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Forum: Main
05-21-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,921
Posted By maddecker

Huh???? I don't see the connection to the...

Huh???? I don't see the connection to the question.
Forum: Main
04-09-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,460
Posted By maddecker

Are you crazy? Your work is beautiful and your...

Are you crazy? Your work is beautiful and your time is more valuable than this! Our local professional machine quilter won't touch a baby quilt for less than $100! We live in a very rural area and...
Forum: Main
04-09-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,305
Posted By maddecker

I make a lot of string quilts so I always have...

I make a lot of string quilts so I always have spare blocks of all kinds laying around. I use mine when appropriate to join two long pieces of a backing fabric which needs up to 12 inches of extra...
Forum: Main
03-25-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,509
Posted By maddecker

I made my first quilt in 1970 and became really...

I made my first quilt in 1970 and became really hooked on hand quilting . This is the part of making a quilt that I am passionate about. The only part I don't enjoy is the sandwiching of layers. Give...
Forum: Pictures
02-09-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,168
Posted By maddecker

this is beautiful!

this is beautiful!
Forum: Pictures
02-09-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,168
Posted By maddecker

this is beautiful!!

this is beautiful!!
Forum: Main
02-02-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,368
Posted By maddecker

Iget 5 magazines but the one I love the best is...

Iget 5 magazines but the one I love the best is Quiltmaker. It never disappoints.
Forum: Main
01-20-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,947
Posted By maddecker

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Main
01-17-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,268
Posted By maddecker

It took me a year of practice until I got...

It took me a year of practice until I got something worth the time. I have found that using an embroidery needle works well. My thread for a while was shredding and frustrating but my husband looked...
Forum: Main
12-26-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,598
Posted By maddecker

I save used dryer sheets as foundation. They are...

I save used dryer sheets as foundation. They are safe to use with fabric and you can use them whole, mine are 6 by 9, or sometimes I trim them down to 6 by 6. They are thin but stable and you don't...
Forum: Main
12-26-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,112
Posted By maddecker

I too swear by the Ott lights. However one day my...

I too swear by the Ott lights. However one day my husband and I went to Lowe's to look at track lighting options and they carry the Ott light for more than 50% less than anywhere else. I bought one...
Forum: Main
12-21-2014, 06:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,723
Posted By maddecker

This quilt is awesome!

This quilt is awesome!
Forum: Main
12-13-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,689
Posted By maddecker

Draw a circle on freezer paper the finished size...

Draw a circle on freezer paper the finished size you want. Press the shiny side of the paper on the wrong side of the fabric circle and liner. Sew following the edge of the paper. Trim close to seam...
Forum: Main
12-13-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,917
Posted By maddecker

If you are not in a hurry you might look into...

If you are not in a hurry you might look into having them handquilted. Many quilters (including myself) truly enjoy hand work and it would be taking the pressure off you. Good luck!
Forum: Main
12-13-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,917
Posted By maddecker

If you are not in a hurry, many quilters...

If you are not in a hurry, many quilters (including myself) love to handquilt .
That would ease the pressure on you and the pieces would be done the way you enjoy.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
12-13-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 910
Posted By maddecker

Hello from Maine

I'm a retired high school teacher and my passion is quilting. It has been my therapy for a long time now. Hope to make new friends here and perhaps connect with old ones. Madeline
Forum: Main
01-04-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,001
Posted By maddecker

Ido not worry about what i spend on this hob by,...

Ido not worry about what i spend on this hob by, I love to do it and I give most of what I make to charity or relatives. I figure since I don't drink , don't run around and am a good person, I...
Forum: Main
12-13-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,137
Posted By maddecker

love to do binding!!!

If you really hate to do the binding and don't mind the expense of someone else doing it for you, send me a PM and we'll talk. My passion is hand work and my work is good. Madeline
Forum: Main
12-06-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,755
Posted By maddecker

quilting cruises

I would like to hear from anyone who has done a quilting cruise. How did you like it, where did you go, would you recommend any particular company, did you think it was worth the money? This is on...
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 140,372
Posted By maddecker

tissue holders

Thank you so much! They really are easy, I made 6 yesterday in one hour. These will go into my drawer of gifts that I keep for unexpected situations. Madeline
Forum: QB Help Center
11-27-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By maddecker

handquilting services

In which forum would I post info on my handquilting service? This is my passion and I do very nice work but I don't want to break any rule on this board. Please send private message in reply. Thank...
Forum: Main
11-21-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,637
Posted By maddecker

My chapter has a bring ufo night when we put a...

My chapter has a bring ufo night when we put a project on the table that we don't want to finish and in exchange we choose something to finish that someone else threw in. You'll be surprised at how...
Forum: Main
11-15-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,786
Posted By maddecker

I am passionate about all handwork and would...

I am passionate about all handwork and would gladly bind anyone's quilted item. Simply mail the item to me with your binding fabric for a reasonable fee and you're good to go! Madeline from Maine. I...
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,534
Posted By maddecker

send it to me and pay postage both ways for 10...

send it to me and pay postage both ways for 10 cents an inch. Madeline 207-564-7446
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,545
Posted By maddecker

hi Grammy from Greene mAINE. I'm from Maine too...

hi Grammy from Greene mAINE. I'm from Maine too near Dover=Foxcroft, sort of central. Where is Greene?
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