Forum: Quilting
March 6th 07, 06:13 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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layout advice
I would mix'em up - darks all mixed in with the lights and mediums.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
March 6th 07, 06:07 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Piggie Update and on topic question (Chicago area)
I can't speak for all Project Linus chapters, but either me or one of my
volunteers have picked up fabric from people's homes several times when the
person donating was unable to deliver to one of...
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Forum: Quilting
March 6th 07, 12:14 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT- Happy Dance
Wonderful, wonderful news!
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
March 5th 07, 04:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT Alaska cruise
We took the train trip in Skagway and loved it. I took lots of pictures -
shooting out the window. They all turned out good. We were there in late
August & it was pretty cool. I enjoyed the...
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Forum: Quilting
March 1st 07, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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New quilt project
Makes sense! If they're going to fight over the colors - make'em all the
same color - just find a really simple pattern.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
March 1st 07, 01:34 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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New quilt project
I would make identical patterns, but different colors. Wouldn't get nearly
as boring and would be more individual to each recipient.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
March 1st 07, 01:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Kids Making Hugs
We've had reports that good ol' crayons fade fairly quickly. That's how we
started out doing the fabric squares for Project Linus quilts.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
March 1st 07, 01:31 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Kids Making Hugs
We've had better luck with Crayola Fabric Markers. We just had a Project
Linus event on Monday - the particpants colored approximately 150 fabric
squares in a couple hours. The colors are bright...
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Forum: Quilting
March 1st 07, 01:26 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Dimensional Bow Tie
They are fun blocks to make. I haven't used them in a quilt, but I used
them on the pockets and to 'decorate' the sleeves of a denim jacket a few
years ago. Looked pretty good, if I do say so...
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Forum: Quilting
February 24th 07, 06:59 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
February 22nd 07, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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To Grannie Annie
So, you think it's fretting to want to make a NASCAR blanket for a child
that has a condition wherein he/she has to be admitted to the hospital
pretty frequently?
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 08:54 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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NASCAR fabric
Hey Polly, I've already bought some of the wavy racing black and white
checks. Some of it just about makes your eyes cross. We've used it in
several Linus blankets.
I love Marshall Dry Goods -...
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 08:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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NASCAR fabric
Several Linus coordinators have suggested that we get a Kasey Kahne tshirt
and make a tshirt quilt. I don't see why that wouldn't work, especially if
we used generic NASCAR fabric along witht the...
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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NASCAR fabric
Guess it would help if I could spell my own organization - it really is
Project Linus (not Linius)!
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 07:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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NASCAR fabric
Specifically Kasey Kahne. Has anyone seen either Kasey Kahne fabric or
fleece? Our Project Linius chapter has received a request from one of our
hospitals for a Kasey Kahne blanket for a patient...
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 04:08 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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New Log Cabin Quilt
Beautiful quilt!
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 07, 04:05 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Advice needed on Schmetz machine needles
Here's lots of info about sewing machine needles -
http://www.webofthread.com/Needles.pdf
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 17th 07, 06:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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How wide of a cut
I always wrap the binding snugly around the edge of the quilt. No way for
it to be flat when I do it that way.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 15th 07, 09:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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need suggestions
Thank you, m'am! I have more fleece ideas, just wasn't smart enough to have
my camera on hand to take pictures of some wonderful fleece blankets a
couple months ago. Every year around...
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Forum: Quilting
February 15th 07, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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need suggestions
I didn't answer your question about rolled hem when I answered your private
email. I don't think a rolled hem would work at all on polar fleece. You
would have way too much thickness.
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Forum: Quilting
February 15th 07, 08:56 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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need suggestions
If you want quite a few different ideas for finishing fleece - check out my
Project Linus chapter website -
http://www.linusidaho.org/finishafleeceblanket.htm
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 8th 07, 06:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT Kinda - hot fix crystals / applicators
Replying to my own message - I should mention that I bought the Bejeweler
and Crystals at the Puyallup Sewing Expo. I have never ordered directly
from Creative-Crystals.
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Donna in Idaho
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Forum: Quilting
February 8th 07, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT Kinda - hot fix crystals / applicators
More than 10 years ago, probably closer to 15 years ago, I bought the
Bejeweler and Creative Crystals iron-on crystals. I've put the crystals on
sweat shirts that have been washed many, many...
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Forum: Quilting
February 7th 07, 06:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Boat motor / stick mixer
Wish I had a son of any age that would buy all the groceries and do most of
the cooking! What a deal! My oldest soon loves to cook, but he lives 2000
miles away from me!
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Donna in Idaho
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