Forum: Quilting
May 29th 13, 01:42 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
February 5th 13, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
December 18th 12, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
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Sandy Hook HUG quilt?
Ramona, you are so right about the appropriate quilt/blanket for the
appropriate person. We often get fleece blankets big enough for an 18
year old boy made out of pink bunnies or ballerina...
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Forum: Quilting
December 16th 12, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
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Quilts Sandy Hook HUG quilt?
You all will never know how much I cherish the Hug Quilt made for me
after my DH passed away. I use it for a topper on my bed and have
received many compliments on it. I'm always pointing out to...
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Forum: Quilting
December 16th 12, 01:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,526
Sandy Hook HUG quilt?
Yesterday afternoon/evening our Project Linus national office asked for
700 quilts for the kids at Sandy Hook School. In less than one hour the
need was filled.
Donna in Idaho
On 12/15/2012 3:57...
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 12, 01:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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It is Time
As I've probably posted before - I used to know a forest firefighter
from California. He told us that he "fits fars" (fights fires)!
Donna in Idaho
On 12/8/2012 10:34 AM, Polly Esther wrote:
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 12, 01:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Way OT - small claims court
Four and a half years later - we did take the jerk to small claims
court. He didn't show up so we won by default. We asked the judge what
happens now after the ruling. She said, "Pray!" We...
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Forum: Quilting
December 3rd 12, 04:32 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
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After all, I am a quilter
Any time a man starts a new project - that means he has to go to the
store to buy a new tool especially needed for that project! I'm sure
hanging Christmas lights has the same requirement!
Donna...
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Forum: Quilting
November 27th 12, 10:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
November 2nd 12, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 12
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T-shirt quilt sensibility?
I've always heard to use fusible knit interfacing, but have the stretch
of the fusible ironed on - not with the stretch of the t-shirt but the
other way. The fusible knit doesn't change the hand...
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Forum: Quilting
October 17th 12, 01:21 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Satin stitch tapering
I'm with Polly, I much prefer a blanket stitch for applique!
Donna in Idaho
On 10/16/2012 3:50 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
If you really want to take tapering satin stitching seriously, a good
book...
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Forum: Quilting
October 9th 12, 05:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,235
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POLLY!!!!
Polly, Happy Birthday! My daughter's birthday is also Oct 12. She was
mightily bent out of shape when they moved Columbus Day to Monday
instead of where it's "supposed" to be! She thought it was...
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Forum: Quilting
October 9th 12, 05:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
September 28th 12, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 33
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So glad to see more posts
Like Tutu, I lurk almost every day, but seldom post.
My quilting life is mostly Project Linus stuff and a lot of it isn't
quilting! One day last week, with one of my volunteers, sorted all the...
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Forum: Quilting
September 22nd 12, 03:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
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Scrappy border
I really like that, what a great idea!
Donna in Idaho
On 9/21/2012 8:08 AM, Julia in MN wrote:
There is a photo of a scrappy top I completed recently in my facebook
Quilts album at
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Forum: Quilting
September 10th 12, 07:09 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
WH (gulp) sleeve
On 9/9/2012 3:28 AM, Lizzy Taylor wrote:
Oh I wish you had posted before it was quite finished as my favourite WH
"sleeve" method goes on with the binding and isn't a sleeve at all.
I use...
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Forum: Quilting
August 16th 12, 06:42 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT Just for fun...
Made me smile, too!
Donna in Idaho
On 8/15/2012 2:08 AM, Roberta wrote:
But most of them looked happy! It made me smile.
Roberta in D
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Forum: Quilting
August 16th 12, 06:41 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT Just for fun...
Made me smile, too!
Donna in Idaho
On 8/15/2012 2:08 AM, Roberta wrote:
But most of them looked happy! It made me smile.
Roberta in D
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Forum: Quilting
August 4th 12, 04:57 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT new eye tomorrow
That's really good news!
Donna in Idaho
On 8/3/2012 9:35 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
Shed some happy tears with me. This evening I was pressing a quilt block
and my new eye 'turned on'. Mr. Esther...
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Forum: Quilting
July 23rd 12, 05:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT pitiful Polly
Not a good idea to go off blood thinners without your doctor's knowledge
and approval.
Donna in Idaho
On 7/20/2012 1:10 PM, Gen wrote:
I forgot to mention----do NOT take any aspirin or blood...
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Forum: Quilting
July 11th 12, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
A UFO bites the dust
I love "Topsy-Turvy" blocks. We make lots of quilts for Project Linus
this way. Don't have to worry about seam allowances and if the blocks
are a little off on size you can fix it when you cut...
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Forum: Quilting
June 27th 12, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
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Scissors, part 2
Kate, after reading your message, I went shopping on Amazon (haven't
bought anything yet). I discovered that Fiskar also makes kitchen
scissors. I had to give away the really good pair of Cutco...
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Forum: Quilting
June 27th 12, 06:22 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
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Choosing Ginghers?
I have some old Ginghers, all metal, made before they started making
scissors with soft handles. I can't use these any more - hurt my thumb
joint too bad. Guess I should shop for some good...
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Forum: Quilting
June 26th 12, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
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Tumbling Monkeys Finished
What a happy quilt!
Donna in Idaho
On 6/25/2012 5:32 PM, Louise in Iowa wrote:
I just finished a quilt for my great niece. It was from Quiltmaker
magazine, and the minute I saw it, I knew...
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Forum: Quilting
June 21st 12, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,435
Only a quilter
When I bought a new refrigerator for my new house, I bought a
side-by-side. I have my old smaller side-by-side in the garage. I'm so
sorry I didn't get a bottom freezer - fridge on top for the...
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