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Forum: Main
09-20-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,486
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Since it's been... oh, you know, three years...

Since it's been... oh, you know, three years since I last posted in this thread, I thought I would give you an update.

Y seams are not nearly as hard as I thought they would be, so thank you all...
Forum: Main
08-18-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By Rainforest_elf

My plan was to have it a queen sized quilt, about...

My plan was to have it a queen sized quilt, about 90x90. Since all the materials are bought, but as you said, the "tough" work is what I'm hoping to pass on, I was looking for around $500 to complete...
Forum: Main
08-18-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Commissioning a Quilt?

I'm looking to have a quilt made, because I don't think I have the skills or the patience to do it myself. I posted a few months ago, looking for the name of a pattern of this quilt: ...
Forum: Main
03-10-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By Rainforest_elf

I'm in Portland Oregon, actually :)

I'm in Portland Oregon, actually :)
Forum: Main
03-09-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Online Machine Quilters

I'm a few weeks out from finishing my latest project, but I'm starting to look into where I want my newest creation to be machine quilted by a long arm quilter. I don't really have a local quilt shop...
Forum: Main
03-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,486
Posted By Rainforest_elf

I felt like I was looking at one of those magic...

I felt like I was looking at one of those magic eye puzzles. I couldn't see the tumble blocks...and the, after like 10 minutes, they popped out! That finally makes sense. Thank you so much everyone,...
Forum: Main
03-05-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,486
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Yes! THANK YOU! The example picture I used with...

Yes! THANK YOU! The example picture I used with all the white diamonds (18 of them. FREAKING 18!) was from the tutorial I was following online that I ended up getting extremely mad at and abandoning....
Forum: Main
03-05-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,486
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Vintage Six Point Star (60 degree diamond) block/Help!

Alright, I've really done it this time. I'm in a pickle and I need some help to finish a quilt I've invested a lot of time and money into.

I saw this beautiful quilt on pinterest, and knew it was...
Forum: Main
09-19-2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Wow Amma, thank you so much!!!!

Wow Amma, thank you so much!!!!
Forum: Main
09-19-2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

So I've already started cutting the squares, and...

So I've already started cutting the squares, and finished they're going to be 10'', so if when they're set "on point" they're going to be 14'' across, then that's totally fine with me. Should be a...
Forum: Main
09-19-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Yikes! 12'' would be way too big. 10'' sounds...

Yikes! 12'' would be way too big. 10'' sounds like it would be perfect.
Forum: Main
09-19-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Wow Amma that would be really nice of you! ...

Wow Amma that would be really nice of you!

Not exactly sure what you need, but here's what I'm planning for the quilt.

white fabric
8 colored fabrics
10'' blocks
Forum: Main
09-18-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

So I'm making this quilt for my sister, and I'm...

So I'm making this quilt for my sister, and I'm hoping to make it 96'' by 96''... do you think it would be too nutty to make the blocks 12in?
Forum: Main
09-18-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Hey y'all, I just finished my second quilt...

Hey y'all,

I just finished my second quilt topper ever, yay! And now I'm looking into my next project .

I have a habit of looking around websites and saving photos of quilts with the hopes of...
Forum: Pictures
09-16-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,610
Posted By Rainforest_elf

A quick internet search led me to this website: ...

A quick internet search led me to this website:

http://www.honeybeefabrics.com/store/products/details/?product=mimiblocks
http://www.honeybeefabrics.com/uploads/mimiblocks.jpg

Looks like...
Forum: Pictures
09-14-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,708
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Hi y'all! I just finished my second quilt...

Hi y'all!

I just finished my second quilt topper and wanted to show someone!!

I've been teaching myself how to sew and quilt for a little while. I have to say, this is a very difficult hobby!...
Forum: Pictures
09-14-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,610
Posted By Rainforest_elf

...that's pretty awesome. What exactly is...

...that's pretty awesome. What exactly is cheaters cloth, though? It looks like the blocks were supposed to be applique, did it come already done in a kit and that's what makes it a cheater quilt?
Forum: Pictures
09-14-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,899
Posted By Rainforest_elf

It's beautiful. At first glance it almost seems...

It's beautiful. At first glance it almost seems like the colors don't work together... but then you look at it more and you realize how beautiful everything is and it just flows!

And the...
Forum: Main
02-02-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,911
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Darn, her website is down because of high...

Darn, her website is down because of high bandwith, hahah! And I haven't gotten to see any of the pictures! Everyone's reactions though say that's something special!
Forum: Main
02-02-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Well, I'm a newbie to quilting. I knew I was...

Well, I'm a newbie to quilting. I knew I was gonna mess this up, but I didn't think I would do it quite so badly. Let me tell you what happened.

...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
01-28-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,883
Posted By Rainforest_elf

I'm a wee bit late to the party, but I am SO...

I'm a wee bit late to the party, but I am SO getting started on this block this weekend! I've never done a BoM and this one looks way to fun to pass up!
Forum: Main
01-24-2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,853
Posted By Rainforest_elf

Wow, the horror stories from y'all really drove...

Wow, the horror stories from y'all really drove it home, hahaha. I went directly to the place I bought it... even spoke to the same person who sold me my machine, I think, and she hooked me up with...
Forum: Main
01-24-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,853
Posted By Rainforest_elf

So when I bought my sewing machine last year (a...

So when I bought my sewing machine last year (a Viking Emerald 116) it came with 4 bobbins, which I've now filled up with various threads. I haven't used the thing a whole heck of a lot until...
Forum: Main
01-21-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,837
Posted By Rainforest_elf

I'll be machine quilting it. So you think getting...

I'll be machine quilting it. So you think getting it binded professionally may be pointless? I remember absolutely nothing of the original quilt I made and how I got the top, batting, and backing all...
Forum: Pictures
01-18-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By Rainforest_elf

What a lovely idea! Looks adorable and so warm!

What a lovely idea! Looks adorable and so warm!
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