Calling all SI Sistahs!!! forum: Sew Many Common Threads 4
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| sewing room 4.... new room folks nothing says spring has arrived quite like the sounds of the frogs singing a spring serenade (heard them last night  )came from here http://cubits.org/sisistahs/thread/view/11889/ frogs quilt found here http://suddenlysandra.blogspot.com/2009/12/frog-quilt-blocks... doesn't this look like fun???
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| Thanks for the new room Thunder! Judy, I agree, we all get puckers, and such, and as long as you are making it with love for the kids, they will love it too! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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Ditto LK again...  No Pam, I did not ride a Harley... I did ask for you...had been told you were in children' s area...but when I went there they said you'd left :sad: and when I found Maid M...she said you were gone  |
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| this is from Kizmo, it was posted in the "old" room...I moved it over here for continued discussion. I realize this is a little late in the game, but back to the quilting issue above..... Ya know how some fabrics stretch more on the crossgrain than the lenthwise grains? (We covered some of this on the 'other' place in the Tips threads..). Is it possible that since she started quilting crosswise first, that the top fabric just schooched more than it should have? Maybe on this one, starting lengthwise would hold it in place more? Reason I brought this up... the one Downy quilt I worked on, the same thing happened, only not as much as I started sewing diagonally from left to right, but still had some schooches. Another top I worked on, I noticed that there was alot of stretch of the crosswise square, as I was sewing them together with squares of another fabric. The focus squares had a definite direction print, so when I was chaining them together I had to check the other squares for lengthwise/crosswise grain. I wondered at that point whether pressure when sewing across a fabric that stretchy would be akin to sewing on knit, but didn't waste a square to see. I've watched tons of video on chain piecing and such, but other than the obvious directional prints, I've not seen anyone address or even check which sides of the squares that are being sewn together. Maybe it doesn't matter?? I've been trying to match the lengthwise grains together when I put rows together, as that length will stay constant, whereas sewing 2 crosswise grains together can end up being slightly longer. Think of the difference of using the width of a fabric for borders, compared to cutting all the border strips on the length of the fabric.... strips cut from the width are more apt to be wavy, right? Or is it just because I'm a beginner and don't know what I'm doing? PS: I'm glad you all got together to meet at the Festival, sounds like a wonderful weekend! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Thunder, Loving that frog quilt. Dang...quit finding new ones before I finish the last one. LOL |
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| got to keep you all inspired.....and dreaming...and scheming...... I am off to an early bed time.....hope you all have sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy and Healthy Day    g'nite |
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| Thanks for moving, Thunder.... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Hiya Pam! Wouldn't it be wonderful if Cubits hold an annual get together and we all will have the chance to meet under one roof!! We can definitely spot Marion's red toe nails!! Sis Judy, you're so lucky to get your hands on those quilts. Now if you could find Italian quilts on your vacation.... wouldn't one be a nice souvenir? Sew... that's cool tip there Kathy! Another thing for all to consider. The crossgrain effect. Learning new word here "schooched".. is that related to stretched or squeezed? Thank you so much for helping constructively. Audrey, I'll be mailing out the kiddy fabric next week plus the instructions, so I hope it will complement what Thunder sent to you. No frogs here yet, Thunder, but we know spring is here as we see more dead animals on the road.. mating season? Thunder, you're doing a good job at motivating us!!! I'm smiling away as nothing can boost one's confidence as a gentle prod reminding us if there's a mistake, it's okay.. just treat it as a learning experience. Sleep well y'all. |
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| morning, all! My co-workers and I used to have a 'Pinkie Club'... Whenever one of us would get out nails done with a new color, we'd bring in the polish and share it on our pinkies.. mostly because we all used OPI, different nail salons and since we did it before the Team meeting, the pinkie was the fastest and easiest to dry..LOL (Plus it was only a 5 min. meeting!). It was just a fun and silly thing that I started with a few of my best girls, then it exploded into the entire Team. We even had two of our male mill techs that got in on it, just for fun, since it was on Saturdays.. So much fun! Jaye, not sure sometimes whether I help constructively or not.. at times I confuse my self  Schooched was one of my Mom's words... like 'Schooch over!' when I wouldn't let my little brother sit next to me in the church pew....  I found this video on YouTube last night on basting, in case anyone would like to check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA There are a couple parts to this, interesting concept that I haven't seen before, but will try out on my next quilt. Basically I was looking for info on basting the quilt sandwich with the zigzag method that is mentioned in the Elm Creek novels. Couldn't find it in any of my quilting books, but she shows how to do this along with rolling the fabrics up on pieces of trim boards to align better and keep them smoothed out while they are basted together. Reminded me of putting a quilt on a quilting frame, sort of.. but this is done as you sandwich the fabrics and batting together. She also has her own website, but it was so late last nite that I didn't get to go thru it all. Her videos are sort of slow and methodical, but easy to learn from. She also has one on shrinking/stretching blocks into shape if they're out of square slightly, and info on how to make your own pressing boards... I'm off to work on the baby quilts, back later... y'all have a nice afternoon! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Good Morning. Ohhh My Gosh, talk about learning as you. Well Got the body all quilted.Now to work the borders. By days end this quilt will be finished, whew! What fun to learn lots of neat quilting terms! Scooches,  how cute a phrase, love it! Then there are puckers, im thinking they are the same. At first I was reluctant to question, just because, was feeling a bit on the stupid side. But I am very glad to get over the stupid & ask, I think it was a great way to learn different techniques and a little bit about each of you, not to mention a conversation starter, lol not that this thread needed one...Definitely will have to check out the basting spray and the next one I will use the taping down. Also, now that I am at the borders, the little gathering part will be needed in a few spot. It's funny all that freaking out about the lines running on an angle Now that the first border line is sewn, UHMMM, you cant's see that, Looks like a box with straight lines in it like it's suppose to be!! And now that I see material stretches and seems MUST Match, glad that I thought hard that day about merging a few lines. Ohwah! it did work fortunately there are only about 8 lines but it all worked out, and WE are the only ones to know this, wink wink.  You might think i'm on the nutty side but after the main body was finished, had to hugged it up and said a prayer of thanks to you all. Thunder, i think I will hold on to the toddler quilt, because, I have a few idea's on how I'd like to see it quilted. And, I will actually love to try the hand quilting. For me, it might be much better. Since it is smallish it shouldn't take forever.... but then we are talking about me!Well, Marion dear sistah with the Red toes and smashing Smile...LOL, saw you had a a Survivor sticker on your shirt! Too cute, does this now mean you are retired from the Festival?? What a great way to end this festival getting to meet some Cupits/DG Sistahs and friends...I am so sew happy for you all. Again just love that photo, and i can't wait to see your smile in June and give you giant armwraps of my own again!! for now Yep, i am thrilled to pieces to get the Quilts from the lady. They were in a bag to haul away. Well, i had the opportunity to talk with the Client about the lady. Her name was Lorraine, I was mentioning to him what a remarkable woman she seems to have been. he told me how she was a wonderful seamstress and Gardener!! She helped to create some of the gardens in and throughout The City of Chicago. I 've always been in awe of our gardens and now will view them with a much more gratitude "knowing" one of the creators...I wish I would have known this woman, but getting to know her through her home still brings me to a great respect for her love of, gardens, sewing, music and nature, she was also somewhat of an artist!! My kind of Woman.  We did set aside a few of her paintings as well.Well, i hope that you all are having a great day. Just think Three days ago i was sitting outside in a tank top sewing with the birds...LOL, got a lovely Blanket of snow over the weekend, back inside for me...But the sun is shining and it's almost 60! Thanks again for all your help. SEW nice to be able to come and be"stupid" with people who understand.Love Ya's!!
