Forum: Quilting
October 9th 06, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
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OT Punchneedle
And then there is the technique known as "locker hooking" or "anchored
loop rugs", which can be done with thick yarn or fabric strips. I have
found it a good use for strips of quilting fabric that...
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Forum: Quilting
October 9th 06, 03:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
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A fun afternoon
This afternoon we drove up to see the grandkids. I took along my
handsewing kit because DGS (age 6) wanted the patches (pack number,
etc.) sewn on his Cub Scout shirt. On a whim, I also took along...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 06, 02:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
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OT- I'm Back
Sharon Harper wrote:
We managed to discover a wonderful Ice Cream Shop (needs capitals) called
the Cold Stone Creamery where they scoop the ice cream of your choice onto a
marble slab, add...
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Forum: Quilting
October 4th 06, 02:29 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,950
First Paper Piece Block
Mika wrote:
Thanks Kate. I don't have the "add an inch" ruler but I guess that will be
on my wish list now.
I think Kate meant an "add a quarter" ruler. There is also an "add an
eighth" ruler,...
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Forum: Quilting
October 1st 06, 04:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
September 30th 06, 12:35 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,968
EOT (eventually on topic)
I can answer that one :) Yes, you can, though I think you need a new
strip of "sticky". The hooks that I have came with an extra strip, for
when you want to move it.
Julia in MN
Pat in Virginia...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 06, 08:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,322
cookie idea
You can also paint the designs on unbaked cookies. There are several
ways to make paint:
- Combine an egg yolk with 1/4 teaspoon water; stir until smooth. Stir
in food coloring.
- Add food coloring...
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Forum: Quilting
September 29th 06, 08:02 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,968
EOT (eventually on topic)
I have used the hooks; they work well. I have even bought them at the
grocery store. I didn't realize that they had such a variety of Command
products. 3M makes lots of good stuff. I grew up in a...
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Forum: Quilting
September 28th 06, 09:47 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 508
Looking for Teddy Bear Toile fabric
Not the same, but this Winnie the Pooh fabric is similar:
http://www.thefabricfinder.com/Novelty%20Quilting%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh.htm
I've gotten that at Hobby Lobby.
Julia in MN
Scorpio...
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Forum: Quilting
September 28th 06, 06:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,702
Mini happy dance :)
Very nice -- and I noticed you used a "piping hot binding" too :)
Julia in MN
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Forum: Quilting
September 27th 06, 11:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
There's nothing to beat....
That is a great feeling -- savor it!
I had a similar feeling yesterday. A couple years ago, I surprised my
sister-in-law with a quilted throw. She loved it and keeps it on her
bed. Yesterday she...
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Forum: Quilting
September 27th 06, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Quilts and Museums [fairly long]
Good response. Let us know how they respond.
Julia in MN
KI Graham wrote:
Here's my somewhat lengthy response to the request to show my quilts in an
"interactive" museum. Thanks everyone for...
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Forum: Quilting
September 27th 06, 02:39 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 793
OT - new pictures on webshots
One thing that I've found helps prevent wavy borders is to
machine-stitch close to the edge of the quilt before sewing on the
binding. It helps keep the edges from stretching when you sew on the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 27th 06, 03:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Quilting
September 26th 06, 02:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,403
Most used machine
I have an Elna Quilter's Dream. I love it. I also have a Singer 401 that
I bought on a garage sale a year or so ago for $7. It's a good backup
machine -- also works well for machine quilting...
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Forum: Quilting
September 25th 06, 04:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,161
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Forum: Quilting
September 25th 06, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 43
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Forum: Quilting
September 25th 06, 01:48 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 64
Views: 4,521
Focus on Design: Storm at Sea
It's definitely on my want-to-do list. I want to do it in blues.
Julia in MN
Pat in Virginia wrote:
Focus on Design is my once in a while thread. I start one when the moods
strikes. The...
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Forum: Quilting
September 24th 06, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
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Need Help finding
My favorite quick and easy baby quilt pattern is Warm Wishes
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt4/. It takes 4 fabrics; add a
border with the 5th if you like.
Julia in MN
Barbara Sherrill...
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Forum: Quilting
September 24th 06, 02:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Battings: MQ vs HQ recommendations
I use Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly blend for most of my hand and machine
quilting, though for table runners, I often use Warm and Natural (or
Warm and White). I have also used Hobbs PolyDown, but...
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Forum: Quilting
September 21st 06, 03:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,743
Drunkard's path -- help please
KI Graham wrote:
Check out http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham/partners/solomon.html
I give three methods for making the basic "drunkard's path" unit as part of
Solomon's Puzzle If you follow the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 21st 06, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Y Seams....Help, Please!
Kim Graham's description of how to do a LeMoyne star might help, too.
http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham/basic/8point.htm
Julia in MN
Louise wrote:
I was going to try to describe how I do it, but...
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Forum: Quilting
September 20th 06, 09:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 836
Figuring Fabric for Binding
Tricia wrote:
I seem to recall reading somewhere or seeing demonstrated a way to make
a continous binding strip out of a length of fabric but can't for the
life of me remember where or the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 20th 06, 06:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,210
Quilt Guild Websites
My local guild's is pretty basic. It's actually in my personal webspace
and provides a repository for the current newsletter and lotto block:
http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/QSHome.html. I also...
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Forum: Quilting
September 19th 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 468
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