Forum: Quilting
July 9th 09, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
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ten minute quilt
Oh, disappointment. I thought you were telling us how to
make a quilt in 10 minutes! LOL
Karen in WI
Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote:
I have all the alternate nine-patch bocks made, and just a...
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Forum: Quilting
July 7th 09, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 787
Where is it?
I love my walking foot for stitch in the ditch. I have a
Babylock Grace. It was kind of pricey but I was in awe at
what a great job it did for stitch in the ditch and cross
hatching.
Karen in...
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Forum: Quilting
May 31st 09, 03:32 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 498
OT Mac virus.
Does he run Windows on his Mac?
Karen in WI
Musicmaker wrote:
Guess what? The Mac my husband got is locked up with a virus. sigh.
I s'pose the good side of this is that since I haven't...
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 09, 12:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,352
Quilt shop help, please
I'm stumped. What is DT? I'm not familiar with that
abbreviation : )
Karen in WI
Sandy wrote:
My DT and her DH will be visiting parts of the east coast of the US and
Canada this summer. I'm...
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Forum: Quilting
March 27th 09, 03:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,235
Pet peeve: shipping time
fatquartershop.com is fast! Ordered on Wednesday got my
fabric on Friday. My all time favorite online fabric supplier.
Karen in WI
TinaR wrote:
Well, I won't name the store, but I will name a...
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Forum: Quilting
March 20th 09, 11:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 826
quilting a yellow brick road quilt
I stitched in the ditches--around the outside of each block
and then one direction in each block, whichever way kind of
divided the block in half.
Karen in WI
Sarah Dixon wrote:
Hi, I've just...
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Forum: Quilting
March 17th 09, 10:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,893
Wine Bottle Gift Bag
I just made one last week. I cut the fabric 7 inches wide
and twice the height of the bottle plus 12 inches.
Fold to the inside, 1 inch at the narrow ends, and top
stitch it down.
Stitch the side...
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Forum: Quilting
January 18th 09, 01:56 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
Views: 836
What to you think about Noodles? (was Noodles)
I am also a rabid pre washer. The pieces *do* shrink and so
you have to be careful the size of the washed piece is large
enough for the pieces in your pattern.
The precuts are a great way to get...
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Forum: Quilting
December 29th 08, 08:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 885
Flying Geese--finished and pix
Stunning! Thanks for posting the photo.
Have you used Carrie Nelson's method of flying geese?
Painless! (Miss Rosie's Quilt Company)
Karen in WI
joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska wrote:
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Forum: Quilting
December 13th 08, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
Charm square questions
I think all in all, I am just a happier person if I prewash.
Someone commented on chemicals and dirt and, eeewwwwww, I
never thought of dirt. Shrinking, colors running, yep, I'll
keep...
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Forum: Quilting
December 11th 08, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
Charm square questions
Oh, the salad spinner--what a *great* idea! Thanks!
Karen
Pati C. wrote:
Over on the Inklingo list the question of washing charm squares has
appeared a few times. VBG (when pressing fabric...
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Forum: Quilting
December 11th 08, 01:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
Charm square questions
Another dilemma with charms squares--prewashing.
I always prewash my fabrics. Goes back to the 70s when I was
sewing my own clothes.
Anyway, I worry about the blues and reds bleeding. So I have...
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Forum: Quilting
October 20th 08, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 606
Nice Service
Yep, Fat Quarter Shop is my favorite online store. The
fastest service of any other I have used.
Karen in WI
AuntK wrote:
I'm not normally an internet shopper. Especially when it comes to
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Forum: Quilting
September 12th 08, 03:28 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,612
Do you ECHO Echo echoooooooo ?
Hi Sherry,
I ordered the Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric from
virginiaquilter.com
Some of it is out of stock right now but she is getting more in.
Karen in WI
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Forum: Quilting
August 26th 08, 02:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,099
What do you think of Babylock?
I just bought a Babylock Grace. I am very impressed with it.
I have no experience on any of the fancy new machines, my
previous machine is a Kenmore that is 35 years old!
Karen in WI
Sunny...
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Forum: Quilting
July 17th 08, 09:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,517
New Bernina Series 8 Sewing/Embroidery machines
$10,000. Unbelievable.
Karen in WI
John wrote:
On another forum earlier today somebody posted some pictures from the
Kansas City roll out of the new Bernina series 8 machines. I checked
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Forum: Quilting
June 8th 08, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,152
OT post- we have a new Furbaby!!!
What a cutie! Congratulations.
Karen in WI
Estelle Gallagher wrote:
Oh Leslie, He is adorable!Lucky you ( and him) to have found each other!
Wishing him a long and happy life with you and the...
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Forum: Quilting
May 9th 08, 05:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 465
OT Outlook express question
speakeasy.net supports usenet. We have used them for a
number of years and their service is outstanding.
Karen in WI
Mystified One wrote:
My e-mail provider has decided to quit supporting its...
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Forum: Quilting
May 4th 08, 01:29 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 927
Old Kenmore machine
Hi Ginger,
I use a Kenmore 158.1410 and it's going strong. I have it
tuned up every couple years.
I have the manual; if you would like, I can make a copy and
mail it to you.
The stitches are
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Forum: Quilting
April 22nd 08, 12:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
OT News Reader
Heidi,
I use Thunderbird. It's free and works great.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/
Karen in WI
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Forum: Quilting
April 22nd 08, 12:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt and tote bag
Oh, that fabric is perfect for the backing. I know your GDs
will love the quilts!
Karen in WI
Julia in MN wrote:
I have the "scattered caterpillars" fabric for the back.
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 08, 10:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
Very Hungry Caterpillar quit and tote bag
Hi Julia,
Very cool! I love how you used the narrow fruit border *and*
the wider food border. Nice work. What will you use on the
back?
Karen in WI
Julia in MN wrote:
I recently made two tops...
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 08, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
April 21st 08, 01:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
Very Hungry Caterpillar quit and tote bag
I have a friend who teaches Pre-K and she was planning an
Eric Carle unit. I saw that Andover had released fabrics
featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar. I immediately ordered
the fabric to make...
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Forum: Quilting
March 10th 08, 07:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 699
YBR patterns corrections ?
But, but, *did* the first run have an error?? Inquiring
minds want to know!
Karen in WI
Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote:
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