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Forum: Main
11-21-2017, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
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: 2,673
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: 2,975
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: 3,094
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: 6,081
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: 1,397
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: 1,674
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: 4,206
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: 3,327
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: 3,416
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: 4,468
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: 3,307
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: 3,307
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: 3,577
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: 7,701
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: 5,865
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: 884
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: 7,717
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: 17,873
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: 5,011
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: 3,560
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: 2,939
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: 5,926
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: 5,014
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: 2,036
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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