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Forum: Main
07-29-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,800
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

How about drawstring bags for presents - like a...

How about drawstring bags for presents - like a bag to put a bottle in - saves on wrapping presents or a larger sack for bigger or boxier present - people seem to buy the paper bags instead of...
Forum: Main
07-29-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,105
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I did a beginners course after I made my first...

I did a beginners course after I made my first quilt and realised that I needed to learn about points (they were all cut off - forgot about the seam allowance). I had been taught to sew by my gran -...
Forum: Recipes
07-06-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

This sounds yummy .. couple of questions ... as I...

This sounds yummy .. couple of questions ... as I am not in USA do your cake mixes state 4 eggs to be added, I think ours are generally 2 and some oil. What is your frosting ? Is it like prepared...
Forum: Main
07-06-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,027
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I use the rubber fingertips that you used to use...

I use the rubber fingertips that you used to use for paper. I found the gloves got my hands too hot.
Forum: Links and Resources
07-06-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Izy sorry to take so long to get back to...

Izy

sorry to take so long to get back to you reqarding the fabric dyeing - I did it in a course and had to get permission to post. Turns out the lady who did the course, got the info from a...
Forum: Tutorials
07-06-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,259
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Shelly Thanks for fantastic tutorials - you...

Shelly

Thanks for fantastic tutorials - you explained things so well and resolved lots of my confusion particularly with triangles!! Also looking at the 9 patch quilts - never could see the 9...
Forum: Main
06-04-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,199
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I am a member of the Golden Rand Guild in...

I am a member of the Golden Rand Guild in Johannesburg. It is like a club for quilters and organises quarterly meeting where we have a show and tell (you bring your quilts for people to see), a...
Forum: Pictures
05-29-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,706
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

They are really fantastic - I am sure you will...

They are really fantastic - I am sure you will have lots of sales ... good luck
Forum: Main
05-28-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Yes those are the ones I am talking about -...

Yes those are the ones I am talking about - aren't they fab.

Here's the most recent one and you can sign up for free ....

http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/220-qow.jsp[url]
Forum: Main
05-28-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I find the newsletters fantastic and learn...

I find the newsletters fantastic and learn something new in just about every one. :D

I would love to be able to access past issues through the board - how does everyone feel ?
Forum: Main
05-27-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,757
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Still laughing about the dent puller - you had us...

Still laughing about the dent puller - you had us all going!

Was reading through the messages and on the adverts at the end of each page was a panel beater offering to beat the dents out of cars! ...
Forum: Main
05-27-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,942
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Thanks ....

Thanks ....
Forum: Main
05-27-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,942
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Ok - will admit my ignorance ... What is...

Ok - will admit my ignorance ...

What is EQ actually? Is a piece of equipment or what?

What does it do and how good is it?

Sorry in South Africa we get USA fabric - 20 dollars a meter but...
Forum: Main
05-27-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,094
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I think we should use fabric that bring us JOY -...

I think we should use fabric that bring us JOY - this comes from not only the colour, hue and pattern but also the cost.

For some not using the best fabric when they spend so much time on a...
Forum: Main
05-27-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,228
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Janeen - I am so glad it worked!!! I must...

Janeen - I am so glad it worked!!!

I must have my good scissors, bits of fabric for starting and stopping stitching so I dont get threads everywhere, my fabulous new iron and ironing board -...
Forum: Main
05-25-2008, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,726
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

If you have any of the same fabric you could...

If you have any of the same fabric you could applique over the frayed part.
Forum: Main
05-25-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,228
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Janeen I warped my cutting mat and found I...

Janeen

I warped my cutting mat and found I got it flat again by laying it flat in the sun and when it got hot again it then "warped" flat
Forum: Main
05-10-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,718
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Lovely quilts - the animal one came out...

Lovely quilts - the animal one came out completely unexpectedly - thats what I like about this quilt - the end result is surprising. Would agree that a course would be easiest - the matching and...
Forum: Links and Resources
05-09-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Izy - saw the Bargello quilts - but the cameleon...

Izy - saw the Bargello quilts - but the cameleon was just so unusual - haven't seen anything like it before. Started collecting the fabric - I am going to use hand dye fabric and hopefully tomorrow...
Forum: Main
05-09-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Thanks - managed to post onto resouces - will...

Thanks - managed to post onto resouces - will look soon to see if it works!!

Thanks again
Forum: Links and Resources
05-09-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

You get more than one quilt from a quilt ..... ...

You get more than one quilt from a quilt .....


http://www.kameleonquilt.com/
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Has anyone done one of these - I bought the pattern but a bit scared to start even though the instructions...
Forum: Main
05-09-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,718
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I am sure your stash is like mine - generally...

I am sure your stash is like mine - generally small prints!

One of the ladies in the group did some with a lightweight curtain fabric and it was super and another used an old duvet cover, these...
Forum: Recipes
05-09-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Thanks Harley Biker sounds simple enough will...

Thanks Harley Biker sounds simple enough will try it when I have bought a sugar thermometer - regretably we dont have walmarts here in south africa but I am sure I will find one.

Thanks again
Forum: Main
05-08-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

I would like to put a website link into a message...

I would like to put a website link into a message on the resources forum and cannot seem to work out how to do this ..
Forum: Recipes
05-08-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By RUTH CLARKE

Does anyone have a simple toffee recipe - the...

Does anyone have a simple toffee recipe - the basic one ... hopefully not needing a sugar thermometer as I dont have one.

Some of the family like a chewy type and others like the hard ones.
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