Forum: Quilting
February 13th 07, 10:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Completely OT - Adobe and .pdf files
If you search online -- you can find some free software for creating PDF files -- I've not used
them -- I use Adobe Acrobat (bought and paid for) -- but I've heard of others who use them.
just go...
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Quilt Challenges
Does anyone know of any websites out there that show pictures of quilts resulting from a quilt
challenge?
I know Hoffman... but if you know of any other sites... would you share?
Thanks...
Kate...
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 05:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OTcold enoungh?
love 'em!
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
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Quilting Stencil Help
I often use my Microsoft Word Clip Gallery for pictures -- for appliqué especially. You can resize
them to get whatever size you need for your block.
Works great!!!
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 03:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
OT way OT rain!
Where is "here" Taria?
We still have snow on our frozen ground. Although we've had several days of bright sunshine --
today is a typical Michigan gray day.
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 02:52 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,190
I made a quilted furnace thermometer (???)
VERY NICE~!~~ So much more than just a thermometer!!
How do you "raise the temperature"?
Kate in MI
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 07, 12:38 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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More Great Customer Service
I have some of that in my stash right now! You're right -- they are perfect bright blenders!
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 729
More Great Customer Service
so tell us -- which fabric (line of fabrics) will you be fondling over the next several days/weeks?
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 03:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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Do I need to prewash satin for baby quilt?
The purchased baby blankies my boys used (with satin bindings) had single fold satin -- and it wore
VERY QUICKLY.
I would advocate double -- just because it gets lots of wear and tear and loving...
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 03:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 985
Color Run
Also -- next time at Costco -- grab a box of Epsom Salts in the Health/Beauty Aids section. Add a
cup or so to your wash load and it will help set the colors.
The color catchers are also great al...
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Newbie here...
The Warm Wishes pattern can be found here... at no cost. It is all straight line piecing --
squares & rectangles so not too terrible to piece.
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt4/
:-)
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
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Newbie here...
Do you have any sewing experience? Do you plan to sew your blocks my machine... or by hand?
Sometimes is it a good idea to start with a sampler because a well designed beginner sampler will
allow...
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Forum: Quilting
February 10th 07, 01:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 644
Ebay bidding help
If you just set your highest maximum bid -- you don't need any special software or anything. It
will keep incrementally increasing your bid as needed until you hit your max.
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 9th 07, 05:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,126
WHAT DID I DO!
Sounds like you have two TURNING TWENTY quilts just waiting and ready to go!
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 9th 07, 01:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Looking for an Aunt Jemima Quilt Pattern
Yikes -- I sure don't want to start one here == I thought this was a legitimate post -- although now
that I do a search -- it is this posters ONLY post -- so now it is suspect.
If I fell for a scam...
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Forum: Quilting
February 9th 07, 03:08 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
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Forum: Quilting
February 9th 07, 03:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Looking for an Aunt Jemima Quilt Pattern
Is this a specific pattern -- or just a quilt (probably appliqué) of the old fashioned "Aunt
Jemima"?
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 8th 07, 10:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
My week's accomplishments
This will get you in to her albums... but can't direct you from there... guess we'll just have to
look at everything! :-)
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/poo_de_doo/album/
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 11:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,674
New UFO
Your quilts are lovely! I especially love the Whirlpool Quilts!!! Are they from a pattern? Did the
curved piecing make you crazy?
Very beautiful... all of them!
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 11:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
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Help with tiny pieces
If you plan to trim the seam allowance back to like 1/8" -- I would set my stitch length smaller
(tighter) so there would be less chance of raveling.
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 07:49 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
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anybody want this?
She'll need to post a picture of the finished product!
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 01:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 428
gone for two days
Have a great trip....
I loved your warning: "Husband and son are home to protect the stash..... They will gladly give
you anything so just stop by."
Sounds like mine!
Kate in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
New quilt finished
I'm in the same camp as your wife. In Minnesota -- they had hundreds of miles of "paved" pathways
for cyclists and walkers -- revamped railroad lines. Nice and flat --- and no cars. My DH prefers...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 01:51 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
New quilt finished
John -- where in Ohio are you? I'm a Buckeye native -- but currently transplanted to that "unnamed
state up north". My DH is also a cyclist. He tries to get me interested... but he has been as...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 01:44 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,068
Rotary blades are sharp
Now you be careful! (whoops -- I guess I'm too late reminding you!)
kate in mi
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