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| Judy, You schooch...so you don't get a pucker... Kiz, I will check that out after work... Y'all have a great rest of the day...got to go get dressed...or I will be late for work  |
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| Kathy, I'll be downloading that vid this afternoon, when the rain starts falling! I'll remember to schooched that 'lump' next time!! Sistah Judy.. you are certainly Lorraine's kindred spirit. It's really meant for you to have some of her work. You are so right, we can truly ask what may seem like stupid questions to some on other sites, but this group here have shown their willingness to help and add their brand of humor and somehow ease our fears. No you're not nuts!!! I pray the whole time when I do a quilt for someone or some child!! More like.. "Jesus, you know this is coming from my heart.. with your help maybe you could make the new owner blind to my imperfections. Amen.. and by the way, bless the user too."  Oooh LK... I stopped at a quilting store today. It's the new one that's quite far from my regular one. Guess what I found?? Timeless Treasure green with gold that's a perfect match for the lap fabric.
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| Jaye that is so pretty, can you get me one yard, next time yout there please???? I will send you payment. Thanks LK Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Guess what LK, I'm packing one yard to you already!! Shipping out tomorrow!! SURPRISE!!!!! |
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| By the way, LK... those egg candles are made of soy. |
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| HELP!!! Anyone know what happened? I lost my link to DG, now says splitcoast stampers. Even if I try to enter it new comes up splitcoast stampers.. OK Never mind it is now working . That was strange, it was even listed in my favorites under the other name. Curious to know if this happened to anyone else. |
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| Oh goodness, I have not had that happen! That is strange! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Mine did the same thing! Annoying! |
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Judy (Seedtosser), I'm glad to hear someone else was hesitant to ask a question..... it took me over a year 'lurking' on the other Forum's quilt threads before I got brave enough to jump in. I thought I had read enough of their chat to at least have a few good legal terms under my belt , but quickly found out that quilters seem to have their own language/dictionary!! And there's more made up as we go  (what's even funnier is when someone does a typo, and I think they're using a new term that I'm not familiar with.... )This is a warm, fuzzy, friendly group, to be sure! I think I'm at the point in my life where I just don't give a gosh diddly darn about looking/sounding stupid. I figure if I don't ask, I'm just gonna stay stupid, ya know!!! I've joined a few other Boards, but I spend most of my time here with these ladies! Some of the others just don't give you a chance to get to know them, sort of like those stuffy quilt clubs. I would be nice to meet in one big group. These novels I'm reading have the heroine establishing a Quilter's Camp in her family's homeplace manor/estate out in the boonies of PA.. wouldn't that just be too cool!?!?!?!?!?!? ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Yep, it hit me too!! Long enough to annoy, fortunately not long enough to give up on DG for the day! Who does 'stamping' here? |
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Kizmo1 wrote: Who says ignorance is bliss? Staying stupid is pretty scarey!!! Just ask our husbands who won't ask for directions!! Yep Kathy.. I can see Thunder's broad smile already. Thunder had originally said we sure don't need another sewing forum/thread as there are a few already. Now she can see why it's needed here!! Like you said, this is a warm, fuzzy, friendly group and asking anything won't get a glare in your face or just silence!!! |
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| Okay.... own up now.. which of you sistahs has a manor much needed for our own camping out!! |
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| I wish I had that manor! I believe Trisha does the stamping and making homemade cards. I think Juanita does too. What are you working on? Anything you can show us??? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Not going into strange territories when I can't even master the quilting one, yet!!! LK, the site that 'sniped' DG for a few minutes was a stamping site. |
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| Oh goodness, I was not aware that DG got sniped, I never had any problems with it! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Yah I was talking with Sis, and we're trying to figure out something on DG, then all of a sudden we're led to another site!!! Exactly what Karen and Audrey had experienced. Sis kept trying to access, and I kept telling Sis it's not her pc.. it's DG! |
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| Wow, funny how one can hijack the whole site! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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I am home!  One tired, almost dry, exhausted, excited and sleepy broad at this point.  I am so excited to be able to get back to my quilting buddies and friends, I am thankful for the most blessed opportunity to meet 2 wonderful, beautiful friends and share hugs and a few laughs. Gardenglory (Pam) remember: what happened at the festival, stays at the festival!! Tracey is a delight. You have one lovely fun daughter.Hey, Kathy, I love OPI also and the bright red on the toes are from the Alice In Wonderland line OPI has done--Off with the Red! Just for you my dear. Off to bed, need my much needed, long over due beauty sleep. Judy__I survived......the butterfly house. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Hey Marion, so glad you are home! Go get your beauty rest, and we will be waiting to hear your stories soon! Pictures too I hope! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| LOL I remember one Easter a bunch of us were at our cottage in northern Michigan, It was a beautiful warm day and we were lolling on the deck in the sunshine. A friends daughter, Elizabeth, was 3 at the time and we all just sat and let her paint our toenails (and part of our toes) purple. It was the highlight of her weekend that we not only allowed it but not one of us removed the polish until we were back home. |
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| I lost my link to DG that would put my posts with new messages into one place when it messed up earlier. Any one know how to get it back? |
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| Just go to dg, click on home, that should show all the post you belong to, or click on my info, then click on threads I am watching. Make sure your signed in. Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Helene the queen posted this over in the other building, were they were talking about Ironing boards for quilting....thought I'd share it here.... http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com/free_area/videos/pressi... someone mentioned knowing somebody who made a board onto a turn table like the revolving cutting mats!!! I think that is a great idea for a small ironing surface close to the sewing machine!!! I have a revolving mat, and I love it !! |
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| Very interesting thought on basting there Kiz...gonna have to maybe give that a try.... Hope y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, and Healthy Day g'nite |
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| Kizmo are you reading Jennifer Chiaverini's novels about the Elm Creek Quilters? Did you know that there are two or maybe three quilt books out with the patterns from the novels? It's been a great series. I've loved them..... |
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| Yes, I've checked out 2 of the quilt books, have another one on 'request'. I love this series, although sometimes the personal histories are redundant at times. It's funny, alot of the things she brings up in the stories are things I've heard, but not seen or found to check out. I did find the video on zigzag basting that explained alot.... and the history of the Underground Railroad using the quilts is always interesting! We are in the Underground area here, and also had some history in a museum where I moved from. Didn't have time to get interested in it before, but do now. I'm looking for books with history and beginnings of the different quilt blocks now. It sure does change your perspective when you know how a certain block was used and designed... The Aloha Quilter comes out next month....... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Thank you Linda. I know I did it once before. CRS kicking in. |
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| this is a quilt...qwilter sent to me for "my kids" (sheriffs dept.) I will be stitchin' the binding on over the next few days, during my breaks and lunch time at work. check out the quilting  she did it on a long arm, using one of those "panto" things.... adorable little critters...
