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01-16-2017, 07:45 AM
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quilt classes
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I Am taking a class from Jackie now, Glacier...
I Am taking a class from Jackie now, Glacier Star, using batiks and she is excellent teacher. Batiks are easier with paper piecing.
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06-19-2016, 06:03 AM
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Quilt shops
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A Quilter's Oasis
Stop at A Quilter's Oasis in east Mesa, just south of Apache Junction, on Crismon and
Baseline. It is not a large store but very good. Also Mulqueens in Mesa is large and awesome.
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06-11-2016, 04:56 AM
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? about using crochet thread
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I use crochet thread for tying, using 3 strands and think it is better than using embroidery thread.
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05-16-2016, 10:12 AM
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Backing?
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I use mostly flannel on backs of my quilts. I have made some baby ones with Minky. If I send it away to be quilted, then I use 100% cotton widebacks if I can find them on sale.
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05-13-2016, 05:46 AM
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Hunter's Star
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There is a Simplified Hunter's Star pattern out...
There is a Simplified Hunter's Star pattern out there that I have made 3 quilts from. It is basically the same principle as MSQC free pattern.
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05-13-2016, 05:43 AM
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sewing machine case
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I had rolling ones but got too heavy to lift in...
I had rolling ones but got too heavy to lift in and out of the vehicle. I bought a garden cart at Costco and fill it up with my traveling machine and all the equipment. I roll it out the door. ...
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08-20-2011, 05:49 AM
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ideas for fruit/veggie fabric?
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I don't have a picture to send but I made a mini...
I don't have a picture to send but I made a mini bow tucks purse for a girlfriend using fruit fabric and fruit ladies fabric and plan to make myself one this week. Also made 4 matching totes with...
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08-11-2011, 02:20 PM
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portable sewing tables
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Gidget 1 is around 130 and gidget 2 is around...
Gidget 1 is around 130 and gidget 2 is around 175. I have seen the price of the sew ez and I think it was somewhere between 130 and 175.
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08-11-2011, 12:47 PM
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portable sewing tables
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Has anyone bought one of the portable sewing...
Has anyone bought one of the portable sewing tables that are being advertise - such as gidget 1 or gidget 2 and I think there is another one - something like sew-ez table - not sure if that is...
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08-11-2011, 08:34 AM
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A quilt for a church to raffel off
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I have been donating quilts to my little country...
I have been donating quilts to my little country church for several years for raffles and auctions. I have always donated a queen size except this year I donated a baby quilt also and the baby quilt...
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07-28-2011, 03:38 PM
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My Carpenter's Star Pattern
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thank you very much for pattern and tutorial.
thank you very much for pattern and tutorial.
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07-25-2011, 04:31 AM
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Cutting space?
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I went to furniture stores looking for a pub...
I went to furniture stores looking for a pub table - can get good deals on damaged tables - doesn't matter if it has a scratch or more - covered with a mat from Joann's and then a big cutting mat. I...
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07-24-2011, 06:11 AM
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Tying a quilt
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I used to tie with yard, then went to embroidery...
I used to tie with yard, then went to embroidery thread, then went to crochet thread. I especially tie when I am giving a quilt to a man, graduation gift, some baby quilts, quilts for camping,...
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07-19-2011, 09:23 AM
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Does anyone bind their quilt by bringing the backing material to the front?
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I bring my front fabric to the back - this is...
I bring my front fabric to the back - this is what my mother had taught me - I do this on quilts and table runners. I do not enter my quilts in competition though.
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07-18-2011, 02:58 PM
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Going to Vegas in 3 weeks, any suggestions?
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I have been on the quilt tour - it was great and...
I have been on the quilt tour - it was great and will do it again if I return to Vegas. There was a very nice lady who picked each one of us up at our hotels, took us to 4 stores, bought us lunch...
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