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    Forum: Main
    12-26-2017, 04:30 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2,324
    Posted By trugger

    Gee’s Bend?

    Has anyone visited Gee’s Bend?
    I’m traveling and have the opportunity to go that way, but do not want to intrude.
    Are there shops or a museum there?
    Please share your experiences!
    Forum: Main
    12-26-2017, 04:02 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,563
    Posted By trugger

    Handquilting

    I’m doing a lot of Handquilting and loving it!
    I’m wondering what tools everyone else has and what you use to keep them handy?
    I have:
    A felted wool zippered bag
    Needles, large eye
    Threads...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2014, 06:22 AM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 54,624
    Posted By trugger

    Hi Everyone! I'm enjoying the discussion on...

    Hi Everyone! I'm enjoying the discussion on summer-weight quilts.
    I am in the middle of piecing a top that I'd expected to make into a summer-weight quilt - no batting.
    My problem - I used white on...
    12-06-2012, 03:55 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 7,760
    Posted By trugger

    http://www.gwjcompany.com/index.php?main_page=prod...

    http://www.gwjcompany.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_1043_75&products_id=66&zenid=d07b08c3e38d0f71627cefa9f2ee100f

    Hey! I just bought one of these. I think there's little chance of...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2012, 08:17 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 6,614
    Posted By trugger

    They were using a rotary cutter with it. They...

    They were using a rotary cutter with it. They didn't let me try it out, so I don't know how it felt, compared with plastic rulers.

    I want to try it out, but I wonder if the inability to see...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2012, 06:08 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 6,614
    Posted By trugger

    Does anyone use this kind of ruler for cutting?

    I went to an put-of-the-way quilt shop yesterday yand saw the owners using this tool.
    Does anyone on the board use this?...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-26-2011, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,064
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks, everyone! This might be a while to...

    Thanks, everyone!
    This might be a while to finish. Right now, I almost have 1 of 13 rows complete.
    The best part - having a warm quilt on my lap while I'm doing it ;).
    Forum: Pictures
    12-26-2011, 09:45 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,202
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks everyone! The recipient LOVED it! He...

    Thanks everyone!
    The recipient LOVED it! He even teared up a little bit.
    Fits in the room - and it was the perfect size for his futon (which he uses as a sofa). 60x80.
    Forum: Pictures
    12-26-2011, 09:44 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 6,306
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks again, everyone! I actually blogged...

    Thanks again, everyone!
    I actually blogged about the tupperware that started the quilt for me -
    http://pattimeyer.blogspot.com/2011/05/it-all-started-with-tupperware.html

    Merry Christmas (or...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-26-2011, 09:40 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 6,306
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks everyone! Kevin - I'm actually on the...

    Thanks everyone!
    Kevin - I'm actually on the east side of STL... Edwardsville.
    Forum: Main
    12-26-2011, 09:38 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,956
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks everyone! I actually use the thread...

    Thanks everyone!
    I actually use the thread heaven, I just forgot the name of it when I posted first.
    I will try everyone's suggestions!
    Yli thread, here I come!
    I'm off to check out the...
    Forum: Main
    12-22-2011, 10:21 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,956
    Posted By trugger

    Hand Quilting Thread Advice?

    I am starting a new hand-quilting project (posted in pictures) and am a little frustrated.

    I purchased some guterman and coats & clark hand-quilting thread at Joann's last week and am disappointed...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-22-2011, 10:16 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,202
    Posted By trugger

    Wave Runner in Red Completed.

    I saw this tutorial at Bumble Beans and knew I had to make it. This is for a good friend's TV room that is without color - until now.
    Forum: Pictures
    12-22-2011, 10:15 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,064
    Posted By trugger

    New Hand-Quilted project

    I had the long-arm quilter baste this monster for me....
    Forum: Pictures
    12-22-2011, 10:10 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 6,306
    Posted By trugger

    Finally Finished my 70's Tupperware Color Quilt!

    Finally, finally, finally, Finished!
    Forum: Main
    11-10-2011, 05:19 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,168
    Posted By trugger

    Thanks, everyone, for your...

    Thanks, everyone, for your tips/comments/suggestions.
    I've been going over every open seam and, well, I think I'm learning a lesson!

    I will most definitely shorten my stitch length!

    Yes! I do...
    Forum: Main
    11-09-2011, 07:35 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,168
    Posted By trugger

    Piecing frustration - how can I avoid it?

    Hi everyone,
    I wondered if anyone else experiences this -

    I have been working on a new quilt top that has a lot of seams and I tried to double- up on some of the process.

    I cut long strips,...
    Forum: Main
    10-19-2011, 06:15 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 651
    Posted By trugger

    A pal of mine was just willed a featherweight and...

    A pal of mine was just willed a featherweight and is interested in finding a buttonholer, so of course I came here to talk with featherweight enthusiasts...
    Anyone have ideas?
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2011, 04:42 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 935
    Posted By trugger

    Oh, That's a great idea! And, thank you! I...

    Oh, That's a great idea!

    And, thank you! I only hoped that it would be more than my hands getting smaller ;) !
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2011, 04:27 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 935
    Posted By trugger

    Thank you! That does look like my thimble!

    Thank you! That does look like my thimble!
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2011, 04:00 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 935
    Posted By trugger

    Hi all, Last year, I purchased this thimble at...

    Hi all,
    Last year, I purchased this thimble at the quilt show in Paducah.
    I threw away the receipt (lesson learned) and don't remember what company this is.

    I've lost some weight, in my hands,...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-29-2011, 03:09 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,361
    Posted By trugger

    No, I sure don't. I wished I did, tho. It's...

    No, I sure don't.
    I wished I did, tho. It's really great fabric.
    I used every piece of it because I adored it so.

    What are you making?
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2011, 08:31 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 6,690
    Posted By trugger

    lucky find!

    lucky find!
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2011, 08:30 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 4,629
    Posted By trugger

    congrats! that looks like a great machine!

    congrats!
    that looks like a great machine!
    Forum: Main
    05-13-2011, 11:15 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 783
    Posted By trugger

    Everyone - I've been working on handquilting a...

    Everyone -
    I've been working on handquilting a quilt for a long time (so long, i won't mention how long!).
    I have it pinbasted and I love working on it in my lap. It's more portable than I thought...
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