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Forum: Main
01-19-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By Daffy Daphne

I press both ways, according to what makes sense...

I press both ways, according to what makes sense to me. For instance, in this kaleidoscope block (of which I made 49), the individual wedges were strip pieced and it was much easier to join them...
Forum: Main
01-15-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Thank you, that's very kind! Daffy

Thank you, that's very kind!

Daffy
Forum: Main
01-14-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Oh, OK, I tried ordering from the website. And...

Oh, OK, I tried ordering from the website. And now it's sold out on Etsy. :(

I was mainly interested in how the blocks were joined together.

Daffy
Forum: Main
01-13-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By Daffy Daphne

I tried to order this pattern and got a message...

I tried to order this pattern and got a message that it couldn't be sent to my address. It looks like they don't ship outside Australia. Has anyone else in the U.S. had any luck?

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
12-16-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,727
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Yellow is my favorite color

but I never had used a lot of it in my quilts. Guess I can't say that any more. I think now I should have quilted a tighter grid in the alternate blocks, but that's the benefit of hindsight.
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Forum: Pictures
11-23-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,171
Posted By Daffy Daphne

A quilt I called October Hawks, made for my late...

A quilt I called October Hawks, made for my late husband who loved raptors. The block is often called Hovering Hawks but not always tessellated.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
10-07-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,202
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Just as a caution: I can see that this would be...

Just as a caution: I can see that this would be helpful when dealing with jelly rolls, where all the raw edges are readily exposed. If you have strips packaged flat, it's not that simple.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
10-06-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,202
Posted By Daffy Daphne

I just remembered seeing a picture. You don't...

I just remembered seeing a picture. You don't need a pattern; the squares finish at 6 inches, and the strips at 10.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
10-05-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,202
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Someone please shoot me

if I ever buy precuts again. I did Not Enjoy Piecing this quilt.

It is made from three sets of Stonehenge strips, I guess the equivalent of three jelly rolls but packaged flat. The strips were...
Forum: Pictures
10-03-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,677
Posted By Daffy Daphne

What a handsome quilt! Daffy

What a handsome quilt!

Daffy
Forum: Recipes
06-30-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By Daffy Daphne

An easy recipe that can be made in the microwave:...

An easy recipe that can be made in the microwave:
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/quick-easy-lemon-curd

This cheesecake uses lemon curd from that recipe, and it's one of my family's...
Forum: Pictures
06-21-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Thank you, toogie! No, the Rapid Fire Ruler is a...

Thank you, toogie! No, the Rapid Fire Ruler is a way of making LeMoyne Stars without set in seams. If you look closely, I think you can see that the background squares and triangles are split.
...
Forum: Pictures
06-21-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Blue strippy with LeMoyne Stars, 74 x 86

With the exception of the Moda Grunge in the setting triangles, it's made entirely from stash, even pieced batting. But then I bought several small cones of Glide, so I guess that pretty much...
Forum: Pictures
06-03-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,336
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Toogie, your Lone Star is gorgeous! I love the...

Toogie, your Lone Star is gorgeous! I love the placement of the ring of gold diamonds. I hope your arm feels better and better as the days go by.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
05-31-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,342
Posted By Daffy Daphne

That is so pretty! Love your fabric mixture. ...

That is so pretty! Love your fabric mixture.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,959
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Star Shower, 78 x 78

Made for my son in law. The pattern gives instructions for making the star blocks with split square and triangle background pieces, but I challenged myself to make them the traditional way with...
Forum: Main
03-10-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,308
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Speaking of shipping time experiences, I have to...

Speaking of shipping time experiences, I have to give props to eQuilter.com. I've ordered twice from them in the last couple of weeks. One order came in 3 days, the other in 4 days. This is from...
Forum: Main
03-08-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,308
Posted By Daffy Daphne

The few times I've bought wide backings I've lost...

The few times I've bought wide backings I've lost a lot at the ends because of being off grain, plus to me they are a pain to prewash and iron! I'd rather deal with seaming regular width fabric for...
Forum: Pictures
01-27-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,372
Posted By Daffy Daphne

So bright and pretty! Daffy

So bright and pretty!

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
12-22-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,386
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Noah's Ark baby quilt

Made for a ggrandson expected next month, from a pattern by Margaret Rolfe. Size 42 x 52. Animals are foundation pieced. Quilted with Invisifil on my Janome 7700.

The information on this board...
Forum: Main
12-11-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By Daffy Daphne

I've had my Alvin for almost ten years and it...

I've had my Alvin for almost ten years and it still looks almost new. I chose it because it's the same 30" width as my work table. I use the reverse side for rotary cutting batting. Never had any...
Forum: Pictures
08-27-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,705
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Well, I just have to show you my best friend, who...

Well, I just have to show you my best friend, who came home with me from the shelter almost two years ago. One of the best decisions I ever made.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
08-25-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,705
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Cathy46, I don't know of a tutorial. I just...

Cathy46, I don't know of a tutorial. I just remember seeing, years ago, a stadium quilt someone had made with this method and she briefly described it. It really is easy.

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
08-25-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,270
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Beautiful little quilt, great colors. Love the...

Beautiful little quilt, great colors. Love the tiny owls!

Daffy
Forum: Pictures
08-25-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,147
Posted By Daffy Daphne

Your quilt is glorious! Best wishes for your...

Your quilt is glorious! Best wishes for your boyfriend's continued health.

Daffy
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