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Forum: Tutorials
10-10-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Sally in Fla, I was fortunate enough to have a...

Sally in Fla, I was fortunate enough to have a really fine quilting instructor for my first 3 years as a quilter. IMHO, the reason quilting remains a vibrant art form has a great deal to do with the...
Forum: Tutorials
09-19-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

It is nice to be something other than a horrible...

It is nice to be something other than a horrible example. Remember that the tradition of quilting has a lot more to do with the use of our crumbs/scraps to meet the needs of our...
Forum: Tutorials
09-19-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Almost all flannels are a loose weave and tend to...

Almost all flannels are a loose weave and tend to tear loose with just a 1/4" seam allowance. Flannels, denim and a few other types of fabric need larger allowances.
Forum: Tutorials
09-18-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153884-1.htm ...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153884-1.htm
Check out what PaperPrincess did with her stash of recycled shirts. Her work is amazing.
Forum: Tutorials
09-17-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Good for you!

Good for you!
Forum: Tutorials
09-15-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Yes, I put batting in the sashing. I generally...

Yes, I put batting in the sashing. I generally refer to this as SEMI QAYG, because with the batting as a foundation, it is already firmly attached to the top. The back needs only minimal quilting....
Forum: Tutorials
09-11-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

You are most welcome. These are on batting...

You are most welcome.

These are on batting as the foundation. I also use old sheets, cut to size. It does not even matter if they have a little hole or 2.

I have another quilt worth waiting...
Forum: Tutorials
01-10-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Those hearts were hand appliqud, although machine...

Those hearts were hand appliqud, although machine applique would work too.

In every quilt, I put in the amount of time the quilt seems to require. I have hand appliqued several charity quilts. ...
Forum: Tutorials
01-10-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

You are most welcome That's a really nice block....

You are most welcome That's a really nice block. You used lots of color and value contrast. I look forward to seeing your quilt. You are not alone in needing a push in the right direction. One...
Forum: Tutorials
01-09-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

I have recently done 3 or 4 with fleece backs. I...

I have recently done 3 or 4 with fleece backs. I tried it once years ago and gave up on it. The difference is that now, when I am pin basting, I am rolling my work around a board (1x4, sanded...
Forum: Tutorials
01-09-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Yes, it would. I have done something similar...

Yes, it would. I have done something similar before.

I guess I'll have to make another. DH has decided that he can't do without this quilt. I'll probably get it bordered tomorrow.

You may...
Forum: Tutorials
01-08-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

that sounds like a great idea. sometimes we can...

that sounds like a great idea. sometimes we can be very tired of our own scraps.

My DH reminded me of a couple of points I should have made.
1. If your foundation is an old sheet or something...
Forum: Tutorials
01-08-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Note that I have heavy duty allergies and don't...

Note that I have heavy duty allergies and don't use drier sheet for anything.

The size of your blocks in unimportant. It should be something you are comfortable with. I have done 18.5", which is...
Forum: Tutorials
01-08-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

You are very welcome. Please notice that...

You are very welcome.

Please notice that Nolee's lovely avatar is another good use of scraps.

The purpose of the foundation is to hold the shape WHILE you put the block together. You could use...
Forum: Tutorials
01-07-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Yes, I cut squares of batting. I press and trim...

Yes, I cut squares of batting. I press and trim off extra bits before putting the quilt top together. I need to also make strips for any sashing or border I make. The backing is the same as any...
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

You are very welcome.

You are very welcome.
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

I don't think I follow any particular syste, but...

I don't think I follow any particular syste, but thanks for the heads up. I haven't been to quiltville for a while.
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Those are lovely examples!! I like the fact that...

Those are lovely examples!! I like the fact that the sashing pieces on the second are from 2 kinds of fabric.
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

The previous one above is most of a completed...

The previous one above is most of a completed quilt.

Apple core (also called axe head) is a traditional pattern that is time consuming but not particularly difficult, if you preclip your seam...
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Why do you think I make scrappy quilts?

Why do you think I make scrappy quilts?
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Why do you think I make scrappy quilts? A...

Why do you think I make scrappy quilts?

A different scrappy block.
155200

and another
155204
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Enjoy!

Enjoy!
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

Someone else commented that unused dryer sheets...

Someone else commented that unused dryer sheets MAY cause damage to fabrics in the long run. In my opinion, used ones would work just fine. During the depression, newspapers were used and left in...
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

As you can see, I like mine to have a lot of...

As you can see, I like mine to have a lot of variety and lively colors. Other people prefer theirs to be in a single color family. Your foundation blocks don't have to be square. Triangles,...
Forum: Tutorials
01-06-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,160
Posted By QM

more blocks another block 155181 and...

more blocks

another block
155181

and another
155183
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