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Forum: Main
10-27-2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,433
Posted By Brooks1217

I like the way it looks too and unless you had...

I like the way it looks too and unless you had said something I would not even have noticed.
For the next time you want to try a project like this take some of the advise from the group-particulay...
Forum: Main
10-22-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,681
Posted By Brooks1217

If I were making that many small hst I would use...

If I were making that many small hst I would use thangles-just make sure you get the right size ones for the FINISHED size you need.
Forum: Main
10-22-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,681
Posted By Brooks1217

I always add the extra 1/8" to make sure I don't...

I always add the extra 1/8" to make sure I don't have my HST too small. So a 4" square,mark the middle and sew 1/4" down both sides-cut apart on the marked line.
Forum: Main
05-08-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,605
Posted By Brooks1217

I wonder if some need more postage but then they...

I wonder if some need more postage but then they should have returned to you since I am sure you had your return addy on it.
I think you might be right that if they don't go through the system...
Forum: Main
05-04-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,605
Posted By Brooks1217

I got mine over the weekend I think-it was buried...

I got mine over the weekend I think-it was buried under the mess of mail on the table.Can't wait to try it out.
Forum: Pictures
04-24-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,867
Posted By Brooks1217

You were off by how much??? Guess you don't fudge...

You were off by how much??? Guess you don't fudge much when you sew then do you-lol.
I have so little quilting time that if I ripped out when things weren't perfect I would never get anything done....
Forum: Pictures
04-24-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,867
Posted By Brooks1217

Good catch on the 1/4" left so the points don't...

Good catch on the 1/4" left so the points don't get cut off-didn't even notice that myself until I went back and looked more closely.
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,867
Posted By Brooks1217

I am making 4 graduation quilts using the...

I am making 4 graduation quilts using the friendship star-it is one of my favorities. My backgrounds are all white on white and the stars are different colors.This way the star pops out of the block....
Forum: Pictures
04-21-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,143
Posted By Brooks1217

what kind of frame is it and how big is it?

what kind of frame is it and how big is it?
Forum: Pictures
04-21-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,143
Posted By Brooks1217

I wondered if you were quilting on a frame or...

I wondered if you were quilting on a frame or with a hoop-I can't seem to manage quilting on a frame which is another reason I don't hand quilt many anymore. Too much moving around of the hoop and...
Forum: Pictures
04-12-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,951
Posted By Brooks1217

If the piece is going to be on the table then you...

If the piece is going to be on the table then you have more than enough quilting in it-don't go back now.Murphy's law you know-lol.
You never really get enough for a quilted project but I think $70...
Forum: Pictures
04-09-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,929
Posted By Brooks1217

I lovet that pattern-and pp must make it much...

I lovet that pattern-and pp must make it much easier than if you pieced it by hand or with templates. Where did you find the pattern?
Forum: Main
04-09-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,685
Posted By Brooks1217

I just bought a new one when my Rowenta died-the...

I just bought a new one when my Rowenta died-the new ones were a lot heavier and I cart it back and forth to class so needed something lighter.
I bought a Shark from Target and love it as do the...
Forum: Main
04-08-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,049
Posted By Brooks1217

Some suggestions about this quilt-having seen it...

Some suggestions about this quilt-having seen it done up many,many times-you can use two colors ie: red/white but use different reds throughout.It looks great and the impact is the same.
Also-when...
Forum: Main
04-06-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,835
Posted By Brooks1217

I am not sure if I am answering the question...

I am not sure if I am answering the question about your sashing correctly or not but since you are a newbie-if not hopefully you can use this info at another time.
Before you sew on your sashing...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-30-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By Brooks1217

Thanks for the warm welcomes.I do have some...

Thanks for the warm welcomes.I do have some pictures but not a digital camera yet so I can't send pictures.With my new grandchild on the way that is one of my upcoming purchases.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-30-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By Brooks1217

Hi- I just found this forum and look forward to...

Hi- I just found this forum and look forward to navigating my way around. I have been quilting for over 24 years and now that I have relented to having my quilts machine quilted I am getting more...
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