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Forum: Quilting May 24th 11, 03:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
today's challenge

I butt the two pieces of batting and zig zag stitch them together by
machine. It only takes a few minutes and the results are excellent! This tip
really improved my experience, as I used to hand...
Forum: Quilting April 7th 11, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Did the name change?

It is Quilter's Cache (with the cache cow):

http://www.quilterscache.com/index.html

Trixie

"Sunny" wrote in message...
Forum: Quilting October 23rd 10, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Two color binding???

Definitely a job for striped fabric. There are so many wonderful stripes out
anymore, and the effect in binding is wonderful.

Trixie

"Leslie& The Furbabies in MO." wrote in...
Forum: Quilting October 16th 10, 03:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 3,280
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Lengthening a square quilt

Good point about not out-shining the center. Something tone on tone might be
just the ticket, though the chevron shape also appeals to me. Thankfully, I
have lots of time so I'm going to check out...
Forum: Quilting October 15th 10, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 3,280
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Lengthening a square quilt

It is the one shown on the front of this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Star-Quilts-Beyond-Classroom-Tested/dp/1571205101

It is done with fussy cut florentine fabric, not the two tone, so is...
Forum: Quilting October 15th 10, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 3,280
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Lengthening a square quilt

I just finished the medallion center of a square quilt, and now need to
figure out how to lengthen it so it is bed-quilt sized. I think what I want
to do is put a row of blocks along the "top" and...
Forum: Quilting October 3rd 10, 08:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Batting scraps

Reading about stuffing and stuffing them in a tube made me think about using
the tube as one of those things you put along the bottom of your door to
keep drafts out. That would use up quite a few...
Forum: Quilting October 3rd 10, 04:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Piecing batting - thank you!

So many good ideas it ALMOST makes me want to piece more batting! Thanks for
the suggestions.

Trixie

"Julia in MN" wrote in message...
Forum: Quilting October 2nd 10, 07:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Piecing batting - thank you!

This really is a great time to be quilting, with so many new innovations and
techniques. I've only been quilting 8 years, am still learning new things
all the time, and am amazed at what folks come...
Forum: Quilting October 2nd 10, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Piecing batting - thank you!

Thanks Polly. I think I actually have one of those for one of my (three)
sewing machines! Life gets better and better!

Trixie

"Polly Esther" wrote in message...
Forum: Quilting October 2nd 10, 04:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Not OT This weekend

I'm mailing off my latest two quilts for Quilts for Kids:

http://www.quiltsforkids.org/

Then I'm going to start on the next ones for them.

Trixie

"Ginger in CA" wrote in...
Forum: Quilting October 2nd 10, 02:24 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Piecing batting - thank you!

I want to say a thousand "thank yous" to whomever posted about piecing
batting using the method of butting the pieces together and machine
zigzagging them together. I DREAD piecing batting and...
Forum: Quilting September 26th 10, 10:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
3rd grade classroom quilt

Thank you everyone for the excellent suggestions!

Trixie

"Trixie" wrote in message
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My sister wants to make a quilt for her...
Forum: Quilting September 26th 10, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
3rd grade classroom quilt

My sister wants to make a quilt for her daughter-in-law the 3rd grade
teacher's classroom wall. Suggestions?

Trixie
Forum: Quilting August 22nd 10, 01:52 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
The second mostly girly bag

Oh, I want that one!!!

Trixie

"John" wrote in message
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As promised; The second of probably...
Forum: Quilting August 21st 10, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Sewing machine suggestion

Thanks everyone for the wonderful suggestions!

Trixie

"IMS" wrote in message ...
On Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:55:17 -0700, "Trixie" ...
Forum: Quilting August 20th 10, 02:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Sewing machine suggestion

My sister just started sewing her first quilt and her Singer machine broke!
She would like a good, basic sewing machine to replace it. She does not need
fancy stitches or fancy anything else. What...
Forum: Quilting August 18th 10, 01:22 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 6
Views: 2,040
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
T-shirt Quilt--Need help!!

Here's a link I had saved "for later":

http://www.quilt-lovers-guide.com/t-shirt-quilts.html

and this one:

http://www.goosetracks.com/T-Shirt%20Quilt%20Instructions.html

Trixie
Forum: Quilting June 10th 10, 02:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 20
Views: 1,454
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Oldest UFO?

I've made 40+ bed-sized quilts in the 7 years I have been quilting, but my
one and only UFO is an appliqué wall hanging from 6 years ago. I got it
about 3/4 done and was simply stumped as to how to...
Forum: Quilting June 10th 10, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Ugly Fabric

I have just the perfect fabric for you! Send me your address and it is all
yours.

Trixie

"She in PA" wrote in message...
Forum: Quilting April 12th 10, 01:14 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Processing Stash

Alas, I also understand divorce and understand being burned out on quilting.
I have invested so much money (and space in my home!) I keep hoping the
burn-out will only be temporary.

Trixie

"Polly...
Forum: Quilting March 20th 10, 05:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 31
Views: 2,023
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Sewing Rooms

I'd go for the unfinished basement and "finish" it the way you want. It is
probably farther away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house so
you are more likely to have uninterrupted...
Forum: Quilting March 1st 10, 01:07 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 28
Views: 1,470
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Quilts For Kids - Finished!

I think I'll do a rainbow one like you did. The rainbow look appeals to me
so much.

Trixie

"Louise in Iowa" nieland1390@mchsi-dot-com wrote in message...
Forum: Quilting February 28th 10, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 28
Views: 1,470
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Quilts For Kids - Finished!

Louise:

Do you remember what size square you used for the Trip Around The World
quilt? I want to make that one for my "second" quilt.

Trixie

"Louise in Iowa" nieland1390@mchsi-dot-com wrote in...
Forum: Quilting February 27th 10, 04:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Replies: 28
Views: 1,470
Posted By Trixie[_2_]
Quilts For Kids - Finished!

I just ordered my first kit and am curious: do they send fabric pre-cut or
can I pre-wash to lessen the problem of fabric colors that run?

Trixie

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