Forum: Quilting
December 15th 08, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Quilts and such for Christmas Gifts
I have finished some, and have some to finish. (along with class
samples. sigh.)
Did a quilt for my nephew's Bar Mitzvah, and got it mailed only a week
late. G
Have one quilt done, because it was...
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Forum: Quilting
December 15th 08, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
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EQ5 Question
Pauline, there are no such instructions with EQ. There is a yardage
estimate, under the "Print" heading, so you can print out how much of
each fabric you need. It also tells you how many pieces are...
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Forum: Quilting
December 11th 08, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
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Making an Ironing Pad
I don't like the gridded covers because you can so easily distort them
when putting them on the board. sigh. However, you can fairly easily
mark your own board cover after it is on the board...
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Forum: Quilting
December 11th 08, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
Charm square questions
Over on the Inklingo list the question of washing charm squares has
appeared a few times. VBG (when pressing fabric to freezer paper to
feed through the printer you want the fabric to be washed...
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 08, 03:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
Views: 935
Making an Ironing Pad
I would add a layer of InsulBright between the layers of batting. This
will protect the table a bit better. And if you will always use the
same side up, one layer of cotton batting on top of the...
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Forum: Quilting
December 6th 08, 08:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Quilt labels 101 - help needed
Alice, there is not really a "right" way to label quilts. Whatever
works, works.
If you are printing onto fabric, get some of the stabilized and treated
fabrics that are made just for that. Follow...
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Forum: Quilting
December 6th 08, 03:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,157
B-N-Patch Complete
Pat, why do you say it is not a miniature?? Most of the definitions of
miniature quilts I have seen the scale must be 1:4 or smaller. And
visually look the same as a full size one. I know that a...
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Forum: Quilting
December 6th 08, 03:27 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
OT those typing classes
"Brownies"????? G
Pati, in Phx
jeanne-nzlstar* wrote:
someone here will know besides me, just wait.
i wonder what is for dessert, i'm hungry. :))
j.
"Polly Esther" wrote...
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Forum: Quilting
December 4th 08, 05:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Mexican Coin Purse
Also, Jumex (the brand name on the juice box the original is made from)
is a Mexican brand. G
Pati, in Phx
Sandy wrote:
In article ,
"jeanne-nzlstar*"...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 08, 01:12 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
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Scrappy Guild night..... we need ideas.
If you have members who have some examples of scrappy quilts, or even
tops, you could do a modified "bed turning" type of program. This
involves having a "bed" (a couple of tables together would...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 08, 12:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,400
Irons; can you stand it again?
It is pricey, but well worth it in my opinion: a good steam generator
iron. I have a Rowenta that is a few years old. No water goes into the
iron itself, the water goes into a (fairly large)...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 08, 12:32 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,100
Buttons.....
Mary, I always seat the needle through one of the holes of the button
before I lower the pressure foot. But the foot is actually off the
machine, I just lower the ankle onto the button. Have a...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 08, 12:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,100
Buttons.....
The "secret" to doing buttons on the machine.... the first couple of
stitches you do by turning the hand wheel. Make sure the stitch width is
set so the needle goes into the two holes. Then just...
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Forum: Quilting
November 29th 08, 12:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
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Flynn Quilt Frame
Just remember that since you move the whole frame under the machine, you
need to have a frame's length free on each side of the machine. With
table under it to help support the frame on "rollers"...
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 08, 05:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 06:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
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Only half brain cell working again
Estelle, first, you want half square triangles for the corners, not
quarter squares. VBG I figure this the low tech way... draw the block
on paper, full size or to scale. Measure the parts,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,190
OT Need gift suggestion
How about:
A nice mug, mug mat and box of tea or coffee singles or hot cocoa mix.
Potholders and oven mitt. (Men cook too.)
Set of placemats, maybe add some napkins.
Basket of fresh fruit??
Hope...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 05:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 600
quick quilt for granddaughter
Pat, I would reduce the stress. Don't worry about getting the quilt done
for her birthday. Wrap up the fabric and a note that this will become a
quilt for her "new" room. Perhaps she would like to...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
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Long but on topic
Sunny, you might want to join and check out the quilt designers group on
Yahoo. Lots of information from those who are published, professional
quilt designers. G Very good at answering questions,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 05:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,214
OT -- need time wasters...
As for the big dinner..... might be time to start a new tradition... go
out for dinner. We started doing that when I was working retail, and had
to open the store on "Black Friday". Which meant...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,214
OT -- need time wasters...
Kate there are lots of games on the AARP website. All kinds of games.
Shockwave has a Patchworkz game that is sort of fun. (I used to get to
it by googling "Patchworkz".)
I try not to find too many...
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Forum: Quilting
November 22nd 08, 05:35 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
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mental block
Great fabrics, Estelle. G
Colors to go with them: look at the color dots on the selvedge. That
shows the colors used in the print, and always a good way to choose
coordinating colors.
Also,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 21st 08, 07:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
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John, saving the world one bag at a time.
LOL Cindy Taylor Oates company name is "Taylor Made Designs". She has
several books out, all sorts of sewing stuff from pajamas and aprons to
lots of different bags. Also shirts and other...
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Forum: Quilting
November 20th 08, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,501
Frank's Christmas List
Well Frank, my specific spousal unit is very good about not getting
interesting stuff like that for me as gifts. VBG Had to really
convince him that I wanted a "little red wagon" to use to bring...
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Forum: Quilting
November 18th 08, 05:47 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,402
Dear Jane... help
Cindy, try reverse applique. Or redraw the block to allow you to piece
the melons in. G What I did with the melons, as I was learning, was
to baste the edges of the applique piece under. Pin it...
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