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Forum: Tutorials
08-31-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 19,627
Posted By MadamPolo

Thank you for the tutorial!

Thank you for the tutorial!
Forum: Pictures
08-21-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,456
Posted By MadamPolo

I am making this quilt using the book and...

I am making this quilt using the book and template. I am at the point of sewing the blocks, and have two made. I think it is stunning. I was wondering how to make borders for it, and I see what...
Forum: Tutorials
08-12-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 106,915
Posted By MadamPolo

I think I will try this! Thanks!

I think I will try this! Thanks!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-03-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,153
Posted By MadamPolo

Funny I should see this post today. I have never...

Funny I should see this post today. I have never had a dog that barks in his sleep, but in an entry today on Facebook, my niece was complaining that her dog did just that. She wished she understood...
Forum: Main
08-03-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,659
Posted By MadamPolo

I save anything 2 inches or bigger, and things...

I save anything 2 inches or bigger, and things that are somewhat yardage, I put on a board instead of the scrap bin. Trouble is, I seldom use those small pieces, so I just about consider that a...
Forum: Tutorials
07-15-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,404
Posted By MadamPolo

June Tailor makes a Twister Ruler that makes a...

June Tailor makes a Twister Ruler that makes a large variety of twisters. Here is a video of it. If you don't have a twister ruler yet, consider getting this one. That way, you can make all sizes....
Forum: Pictures
07-15-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 70,417
Posted By MadamPolo

I bought the June Tailor Twister ruler that has...

I bought the June Tailor Twister ruler that has slots for your rottary cutter to glide down. It makes quite a number of different sizes. I just love your Christmas Tree quilt. I would never have...
Forum: Pictures
07-13-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 30,302
Posted By MadamPolo

I bought the Electric Quilt's Dear Jane software....

I bought the Electric Quilt's Dear Jane software. I don't much care for it, especially if you have EQ7. If you were to make a Dear Jane quilt, then it would be a good thing to have.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-13-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,259
Posted By MadamPolo

It's a shoe tree for your duck's shoes. Can't...

It's a shoe tree for your duck's shoes. Can't let them get misshapen.
Forum: Main
07-13-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,765
Posted By MadamPolo

I saw a flag quilt where she embroidered the...

I saw a flag quilt where she embroidered the Pledge of Allegiance onto the white stripes of the flag. She was able to put the whole pledge onto the flag. Amazing.
Forum: Main
07-13-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,712
Posted By MadamPolo

I saw a video on making pillowcases. They said...

I saw a video on making pillowcases. They said you could serge the seam, or just sew it. I thought, there's a use for my serger! I posted here once before and told my story on never using it. I...
Forum: Main
07-13-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,028
Posted By MadamPolo

I would buy it. I have a Grace frame that looks...

I would buy it. I have a Grace frame that looks almost identical to the one on the website. It sets up for a king size quilt, but I don't have the room for that, so it is set up for a queen size. ...
Forum: Links and Resources
07-11-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,421
Posted By MadamPolo

I learned to quilt watching Eleanor, as well as...

I learned to quilt watching Eleanor, as well as Kaye Wood. Eleanor can be a little tiresome to listen to, but you can learn a lot watching her.
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,191
Posted By MadamPolo

I never cut eights, if I can help it. I round...

I never cut eights, if I can help it. I round up, and even add some to make a half square triangle. I would much rather have more so I can square it up than have too little because I sewed the seam...
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,603
Posted By MadamPolo

Kelly, that's a great idea to make a pillow out...

Kelly, that's a great idea to make a pillow out of them. I wouldn't use it for a dog, however, unless you want to come in one day and find all of those bits all over your house. Cats would love...
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,603
Posted By MadamPolo

I toss the thin strips and really small pieces,...

I toss the thin strips and really small pieces, but if it is 2 or 3 inches, it goes into my scraps. I use it when I paper piece. I did see a video once of a lady shredding fabric to make a picture....
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,229
Posted By MadamPolo

I have never ripped fabric, although I have seen...

I have never ripped fabric, although I have seen it done on videos. I carefully fold and then cut, and I usually have good results.
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,111
Posted By MadamPolo

Buy yourself a June Tailor Half/Quarter Square...

Buy yourself a June Tailor Half/Quarter Square Triangle ruler and you will have PERFECT ones each and every time. Cut your swatch of fabric about an inch bigger than the finished one you want (maybe...
Forum: Links and Resources
07-11-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,784
Posted By MadamPolo

I couldn't find any fat quarters for sale at that...

I couldn't find any fat quarters for sale at that $1. I searched for fat quarters, and nothing but kits came up.
Forum: Links and Resources
07-11-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,024
Posted By MadamPolo

I really, really dislike the jelly roll race...

I really, really dislike the jelly roll race quilts. Everyone makes them because they are easy, but I haven't seen any I have liked much at all. This one is so much better. It is like the strips...
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By MadamPolo

Check the tension on the quilt sandwich in the...

Check the tension on the quilt sandwich in the frame. It shouldn't be too tight.
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,543
Posted By MadamPolo

No, it is not worth it unless you want to cut out...

No, it is not worth it unless you want to cut out unusual shapes such as curves and appliqués, then yes. A June Tailor laser cut Pro Shape Cut Ruler and her Half/Quarter Square up ruler is all you...
Forum: Pictures
07-10-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,540
Posted By MadamPolo

My scraps are not that large. Your quilt turned...

My scraps are not that large. Your quilt turned out beautiful!
Forum: Main
07-10-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,051
Posted By MadamPolo

No, you don't need one. Many of the square up...

No, you don't need one. Many of the square up rulers have a 1/4 inch rule usually shaded darker. Use that.
Forum: Main
07-10-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,712
Posted By MadamPolo

About 20 years ago, I was watching one of those...

About 20 years ago, I was watching one of those shopping channels when a serger came up. I bought it. When it came, I took it out of the box and was so intimidated by it, I put it up in its case. ...
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