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    Search: Posts Made By: Milly's Mom
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    Forum: Main
    12-31-2010, 05:49 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 1,710
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    There is Robert Kaufman and Hoffman of...

    There is Robert Kaufman and Hoffman of California, Moda, RJR, Marcus Fabrics, Timeless Treasures and many more. This is a website that has the manufactures to search..
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    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 12:36 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 8,831
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Piece Meal Crumb cruncher Steak and...

    Piece Meal

    Crumb cruncher

    Steak and potatoes kind of kid

    Hold the Mayo

    Lettuce eat now
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 12:29 PM
    Replies: 89
    Views: 10,191
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    If you are following a pattern then the seam size...

    If you are following a pattern then the seam size will make a difference, but each machine will sew different 1/4" size seams; as will the same machine with different sewers will have a different...
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 12:18 PM
    Replies: 109
    Views: 13,700
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    If you are still not comfortable with the light,...

    If you are still not comfortable with the light, medium and dark bag method, I have often made a scrap quilt using only ONE color; all prints, solids and even the white background with that color...
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 12:09 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,937
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    I agree with J.M. use what you have for now,...

    I agree with J.M. use what you have for now, look to keep a stash of cotton threads when you can find them. I don't think that the "Quilt Police" are in your area at this time.
    Forum: Pictures
    12-27-2010, 12:02 PM
    Replies: 81
    Views: 9,130
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Both are good, how about a mixture of both, what...

    Both are good, how about a mixture of both, what would that look like?
    Forum: Main
    12-05-2010, 06:02 AM
    Replies: 82
    Views: 10,869
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    I have been selling on e-bay for over 4 years; I...

    I have been selling on e-bay for over 4 years; I make miniature or doll quilts and have done fairly well. Buying and selling runs in cycles but even if you try to sell just ONE item that you have you...
    Forum: Main
    12-05-2010, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 158
    Views: 13,542
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Yes, money not made from wood pulp.. The...

    Yes, money not made from wood pulp..

    The paper found in dollar bills isn't like the paper in your printer. In one sense, it may not be paper at all. Where most paper is made with wood pulp, the...
    Forum: Main
    11-30-2010, 08:41 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 8,820
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    saw a demo on the babylock serger... way to cool..

    saw a demo on the babylock serger... way to cool..
    Forum: Main
    11-28-2010, 12:07 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 10,031
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    You can build your own pillow for with a pillow...

    You can build your own pillow for with a pillow case (new or old) stuff with your batting and sew up to the size you want.
    Forum: Main
    11-28-2010, 11:55 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 8,227
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    One pattern that is really nice is "murkey pond"....

    One pattern that is really nice is "murkey pond". Also works great with regular cotton fabrics.
    Forum: Main
    11-12-2009, 07:42 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 6,442
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    You might take a look at this site for a local...

    You might take a look at this site for a local place in your state for the donation of your quilts...

    http://www.missionfinder.org/orphanages.htm
    Forum: Main
    11-01-2009, 09:03 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,735
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    I bought about 20 different 1/4 yard cuts of...

    I bought about 20 different 1/4 yard cuts of fabric recently and proceded to serge or zig-zag the cut sides. I then washed all the fabric and yes I had a tangled mess even after doing it in the hand...
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2009, 03:59 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,172
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    I had this problem doing miniatures until someone...

    I had this problem doing miniatures until someone told me about aurifil thread. It is finer but just as strong than the standard quilting cotton thread and has made a difference in that hair size of...
    Forum: Main
    10-27-2009, 05:55 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,263
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Sometimes I have found that my seams are off just...

    Sometimes I have found that my seams are off just a hair. You may need to check to see if you have an accurate 1/4". Thread size will make a difference also, especially if you change in the middle...
    Forum: Main
    10-23-2009, 03:48 AM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 7,420
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Don't iron your paper and fabric as you go (just...

    Don't iron your paper and fabric as you go (just thumb nail press) until you are ready to trim it down to the correct size. Paper shrinks when heated. Some papers will shrink more than others. Use...
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2009, 05:04 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,071
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Just had to look this one up.. Schnibbles... ...

    Just had to look this one up.. Schnibbles...

    Schnibble: noun A scrap of fabric; a leftover bit of cloth; a small piece. The word has a German origin and is found primarily in German settlements...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-01-2009, 07:11 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 6,349
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Your sunflower fabric is a nice choice, but a...

    Your sunflower fabric is a nice choice, but a very strong print. If you look at the block selection where the darks all come together you can get a woven effect if you rearrange your last colors. I...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-31-2009, 04:44 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 723
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Thank you everyone for the friendly greetings. ...

    Thank you everyone for the friendly greetings. Just started a miniture quilt using the pattern "cross canoes". Doing this as scrappy set with white. Using my new quarter inch foot for my Pfaff...
    Forum: Main
    08-29-2009, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,976
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Just remember when you photo copy the block...

    Just remember when you photo copy the block pieces will be a "hair" smaller. Why this happens is beyond me.
    Forum: Main
    08-29-2009, 05:31 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,976
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    I have the pattern in my Carol Doak's pattern...

    I have the pattern in my Carol Doak's pattern file and it can be PP. You will have four units. Pattern is also called "lady in the lake". Two long units that will be six of the half-square...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-28-2009, 06:08 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,081
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Well, if you are learning to use the rotary...

    Well, if you are learning to use the rotary cutter, just go slow and keep your blade next to the ruler. You might try cutting pieces of fabric that are no longer than the ruler as opposed to cutting...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-28-2009, 12:54 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,081
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Nice colors. I am using fabrics from my...

    Nice colors. I am using fabrics from my grandmothers stash from about the same time frame.

    When you cut your fabrics are you using sissors or a rotary cutter and ruler?

    If you have her...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2009, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 5,829
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    There are other quilt programs besides EQ. I use...

    There are other quilt programs besides EQ. I use Quilt-Pro version 5 and like it just fine. I can create my own blocks, make them PP projects, scale print so they are what ever size I need. web...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-27-2009, 09:18 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 723
    Posted By Milly's Mom

    Graham, Young county

    Graham, Young county
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