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Thinking ahead....for a change
I have begun pondering Christmas gifts. The thread looking for Celtic Knot
patterns sparked an idea for DS & DIL. Easter dinner was at their newly remodeled home and they had new living room furniture. The few pillows on their new couches looked like (%!. They love anything Celtic themed so I thought new quilted pillows with a Celtic knot in the middle of each would be just the ticket. I have four down pillows just perfect for stuffing these. I saw a program quite awhile back on Sewing with Nancy and they were making the knots with that pre-made heat bonding bias. They also made the bias strips using rolls of heat bond tape. I have the gadgets to make that tape. The tape was then sewn down as you would appliqué. I have searched and searched and can not find anything about that program (probably looked right at it and didn't see). I swear she said the gal on the program had a book of instructions and designs. Anyone know about this? I'd love to get hold of that book, I can see a lot of future use from it. I snagged two hunks of fabric that were left over from their upholstery and drapes. Hehehehe......"This really isn't big enough for anything, can I have it?" I'm so sneaky Val |
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Thinking ahead....for a change
Good for you! Great idea to think ahead and have the perfect gift in mind.
Now just don't forget where you put them after you finish them so early!!! -- Kathyl (KJ) remove "nospam" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz "Val" wrote in message ... I have begun pondering Christmas gifts. The thread looking for Celtic Knot patterns sparked an idea for DS & DIL. Easter dinner was at their newly remodeled home and they had new living room furniture. The few pillows on their new couches looked like (%!. They love anything Celtic themed so I thought new quilted pillows with a Celtic knot in the middle of each would be just the ticket. I have four down pillows just perfect for stuffing these. I saw a program quite awhile back on Sewing with Nancy and they were making the knots with that pre-made heat bonding bias. They also made the bias strips using rolls of heat bond tape. I have the gadgets to make that tape. The tape was then sewn down as you would appliqué. I have searched and searched and can not find anything about that program (probably looked right at it and didn't see). I swear she said the gal on the program had a book of instructions and designs. Anyone know about this? I'd love to get hold of that book, I can see a lot of future use from it. I snagged two hunks of fabric that were left over from their upholstery and drapes. Hehehehe......"This really isn't big enough for anything, can I have it?" I'm so sneaky Val |
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Try "Philomena Durcan". I just googled with that and came up with her
website. She has several books out on Celtic designs in quilting. And does use the fusible bias, I believe. G Great books. Sounds like a wonderful idea for gifts. Pati, in Phx Val wrote: I have begun pondering Christmas gifts. The thread looking for Celtic Knot patterns sparked an idea for DS & DIL. Easter dinner was at their newly remodeled home and they had new living room furniture. The few pillows on their new couches looked like (%!. They love anything Celtic themed so I thought new quilted pillows with a Celtic knot in the middle of each would be just the ticket. I have four down pillows just perfect for stuffing these. I saw a program quite awhile back on Sewing with Nancy and they were making the knots with that pre-made heat bonding bias. They also made the bias strips using rolls of heat bond tape. I have the gadgets to make that tape. The tape was then sewn down as you would appliqué. I have searched and searched and can not find anything about that program (probably looked right at it and didn't see). I swear she said the gal on the program had a book of instructions and designs. Anyone know about this? I'd love to get hold of that book, I can see a lot of future use from it. I snagged two hunks of fabric that were left over from their upholstery and drapes. Hehehehe......"This really isn't big enough for anything, can I have it?" I'm so sneaky Val |
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I hope that young lady didn't cook you turkey, or not cook you turkey
for the holiday meal! Today is the 25th. 9 months til Christmas if you count. Good work thinking ahead and being sneaky too. Taria Val wrote: I have begun pondering Christmas gifts. The thread looking for Celtic Knot patterns sparked an idea for DS & DIL. Easter dinner was at their newly remodeled home and they had new living room furniture. The few pillows on their new couches looked like (%!. They love anything Celtic themed so I thought new quilted pillows with a Celtic knot in the middle of each would be just the ticket. I have four down pillows just perfect for stuffing these. I saw a program quite awhile back on Sewing with Nancy and they were making the knots with that pre-made heat bonding bias. They also made the bias strips using rolls of heat bond tape. I have the gadgets to make that tape. The tape was then sewn down as you would appliqué. I have searched and searched and can not find anything about that program (probably looked right at it and didn't see). I swear she said the gal on the program had a book of instructions and designs. Anyone know about this? I'd love to get hold of that book, I can see a lot of future use from it. I snagged two hunks of fabric that were left over from their upholstery and drapes. Hehehehe......"This really isn't big enough for anything, can I have it?" I'm so sneaky Val |
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Thinking ahead....for a change
My goodness, Val, what a wonderful idea. And clever you getting some fabric
