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    Forum: Main
    01-21-2012, 04:36 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 5,252
    Posted By mades

    I like it without a border!

    I like it without a border!
    Forum: Main
    11-04-2011, 06:24 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 10,136
    Posted By mades

    I need help in making a neat border on a hexagon table topper.

    Square mitered corners are easy for me now but any other angle is troublesome! Would a bias strip be better than a
    straight of the grain strip?
    Forum: Pictures
    10-16-2011, 02:47 PM
    Replies: 188
    Views: 13,200
    Posted By mades

    The blocks are beautiful!

    The blocks are beautiful!
    Forum: Main
    10-15-2011, 04:52 PM
    Replies: 136
    Views: 14,127
    Posted By mades

    I have a Bernina 640 and am still learning its...

    I have a Bernina 640 and am still learning its many uses!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-14-2011, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 897
    Views: 91,248
    Posted By mades

    Former Woman Marine, retired K-12 Reading...

    Former Woman Marine, retired K-12 Reading Specialist, mother of five, grandmother of 10, GreatGrandmother of 9,soon to be 11.
    Forum: Main
    09-30-2011, 06:51 PM
    Replies: 173
    Views: 19,008
    Posted By mades

    I found some hand exercises on the internet that...

    I found some hand exercises on the internet that helped me. The information came from the University of Oklahoma Orthopaedic & reconstructive Research Foundation.
    Forum: Main
    09-18-2011, 12:29 PM
    Replies: 81
    Views: 13,174
    Posted By mades

    I used some large black rickrack as a border...

    I used some large black rickrack as a border around a photo for a granddaughter and her family to make a pillow for her other grandmother. The rickrack was half under the picture cut into a circle...
    Forum: Main
    08-20-2011, 11:24 AM
    Replies: 235
    Views: 17,796
    Posted By mades

    Always! But I never thought of using the leaders...

    Always! But I never thought of using the leaders and enders as actual blocks for a scrappy quilt. Guess I'll go right away and cut some 2 inch squares before I forget this practical idea!
    Forum: Main
    08-08-2011, 05:04 PM
    Replies: 222
    Views: 19,175
    Posted By mades

    I am 88 and use my computer and quilt. I...

    I am 88 and use my computer and quilt. I probably was about 10 when I started sewing in 4H.
    I feel very fortunate to have good health, many friends and a wonderful family. My oldest daughter and...
    Forum: Main
    06-24-2011, 04:27 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 13,086
    Posted By mades

    I have three. One is the antique clothes rack...

    I have three. One is the antique clothes rack that was my mothers. It is larger than any newer ones I have seen recently. It holds an antique quilt and serves as sort of a room divider in the...
    Forum: Main
    05-23-2011, 05:05 PM
    Replies: 197
    Views: 17,472
    Posted By mades

    Try something new. I am 88 and on Friday went to...

    Try something new. I am 88 and on Friday went to a workshop on using photos in a Crazy Patch Quilt Workshop that was very freeform. On Saturday I used the strategies I learned to make a 6 inch...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2011, 04:51 PM
    Replies: 113
    Views: 10,586
    Posted By mades

    Feedsack dresses were not my favorite thing. ...

    Feedsack dresses were not my favorite thing. Other mothers did not sew! To this day I have not bought any of the repro fabrics except for one fat quarter I am putting in a quilt I am making for MY...
    Forum: Main
    04-17-2011, 05:14 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,770
    Posted By mades

    What is back basting? Thanks!

    What is back basting? Thanks!
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2011, 07:35 PM
    Replies: 118
    Views: 12,545
    Posted By mades

    I was in the Marine Corps also. I am over one...

    I was in the Marine Corps also. I am over one third of the way on my quilt for MY bed. It will have 143 six inch blocks. Each block will be different but with some repetition of fabrics. My...
    Forum: Main
    03-07-2011, 06:17 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 821
    Posted By mades

    Does anyone have a Bernina and a Mac? I need...

    Does anyone have a Bernina and a Mac? I need help.
    Forum: Main
    02-18-2011, 08:02 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,562
    Posted By mades

    Yes, I mean 1/4 inch sashing. Thankns for ...

    Yes, I mean 1/4 inch sashing.

    Thankns for reminding of starch.
    Forum: Main
    02-18-2011, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,562
    Posted By mades

    One-fourth inch sashing!

    One-fourth inch sashing!
    Forum: Main
    02-18-2011, 05:37 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,562
    Posted By mades

    I am making 143 blue and white six inch blocks...

    I am making 143 blue and white six inch blocks for a quilt/comforter for MY bed. I would like to use 1/4 inch sashing (to look like grouting). Most people grimace when I mention it. Is it that...
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