Forum: Quilting
July 18th 07, 09:27 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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support request - sorta OT, sorta long
On Jul 17, 8:12 am, "Karen, Queen of Squishies" hicall80 @ mchsi.com
wrote:
I think I've mentioned before that I get together every Friday with 6 or
8 others to quilt, visit, drink coffee,...
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Forum: Quilting
May 27th 07, 03:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Blue and Saffron Picture
I loved looking at all your quilts -- what a wonderful bunch of things
you've created! I'm looking at, "Wild Things" right now -- is it a
miniature? I love anything mini and have only made a...
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Forum: Quilting
May 22nd 07, 07:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,423
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Forum: Quilting
May 22nd 07, 07:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 901
quilting math help
I'm totally hopeless when it comes to this. If I have to re-do
measurements, the only way I can do it is if I draw the block out on graph
paper, making the ratio as large as necessary, to see how...
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Forum: Quilting
May 22nd 07, 07:30 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,373
Scrap Quilts
It sure does help! Thank you so much -- I always wondered how people did
that.
René
"Sally Swindells" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
May 20th 07, 05:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,373
Scrap Quilts
Just Googled this and up popped up this book on eBay. I don't know the
seller, or anything else about it. Google can find anything! ...
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Forum: Quilting
May 19th 07, 09:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Speaking of Double Wedding Ring quilts....
Wow! What a great bunch of quilts!! I love "Colors" and "Tossed Salads"
especially, because I love scrappy quilts so much. Your DWR is great, too.
I wouldn't have thought to make the arches that...
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Forum: Quilting
May 19th 07, 02:03 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 558
a reminder
Thank you for the reminder. My old Poota died and I had to get a new one.
Now I have to find all my old favorite sites again. Anybody have any others
that just take clicking in once a day? I...
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Forum: Quilting
April 18th 07, 05:43 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 670
The quilt from hell update.
LOL I'm still giggling over this post! Gotta love the sense of humor, or
we'd cry, huh? :)
René
"Polly Esther" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
April 18th 07, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,508
Tumbling Blocks Help
I've done the same thing with a Grandmother's Garden quilt. I'm doing it
the old-fashioned way and may never get it finished, but I love doing it. I
found a neat old vintage train case in near...
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Forum: Quilting
April 18th 07, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,932
way OT - but I did learn it here
Debra, I have very fair, sensitive skin, which is kinda weird because I'm
1/4 Native American. I inherited my mother's Scandinavian complexion, I
guess. I tan quite easily and when I was a little...
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Forum: Quilting
April 18th 07, 02:57 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 698
Why I don't post very often.
This is such a large group. I don't post much either, because I can't keep
up. When I really want help though, this is the first place to go --
there's such a great combination of people. ...
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Forum: Quilting
April 15th 07, 07:51 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 877
Paper Piecing
People, thanks for the suggestion to get Carol's DVD. I think that's the
best solution for me. As soon as I can save the money, I'll do just that.
Tank you.
René
"Sandy"...
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Forum: Quilting
April 15th 07, 07:47 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,499
Rainbow Bridge
There have been so many of our furbabies who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge
lately. I wonder how many of them were due, in some extent, by the poisoned
pet food? It's so scary, and so...
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Forum: Quilting
April 12th 07, 05:12 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 475
how to...
I've crocheted them together. Put the squares right side together, single
crochet in a stitch that is more towards the back than the front. I think
it's sturdier than just slip stitching them...
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Forum: Quilting
April 12th 07, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
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way OT - but I did learn it here
I love mine, too! I'd given up using any makeup, but when this came out, I
had to try it. And wow! It's great! Easy, super-quick, good to your skin,
and people don't even know you're wearing...
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Forum: Quilting
April 7th 07, 07:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
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OT totally off topic postal service
She honks and wants you go run out to her car to get your package??!! What
a bunch of crap!! No joke! What if you were ill, or in a wheelchair, or in
the bathroom?
I really can't imagine the...
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Forum: Quilting
April 6th 07, 07:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 877
Paper Piecing
I used to be able to sit down, read instructions, and figure out how to do
almost anything I put my mind to. Nowadays, however, my brain has been on
vacation. I sat down with a good book on paper...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 11:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
Idea for Practice Pieces
Hi Jeanne! My cousin and her family has done that for the past couple
years. She was asking me if I had any Christmas fabric I don't want
anymore. HUH?? Don't want anymore? LOL It's a great...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 453
Kona Bay Emperor Collection
If you like Asian designs, you have to see these! The site says they are
very limited, so if you want them you have to get them while they're out.
(Or pre-order.) NAAY (or is that NAYY ? - can't...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 06:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
Idea for Practice Pieces
Jeanne - I've already made bags of all sizes, shapes and uses. My
granddaughters like them, too, for their little toys, and for Barbie
clothes. Fat quarters are the perfect thing for those...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 06:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
Idea for Practice Pieces
But it just seems so frivolous and totally fru-fru to make quilted drawer
liners. I'll open the drawer and that cute little qult will peak up at me
like a pretty little secret. I love...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 06:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
Idea for Practice Pieces
How cute! I can just see my kids -- "Mom's lost it! She's making quilts
for the potatoes now!" LOL
But I can see how hand they'd be. Great idea! Thanks!
René
"Judy"...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 06:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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martha stewart
Hey, I was an OB nurse for 10 years. We frequently missed our meal breaks.
Babies don't wait until you get back from lunch, ya know. LOL
I remember many times how thrilled we were to find old...
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Forum: Quilting
April 5th 07, 06:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 915
Singer, Viking, Pfaff announcement (giggle)
I do admire her in many ways. She's got guts and tenacity and lots and lots
of money. :) I think what bugs people, though, is that she comes across as
being the only person who is a...
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