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| and speaking of little critters......this is "off topic"...but I got to show off.... the munchkin has figured out how to sit..... |
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| Here she be with her furry "big sister" |
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| ahhhhh, such a cutie! Head her over to the fabric area, Gramma..... its' never to early to start!!! (or the local LQS.....) ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| OH she has had sewing time already......sat with me while I stitched this lovely little "hat" for her..... |
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| and she even helped pick out fabrics for a quilt I am working on!!!! I had her in my arms, and I was pulling fabrics from shelves..showing them to her, talking about designs and colors...and she grabbed a few !!! so I set them aside to add into a quilt for her....... Made her a little lovey...and set aside the remaining piece of fabric... and just look at the colors "bright" girl........ |
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| that's cute! won't be long before she'll be motivatin' all over the place by herself! I found a video of a 4 yr old on Youtube the other night doing freemotion quilting... I think I gritted my teeth for the whole few minutes I watched... but her Mom was behind her and she was doing all the right things. Just a little nerve racking for me! OK, off to try to finish up some sewing........ the stuff I'm SOOOOO behind on! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Way to go, Gramma! Not like you're spoiling her much, right????? Yes, I see those brights! Been looking for some in different prints, but have yet to find what I want. See what you did to me?!!!!!! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| What great pictures! Back to whatever................. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| My awesome DIL sends me a new photo every day!!! thank god for computers and picture taking cell phones...allows this Mor Mor to see the grand baby !!! |
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| Yayyy Malena!!! This 'Auntie' is beaming right now that you're already into BRIGHTS!!!! Thunder, she's sooo adorable and I bet she laughs all the time. I need to have a Malena fix to start the day right!!! Jean is such an accomplished quilter. Love what she made for you. I'll try to send out fabrics that will coordinate well with your fabric colors.. or if not, they'll get a yard to start another! Can you please post a list as to who already got your fabrics. LK already got her yard, next will be Audrey. I remember Barb and Kathy, and I will be sending Judy's hers when she returns from Italy.. anyone else I forgot? Wooohoooo Kathy!!! Welcome to the BRIGHT world!!!! Some of those purples I sent in the swap are bright too!! I've always been drawn to bright stuffs! Ah..Thunder, I purchased one of those rotating mats too on Saturday! Kel said it's better if I get one since he doesn't have the time to make me one. I know I'll be enjoying it. I also got a mini iron and a bigger tip adaptor. Plus a very much needed 12" square! Wooohoooo.... now if only the tools will make me a better quilter! Oh yes.. Kathy too for the fabric.. and Maid M too.. |
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| Thunder she is sooooooooo CUTE!!!! And a daily fix as well - how lucky you are!!! Love the fabric she picked out. |
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| Jaye, I sent fabric to Barb, and Jean...sent back to me already.. KIzmo, LK, Audrey, Judy/seedtosser, Judy/sissy (other building) that's all I think :confused: can't find the list at the minute, I think it may be in the sewing room  I was going to do some sewing, but I think I will try to go to bed early, and hopefully get up before noon day off going to sew I am working on something..... spiffy- nifty ....shhhh can't tell..... ♪♫♪♪♪Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, Healthy day g'nite |
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| Oh Thunder!! What a Beautiful lil helper you Have! Look at her smile too, just love her too pieces. Whew, finished my quilt!!! it's in the dryer now. The qwilter quilt is sew, pretty!! Thunder i hope you enjoy your day off.... LOL decided I am taking day off too, I am so behind in all the posts and addtional lurking. Playing catch up today...Grrr, no wheels, but that ends up a good thing means no running.I'll be back later, got some reading to do... Whats everyone working on? Audrey, Did you start your indoor Sowing?? My son did some at school, lol it's a start! Corn and i think beans! |
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| The only thing I sowed was red spinach! I'm just not able to keep up with a garden, if I had room! Wish I could, I love to raise veggies! |
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| I had a good day off, the sun was shining that was a very big plus took the muttley to the vets...she thinks he is allergic to ....grass pollen !!............now ain't that just lovely...poor baby has been itchin' and scratchin'.....so he had to get a shot, of some antibiotics, and something to help the itch.....and some pills he can take "as needed" for the itch.....she suggested wiping him off with a damp washcloth when he comes in from being out side..so he does not lick any more pollen into his system...breathing it in is bothering him terrible....I asked if oak could bother him too, cause I know that's what getting me right now, and she said could be...but grass is a very common allergy in dogs!!! well enough of that................. sew...after the vets...we came home and I did some sewing......can't say what right now....and I am just dying to share will as soon as I can.....this is a quilt our Kizmo / Kathy made awhile ago, and graciously shared the pattern with me...I have had fabrics picked out for a while now...may work on it tomorrow..if I get my other project done....will make one for my darlin grand daughter, and one for the sheriff's dept too.... going to try to go to bed, try to get up early...to get some more stitchin done..... Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy and Healthy Day g'nite
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| It looks like not only are the 2 legged people are having bad allergies this year but our 4 legged babies also. My son is having a really tough time with his and I guess in due course of time, I will have it. Sure hope not!! I love that quilt Thunder, hummm think Kathy would mind if you shared with me? I am not quite sure what is going on weather wise here as it is overcast. Rain wasn't suppose to start until tonight but I am beginning to wonder. Where is everyone? .Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Morning Marion, I am here. Allergies are bad all over, we are suffering with them here. Thunder that quilt is so pretty, love the pattern, and colors! Man, quilting is like gardening, never met a fabric or plant I don't like! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| That is the truth if I ever heard it!! Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Hello Ladies! No, Marion, I don't mind at all! It's such a cute pattern, and it's one of the WIPs that I'm working on to finish quilting here. I just love those little piano key borders, and after Thunder found some really cute polka dot backing, it came out of the 'what am I going to do with this' pile and over to the 'here I am, so finish me already' pile!!! Just be careful.... Thunder has a way of getting us shy folks to turn on to her Bright ways of thinkin'!!! Have a nice afternoon, everyone! Off to sew and other stuff for awhile! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| here is my stack of fabrics for the above mentioned quilt..... Bright it is Marion I will put a copy in the mail....do you need/want more 30's blocks, 9 patch??? are you 12''....can send one at the same time..... I am off to get my "project" done....Sew I can move on to a hanky panky quilt
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| forgot to tell ... Have a great day Y'all |
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taters55 wrote: Oh Thunder, my Lola Belle, a Chi, has allergies every year!!! She's due her allergy shots next week and she's too small for me to give her Benadryl! I did that for my other big dogs. Beautiful work, Kathy!! That reminds me I should start on mine!! I had bought 2 kits.. one for myself and the other I gave away in a swap. (All Maid M's fault!) Kel asked me when will I start it!! It's been a year!! Doesn't he know I have all the good intentions of starting my own quilt supply museum!!
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| These are the precut fabrics in the kit. They should be Bright enough!
