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    Forum: Main
    08-16-2008, 01:20 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,444
    Posted By nicrn27

    It's done! Pics coming shortly..Is it still a...

    It's done! Pics coming shortly..Is it still a quilt if there is no quilting on it? I'm simply out of gas..lol...
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2008, 10:48 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,444
    Posted By nicrn27

    It's getting there..Thanks for all the...

    It's getting there..Thanks for all the advice..I'm getting ready to finish the blind stitching on the last 6 inches..I forget who posted the "birthing the quilt" link..But thanks so much! And it's an...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2008, 05:06 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 2,464
    Posted By nicrn27

    They are both great..I'm in the minority..I like...

    They are both great..I'm in the minority..I like the star in block #2 the best
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2008, 11:51 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,134
    Posted By nicrn27

    I also prewash and use the Shout color...

    I also prewash and use the Shout color catchers..They are great..I like the crisp feel of the fabric too, so I also use spray starch when ironing to crip it back up..So much easier to work with.
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2008, 09:20 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,453
    Posted By nicrn27

    It feels like cheating..lol..But This quilt has...

    It feels like cheating..lol..But This quilt has to be done in the next 3 days..So I'm trying to shave some time off..Plus I've never done the binding before..My hubby is loving it already and the top...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2008, 09:13 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,453
    Posted By nicrn27

    Or can I just sandwich it inside out, stitch...

    Or can I just sandwich it inside out, stitch three edges, turn it right side out and blind stitch the last edge? I'm trying to save some time..Or will that look stupid?
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2008, 11:43 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,505
    Posted By nicrn27

    Thanks for the encouragement..I just laid it out...

    Thanks for the encouragement..I just laid it out and I found I need to take one of the blocks apart and resew it..Didn't get a pic, as there wasn't quite enough room to get it completely laid out...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2008, 08:15 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,505
    Posted By nicrn27

    I am working on a quilt to donate to a raffle for...

    I am working on a quilt to donate to a raffle for a family reunion next weekend..I got all 24 of my blocks down..It only took me 4 days..I'm so proud of myself..lol..Not just have to figure out a...
    Forum: Main
    08-08-2008, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,595
    Posted By nicrn27

    Ruth, I sprayed it once and did about 20...

    Ruth, I sprayed it once and did about 20 cuts..It's still tacky..I wish I had thought of it when I was cutting the other 120 squares..lol
    Forum: Main
    08-07-2008, 09:47 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,595
    Posted By nicrn27

    It may not be new to others, but new for...

    It may not be new to others, but new for me..lol..I always have issues with my rulers, templates, etc shifting on my fabric..Especially while rotary cutting..So Isprayed the basting spray on the back...
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2008, 02:53 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,159
    Posted By nicrn27

    I'm currently trying to get a similar type...

    I'm currently trying to get a similar type business off the ground..I'm currently working on a project for an interested party..I'm specializing in "team" quilts for babies and kids..But am willing...
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2008, 11:27 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,719
    Posted By nicrn27

    I was just in one of our Walmrt SuperCenters last...

    I was just in one of our Walmrt SuperCenters last week..We have 3 in about a 15 mile radius..4 if you bounce out another 10 miles..The 3 I've been to all have a fabric department..The lady (nice...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2008, 06:14 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,254
    Posted By nicrn27

    Thanks for all the great advice..I'm obviously...

    Thanks for all the great advice..I'm obviously not going to rush into making such a major purchase..Still have to convince the hubby it's a good investment..I'm intrigued by all the options out...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2008, 01:59 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,445
    Posted By nicrn27

    I know this is an older post, but Ebay has decent...

    I know this is an older post, but Ebay has decent prices on minkee..A few of the stores you can get it for about 7.99/yd..It is hard to work with though..I used it to make a backing for a baby...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2008, 12:27 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 5,373
    Posted By nicrn27

    No problem..Sorry I didn't see this sooner..Feel...

    No problem..Sorry I didn't see this sooner..Feel free to ask..I'm still kind of learning on it myself..But it's a pretty easy to use machine..My problem with it is the bobbin..As in I didn't have it...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2008, 12:09 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 5,373
    Posted By nicrn27

    I have the same machine..Complete with...

    I have the same machine..Complete with manual..lol..I'd be lost without it! I will gladly copy it and send it to you..Just PM me with your address

    Nicole
    Forum: Main
    07-17-2008, 11:29 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,254
    Posted By nicrn27

    So I was in my local Joann's tonight and they had...

    So I was in my local Joann's tonight and they had a longarm setup ( I think it was a longarm..still learning) Anyway, it's a metal frame that extends to fit a king sized quilt, a Husqavarna quilting...
    Forum: Main
    07-17-2008, 08:14 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 2,986
    Posted By nicrn27

    I just bought alot of fat quarters at Joann's...

    I just bought alot of fat quarters at Joann's tonight..Went in for a sewing table (yay it was unexpectedly on sale) and came out with a sewing table, a ton of FQs and about 8 yards of white muslin...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2008, 09:09 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,859
    Posted By nicrn27

    Thanks for the replies..I don't plan on doing...

    Thanks for the replies..I don't plan on doing alot of heavy quilting on it, so maybe it will be ok..Should I use some kind of stabilizer on it..Like a fusible web or something like that?
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2008, 08:43 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,819
    Posted By nicrn27

    I'm actually making it for U of C Golden Bears...

    I'm actually making it for U of C Golden Bears fan for her daughter..So that's how the colors came to be..
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2008, 08:29 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,859
    Posted By nicrn27

    Can I use fleece as a backing for a quilt? I'm...

    Can I use fleece as a backing for a quilt? I'm looking for something warm..Or would it be better to use a heavier batting and a flannel back?
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2008, 07:05 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,819
    Posted By nicrn27

    It's not quite ready to sew together yet..I'm...

    It's not quite ready to sew together yet..I'm going to also do a 10 inch band of the gold fabric around all the edges...

    [<a...
    Forum: Main
    07-15-2008, 02:01 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,388
    Posted By nicrn27

    The same! I could spend hours in the store just...

    The same! I could spend hours in the store just looking at all the fabric and dreaming up projects!
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-15-2008, 01:52 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 896
    Posted By nicrn27

    Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm from an little...

    Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm from an little burg about an hour south of Cleveland..I have like 3 projects in process and 1 in my head..lol..No pics yet, but I will be sure to post a few once the...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-13-2008, 09:46 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 896
    Posted By nicrn27

    [b] Hi all! Just found this site..I'm a new...

    [b] Hi all! Just found this site..I'm a new quilter from Ohio..My name is Nicole and I'm a SAHM mom to 2 great little boys..So great to find a website dedicated to my new passion!
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