Forum: Quilting
June 30th 10, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
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Forum: Quilting
May 17th 10, 11:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 852
Aarrgh! A mistake!
Edna Pearl wrote:
How on earth did I manage to measure just ONE length of 10" beyond the edge
of the table? The sashing strips are several inches too short. I wasn't
interrupted, as...
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Forum: Quilting
March 4th 10, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Thick quilting thread advice, please
Sunny wrote:
when I did my niece's crazy quilt, I wanted to put
something on by hand and it was really fat and .... I ended up with a
file and a tapestry needle. I filed that blunt end down to...
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Forum: Quilting
February 12th 10, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 980
Happy Dance! Photo of a 2009 finish--what next
What child wouldn't love that cute quilt? You did a marvelous job.
Will the next one be similar? Donna
I have some 1930's style Three Bears fabric (shades of blue)on order, so
I'm thinking...
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Forum: Quilting
February 9th 10, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 980
Happy Dance! Photo of a 2009 finish
Last Christmas I presented my nearly-one-year-old grandniece with her
very own quilt. She was thrilled, hugging it immediately.
It has sixteen embroidered blocks. Most of the animals are from a...
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Forum: Needlework
December 10th 09, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Does anyone recognize this design?
Does anyone recognize this design? Or even the designer or manufacturer?
http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/FLORA/tfplab/PICT0289.JPG
My mother stitched it for a cousin. Cousin's friend would like to make...
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Forum: Quilting
November 20th 09, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 903
Bella Rosa--done and pictures
joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28328779@N00/4120808318/
I've been saving pink/brown fabric for years, waiting for the right
pattern. And this is the...
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Forum: Quilting
November 5th 09, 10:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
Views: 609
Attn Bear Doctors
NightMist wrote:
When a bear needs cosmetic surgery what do you use by preference?
If the wear is mostly on the body, perhaps Red Bear can be sewn into a
red baby sleeper or child's footy...
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Forum: Quilting
September 22nd 09, 08:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,148
OT Der-Ders and combs
Der-der? You guys are *so* misinformed. EVERYONE knows that the
cardboard tubes from paper towels and such are called tooty-oots!
; -)
Monique in TX
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Forum: Quilting
August 31st 09, 10:21 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,350
Guess what? My quilt won its class!
Sartorresartus wrote:
Not only that, I came second, too. Out of a class of about ten, the
blue-and-white got the First prize and the Hilton of Cadboll got the
Second prize.
Yay, you!
Monique...
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Forum: Needlework
August 19th 09, 09:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 1
Views: 800
Marmite again
Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply) wrote:
http://www.marmite.co.uk/love/worldwide/north-america.html
The animations on the site are adorable!
Monique in TX
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Forum: Quilting
August 4th 09, 04:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 91
Views: 4,454
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Forum: Quilting
July 27th 09, 03:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 582
flannel
Some flannel followed me home. I know that
--flannel shrinks a LOT, so I'll be sure to pre-wash
--flannel ravels more than regular cotton, so I'll plan on a wider seam
allowance.
Is 3/8" seam...
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Forum: Quilting
July 27th 09, 03:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Houston-Conroe-Spring-Woodlands quilt shops?
Thanks to those who suggested the Hen House. That is a very different
sort of quilt store. Some lovely striped and plaid flannel in muted
colors followed me home. Goes with nothing I currently...
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Forum: Quilting
July 24th 09, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Houston-Conroe-Spring-Woodlands quilt shops?
We'll be in the Houston area on Saturday. Anyone got a favorite quilt
shop in the area? I'm more interested in fabric than gizmos, patterns,
or machines...
Thanks,
Monique in TX
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Forum: Quilting
July 22nd 09, 08:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
Views: 647
OT A FUN new exercise program!
Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
So many of us loved the movie 'Mama Mia' that I just *had* to share this!
It's now on HBO. I watch it every time I can and, also, have it
recorded on my...
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Forum: Quilting
June 26th 09, 04:15 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 1
Views: 442
Ricky Tims Stiff Stuff question
Has anyone used this? It sounds as if it would be perfect for lining
pale applique pieces destined for a black background, but I'd like to
hear of people's experiences with it. Supposedly it...
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Forum: Quilting
June 24th 09, 03:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 721
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Forum: Quilting
June 18th 09, 04:40 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,019
Cool Fabric Concept!
My problem with the jelly rolls is that I'm a pre-washer. If you try to
pre-wash jellyroll strips, even by hand, you can get enough fraying to
make them unsuitable for something that needs the...
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Forum: Needlework
June 5th 09, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 3
Views: 629
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Forum: Quilting
May 26th 09, 06:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 668
diamonds
Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote:
Okay. So. The nine-patches might be finished tomorrow. Then I have
two batches of diamond patches, each made up of nine diamonds.
If the diamonds are in...
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Forum: Quilting
May 13th 09, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
Views: 983
Recommendations for Quilting Books
Nann wrote:
I'm writing to ask for your recommendations for quilting books to add
to the collection.
* I'm seeking quilt books published in the last two years
(2007/2008/2009)
I can...
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Forum: Quilting
April 27th 09, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,397
Great news
Butterflywings wrote:
Mr Joe, of the Leukemia disposition, has been pronounced
in COMPLETE REMISSION
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monique in TX
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Forum: Needlework
April 22nd 09, 06:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,183
Talk about Stupid
lucille wrote:
Has anyone else done something as dopey as what I just did?
The stupid part was when I went to sew the button into the center to
give it shape, I found it hard to pull the...
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Forum: Needlework
April 20th 09, 11:46 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Replies: 5
Views: 826
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