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Forum: Quilting November 16th 09, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Polly... New quilt finished

There's no patches the different ones are either from the leg seam or
over the pocket and then I seam ripped the pocket off. So it leaves a
darker blue jean underneath. I've always considered it my...
Forum: Quilting November 15th 09, 11:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
New quilt finished

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/141031359qPMWuC

Posted pics, the first 2, of a blue jean quilt for someone special. I
machine embroidered some things on it. Birthed it with blue hearts...
Forum: Quilting November 15th 09, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
HELP with Brother Innovis 4500D embroidery

I have the Brother Innovis 8000 I think. I does the alphabet but very
primarily. So not sure I can help. Mine has a drop in bobbin. I can
change the bobbin with work under the foot but it's not...
Forum: Quilting November 15th 09, 06:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 21
Views: 1,090
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
corrections and additions

Very cool, I love it!
Joanna

Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2656555610038007762BmJcmi

Are we good to go now?


Karen, Queen of Squishies
Forum: Quilting November 8th 09, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 44
Views: 1,838
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
what is your most favourite applique method and why??

Not sure what it is called. But cut out your shape. I use stick glue,
like the kind the kids use in school to stick it to my backing. Then I
just satin stitch around it. I really like it, it's...
Forum: Quilting November 8th 09, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 23
Views: 1,720
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Guess who won a quilt? Guess who has a problem with said prize?

Can't help you other then I use Tide laundry soap and the cheap stain
remover. I would test a small section though. But I would really love ot
see a pic of the quilt...pretty...
Forum: Quilting November 6th 09, 04:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Sad news

So sorry to hear this. I can't imagine your grief. I'm still young so to
speak but I've had the screening done. Not something I want to do but to
spare my children and others that love me I will do...
Forum: Quilting November 6th 09, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Very Cool! I love the layout. Truly unique and wonderful. Hope you can
feel the love from all of us.
Take Care
Joanna

Sandy E wrote:
Howdy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41469540@N08/
Forum: Quilting November 6th 09, 02:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 16
Views: 891
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
New sewing table finished

Very nice. I sure wish you were here and could teach me to use a router.
Although I'm sure I'll figure it out. We plan on making a built in
bookcase for the master bedroom when we eventually finish...
Forum: Quilting November 6th 09, 02:20 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 48
Views: 1,972
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
What do you do with an ugly quilt in progress?

I don't think it is ugly at all. I would finish it. It's not colors I
really love but I do think it is nice. Every quilt is a learning
experience. So keep up the good work.
Take...
Forum: Quilting November 6th 09, 02:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 17
Views: 957
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Fabric cutting tools

I would spend that kind of money for something like that but talk to me
in a few years I might change my mind.
Joanna

AuntK wrote:
Does or has anyone here used this device for fabric cutting?
...
Forum: Quilting November 3rd 09, 05:51 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Help with making a cape

Wow! Ask and you shall receive! Cool and I'm impressed.
Thanx
Joanna

Sunny wrote:
A few years ago I found the best free cape patterns online.
...
Forum: Quilting November 3rd 09, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Help with making a cape

My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like to
make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyone
know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain...
Forum: Quilting November 3rd 09, 04:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
mis-handled quilt sales

You handled it way better then I would have. I would have had an
absolute fit to find it as 4th prize, below McDonalds. Crazy!
Thanx for sharing
Joanna

Kim Graham wrote:
I can beat that, Leslie:...
Forum: Quilting October 31st 09, 05:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 23
Views: 1,271
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Help WAshing a New Baby Quilt

I use the washing machine on normal cycle and dry normal as well. When
it comes out I iron and starch a little just for presentation looks. I
don't iron or starch any of the blankets that are in...
Forum: Quilting October 27th 09, 06:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Need help with design/lay out

I've been cutting like crazy lately. Cut 6.5" squares and then cut them
in half for triangles. All squares are cut from one of a kind
material/print. So you have 2 like triangles, although some are...
Forum: Quilting October 24th 09, 04:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 36
Views: 1,977
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
My mom

Sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like you all loved her a lot and
I'm sure she knew that.
Hugs
Joanna

lynne in toronto wrote:
My Mom died unexpectedly quite recently, at age 87.

She had...
Forum: Quilting October 24th 09, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Ping Joanna

Yes, it is improving. A slight scare last week but all turned out well.
Blood pressure is down to the mid-low seventies. Which the dr is happy
with. We are down to 1 blood pressure pill instead of...
Forum: Quilting October 18th 09, 07:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Polly... Dangers of sewing with invisible thread

I have this on my machine too. Works get for regular thread, honest.
Don't use it with invisible thread, upholstery thread, or the thicker
blue jean thread, or rayon embroidery thread which is...
Forum: Quilting October 18th 09, 07:20 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Dangers of sewing with invisible thread

Yup, been there done that. Now if you fix it and it still acts up, take
a part and clean. I'll bet there will be a small piece of it stuck some
where and causing issues. However when I remember to...
Forum: Quilting October 18th 09, 07:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Semi OT - Have You NAMED Your SM(s)?

I have not named mine but I talk to it. Especially if she's been working
hard I tell her "it's ok and you'll rest soon" Talk to my van too.
Especially for long trips and such. Say my prayers to God...
Forum: Quilting October 18th 09, 06:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
kids' quilts

I don't have any suggestions at all. But I have been thinking about this
lately. I want to make DD a quilt and I have a ton of material that are
all one of a kind. So I could do an eye spy type...
Forum: Quilting October 15th 09, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 34
Views: 2,240
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
Magical Mystery Tool

Orange peeler. Kids love them too to play with play doh. I have nails
but hate getting stuff under them. Even my hubby uses ours. Simple tool
but great still.
Joanna

I.E.Z. wrote:
Yesterday I...
Forum: Quilting October 14th 09, 11:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 31
Views: 1,234
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
un-attaching a quilt

I've only recently been able to unattache from my quilts. Before that I
had only given a couple of quilts away. Just couldn't part with
something that I put so much time and effort into. Now my...
Forum: Quilting October 13th 09, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 29
Views: 1,403
Posted By Joanna[_2_]
OT..Polly...different size stuff in our pantry

I have struggled with the cereal issue as well. I have very limited
space in my kitchen and two small kids. So I went to the dollar store
and bought 8 matching containers. So now cereal all goes in...
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