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    Search: Posts Made By: poconel
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    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    01-29-2016, 09:12 PM
    Replies: 982
    Views: 97,715
    Posted By poconel

    In answer to the question "what do you do with...

    In answer to the question "what do you do with the fabrics you no longer want?", I have more or less adopted a woman who has coordinated a group of sewers that are making "pillowcase" dresses for...
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2012, 09:52 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 8,785
    Posted By poconel

    If I'm making a holiday table runner, I always...

    If I'm making a holiday table runner, I always use a complimentary fabric on the back. I have lots of fabric that I purchased when I first started quilting and would not purchase now, so those...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    09-22-2011, 05:47 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 874
    Posted By poconel

    Diablo Valley Quilters is having their 25th quilt...

    Diablo Valley Quilters is having their 25th quilt show this coming weekend, September 24 and September 25. There will be 25 vendors and over 200 quilts. The show is at the Tice Valley Community Gym...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-31-2011, 10:59 AM
    Replies: 166
    Views: 15,591
    Posted By poconel

    Your quilt is stunning. Are you actually piecing...

    Your quilt is stunning. Are you actually piecing it by hand? No sewing machine?
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2011, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 17,788
    Posted By poconel

    My understanding is that the Synthrapol gets rid...

    My understanding is that the Synthrapol gets rid of the excess dye in hand dyed & batik fabrics. I only pre-wash batiks, hand-dyes & Jinny Beyer fabrics. A quilting teacher told me that Jinny Beyer...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2011, 10:00 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 17,788
    Posted By poconel

    Retayne & Synthrapol (sp) are available by mail...

    Retayne & Synthrapol (sp) are available by mail from Dharma Trading Company. www.dharmatrading.com I think some quilts shops carry the products, but I rarely see it. ...
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2011, 02:08 PM
    Replies: 196
    Views: 20,440
    Posted By poconel

    I am 6' tall, so totally understand anyone who...

    I am 6' tall, so totally understand anyone who has back pain from being stooped over to cut fabric. I am very lucky that my husband asked a friend of his to help him make a cutting table for me. DH...
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2011, 04:07 PM
    Replies: 1,070
    Views: 88,431
    Posted By poconel

    I can hardly believe I'm almost 61! How did that...

    I can hardly believe I'm almost 61! How did that even happen! I had some blood work done yesterday & the lady that came in after me told the tech that she was 61. My head shot up & I looked at her...
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2011, 01:56 PM
    Replies: 1,070
    Views: 88,431
    Posted By poconel

    60. I've been quilting about 8 - 9 years. I...

    60. I've been quilting about 8 - 9 years. I started sewing when I was about 15. Made a lot of my own clothes, because I'm very tall. Didn't do much sewing in my 30's and 40's. I dragged my...
    Forum: Main
    03-01-2011, 09:22 PM
    Replies: 191
    Views: 19,593
    Posted By poconel

    I try to remember how poor my skills were when I...

    I try to remember how poor my skills were when I first started, but I thought every completed quilt was a beauty! Now, those early quilts stay packed away in the closet. I probably should donate...
    Forum: Main
    03-23-2010, 02:35 PM
    Replies: 102
    Views: 11,608
    Posted By poconel

    I have a small design wall that is portable. I...

    I have a small design wall that is portable. I just picked up a "Project Pro Display Board" at CVS & covered it with flannel. Then I have a ceiling tile that is covered with flannel - this is good...
    Forum: Main
    03-20-2010, 04:04 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 9,066
    Posted By poconel

    I'm a huge fan of www.fabric.com. I've been...

    I'm a huge fan of www.fabric.com. I've been ordering from there for about 6 years & the service has always been great. Once I received the wrong fabric & they told me to keep it & they sent me the...
    Forum: Main
    01-26-2010, 04:03 PM
    Replies: 180
    Views: 19,319
    Posted By poconel

    [/quote] Thimblecreek moved to Concord about...

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    Thimblecreek moved to Concord about 2 years ago. There is a great quilt shop in Livermore called In Between Stitches. I live in Danville & am so lucky to have The Quilter's Inn in town....
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