Forum: Quilting
September 6th 06, 05:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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on the subject of batting...
Sparky has a post just ahead of yours on preparing batting. I don't have
much to add except: sometimes a batt will have a strange bulge or wringy
wonkle to it. Hover over it with your steam...
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Forum: Quilting
September 6th 06, 04:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Threads - Again
No, Patti. No experience here with the newer metallics. Good, good for
you. Where did you find a good source for Superior? Polly
"Patti S" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
September 5th 06, 09:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,464
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Forum: Quilting
September 5th 06, 05:14 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,464
I have not made a quilt afterall!
Sandy, you are much kinder than I. (Your mama would be proud.) I would
tell the pretentious minister that it was a quilt and kick him in his
pompous fanny. There. I feel much better. ...
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Forum: Quilting
September 5th 06, 04:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 758
needle breaking
Taria, what are we going to do with you? LOL. (Actually, when I'm testing
a territory with a new SM foot or stitch, I automatically put on my safety
glasses. I am particularly wary of the feet...
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Forum: Quilting
September 5th 06, 04:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,833
The chi is flowing again!
Hmmm, Alice. Not too sure about the PODS thing. You could postpone or
ignore a POD. If you move everything out of the sewing room into the other
rooms in your home, that makes finishing the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 06, 08:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
cleaning the computer innards
The computer could be relocated but I like having all my toys together. I
guess it's a good thing that I haven't taken up woodworking. Yet. This big
room was built to be a pool table room...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 06, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
cleaning/reorganizing studio
Hello, Mama. Soooo happy to see you pop in here. How's our wee little
darling? Polly
"Dannielle" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 06, 05:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,699
cleaning the computer innards
Two more old people having fun on a holiday: Our computer lives in the same
room with the quilting, side-by-side, actually. This morning we turned off
the power, very carefully removed all the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 06, 05:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,833
The chi is flowing again!
Good, good for you, Alice. Except ! I see the note you slipped in that
says, "I have enough fabric (for now) and should finish the started projects
before adding to the stash, if at all possible."...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 06, 01:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 531
Finally up!
I would do the Hawaiian shirt first. Sounds as if you need some 'time-out'
just for fun sewing and that one should be just the thing. Polly
"Kate Dicey" wrote...
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Forum: Quilting
September 3rd 06, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,215
Stencils?
go to www.quiltshops.com and type in 'stencils'. Do Not look at anything
else. You could get in heaps of trouble. Polly
"Sandy Foster" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
September 3rd 06, 01:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Count Down for Christmas Quilting
How very kind of you, Sharon, but we're about 40 miles from the flooded area
and I don't personally know of anyone. Housing is still the major
struggle. So many are simply gone from here. Many...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 05:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
OT Update re; Fixing Tricia
On my way to bed, Tricia, but I just happened to see your question about
permanent press. Some folks think that means they can leave them in the
dryer for hours or days, grab them and go. That...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 04:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,209
OT missing Wendy
Can we possibly do Halloween without Wendy? It was always such a joy to
share her fun with Halloween goblins and treats and plans. Where oh where
is our frood? How can she leave us here all...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 04:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 840
Can I do this?
Mercy. Look what we've done. Sunny, you get down off of the garage roof
and take off that cape made from a crib quilt. You can Not fly. Wait until
your Daddy gets home. You're gonna get it! ...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 04:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
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Follow up: Kaufman Kona Solid
Actually, we were looking for Kona Bay solid white. Found several sources
at www.quiltshops.com Ordered mine from The Sewing Salon for $ 4.95 per
yard. Kona, apparently, is a tricky word. The...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 03:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Count Down for Christmas Quilting
I know if some of you hear one more word about Katrina, you'll hurl a fur
ball. Risking that reasonable but messy behavior, one of the dearest
blessings our DD and her precious DH received was...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 840
Can I do this?
Can you do a trial run with a very small class the first time? Maybe to 5
or so? Can you ask the shop owner to clearly announce that this is your
first time to teach?
I might be delighted to...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 02:59 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,044
cutting circles
I'm with you, Cheryl. I have the gadgets and fare much better/faster with a
pencil and sharp scissors. One of my favorites just to trace around is my
biscuit/cookie cutter set. That set was...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 06, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 397
Help with Border Size
Oh boy, Donna. That's a question I can help with. I have a copy of WW on
my bulletin board right now. My picture doesn't show borders at all so I'm
certain the quilt is just fine with none.
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Forum: Quilting
September 1st 06, 04:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Finding things
Call your friendly bondman and ask. They will know who's out. Polly
"Sandy Foster" wrote in message
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In...
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Forum: Quilting
September 1st 06, 05:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Finding things
We found out that they were His and Hers. He was a maniac fisherman. She
didn't want the frying grease and such smelling up her pristine kitchen.
I'm the only person I know with a spare kitchen. ...
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Forum: Quilting
September 1st 06, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
OT a thank you to Tricia
Your discussion on makeup and hair and image was such fun. I enjoyed every
response and found them interesting, helpful, or hilarious. (Special thanks
to Georg with the spackling tool quip.) You...
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Forum: Quilting
September 1st 06, 05:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Finding things
When we were attempting to get our home in the Swamp safe to inhabit, we
discovered a sack of the family's treasures tucked in over the furnace. How
sweet it was to get those things safely to the...
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