Forum: Quilting
November 16th 09, 01:44 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Polly... New quilt finished
There's no patches the different ones are either from the leg seam or
over the pocket and then I seam ripped the pocket off. So it leaves a
darker blue jean underneath. I've always considered it my...
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Forum: Quilting
November 15th 09, 10:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
New quilt finished
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/141031359qPMWuC
Posted pics, the first 2, of a blue jean quilt for someone special. I
machine embroidered some things on it. Birthed it with blue hearts...
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Forum: Quilting
November 15th 09, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,362
HELP with Brother Innovis 4500D embroidery
I have the Brother Innovis 8000 I think. I does the alphabet but very
primarily. So not sure I can help. Mine has a drop in bobbin. I can
change the bobbin with work under the foot but it's not...
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Forum: Quilting
November 15th 09, 05:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
corrections and additions
Very cool, I love it!
Joanna
Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2656555610038007762BmJcmi
Are we good to go now?
Karen, Queen of Squishies
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Forum: Quilting
November 8th 09, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,846
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Forum: Quilting
November 8th 09, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,729
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 03:28 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,222
Sad news
So sorry to hear this. I can't imagine your grief. I'm still young so to
speak but I've had the screening done. Not something I want to do but to
spare my children and others that love me I will do...
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,305
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Very Cool! I love the layout. Truly unique and wonderful. Hope you can
feel the love from all of us.
Take Care
Joanna
Sandy E wrote:
Howdy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41469540@N08/
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
Views: 906
New sewing table finished
Very nice. I sure wish you were here and could teach me to use a router.
Although I'm sure I'll figure it out. We plan on making a built in
bookcase for the master bedroom when we eventually finish...
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 01:20 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,979
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Forum: Quilting
November 6th 09, 01:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 970
Fabric cutting tools
I would spend that kind of money for something like that but talk to me
in a few years I might change my mind.
Joanna
AuntK wrote:
Does or has anyone here used this device for fabric cutting?
...
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Forum: Quilting
November 3rd 09, 04:51 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 568
Help with making a cape
Wow! Ask and you shall receive! Cool and I'm impressed.
Thanx
Joanna
Sunny wrote:
A few years ago I found the best free cape patterns online.
...
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Forum: Quilting
November 3rd 09, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 568
Help with making a cape
My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like to
make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyone
know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain...
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Forum: Quilting
November 3rd 09, 03:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
mis-handled quilt sales
You handled it way better then I would have. I would have had an
absolute fit to find it as 4th prize, below McDonalds. Crazy!
Thanx for sharing
Joanna
Kim Graham wrote:
I can beat that, Leslie:...
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Forum: Quilting
October 31st 09, 04:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
Help WAshing a New Baby Quilt
I use the washing machine on normal cycle and dry normal as well. When
it comes out I iron and starch a little just for presentation looks. I
don't iron or starch any of the blankets that are in...
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Forum: Quilting
October 27th 09, 05:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 286
Need help with design/lay out
I've been cutting like crazy lately. Cut 6.5" squares and then cut them
in half for triangles. All squares are cut from one of a kind
material/print. So you have 2 like triangles, although some are...
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 09, 04:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,000
My mom
Sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like you all loved her a lot and
I'm sure she knew that.
Hugs
Joanna
lynne in toronto wrote:
My Mom died unexpectedly quite recently, at age 87.
She had...
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Forum: Quilting
October 24th 09, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 392
Ping Joanna
Yes, it is improving. A slight scare last week but all turned out well.
Blood pressure is down to the mid-low seventies. Which the dr is happy
with. We are down to 1 blood pressure pill instead of...
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Forum: Quilting
October 18th 09, 07:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Polly... Dangers of sewing with invisible thread
I have this on my machine too. Works get for regular thread, honest.
Don't use it with invisible thread, upholstery thread, or the thicker
blue jean thread, or rayon embroidery thread which is...
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Forum: Quilting
October 18th 09, 07:20 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 2
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Dangers of sewing with invisible thread
Yup, been there done that. Now if you fix it and it still acts up, take
a part and clean. I'll bet there will be a small piece of it stuck some
where and causing issues. However when I remember to...
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Forum: Quilting
October 18th 09, 07:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 803
Semi OT - Have You NAMED Your SM(s)?
I have not named mine but I talk to it. Especially if she's been working
hard I tell her "it's ok and you'll rest soon" Talk to my van too.
Especially for long trips and such. Say my prayers to God...
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Forum: Quilting
October 18th 09, 06:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
kids' quilts
I don't have any suggestions at all. But I have been thinking about this
lately. I want to make DD a quilt and I have a ton of material that are
all one of a kind. So I could do an eye spy type...
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Forum: Quilting
October 15th 09, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,263
Magical Mystery Tool
Orange peeler. Kids love them too to play with play doh. I have nails
but hate getting stuff under them. Even my hubby uses ours. Simple tool
but great still.
Joanna
I.E.Z. wrote:
Yesterday I...
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Forum: Quilting
October 14th 09, 11:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,237
un-attaching a quilt
I've only recently been able to unattache from my quilts. Before that I
had only given a couple of quilts away. Just couldn't part with
something that I put so much time and effort into. Now my...
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Forum: Quilting
October 13th 09, 04:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,407
OT..Polly...different size stuff in our pantry
I have struggled with the cereal issue as well. I have very limited
space in my kitchen and two small kids. So I went to the dollar store
and bought 8 matching containers. So now cereal all goes in...
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