Simple How-to question....
09-06-2011, 02:57 PM
#31
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Location: SW Missouri
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when my son went to Iraq for his first deployment, I made him a D9P with patriotic colors; when I presented it to him, he didn't want to take it with him, said the sand would ruin it, so I stored it for him. He didn't take it with him either for the next deployment, but is using it now that he's back. The sand in Iraq is terrible, really eats up fabric.
09-06-2011, 02:58 PM
#32
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 188
when my son went to Iraq for his first deployment, I made him a D9P with patriotic colors; when I presented it to him, he didn't want to take it with him, said the sand would ruin it, so I stored it for him. He didn't take it with him either for the next deployment, but is using it now that he's back. The sand in Iraq is terrible, really eats up fabric.
09-06-2011, 07:35 PM
#33
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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I have made and sent quilts to a few soldiers in Afghanistan and they were happily received. However, I did not know the receipients personally. I used cotton for the tops and fleece for the backs. I didn't use a 3rd layer in the middle. In cot size, these are pretty lightweight and warm. Just a thought for consideration.
I think if someone is on the move a lot the less they have to keep track of the better.
Many hugs and thanks to you and your family for all you have and are giving for us and your country.
I think if someone is on the move a lot the less they have to keep track of the better.
Many hugs and thanks to you and your family for all you have and are giving for us and your country.
09-08-2011, 11:32 AM
#35
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
When just learning to quilt I found it best to get a pattern for a whole quilt and follow the yardage requirments and the instructions for the whole quilt.
The best books and teacher is Eleanor Burns of Quilt In A Day. You cant go wrong with her instructions and alot of her videos are on her webside under the television and video button.
I love her book Stars Across America, it would be great in red white and blue.
http://quiltinaday.com
The best books and teacher is Eleanor Burns of Quilt In A Day. You cant go wrong with her instructions and alot of her videos are on her webside under the television and video button.
I love her book Stars Across America, it would be great in red white and blue.
http://quiltinaday.com
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