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Old September 23rd 03, 04:57 PM
Kathy Applebaum
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"nana2b" wrote in message
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If I had a long arm maybe I
would enjoy the quilting part more.


Some do, but I know a lot of people who've bought a longarm and found out
they still don't like the quilting part. That makes it nice for people who
want a good deal on a gently used longarm.

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Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
longarm machine quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps
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Old September 23rd 03, 05:16 PM
Taria
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I love to piece. I guess I would say I love both the
starting a quilt and the finishing, the in between stuff
is ok but the fun of starting something new is great.
The finishing is better.
Taria


Lynne Van wrote:

We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?

And yes, I know the answer for some of you will be "all of the
above"...but try to be a little more specific, please. (VBG)

Cheers,

Lynne in Toronto


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Old September 23rd 03, 05:20 PM
Kathy in CA
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I prefer the technique of piecing the best. Haven't actually tried paper
piecing or applique. Not interested in paper piecing but may try some
applique later on.

I much prefer the piecing part to the quilting part 'cause I love to see how
the design turns out. This is probably why I have 5 1/2 quilt tops waiting
to be quilted Also I need at least a whole day at a time to do the
quilting whereas in piecing I can do a little piecing every nite after work
and dinner.
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"Lynne Van" wrote in message
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We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?


And yes, I know the answer for some of you will be "all of the
above"...but try to be a little more specific, please. (VBG)


Cheers,

Lynne in Toronto



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Old September 23rd 03, 05:48 PM
Lisa Ellis
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Lynne Van wrote:



1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?


I prefer machine piecing to any other technique. Probably because I am
best at it. Paper piecing is too fussy for me, applique is a lot of work.

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?



I really enjoy playing with fabric the more than any other part of the
process. I love color and texuture.

lisae

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Old September 23rd 03, 05:49 PM
Vikki in WA State
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I think I like buying the fabric. VBG
I also like paper piecing, seeing the perfect points.

Vikki in WA State


"Lynne Van" wrote in message
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We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?


And yes, I know the answer for some of you will be "all of the
above"...but try to be a little more specific, please. (VBG)


Cheers,

Lynne in Toronto



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Old September 23rd 03, 06:00 PM
Bonnie
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Lynne Van wrote:

We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?


And yes, I know the answer for some of you will be "all of the
above"...but try to be a little more specific, please. (VBG)


Cheers,

Lynne in Toronto


For me, it depends on what I'm doing at the moment!

Bonnie
NJ



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Old September 23rd 03, 06:25 PM
Marcella Tracy Peek
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We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?


Handwork - whether quilting or applique or piecing, I like it best when
I have the leisure to do it by hand.


2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?


I like it best when I get to work on my own thing at my own pace. I do
more things for class samples and such that I have a week to crank it
out and that isn't fun...that's work. So, I really enjoy it when I can
choose to do a piece that I want to do with no deadline, but can just
work whenver and enjoy the process.

marcella
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Old September 23rd 03, 06:30 PM
Anne
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Lynne Van wrote:


We've had this conversation before, but it's been awhile.
Really, I have two questions:
1. What technique do you like the best (appliqué, piecing, paper
piecing, etc.) Why?


Machine piecing, especially strip piecing because it goes so quickly.
Hand appliqué is most relaxing and soothing, almost like meditation.

2. What part of the quilting process do you enjoy the
most?(design, fabric selection, piecing, quilting, etc.)Why?


First design, because I can just let my imagination and creativity run
wild. Second shopping, because my stash *never* measures up to the
imagination and creativity (see above ;-) )
And yes, I know the answer for some of you will be "all of the
above"...but try to be a little more specific, please. (VBG)


Cheers,

Lynne in Toronto


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Anne in CA
"Don't miss the diamonds along the way; every road has led us here
today." -- Sheryl Crow
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Old September 23rd 03, 06:41 PM
Mel Rimmer
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I like:

1) Techniques that that I already know and can make work, so I can
quickly try out an idea in my head or that I have seen in a book or at a
quilt show, and see how it looks in "real life". It's so exciting when
it looks just as good, or often even better, than I imagined.

2) Trying new techniques, even when they go horribly wrong at first,
because I am a pig-headed momma elephant who hates to be beaten by any
stupid set-in seam, for example, and it feels so GOOD when I finally get
it licked.

3) But mainly I like looking at beautiful quilts in the flesh, or on the
internet, or in books, or magazines, and dreaming about the day when I
make a quilt just like that. I sometimes worry that if I took all the
money I have spent on quilting books and magazines, and spent it on
fabric instead, I could have a whole lot of fabric. Or if I spent it on
a nanny and a housemaid, I would have time to make more quilts!
--
Mel Rimmer
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Old September 23rd 03, 07:18 PM
Joanna
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I like the technique of piecing best because it is quick and I start to
see my vision come together rather quickly.

I like to process both of piecing and quilting. Quilting because I'm close
to the end and it gives me incentive not to put it down until it's down.
Because it's ultimately the final product that gives me the most joy
because it was something I created.
Take Care
Joanna
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