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04-27-2011, 03:19 PM

#41

lovelyl

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How about a demo of this quilting forum? Sew Cindy showed our guild at one of our Saturday Sews. That is how I found out about it!

04-27-2011, 03:50 PM

#42

SandyGail

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What is the 10 minute block?
Thanks,
SandyGail

04-27-2011, 03:58 PM

#43

patdesign

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Originally Posted by SandyGail

What is the 10 minute block?
Thanks,
SandyGail

Here is a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM
She has written several books including one about the 10 minute block.:)

04-27-2011, 06:22 PM

#44

quiltwiz

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Originally Posted by orville

Any ideas for a demo? At our quilt meeting we have a demo each month and I have it next month. ;) Need some ideas. We have beginners and very experienced quilters.

A very well received and enjoyed demo that I have done over and over is "How to Make YoYo's and Ruched Flowers". If you are not familiar with these there are a number of instructions on the web. Just google them. I make up small kits with fabric, thread and needle for making and taking home for future reference.

04-28-2011, 11:10 AM

#45

Baloonatic

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Yes, how to sew on binding the right way. Can't believe how many quilters are stumped by such a simple process

04-28-2011, 11:12 AM

#46

Baloonatic

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Originally Posted by Holice

What part of quitmaking do you do best? If binding is one of your favorites, that is always a good one. Adjusting a border stencil. The demo should be something you are confident doing.

Ah, the stencil!! Good one!

04-28-2011, 11:13 AM

#47

Baloonatic

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Originally Posted by shawnemily

I am the program chair for our guild and due to a death our program presenter couldnt make it. I had to come up with something QUICK!!!!
I just did a disappearing 9 patch and they LOVED it! I took pictures of each step and printed out the process for them and showed them how to do it. It was fun!!

Oooh Oooh! <Waving hand madly!) How about the Disappearing 4 Patch? So simple and many people haven't a clue!

Aw fooey, I shoulda read all the responses first, this one was suggested at least 2-3 times already and I can't delete my posting.... sorry

04-28-2011, 11:19 AM

#48

LivelyLady

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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4

You could do this one for an early start to Christmas ornaments.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-73219-1.htm

Not related to quilting but does use fabric. :-)

I like it!!! And have it bookmarked.....you did a great job on the tute :thumbup:

04-28-2011, 04:36 PM

#49

playswithcolor

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maybe something less technical- more fun and playing with color.

scrappy log cabins- even wonky ones?
liberated stars
disappearing 9 patch or D4P

or every way you know of to make HST's. Knowing lots of ways to do a basic in quilting in invaluable.

For scrappy ones i like the method of using spray starch to iron 2 pieces of fabric together-***right sides together****. Then cut hst's and sew. The spray starch keeps the fabrics from shifting when you cut and would help beginners handle the bias edge.