Forum: Quilting
November 20th 11, 04:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,541
Dazor lights/magnifiers
Thanks everyone for your comments! It sounds like the magnifier might
not work so well. I'm going to be talking with my Mom today and we'll
discuss... Lighting sure is an issue, I think the bendy...
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Forum: Quilting
November 18th 11, 06:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,541
Dazor lights/magnifiers
Hello,
I read consistently but don't post a lot, dropping in to say hi and
ask a question!
My Mom is thinking of getting a lighted magnifier. She saw someone
using one a quilting show and it looks...
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Forum: Quilting
September 2nd 11, 07:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,313
Needing some tips about Dear Jane
Hi Trish,
Oh - I'm far from finished :) I have about 90 blocks done and 4
triangles. The hand sewing is slow-going but I really enjoy it. I
work on it at home, but I also make up baggies (with cut...
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Forum: Quilting
August 25th 11, 10:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,313
Needing some tips about Dear Jane
Hi Trish,
I just saw this thread - I love to hear of other people starting the
DJ "journey"! I started mine about 2 1/2 years ago. I was a newbie
quilter too. I found the software indespensible and...
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Forum: Quilting
December 27th 10, 06:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 944
Any active Dear Jane bloggers?
Hi Susan,
I've been working on a DJ for a few years now. I'm on the DJRetreats
group (hi Pati :) I've been enjoying doing the block of the week
with them - it's really gotten me motivated and I...
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Forum: Quilting
October 21st 10, 08:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,438
Black fabric
Thanks everyone for you replies!
I'm going to see check out the local quilt shops and see if I can find
Kona Black and the Michael Miller Jet Black and take a look at them
both. I'm sure that...
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Forum: Quilting
October 20th 10, 04:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,438
Black fabric
Hi everyone!
I'm coming out of lurkdom to ask a question :) I love reading the
group and learn so much from you all. I'm a bit shy about posting much
though...will try to be better in the...
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Forum: Quilting
May 1st 09, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,235
Paducah Winners
Thank you! OMG - I never knew about that trick!!
Steph
If you want bigger pictures, remember that if you press Control and roll
the little wheel in the middle of your mouse (if it has one) you...
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Forum: Quilting
April 25th 09, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 109
Views: 6,558
Time for another Roll Call?
I wanted to reply to this thread so you know who’s lurking and
enjoying the group so much! I joined the group about 2 years ago when
I started quilting. I’m a bit shy about posting but try to once...
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Forum: Quilting
February 25th 09, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 585
e-book downloads available
Thank you for posting the link - this is great! I found 2 books that I
wanted to get but couldn't afford the cost because they were so hard
to find.
Steph
On Feb 24, 9:57*pm, jennellh...
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Forum: Quilting
December 20th 08, 03:43 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,146
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Forum: Quilting
December 7th 08, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 584
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Forum: Quilting
December 6th 08, 05:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 990
my sister's quilt..progress and some pics
Judie - your quilt is so pretty! What a nice gift :)
I smiled when I saw your signature - Penfield! I graduated from
Nazareth College just down the road...a while back ;)
Steph
Thank you and...
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Forum: Quilting
December 6th 08, 04:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 584
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Forum: Quilting
November 26th 08, 06:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,850
My DH has passed away this morning
Launie, sending you hugs and thoughts of comfort. Take good care of
yourself.
Steph
On Nov 26, 6:59 am, Tia Mary wrote:
simpleseven wrote:
I just wanted everyone to know...
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 08, 06:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 379
Women who know their place - OT
OMG, had I been drinking my coffee, that would have been a messy read
(spew factor!) Great post!
Steph
jennellh wrote:
My friends are sending them in thick and fast this am! Must have
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 08, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,611
Top Completed
Wow Patti! Your quilt is fabulous - color and size and wow!
A 1 inch Dear Jane block? I don't know if I'll be able to sew a
4.5!! My boyfriend was just looking over my shoulder at the screen
and...
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Forum: Quilting
November 19th 08, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 472
Bali Tote Bag (and pix)
Wow - what a beautiful bag- great job!!
Steph
No, it's a store sample, like most of the others. How long? Well,
the technic requires sewing all of the strips together end to end.
That's 37...
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Forum: Quilting
November 18th 08, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,416
Dear Jane... help
Hi Kate,
I've just decided to take on a Dear Jane too! The civil war fabric is
unknown to me - so I decided to go with that - it's fun to work with
different fabrics. I found a "vintage white" by...
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Forum: Quilting
November 7th 08, 03:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,023
AQS online quilt contest
I shoud add - never realized until I got so interested about a year
ago! :) I've found I love them all - the traditional, applique,
landscapes, the photo quilts, mosiacs. It makes it so hard to...
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Forum: Quilting
November 7th 08, 03:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,023
AQS online quilt contest
Sandy, your quilt is beautiful!
It's great to look through all the quilts - such talent! And so many
different styles. I love that there are so many ways to express
yourself - I never realized how...
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Forum: Quilting
November 7th 08, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,242
What's a good gift?
Wow - you all have so many fun gift ideas! This is great, I'm getting
some ideas for the holidays here :)
Steph
On Nov 6, 6:40 pm, Ginger in CA wrote:
What does she do for...
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Forum: Quilting
October 30th 08, 12:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 824
Houston winner
Oh...that quilt is absolutely incredible! I just visited her website
- what beautiful quilts!!
Steph
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Forum: Quilting
October 28th 08, 03:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 251
Press bar technique for applique stems?
Hi everyone,
I've been experimenting with applique and finding that I really like
it. Skinny stems are challenging, however. I've read about making
them using bias strips and press bars. I'm...
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 08, 08:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,120
Dear Jane Quilts
Thanks for links everyone! The videos are wonderful. I've joined the
mail list...I think I'm going to dive into this. 1 at a time. Slow but
sure. This looks like a great long-term hand working...
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