Forum: Quilting
December 13th 09, 11:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
December 13th 09, 03:57 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
December 12th 09, 03:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Free Motion Quilters....
I use my Juki 98 with stitch regulator and needle down on a HandiQuilter 2
frame. I still don't care for the quilting part of making a quilt. And here
I sit, with two quilt tops done and both...
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Forum: Quilting
December 2nd 09, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,536
SM for kids
We got a Janome for a 10-year-old niece:
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Janome-Sew-Mini-Sewing-Machine-Shop-by-Brand_stcVVproductId48446188VVcatId542440VVviewprod.htm
This is a Sew Mini at Hancock...
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Forum: Quilting
November 29th 09, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
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Tin Lizzie 18
Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with a Tin Lizzie 18? I have a
Handi-Quilter frame with a Juki 98 and am considering trading up. Any
reviews will be greatly appreciated.
Trixie
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Forum: Quilting
November 18th 09, 09:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 51
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you have to be kidding me?
We have drying racks in our spare room that we use, but if I had room
outside I would really use an outdoor one instead. I would not mind at all
if my neighbors hung their laundry outside either,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 7th 09, 02:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Donna:
My heart goes out to you. {{{{Big Hug}}}}}
Connie D in WA
"Donna in Idaho" wrote in message
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I sit here writing this...
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,982
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Forum: Quilting
October 28th 09, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 801
some cute applique blocks
You did a fabulous job!
Trixie
"J*" wrote in message
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http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/520969860bOAHOe
for those who like...
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Forum: Quilting
October 22nd 09, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,001
My mom
Lynne:
My beautiful Mom died nearly three years ago, and it was the hardest thing
I've ever had to deal with. I know exactly what you mean about wanting to
call her to chat, as my hand still...
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Forum: Quilting
October 17th 09, 02:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,052
Opinions needed quick -- it's not pretty
Are we talking about the green and white check? I know the feeling of not
liking the back of a quilt (only too well), but it looks fine. You should
wash the quilt and send it on to its lucky...
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Forum: Quilting
October 10th 09, 08:49 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Thread Junkie tries King Tut.
Oh, yes, I have that same urge. I think I'm only about 10 cones right now,
though. Okay, maybe 12.
Trixie
"Rita L in MA" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
October 7th 09, 03:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
The Follow Up Christmas Project
I sure enjoyed looking at all the lovely quilts on your website. Such an
inspiration!
I also have problems with the chemicals they use at beauty salons, but I
only get headaches from them. My...
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Forum: Quilting
October 7th 09, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
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Semi OT coiled fabric baskets
I had the same experience at WalMart. Polly remembers right, I have been
able to find the cotton clothesline rope at our Ace Hardware. On one of the
links posted earlier someone mentioned they use...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 09, 06:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
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Venturing into new territory - Y seams
A bunch of great ideas, and thank you so much! I'll let everyone know how it
goes once I get to that part. I see that practice is going to be important.
Trixie
"Polly Esther"...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 09, 02:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
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Venturing into new territory - Y seams
I'm making a jelly roll stars pattern and the stars are coming out great. I
am, however, nearing the time when I need to set in the Y seam sections and
I can feel my anxiety rising up. I've only...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 09, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,113
Cotton clothesline rope
I checked at our WalMart both in hardware/paint and in the laundry section
and they didn't have any cotton clothesline rope. Rats! Our store isn't a
super center so maybe that is why they don't...
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Forum: Quilting
October 3rd 09, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,705
Is patience required?
I used to say: "Patience is a virtue.... I don't have"
My hubby says: "Patience is a vulture."
Gotta love it!
Trixie
"Jennifer in Ottawa" wrote in message...
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Forum: Quilting
October 1st 09, 01:28 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,113
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Forum: Quilting
September 30th 09, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 50
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Hand Applique Thread
I am so impressed with how tidy your room is. Wow, you can really see all
the beautiful colors of thread on display. It is like a work of art!
Trixie
"Leslie& The Furbabies in MO."...
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Forum: Quilting
September 30th 09, 02:27 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
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A lil bit OT Speaking of Christmas gifts...
I've probably made 20 of these bowls, at least a dozen for a holiday bazaar
last year, and they are very addicting! I haven't been able to find cotton
closeline anywhere other than the Ace Hardware...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 09, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,775
A beautiful quilt that matches nothing
I have a harder time working on a quilt when the colors aren't ones that I
favor, and then I find myself dragging my feet more. Or I am more content to
let it just sit for long periods of...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 09, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,219
How many projects are you working on - now?
You shouldn't think of it as a problem, rather that you are filled with
inspiration. I have lacked inspiration for many, many months now, as
evidenced by my currently working on one quilt, one BOM...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 09, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,594
Hand Applique Thread
Whew! I'm so glad I'm not the only one with a thread fetish. Sometimes it is
almost embarrassing, then I just close the closet door so nobody else can
see them.
Trixie
"Leslie& The Furbabies in...
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Forum: Quilting
September 10th 09, 02:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 377
OT? Cotton Clothesline
Yes, I am also addicted. I get my cotton clothesline at Ace Hardware, but
only because it is the only place I've been able to find it. And, believe
me, I have looked.
Trixie
"Dannielle"...
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