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    Forum: Main
    12-09-2012, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 86
    Views: 12,495
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    I am making a few sets of Christmas Tree Cloth...

    I am making a few sets of Christmas Tree Cloth Napkins, but making them in the half circle size instead of a full circle. I'm using 'wine' novelty fabric instead of Christmas fabric. Got the pattern...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-24-2012, 03:08 AM
    Replies: 91
    Views: 11,812
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    I have made that pattern several times for...

    I have made that pattern several times for wedding gifts. However, your fabric choices are WAY more beautiful than any I have made. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am now inspired to try this...
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2012, 03:22 AM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 14,675
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    My Janome Gem manual says to insert thread...

    My Janome Gem manual says to insert thread through the hole and hold the 'tail' for a few turns. My new Bernina manual advises the wrap technique. I usually follow the manual instructions.
    Forum: Pictures
    12-17-2011, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 120
    Views: 13,191
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Your quilt is amazing! You are very creative and...

    Your quilt is amazing! You are very creative and your daughter is lucky! Hope she displays it where many people can see and appreciate it!
    Forum: Pictures
    08-29-2011, 03:53 AM
    Replies: 74
    Views: 10,664
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    That is really cute and so practical! Thanks for...

    That is really cute and so practical! Thanks for sharing.
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2011, 04:46 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 11,972
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    I use the rectangular plastic containers with...

    I use the rectangular plastic containers with clear lids from Chinese "take-out" for storing many sewing items. One contains all my markers and pigma pens, another one contains items for hand sewing,...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-05-2011, 05:15 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 10,652
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    The quilt is wonderful! You gave me a great idea....

    The quilt is wonderful! You gave me a great idea. Our son was in the Marine Corps for 10 years and is now in the Army. I made him a quillow years ago with the Marine Corps fabric. Now I think I...
    Forum: Main
    07-03-2011, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 199
    Views: 15,948
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    me too. I like to listen to spy thrillers and...

    me too. I like to listen to spy thrillers and murder mysteries. But if I'm calculating, sometimes I turn off the CD player for a few minutes, to avoid mistakes (learned by experience :cry: )
    Forum: Main
    07-02-2011, 02:46 PM
    Replies: 111
    Views: 16,534
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Thank you very much. This might be the only site...

    Thank you very much. This might be the only site I'll ever need for patterns!!
    Forum: Pictures
    06-15-2011, 01:05 PM
    Replies: 97
    Views: 9,807
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    It's really beautiful!! I'm wondering, did you...

    It's really beautiful!! I'm wondering, did you use batting or was the minkee backing enough? If you did use batting, which type did you use? Again, it's really a wonderful quilt!
    Forum: Pictures
    06-06-2011, 05:30 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 9,390
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    VERY nice. Our son was in the Marine Corps also. ...

    VERY nice. Our son was in the Marine Corps also.
    Thank you for including the link to the pattern.
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2011, 07:26 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 11,053
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    We downsized almost 5 years ago and are now in a...

    We downsized almost 5 years ago and are now in a 2 bed room condo. The second bedroom is for sewing and guests. We decided to get a murphy bed with cabinets (for stash) and bookcases on either side....
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2011, 03:07 AM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 10,170
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    We are heading that way next Wed for a short...

    We are heading that way next Wed for a short visit. Thanks so much for the suggestions. I was also told of a store called Cedar Lane Dry Goods in New Holland, PA. I'm told it's the best place/prices...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-28-2011, 03:58 AM
    Replies: 280
    Views: 20,987
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Your space is wonderful!! And so...

    Your space is wonderful!! And so organized!!!!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    03-03-2011, 03:53 AM
    Replies: 187
    Views: 21,862
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    A few years ago, I got to a point where I could...

    A few years ago, I got to a point where I could not find fabric and patterns that I was sure I had in my stash. It was very disorganized. I asked 3 of my quilting friends to help me one afternoon. I...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-19-2011, 03:32 AM
    Replies: 266
    Views: 18,149
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Same here!! :D[/quote] Ditto. Love the combo...

    Same here!! :D[/quote]

    Ditto. Love the combo and would never have thought to use 2 colors for the center. Thanks for the idea!
    Forum: Main
    12-31-2010, 03:11 AM
    Replies: 173
    Views: 20,798
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    I use my scraps when I make coasters and snap...

    I use my scraps when I make coasters and snap bags.
    Forum: Pictures
    12-29-2010, 03:57 AM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 18,104
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Your quilt is gorgeous. Storm at Sea is in my top...

    Your quilt is gorgeous. Storm at Sea is in my top 10, maybe top 5 favorite quilt patterns. The vivid colors are high energy and stunning. Thanks for sharing.
    Forum: Main
    12-26-2010, 03:28 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,566
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    May I ask, how many strands of pearl cotton do...

    May I ask, how many strands of pearl cotton do you use to tie each knot?
    Forum: Pictures
    12-23-2010, 11:06 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 8,057
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    How about "A square of a different...

    How about "A square of a different color"?
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2010, 10:57 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 5,428
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    I signed up for a class in Feb-March to make a...

    I signed up for a class in Feb-March to make a jacket from a sweat shirt. It's something I have wanted to do for a long time.
    I also need to make gift quilts for a new baby (due in a few days) and...
    Forum: Main
    12-19-2010, 04:40 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 12,539
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    Someone once told me that any iron will last...

    Someone once told me that any iron will last forever, if you don't put water in it. After throwing out many irons, I tried this. I'm using a cheap panasonic with auto shut-off & cord winder reel. I...
    Forum: Main
    12-13-2010, 07:07 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 25,139
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    This happened when my long armer was quilting one...

    This happened when my long armer was quilting one of my quilts. She called me immediately and she was really devestated. She asked if I could bring my fabric scaps to her so she could pick out the...
    Forum: Pictures
    12-13-2010, 06:55 AM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 11,292
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    A great start. Go PATS!!

    A great start. Go PATS!!
    Forum: Pictures
    12-13-2010, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 13,645
    Posted By Yankee Quilter

    That is SO clever and nicely stitched. A very...

    That is SO clever and nicely stitched. A very good match to the mug. Great idea for a special gift.
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