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Forum: Pictures
06-09-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,990
Posted By yacketusa

I love that block pattern, and your choice of...

I love that block pattern, and your choice of fabrics!

What about trying the red border, but only as wide as the black framing within the quilt blocks and then the narrow black binding?

Or, a...
Forum: Pictures
06-09-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,792
Posted By yacketusa

I love them! Is there a tutorial on how to do...

I love them!
Is there a tutorial on how to do the strip quilt? It looks simple, but I'm sure there is a technique to it.
Forum: Links and Resources
06-09-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,677
Posted By yacketusa

Beautiful work!! I especially love the addition...

Beautiful work!!
I especially love the addition of the doily to the little teacup pillow -- very sweet!
Forum: Pictures
06-08-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Here are the others I made with the pinwheels: ...

Here are the others I made with the pinwheels:

Here's a tip:
I prefer to use 100% cotton for quilting, BUT I found while making these pinwheels that the 65/35% cotton poly blend makes a much...
Forum: Pictures
06-08-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Other than the instructions for making the...

Other than the instructions for making the pinwheels, I didn't use a pattern for the quilts. I arranged the pinwheels in the center and then determined the borders by what coordinating fabric I had...
Forum: Pictures
06-08-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Sorry, I should have included links to the...

Sorry, I should have included links to the tutorials in my first post. :oops:

Here is the one for the log cabin tutorial: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-107329-1.htm

and this goes with the 3D...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,061
Posted By yacketusa

I love it!!! I love the way you framed each...

I love it!!!
I love the way you framed each pinwheel, I never would have thought of that.
Just what I need... another project. Lol
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 11,231
Posted By yacketusa

Eight DAYS? Eight DAYS? Outstanding!

Eight DAYS? Eight DAYS? Outstanding!
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,022
Posted By yacketusa

Wow! The borders are amazing!

Wow! The borders are amazing!
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Thanks, all. That's a 24" pillow in the...

Thanks, all.

That's a 24" pillow in the second picture, in front of the quilt. I made it with the scraps left over from the quilt. I still have smaller pieces left to incorporate into a crazy...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

So, having to cut your own fabric and lug it to...

So, having to cut your own fabric and lug it to customer service "several times" is forgivable but having to wait 15 minutes is not?

One more reason why I'm beginning to wish I'd started a dog...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Thanks! I couldn't have done them without you!

Thanks!
I couldn't have done them without you!
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,489
Posted By yacketusa

Hi, again. The first quilt is a baby quilt I...

Hi, again.

The first quilt is a baby quilt I made after reading the tutorial on making a 3-D Pinwheel. I loved it so much I made five different ones. I had one on display in my shop and everyone...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,067
Posted By yacketusa

Wow, that is gorgeous! I love the colors and the...

Wow, that is gorgeous! I love the colors and the embroidery.
Is that what they call a "feather" stitch?
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

I understand. I like to watch my pennies, too....

I understand. I like to watch my pennies, too. And, as a new shop owner, I do the same for my customers. Like I said before, I won't buy fabric that I have to retail for $9/yard and up. I just won't...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

Hi Lucy, I understand completely. For folks who...

Hi Lucy,
I understand completely. For folks who don't have any other choice, I can see it being a good thing... sort of. I'm still mad at them for pulling it in the first place. I can also see that...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

Hi Lucy, I understand completely. For folks who...

Hi Lucy,
I understand completely. For folks who don't have any other choice, I can see it being a good thing... sort of. I'm still mad at them for pulling it in the first place. I can also see that...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

This thread is about "Fabric is Back" and I...

This thread is about "Fabric is Back" and I replied accordingly.
Was I supposed to parrot, "Woohoo" like everyone else? Is my opinion of WalMart's decision not as valid as others?

I don't mean to...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,369
Posted By yacketusa

Uh oh. I've been here only a day and I'm afraid...

Uh oh. I've been here only a day and I'm afraid I'm going to make some enemies already. I suppose I could simply not reply, but that's not me. Sorry.

WalMart, after pulling their fabric and...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,656
Posted By yacketusa

Thanks, Patty! Four years ago, on his...

Thanks, Patty!

Four years ago, on his birthday, I used one block I had finished for a 24" quilted pillow and he loves that.
Now he has the complete set.

I *could* do a lot more quilting on it,...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,656
Posted By yacketusa

Thank you! You can't see it in the photo,...

Thank you!

You can't see it in the photo, but several of the prints are metallics and glitters with LOTS of little stars.

I used EQ5 to design it (4 years ago) and I had to change it because I...
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,656
Posted By yacketusa

... Finally finished! Woo hoo. I mentioned this...

... Finally finished! Woo hoo.
I mentioned this quilt in another thread about tape tips. It's for my grandson who will be 16 this Thursday.

Yea! I made it. :mrgreen:

Kyles Quilt 98 x 76
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Forum: Main
06-07-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By yacketusa

Hi Sandy! I'm not an expert, but I don't...

Hi Sandy!

I'm not an expert, but I don't know if I'd recommend the tape for a first quilting project... it may interfere with learning the technique.
Maybe someone with more experience can...
Forum: Main
06-06-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By yacketusa

Thank you, all, for the nice welcome. Ah ha,...

Thank you, all, for the nice welcome.

Ah ha, AbbyQuilts! I knew I couldn't be the first to think of this.

I was wondering if this tape could be used in place of a thimble on the needle-pushing...
Forum: Main
06-06-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By yacketusa

Hello All, I'm sorry for not introducing myself...

Hello All,
I'm sorry for not introducing myself first in the proper forum but I am just so excited, I couldn't wait. :D

I have two tape tips for hand quilters...one I've been using for a while...
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