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    Search: Posts Made By: dorismary2001
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    Forum: Main
    03-02-2017, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,745
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Another iron cleaning tip

    I'm in the UK so can't buy Dawn here but I find a paracetamol tablet works - yes, really.
    See the details here
    http://www.right-sides-together.com/iron-cleaning/
    Forum: Links and Resources
    04-12-2015, 02:49 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,883
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Interesting but lots of times when you could be...

    Interesting but lots of times when you could be off with matching the seams and the biggest problem would be sewing the strips together along the bias edges with them stretching.
    Forum: Pictures
    01-08-2015, 04:23 AM
    Replies: 131
    Views: 10,637
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Dot, No wonder so many are in awe! Me too. I...

    Dot,
    No wonder so many are in awe! Me too. I know I would never have the patience to keep at it so long.
    Hope to see you and the quilt next week at The Maltings.
    Doris
    Forum: Main
    11-15-2014, 02:19 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 5,208
    Posted By dorismary2001

    The stained glass one was a freebie from Spectrum...

    The stained glass one was a freebie from Spectrum Glass. The PDF is here http://www.spectrumglass.com/stained-glass/img/patterns/LetItSnow.pdf
    Forum: Main
    11-15-2014, 10:00 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 5,208
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Snowmen Quilts

    I too am seduced by these little people! The pictures are of one I made last year and the little stained glass one I just finished this week.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    04-18-2014, 01:17 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,936
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Exploding Block

    Yes, It's quick and easy and you do lose the points but great for charity quilts. The edges of the squares are also on the bias so need to be handled carefully and you may need to square them up a...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    03-23-2014, 12:30 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,298
    Posted By dorismary2001

    I forgot to say that the edges of the blocks are...

    I forgot to say that the edges of the blocks are all on the bias which often happens with the newer 'cut up' blocks. But still fun.

    Doris in the South of England
    Forum: Links and Resources
    03-22-2014, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,298
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Exploding Block video

    Here in the U.K. we've made the block this way for some years. Also known here by the name "Magic Square" Be aware that you lose the points on the squares when you use this method but it's...
    Forum: Main
    10-08-2013, 01:22 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 7,910
    Posted By dorismary2001

    I cut all my odd shaped leftovers into 2" squares...

    I cut all my odd shaped leftovers into 2" squares and love using them. Here are pictures of some of my resulting quilts.
    Often all that's needed is just one fabric to blend all the fabrics...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-11-2013, 03:10 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5,346
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Sew Easy Pineapple

    I've used this method several times. It's certainly easy and quick but be aware that all the edges are on the bias. Starch would help. Here's a picture of one of mine. I added sashing to stabilise...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-03-2013, 04:37 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 6,835
    Posted By dorismary2001

    I love circles on quilts also! Your is fab. I...

    I love circles on quilts also! Your is fab. I posted this picture a long time ago. Could it have been mine that inspired you?
    Forum: Main
    03-01-2013, 04:26 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 14,213
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Scraps -I love them

    I've posted pictures before of scrappy qults I've made. I love making something out of an odd assortment of bits that many folk throwaway. Here's a picture of one I've just finished using 2 inch...
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2013, 04:04 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5,428
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Block ofthe month forum

    Dumb question! But can someone please give me a direct link to the Block of the Month forum. Thanks.
    Forum: Pictures
    10-30-2012, 02:56 AM
    Replies: 67
    Views: 11,845
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Christmas Table Runners - pattern

    Thank you all for your kind comments. How was No.1 done? Several of you asked. Sorry, no commercial pattern. Just a slight variation of one a friend had a picture of. Quite simple if I can...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-24-2012, 11:48 PM
    Replies: 67
    Views: 11,845
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Christmas Table Runners

    I'm ready 2 months early! Here are pictures of some I've made recently. I'll use a couple and the others will be gifts.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    10-16-2012, 03:46 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 12,324
    Posted By dorismary2001

    I love your quilts but far too many triangles for...

    I love your quilts but far too many triangles for me! I like using my scraps as squares or strips. Easier to cut and sew and quicker too. Possibly not such detailed results but since I give mine...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-24-2012, 04:33 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,842
    Posted By dorismary2001

    I've shown so many quilters here in the U.K. how...

    I've shown so many quilters here in the U.K. how to it this Sharon Schamber way and they are all converted! Not perhaps ideal for really large quilts but for others it's great. Banishes any...
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2012, 03:07 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,326
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. A...

    Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. A friend is sending me a sample of WSS and I've also bought a 1 yard sample from EBay so once these arrive I can have a go and experiment.
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2012, 03:04 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,326
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Water soluble stabiliser as a quilting template?

    Has anyone traced, marked or printed a quilting design on to water soluble stabilser? If so how did it work and would a heavier weight stabiliser be better than a lightweight one? I want to machine...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2012, 02:57 AM
    Replies: 166
    Views: 43,423
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Here's one of mine.

    I was really pleased with this one and the triangles were really easy to line up in columns.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2012, 11:50 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 11,291
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Mystery Quilt

    Judy Hopkins 'Patchwork Puzzle' see my earlier post. Here's the picture of mine.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2012, 11:46 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 11,291
    Posted By dorismary2001

    [QUOTE=jaciqltznok;5129845]http://www.marshamcclos...

    [QUOTE=jaciqltznok;5129845]http://www.marshamccloskey.com/mysquilsin.html

    I've run the Patchwork Puzzle by Judy Hopkins (at the URL quoted) for a couple of groups of ladies here in the UK BUT I...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-02-2012, 08:57 AM
    Replies: 101
    Views: 15,063
    Posted By dorismary2001

    One of the prettiest SnWs I've seen. They...

    One of the prettiest SnWs I've seen. They arevery addictive. I've made about 8 and have to stop myself making another when I see suitable fabric.
    Doris in the U.k.
    Forum: Pictures
    02-27-2012, 08:19 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,459
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Many thanks for all your replies and the links. ...

    Many thanks for all your replies and the links. I didn't paper piece my block or use any pesky Y seams. I did 'sew and flip' corners to add the triangles at the end of each strip. A little...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-27-2012, 03:32 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,459
    Posted By dorismary2001

    Can you help with name of this block?

    I found this block somewhe on the WWW and figured out how to make it. I've a quilt in progress ans several friends want to make theblock. Does antone know it's name? Thanks.
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