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| Oops... can't start on that... Thunder.. thanks for reminding me I need to start on my 9 patch!! |
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| What did I do now Jaye? Well my intentions of sewing got really messed up this morning. My yardman came and I went out to tell him what I wanted done and locked myself outside. Took me forever to get my son on the phone as he kept seeing the new number, didn't recognize it and wouldn't answer. Finally answered and agreed to come open the door for me. Was sweet though. He just gave me the look I have seen his father do a thousand times during our years together, one that says " it is a good thing I love you!" So I can atleast say I have one bed weeding, edged and ready to plant with my annuals. Huum, me thinks that calls for a trip to the nursery this weekend. Kim is bringing dinner home from the school--smoked porkchops to benefit the baseball team so I think I will go wash the dirt off, and sew. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Thanks, Jaye! That was my first kit that I bought, but only because I talked my self into it, could have bought the fabric to do it with much cheaper elsewhere, but it was my first time into an LQS (local, nice people), first foray into quilting, it was a lovely day, yada, yada, yada...... I know better now! Those kit fabrics are much brighter than mine! When I bought mine, the LQS owner had run out of kits and helped me pick out FQs to go with it out of her baskets. That's why I didn't have a backing for it, I told her I'd come back for something when I finished the top. But I hollered at Thunder and she came to my rescue.! Saved me a trip to buy fabric and kept me out of trouble at the LQS.. Marion, I've locked myself out of my apts and homes so many times, I lost count! I had extra keys made and handed them out to my best friend and boyfriend (at the time), had one in my purse and 1 on each key chain. Problem was, everyone that had a key lived at least 30 minutes away, so if I got locked out, I had to wait. I lived in an apt. complex back home, so couldn't hide one outside or had to pay the landlord $10 to get a new key or to be unlocked. Seemed like I never had my car keys and house keys at the same time... After moving up here, I had extra ones made and hid one outside and gave one to Dad. Also one in my wallet, as I usually grab that and not my key ring. Getting better though. Haven't done it for awhile. But it's warming up outside and figure it's time is coming! Got another Thunder quilt done this afternoon, they will be in the mail tomorrow! Have one more Downy to finish quilting, and my other WIPs that are taking too much room on my cutting table! Off to start supper, see all later!♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| We usually have one outside but it was missing. Kim emailed me she had used it and forgot to replace it. Funny thing is, I checked the door handle to see if I had unlocked it, yes I had but it has been sticking lately so I guess that is what happened. My son sprayed it with WD-40 and it works so much better. Since my DIL isn't working, I am going to give her a house key also--only 10 minutes away. Son was an hour to get here, works on far side of Tallahassee. :  Oh well it made good use of my time and got myself really dirty--I remember why kids like to play in the dirt now. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Jaye, this is the top I just finished from the fabric you sent. Is this bright enough?
Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| OMG!!! I left my sunglasses out in the Jeep!!!! Help, Help... I can't see!!!! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| To bad Jaye didn't have an extra dollar or two, she have been able to have bought some really bright fabric then. Very pretty!!! Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Racka fraka.. racka fraka.. Laugh all you want Kathy-Kiz.. Maid M.. wait till you get your fabrics! Kathy-Kiz, you'll need to darken your sewing room!!! LK, I love it!!! It's just so pretty.....and anyone seeing that quilt covering a child will just smile away! |
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| Jaye, ya know I was razzin' ya...!!! I'm so used to pastel baby things, except for toys, that it's a little difficult getting used to giving brights to a baby. Seems like they are more for older ones, but it's just a different world these days... My sewing room only has one window.... west side next to another apt building. Needless to say, sewing after 4pm requires the ceiling light, the table light and 2 on the machine. Otherwise, my eyes take a beating....can't wait to get it redone! The local LQS had some pretty Asian prints on a shelf, found a couple that will go with that laprobe fabric, I think. Found some really pretty pinks, too..... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| LK, that is lovely , and kizmo / kathy did the quilt I show above ...so the needs to go to her..... Jaye, those hanky panky fabrics are fantastic you bought pp ppp pink !! where did you get those critters ?? I got some fabric would go great with that Marion, don't cha just love those "looks" from the son?? I will send the pattern tomorrow, or next day...got something else I have to send to ya also Kiz, I have come to the conclusion that it is my duty in life.......to brighten the world....one child at a time.....and one quilter at a time..... seriously...I never believed that babies don't see colors.....I think color is very important to every one...one way or another.....even if you would not use them to do a lot of decorating in your home....don't bright colors....just cheer you up??? make you even if just for a second??? rather a piece of fabric, or a blade of grass? a new spring flower??? color plays it's part.... thats my story...and I'm stickin to it
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| Does any body know what is put inside of these things to make them "crinkle" and still be baby / kid safe??? and washable??
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| Thunder, I have seen them, but took one apart. Sorry! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| thought some of you might be interested in this....I have three of these...about 14 x 14 as you can see by the green peeking through..I used a very cheap flannel backed table cloth....I use one or two of them to "fool around" with bits and pieces (as in photo)...they will stack on top of one another....don't have too much trouble with bits falling off...and I use one for block pieces as shown on the link...very helpful when doing complicated blocks...and just "handy" to hold the pieces...doing simple blocks http://how-to-quilt.com/articles/6018-flannel-board.php
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Thunder, I think (not positive) that I saw something in the Clothide book that came in the mail yesterday. I will need to double check for sure.  Oh how I love  those looks. Atleast he was nice and came to let me in. Loving all these bright colors. I am having a horrible time right now as I want to paint something yellow in my house. Kim doesn't like yellow! We currently have our laundry room painted Colonial Old Gold to match some birdhouse border I liked. Jaye I, too, was joshing with you and I think you might have know that. Sure hope so! Need to make a trip into the city for some errands--hummm, just might have to add Joanne's to my list. Having withdrawal systoms. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| I buy them at season's end when they go on sale at Wally's store for $1.00 or 2 at most. Great idea and works very well. Just don't see me spending bucks on those "high priced spreads" when these work and I can use the remainder of my funds for fabric. Just checked my Clothilde and it is squeakers instead. Go to their site and look at "applique squeakers:. Thunder would the beads used for bean bags chairs work? Possible put them in a lightweight plastic bag or maybe even vinyl ones? Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Marion, I have a suggestion......do some yard stuff...get all dirty but not too much...don't want any owies.....take a shower....sew...... I got that catalog too...I will take it to work and check it out on my break.... |
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| It is on page 48 Thunder. I intend to follow your suggestions today! Dirty is good, showers nice, sewing is best. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Yes Sewing the best......but yard is very good too.... Marion, I have all kinds of fabric selvages... that I usually use for stuffing....but I want something that is going to make that "crinkle" noise..... thanks for the ideas tho... |
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| Kathy-Kiz, Maid M.. I know you all were just jesting! BUT, Thunder, I still don't do "p" and it's LK there that got her greens and P for the squares!! As for the fabric, well, too bad I can't return to the seller as I bought it at the quilt show from an out of state seller! In fact most of the kiddy fabrics I bought are from that seller. Have to stretch out my legs on the recliner today, so no sewing, no weeding.... and no shopping  I just love critters.. and Audrey, you should be getting your fabric today.. if not, tomorrow. This is Audrey's fabric.
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| Adorable Jaye....have a nice stretch....I will think of you relaxing while I am working.... see Y'all after midnight.... |
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| Thank you, Jaye, I'll be watching for it! Since I'm feeling a little better, I'll be going back to sewing! Almost have the second Downy top finished, and then on to quilt it! Then I'll start on the one for the Sheriff's dept. Then I'll play!!!! |
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| I hope Y'all had a great day at the sewing machine, or some lovely time in your yards... Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, Healthy day G'nite
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| Thunder that is so pretty! Did you make that? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Oh love the colors in that block Thunder--especially with the applique on it. Neat--but then I am not surprised as you do such clever things. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| THAT is so pretty!! Say LK, we could do some similar blocks with the jelly rolls! Maid M., I'm still enjoying Not your grandma's log cabin.. just got to get the required tool. |
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| What do you have in mind Jaye, would love to make similar with you! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| I am also trying to get the tool Jaye. I think I was told in the other building I should just order it from the listing in the book. Need to check that out. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Just line up the dark on one side, and the light on the opposite side. For the middle sq., a nice floral maybe? What you think LK? We can do that QAYG by Carol Wein? That will be the best way MaidM! |
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| thanks LK, yes I made it...it is actually a pot holder!! but I use it as a coaster on my sewing table for my bottle of water / G2 I was in one of the pot holder swaps, this was my practice one....my first attempt at machine appliqué. Jaye, are you talking about doing diamond logs QAYG?? You got info you can share on that Carol Wein method???? I sent an e mail to the authors of that gramma's book...got the answer that the 10 inch http://shop.online-quilting.com/shop/tools.html?page=shop.pr... is the best to use for any thing in the book....she said the 12'' would be good if you plan to do same type thing larger in the future.... sew I am ordering the 10'' today..... qwilter Jean, and Quilter Barb, are planning a "sew along" to work on one of these..maybe starting in June....over the other place....maybe we get get them to move it here....or post at both...sew more folks can follow along??!!???
