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    Search: Posts Made By: Byrdwoman
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    Forum: Main
    07-14-2016, 05:18 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,679
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    FMQ help!

    I recently purchased a used Bernina (Grace Co.) quilting table. Love the table after I figured out how to get the quilt on. BUT (you knew it was coming!) I have a Singer Confidence machine and a...
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2016, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,181
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    There is s great paper piecing pattern out there...

    There is s great paper piecing pattern out there for a Hunters star. I think it may actually be easier than this one (of course, if you like paper piecing!) Just google it and you should be able to...
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2015, 08:43 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 5,969
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I've been using the freezer paper piecing method....

    I've been using the freezer paper piecing method. I NEVER sew through the paper anymore and one pattern can be used multiple times. It on a site called "Twiddletails" or google freezer paper paper...
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2015, 06:49 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 7,086
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    As a former dialysis patient (thank God for good...

    As a former dialysis patient (thank God for good friends who are willing to donate a kidney!!!) I would be careful what you make the quilt out of. I would use something that would take lots and lots...
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2014, 03:33 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,274
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I agree,but I saw a pattern that screams Downton...

    I agree,but I saw a pattern that screams Downton Abbey Fab.........Cleopatras Fan.....That's my next BIG project
    Forum: Main
    10-29-2014, 10:03 AM
    Replies: 113
    Views: 21,236
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    How 'bout a "French Braid quilt"....love love...

    How 'bout a "French Braid quilt"....love love love these!
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2014, 12:30 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 26,202
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Being a survivor for 14 years something bright...

    Being a survivor for 14 years something bright and cheery would be great. I personally do not like the pink ribbon things. Its just I've gotten so sick of seeing them everywhere that the meaning...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2014, 09:06 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 7,067
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Spinning star

    Just found what I think is the star you want on quilterscache.com. Called Spinning Color WHeels. It's paperpieced.....That would be the only way I could get the points right!!
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2014, 04:12 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 5,749
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Thread and needle

    I am through, through, through trying to get away with using cheaper thread and needles for my machine. (Baby LocK). I want the absolute bottom line on the best thread to piece, and quilt with and...
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2014, 04:44 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 5,185
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    A true quilting friend.....

    While telling one of my quilting friends about cutting my finger with my rotary cutter (and needing 4 stitches), my TRUE friend's first comment was, "Did you get blood on your quilt?!!!!" By-the-by...
    Forum: Main
    05-05-2014, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 9,621
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I'm not a great "matcher of points". I feel like...

    I'm not a great "matcher of points". I feel like paper piecing is the only sure way to get it all to match....
    Forum: QB Help Center
    04-03-2014, 05:55 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 849
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I was beginning to take it personally....It's my...

    I was beginning to take it personally....It's my morning routine also....Please come back!
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2013, 06:12 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 5,342
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I just went thru all my stash and, depending on...

    I just went thru all my stash and, depending on the size of the piece, I cut them into either 2 1/2", 4 1/2", 6 1/2" squares and have a drawer for each size (those cheepo bins from the $ store) ...
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2013, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 15,101
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I'm in the planning stages of a batik Carpenters...

    I'm in the planning stages of a batik Carpenters Star - love that pattern!!!
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2013, 03:54 PM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 8,055
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    You really mean how many mistakes do I make in...

    You really mean how many mistakes do I make in one project??? My best "friend" is the seam ripper.
    Forum: Main
    10-08-2013, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 4,862
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Google "10 minute table runner". Make one of...

    Google "10 minute table runner". Make one of those (just 10 mins.) with some fabric you already have and see how it works for ya.
    Forum: Main
    10-03-2013, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 84
    Views: 16,098
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    PLUS - Joann's coupons are for items "not on...

    PLUS - Joann's coupons are for items "not on sale" and EVERYTHING in the store has a percentage off - sometimes a very small amount - just enough where you can't use their coupons.
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2013, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 9,856
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I like this pattern also. Was messing around...

    I like this pattern also. Was messing around with it and you can make any size block, cut it into 2 triangles then figure out the rest. Also, if points are important, I made a paper piecing pattern...
    Forum: Main
    07-15-2013, 04:57 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 30,630
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Could it be paper pieced???

    I love to paper piece but don't know how to make patterns out of a "regular" pattern. Does anyone know how and could do it?? Love this block....
    Forum: Main
    05-30-2013, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 12,072
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Can't see the nine patch in it (I guess that's...

    Can't see the nine patch in it (I guess that's why they call it "disappearing) but I found another really cool nine-patch that is called the DOUBLE disappearing nine patch. Could be SOME variation...
    Forum: Main
    05-20-2013, 04:27 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 23,666
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I don't have to worry about it as I use fabric -...

    I don't have to worry about it as I use fabric - anything white and cheap - instead of paper. Just leave it on- gives the quilt a little extra thickness - maybe can use a thinner quilting.
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2013, 08:06 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 4,534
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I've stopped using paper - instead I use old thin...

    I've stopped using paper - instead I use old thin fabric of some kind - sheet, etc and mark my pattern on that. When I've finished with the block just leave the material on - not only do you NOT...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2012, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,437
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    I agree with thimblebee...I love to paper piece...

    I agree with thimblebee...I love to paper piece but just use scissors to cut off the extra material. Also, am making one now that I'm using a thin cheap muslin (or anything really). Draw my...
    Forum: Main
    10-07-2012, 06:50 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 7,653
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Love to paper piece! Just started experimenting...

    Love to paper piece! Just started experimenting with using fabric - a light weight muslin or something cheap - instead of paper. Has been working so far and you don't have any paper to tear...
    Forum: Main
    07-15-2012, 10:52 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 9,141
    Posted By Byrdwoman

    Called bed shawls or foot warmers. I like them...

    Called bed shawls or foot warmers. I like them cause they "pretty up" the bed. You see them a lot in hotels now. Made some and WANT to make some "seasonal" ones (Christmas, spring, summer, etc)...
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