Forum: Quilting
December 19th 10, 01:57 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Finished Bonnie Hunter quilt
I love it! Great job!
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Louise in Iowa
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On 12/18/2010 5:17 PM, Alice in PA wrote:
Last April I took a class from Bonnie...
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Forum: Quilting
December 18th 10, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I *never* use solid fabrics- til now!
Those solids aren't very forgiving, are they? Regardless, this looks wonderful and ready for someone to curl
up under for a nap! Good job!
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Louise in Iowa
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Forum: Quilting
December 16th 10, 01:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
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Who took 'em?!!
So where did you find the notion? I searched for my small scissors yesterday for about two hours. Once I left
my studio and rejoined the family, I found them in the pocket of my sweatpants!
Did you...
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Forum: Quilting
December 15th 10, 03:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Remember Rhoda?
For those of you who remember Rhoda (quilter, author, painter), she has lost access to her newsgroups, but was
able to contact me via Webshots (see, it's good for something besides loud, obnoxious...
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Forum: Quilting
December 13th 10, 01:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Thanks for Your Prayers
I had just been thinking about you and wondering what was happening with your insurance snafu. I'm so glad to
hear everything worked out and the surgery is over and you're back home again. I'm sure...
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Forum: Quilting
December 10th 10, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
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OT good gift ideas?
Several years ago we gave our niece and nephew a gift card to a local movie rental place, along with some
microwave popcorn and some "movie candy": Milk Duds, Good 'N Plenty, Mike and Ike, etc.
The...
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Forum: Quilting
November 27th 10, 06:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,392
Polly's Hunter Star Quilt photos
I think it's on my list, too, Taria. DH looked at the picture of Polly's and said, "That's similar to one
you've made, isn't it?" I said no, to which he replied, "Don't you think you should?" I...
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Forum: Quilting
November 27th 10, 04:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
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Polly's Hunter Star Quilt photos
Polly, is the Wounded Warrior project the same as Quilts of Valor or is it a different organization?
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
On...
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Forum: Quilting
November 27th 10, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,392
Polly's Hunter Star Quilt photos
Absolutely gorgeous! Polly, you've done it again, and I know some service person is going to be wrapped in
love very soon. Wunnerful, wunnerful!
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot...
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Forum: Quilting
November 19th 10, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,266
Pillowcase fun
That's just what I needed! Thank you so much - the instructions were great (I printed off the pdf). I might
have read the blog too quickly, but I didn't see where you said to press the accent flange...
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Forum: Quilting
November 5th 10, 05:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
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Patience & Quilting
Oh, Polly, I still shudder when I remember rolling that quilt up and seeing the mess on the back! The biggest
problem was that the needle had a burr on it, and as it went through the backing fabric,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 5th 10, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
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AOT swamp water
How about trying Calgon or some other type of packaged water softener/conditioner? I think it works somewhat
on the same principle as Color Catchers, except it traps minerals instead of color.
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Forum: Quilting
November 4th 10, 12:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
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Winston has gone to Rainbow Bridge
{{{{{{{{Di}}}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Don't try to stop the tears, but do keep good, happy
memories of Winston close to your heart. That will help the healing.
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Louise in...
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Forum: Quilting
November 1st 10, 12:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
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OT reminder: hold Sherry close
{{{{{{{Sherry}}}}}}} I've heard of surgery not being approved, but never because the surgeon's office didn't
give the insurance company the information. Shame on whoever let this slip through the...
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Forum: Quilting
October 30th 10, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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New pictures
What a fun quilt! I love your borders. It looks like a good cuddlin' quilt for this winter.
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
On 10/30/2010...
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Forum: Quilting
October 30th 10, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,294
New QI
I can see why you're besotted! She's a love, and it looks as though she's making herself right at home.
Welcome to your new home, Katy!
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot...
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Forum: Quilting
October 25th 10, 10:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
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Ricky Tims Drive-By
That looks like too much fun! Thanks for sharing your adventure (as well as the quilt and the PT Cruiser)!
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot...
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Forum: Quilting
October 25th 10, 02:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Happy Dance
What a happy quilt! And the added bonus is that you know it will be loved and used. Wonderful!
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
On...
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Forum: Quilting
October 10th 10, 01:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
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Results of my labours
So lovely! You can let your brother know that you have many people who would love to give that cushion a home
- me included!
And the quilt for your aunt is wonderful - I love the pattern and...
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Forum: Quilting
October 10th 10, 01:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Help!!
How about gentle arcs or gently wavy lines going from the top right corner to the lower edge of the top
section (below the birds) and to the left-side border (above the birds). Those lines would...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 10, 02:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,640
OT entertaining a 6 year-old?
Polly, I'm so sorry for your loss, but you are so blessed that this 6-year-old chose you to stay with. We know
you're pretty special, and apparently she does too!
I've been trying to remember what...
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Forum: Quilting
October 3rd 10, 08:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,439
Batting scraps
I have no ideas about the thin strips of batting, but I have to say that I love the colors in that quilt. It's
beautiful!
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot...
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Forum: Quilting
October 3rd 10, 12:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Rotary Cutter Catastrophe
Owwwwwwww! {{{{{{{{{{{{Irene}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
On 10/2/2010 5:25 PM, IMS wrote:
Last night I was cutting...
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Forum: Quilting
September 30th 10, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,233
New 'Herding Cats' photos from Polly
Hanne, it's in the album titled "Polly's Pics." Hope that helps.
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
On 9/30/2010 12:00 PM, Hanne wrote:
On...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 10, 12:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,233
New 'Herding Cats' photos from Polly
That is one of the happiest quilts I've ever seen. I'd love to be there when some lucky child gets it for
his/her very own. The smiles of joy would melt even the hardest heart!
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Louise in...
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