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| Jaye that log cabin sounds nice! Don't know if I could do the diamond shape, but the regular one sounds good! http://www.homespunhearth.com/bargain-basket.asp anyone need a bargain, buy one item, get the next one free! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| LK, you could do the diamond!!! |
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| I don't have the ruler I need for it! Have to go find one! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Link above to get the ruler for diamond logs.... I am trying to work on an appliqué...to add something to the project I am working on ...don't do very much of it...and I can not find my fusible spent the last hour looking....got to try to figure out something else I guess...LQS closed already, and don't want to go all the way to Joannes.. guess I just need to move on to something else, and get hubby to go with me to Joannes later..... LK, just look at this pretty diamonds log....
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| Thunder, that is so pretty, love the blue and white's too! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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OK sew.......how come no body warned me that Joannes has fat 1/4's on Sale 30%off  I was good only spent $30.00 fat 1/4 prices are all up $1.39 - $1.99 Last time I was there they were $1.19 - $1.39..... the batiks and designers being on the higher price....this time round most were $1.99 I am thinking multi color diamond logs
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| And just look at what I found for the reverse side of my Sistah quilt sew I am thinking now that I am very happy I could not find my fusible for the appliqué got the end of the bolt, sew...it was an additional 30% off
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| I am off to bed very early....hope I can sleep...want to get up early and sew.... sweet dreams, and a Happy Healthy tomorrow to Y'all G'nite |
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barefootT wrote: No to the diamond logs.. doing the basic one as I truly don't have the time for extra trimmings. And yes to The Sew Along!! A few more PHDs under my belt won't hurt!! Seriously, it will be so neat to get Christmas ready now!!! Thunder, you scored good with the FQs and I love that fabric for the backing! You have excellent tastes!! Aha!! You heard me skid here didn't you? Got to have my Miss M fix before bed!!! Well.. actually.. if I don't show up tomorrow, it's SUNDAY!!! Church and who knows what Kel wants to do!!! Have a wonderful day tomorrow ladies! |
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| Thanks for posting the link for the ruler Thunder. I had looked at that site the other day but wasn't sure as I couldn't find my NYGLC book. I will be ordering mine also. Did do a thing I had planned today. Bad girl. Kim and I decided we would take a trip to Havana and "plunder". What fun we had and how relaxed we were when we returned back home. Probably was the best things for us to do today. Even splurged and had a decadent ice cream cone, sat on a bench in the shade and enjoyed every drip!! Love the piece you chose for the backing Thunder. I, too, am enjoying the pictures of Miss M. What a doll she is and I adore the red hair. Well guess I will call it a day. Sweet dreams all. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| FYI sew thankful has kaufman kona cottons solids on sale http://www.sewthankful.com/KaufmanKonaSolids.html they also have a beautiful green...kaufman that would look gorgeous with the Sistah fabric......I am ordering some "kiddie stuff" just can't resist Maid M, glad to hear you and Kim had a great adventure... gonna check in at the other building...then I will be sewing the day away... |
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| forgot to mention...I put in an application at Joannes while I was there...sew if you are so inclined...good thoughts and prayers can't hurt..... |
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| Thunder where is the Joanne's near you? They certainly could use some people who know something about sewing!!! I cringe every time I go in the one here. Most have never used a sewing machine and some of the information they give out is so off base. I have thought about putting an application in at ours. Then decided not to. Good luck! Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Marion, there is one in the villages, about ten miles or so from me...I think technically it is in Lady Lake seeing as my job has changed, and I had to take a cut in pay, I might as well do some looking around...and try to find something I may enjoy... I just posted some of the "Native" items I make over on Charleen's jewelry cube http://cubits.org/jewelrymaking/thread/view/16311/ (if any body wants to see) |
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| I lost my sister last week. I found out after she was already buried. I'm still in shock, and I'm angry and hurt. |
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| Oh Audrey, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Sister! I don't blame you for being angry, and hurt. How come no one told you? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Audrey, send a and prayers. I think I would be angry and hurt also. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| so sorry Audrey.... |
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| My niece is like that. The family her mom married into thinks they're better than everyone else. My sister was NEVER ashamed of me, or my family, but Kay is. She's also vindictive and hateful. She had her last husband cremated to keep his mother from having a funeral. She's very good at hiding someone, as she hid her dad for years to keep his last wife from hfinding him. Her kids are seeing all this, and learning! She'll pay for it! My sister didn't want it to be like this. I hope she realises now that it wasn't my fault that we weren't in touch for the last few years. I couldn't find her. |
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| Thunder!!! Thank you!! I'm ordering some!! Woooohooooo!!!! Looks like your niece has succeeded in alienating herself from the family. But she still has to face the Judgement Day, Audrey. But some folks don't believe in that.. |
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| I think she does, but it's like she thinks she's above it! |
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| Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, Healthy Day G'nite |
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| I'm definately gonna have to take my machine to the shop! |
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| Audrey, what's wrong with your machine? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Thunder, these are the other two tops I have done for you, I will get them quilted soon!
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| Last one!
Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Linda, it doesn't want to sew over the seams when quilting. It leaves tucks in the top, or else it would be about 3 inches longer when I got to the bottom. Even the walking foot doesn't help! |
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| AWESOME LK, thank yo sewwwww very much.... |
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| Here's the 2nd My Kids for Thunder:
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| Awe Kiz, that is so cute! Thunder, looks like your going to have lots of quits for distribution! Audrey, don't know what to tell you about one piece being longer than the others! Hope you can get it fixed? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Been busy and just lurking for a while - I FINALLY finished piecing my Boston Common quilt and I'm just thrilled with it. Hope you like it too
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| Meant to say I added another 10" border around what you see in the pic. Hope to get it to the quilter soon. |
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| Barb, that is so wonderfil. Can't imagine sewing all those squares! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Barb what is there not to like about that quilt? It has a very calming effect to it and I love the colors you used. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Nice job, Barb! Love those purples and greens! Is this a bed size or ? ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Good job LK!! You have so much enthusiasm in everything you do!! Barb, that is lovely!!! I interpret that as a garden quilt... purple buds with green leaves |
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| Beautiful Barb. and Kiz...awwwww adorable I can not possibly put into words...the feelings I get every time I come into this "room" and see a posting on a quilt some one is doing for "my kids", and when I get a package....oh my.....you are all just beyond awesome Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, Healthy Day ♥♥♥ G'nitehow's this for a fancy frog??!!! wow...
