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Forum: Main
01-13-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,947
Posted By debtex

Oh, and when your husband knows to just back away...

Oh, and when your husband knows to just back away when he sees the seam ripper in your hand... :)
Forum: Main
01-13-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,947
Posted By debtex

When you hear someone is expecting a baby and all...

When you hear someone is expecting a baby and all you can think about is what fabrics to use in the quilt!
Forum: Main
03-15-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,319
Posted By debtex

Oh, gosh... not 140 blocks! Just 35 blocks (5 x...

Oh, gosh... not 140 blocks! Just 35 blocks (5 x 7), but each has 4 little squares made of two HSTs sewn together... I don't know the correct terminology! But I ironed those seams open before I sewed...
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-15-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,115
Posted By debtex

My sewing area redo!

When I first began quilting, just a few weeks ago, I set up a portable table and sat on the sofa in the back den (former sleeping porch). Not very comfortable, and the table wobbled when I sewed. So...
Forum: Main
03-13-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,319
Posted By debtex

You're all right... somehow the thrill of...

You're all right... somehow the thrill of creation makes even the tedious tasks satisfying.

Next mystery: will I ever be able to go through the checkout line at Hobby Lobby without buying a Cherry...
Forum: Pictures
03-13-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,187
Posted By debtex

I love seeing photos of people's fabric stashes!...

I love seeing photos of people's fabric stashes! I don't know why, it just makes me happy, and you can get a sense for what colors they like.

Don't the Amish deliberately put a flaw in every...
Forum: Main
03-13-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,319
Posted By debtex

It occurred to me...

... as I stood at the board pressing 140 squares for a pinwheel quilt: I have always hated ironing, and hated math. So why do I love quilting? :shock:

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Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
03-08-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,583
Views: 174,290
Posted By debtex

Okay, just came back from out of town and sewed...

Okay, just came back from out of town and sewed up my step 2. I did end up swapping out a couple from my original choices. My fabric patterns look sideways to me, but hopefully it won't matter in the...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
02-25-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,583
Views: 174,290
Posted By debtex

Well, since you said "novice" and I picked up...

Well, since you said "novice" and I picked up these pretty pretty fabrics that I have no idea what to do with, I'm going to join! Here are some sunny fabrics I think I'll use. I grabbed 7, not 6, so...
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,951
Posted By debtex

Brilliant!

Brilliant!
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,325
Posted By debtex

What is this pattern called?

I'd love to recreate this for my son, who's now 20, as a college graduation gift. :)
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,313
Posted By debtex

I think one reason picking out these fabrics made...

I think one reason picking out these fabrics made me so happy is that the tones, especially all the yellow, reminds me of the quilt my boys used growing up that we called "The Special Quilt." If they...
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,616
Posted By debtex

Love the placement of the colors. Looks fantastic!

Love the placement of the colors. Looks fantastic!
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,313
Posted By debtex

My first quilt top! Be gentle!

Most of this has been practice in sewing 1/4" seams, sewing straight lines, cutting accurately... none of which I did perfectly. But if I wanted a perfect quilt, I'd buy one made in China, right?
...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-20-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,268
Posted By debtex

Thanks for the tips and the warm welcome!

Thanks for the tips and the warm welcome!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-20-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,268
Posted By debtex

Is this the perfect hobby?

Hello, all! I'm brand new to both sewing and quilting, but I love color, design, fabric and puzzles, and I like making useful things, so it seems like the perfect hobby for me. (Tried knitting, but...
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