Forum: Quilting
October 2nd 12, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Polly's Wallhanging pic
That's fantastic Polly! It looks beautiful and illustrates your idea very
clearly. I love it.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Polly Esther" wrote
This is my first and maybe last WH. I...
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Forum: Quilting
February 5th 12, 08:44 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,304
My First Quilt
That is gorgeous Betsy! Well done on the whole achievement.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Betsy"
Hi,
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 12, 01:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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OT - Australia Day
Happy Australia Day! We had 42C finished off with a wonderful light display
in a thunderstorm. Very Australian. :-)
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Di Maloney" wrote
I'm having a great...
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Forum: Quilting
January 17th 12, 06:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
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Pillow cases, iron & applique
We've also had a few nights lately of about 20 degrees - Celsius! :-)
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Polly Esther" wrote
Here way down on the Gulf Coast, we've had several nights of 20...
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Forum: Quilting
January 11th 12, 12:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,993
The Joy of Books
Happy birthdays Shirley and Di! Mine's tomorrow, but 'only' 47 years. Can we
add any more to keep counting down? :-)
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Di Maloney" wrote
Happy Birthday...
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Forum: Quilting
June 20th 11, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
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Australian round robin
Hi Dot,
Would you believe that in the last few days I just put together a quilt from
an Australian row robin done in 2003? Perhaps I’d better not get into one
again if it takes me that long to...
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Forum: Quilting
June 20th 11, 05:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,200
G'day!
Hi Trish. We 'met on the net' through cross stitching many years ago.
I have also been quilting for a while now. In fact, tonight I picked up a
cross stitch project for the first time in many...
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Forum: Quilting
January 28th 11, 02:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Excellent point Polly. Thanks.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Polly Esther" wrote
Just a very minor thought - but do let me recommend that you test this
manner of quilting on something...
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Forum: Quilting
January 27th 11, 12:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Thanks Alison. I'll keep a note of that.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"AllisonH"
I have the book and she has some good ideas. One tip that I picked up
from someone else was how to...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 01:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,692
I Finished That Sucker
That is absolutely gorgeous, Sherry!
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Sherry" wrote
Thanks *everyone* for the input. So get on your galloping horses, put
on your sunglasses, and
take a look.
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 09:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Thanks Julia. I actually found your page when I Googled looking for
information. It explains it very well and I really like the fact that there
is no hand stitching or sashing required. Other...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 09:11 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Thanks Roberta. I was thinking this way already, but the truth is that I'm
pretty much a visual learner and I benefit a great deal from having a set of
instructions, especially with diagrams, that...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 09:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Thanks Di. That's exactly what I was figuring.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"DiMa" wrote
I use that way to quilt most of the time - it is similar to quilt-as-you-go
and I find it easier...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 12:46 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 760
Another You-Pick-It Swap Quilt Finished
That is just gorgeous Louise! There are some amazing blocks there, but I
particularly like the one down the bottom with the fish swimming through the
reeds. Don't know why, but it just jumped out...
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Forum: Quilting
January 25th 11, 12:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,556
Are we DEAD ?
Well, come and visit! It's going to be about 40 here on Friday - that's
Celsius! :-)
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Kate in MI" wrote in message ...
Oh...
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Forum: Quilting
January 25th 11, 11:47 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has or has seen this book and what you think of
it? From what I can see on the websites, it looks like something I'd be able
to work with, but the opinion of...
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Forum: Quilting
January 19th 11, 09:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 780
Queensland flood - LQS
Yes, I know that losing one's home (or life!) is obviously much worse, but
here are some pictures that may strike a chord with some of us. This LQS in
Queensland had half a metre (20") of water...
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Forum: Quilting
January 1st 11, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 565
Happy New Year
And from me too, in probably MUCH warmer Perth.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Nana.Wilson" wrote in message
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From me too. In warmer...
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Forum: Quilting
December 20th 10, 06:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
I *never* use solid fabrics- til now!
I think it's wonderful Leslie! And I love the little bear too. Great design
and great fabrics made a great quilt.
Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." ...
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Forum: Quilting
September 9th 10, 01:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
OT NZ Earthquakes continuing
Just a few weeks ago (in July) we spent a week in NZ with two nights in a
hotel in the CBD of Christchurch. It's a little freaky to think we were
right in that area that was closed off, and up on...
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Forum: Quilting
May 22nd 10, 04:49 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Quilt shows in the US?
Thank you everyone for all your responses about Paducah and other shows. I'd
say it's pretty definite now that I will indeed go to Paducah next year.
Only one thing would stop it (the good old...
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Forum: Quilting
May 17th 10, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 662
Mentor Teacher's Quilt
Fantastic gift Debbi! I know I'd love to receive something like that as a
teacher. It shows you'll make a good teacher too as you 'get it'. :-)
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Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Debbi in...
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Forum: Quilting
May 9th 10, 03:03 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Quilt shows in the US?
Thanks Bronnie. That's some excellent information.
I think I've decided that I will definitely look into going to Paducah. Now
I have to see what sort of money it will cost me and if I can do it or...
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Forum: Quilting
May 9th 10, 02:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Quilt shows in the US?
Thanks Rusty. I'd seen that one on the site and it could be an alternative
as the timing would fit. More to think about. :-)
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Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"rusty" wrote
Leigh, the...
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Forum: Quilting
May 9th 10, 02:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Quilt shows in the US?
Thanks Alice.
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Leigh Harris
Perth, Western Australia
"Alice in PA" wrote in message
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Here's a great place for information....
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