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01-24-2023, 02:50 AM
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UFO 2023 Challenge
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Rebaquilts, those are simply gorgeous! Great job!
Rebaquilts, those are simply gorgeous! Great job!
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01-24-2023, 02:47 AM
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Log Cabin Center 'hearth' square
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Red is traditional for log cabins, but it is your...
Red is traditional for log cabins, but it is your quilt. Use whatever color(s) you think looks best. If it were me and I wanted to stick to the brown/beige color pallet, I think I'd do gold/yellow.
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01-17-2023, 03:26 AM
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UFOs: when did you start your oldest project?
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My oldest UFO dates back to the mid-1980s. It's...
My oldest UFO dates back to the mid-1980s. It's a white on white 12" square hand quilting piece - the quilting lines are preprinted onto the white. After I found it buried at the bottom of a...
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01-16-2023, 03:33 AM
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Crosswinds
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OMG - amazing!
OMG - amazing!
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01-14-2023, 02:59 AM
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Old fabric or new?
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Have to admit that I am nostalgic and usually...
Have to admit that I am nostalgic and usually include snippets of older fabrics in new quilts. I just like the way they crop up here and there, little reminders of previous quilts.
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01-10-2023, 02:44 AM
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I Found A Quilted Heart
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This is great fun while traveling! And it's a...
This is great fun while traveling! And it's a great use of those orphan quilt blocks.
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01-10-2023, 02:40 AM
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UFO 2023 Challenge
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I always seem to have about 14 UFOs going at all...
I always seem to have about 14 UFOs going at all times. Some of them are tops that need quilting, and one is generally a knitting project. I do finish, but slowly. I like the idea of picking one...
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01-05-2023, 03:19 AM
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Needle threaders
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Me, too. I use mine for applique using straw...
Me, too. I use mine for applique using straw needles. I wish there were a good needle threader for my sewing machine, though.
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01-04-2023, 03:26 AM
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Woud we still?
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It took me 14 years to finish my first quilt,...
It took me 14 years to finish my first quilt, using the old cardboard templates and scissors method. The hand quilting took several years in three different houses. I probably would keep quilting...
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01-04-2023, 03:20 AM
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Talking about Pin Cushions. What's your favorite?
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My current favorite is a small rectangular one...
My current favorite is a small rectangular one filled with walnut shells. It's light so I can carry it around but heavy enough not to move when I set it down. I used to use a magnetic one but hated...
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01-02-2023, 02:24 AM
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Quilting Wisdom you have gained along your quilting journey...
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Yes, definitely - perfection is highly overrated.
Yes, definitely - perfection is highly overrated.
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12-29-2022, 03:28 AM
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Appliqued piece
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Appliqued piece
I always forget to post photos of quilts I've made, but looking at some of the fabulous things others have posted reminded me to do so. This wallhanging (24" x 24") was inspired by an antique quilt...
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12-25-2022, 02:36 AM
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Christmas presents
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Love them both. I was given a bunch of men's...
Love them both. I was given a bunch of men's ties last summer and have been wondering what to do with them. I think I'll make a "string" quilt after seeing yours. Did you take them apart before...
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12-20-2022, 03:33 AM
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Do you quilt other things besides quilts?
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Mug rugs, tote bags, Christmas stockings,...
Mug rugs, tote bags, Christmas stockings, placemats, table runners, and more. Making smaller projects is very gratifying as it reduces the number of UFOs!
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12-15-2022, 02:27 AM
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What are your 2023 quilting goals
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Me, too, but I have bins - selvages, strings, 2"...
Me, too, but I have bins - selvages, strings, 2" and 2.5" squares. I also have project boxes ready to kit up. My major goals this year are (1) to begin a new Dear Jane quilt, (2) finish the...
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12-12-2022, 02:43 AM
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check mix recipe
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Mkotch
I use the recipe on the box, too, but I add 1 t....
I use the recipe on the box, too, but I add 1 t. garlic powder. Just made two batches yesterday!
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12-12-2022, 02:42 AM
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Where is your sewing machine
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Mine is by a window also, and I like to watch the...
Mine is by a window also, and I like to watch the birds and bees in the crabapple tree outside. The window faces the street so I see everyone in the neighborhood coming and going, too. I've had it...
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12-10-2022, 03:22 AM
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Cooked-on grease on stovetop
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Barkeeper's Friend makes a glass cooktop cleaner...
Barkeeper's Friend makes a glass cooktop cleaner that I've found really works well. I also use Magic Erasers in between. My cleaning lady shines it all up with Windex. Be careful not to use those...
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12-08-2022, 02:01 AM
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how do you cook bacon
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Mkotch
I bake for about 20 min. on a cookie sheet...
I bake for about 20 min. on a cookie sheet covered in foil. This really results in the crispiest bacon for me. However, I just read a suggestion that you bake with a piece of parchment under and...
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12-08-2022, 01:58 AM
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Labor of Love
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I think I would replace the holey squares and...
I think I would replace the holey squares and then take it to a long arm quilter. With a sturdy back and cotton batting, I think it would be a very nice quilt!
I don't like tied quilts. The ties...
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12-07-2022, 03:00 AM
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Combining Hand and Machine Quilting
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I have added hand quilting to a quilt that's...
I have added hand quilting to a quilt that's mostly machine quilted to add a little emphasis to a feature in the quilt. It looks good!
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12-06-2022, 02:46 AM
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Ideas for small projects
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How about little stockings with dog biscuits in...
How about little stockings with dog biscuits in them?
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12-01-2022, 03:23 AM
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The Wave Edge ruler temlate
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Mkotch
Seems to me that I bought mine at Joann Fabrics...
Seems to me that I bought mine at Joann Fabrics years ago. Love it! I'm not sure if they still sell them - it was "June Tailor" brand.
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12-01-2022, 03:21 AM
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thimbles
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Mkotch
BTW, I have found the jelly thimbles work pretty...
BTW, I have found the jelly thimbles work pretty well, too. I buy one that's pretty snug and it actually stays on.
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11-30-2022, 02:51 AM
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plain fabric for backing
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Mkotch
Heck, I use my domestic machine with a walking...
Heck, I use my domestic machine with a walking foot. Muslin is my favorite backing although I sometimes use yardage or make a scrappy back. Muslin is nice and soft and, yes, my stitches show,...
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