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| glad you liked it, Thunder! I have a couple more that I'm working on, but will be a week or two until I get to them, other blocks to finish first... Mighty fancy frog! Your quilts are going to the Post Office in the morning. We made that trip back to IN to Mom's for early Easter and she wanted to see the quilts before I mailed them to you. Still can't get her to make heads or tails out of a computer LOL ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| I'm glad you all liked the quilt. It is a queen size with a drop for the sides. Total size is 96 x 112. BIG!!!! This is what it looks like on the bed before quilting it.
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| Thunder is it my pleasure to do them, and I thank the Lord for giving me the knowledge to do so! Barb, that quilt is awesome, but with it being 112 inches, your going to have a hard time finding a back piece wide enough, as most backings are 108 inches! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| I'll just buy 120 inches worth plus (abnout 3 1/2 yds) That will give me the length and 108 wide will cover the 96 inch width. Hopefully!!!!! |
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| Ah, never thought of turning it sideways! DUH! I would still be frantically looking for wider backing! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| I do that turning thing a lot to accomodate what I'm trying to fit. Like how many table mats can I get out this piece or will I have scraps for pot holders if I cut it this way? I try really hard not to waste. |
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| http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/yo... Look at these adorable eggs! I had to share when I found them!
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| What a way to start my day! Barb's beautiful quilt shown on the bed and LK's yoyo eggs. I am oh so hoping to get caught up soon on my list so I can make a quilt or 2 for you Thunder. I went to Joanne's yesterday and wouldn't you know it, the wonderfully bright piece of fabric just "jumped" into my basket. Has a baby quilt for you written all over it! Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| No hurries Maid M....It is ongoing.... here is another table runner idea for you Barb..isn't it just lovely?? got to make one of these myself...it is on my list.....be good with florals for the "petals" well I have to get ready for work, hope Y'all are having a grand day... see ya later...
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| Thunder, I haven't forgotten about your quilts! I'm just having trouble getting my machine to quilt! I hope I can get it fixed Fri., then after I finish this Downy quilt I can do one for you! |
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| I went to my local liquor store today, and got myself a dozen crown royal bags. All I had to do was open the boxes, remove the bag from the bottle, and place the bottle back in the box. She told me that the bags can't be distrubuted to the local bars, so she just throws them away. So next week, I will be going back, for 3 more dozen. Now all I need to do is figure out a quilt pattern for them, and fabric to go with! So if any of you want crown royal bags, just go get friendly with your liquor store clerk! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| I was gonna do those yoyo eggs for you LK!! Saw that in a quilting mag. That's what the styrofoam eggs were for originally. No.. I had to listen to the devil and he said... try painting them!!! You read what happened, huh!! Love, love... LOVE that pattern Thunder. Looks unintimidating! There are 3 ABC liquour stores in this area. Hmm.. will have to go through their back doors for those bags!! |
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| Yeah, I read what happened! The paint melted the styrofoam, but what you sent is just lovely! I have them on my shelf here by the computer! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| LK, Sondra (Mojoquilter) posted a quilt that incorporated the CR bags and name into... really pretty, like the French Braid pattern or something. It was originally posted on 'the other place'.., but not sure which thread it's under.Maybe she can post another one, I remember it was really, really pretty!!! Here's some ideas from Googling..... http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/255233509006877057... http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/113476226003538892... Lookie Jaye!!!!! See what we could do with our Purple FQs?????? http://www.geekologie.com/2008/12/just_plain_classy_crown_ro... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| I saw that one she posted, and that is why I went out and got the bags! It is very pretty! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Kiz, that second one is gorgeous...and those pillows oh my !!! wonder if this person is a crown royal drinker?? or just bought the quilt????? sew if you have checked out the house warming swap thread....now y'all know what I have been working on..... these little hoppers were fun to make...
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| heres a close up of a ribbitt think I will do a quilt yup...gonna do a quilt...got the perfect yellow flowered fabric for the background....Hope Y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a Happy, Healthy Day ♥♥♥ G'nite
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| Is Froggy PP'd ? That's such a cute pattern! I found one earlier in the winter, when Sissy was working on some, but haven't gotten a chance to try one. Seems like lots of people have tried the Crown Royals, evidently they get them from the local liquor stores (hopefully they don't drink their way through all of those..... geez!) But they do make lovely quilt tops, even when they're interspersed with other fabrics... Have a lovely night's sleep, all! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| nope, not PP |
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| I saw some of the crown royal quilts on ebay go for $350.00! I like the ones that were done with the bags and white fabric! Seemed to set it off more! Thunder love the froggies! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| What ever am I going to do? With everyone posting links and talking about Crown Royal bags I have just gotten the bug to do one also. Shame on all of you!!! Oh where has my will power gone? Better yet, I wonder if I ever had any will power? NOT!! I love the link Kathy posted showing the purple quilt. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Marion, just go to your local liquor store, and ask, they should give them to you! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| LK you have now earned the official title of "Enabler". Think I will do that. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Who me???? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| some stores will some won't... I asked at a few, and was told If I asked the sales clerks, and they if they were willing to ask the customers who were purchasing , if they were willing to give up their bags.....I got only a couple.... I don't go to bars, so that was not an option for me... |
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| The clerk at our store told me I could have all the bags from the litre bottle that go to the bars, and bard are not allowed to get the bags, so she usually takes the bags off and throws them away! So all I have to do, is go to the store once a week, when she gets her order in, remove the boxes from the case, remove the bag, and put the bottle back in the case. Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| If they drank all the liquer from all those bottles, they wouldn't be able to make a quilt! |
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| Maybe a drunkards path quilt? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Perhaps we need to drink some RC to give us courage on our quilts, Audrey!!! NOT promoting that!! Just got back from the P.O. Watch out now, the brights are let loose. Since there's no more delivery on Saturdays, the critters might arrive Monday. Kathy Kiz--- put on your shades when you take this out!!
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taters55 wrote:Maybe a drunkards path quilt? You must be familiar with the 'path' LK!!! Barb.. watch out now for these dinosaurs!! They'll stampede your sewing room!
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| For our sew impeccable Maid M., who recently chaired a very successful garden show.. this is in honor of her untiring work and sacrifice. Hope this will relieve some of your ADD!!
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| Beautiful fabrics Jaye! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| So now I see we have given up our Baileys in favor of Crown Royal? Guess I will just have to pass on this one then. Still would like some bags. LK I would certain need some to do a Dunkards Path. Oh my where are my sun glasses? I love the prints Jaye. If those don't stimulate a child nothing will! My old bod is dragging but I will say Abbi and I got her butterfly bed edged and the landscape material down to start doing it's work on the weeds/grass. I am still in shock how much she really did do on the work. The youngest one was helping her Mom dig up a vegetable garden for Dolphins. In case you are wondering Dolphins eat tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and zucchini. Oh must not forget seaweed. What an imagination that one has!!!!Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Marion did you ever tell us what the trees were you posted the other day? You mentioned a yesterday, today, and tomorrow tree, and one other plant? Please explain? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| OH, OH, OH!! I LOVE it Jaye. Wheels already spinning. The possibilities with bees, ladybugs, happy daisies and I must not forget the flutterbyes. Nope not misspelled. Youngest Gds term for them. That is one beautiful cheerful piece of fabric and I can hardly wait to start. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| LK I need to look up the name and will post a site for you to see. They are beautiful and this one was given to me in memory of Ross lo many years ago. Yes, just now getting a home out of the pot. Coontie is zamia. It goes wild here (probably other areas also) but I have the cultivated one. It is illegal to dig them from their native area. I will see what I can find about the Y,T and T and post. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Now if these brights fail to stimulate any kids, then I see a Dr. Phil in their future!! Got to look up what a zamia is. Maid M., do tell your youngest dgd that dolphins don't like any of their veges to be tasting of weeds. Perhaps she'll look forward to weeding too? LK, if you need any more fabrics, let me know. Thunder, would Jean do another if I send her one? Judy will get hers after her trip. Was at Tuesday Morning yesterday and surprise... surprise.. They have a sewing section, and a few packs of FQs. The packs come in 12 of 6 different fabrics. Can't let Thunder have all the fun! Got all these for $6.99!!! Am thinking.... more FQs stash to the collection!!!
