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Forum: Main
07-15-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,541
Posted By Elaray

I made a quilt for my sister and gave it to her...

I made a quilt for my sister and gave it to her for Christmas. She called a few months later and asked if it was washable - because her son "wet" it. I was thrilled. At least I know she's using it!
Forum: Main
03-31-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,880
Posted By Elaray

I don't think the smell is limited to Fiskars...

I don't think the smell is limited to Fiskars mats. I have an Olfa mat and it smelled pretty bad when I brought it home. I hate to think about what the chemical fumes have done to my life...
Forum: Main
09-01-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Elaray

The instructions actually say cut on the bias. ...

The instructions actually say cut on the bias. The templates have a grain line that definitely indicates a bias cut square or rectangle.
Forum: Main
08-31-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Elaray

After reading your response, I studied the...

After reading your response, I studied the diagrams in the book and it makes perfect sense! Cutting the squares and rectangles on point makes all of the grainlines in the block run in the same...
Forum: Main
08-31-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Elaray

Question Cutting on point

I just bought "501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks" by Judy Hopkins. The instructions for many of the blocks call for making a template and having squares or rectangles cut on point resulting in shapes cut...
Forum: Main
08-28-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By Elaray

Great minds think alike!!!

Great minds think alike!!!
Forum: Main
08-27-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By Elaray

Pineapple Wall Hanging

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Several months ago, I bought Gyleen X. Fitzgerald's book, Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts, and the accompanying pineapple ruler. It took me quite awhile before I attempted to make the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-20-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,665
Posted By Elaray

When I look at an analog clock, I'm not looking...

When I look at an analog clock, I'm not looking for the actual time. I look at where the minute hand is in relation to where I want or need it to be. If I have to leave my house at 12:40 or "twenty...
Forum: Main
08-04-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,435
Posted By Elaray

The pop up feature is a cute gimmick (and I love...

The pop up feature is a cute gimmick (and I love a cute gimmick) but I really love the 30 minute shut off. Only the yellow one has the 30 minute shut off.
Forum: Main
07-25-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By Elaray

I bought them because Nancy made the process look...

I bought them because Nancy made the process look so easy! I haven't used them yet. I'm still 80% garment sewer and 20% quilter. (That ratio is changing quickly! ;) )
Forum: Main
07-25-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 17,379
Posted By Elaray

I love the holder and I love the name Threadna! ...

I love the holder and I love the name Threadna! I really think these would sell at quilt shows, sewing expos and quilt shops! Please tell your talented son to investigate further!
Forum: Mission: Organization
07-22-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,727
Posted By Elaray

My Sewing Space

My DD graduated from college in May and accepted a job in VA. She encouraged me to convert her bedroom into a new sewing room for me. I was in the smallest bedroom before I moved into her larger...
Forum: Main
07-18-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
Posted By Elaray

Pattern or Self Design?

I'm a relatively new quilter. I'm so happy I found this board. I don't know any quilters and I have so many questions. It's good to have a place to get my questions answered.

I've completed 3...
Forum: Pictures
07-18-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,932
Posted By Elaray

That's a great idea!

That's a great idea!
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,608
Posted By Elaray

I like the way the quilting is as much a feature...

I like the way the quilting is as much a feature as the piecing. I need to be inspired by quilting like that.
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,196
Posted By Elaray

Very pretty!

Very pretty!
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,165
Posted By Elaray

My Third Quilt

Here is the third quilt I've made. I call it "Quilt of Many Colors". My plan is to give a quilt to each of my sisters this Christmas. Good thing I only have two sisters! :)

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Can you...
Forum: Main
07-12-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,370
Posted By Elaray

I enjoy piecing more than quilting, mainly...

I enjoy piecing more than quilting, mainly because I'm terrible at quilting. (I'm relatively new to quilting.) However, I've done my own quilting because I want the work to be all mine. But, I use...
Forum: Main
06-28-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,045
Posted By Elaray

I am a relatively new quilter and I feel like an...

I am a relatively new quilter and I feel like an addict. I put off starting quilting because I thought corners had to come together perfectly. I took a gook look at the quilts displayed in quilt...
Forum: Main
06-24-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,169
Posted By Elaray

I feel better knowing I'm in such good company. ...

I feel better knowing I'm in such good company. :)

And … I forgot to mention, I bought "Jelly Roll Quilts" by Pam and Nicky Lintott and read it cover to cover just like a novel.
Forum: Main
06-23-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,169
Posted By Elaray

Do "Real Quilters" Do This?

For over 40 years, I'm sewn garments. Then, I took my first quilting class two years ago. I made a small sampler in the class and three full size quilts since then. I think I'm developing the...
Forum: Main
06-23-2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,564
Posted By Elaray

A wonderful family, a new sewing machine and a...

A wonderful family, a new sewing machine and a dedicated sewing room. Life is good, isn't it? :)
Forum: Main
06-22-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,546
Posted By Elaray

If it weren't for jelly rolls and other pre-cuts,...

If it weren't for jelly rolls and other pre-cuts, I probably would never have started quilting. I'm a newbie and I've only made three quilts so far. Two of those quilts were made with pre-cuts. ...
Forum: Main
06-21-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,300
Posted By Elaray

I just bought a new iron. I bought the Oliso Pro...

I just bought a new iron. I bought the Oliso Pro because is has a 30-minute auto shut off feature. Most irons shut off after about 10 minutes and that was too short a time period for me. Irons are...
Forum: Main
06-14-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,050
Posted By Elaray

Since we're looking for bargains in JoAnn, irons...

Since we're looking for bargains in JoAnn, irons are 20% off this week. I used my teacher's card in addition to the 20% and got an the yellow Oliso iron for $140.
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