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    01-21-2012, 11:38 AM
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    Posted By cola410

    I am spending the weekend organizing my sewing...

    I am spending the weekend organizing my sewing area. I have a sewing desk with 3 drawers and a cabinet, plus 2 or 3 of the plastic storage drawer towers from Walmart. I had a box of scraps that was...
    01-21-2012, 08:34 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2,365
    Posted By cola410

    scrap swaps?

    Hey everyone! I was reorganizing my scraps last night and was thinking about maybe starting a scrap trade. It's just an idea at this point, but I'm curious how many would be interested?

    Thanks, ...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-21-2012, 08:32 AM
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    Posted By cola410

    those are so neat! I have a spool/apple core...

    those are so neat! I have a spool/apple core scrap quilt in progress in my head. :)
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2012, 10:16 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,232
    Posted By cola410

    I have some solid 1/4 flats to use but those will...

    I have some solid 1/4 flats to use but those will most likely be used on thr flowers and dresden centers. I will post fabric requirements in the morning if that will help. Thanks!
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2012, 07:39 PM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 7,156
    Posted By cola410

    Make sure you aren't pulling your fabric through...

    Make sure you aren't pulling your fabric through and you're letting the feed dogs pull it through, just guide it. :) I don't change the stitch at all, but try using chip clips or clothes pins to roll...
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2012, 07:27 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,232
    Posted By cola410

    How to change the size without big borders?

    I have a pattern from McCall's Quilting Quick Quilts issue Sept 2002. It is called Aunt Lizzie's scrap bag. It give a quilt with a finished size of 60.5 x 72.5. I'd like to make it to fit my queen...
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2012, 06:58 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,183
    Posted By cola410

    I just have to say I love this!!! I bet it'd look...

    I just have to say I love this!!! I bet it'd look really neat in black and whites too! :)
    Forum: Pictures
    01-15-2012, 08:40 AM
    Replies: 141
    Views: 15,473
    Posted By cola410

    Oh my goodness!! I love it!! I really like how...

    Oh my goodness!! I love it!! I really like how you made diagonal 'strips' using similar colors. It makes it very rainbow-y. :) I must say, this is one I'm going to have to try!!
    Forum: Pictures
    01-15-2012, 08:38 AM
    Replies: 111
    Views: 11,154
    Posted By cola410

    No kidding!! Me too!! They look beautiful and I'm...

    No kidding!! Me too!! They look beautiful and I'm sure whoever is lucky enough to get them will love them. I especially like #3. I need to get my pinwheel flower quilt done so I can post pictures...
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2012, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 104
    Views: 9,666
    Posted By cola410

    I'm more a fan of the tan. Or if I may recommend,...

    I'm more a fan of the tan. Or if I may recommend, I think a light gray would look nice and give the blocks something to pop out against. :)
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2012, 10:20 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,934
    Posted By cola410

    GrannieAnnie: i have a detachable shower hose,...

    GrannieAnnie: i have a detachable shower hose, could i use the pressure from that to agitate and rinse the quilt good?
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2012, 08:10 PM
    Replies: 137
    Views: 25,780
    Posted By cola410

    fabric seems to be as good as anywhere, selection...

    fabric seems to be as good as anywhere, selection could be better, but what can you expect from a department store that doesn't specialize in crafts? I just bought some pre-quilted panels for baby...
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2012, 08:01 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,934
    Posted By cola410

    Question How to wash/clean these quilts?

    Okay, so here's the basics: I bought two quilts at an estate sale this afternoon, and I don't know how clean they are. They smell a bit musty/old, so I'd like to launder them before I use them. But...
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2012, 07:51 PM
    Replies: 168
    Views: 11,909
    Posted By cola410

    between 2 and 3...I try to be as perfect as...

    between 2 and 3...I try to be as perfect as possible, but perfection is a losing battle. :) And my stuff is definitely everywhere!! I have two plastic storage towers full, and couple lugs, a sewing...
    01-14-2012, 07:26 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 3,831
    Posted By cola410

    Awesome! I always love free quilt patterns! I...

    Awesome! I always love free quilt patterns! I just dropped about $50 on quilt patterns on ebay. :) Oh well, I'm only 19, so I guess I still have plenty of time to make them all. haha. :) Thanks for...
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