Forum: Quilting
August 2nd 13, 04:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,463
Quilts in Movies...
Lizzy Taylor wrote:
On 01/08/2013 19:38, Lizzy Taylor wrote:
On 01/08/2013 17:47, wrote:
Does anyone have a tried and true pattern for a diaper bag. I'm a great
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Forum: Quilting
August 2nd 13, 04:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,463
Quilts in Movies...
wrote:
I read the group three or four times a week. It's not as busy as the "olden
days" that's for sure. I really miss it, too.
I do read Facebook but rarely post...
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Forum: Quilting
August 2nd 13, 04:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,463
Quilts in Movies...
Pat on the Green wrote:
That is a very good point, actually.
I have hardly done any P&Q at all for three years or so since my
separation - there's always 'stuff' (having to do everything...
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 13, 04:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
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Forum: Quilting
June 3rd 13, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Polly Esther wrote:
Trish, I hope you've read Harry Potter. Some of the language plays are
flagrant; some just a little subtle. I knew I was going to have a very
good time when first was...
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Forum: Quilting
June 2nd 13, 10:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Sally Swindells wrote:
Oh what a language!! - In the UK a vest is underwear worn on the top
half of the body and pants are underwear worn on the bottom half ( i.e.
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Forum: Quilting
June 2nd 13, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Pat on the Green wrote:
In article ,
says...
ROTFL!!!
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I simply cannot resist the urge to say...
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Forum: Quilting
June 2nd 13, 08:57 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Polly Esther wrote:
Shheesh! 'Pockets in a singlet' reminds me of the time I told the joke
about the piñata and the bungee jump. That tale shot straight over the
shoulder of our Pat on the...
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Forum: Quilting
June 2nd 13, 02:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Jennifer in Ottawa wrote:
I just did a yahoo.au search for fabric shops in Australia and came up with hundreds of locales - perhaps one of those owners could put you in the right direction to find...
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Forum: Quilting
June 1st 13, 05:28 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Polly Esther wrote:
Is there such a place as a 'Thrift Shop' available to you? Our
daughters have delightful success in finding gently used or never used
clothing and other Good Stuff at...
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Forum: Quilting
June 1st 13, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Thanks so much to everyone for the suggestions. Unfortunately, the cost
of postage is going to make an overseas purchase ridiculous. I'll just
have to find something in Australia....
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Forum: Quilting
June 1st 13, 01:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
Ursula Schrader wrote:
Uh, did you consider buying a Tigers t-shirt and cutting it up? I can't
think of anything else. Or perhaps a second-hand one...
U.
I did, but the stripes are too big...
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Forum: Quilting
May 31st 13, 11:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,986
My turn to look for fabric
I've been trying for a while now to find some orange and black striped
stretch fabric. I'd prefer smaller stripes (say, 1/2" or smaller), but
at this point I'd be happy with anything! I only want a...
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Forum: Quilting
May 29th 13, 02:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,716
Looking for fabric...
Ursula Schrader wrote:
Hello all,
does any of you know of a fabric with cat motifs which cover an area of
about 4 inches/10 cm square? I'm looking for a new 'centrepiece' for a
quilt for...
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Forum: Needlework
March 16th 13, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 7
Views: 904
off topic = but some one will know
Karen C wrote:
Trish Brown wrote:
If the split is awkward enough, then take the pocket off, put a
bloody-great patch on the inside and then replace the pocket on top of
the mend. This...
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Forum: Needlework
March 14th 13, 08:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 7
Views: 904
off topic = but some one will know
Cheryl Isaak wrote:
a way to patch a pair of jeans that have split along the back pocket.
They're "stretch denim" and so far two different brands of iron on patch
have peeled off.
I really...
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Forum: Quilting
January 23rd 13, 12:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Prices of fabric
Di Maloney wrote:
Ditto to what she says.
I now spend a lot of time going through pillowcases, tablecloths, old
dresses and sheets -only looking for cotton - at op shops (thrift shops) and
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Forum: Quilting
January 23rd 13, 02:47 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Prices of fabric
Y'all should come to sunny Australia where fabric can cost up to $32 a
yard (remembering that our dollar is near as d@mmit to the US dollar ATM)!
I thought it was the last word in irony when I had...
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Forum: Quilting
January 22nd 13, 03:22 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 848
Help with Irish Chain fabric calculations please?
Oh my word! You guys are *brilliant*! Thank you so much for all the advice!
Yes, I do need to think which pattern I'll be using and yes, I need to
decide how much overhang I'll be wanting. It seems...
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Forum: Quilting
January 21st 13, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 848
Help with Irish Chain fabric calculations please?
I'm trying to work out the amount of fabric I'll need to make a Triple
Irish Chain to fit my king-sized bed. There are a few websites with
patterns and cutting guides, but nowhere does it say what...
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Forum: Quilting
January 21st 13, 06:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 741
Hot chicken?
Polly Esther wrote:
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just basted a crib quilt of chickens. The print -
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Forum: Needlework
November 4th 12, 12:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Numb hands - help!
Joyce in RSA wrote:
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From Mum, I know how awful any dysfunction in one's hands can be. Don't
leave it - see about it as soon as you can!
I did go to the doctor, and he...
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Forum: Needlework
November 4th 12, 06:36 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Numb hands - help!
Joyce in RSA wrote:
I'm coming to the place where there's always someone who knows! Since
I've been using a walker quite a lot, and putting all my weight on my
hands, they've become numb, and...
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Forum: Quilting
October 21st 12, 04:35 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 694
Sunbonnet Sue memories
Sandy E wrote:
Howdy!
Remember this? The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue:
http://museum.msu.edu/glqc/collections_2001.158.01.html
Also posted this on FB; nice to hear a few comments,
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Forum: Quilting
September 28th 12, 05:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,211
Eyes and noses on baby quilt
Hanne in DK wrote:
I'm thinking of making a baby quilt sort of like this:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s_AJ8HaNtO4-WUnTLse2-tMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
but that entire...
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