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Forum: Main
03-23-2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,795
Posted By crispyquilts

I have never put the ends of my binding in the...

I have never put the ends of my binding in the corner, this causes too much bulk. I don't know of tutorial for sewing the binding on but have a wonderful one for ending your binding. Comes out...
Forum: Main
03-20-2009, 03:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,536
Posted By crispyquilts

Since it's a queen size I would take it to a...

Since it's a queen size I would take it to a laundromat because it would get cleaner. If you can lower the temp a little in their dryers, dry it there or else line dry it.

I don't know why people...
Forum: Main
03-09-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 28
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Views: 2,783
Posted By crispyquilts

I've been using EQ ever since their first edition...

I've been using EQ ever since their first edition and EQ6 is WONDERFUL and much easier to use than their other versions. If you ever have a question, go to the EQ forum and they will help you out or...
Forum: Main
03-08-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,432
Posted By crispyquilts

Pink is a horrible color in my book. I struggle...

Pink is a horrible color in my book. I struggle with it when I make a quilt for a little girl.
Forum: Main
02-25-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By crispyquilts

I don't have anything creative either. To my...

I don't have anything creative either. To my left on the end table between the recliners, I have a little basket to hold thimble, threads and needle packet that I'm using. My half of the table has...
Forum: Main
02-22-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,360
Posted By crispyquilts

I love how you solved your problem with the...

I love how you solved your problem with the fabric. Guild challenges really can be challenging....makes you wonder "what the heck they were drinking LOL".

Our guild does a challenge for the...
Forum: Main
02-20-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,106
Posted By crispyquilts

I use a retractable scissor holder that is...

I use a retractable scissor holder that is clipped to my shirt....can't tell how many times I show up at work with it still clipped on. I pick them up at Hobby Lobby.
Forum: Main
02-20-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
Posted By crispyquilts

That's a lovely quilt. I too love Piece O' Cake...

That's a lovely quilt. I too love Piece O' Cake patterns and also have the dvd. I have yet to actually make one of their patterns but I own several of them.
Forum: Main
02-20-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,316
Posted By crispyquilts

My vote is varigated thread. Don't ask what...

My vote is varigated thread. Don't ask what brand cuz I only hand quilt, but I love varigated and it would decorate your white backing.
Forum: Main
02-19-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By crispyquilts

If you are cutting strips....those strips will...

If you are cutting strips....those strips will measure 18 inches long. So your discription is correct.
Forum: Main
02-19-2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By crispyquilts

You might want to search the You Tube.com website...

You might want to search the You Tube.com website for lessons on Needle Turn Applique. There a so many different ways to do it. Any time you hear someone say use freezer paper, translate that...
Forum: Pictures
02-17-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,778
Posted By crispyquilts

Those are really cool looking!!! Love your...

Those are really cool looking!!! Love your colors.
Forum: Main
02-16-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,532
Posted By crispyquilts

I use Piece Maker size 12 betweens. I have tried...

I use Piece Maker size 12 betweens. I have tried the Roxanne Sharps for hand piecing and needle turn applique, but I find that I bend them too easily so use my betweens for piecing and the Piece...
Forum: Main
02-16-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,026
Posted By crispyquilts

As I mentioned in another thread, the LeMoyne is...

As I mentioned in another thread, the LeMoyne is my favorite star. RedGarnet222 mentioned pressing all in one direction, here is an example of what she means.....I always have a stray Lemoyne laying...
Forum: Main
02-16-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,538
Posted By crispyquilts

I find that I get truly bored with a quilt if I...

I find that I get truly bored with a quilt if I have to use the same block throughout, so I guess I'm a sampler type quilter. The LeMoyne Star is my all time favorite block and will use on...
Forum: Main
02-14-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,864
Posted By crispyquilts

Oh you lucky lady!!!! When I saw the title of...

Oh you lucky lady!!!! When I saw the title of this thread I told my DH what you were given. He said "But I don't know what you would like!!! That's not fair". LOL.
Forum: Main
02-11-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By crispyquilts

No, I have not had any problem with residue but I...

No, I have not had any problem with residue but I don't let it sit on my quilt for any length of time. If I can't finish the area I taped, I remove it. Painter's tape is good too, but not sure what...
Forum: Main
02-11-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By crispyquilts

I've thought of masking tape, do you have any...

I've thought of masking tape, do you have any residue?

No, I have not have any problem with residue but I don't let it sit on my quilt for any length of time. If I can't finish the area I taped,...
Forum: Main
02-11-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,753
Posted By crispyquilts

All the quilts I make are given away. I have one...

All the quilts I make are given away. I have one ugly one on my bed. I have decided that after doing this for the last 15 years, that from now on the quilts will be for me.....well after I finish...
Forum: Pictures
02-11-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,080
Posted By crispyquilts

Oh that is just beautiful, it showcases your...

Oh that is just beautiful, it showcases your yummy fabrics wonderfully.
Forum: Main
02-11-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By crispyquilts

I use masking tape....comes in lots of different...

I use masking tape....comes in lots of different sizes and is reusable.
Forum: Main
02-09-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,348
Posted By crispyquilts

I seem to always be in the mood to quilt, if I'm...

I seem to always be in the mood to quilt, if I'm sitting down. I'm a hand piecer so if I sit to watch a program or movie, I pick up whatever I'm currently working on. I can't stand having idle...
Forum: Main
02-09-2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,776
Posted By crispyquilts

Skeat, their DVD is wonderful. I can't tell you...

Skeat, their DVD is wonderful. I can't tell you how many times I have just sat and watched it in the last couple of years. As for the book, I believe it is out of print but I did pick up the...
Forum: Main
02-08-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,776
Posted By crispyquilts

I use Mettler Silk Finish or Aurifil and try to...

I use Mettler Silk Finish or Aurifil and try to match the fabric. A long time ago I heard that your should match your thread type to your fabric ie. cotton to cotton, silk to silk so I've never...
Forum: Main
02-04-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,628
Posted By crispyquilts

I use freezer paper. If it's a quilt with all...

I use freezer paper. If it's a quilt with all the same blocks, I'll sometimes use plastic but I tend to make one block at a time so freezer paper works for me.
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