Forum: Quilting
November 3rd 19, 11:30 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replace quilt top
Yes, you could do that -- there are examples of antique quilts where one quilt is used as the "batting" for another. But I would not advise that for a new quilt for several reasons -- you will be...
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Forum: Quilting
June 15th 19, 11:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,351
HELP PLEASE - rctq on facebook
You are in the FB group -- username is Di Maloney
On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 7:02:20 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Hi all,
I had a massive hack attack where I had to make a new page on...
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Forum: Quilting
June 15th 19, 12:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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HELP PLEASE - rctq on facebook
RCTQ - rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
That is how it reads on my FB feed.
On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 7:02:20 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Hi all,
I had a massive hack attack where I had...
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Forum: Quilting
November 28th 18, 02:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,626
Mega quilter problems
The Viking MQ I bought from a friend sat under the sewing table for years, unused. I could not free-motion without the thread breaking. The side-mounted bobbin was a pain to change. Earlier this...
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 18, 01:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 21,626
Mega quilter problems
I bought a MegaQuilter and frame, used, about 7 years ago. I quilted five quilts on it. Fooey. I tried the machine as a standalone. Fine for straight stitching but I couldn't free-motion without...
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Forum: Quilting
April 13th 17, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Just a Simple Patch Quilt
I'm with Brian. A thread or two off doesn't bother me. But if it really, really bothers you I suggest lots of pinning. Also, press the seams carefully and be sure that each intersection nests (so...
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Forum: Quilting
February 23rd 17, 05:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Baseball Swaps
The Baseball Swap is alive and well -- sign ups are open now for the 2017 season. We've conducted business as a Yahoo Group since 1999. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/baseballswap/info
Come...
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Forum: Quilting
February 13th 17, 03:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
BarryTrickett
I googled the name and got this reference:
http://www.bradburyfabrics.com/AboutUs.asp
He is listed as general manager.
Nann
On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 12:48:54 PM UTC-6, Bobbie Sews More...
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Forum: Quilting
January 29th 17, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,604
Sailboat Quilt and More
I find that that the RCTQ FB group is easier to access and much chattier. It allows for photos, too. I only come to this site when Google Groups lets me know there is a new post.
Nann
On...
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 16, 01:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
weight of new home 445
Put it on your bathroom scale.
Nann
On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 2:22:01 AM UTC-6, Brian Christiansen wrote:
I have a New Home 445, and I was wondering how much it weighs. It is
from the...
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Forum: Quilting
November 26th 15, 02:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,564
The Flutterby Quilt
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 9:43:47 AM UTC-6, wrote:
Hello Nann,
How I got the 3 inch center is because I inlarged the pattern, yet would fit within my layer cakes...
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 15, 01:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,564
The Flutterby Quilt
If the pattern originally called for 2.5" strips, how did it handle the center square, which in your version starts at 3"?
(I don't buy precuts, but I do adapt patterns.)
Nann
On Tuesday,...
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Forum: Quilting
November 17th 15, 01:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,539
Need finishing help in SFBA
The RCTQ FB page is called "RCTQ - rec.crafts.textiles.quilting"
Nann
On Monday, November 16, 2015 at 10:26:14 PM UTC-6, Nellie wrote:
On Monday, November 16, 2015 at 8:18:13 PM UTC-8,...
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Forum: Quilting
October 8th 15, 11:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Pine Trees and squares
On Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:28:12 AM UTC-5, wrote:
I found this picture of a quilt in a magazine or quilt flyer. It is very simple except for the pine trees. There are 16...
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Forum: Quilting
September 22nd 15, 02:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,805
back from retreat
Did you go to Madeline Island http://www.madelineartschool.com/
or to Sievers? http://www.sieversschool.com/
or elsewhere?
Nann
On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 10:12:02 AM UTC-5, Julia in MN...
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Forum: Quilting
September 3rd 15, 10:12 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
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Forum: Quilting
August 13th 15, 12:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,506
Repairing a quilt
Because you really value the quilt, you might contact a textile conservator for advice about how to repair / stabilize it.
Nann
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 12:54:11 AM UTC-5, Brian wrote:
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Forum: Quilting
August 8th 15, 12:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,574
Hot Pads and more
I looked up the block . . .
http://quilterscache.com/A/AustinBlock.html
I can imagine using this block to showcase large-scale prints, like Asian or floral.
Most of the time I make Flying Geese...
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Forum: Quilting
August 3rd 15, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Anniversary
Twenty years ago yesterday -- August 2, 1995: my first post to RCTQ. I lived in Fargo then. The public television station offered inexpensive internet (email) access -- two hours a day. The service...
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Forum: Quilting
April 30th 15, 11:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,680
Quick and Easy?
If you want simple and have mostly tone-on-tones, then a "modern" theme may be the way to go. What pops into my head is a large Carpenter's Star. If you make the HSTs to finish at 5" then one big...
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Forum: Quilting
November 3rd 14, 02:47 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
RUG MUGS AND MORE
P.S. If you do a Google images or Pinterest search with the term "Christmas mug rug" you will get hundreds of hits.
Nann
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Forum: Quilting
October 23rd 12, 02:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Quilting
February 24th 12, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 634
Quilting Gallery contest
This week's Quilting Gallery contest theme is baskets. I have an
entry and would appreciate your vote!
http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/02/24/vote-now-quilts-with-baskets/
Nann
in northeasternmost...
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