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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    03-14-2010, 03:31 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 6,106
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I agree. Area rugs can help define space &...

    I agree. Area rugs can help define space & reduce noise level from solid surfaces. You can use a large area rug in the master bedroom to make your husband feel more like it's carpeted without...
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2010, 03:20 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,441
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    My favorite is also the Hobbs 80cotton/20poly. ...

    My favorite is also the Hobbs 80cotton/20poly. It quilts easily hand or machine, drapes nicely and isn't as heavy as warm & natural. I have used w&n on several quilts, but it is a little more...
    Forum: Main
    03-04-2010, 06:46 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 5,431
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    First of all when I started quilting years ago I...

    First of all when I started quilting years ago I was told by a long time quilter that it's actually a good thing to have many quilts in various stages (except for the I hate it and won't touch it...
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2010, 02:38 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 9,947
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I think it's ok to hand quilt, machine quilt...

    I think it's ok to hand quilt, machine quilt yourself or pay someone else to do it - whatever pleases you or fits with the use of the quilt. On the US West Coast I paid $105 for a 95"x95" quilt in...
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2010, 06:24 AM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 8,876
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    To avoid the seam bulk, put non-bias strips...

    To avoid the seam bulk, put non-bias strips together with 45 degree instead of straight seam (lay two strip ends face together with one end on right and the other end on top, sew the 45 degree from...
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2010, 05:41 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 5,600
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I have used most, but come back to the water...

    I have used most, but come back to the water dissolving qult marking pen - it stays on until you spritz it. If you mark too heavy it might take more spritzing. Just be sure you spritz it off BEFORE...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2010, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 18,049
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    Scrappy quilts are the best thing to bring the...

    Scrappy quilts are the best thing to bring the stash back into control. It seems any and all fabrics, no matter how "ugly" will always turn out colorful and cute.
    My current project is to use up...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2010, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 8,574
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    Considering the limited space I have in my quilt...

    Considering the limited space I have in my quilt room, this seems an ideal solution. I do have one question. Has anyone tried this method and entered quilts into juried shows & if so, how did it...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2010, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 7,445
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I usually buy fabric, but have purchased a strip...

    I usually buy fabric, but have purchased a strip quilt kit from LQS then added more fabric to make the small quilt bigger. Had good success. Just remember if you do this, kit is unwashed, so any...
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2010, 03:28 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,006
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I agree, it's a personal preference. I prewash...

    I agree, it's a personal preference. I prewash everything except precut purchases. I don't pink, sew, etc the edges - just toss the fabric in the machine with a color catcher and have the scissors...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2010, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 6,405
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I made the mistake of using a sheet for backing...

    I made the mistake of using a sheet for backing when I first started quilting. If you are going to machine quilt, it's probably ok. However, if you are hand quilting, avoid sheets for backing -...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2010, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 89
    Views: 14,902
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    It's great for backing a child's or tv watching...

    It's great for backing a child's or tv watching quilt - so soft and cuddly. I prewash. I made my husband what he calls his favorite "love quilt" with 8" blocks of flannel on front and back (one...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2010, 11:08 AM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 8,574
    Posted By Happy Travelin

    I have found you do not need to have multiple...

    I have found you do not need to have multiple tables to baste or pin your quilts. It helps if you can get to a long table, but not necessary. Just layer the quilt, placing the middle on the table...
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