quilt sampler

    I am contemplating making a farmer's wife quilt. I see that there is a book by Lauri G. Hind. Is this the "go to book" that I should be getting? Is there any other book that I should be getting...
    Forum: Main
    02-09-2016, 04:06 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,395
    Posted By schoolteacher

    star binding

    I have made a 3 foot star that needs to have the binding put on. Are there any "tricks" to make the outside points sharp and the inside corners to be neat and clean? Do I bind it the same way I...
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2016, 04:36 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 3,686
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Oh so glad to see this post. I have used spray...

    Oh so glad to see this post. I have used spray starch and the bottom of my iron was really gunky. I used a dryer sheet and it worked liked a charm. Have also read somewhere that you can put salt...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    12-24-2015, 04:28 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,554
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Tried this last night and it is great!!! No...

    Tried this last night and it is great!!! No bulk and the tutorial is easily understood. Thanks for making my life easier.
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2015, 05:19 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,354
    Posted By schoolteacher

    so glad you got to go and hopefully found many...

    so glad you got to go and hopefully found many treasures. I have been very satisfied with their online fabric and the customer service is great.
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2015, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,354
    Posted By schoolteacher

    So jealous. Ha Have been a faithful customer...

    So jealous. Ha Have been a faithful customer of their online store and have always been very satisfied with their fabric. Glad you got to go and hope you found many treasures.
    Forum: Main
    06-27-2015, 05:39 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,665
    Posted By schoolteacher

    pattern ideas

    Have been collecting 1 yard of various grays/creams and blacks and now have 11 various pieces. Just liked them and am ready to get started with a new creation. Need suggestions for a pattern. They...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2015, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 7,871
    Posted By schoolteacher

    I belonged to a group for about 5 months. I...

    I belonged to a group for about 5 months. I wanted to join a group for that had a love of quilting and that I could learn from others. I am a fairly decent quilter but still am willing to pick up...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2015, 03:32 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 6,103
    Posted By schoolteacher

    ladder for quilts

    Found an old ladder that I am going to clean up and then put quilts on the rungs. Should I seal the ladder with a varnish or something? Should I put a cotton cloth over the rungs before adding the...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2015, 03:26 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 908
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Missouriquiltco.com and fatquartershop.com ...

    Missouriquiltco.com and fatquartershop.com Both have a wide selection of precuts.
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2015, 04:56 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 7,916
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Interesting thread. I use the Crayola markers...

    Interesting thread. I use the Crayola markers also--make sure they are the washable kind. Am going to try putting the pattern on paper and adhering it to the fabric and sewing through it.
    Forum: Main
    05-13-2015, 03:14 AM
    Replies: 132
    Views: 18,311
    Posted By schoolteacher

    I don't and can't pay that much for fabric. I...

    I don't and can't pay that much for fabric. I have had good luck at salvation or good will stores. Even yard sales might have something. Old cotton shirts work wonderful. There are several...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2015, 02:47 AM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 5,136
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Connecting Threads , Whittles, Quilt Fabric...

    Connecting Threads , Whittles, Quilt Fabric Closeouts. Whittles is fast becoming my favorite!
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2015, 05:11 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,630
    Posted By schoolteacher

    machine quilting paper

    Just found a new site quiltingmadeeasy.com that has quilting paper for borders/blocks. Has anyone used this site and if you have used this type of paper, what are your experiences with it? I...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2015, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,990
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Great minds think alike. LOL I just posted...

    Great minds think alike. LOL I just posted about the usage of quilting paper. These have the design printed on them and you machine quilt over and then tear the paper off. Has anyone used them? ...
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2015, 04:46 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 6,076
    Posted By schoolteacher

    mailing a quilt

    I am in need of advice of how to prepare a quilt to send in the mail/what is the best way--UPS or what?/ insurance?
    It seems I have somewhere in my stacks/files of quilting articles of how to do...
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2015, 04:31 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 5,183
    Posted By schoolteacher

    love my martelli. Well worth the money!!

    love my martelli. Well worth the money!!
    Forum: Main
    04-05-2015, 10:34 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,078
    Posted By schoolteacher

    Found it again. Youtube Big stitch lesson 5:...

    Found it again. Youtube Big stitch lesson 5: the ending knot Jo Glover
    It's new to me at least. I had been taught to wind the thread around the needle and then put the needle back into...
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