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Forum: Main
03-12-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,415
Posted By Madan49

Choices in jelly rolls colors

This is EXACTLY how I feel about most pre-cuts. I may only really love half of the fabrics represented in the set.
Jean
Forum: Pictures
10-15-2020, 03:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,036
Posted By Madan49

Lovely work! Jean MaDan

Lovely work!
Jean MaDan
Forum: Main
11-14-2019, 04:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,496
Posted By Madan49

I'm too much of a control freak to do them until...

I'm too much of a control freak to do them until they post the final clue and I see that I like the end result. Then I 'll do them, though I guess they don't count as. a mystery then.
Forum: Main
04-17-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,703
Posted By Madan49

I used EQ5 for YEARS and was thrilled with it....

I used EQ5 for YEARS and was thrilled with it. The only reason I have EQ7 is that a friend gave it to me for Christmas. I can't say it has one single feature that is an improvement over the EQ5, and...
Forum: Pictures
07-18-2015, 04:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,206
Posted By Madan49

Square Dancing Star

This is the quilt I finished. I adapted it from a pattern available here:
Square Dancing Star
http://www.pineapplepresspatterns.com/html/our_patterns_3.html
I made several changes on mine,...
Forum: Pictures
07-01-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

Thank you so much, Onalee! I've been finding...

Thank you so much, Onalee! I've been finding that, for ME, using the larger prints in bigger scale blocks just seems to work better. Otherwise I tend to just have to cut them very very small and use...
Forum: Pictures
06-30-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

Thanks, Jan. It's a REALLY big quilt. LOL! This...

Thanks, Jan. It's a REALLY big quilt. LOL! This one is "officially" king size, but you're seeing it on a queen size bed. I like quilts that go-to-the-floor, so mine typically do, even if I have to...
Forum: Pictures
06-30-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

No.... A kajillion, is right between a gazillion...

No.... A kajillion, is right between a gazillion and a bazillion.... you know, where you get a headache and say "why did I think I wanted to do this many pieces on the bias????".... that kind of...
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

As you know, Sis... it's my goal to use up some...

As you know, Sis... it's my goal to use up some of the "STUFF" in my stash, as well as using what I consider to be the "pretty" fabrics or collections that I really WANT to work with. I'm trying to...
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

LOL! Thank you.. my avatar photo is a brown quilt...

LOL! Thank you.. my avatar photo is a brown quilt I did a few years ago. It's an adaptation of a pattern I did by Jackie Robinson, called Eureka. After purchasing the pattern, I didn't want to use...
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2015, 04:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,191
Posted By Madan49

Big Teal Stars

I just finished this one. I've had the quilt done for months, but was slow to get the hand stitching done on the binding. This isn't a typical quilt for me, as I usually do more traditional patterns...
Forum: Main
06-25-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,024
Posted By Madan49

I machine embroider labels for the quilts I do as...

I machine embroider labels for the quilts I do as gifts, and for ones my customers order if asked for, but not for quilts I sell unless they are requested. I don't assume everyone wants my name on...
Forum: Main
06-25-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,523
Posted By Madan49

EXACTLY!! You lose the tiniest bit of measure...

EXACTLY!! You lose the tiniest bit of measure with that fold, and it all adds up! And the more seams you have in a block, the more it will matter on the finished size. That scant bit you subtract...
Forum: Main
06-22-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,046
Posted By Madan49

3 different kinds of blade sharpeners. None of...

3 different kinds of blade sharpeners. None of them worked. I could have bought more blades instead. LOL!
Forum: Main
06-11-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,630
Posted By Madan49

Once a quilt leaves my possession, I no longer...

Once a quilt leaves my possession, I no longer have control over how it's washed. So... I figure if the fabric was washed in the hottest water possible BEFORE it was used to construct the quilt, then...
Forum: Main
05-17-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,998
Posted By Madan49

I grew up wearing dresses and blouses made from...

I grew up wearing dresses and blouses made from printed flour sacks! I was always excited if they let me choose the ones we bought. :-)
Forum: Main
05-14-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 15,995
Posted By Madan49

I wouldn't let my tools leave my house, but I...

I wouldn't let my tools leave my house, but I would share them in my home with someone I was teaching. I'm big on supervision, especially on things I've invested my own hard-earned cash in. I would...
Forum: Main
05-13-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,014
Posted By Madan49

A view from the other side... some of the younger...

A view from the other side... some of the younger "just starting" quilters would do well to hook up with some older ladies that are isolated for one reason or another. Many of them can no longer go...
Forum: Main
03-30-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,672
Posted By Madan49

Born and raised in the Sonora desert area of the...

Born and raised in the Sonora desert area of the southwest, I can tell you... yep... southwest! But the even better thing is that it doesn't have that dorky "I bought this at a roadside diner" look...
Forum: Main
03-20-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,455
Posted By Madan49

I saw a joke that describes me: "Today I need to...

I saw a joke that describes me: "Today I need to dust my....oh look! Fabric!" We all get distracted by things we'd rather do. LOL! What I've learned works for me is a reward system. I spend 15...
Forum: Main
03-19-2015, 02:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,712
Posted By Madan49

I totally agree! Doing it right to begin with...

I totally agree! Doing it right to begin with saves you time in the long run! I think it does beginners a disservice to tell them that no one will notice if they do a terrible job! Help them learn...
Forum: Main
03-17-2015, 03:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,877
Posted By Madan49

Good for you, Adam! It's nice to see a guy...

Good for you, Adam! It's nice to see a guy wanting to make something for his wife with his own two hands! Now, what you haven't told us, is your level of ability or for that matter your personal...
Forum: Main
03-14-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,523
Posted By Madan49

I have a quilting buddy that is always doing...

I have a quilting buddy that is always doing stuff for me, but never allows me to do anything for her! She's careful to never let slip anything that SHE wants, so it's frustrating trying to return...
Forum: Main
03-12-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,590
Posted By Madan49

I would be nervous shopping the online store. For...

I would be nervous shopping the online store. For example, the "extra wide backing" doesn't even say how wide it is. How wide do they consider extra wide? It's hard to make informed decisions without...
Forum: Main
02-25-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,401
Posted By Madan49

Ummm.... except when it DOES! As a pattern...

Ummm.... except when it DOES! As a pattern designer, I can tell you that it really does matter if you find your perfect 1/4" seam, even on your own blocks. As an example... say you're making a very...
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