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Pat in VA, FYI by Anne in CA
OK, the rest of you can read this too ;-) I just heard from Shona in NZ and she is fine but terribly busy with work and travel for work and conferences for work. She promises to pop in soon (after the next trip, maybe)and catch us up. There was some mention of scoring 8 kg of fabric for NZ$3 per...
October 27th 05 12:52 PM
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Edna's Churn Dash: possible nickel project? by Nann Hilyard
Estelle sent this link . . . now that I look at the pattern, I see that it could be made from nickel (5")squares. Does anyone else see quilt blocks and try to figure out how to make them out of nickel squares?!! Nann ************************ Ooh Patti I think I've found it and will now attempt...
October 27th 05 12:27 PM
by Nann Hilyard Go to last post
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Quilt Labels by Johanna Gibson
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:23:31 GMT, Jan wrote: Those of you who do quilt labels.... do you put it on after the quilting? If so is it just whip stitched on?? Or do you sew it on to the backing before quilting????? Sad to say.... but in 12+ years of...
October 27th 05 10:37 AM
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RCTQ Applique Bom Blocks by Christina in Ok
I am so proud of myself.. I have finished all of the blocks and I am now ready for Novembers ( you can see there here) http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-BOM Teri does have Feb-Sep blocks listed, but I have updated March, May and finished out Octobers blocks which hasn't been re-uploaded/...
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October 27th 05 08:12 AM
by Christina in Ok Go to last post
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Quilt Labels by Taria
The good thing about putting the label on before quilting is that it is harder to remove in case of theft or that kind of thing. I would think hand quilters would want to do the label after quilting though just because quilting through the extra layers would be a fuss. I just whip stitch them on...
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October 27th 05 05:00 AM
by Kate T. Go to last post
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OT jokes passed on from my GodMother -- not intended to offend by Tricia
WOMEN'S REVENGE "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied, " but my husband refused to come...
October 27th 05 04:47 AM
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Want scraps? by Tricia
I have fabric scraps left over from my pineapple block I did last night in the two main colors and a little bit of the super dark from the corners. Most scrap pieces are not likely to do anyone any good unless they make minis and even then I'm not sure if they are big enough (never attempted or...
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October 27th 05 04:37 AM
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OT- bad (groaner) joke by Toni Schneidt
Heard this last night while watching "Dirty Jobs" on Discovery channel- Why does a chicken coupe have 2 doors? * * * If it had 4 doors, it would be a chicken sedan! I know, I know....bad joke. I thought it was histarical for some reason! LOL Toni
October 27th 05 03:56 AM
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No need to change my screen name! VBG by nana2b
At last I am finally a NANA2B!! Yesterday my DS and DDIL gave my DH his birthday gift. It was a framed ultrasound of our first grandchild. We were speechless. Tears and laughter all around. Becca is about 7 weeks along and feeling fine. The baby is due around June 3. DS's birthday is June 6....
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October 27th 05 03:12 AM
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Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival, February '06 by Pat in Virginia
Well, I took the plunge! I just registered for a class and a lecture at MAQF. Both are Libby Lehman activities, and both will be on the Thursday. The class is Threadplay I, and the lecture is about Organizing stuff and time. The Countess of Chocolate Chip Cookies, Nancy, greatly enjoyed the LL...
October 27th 05 01:18 AM
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Batting - Dream Wool by Pat in Virginia
Quilters Dream is made in the lovely Commonwealth of Virginia! It's gotta be good!! NAYY, except for VA, PAT Jan wrote: Has anyone tried Quilters Dream wool batting called Dream Wool? I know I love their cotton battings. It says it can be laundered and has minimal shrinkage. Any tried...
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October 27th 05 01:00 AM
by Dee in Oz Go to last post
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the top is finished (photo link) by Christina in Ok
Whew I finished up the wall quilt for the cafe today.. Now I have to quilt it... How would I quilt this? has to be something fast, because I need it in place before Friday.. here is the link http://gardenbreeze.us/forums/index.php?topic=307.0 -- Christina Hilburn Web Site: http://gardenbreeze.us
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October 26th 05 10:51 PM
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Pinging Sandy Foster! by Tina
Sandy, sorry to post here, but my email isn't working! When do you get in tomorrow? I won't be at work tomorrow - getting those wonderful steroid shots, but I will be around in the afternoon and will definitely be there Thursday morning. Did you print out phone numbers? Taking them with you...
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October 26th 05 10:34 PM
by Tina Go to last post
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I'm new here - hello by [email protected]
Hello Everyone I just joined this group this morning. I am as new to the world of quilting as I am to this group, having only started quilting 6 months ago when I signed up for a class. It's something I've been wanting to do forever. Please let me know the "etiquette" on this group:...
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October 26th 05 10:07 PM
by Judy Kerr Go to last post
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OT - ISP prayers needed by Queen of Squishies
I have just discovered that mchsi can not email anyone using consolidated, and possibly several others. I use mchsi. ISP prayers are needed here, in view of the Hug list and all. This is quite intolerable. I am going to make a strong cuppa and give them a call. Say a prayer please. Karen,...
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October 26th 05 09:55 PM
by Kate Dicey Go to last post
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Nikki Tervo Trunk Show by Piecemakers
Nikki Tervo...Australian handmade ceramic button and quilt designer is doing a trunk show, 1st time in America!! Her extraordinary buttons are so original in design and style that she developed patterns (quilts, embroidery, dolls, etc.) just to embellish them. Now the patterns are as wonderful as...
October 26th 05 09:17 PM
by WitchyStitcher Go to last post
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Wholecloth pictures posted by Judie in Penfield NY
I posted some pictures of the whole cloth quilt that finally went to its new owner earlier this month. http://tinyurl.com/9k8yr I had a really difficult time trying to get some good pictures of this one, they look a lot better on my computer than they do at yahoo but this will have to do for now...
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October 26th 05 09:01 PM
by Judie in Penfield NY Go to last post
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OT Anyone been on a cruise to Mexican Riviera? by QuiltsWithCatFur
It's time to pack the luggage again. If you have any comments or advice on Mexican cruises, please email privately so I can get the lowdown on which cruise company you liked, disliked, ports you enjoyed or would not go to again. Thanks in advance, Cyndi my screen name at comcast dot net
October 26th 05 08:45 PM
by Marcella Peek Go to last post
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OT Prayers for cat owners no offence to anyone intended - just lighthearted fun by Cheryl in Oz
This came to me from an animal welfare org I support here. I can relate totally to the general content! A Cat's Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, The king-size bed is soft and deep... I sleep right in the center groove My human can hardly move!
October 26th 05 07:43 PM
by Carey N. Go to last post
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OT - Making curtains - need help by extremevalues
I am making my first real set of curtains. Can you tell me what are the advantages/disadvantages to lining them? Also, should I prewash the fabric prior to making them, or just make them a couple inches longer than I want them to be to make up for any shrinkage that may occur later when washing? ...
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October 26th 05 02:50 PM
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