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Forum: Main
04-02-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,080
Posted By Lorettan

this was the case for me too when i first started...

this was the case for me too when i first started rag quilting. i only make rag quilts, and the more you make, along the way you will discover little tips and tricks. when i sew my blocks into rows,...
Forum: Main
05-12-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,233
Posted By Lorettan

ya know, i would have to ask him. he has done...

ya know, i would have to ask him. he has done commissioned work before.
Forum: Main
05-09-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,233
Posted By Lorettan

he has tried to sell some portraits online with...

he has tried to sell some portraits online with no success although he has had some commission pieces. he does amazing portraits of people. i can't even imagine being able to draw like that.
Forum: Main
05-08-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,233
Posted By Lorettan

Thanks everyone! he really is good at what he...

Thanks everyone! he really is good at what he does. when he does portraits of people and even vehicles and motorcycles, the detail is amazing.
Forum: Main
05-08-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,233
Posted By Lorettan

Wink My new addition to my sewing room....

my husband is a artist. he does portraits in charcoal, so i asked him to do one for me of a antique singer. i think it turned out pretty darn good! just need to frame it and will hang it over my...
04-04-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,730
Posted By Lorettan

i just went to the site but didn't see where they...

i just went to the site but didn't see where they are all 14.99??
03-28-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By Lorettan

Talking She arrived!!!!

She arrived!!!!
03-25-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By Lorettan

thank you!!!

thank you!!!
03-25-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By Lorettan

i won a FW!!

i won an auction on ebay for a 1950 221 featherweight!! now to track down a manual...it doesn't appear to have a model number so going thru the website to order one is not working. i just have a...
Forum: Main
03-21-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,878
Posted By Lorettan

i'm getting ready to make a rag quilt duplicating...

i'm getting ready to make a rag quilt duplicating the look of a triple irish chain quilt. for that reason, i'm starting with very small squares...4 inches. i usually use 6 inch squares, but in order...
Forum: Pictures
03-13-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,381
Posted By Lorettan

beautiful!

beautiful!
Forum: Main
02-26-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By Lorettan

Brother PC-420PRW...does anyone else have it?..

I have a Brother PC-420PRW, and for the most part i really love this machine. but, there is something that irks me...why is it, that the bottom thread never looks as neat as the top? i mean, if this...
Forum: Main
02-11-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,863
Posted By Lorettan

always before.

always before.
02-11-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 856
Posted By Lorettan

i live in Stafford, VA as well!! see, isnt this...

i live in Stafford, VA as well!! see, isnt this board great!!
Forum: Pictures
02-11-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,020
Posted By Lorettan

AWESOME! Love it!

AWESOME! Love it!
Forum: Pictures
02-11-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

Thank you! i will post a picture of the rag table...

Thank you! i will post a picture of the rag table topper i finished yesterday. will post it sometime today.
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

i think i might have to put together a tutorial...

i think i might have to put together a tutorial with pictures...:)...that might be alot easier for everyone. or at least a information sheet with all the tips.
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

you don't actually quilt this as in the...

you don't actually quilt this as in the traditional way. your sewing your two squares with a batting square in the middle. then your sewing all the squares together. so it's kinda like your...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

they are scissors made for rag quilting. they...

they are scissors made for rag quilting. they have a short stubby blade. i sit and do a little at a time. it actually goes faster than you would think.
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

yes, you layer your two fabric squares with your...

yes, you layer your two fabric squares with your batting in between, then you sew an "x".
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

please post pics when your done, would love to...

please post pics when your done, would love to see it!
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

ladies...i just wanted to add....keep in mind...

ladies...i just wanted to add....keep in mind when your planning the size of your squares, the the "finished" size will be smaller than the size you originally cut them once you take a 1/2 inch seam...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

not sure what you mean, but i use 1/2 inch seams...

not sure what you mean, but i use 1/2 inch seams throughout the entire quilt.
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

on this particular quilt, i used cotton muslin. i...

on this particular quilt, i used cotton muslin. i think the next one i will use a flannel backing. muslin is very cost effective and still looks nice as a backing.
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,928
Posted By Lorettan

oh i'd love to keep it, but then i would need a...

oh i'd love to keep it, but then i would need a whole closet for all the blankets i'd want to keep! this will go in my online shop.
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