Forum: Quilting
August 5th 09, 12:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 835
Iron Sputtering Rusty Water
On last Friday, my steam iron all of a sudden started sputtering and
spewing out rusty water. I've had problems with previous irons and
our local, extremely hard water (just white deposits -- not...
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Forum: Quilting
July 29th 09, 01:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,647
Basket/Triangles Block
I've been practicing sewing some triangles and you can see the
resulting 12 1/2" block at:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2553047760057527182fhTpzo
It is the one called "BasketSmall". It's...
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Forum: Quilting
February 1st 09, 01:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 554
Quilting Changed Sense of Colors
Yesterday I realized how much quilting has changed my sense of
colors. Until I started quilting, I "hated" purples. I'm not sure
why that was so, but it was. Now I can hardly keep any purples in...
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Forum: Quilting
January 8th 09, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 980
Flannel Update and yet another question
On Jan 7, 6:43*pm, Sandy Ellison wrote:
Howdy!
Short on batting:
This might work w/ the "birthing" method;
sew the layers together around the outside edges, leaving...
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Forum: Quilting
January 1st 09, 02:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 627
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Forum: Quilting
January 1st 09, 01:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 627
Freezer paper applique question
On Dec 30 2008, 9:25*pm, "Trixie" wrote:
I generally use the freezer paper technique when appliqueing, but have a
question. I cut out about a quarter inch outside the...
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Forum: Quilting
December 27th 08, 12:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 430
New Year's Eve Mystery Quilt
For those who like mystery quilts, Bonnie Hunter is going to have on
on New Year's Eve. For more information, go to http://www.quiltville.com/
Bev in TX
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Forum: Quilting
December 1st 08, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
OT--Another Mac question
On Nov 30, 2:45*pm, Sandy wrote:
I'm not laughing, Bev -- I'm cheering! G Congratulations -- both on a
sweet DH who buys cool stuff for you and on the new Mac. Which...
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Forum: Quilting
November 30th 08, 03:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
OT--Another Mac question
On Nov 6, 1:09*am, "
wrote:
I dont' have a MAC, and am unlikely to get one (just purchased a new
PC), but I have been following this topic with...
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Forum: Quilting
November 28th 08, 02:39 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
"Quiltmaker" & Bonnie Hunter Article
On Nov 28, 7:52*am, "Susan Torrens" wrote:
I use part of her scrap system. *I save 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/2" strips, 2" and
3 1/2" squares.
I used to have a huge scrap bin,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 28th 08, 02:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
"Quiltmaker" & Bonnie Hunter Article
On Nov 28, 7:28*am, "Polly Esther" wrote:
Bev - the best I can tell - the latest is issue #124. *I wandered over tohttp://quiltmaker.com/currentissue/and don't see it...
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Forum: Quilting
November 28th 08, 10:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
"Quiltmaker" & Bonnie Hunter Article
There is an article on Bonnie Hunter's "Scrap User's System" in latest
copy of "Quiltmaker". I know that some folks here are using that
system.
If you are using that system, how well is it working...
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Forum: Quilting
November 27th 08, 03:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,850
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Forum: Quilting
November 24th 08, 09:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,134
OT Turkey Alert!
On Nov 24, 9:35*am, Taria wrote:
I have a suspicion after the new feel good law goes into effect here
you are going to think the eggs *prices now are cheap. *I...
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Forum: Quilting
November 24th 08, 09:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 795
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Forum: Quilting
November 24th 08, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 795
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Forum: Quilting
November 23rd 08, 03:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Diagonal (aka on-point) Setting Question
Roberta & Susan,
I did cut my setting triangles as you suggested (I followed EQ
directions), so it looks like I'm safe thus far for those. They are
sitting in a pizza box to keep them from getting...
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Forum: Quilting
November 23rd 08, 11:12 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Quilting
November 23rd 08, 03:43 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Diagonal (aka on-point) Setting Question
I've always used a horizontal setting for my quilts, but i am in the
midst of making one with a diagonal setting -- no sashings. After
looking at the design (one that I made up in EQ) the other day,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 7th 08, 01:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,023
AQS online quilt contest
On Nov 6, 12:39*pm, Sandy wrote:
AQS is once again sponsoring an online quilt contest. I suspect I've
been very silly, but I did enter a quilt this time, and I'm hoping...
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 08, 07:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
OT--Another Mac question
On Nov 5, 8:57*pm, Lee wrote:
According to the Parallels 3.0 for Mac manual you can run Windows XP. *It
appears that all the Windows OS since 3.1, 3.11 are supported by...
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Forum: Quilting
November 1st 08, 04:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,050
Motzarella users...
On Oct 31, 7:12*pm, "Kate G." wrote:
do you read through the web? *Outlook Express? *I must be have a senior
blonde moment but on their webpage I can't find the info I...
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 08, 12:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 567
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 08, 12:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,121
Dear Jane Quilts
On Oct 24, 3:04*am, "
wrote:
On Oct 23, 8:06*am, Steph wrote:
I recently heard of the civil war era quilt - "Dear Jane"...
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 08, 09:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,121
Dear Jane Quilts
On Oct 24, 3:04*am, "
wrote:
On Oct 23, 8:06*am, Steph wrote:
I recently heard of the civil war era quilt - "Dear Jane"...
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