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| There were other packs, but they have that that.. dastardly.. P in them!! Now why didn't I think of getting them and just mail out the _ to some happy sistahs |
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| Jaye, I absolutely love those bright zoobys!!! And the little bees on Marions!!!! Where on earth did you find all those? Wouldn't those make the cutest diaper bags/stackers/changing pads????? I noticed the last few times I've been in Joann's that their FQs keep going up in price..... Wmart has theirs marked $1, but not a huge selection. Our Wmart is finally changing to their 'Party Central' or whatever it's called.......... quite a few ladies in there yesterday just standing around shaking their heads, sad...... Still have a few aisles for fleece and such, the shelves are filling up with their precuts/packaged selections. I guess I'll have to check out the neighboring WM tomorrow and see what they have, if anything.... Has anyone made baby/kids quilts with a flannel backing instead of the normal cotton back? I've seen chat about minkey, but not used it either. Would flannel hold up the same as cotton, through many washings? I'm speaking of the heavier weight flannels, not the lightweights... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| zamia. Looks like a beautiful fern? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2215/ yesterday today and tomorrow. Pretty plant! http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56222/ Hope these are the correct ones? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Where do I find them? Here and there.. mostly THERE!! Kathy-Kiz, I think the quilt store might have a few yards left of Marion's fabric. I've never used flannels nor the minkey fabric. Can't answer you on that. Yep.. WM is trying to wipe out the independent Party stores now, just like they did the mom and pop stores. How sad. There's a resurgence in sewing and especially quilting, WM's doing the independent quilting stores a big favor! LK, I like the Y,T & T. But they're both tropicals, so no way of persuading them to live in this part of the world! Kel wants Mexican.. how can I tell this man no when he doesn't deny my OCD with fabrics!! Survivor tonight and then Project Runway... so catch y'all later! Thunder.. breathe... |
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| Jaye, do you know what line of fabric these are from? The local LQSs here don't really stock what they call 'novelty' fabrics, so for those I look to the online suppliers. Those are just too cute.... There is a Mexican place here in town we go to, they came out with a chicken entree that had a Chipotle sauce.... it was soooo good! Of course, I couldn't feel my lips halfway through it, but it's one of my favs now! I used to get fajitas, but no more!!! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| You did good LK--perfect. The coontie (common name) leaves are thicker than ferns but it is one beautiful plant. The YT&T was the feature on our shirts for the festival in 2005 the year it was dedicated to Ross' memory. Yes, the designer used inks that the flowers changed colors depending on whether we were in the sun or shade. Really baffled a lot of people until they figured out what was happening. Kathy, I will withdraw your JD priviledge if you covet my fabric to much. Oh Jaye, you can try but not to hard please. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Ahhhh, Miss M... please don't De-Depp me.... he has 2 more movies in the making.... gotta get our fix, ya know! I like seeing/finding different fabrics that have 'fun' written all over them! Most around here are normal designer quilt fabrics, not much novelty stuff, especially brights. I need to expand my fabric searching territory around here, there are quite a few that will take a day's road trip to investigate, just want to make sure I have the $$$ to take in case I find something! I shalt not over-covet, I promiseth...... ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| OH MY GOSH!! What pretty quilts and material! Kizmo, your froggies are way cool! Was it a kit? Thunder, great for you to pick up the fat quarters, LOL I am impressed you only spent 30!! Think I would have gone nuts. But sighing here missed that sale... Linda Kay! OMG, my eyes are huge at seeing the yo-yo Easter eggs! What a neat thing to do, lol storing that in the back of my mind. I know My MIL would love those. Well, My sewing machine is put away for now, last thing to do. But I sure do like coming into the sewing room to see what you all are creating. See you all when I get back! |
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| Hi Judy! Those froggies were Thunder's... but I agree with you, they are WAY COOL!!! These ladies always find such fun patterns, I can't keep up with them. By the time I would find the patterns, and pick out a fabric, they've done posted something new! LOL Their families are lucky people! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Judy, you have a great trip! Let us know when your home! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Ok Kathy I won't do that to you--besides who else here besides you understand me? Yes, I have trouble finding cute fabrics here also but next Thursday I have the wrap meeting for this past festival and when I come back on Friday I am doing so way of Trenton and The Suwannee River Quilt Shoppe. Stephanie always has some wonderful colorful novelty prints. Judy have a wonderful trip and don't forget to take pictures so we can share in it also. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Beautiful fabrics Jaye, thank you ... yes I think Jean would... Judy, have a fun safe trip...we will miss you....my son has been to Italy and LOVED it. Kiz, have you tried fabric.com http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=17bc4ea... they usually have some great novelty...brights ! http://www.sewthankful.com/NoveltyFabrics.html this stuff changes often, I can always find something to order here...as a matter of fact I just got a package today Maid M I'll take the Baileys over the crown any day!!! you and kiz never did say how you liked the movie or did I miss that well I think I am too tired to sew.....sew I guess I am gonna try to go to Bed hope y'all are having sweet dreams, and wake up to a happy, healthy day G'nite this is a bead pattern, I would someday like to translate into a fabric pattern, and make a quilt
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| I want to see it when you do! |
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| Thunder, that looks very interesting! Love the kokopelli's. I have two tattooed on my ankle as a tribute to my Grandfather! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Marion may have posted a review vote, but I didn't............. that was in my 'down' period.. The movie was definitely an adult movie, and young kids who didn't know the Alice in Wonderland story, wouldn't have related to some of the storyline. Depp was in his prime, insane and crazy, but he wasn't the main character in my opinion. A few ladies in front of us kept asking "when's Johnny Depp coming out in this movie?", her friends kept telling her, 'He's the Mad Hatter"... she just couldn't see it behind the costume! And the Alice character was portrayed in a grown-up mode, but it was a really good movie, IMO. Depp has 2 more movies in the making, and they may suit his persona better. Even at that, we'll be getting the DVD when it comes out! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| did your grandfather play the flute??? love the music of anative wooden flute nothing like it....My DH plays !!! mmmm heaven..... I just got some AWESOME package from Kiz no time now for photo's...... sorry you will all have to wait..... will another Hoppy make you smile anyways??
