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01-05-2012, 05:30 AM
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Use of Empty Plastic Thead Spools???
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ponyriver
I cut the ends off (use a hobby/craft saw or have...
I cut the ends off (use a hobby/craft saw or have even used a kitchen bread knife-the one with the jagged blade)
then use the 'center' part of the plastic spool as an insert into the center hole of...
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Tutorials
11-04-2011, 04:49 AM
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QAYG No hand sewing!
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QAYG No hand sewing!
Thanks for the great tutorial! You did a wonderful job and such great pictures.
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09-25-2011, 05:08 AM
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Humble pie
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This is what I have been told about poly & cotton...
This is what I have been told about poly & cotton batt. I am no expert, but this informations has helped me plan my quilts.
Poly Batt does not breathe much and the body heat is...
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Links and Resources
09-25-2011, 04:42 AM
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yet another shor-cut tool!!
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This ruler and the Wonder Cut Triangle companion...
This ruler and the Wonder Cut Triangle companion ruler were developed by a mother and daughter in a small town in Idaho.
I have both the Wonder Cut & the Wonder Cut Triangle ruler, all of their...
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Introduce Yourself
09-12-2011, 05:21 AM
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New kid on the block
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Hi and Welcome. Don't be afraid to ask ???'s! ...
Hi and Welcome. Don't be afraid to ask ???'s! We are all here to help each other. Happy Quilting!
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09-12-2011, 05:19 AM
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My first (since joining the board) quilt to share
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Very, Very Pretty. Love the setting arrangement...
Very, Very Pretty. Love the setting arrangement with the sashings and star cornerstones. The border treatment really sets it off. Great Job!!!
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09-12-2011, 05:03 AM
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Not warm enough
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A flannel backing with any kind of batt always...
A flannel backing with any kind of batt always seems to feel warmer and more comfy to me. I flannel back almost all of the quilts that I will use myself.
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-12-2011, 04:57 AM
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Describe yourself
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M-Mostly happy
M-Mostly happy
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09-12-2011, 04:44 AM
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Update on disappointed in my quilt
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Your 'what you thought was an ugly duckling' is...
Your 'what you thought was an ugly duckling' is beautiful.
Great that you finished it. When it is quilted and has 'texture' it will be even prettier. You did a great job and should be proud of...
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09-10-2011, 07:39 AM
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Suggestions, please???
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You might check to see how big of squares and/or...
You might check to see how big of squares and/or rectangles you could cut from the pieces. Then sew those together for a scrappy quilt. You would have a little waste, but would still have a...
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09-10-2011, 07:34 AM
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Experiment in joining batting pieces....
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ponyriver
I use the 'batting tape' and have also cut the...
I use the 'batting tape' and have also cut the strips like you did. The cut strips work equally well and don't show in the finished quilt. It is great to save a few $$$ every once in a while!
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09-10-2011, 07:10 AM
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My First and hope last T-Shirt Quilt
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ponyriver
Great job! After doing this quilt, you should...
Great job! After doing this quilt, you should not be afraid to tackle any pattern! Your daughter is so lucky to have such a great mom.
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Introduce Yourself
09-10-2011, 07:05 AM
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New here
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ponyriver
Welcome to the board from Colorado.
Welcome to the board from Colorado.
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09-10-2011, 07:04 AM
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Hi, I'm new on the Quilting Board.
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ponyriver
Your quilts are beautiful! Welcome to the board...
Your quilts are beautiful! Welcome to the board from Colorado.
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09-10-2011, 06:28 AM
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Bernina 57 or 37 Foot?
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ponyriver
Please check with a reputable Bernina dealer...
Please check with a reputable Bernina dealer about using the #57 with a 9mm stitch width machine. I worked for a Bernina dealer when the 630-640's first came out & at that time Bernina recommended...
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09-09-2011, 05:19 AM
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What can you do with flannel other than rag quilt
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I have made the D9P, (both versions}, a pinwheel...
I have made the D9P, (both versions}, a pinwheel quilt made with HST's, a rail fence quilt, a rag quilt made with Courthouse Steps blocks, & a chenille quilt--in making these I learned the following:...
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09-01-2011, 05:31 AM
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free and different disappearing 9-patch
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ponyriver
This variation is great set 'on point'! Just be...
This variation is great set 'on point'! Just be aware that you will have 6 left-over alternate blocks. These can be used in a lap or baby quilt.
DNP VAR ON PT
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08-20-2011, 06:20 AM
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Enlarging a Block
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If you can live with a 12 1/2" FINISHED block...
If you can live with a 12 1/2" FINISHED block instead of a 12" finished block & you want to keep the proportion the same, this might help you.
Cut the square patches: 3"x3" (2 1/2" finished size)...
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08-20-2011, 05:55 AM
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Enlarging a Block
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ponyriver
I agree with PaperPrincess, 8 squares does not...
I agree with PaperPrincess, 8 squares does not seem like a 10" block. Does the pattern give instructions for cutting other pieces that are not squares, maybe rectangles, or instructions for cutting...
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01-02-2011, 07:39 AM
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What to purchase?
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ponyriver
My vote would be for the EQ7. I upgraded from...
My vote would be for the EQ7. I upgraded from EQ6 to the EQ7 version, so have had this software for a while. I love being able to play with the different block patterns or draw my own. Then with...
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Introduce Yourself
12-26-2010, 06:36 AM
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I am new here!
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ponyriver
Welcome from Colorado. As LeeAnn said, a...
Welcome from Colorado. As LeeAnn said, a Disappearing 9 Patch would be a really good choice for beginners---covers measuring, cutting, matching points, block squaring and ends up being really pretty...
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Introduce Yourself
12-26-2010, 06:28 AM
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Another "hi" from Colorado
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Hi and Welcome from another Colorado neighbor.
Hi and Welcome from another Colorado neighbor.
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12-04-2010, 07:23 AM
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Piecing warn and natural batting
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ponyriver
There is a new product on the market to connect...
There is a new product on the market to connect batting pieces together. It is called "Heat Press Batting Together"
and is probably available at your LQS. If not available there you can go to this...
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12-03-2010, 07:18 AM
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eq7
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ponyriver
If you go to http://www.quiltuniversity.com ...
If you go to http://www.quiltuniversity.com
Click on Class Catalog then scroll about 1/2 way down the page to Computer Aided Quilt Design
The last entry is for EQ7 sampler:
EQ7 Sampler. [January...
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11-15-2010, 07:30 AM
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Got a new Iron from Home Depot........
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ponyriver
The Vermont Country Store carries the 'dry iron'....
The Vermont Country Store carries the 'dry iron'. It is the one that is used by Carol Doak in her paper piecing dvd's.
Just checked on line---it is in the "Laundry' section under Household &...
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