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05-01-2017, 07:07 AM
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What color sashing should I use with this purple fabric?
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you need a bright color to make these pop, like a...
you need a bright color to make these pop, like a bright yellow, gold or white.
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12-23-2014, 10:41 AM
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From Don-isewman-Finally finished this quilt this morning
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Your quilt is beautiful, you did a great job.
Your quilt is beautiful, you did a great job.
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12-23-2014, 10:27 AM
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Straight line quilting on machine, do you backstitch?
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I also backstitch, my machine will place a tack...
I also backstitch, my machine will place a tack at the beginning and end of a seam and it keeps me from having loose ends.
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12-23-2014, 10:23 AM
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Which layout do you prefer?
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I like the first one, the colors are beautiful.
I like the first one, the colors are beautiful.
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09-07-2014, 09:51 PM
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Tired of repeating the same block
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Making sample quilts is a great idea. I have gone...
Making sample quilts is a great idea. I have gone to websites that advertise blocks by size, i.e. 6in, 7in, etc. and I make different blocks in that size. I also like blocks that you can change...
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09-01-2014, 03:32 PM
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This Beast is Finally Pieced!
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This is beautiful, it shows the time, effort and...
This is beautiful, it shows the time, effort and love involved in making it. Great job.
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09-01-2014, 03:28 PM
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I have a question about those charm packs, jelly rolls, etc.
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I measure from the outside and include the...
I measure from the outside and include the outside zigzag in my measurement for my seam, just be consistent with your measure method and you will be fine.
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08-31-2014, 09:00 AM
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Disappearing Hourglass
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I am so sorry for your problems but I had the...
I am so sorry for your problems but I had the very same problems. Starch was not a solution for the wonky squares because I always starch. I listened and watched the tutorial so many times until I...
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08-24-2014, 07:54 AM
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Cutting Mat
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I have placed a mat in the sun and it flattened....
I have placed a mat in the sun and it flattened. However it took days, when I had given up and brought it in the house it flattened.
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08-12-2014, 01:35 PM
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Advice on putting together these crazy quilt blocks for quilt...
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The blocks are so happy and cheerful and because...
The blocks are so happy and cheerful and because of this I would not like or consider a dark color. Don't mix sad with happy. Please use a light tone for the sashing and border. What is her favorite...
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07-30-2014, 03:17 AM
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accuracy--Am I too critical?
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Imperfection is my signature. Don't sweat it...
Imperfection is my signature. Don't sweat it after a couple of tries to perfect.
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06-09-2014, 01:29 AM
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Holding fabric still to cut
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I use a 4 x 36 ruler with a lip and occasionally...
I use a 4 x 36 ruler with a lip and occasionally hold the ruler down the length of the cut. Also check to make certain your table is sturdy because if not you can get curves.
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05-05-2014, 03:13 AM
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Easy peasy hunter star and variations.
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Sizes and a little tutorial of what you have...
Sizes and a little tutorial of what you have done. Yours is beautiful. I have steered away from this block for quite a while, maybe you can help steer me back.
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03-19-2014, 05:23 AM
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Where do you keep your ironed fabric while you are cutting?
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Depending on the size of the fabric I use pants...
Depending on the size of the fabric I use pants hangers, the ones with the clips/clamps to hang the ironed fabric.
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03-19-2014, 05:17 AM
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Help!
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I've corrected this mess by just re-threading the...
I've corrected this mess by just re-threading the machine as you said. I also make it a habit to check the back of my stitching at the end of each line that I sew so that I won't have as much to...
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03-19-2014, 05:12 AM
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Starch! First and last time user
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Use Best Press or Sizing and you will not have...
Use Best Press or Sizing and you will not have the flakes.
They both make your fabric easier to cut and sew as well.
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01-30-2014, 04:55 PM
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Optical illusion quilt
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Some of your kaleidoscope patterns have an...
Some of your kaleidoscope patterns have an illusion appearance.
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01-30-2014, 04:49 PM
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Where do you get your quilt patterns?
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Perform a search," free quilt patterns' and you...
Perform a search," free quilt patterns' and you will find more than you want. There are many, many companies that offer free patterns, as well as block patterns.
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10-09-2013, 12:30 PM
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Scraps
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I too have lots of small scraps and they are all...
I too have lots of small scraps and they are all sizes, colors and shapes. I am in the process of making a quilt as you go project. I'm using a white back because of all the colors. The white will...
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10-05-2013, 05:16 AM
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Just thinking. (how I look at quilt)
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Don't get discouraged, one month to make a quilt...
Don't get discouraged, one month to make a quilt is fast for me. Quilt at a pace that's comforbable for you no matter how long it takes. I have a big project I'm working on with alot of very precise...
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10-05-2013, 05:03 AM
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Rotary cutter - which one
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I was given an ergonomic one for my birthday...
I was given an ergonomic one for my birthday because I have history of carpal tunnel and trigger finger. I have several others but I only use this type now and I love them.
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09-26-2013, 04:38 AM
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Some things I feel like I should know, but I don't
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The measurements I have are-queen mattress is...
The measurements I have are-queen mattress is 60x80; a quilt with a 10 " drop-80x90,and 10"tuck-80x100,12" drop-84x92 and with 10" tuck 84x102, the closet I have to your measurements is 16"drop 92x96...
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09-26-2013, 04:16 AM
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Value of a kit vs purchasing yardage for the pattern
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I have bought several kits and they were all...
I have bought several kits and they were all great. There are pros and cons for both-I have trouble at times selecting my fabric so the kit is great for that and at times I order on line and this is...
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08-20-2013, 09:01 AM
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251 Free quilt patterns from Andover fabrics
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jewellene
I just love that sight, thanks for sharing. I...
I just love that sight, thanks for sharing. I needed to change my ink cartridges because I printed so many patterns.
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08-09-2013, 06:20 AM
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Bargello... A Heart Set Free
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jewellene
The quilt is beautiful, you did a great job. I...
The quilt is beautiful, you did a great job. I tried to make a bargello quilt and it was awful and I love them, I will keep trying but will never do as well as you have done. GREAT JOB
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