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Forum: Main
04-08-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,281
Posted By brit_kitty

I've made a bunch of different styles of tote...

I've made a bunch of different styles of tote bags recently but have been intrigued by the bow tuck bag and wanted to try one so I've just ordered the pattern designed by Penny Sturges by Quilts...
Forum: Main
04-04-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,831
Posted By brit_kitty

I do a lot of English paper piecing quilts, I...

I do a lot of English paper piecing quilts, I like to have something on the go to do on my machine and something which I can do infront of the tv and English piecing is perfect for that. I always...
Forum: Main
03-18-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,701
Posted By brit_kitty

I'd never used the regular SID foot either until...

I'd never used the regular SID foot either until recently, I used to drive myself insane trying to, as you said, have it not look like a 2yr old had sewn it. When I got my new machine a few months...
Forum: Main
03-18-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,075
Posted By brit_kitty

Angela, just noticed you're from my side of the...

Angela, just noticed you're from my side of the pond. Dunelm actually sell all kinds of soft rope/cord in different thicknesses maybe you'll find something there. I often go there and find things I...
Forum: Main
03-01-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,314
Posted By brit_kitty

If I had to buy fabric in England I'd never make...

If I had to buy fabric in England I'd never make anything, the cheapest good quality fabric here is a minimum of £7.99 which equates to about $13 per yard. Needless to say I buy most if not all of my...
Forum: Pictures
02-28-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By brit_kitty

That is so cute, my kitty too loves to lie on a...

That is so cute, my kitty too loves to lie on a quilt, if I have one finished, folded and waiting to put away it doesn't matter if I put scissors, pins, etc on top of it she'll still lie right in the...
Forum: Main
02-20-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,604
Posted By brit_kitty

I use comic boards too, I don't clip them, they...

I use comic boards too, I don't clip them, they seem to stay neat without. Have to say organising your stash on these boards is one of the most therapeutic things ever, lovely to see them all stacked...
Forum: Main
02-13-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,161
Posted By brit_kitty

Thank you so much ladies for your compliments I...

Thank you so much ladies for your compliments I really appreciate them. FMQ was something I seemed to take to fairly easily, I made a whole bunch of sandwiches and took maybe an hour a day for a...
Forum: Main
02-11-2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,161
Posted By brit_kitty

Just wanted to share

I've hand quilted for a few years but only recently started to FMQ and oh boy do I love it. Just finished a couple of lap quilts for my nieces, the blue one was a simple D9p but the other one was...
Forum: Main
02-09-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,320
Posted By brit_kitty

Wink I bought the Jane Hardy book as so many of you...

I bought the Jane Hardy book as so many of you recommended it, it arrived yesterday. Wow there are some wonderful effects to be had with the French Braid. Now I just have to decide which fabrics to...
Forum: Main
02-05-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Posted By brit_kitty

I was just looking on Ebay and if you type in...

I was just looking on Ebay and if you type in "London images on fabric" there are quite a few there, a lovely Cath Kidson fabric, I' also typed in Paris image on fabric and lots of those too. What a...
Forum: Main
02-03-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,708
Posted By brit_kitty

I had terrible problems with thread breaking,...

I had terrible problems with thread breaking, tried everything I could think of and every piece of advice I found here. In the end I also found Leah Day's blog and her recommendation of using Isacord...
Forum: Main
02-02-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,320
Posted By brit_kitty

As always ladies thank you so much for your...

As always ladies thank you so much for your replies. I was looking at the Jane Hardy book earlier so I think I might get one, I've seen so many beautiful french braid quilts here I've fallen in love...
Forum: Main
02-02-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,320
Posted By brit_kitty

Red face French braid quilt

Hi there, I've been looking here all day at the beautiful French braid quilts, just stunning. This is not a pattern I've ever tried but would love to having seen how wonderful they turn out. I think...
Forum: Main
12-23-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,739
Posted By brit_kitty

I just organised my stash this week, had fabric...

I just organised my stash this week, had fabric everywhere. I bought some of the comic boards that I'd seen recommended on here, 100 for a few £. I hadn't realised I had so much stuff have used 75%...
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 58,486
Posted By brit_kitty

I'm liking the new format and of course it takes...

I'm liking the new format and of course it takes a little while to get used to but remember when you first come to any new forum you have to get used to the layout, doesn't take long you just have to...
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Posted By brit_kitty

Thank you all for your words of encouragement,...

Thank you all for your words of encouragement, why didn't I know sooner that FMQ was such fun, I guess that's because I hadn't found this wonderful site and you lovely ladies. I was supposed to do...
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Posted By brit_kitty

It is great fun maybe when I've practised more...

It is great fun maybe when I've practised more I'll post a pic at the moment it kind of looks like a spider has run over my fabric LOL. Having read on here the main thing is to practise, practise,...
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 03:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Posted By brit_kitty

Smile HUGE thank you I'm now a FMQ

I've been quilting for a few years but always English Paper piecing and hand quilting I thought I knew a bit about quilting until I found this forum, how wrong was I. I have a sewing machine so I...
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,096
Posted By brit_kitty

My thanks also to the lovely people who run this...

My thanks also to the lovely people who run this site I know too well what a time consuming job it can be. I'm relatively new to this site but have found so much valuable information. I'm loving the...
Forum: Main
10-28-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,239
Posted By brit_kitty

I've always to date English paper pieced and hand...

I've always to date English paper pieced and hand quilted. Today I decided having read people on here talking about FMQ that maybe I should try this, I just have a regular machine. I found this...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,651
Posted By brit_kitty

All my quilts have been hand quilted mostly King...

All my quilts have been hand quilted mostly King size, I don't use a hoop or a frame just drape it over my legs on a foot stool. I baste and pin really well so it stays flat.
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,571
Posted By brit_kitty

Hi my name is Carol and I'm a Passionate...

Hi my name is Carol and I'm a Passionate Obsessive, Is there such a thing as Quilter's Anonymous? I sincerely hope not.
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,228
Posted By brit_kitty

I'm a total fabric addict, some people crave...

I'm a total fabric addict, some people crave chocolate, well ok I like that too, but give me fabric anytime. I love that analogy, I'm an artist and fabrics are my tools, I'm going to make that my new...
Forum: Main
10-12-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,525
Posted By brit_kitty

Thank you k3n I'm a Brit and love cats so I...

Thank you k3n I'm a Brit and love cats so I figured it fit me LOL. As for the dedication sometimes it wavers and I am tempted to start something else but I do love the process of finishing a quilt. ...
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