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    Search: Posts Made By: meg-2
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    Forum: Main
    02-28-2014, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 2,519
    Posted By meg-2

    I find that Wal Mart often has sales from 1.00 to...

    I find that Wal Mart often has sales from 1.00 to 2.44 per yard. You might have to settle for odd colors or prints but it beats the higher price market, especially if you (like me) consider your...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2014, 04:36 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 4,795
    Posted By meg-2

    Never thought about pet beds for rescue nice idea.

    Never thought about pet beds for rescue nice idea.
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2014, 04:12 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,684
    Posted By meg-2

    Thank you. I am not familiar with the site I will...

    Thank you. I am not familiar with the site I will look for it.
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2014, 04:11 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,684
    Posted By meg-2

    Yes I did. I even tried covering my plate with an...

    Yes I did. I even tried covering my plate with an index card thinking my material was getting caught but that was not the problem, it really feels like the foot is to tight against the plate. Thanks...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2014, 03:58 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,684
    Posted By meg-2

    Learning Free Motion Quilting

    I have tried free motion quilting and have become very frustrated. I have encountered a very difficult situation I will start with a question. Is it possible for a open toe darning foot to put to...
    Forum: Main
    05-09-2012, 10:05 AM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 7,722
    Posted By meg-2

    No you are not. I am just starting out in this...

    No you are not. I am just starting out in this wonderful world of artistry, on my fourth piece, and I do want to do my own quilting, but the only thing I think I would want (at least right now) would...
    Forum: Main
    05-06-2012, 12:33 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 711
    Posted By meg-2

    Suggestions wanted for salvaging very used fabric

    My gs-in-law, whose mother is deceased, asked me to repair a quilt she made him. This is going to be very challenging but I will only address the major question at this time. It is not pieced but...
    Forum: Main
    05-06-2012, 12:20 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 5,289
    Posted By meg-2

    I am new at all of this and have only read of one...

    I am new at all of this and have only read of one other person besides myself doing this, but have you thought about quilting your backing, maybe just meandering around the lovely owls, not really...
    Forum: Main
    05-06-2012, 12:03 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 966
    Posted By meg-2

    Thank you becky crafts and romanojg, these two...

    Thank you becky crafts and romanojg, these two tips together have solved my frustrations. This sight is soooo, helpful. I am learning so much and everyone is very kind in their replies to each other....
    Forum: Main
    05-01-2012, 07:02 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 966
    Posted By meg-2

    Yes I have. I think maybe because they are cut on...

    Yes I have. I think maybe because they are cut on the bias (I think I got that right) they are losing their shape a little and it is going to be one one of those practice practice practice things. :)
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2012, 05:27 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,324
    Posted By meg-2

    I haven't been doing this long enough to suggest...

    I haven't been doing this long enough to suggest anything new, but your quilt is most beautiful.
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2012, 05:18 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 5,910
    Posted By meg-2

    Nice work, hope you post the other side when the...

    Nice work, hope you post the other side when the time comes. Wild and Wonderful!
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2012, 05:11 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 966
    Posted By meg-2

    Thanks for the quick response. This would be much...

    Thanks for the quick response. This would be much easier but I really like the twirling look that the triangles give to the star, that is why I chose this pattern, but I may well have to use the HST....
    Forum: Main
    04-30-2012, 04:54 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 966
    Posted By meg-2

    Trouble pieceing qst to sq

    I am following a pattern for a "Four Patch Star"
    Each 12" block is made up of four rows.
    My trouble is with row 2.

    Row 1 consist of 4-2" sqs, to be sewn together. No problem, I really like...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-25-2012, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 9,052
    Posted By meg-2

    Well done, now you have a new design "the baby...

    Well done, now you have a new design "the baby girl stash quilt." I enjoyed seeing you FMQ I am just now thinking about it, played around with it for a couple of days but had to ask some questions. I...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-25-2012, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 292
    Views: 20,726
    Posted By meg-2

    I do not admit to being old yet, but I do love...

    I do not admit to being old yet, but I do love this quilt. The quilting is great. I haven't commented a lot on this sight but I read a lot and you are right about the encouragment and it really does...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-25-2012, 04:48 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,239
    Posted By meg-2

    Unhappy The other side of "Christopher's Quilt"

    sorry, I am still learning,
    Forum: Pictures
    04-25-2012, 04:40 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,239
    Posted By meg-2

    Smile Pictur of my first quilt "Christopher's Quilt"

    This is my first quilt, well I did a pillow top (hand quilted) maybe 30 years or more ago, so I'm not counting that. I made this with finished 9 inch squares, appliquéd on some of them with cut outs...
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2012, 05:53 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 5,265
    Posted By meg-2

    Thanks everyone this all helps me. After two days...

    Thanks everyone this all helps me. After two days of trying everything I could think of to get the machine to do what I shold have beeen doing. AHH the joys of being a beginner.
    Forum: Pictures
    04-24-2012, 05:37 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 7,565
    Posted By meg-2

    Love the quilt. Purples is one my favorite...

    Love the quilt. Purples is one my favorite colors. Love the squares being different. Wonderful design and work.
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2012, 04:00 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 5,265
    Posted By meg-2

    Question ? About quilting stitches

    I am wanting to machine quilt (free motion). In practicing for the first time...I cannot figure out how to control the stitch witdth. Do I need to learn how to control this? My machine settings...I...
    Forum: Main
    01-02-2012, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 6,783
    Posted By meg-2

    Trying to convince myself to quilt my first quilt...

    Trying to convince myself to quilt my first quilt (by machine-scared to death I'll get a lot of puckkering on the back side, have the walking foot and have pin basted it, I just seem to low on nerve...
    Forum: Main
    01-02-2012, 07:22 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,100
    Posted By meg-2

    Templates can I use a rotary cutter instead?

    I am starting my second quilt (first needs quilting as soon as I have the nerve to try it.) Anyway it was appliqued so no templates were used. On this next quilt the directions call for 1- 3"...
    Forum: Main
    11-30-2011, 04:56 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 17,261
    Posted By meg-2

    Boy, I wish I had read this three days ago....

    Boy, I wish I had read this three days ago. Making my first quilt. Haven't sewn much in years. Have the top made, I'm glad its going to a 5 year old :). Anyhow, I bought 100% cotton batting, because...
    Forum: Main
    11-30-2011, 04:19 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,490
    Posted By meg-2

    Cotton or Cotton/Poly telling the difference

    I've checked the archives, didn't see an answer to my question. Can someone tell me how to look at a piece of material, (stuff we already have on hand or is given to us) and tell if it 100% cotton,...
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