Forum: Quilting
April 8th 11, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
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2011 WHQG Quilt Show
This is a reminder for those who will be in the Houston, TX area
tomorrow or Saturday. The show is in Katy, just west of Houston, with
easy access off of I-10 ...
Bev in TX
On 4/3/11 6:49 AM,...
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Forum: Quilting
April 3rd 11, 12:49 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 874
2011 WHQG Quilt Show
For those of you whow will be in the Houston, TX area this coming Friday
or Saturday (April 8-9), the West Houston Quilt Guild (WHQG) is having a
Quilt Show, "In a Quilter's Garden", on those days...
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Forum: Quilting
March 29th 11, 06:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
apps for red and qhite quilt show
Someine posted this in another quilt group, for those without iPads, etc
(like me)...
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1587925@N24/pool/
Bev in TX
On 3/29/11 8:33 AM, Susan Laity Price wrote:
a...
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Forum: Quilting
March 26th 11, 03:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 999
HUG Quilt Thank You
It tells me:
You must log in to see this page.
and then prompts for my password or for me to sig up for Facebook (never).
Bev in TX
On 3/26/11 6:28 AM, Dreamweaver wrote:
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Forum: Quilting
March 26th 11, 11:03 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 999
HUG Quilt Thank You
Is there any way that you can make the pictures available to those of us
who do not do Facebook?
Thanks,
Bev in TX
On 3/26/11 4:44 AM, Dreamweaver wrote:
I have been blessed with a HUG. It...
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Forum: Quilting
March 12th 11, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 0
Views: 678
OT Giffords Update
For who might like an update on the progress of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords,
you can see a video at the following:
http://www.khou.com/video?id=117784234&sec=548357
The sound is a bit bad in a few...
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Forum: Quilting
March 8th 11, 05:43 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 894
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Forum: Quilting
March 7th 11, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Sewing diagonal stripes onto a muslin backing?
To which book are you referencing?
Bev in TX
On 3/7/11 8:58 AM, Ed from AZ wrote:
We're off and running on another quilt adventure. And finding out
that what "some book" says is a wonderful...
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Forum: Quilting
March 7th 11, 10:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,198
3D Flying Geese
How to make 3D Faux Cathedral Window Quilt Blocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY&feature=related
Bev in TX
On 3/6/11 7:41 PM, Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
Two of those with...
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Forum: Quilting
February 24th 11, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,370
New Polly photos posted - draught
3 ( Brit. draught) a current of cool air in a room or other confined
space : heavy curtains at the windows cut out drafts.
Bev in TX
On 2/24/11 11:21 AM, Polly Esther wrote:
We may have just a...
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Forum: Quilting
February 22nd 11, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,310
Gadget Alert: new slant on old problem
Thanks, that worked and it was well worth waiting for it. It looks very
spiffy and handy :-).
Bev in TX
On 2/22/11 9:45 AM, Sartorresartus wrote:
Let's have another go at the link.
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Forum: Quilting
February 22nd 11, 01:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,310
Gadget Alert: new slant on old problem
Nel,
I had a problem with that URL. It pops me back to the Photo Bucket main
page, http://photobucket.com/
I tried removing the ending "?action=organize" and was able to find your
picture...
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Forum: Quilting
February 22nd 11, 01:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,310
Gadget Alert: new slant on old problem
How interesting! I am eagerly awaiting your pictures :-). I do have
some questions:
* What kind of nail punch did you use? I googled and most of those I
found punched fairly small holes. Since...
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Forum: Quilting
February 14th 11, 03:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,767
Red, White, and Black
When I think of a red, white & black quilt, I imagine a very bright &
almost startling combination. Your quilt is is not like that at all.
Instead I was pleasantly surprised to see a very pretty,...
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Forum: Quilting
February 13th 11, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
Views: 612
OT - Food Allergy/Intolerance Recipes
I just happened across the following site, which has numerous allergy
and gluten free recipes. I have not tried any of them yet, but they
look good :-). Is anyone familiar with this...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 11, 04:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Quilt Related Video
Someone posted this quilt related video on another quilt group. I found
it rather cute and thought some of you might also like to see it ...
http://www.nfb.ca/film/quilt/?ec=en20110209
--
Bev in...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 11, 12:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
"Granny Square" Quilt
I've always wanted to try hand piecing a quilt and I think this will be
the one :-). However, Anneka designed the EQ6 project to use Inklingo
(NAYY), which:
* includes partial patches that can be...
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Forum: Quilting
February 11th 11, 03:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
"Granny Square" Quilt
Anneke de Weerdt cleverly designed a quilt that looks like a Granny
Square afghan. You can see it at:
http://stofgenoeg.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/apple-core-trips-around-the-world.jpg
OR:...
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Forum: Quilting
February 5th 11, 09:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 880
Quilting question
The "rule of thumb" is to have the same quilting density throughout a
quilt. If you do that, then the whole quilt will generally wear at the
same rate. However, if the quilt will be carefully...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 03:19 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,743
OT - but not totally. About my health.
I can only repeat what others have said about your grace & courage in
the face of adversity.
I like the Spanish saying for those going on a journey, "Vaya con dios"
-- "Go with God". My love,...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 03:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
OT - Dishwasher Review/update
Polly,
Hey, that bread proofer sounds like it would also be great for making
yogurt :-) -- just the right temperature. Do you think my DH would
spring for that "yogurt maker"? The only problem is...
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Forum: Quilting
January 26th 11, 12:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,691
I Finished That Sucker
All I can say is, WOW, what a beautiful quilt -- such striking colors :-)
Bev in TX
On 1/25/11 10:53 PM, Sherry wrote:
Thanks *everyone* for the input. So get on your galloping horses, put
on...
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Forum: Quilting
January 25th 11, 08:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
OT - Dishwasher Review/update
Is this one of those in which the drain screen is easily cleaned? That
is a problem with our current dishwasher (broken).
Bev in TX
On 1/25/11 10:02 AM, AuntK wrote:
Not sure that anyone...
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Forum: Quilting
January 15th 11, 12:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,519
OT - The Reason for Rising Cotton Prices
Here is a short podcast that talks about why the price of cotton is
increasing this year. Please note that a lot of cotton is also grown in
TX (there are many fields in my area), which also had...
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Forum: Quilting
January 14th 11, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,511
Pecan Pie recipe
Per Wikipdeia ...
"Today, the U.S. produces between 80% and 95% of the world's pecans,
with an annual crop of 150–200 thousand tons.[9] The nut harvest for
growers is typically around...
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