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    Forum: Main
    07-22-2011, 10:57 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,573
    Posted By California Girl

    Thanks, Connie. I'll check it out online. :)

    Thanks, Connie. I'll check it out online. :)
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2011, 08:57 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,573
    Posted By California Girl

    Thanks to everyone for your input. It seems like...

    Thanks to everyone for your input. It seems like such a waste to throw them out but I certainly don't want to waste fabric. I appreciate the tip about Harbor Freight. I just have to find one in my...
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 08:57 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 8,429
    Posted By California Girl

    Beautiful.

    Beautiful.
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 08:52 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,573
    Posted By California Girl

    Can anyone recommend a good rotary blade...

    Can anyone recommend a good rotary blade sharpener? I'm in the market for one and have seen the ones by TrueCut but have never heard of anyone using one. I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks...
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2011, 05:41 PM
    Replies: 199
    Views: 17,727
    Posted By California Girl

    Welcome from So Cal!

    Welcome from So Cal!
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2011, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 156
    Views: 15,682
    Posted By California Girl

    Find your local quilting shops and join a class...

    Find your local quilting shops and join a class to learn the basics. Welcome from Southern California!
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2011, 10:45 PM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 16,502
    Posted By California Girl

    I take out each one I want and put them...

    I take out each one I want and put them individually in gallon ziplock bags. Mark them on the outside of the bag with the quilt pattern name and where it came from(magazine information) and put them...
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2011, 10:39 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,207
    Posted By California Girl

    I'd buy it for that. What cute fabric!

    I'd buy it for that. What cute fabric!
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2011, 10:37 PM
    Replies: 276
    Views: 30,989
    Posted By California Girl

    I'm new to quilting but it helps me not get so...

    I'm new to quilting but it helps me not get so stiff and tired to get away from it and do a bit of cleaning and come back with fresh eyes and hands. The quilting helps me sing through the housework....
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2011, 10:19 PM
    Replies: 81
    Views: 5,905
    Posted By California Girl

    Yes but don't put much personal stuff on there. I...

    Yes but don't put much personal stuff on there. I do post quilt pictures for family and friends to see and sometimes have made a quilting friend in the process. I'm on it every day just to check...
    Forum: Main
    03-06-2011, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,063
    Posted By California Girl

    Thanks bunches for the help!. Both sites look...

    Thanks bunches for the help!. Both sites look great. I really appreciate the information and your kindness. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Forum: Main
    03-05-2011, 04:44 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,063
    Posted By California Girl

    I'm looking for a quilting guild in North Orange...

    I'm looking for a quilting guild in North Orange County to join to have a regular place to learn and grow as a quilt artist. Can anyone out there point me in a direction to search? Thanks bunches!
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    03-04-2011, 04:40 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 1,479
    Posted By California Girl

    What a wonderful welcome! Thanks to everyone...

    What a wonderful welcome! Thanks to everyone from all over the world. We are certainly a family of quilters. I'm looking forward to learning from you and sharing with you. It's nice to know you are...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    03-04-2011, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 1,479
    Posted By California Girl

    Hi Gayle, I'm in North OC but worked in...

    Hi Gayle,

    I'm in North OC but worked in Mission Viejo for 10 years. That's about 45 minutes from where I live.
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    03-03-2011, 10:29 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 1,479
    Posted By California Girl

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself and...

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself and say how great this blog is for a newbie like me. I've only been quilting for a year but can't even breathe now without having fabric inmy hands....
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 182
    Views: 15,303
    Posted By California Girl

    Listening to music is so relaxing and allows me...

    Listening to music is so relaxing and allows me to forget everything else but the quilting. I play the type of music that goes with the quilt, Josh Grobin, 5th Dimension, Phil Collins, Christian....
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 06:20 PM
    Replies: 121
    Views: 18,869
    Posted By California Girl

    I use spools to wrap my binding or bits of trim...

    I use spools to wrap my binding or bits of trim until I need them.
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 06:30 PM
    Replies: 130
    Views: 13,684
    Posted By California Girl

    I share our family room with my DH and our dog,...

    I share our family room with my DH and our dog, Teddy. I have half and he has half for a media room. He can watch TV or movies and I can quilt and since we are not able to spend much time together,...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-24-2011, 11:12 AM
    Replies: 368
    Views: 22,565
    Posted By California Girl

    Beautiful! What size is this going to be finished?

    Beautiful! What size is this going to be finished?
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 11:10 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,071
    Posted By California Girl

    What treasures! Love the vintage books. So many...

    What treasures! Love the vintage books. So many old ideas are new again.
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 11:07 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,413
    Posted By California Girl

    Congrats! A prize of fabric would be the bright...

    Congrats! A prize of fabric would be the bright spot in my week! Hope you are back on your feet soon.
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,052
    Posted By California Girl

    Great job. I tried to do the same thing but ended...

    Great job. I tried to do the same thing but ended up attaching my loose flannel to the curtain rod over the window because I have no room for a large board. Love the press board.
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 10:56 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 8,251
    Posted By California Girl

    It's easier when you work with narrow borders to...

    It's easier when you work with narrow borders to put them all together and then attach a larger border to the main quilt top. But there's no wrong way, just what works better for you.
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 10:29 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 8,251
    Posted By California Girl

    I sew the borders together and then to the...

    I sew the borders together and then to the quilt. It gives me better stability and control. I've done it on all my quilts irregardless of corner type.
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