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Forum: Main
03-21-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,477
Posted By mariolkapolka

Just take a proverbial plunge and try it, you...

Just take a proverbial plunge and try it, you will love it.
If you do not have manual try youtube, there are some great videos that can be of real help.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-21-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,265
Posted By mariolkapolka

Love it :), this proves that we can't go digital...

Love it :), this proves that we can't go digital all the way.
Forum: Main
03-21-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,480
Posted By mariolkapolka

I only back stich my rag quilts at the beginning...

I only back stich my rag quilts at the beginning and end of joining blocks, at beginning and end when joining rows, and all the intersections - there is lot of layers and this helps stabilize them...
Forum: Main
03-21-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,477
Posted By mariolkapolka

I use my serger all the time. I made some nice...

I use my serger all the time. I made some nice baby quilts using Kaye Wood's video from Youtube. When making nicer top I piece it using my machine, quilt it with flannel or backing and construct the...
Forum: Pictures
03-18-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,285
Posted By mariolkapolka

Absolutly LOVE IT:)

Absolutly LOVE IT:)
Forum: Main
03-18-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,132
Posted By mariolkapolka

I like it but instead blue border I would put...

I like it but instead blue border I would put background/off white and bind it with blue, but this is just a suggestion. Nice quilt:)
Forum: Main
03-15-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,105
Posted By mariolkapolka

To avoid problems I never mix flannel and woven...

To avoid problems I never mix flannel and woven cotton fabric since they shrink at different rates. With washing flannel looses its crispness and develops fuzz, the only plus is that it becomes very...
Forum: Pictures
03-14-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,424
Posted By mariolkapolka

Lovely quilt. I am with you, as I do not like...

Lovely quilt.
I am with you, as I do not like purple either but accepted a request to make purple quilt for a wedding gift. If I knew that bride loves purple I would have never agreed to it :)
Forum: Pictures
03-14-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,014
Posted By mariolkapolka

Awsome quilt, made my head spin though as I was...

Awsome quilt, made my head spin though as I was trying to find the offender (fifth row, green all the way to right). If it was up to me I would fix it, good that you did not quilt it yet :)
Forum: Main
03-14-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,172
Posted By mariolkapolka

These are not thumbling blocks but sure close -...

These are not thumbling blocks but sure close - the best part is that they use only half square triangles and squares. I found these pictures on e-bay. I will be making one as soon as I decide on...
Forum: Main
03-14-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,785
Posted By mariolkapolka

I use flannel only as a batting and it works...

I use flannel only as a batting and it works great since I only do serger and rag quilts - not to hard on either of my machines.
Forum: Main
03-14-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,611
Posted By mariolkapolka

Krystyna, I also have this serger and love it....

Krystyna,
I also have this serger and love it. I found preaty good video on how to thread it on youtube - filmed by young woman, and threading is a snap now, there is also another video on how to...
Forum: Main
03-08-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,933
Posted By mariolkapolka

Have to agree with you, it might look and feel...

Have to agree with you, it might look and feel great in the store, but resoults can be unpredictable.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-22-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,234
Posted By mariolkapolka

There is always an option to make an ugly fabric...

There is always an option to make an ugly fabric quilt and donate it for charity, or use it in backing
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-22-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,814
Posted By mariolkapolka

I had a white cat and when he was done roaming...

I had a white cat and when he was done roaming outside would return gray - bath was the only option for him :)
Forum: Pictures
02-22-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,876
Posted By mariolkapolka

Love it :). So classy in black and red.

Love it :). So classy in black and red.
Forum: Pictures
02-22-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,259
Posted By mariolkapolka

Beautiful quilt and as you said easy. I made this...

Beautiful quilt and as you said easy. I made this pattern using floral fabrics and assembled as rag quilt with homespoon backing. 397048
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,991
Posted By mariolkapolka

I like the nine patch the best. You can also if...

I like the nine patch the best. You can also if you have enogh of the gold fabric do 10 min block with golden diamond in the middle on point. This way you might get scrappy effect but classy looking...
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,360
Posted By mariolkapolka

I also have this table bought it about 3 years...

I also have this table bought it about 3 years ago and love it, just the right hight for cutting. It slides a bit on hardwood floor but on carpet is steady.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-21-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,297
Posted By mariolkapolka

Even though I am fairly new to quilting, such...

Even though I am fairly new to quilting, such announcement would also give me a pause:D
Forum: Main
02-11-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,881
Posted By mariolkapolka

:D Done that plenty of times. You also...

:D
Done that plenty of times.

You also have an option to hand emboroider or hand aplique boy's name on one of those blocks - this would make it super special.
Forum: Main
02-11-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,855
Posted By mariolkapolka

Well, I am a Brother Girl so Dream Weaver with...

Well, I am a Brother Girl so Dream Weaver with all the options, and PQ1500s to put on that frame that is awaiting for me in my sister's garage. :)
Forum: Main
02-11-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,203
Posted By mariolkapolka

I love them too. Supper easy and fast to make.

I love them too. Supper easy and fast to make.
Forum: Main
02-07-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,297
Posted By mariolkapolka

String quilt

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I make mine by sewing strips onto flannel squares - quilt as you go method, than when I have enough blocks I back it with whatever fabric I have in stash and make a rag quilt. I...
Forum: Main
07-11-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,107
Posted By mariolkapolka

I used dryer sheets and they work great to...

I used dryer sheets and they work great to stabilize blocks, since they are very light they do not add a lot of bulk to quilt, so I just leave them be. I also made a string rag quilt where I sew...
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