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Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-30-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 40,234
Posted By marshamarriott

Thank you both for your ideas. I thought I might...

Thank you both for your ideas. I thought I might shorten the triangle - Thanks for figuring it for me - haven't had the time. Most of my strips are 1 1/4 inches and under. Kris, I may try the 3 1/2...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-27-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 40,234
Posted By marshamarriott

I just stumbled upon this today. I am in the...

I just stumbled upon this today. I am in the middle of sorting scraps and am doing a queen quilt for our bed. The center will be all sized odd pieces (crazy-quilt style) and the main border I just...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
01-27-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 101,567
Posted By marshamarriott

Perfect timing for me. I have been sorting...

Perfect timing for me. I have been sorting scraps and cutting to use-able strips and squares from 3 inches down to 1 1/2 inches. Have loads of 2 1/2 just waiting to be used. I am now using the...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
02-06-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 100,380
Posted By marshamarriott

Just stumbled across this today. Don't know why...

Just stumbled across this today. Don't know why I haven't been getting emails lately, but I have missed the last few Train Rides! Judy, please don't quit. I have done several of your quilts and...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-24-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

My flash sure worked overly well. The fabrics...

My flash sure worked overly well. The fabrics aren't quite that bright....... Even though these are fall leaves, the berries sure look Poinsettia centers. I thought it would work from the start of...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-23-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

Only had time and energy to get one block...

Only had time and energy to get one block finished yesterday. I need to stand up straight so block won't look so wonky.
Was going to cut rest of blocks (12) that I need for lap quilt, but got...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-21-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

Veronika, Your blocks really turned out...

Veronika, Your blocks really turned out beautifully.
We just got home from moving Amish cattle, horses, etc all over all day - 10 hours in the truck is too much for me. I just got the clue for...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-19-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

We live in Western New York - about 60 miles...

We live in Western New York - about 60 miles South-West of Buffalo. Some of the Amish in our area are from out your way. They live less than a mile from us. The biggest and oldest Amish community...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-19-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

Veronika, I love it! Your orange looks like...

Veronika, I love it! Your orange looks like tulips.

AngelinaNR, I love yours also. I had problems with the quarter triangles also. The squares should have been 5 1/2 inches to allow full seams....
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-19-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

Coopah, Hope the damage wasn't too bad. That is...

Coopah, Hope the damage wasn't too bad. That is why I don't really like electronic machines. My Viking Designer II has an electrical problem and I haven't found a repairman in the area yet. ...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-19-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

I am finally home today and except for the phone,...

I am finally home today and except for the phone, I shouldn't have too many interruptions in my quilting. Have had last 2 steps lined up on sewing machine since Sunday, but have been on the road...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-14-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 68,271
Posted By marshamarriott

Judy, I always bump up to the nearest 1/4 inch or...

Judy, I always bump up to the nearest 1/4 inch or a little more. I am not that accurate with my shaky hands so would rather trim 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch each side than have to have a skimpy seam which...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-14-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

Anoka Quilter, I love your fabrics. The border...

Anoka Quilter, I love your fabrics. The border pulls everything together. Mine is all done except for the border - procrastination!! I wasn't going to the new quilt before this was done...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
04-03-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

Thimblebug, I love your quilt, especially how you...

Thimblebug, I love your quilt, especially how you used the central colors for the border.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
04-03-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

Sue, I love them all. This is one of my...

Sue, I love them all. This is one of my favorite occupations with blocks like this - how many different-looking arrangements can I make. You can make the central color to match your room colors.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
03-07-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

Picture posting worked! This is the first time I...

Picture posting worked! This is the first time I have posted a picture here - a little bit more complicated than other sites. I set up an album for my photos. I finished my black quilt needed for...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
03-07-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

Hopefully here is a picture from a resturant/bar...

Hopefully here is a picture from a resturant/bar out here in the boonies. It is only a few miles from here - up-hill. There is a small community there - a lot less lost than us! We are in a hollow...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
03-06-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 67,056
Posted By marshamarriott

AnngelAnne and Roma, Had a good laugh over this! ...

AnngelAnne and Roma, Had a good laugh over this! We live in the boonies in western NY. Our old farm house IS that shed. We have a fat pair of squirrels living upstairs, a pair of young Raccoon...
Forum: Main
02-07-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,709
Posted By marshamarriott

I prewash all fabrics to withstand all types of...

I prewash all fabrics to withstand all types of treatment. Since a lot of the quilts I make are wheelchair quilts for our local nursing home, the fabrics are usually prewashed on hot like they will...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
02-02-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,262
Posted By marshamarriott

Ideas are just swimming around in my head for...

Ideas are just swimming around in my head for many uses of this heart. For a block, I may hand applique to a block background after adding a black bias edge. I like the look of the mug rug with the...
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