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Forum: Pictures
09-16-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,727
Posted By gjc2001

What a beautiful quilt - love the sashing. Will...

What a beautiful quilt - love the sashing. Will look forward to see the finished quilt.
Forum: Main
07-31-2015, 04:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,295
Posted By gjc2001

I do much the same as sandraB64. I also indicate...

I do much the same as sandraB64. I also indicate when I started, when the top was completed and when the quilt was completed. I also note whether it was hand or machine pieced and quilted,...
Forum: Main
06-18-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,302
Posted By gjc2001

Like others have said "only 4". I have any...

Like others have said "only 4". I have any number of UFO's. I put one on the design wall and then take it down to put up another one - I get "bored" and then find another one that catches my eye in...
Forum: Main
06-12-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,652
Posted By gjc2001

When sewing with Batiks I think they recommend a...

When sewing with Batiks I think they recommend a 90/14 sharp needle? The back of the needle package I have says "you get a perfect straight stitch without skipping or puckering." Good luck.
Forum: Main
02-28-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,956
Posted By gjc2001

I would go ahead and finish it the way it is. As...

I would go ahead and finish it the way it is. As someone else mentioned - once it is quilted and washed it will not be as easy to see what you thought was bad piecing. Quilting and washing can be...
Forum: Main
02-26-2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,995
Posted By gjc2001

It's fine that they want to socialize and have a...

It's fine that they want to socialize and have a place to go each week but for those that want to work on their own quilt or other project(s) that's not fair. In our quilt group, we quilt,...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-27-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,642
Posted By gjc2001

Here in the Lakes Region of NH we have plenty of...

Here in the Lakes Region of NH we have plenty of snow blowing and coming down. I think we have at least another 12 hours or more to go. We have a good foot of snow - hard to tell with it blowing all...
Forum: Main
01-23-2015, 05:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,950
Posted By gjc2001

As others have said - some patterns I follow...

As others have said - some patterns I follow exactly - like if I'm doing a miniature. But for other patterns I often change it up a little. Sometimes adding a piano key border vs a plain border. ...
Forum: Pictures
01-18-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,856
Posted By gjc2001

That is a really nice quilt, it really dresses up...

That is a really nice quilt, it really dresses up the basement - wish my basement looked like that. Look at all the other quilts, chair covers, pillows, and wall hanging you have in there. I think...
Forum: Main
01-18-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,957
Posted By gjc2001

MFORD: That cast looks just like the one I had...

MFORD: That cast looks just like the one I had when I had thumb surgery for a very arthritic thumb joint. It does prevent you from quilting for a few weeks but in the long run it will pay off. Now...
Forum: Main
01-16-2015, 05:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,758
Posted By gjc2001

Sorry this happened but as others had said -...

Sorry this happened but as others had said - people just don't realize the amount of time that goes into making a quilt. A friend/co-worker asked me several years ago if I could repair a quilt she...
Forum: Main
12-17-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,637
Posted By gjc2001

When I decide I no longer need/want some of my...

When I decide I no longer need/want some of my fabric I turn it into pillowcases and donate them to the local food pantry. That way it gets put to good use and opens up some room for new fabric. LOL...
Forum: Main
12-13-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,960
Posted By gjc2001

dog mama: What type of marking pen/pencil did...

dog mama: What type of marking pen/pencil did you use? That is sure a lot of handwork and it is going to be beautiful when it's done. Good Luck and Happy Quilting.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-02-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,318
Posted By gjc2001

Thank you everyone for your responses. I have a...

Thank you everyone for your responses. I have a lot to make to donate to the local food pantry to be used as a little extra gift with Christmas baskets. I also make them as gifts for the children...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-01-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,318
Posted By gjc2001

Cracked corn vs whole feed corn

I'm new to the quilting board and I'm sure someone can help me out with this. I'm in the process of making heating pads/cooling pads as Christmas gifts for the elderly. By mistake I purchased a...
Forum: Main
10-30-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,266
Posted By gjc2001

I would go with the darker fabric but in a...

I would go with the darker fabric but in a different print for the same reasons as others have given. You don't want to take anything away from your beautiful quilt.
Forum: Main
10-30-2014, 03:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,398
Posted By gjc2001

When I click on free patterns and then click on...

When I click on free patterns and then click on the pattern it indicates it will be available for download in November, 2014. That's just around the corner. It looks like a fun quilt to make and...
Forum: Main
10-14-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,153
Posted By gjc2001

Sorry to hear about your quilt. How about a...

Sorry to hear about your quilt. How about a Carpenter Star quilt. They go together very quickly and can be made very masculine. Made with large HST's and squares and a couple borders. Good Luck...
Forum: Main
10-14-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,210
Posted By gjc2001

We have a small quilting group that meets every...

We have a small quilting group that meets every Monday morning from 9 to 12 at our local library in our small town. We don't always quilt: some knit, or crochet or get a new project cut and ready to...
Forum: Main
09-03-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,109
Posted By gjc2001

Like others have said, yellow centers would be a...

Like others have said, yellow centers would be a great idea. Just curious, are all the dresdens blocks going to be the same or scrappy. Good Job.
Forum: Pictures
08-17-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,217
Posted By gjc2001

Nice job - I love the Carpenter Star pattern. I...

Nice job - I love the Carpenter Star pattern. I have made a few for family members. Our last name is Carpenter so it seems very fitting.
Forum: Main
07-31-2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,317
Posted By gjc2001

I am presently working on the "Over the River and...

I am presently working on the "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Crabapple Hill. I use muslin and baste the two layers together so they don't get lumpy while I'm doing the embroidery. Like...
Forum: Main
04-11-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,248
Posted By gjc2001

I have made a number of Carpenter Star quilts in...

I have made a number of Carpenter Star quilts in different sizes (our last name is Carpenter) from Debbie Maddy's book - Simple Stars - Beautiful Quilts - No Diamonds - No "Y" seams. The quilts make...
Forum: Main
03-08-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,372
Posted By gjc2001

I have used small scraps similar to yours for...

I have used small scraps similar to yours for covering clothesline and then making baskets and bowls. Your scraps would make very nice bowls. The books I have are "It's a Wrap" and "It's a Wrap II"...
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