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11-14-2018, 06:06 PM
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Repairing an old quilt
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Sounds like you’ve committed to this job. In...
Sounds like you’ve committed to this job. In the future i suggest you think twice. I was asked by a coworker yrs ago that since i could crochet would i repair an afghan that had belonged to her...
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09-20-2018, 08:51 AM
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Forked pins
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I have a package of them but forgot I have them....
I have a package of them but forgot I have them. Therefore I’ve never used them. I’m fussy about my seams so I should get them out.
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09-15-2018, 10:56 AM
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turning a panel into a twin size quilt
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I’m working on 2 of them right now for g-Dtrs. ...
I’m working on 2 of them right now for g-Dtrs. On both, I put a narrow black border to frame the panel. Then made a border of 5 minute blocks to go around. Google them. Now I’m adding additional...
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09-15-2018, 10:42 AM
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Using the “wrong” side?
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I often found that once I turned a piece of...
I often found that once I turned a piece of fabric over I discovered the exact shade I needed. I felt so clever.
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08-18-2018, 09:12 AM
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Batting pieces
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Batting pieces
I recently discovered the tape that I see a cpl of others have mentioned. It is wonderful. I make sure pcs of batting have straight edges. Butt two edges together. Lay the tale at the beginning of...
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07-30-2018, 11:14 AM
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What would you do?
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I agree with the others. Enter your quilt & be...
I agree with the others. Enter your quilt & be proud of yourself. Take a picture of it on display so you can frame it for your sewing space. Think of it as your blue ribbon everytime you look at it.
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07-03-2018, 01:04 PM
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Stonehenge Triangle Frenzy
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I have made several both ways. While I’m...
I have made several both ways. While I’m fascinated by the swirl, I discovered that others ( non quilters) don’t get it. They prefer the longer one. I love them both. Have fun whichever way you...
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06-17-2018, 01:37 PM
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Triangle Frenzy Runner
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I’ve made sev. of these & really love the...
I’ve made sev. of these & really love the Triangle Frenzy swirls too. Fun to work with border prints. Called “ stripes” by some. The fabrics are so much fun.
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06-17-2018, 01:29 PM
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Menorah or cross manipulation?
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I think we worry too much about offending...
I think we worry too much about offending somebody else. There’s no end to it. Life doesn’t stop because somebody has a different thought from yours. My thought is it’s just fabric. Do your thing &...
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06-09-2018, 05:30 PM
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Tearing fabric to obtain straight of grain?
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Ripping fabric
I did this once yrs ago so I can’t remember how much yardage. Always heard it was the straight way. I ruined the whole darn piece because it ripped at such an angle. Couldn’t use it for its...
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06-03-2018, 05:43 PM
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Last border decision
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Border print
. This one.
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05-31-2018, 05:43 PM
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Looking for the name of this quilt pattern
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I Googled QB2 quilt pattern & got what looks like...
I Googled QB2 quilt pattern & got what looks like what you have.
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05-27-2018, 06:48 PM
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X Factor Brgello project progress report
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Dina, I’ve done a big bargello. I thought I’d...
Dina, I’ve done a big bargello. I thought I’d never get it done since they seem to go on forever. They are so exciting though. Just keep going & before you know it you’ll be clear across it. You’re...
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05-17-2018, 05:52 PM
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What have you done to challenge yourself?
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I just finished a rail fence Christian Cross. I...
I just finished a rail fence Christian Cross. I couldn’t find my pattern so I worked from a pix. I got quite a way along when I realized I hadn’t used the right length of strips. It really affects...
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05-15-2018, 05:29 PM
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Grandmothers Flowergarden
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Beautiful quilt. I would have gotten tired of...
Beautiful quilt. I would have gotten tired of doing so many hexies a lot sooner than this. Great job. I’m very impressed.
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05-15-2018, 05:26 PM
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playing with border prints
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I love your border prints. I just finished...
I love your border prints. I just finished another piece called Triangle Frenzy which is a great way to use border prints & a 60 degree ruler. It’s fun to add more triangles to the ends of the...
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05-11-2018, 03:38 PM
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What to do with old cutting mat.
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I had an old mat I hated to throw out. So since...
I had an old mat I hated to throw out. So since I had an 18” wood disk & metal lazy Susan, (bought from Home Depot) my husband mounted them together to give me a rotary cutting pc. I padded it...
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03-25-2018, 10:36 AM
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Runner or art quilt?
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How about using it for both. Put a rod pocket on...
How about using it for both. Put a rod pocket on it & hang on wall. It’ll be like storing it. Then use it as a table runner when you want. You get both uses that way.
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02-06-2018, 07:52 PM
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dull seam rippers
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I use small embroidery scissors or a surgical...
I use small embroidery scissors or a surgical scalpel. Be careful though because they are extremely sharp.
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02-06-2018, 07:42 PM
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Border Blues
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I totally agree that borders picture frame a...
I totally agree that borders picture frame a quilt. I’m seeing a narrow ( 1/2”) red border then maybe a 2 1/2” of a darker color. Bind it with that same dark border. Good luck n whatever you decide.
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01-15-2018, 08:25 PM
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finishing placemats
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I always finish placemats pillowcase style....
I always finish placemats pillowcase style. Shouldn’t take any longer than serving them. Nice finished edge too. I top stitch them a quarter inch around folded edge.
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12-27-2017, 06:36 PM
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Largest Quilt Shop in America?
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Omg, it’s like looking into a huge bowl of jelly...
Omg, it’s like looking into a huge bowl of jelly beans & trying to pick a favorite. I’d go crazy there. I’d have a hard time buying anything because I’d keep thinking of other projects & would find...
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12-22-2017, 08:23 PM
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Help with directions on table runner pattern.
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Frenzy
That first one had the video sped up. I noticed she didn’t take the time to carefully line up the little stripes. I didn’t see a detailed shot of putting AB together.
You should just go ahead &...
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12-22-2017, 07:47 PM
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Help with directions on table runner pattern.
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Pat G
Pcs
No. NO. It’s supposed to be ONE pc. I just cut one out & because of your question, I was especially careful. Fortunately for me, in the past I cut out an acrylic template of A & B as one pc.
The...
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12-22-2017, 04:30 PM
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Help with directions on table runner pattern.
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I had the same problem with that center piece. ...
I had the same problem with that center piece. You need to follow the directions exactly & don’t overthink it.
I don’t have the pattern right in front of me but once you cut the first grp of...
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