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Forum: Main
04-24-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,350
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Sorry, no suggestions myself, but the current...

Sorry, no suggestions myself, but the current issue of McCall's Quilting has a wedding quilt, with suggestions on how to set up the blocks for signatures, etc. Gorgeous quilt, there's a picture...
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,358
Posted By Hemlock Tea

What a gorgeous poppy- that is the makings of a...

What a gorgeous poppy- that is the makings of a beautiful quilt!
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

The blocks for the Cherish Nature Quilt are 5"- I...

The blocks for the Cherish Nature Quilt are 5"- I had a random charm pack my mom gave me, and added in unbleached muslin; the outer borders are 3", and the inner border I think was 1".
Forum: Main
04-23-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,117
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I've seen them in two Joann's near me- the...

I've seen them in two Joann's near me- the smaller store closest to me (and has the smallest selection of the three I go to) had a few items, and I think the larger "superstore" had more stuff. ...
04-23-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Joann sells them, and I think Hobby Lobby. On...

Joann sells them, and I think Hobby Lobby. On the embroidery aisle near the Aunt Martha patterns and supplies.
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I used a ruler to draw out the diagonal lines,...

I used a ruler to draw out the diagonal lines, then free handed it with a frixion pen. I looked forever for a stencil with the design I wanted (figured it'd be a simple thing to find), then just...
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

MarieM, I bought my Juki at...

MarieM, I bought my Juki at sewingmachinesplus.com- they had a package deal with a $50 gift card and a bunch of needles and bobbins, and their customer service was excellent. The 2000 doesn't have a...
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Thanks! I like to keep a lot of different things...

Thanks! I like to keep a lot of different things on hand, and just work on whatever strikes my fancy at the moment.
04-23-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,550
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I miss our drive-in. We didn't have the...

I miss our drive-in. We didn't have the speakers, though, you just tuned the car radio to the theater's frequency for the screen you were at.
Forum: Pictures
04-23-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,719
Posted By Hemlock Tea

3 Finishes!

I managed to finish 3 quilts from my to-be-quilted drawer this weekend (larger pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hemlock_tea/sets/72157629488060944/):

These two I shared earlier:...
Forum: Pictures
04-20-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Thanks everyone! To the questions about my...

Thanks everyone!

To the questions about my marking- I'm using a red frixion pen (I've never had issues with them). This is only my second time doing FMQ, and since I wanted to do a more...
04-20-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By Hemlock Tea

In the list view of threads, there's a little...

In the list view of threads, there's a little double arrow pointing down on the left side of the thread title- click that and it should bring you to your first unread post on the thread.

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Forum: Pictures
04-20-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Well, most of these tops I finished and put aside...

Well, most of these tops I finished and put aside because my old machine was such a pain to quilt on. Now that I have my new Juki, I can get to work finishing these. But these are just the...
Forum: Pictures
04-20-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I LOVE it... it's the Ti2000. I have a cheapo...

I LOVE it... it's the Ti2000. I have a cheapo Singer from Sam's, and it's like night and day. It's so easy to piece accurately, and fast, and I can actually do real quilting on it. The knee lift...
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Thanks, everyone :)

Thanks, everyone :)
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Can't figure out how to edit the first post, but...

Can't figure out how to edit the first post, but that first table topper is Chocolate Lollipop, not Riviera...
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Oh, and this one's almost done being quilted,...

Oh, and this one's almost done being quilted, fabric is Cherish Nature:
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Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,922
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Here's some of my WIPs:...

Here's some of my WIPs: http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/some-my-wips-t186610.html#post5155083
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Pattern: CIrcle Gets the Square, fabric Sweet N...

Pattern: CIrcle Gets the Square, fabric Sweet N Sour by Connecting Threads
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Pattern: High Light from Quilts and More Fall 2008, fabric some Australian-looking coordinates from Joann
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Forum: Pictures
04-19-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,512
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Talking Some of my WIPs

(Rod Serling Voice) Submitted for your approval...

Here are some of my complete (or mostly complete in one case) quilt tops, including one that is nearly done being quilted. Go here to see larger...
Forum: Main
04-19-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,054
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I started sewing clothing long before I began...

I started sewing clothing long before I began quilting, and most of the time seams are pressed open. When I started quilting, I was taught to press to the dark, but I found I liked the results...
04-19-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,327
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Oh, those look just like the cornhusk dolls I...

Oh, those look just like the cornhusk dolls I used to make, same type of construction, so cute!
Forum: Main
04-19-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,543
Posted By Hemlock Tea

I use phone book paper for my string blocks-...

I use phone book paper for my string blocks- there are always a stack of them around at work that no one uses (need a phone number? just Google it!). If I need more precision I use printable...
04-19-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,900
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Bamboo skewers can be found in the grocery store-...

Bamboo skewers can be found in the grocery store- try looking where they have the bbq/grilling supplies like charcoal and lighter fluid. (or maybe the asian foods aisle will have bamboo chopsticks...
Forum: Main
04-19-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By Hemlock Tea

Buy what makes you happy, but know what you're...

Buy what makes you happy, but know what you're buying and treat it accordingly. If the quilting police come to take you away, I'll give you an alibi ;)
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