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    Search: Posts Made By: Dutchgirl
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    Forum: Main
    07-17-2013, 05:30 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,673
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Thank you. Yes. I understand how to order the...

    Thank you. Yes. I understand how to order the issue but just wanted to ask the experts if that was the best way (cheapest way) to get the pattern. :)
    Forum: Main
    07-17-2013, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,673
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Quilt pattern: Raspberry Dessert from Quiltmaker's May/June 2011

    I am looking for a pattern in Quiltmaker's May/June 2011 issue. It is called Raspberry Dessert. I am a beginning quilter and don't really know if I can do this. Is the best way to get a copy of...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2013, 10:05 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,448
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    If you have used glue in place of basting....

    If you use glue instead of basting or pinning - when you sew through the places where there is glue - does it make the needle sticky?

    I have been very curious about this.

    Thanks
    Forum: Pictures
    04-17-2013, 03:34 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 2,749
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Thank you all for your lovely sentiments! I was...

    Thank you all for your lovely sentiments! I was amazed to see so many responses. I appreciate the encouragement too.
    Forum: Pictures
    04-17-2013, 08:56 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 2,749
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    My First Quilt top ! Finished!

    This is my first quilt top. It is an extra long twin - for the couch in front of the TV.
    I followed Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 - for the most part... changed it a bit and
    only did 18 blocks...
    Forum: Main
    03-26-2013, 09:17 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 945
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    NJ Quilter.... that is what I was thinking that...

    NJ Quilter.... that is what I was thinking that if I trim all the sashed blocks to the same size it will take care of the problem. I want to sash each block with small sashing strips vs. a long one...
    Forum: Main
    03-26-2013, 06:47 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 945
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    First quilt, advice on sashing

    I am making my first quilt top. (The Craftsy BOM 2012) I have decided to do sashing and cornerstones. Are there any tips anyone can share on how to do this. Most of my blocks turned out to be the...
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2013, 12:16 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 1,540
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Would like to learn FMQ! How??

    How do I get started learning free motion quilting? Looking specifically for something on-line or books that are helpful. i am not sure there is a class in my area - even if there was I don't have...
    Forum: Main
    01-28-2013, 01:03 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 9,747
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Brother Simplicity Sewing Machine, models SB3129 or SB700T

    Just looking to see if there is any feedback or personal reviews on either of these. I am a beginning quilter and am looking for a few extra features than my Janome Gem 2 offers, needle up/down,...
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2012, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 867
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    So the Janome Jem Gold (it is a lightweight...

    So the Janome Jem Gold (it is a lightweight machine) will be adequate for quilting???
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2012, 12:27 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 867
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    First quilt, a question about doing the quilting

    I am making my first quilt (I have been following the 2012 BOM class on Craftsy). I still have half of the blocks to make but now am thinking ahead to doing the actual quilting. I have a very basic...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2008, 11:10 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 869
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    I would like to print a photo on the label -...

    I would like to print a photo on the label - where do I get the fabric that I can print on using my printer at home??

    Also if anyone has any tips or recs please share!! i've never done this...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-03-2008, 07:53 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,595
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the help and...

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the help and advice. I haven't been around as I have been very busy quilting. I wanted to share some pics to show you my progress. All the piecing and quilting has...
    Forum: Main
    08-03-2008, 07:49 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,478
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Does anyone have a link for instructions about...

    Does anyone have a link for instructions about doing a binding on a quilt?


    Also, I'd like to put a label on the back since the quilt is a gift.... how do I do that?? Do I start with something...
    Forum: Main
    06-17-2008, 06:29 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 842
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Can anyone recommend a stitch to use for hand...

    Can anyone recommend a stitch to use for hand embroidered lettering and numbering on the front of a quilt? I would like for it to be very visible. I've never embroidered so I don't know all the...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-10-2008, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,002
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    I haven't fused the silhouette yet so I can still...

    I haven't fused the silhouette yet so I can still change things - make things bigger etc....
    Forum: Pictures
    06-10-2008, 01:51 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,002
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    This is a wall hanging for my parents 40th...

    This is a wall hanging for my parents 40th anniversary. It is my first attempt at quilting; it is all hand sewn. The blocks and sashing are done. The black border still needs to be sewn on but I have...
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2008, 03:53 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,803
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    If I wanted to embroider on a quilt would I do...

    If I wanted to embroider on a quilt would I do that on the quilt top before it is quilted or after I have quilted it and just go through the top layer??

    Or could I go either way??

    Thanks for...
    Forum: Main
    06-07-2008, 05:35 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,832
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Does anyone have a link for how do do mitered...

    Does anyone have a link for how do do mitered corners? I will be hand sewing if that makes a difference.

    Or if someone has the patience to explain it here that would be great too!!

    THANKS!!
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2008, 09:14 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,992
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    First of all thanks for all the advice! To answer...

    First of all thanks for all the advice! To answer some of the questions...

    I am using an 80/20 batting (cotton/poly). Perhaps it is too thick??

    I have no idea what kind of needle I am using. It...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2008, 06:34 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,992
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    I am trying to hand quilt for the first time. I...

    I am trying to hand quilt for the first time. I am using a hoop and am working on a "practice piece" before I do my wall hanging. I am happy enough with the stitches on top (at least as a novice...)...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-21-2008, 04:21 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,604
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the positive...

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the positive responses. I guess I should have explained that this is a small wall hanging for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. The block (a windmill) was chosen...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-20-2008, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,604
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Here are the quilt blocks for my first project....

    Here are the quilt blocks for my first project. (Excuse the strings and bunny ears please). I am going to do red sashing around the blocks. Then one or two borders and a binding.

    If I do an...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-05-2008, 04:20 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 3,447
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    Mgshaw- What a beautiful quilt! Your hand...

    Mgshaw- What a beautiful quilt! Your hand quilting is gorgeous. I am a new quilter and I am working on my very first quilt; a wall hanging. It is a surprise gift for my parents 40 wedding...
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2008, 06:30 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,608
    Posted By Dutchgirl

    I made a practice block for the wallhanging I am...

    I made a practice block for the wallhanging I am making. It is going to be blocks wide and one block high (long rectangular). My finished block should measure 8.5 inches square. Well, it isn't...
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