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| Love the frogs Thunder - Trish is a lucky lady!!! |
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| Lady of so many talents.. the Kokopelli quilt will be so original.. Can't wait to see your fabric choices for that Thunder. |
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| Kathy-Kiz.. CRS moment. Don't recall what ALL the lines are, but I think Maid M's might be Timeless Treasures. Perhaps Barb and Maid M can confirm who the fabric manufacturers are, when they get their fabric. |
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| No, he did not play the flute, I just chose the kokopelli as an inage to represent the native culture. I have them all over my house, and in the garden. Kiz, sounds like a movie we may have to check out. Thunder, you can't tease us like that! If you have pressies, we want to see also! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Loving all the frogs, Thunder. My granddaughter saw the one you posted a while back and is dancing around wanting it. I suppose I'll be making it before long. I can't seem to be able to deny them much. All are here in town to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Going out to dinner tonight with kids, grands and greats. Our kind of celebration. |
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| Karen, happy 50th anniversary! Such a big milestone in your life! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Thanks Jaye, seems like the Timeless Treasure line has quite a few designs that peak my interest! I've been trying to save the selvedges that list the color matches and line on the ones I like, to make online browsing easier... will have to check into that further. Everyone have a Happy Easter weekend with family and friends! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Kiz, I have a question. You said the selvedges that list the color matches. How does that work? Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| sorry, probably not using the correct term............ you know the little color dots (key) on the selvedge edge that tells you what colors to coordinate with that pattern, also is stamped with the fabric line/designer, like 'Timeless Treasures' or whatever... If I buy yardage that has that on the edge, I cut that off when I square up the fabric, and keep it for reference in case I want to purchase more. Sometimes, it will list the pattern number too. And some doesn't have any at all....
♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Well, I did like Alice and surprisingly enough the 7 yo GD loved it, the 4 yo didn't like the red queen. I saw it at IMAX 3-D and apparently it was well worth the extra price as several friends have told me the 3-D was lacking something. Hey, JD is JD!! Undeniably insane but that is part of his charm and the enjoyment of seeing how he gets so into the characters he portrays. Jaye, I am not but I thought I saw on a site the Blank was the manufacturer of the piece you are sending to me. Can hardly wait--it is so colorful and beautiful/ Congrats on your 50th anniversary Karen. I so love the froggies Thunder. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! My Mom |
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| Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Had an awesome evening with my family.
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| Here are the lovelies I got from Kiz...quilts for the kiddies.. this is the ultimate in "thunder" quilts...bright, bright... greens, yellows, oranges, reds...
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| and this I do believe is the ultimate "Kizmo" quilt...at least as far as baby quilts go...she has said many a time when she thinks of things for babies, she thinks "pastel" now I got to tell you... I am not "into" pastels...butttttt this is a BEAUTIFUL quilt, and I just know the photos will not do it any justice at all... Lions, tigers, monkeys, giraffes...the blue behind the animals is such a tranquil shade !! the other blocks are a very petite stripe, of the most gorgeous shade of mint green.. the back is a very soft white, with the same green...only in dots...
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| Karen, that's a great bunch you've got there..hope y'all had a great dinner....and I wish you many more happy years!!! |
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| Thunder those are so pretty! Kiz, I never paid any attention to the info in the edge. Thanks for teaching me that! Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Wonderful quilts there Kathy-Kiz!! You've made some "Thunder's kids" happy!! Maid M.. you may be right. I'll find out if Kel agreed to swinging by the store this afternoon. You all have a beautiful Saturday. |
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| Good Afternoon, All! Just pokin' in here a minute between plantings... Thanks, Thunder! I'm glad you liked it... actually, that animal print was a remnant I found at WM, and I had just enough to cut out those blocks... LOL It was marked down to a little bit of nothing and the backing was such a pretty mint color, I bought a couple yards of it, just in case. It was a good bargain, as I didn't really have plans on where it would be going, but remembered it when I was doing the Downys and your Bright one.. Actually, it was kind of hard to send that one!!!!! After I washed it and it crinkled up, it looked like I had had it for years... Some little one will love it, and hope it brings them some 'lovey' time! I have a couple more cut out, and now with my new quilting foot that my Quilting Buddy sent me, I can practice on meandering a little. Marion, I wish I could have done the IMAX, but hubby was sick that weekend, and I just made it to the local theatre instead. He wasn't up for a 3 hr drive one way. I loved the costumes and the story, especially the way they worked the original into the grown up chapter. Linda, I don't remember noticing that on the edges before years ago, but when I got into this group and quilting, the lady at Joann's pointed it out as I was looking for a color to go with a focus fabric. It is very helpful as far as shades go, even if they don't carry the entire line. If the red dot on your focus fabric is a number 6, for example, a coordinating fabric with a red 6 matches, etc. But a different fabric line #6 may be a different color. I just try to match the dots if I can, or something close to it. Some fabrics don't have them on there at all, unless they print it so far apart that the yardage I'm getting is between the printings, not sure.. The more expensive lines have them and they are very helpful in finding contrasting pieces to go with the focus fabric. Plus, a couple that I have purchased had the design # along with the name of the design, so Googling it was alot easier! Karen, you are a very lucky woman! Such a wonderful event and a loving family to help celebrate! I wish you and yours many more occasions to get together! Jaye, thank you for this Sistah's forum! I wasn't on the one in the other building, as I just stuck to the quilting threads, but this is as close to being in a ladies 'club' like Mom and Gma was as I was growing up! They met once a month in each other's homes, for coffee and goodies, brought new crafts or their quilting projects, celebrated birthdays and such, and sometimes an extra time or two for holiday parties or showers. This forum is like having you all as back door neighbors, everyday! Happy Saturday to everyone, enjoy the weather and family time. We have rain coming, so I best get back to it! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| Hello!!!!! I finally found this thread, and couldn't read it all - from the beginning!!!!!!!!! I won't lose you again! Loved the part about the little girl, on YouTube, free motion quilting (I didn't miss Everything, y'know!). love the froggies, and whatever else I missed I'm not a'gonna lose you again, dear sistahs! |
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| I have company over the weekend but wanted to let Jaye know that I got my dinosaurs!!!! Will catch up on Monday Happy Easter all~~~~~ |
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| Hey Susan, glad you found us! Kiz, thanks for the info! Just goes to prove, we are never too old to learn something new! HAPPY EASTER everyone!
Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. James Dean |
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| Someone please post the link about free motion quilting on U-tube again! Pretty please?!!!!! |
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| Here are a few, not sure which ones you were wanting or how advanced... Leah from the DaystyleDesigns is good, as she uses closeups, solid color fabric to demonstrate, and doesn't go 90 miles an hour so its easy to follow (for me anyway, but I'm just a beginner) The first one is Leahs, the second is her website which has tons of stuff and videos, the last one is one that I would like to learn, but from a different lady. If you're looking for more, just go to YouTube.com and type in free motion quilting in the search box, you will get ExpertVillage (a good one), Pat Sloan, etc.. they are usually short clips, but some of them go so fast on a multi-colored quilt top that you can't even see the patterns. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-d_cLN-ayE&feature=related http://daystyledesigns.com/articles.htm#freemotionquilting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9HzGohUjoQ&feature=related ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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| LK, show us your kokopelli's. I received another fantastic box in the mail beautiful quilts from LK....they are somewhere in the posts above.....but I will take new photos, and put up very soon...going to start a new room...will put them there. Audrey I don't think anyone ever put up a link for that quilting...if they did I missed it....I will c mail Kizmo, maybe she has it saved...I think she is the one who mentioned it http://cubits.org/sisistahs/thread/view/17325/ NEW ROOM |
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| sorry Audrey, thought you were looking for tutorials on FMQs... here's one for the 4yr old I posted long time ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn2wz58hGAA&feature=related ... makes me nervous just watching her! ♥ Kizmo ♥ |
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