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    Forum: Main
    09-29-2011, 03:53 PM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 11,268
    Posted By Faren

    I use Bonnie Hunter's system, but only on scraps...

    I use Bonnie Hunter's system, but only on scraps that are smaller than 5X5 square. Everything over that I leave as is. I am sewing 1.5 squares together as my leaders and enders. I have to say I like...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-24-2011, 04:45 PM
    Replies: 121
    Views: 8,755
    Posted By Faren

    That is so neat! Love the FMQ too!

    That is so neat! Love the FMQ too!
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2011, 08:14 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,361
    Posted By Faren

    Thanks for letting us know! I have been wanting...

    Thanks for letting us know! I have been wanting one for awhile but they were so expensive! So I just bought one online.
    09-16-2011, 06:53 PM
    Replies: 81
    Views: 3,219
    Posted By Faren

    Oil/watercolor paint very rarely, cross stitch,...

    Oil/watercolor paint very rarely, cross stitch, embroidery, knit, which led me to spinning wool, which led me to dyeing wool, polymer clay, tiny bit of beadwork and jewelry making, some card making....
    Forum: Pictures
    09-15-2011, 06:48 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,141
    Posted By Faren

    Thanks! I have a lot of room to improve, a lot of...

    Thanks! I have a lot of room to improve, a lot of those stars have one point that is almost missing! But I am having fun and it still seems to work!
    Forum: Main
    09-15-2011, 07:17 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 3,286
    Posted By Faren

    I haven't yet, thought it might be nice for the...

    I haven't yet, thought it might be nice for the child to have a present.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-14-2011, 08:20 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,141
    Posted By Faren

    Thank you ladies!

    Thank you ladies!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-14-2011, 07:37 PM
    Replies: 149
    Views: 9,417
    Posted By Faren

    I lean towards the black myself.

    I lean towards the black myself.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-14-2011, 07:33 PM
    Replies: 84
    Views: 7,217
    Posted By Faren

    That is a great quilt.

    That is a great quilt.
    Forum: Main
    09-14-2011, 07:19 PM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 3,286
    Posted By Faren

    I just finished my quilt so thought I would add...

    I just finished my quilt so thought I would add it here too!
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153030-1.htm#4208689

    Those airplanes are so cute! Love the kid drawing a picture too! Do you guys wrap...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-14-2011, 07:14 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,141
    Posted By Faren

    Third quilt, second one FMQ. Nice, simple and...

    Third quilt, second one FMQ. Nice, simple and quick! Which I needed after my SIL quilt, it was only about twin size but seemed to take forever!

    See the stars I quilted in the white fabric?
    256812
    Forum: Main
    09-13-2011, 08:10 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 20,333
    Posted By Faren

    Two easy ways: (1) Take a corner of the fabric in...

    Two easy ways: (1) Take a corner of the fabric in your hand and wad it up as tightly as you can. If it is wrinkled when you let it go, it is 99 percent certain that it's cotton. If it isn't wrinkled...
    Forum: Main
    09-13-2011, 08:06 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 20,333
    Posted By Faren

    Thank you!

    Thank you!
    Forum: Main
    09-12-2011, 02:11 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 20,333
    Posted By Faren

    What if you aren't sure if it is a poly blend or...

    What if you aren't sure if it is a poly blend or not? I am a fairly new sewer and need an easy way to tell.
    Forum: Main
    09-12-2011, 10:39 AM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 20,333
    Posted By Faren

    Thanks Carol J!

    Thanks Carol J!
    Forum: Main
    09-12-2011, 10:25 AM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 20,333
    Posted By Faren

    So is it alright to use them in the same quilt...

    So is it alright to use them in the same quilt with all cotton fabric? I just had a LOT of fabric given to me and am sure there are some blends. But as a beginner quilter I don't think I could pick...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 08:24 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    lol, thanks! I already have my 3rd quilt done. A...

    lol, thanks! I already have my 3rd quilt done. A nice, simple little 40X40 baby quilt for Operation Kid Comfort. I did expand my quilting repertoire though! I plan on taking pictures tomorrow and...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 08:11 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,501
    Posted By Faren

    That is great! Can't decide if I like the quilted...

    That is great! Can't decide if I like the quilted hearts or the 3d elements better!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 08:06 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    Thanks everyone! It is so nice to get lovely...

    Thanks everyone! It is so nice to get lovely comments like these!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 07:15 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    Well, they were from a collection so they all...

    Well, they were from a collection so they all just went together. it is a fairly busy and wild quilt, but I think it works. Specially for her,I would have made myself something a little more...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 07:11 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    About the FMQ, I say just go for it! I did watch...

    About the FMQ, I say just go for it! I did watch a lot of youtube videos and did research. I also think I avoided a lot of tension and drag problems by buying quilting gloves, the supreme slider(I...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 06:46 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    Opps, forgot to say she did just get it...

    Opps, forgot to say she did just get it today(didn't want her to miss any snuggle time) and she called and gushed about it!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-10-2011, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,259
    Posted By Faren

    This quilt is for my sister in law who hinted...

    This quilt is for my sister in law who hinted that she would love her very own quilt for Christmas, after she had complimented me on my first quilt. I asked what she wanted and she wanted to be able...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-04-2011, 04:41 PM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 10,154
    Posted By Faren

    A guy who is a gamer and a quilter? Awesome!...

    A guy who is a gamer and a quilter? Awesome! Never played any of those, I am a GURPS girl myself, but how cool is that!
    Forum: Pictures
    09-02-2011, 11:18 AM
    Replies: 76
    Views: 13,968
    Posted By Faren

    Wonder if I could talk hubby into this...

    Wonder if I could talk hubby into this...
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