that will absolutely match plus giving you a hunk for reference if you need to hunt more to blend or accent. Yes. Good, good for you. There are a number of clever (and not so clever) ways to do the Celtic designs with bias. I've used the premade fusible. That worked fine. You can also use a fusible thread in your bobbin for the first run of stitching. Or an edible glue stick. Or tiny silk pins. The only method I tried and did not like was using a twin needle for stitching down the bias. That sounded good but Celtic has so many, many starts and endings that it was a pain. If you don't find the book you're hoping for, let me know. I think there are a couple here. Somewhere. Polly "Pati C." wrote in message ... Try "Philomena Durcan". I just googled with that and came up with her website. She has several books out on Celtic designs in quilting. And does use the fusible bias, I believe. G Great books. Sounds like a wonderful idea for gifts. Pati, in Phx Val wrote: I have begun pondering Christmas gifts. The thread looking for Celtic Knot patterns sparked an idea for DS & DIL. Easter dinner was at their newly remodeled home and they had new living room furniture. The few pillows on their new couches looked like (%!. They love anything Celtic themed so I thought new quilted pillows with a Celtic knot in the middle of each would be just the ticket. I have four down pillows just perfect for stuffing these. I saw a program quite awhile back on Sewing with Nancy and they were making the knots with that pre-made heat bonding bias. They also made the bias strips using rolls of heat bond tape. I have the gadgets to make that tape. The tape was then sewn down as you would appliqué. I have searched and searched and can not find anything about that program (probably looked right at it and didn't see). I swear she said the gal on the program had a book of instructions and designs. Anyone know about this? I'd love to get hold of that book, I can see a lot of future use from it. I snagged two hunks of fabric that were left over from their upholstery and drapes. Hehehehe......"This really isn't big enough for anything, can I have it?" I'm so sneaky Val |
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"Taria" wrote in message news:XUbGj.2352$Ew5.1013@trnddc04... I hope that young lady didn't cook you turkey, or not cook you turkey for the holiday meal! Today is the 25th. 9 months til Christmas if you count. Good work thinking ahead and being sneaky too. Taria Actually my son is the cook, DDIL is the ever faithful helper and dishwasher..... Easter brunch was only about 3-4 hours late so things are improving! LOL I adore the 'other MIL'.....we were sitting on the couch and I quietly wondered to her how late brunch would be......she leaned over and says...."not to worry, I have crackers in my purse." *snort* Too funny, she and I get along very well! Val |
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Thinking ahead....for a change
heck, i'd just show up with the horse durvys,
a bottle of bubbly and some orange juice and make bucks fizz to go with it. here it is usual to bring something to drink (beer/wine) and a plate of something to share with the meal anyhow. seems a polite thing to do. j. "Val" wrote... Actually my son is the cook, DDIL is the ever faithful helper and dishwasher..... Easter brunch was only about 3-4 hours late so things are improving! LOL I adore the 'other MIL'.....we were sitting on the couch and I quietly wondered to her how late brunch would be......she leaned over and says...."not to worry, I have crackers in my purse." *snort* Too funny, she and I get along very well! Val "Taria" wrote... I hope that young lady didn't cook you turkey, or not cook you turkey for the holiday meal! Today is the 25th. 9 months til Christmas if you count. Good work thinking ahead and being sneaky too. Taria |
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*snort* is right! That's hilarious! I think I'd like her too!
-- Kathyl (KJ) remove "nospam" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz "Val" wrote in message ... "Taria" wrote in message news:XUbGj.2352$Ew5.1013@trnddc04... I hope that young lady didn't cook you turkey, or not cook you turkey for the holiday meal! Today is the 25th. 9 months til Christmas if you count. Good work thinking ahead and being sneaky too. Taria Actually my son is the cook, DDIL is the ever faithful helper and dishwasher..... Easter brunch was only about 3-4 hours late so things are improving! LOL I adore the 'other MIL'.....we were sitting on the couch and I quietly wondered to her how late brunch would be......she leaned over and says...."not to worry, I have crackers in my purse." *snort* Too funny, she and I get along very well! Val |
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Well, yeah, one does that here too .... but not necessarily with mom/dad and
son/dd visits. That's fambly after all. PAT .... with a great cheese ball recipe ... in Virginia "nzlstar*" wrote in message ... heck, i'd just show up with the horse durvys, a bottle of bubbly and some orange juice and make bucks fizz to go with it. here it is usual to bring something to drink (beer/wine) and a plate of something to share with the meal anyhow. seems a polite thing to do. j. |
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The cheese ball
Now, Pat. You know we won't let you get away with a hit and run like that.
Please produce the great cheese ball recipe with all possible variations that you've tried. Mine always turn out rather 'ho-hum' or a bit much. Assuming of course, that your cheese ball doesn't call for chocolate. Polly "Pat in Virginia" wrote Well, yeah, one does that here too .... but not necessarily with mom/dad and son/dd visits. That's fambly after all. PAT .... with a great cheese ball recipe ... in Virginia |
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