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Forum: Main

08-07-2009, 05:44 AM

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what time of the day do you get the most sewing/quilting done?

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Posted By sed823

Oh, there's supposed to be a particular time? I...

Oh, there's supposed to be a particular time? I live alone, so I have no obligations to anyone else on a daily basis. I can sew from the time I get up until I go to bed if I like. I have learned...

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Replies: 216

What is the silliest thing you did while quilting?

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Posted By sed823

This is hilarious. I guess I've done nearly all...

This is hilarious. I guess I've done nearly all of these except sew my finger or needle threader with my machine, cut myself with the rotary cutter, or have a mishap with a wringer washer. I...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

08-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Replies: 16

Welcome Red Robin!!!

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Posted By sed823

Welcome Red Robin from Sharon in Texas

Welcome Red Robin from Sharon in Texas

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 02:28 PM

Replies: 81

Is anyone else disappointed with Quilter's Newsletter Magazine these days?

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Posted By sed823

I have only one subscription to a quilting...

I have only one subscription to a quilting magazine but get Quilters Newsletter from my mother-in-law when she finishes with it. I feel like a 3 year old when I look through most quilting magazines:...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

08-02-2009, 02:24 PM

Replies: 23

New from Iowa

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Posted By sed823

Welcome from Texas (from another Sharon)

Welcome from Texas (from another Sharon)

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 12:04 PM

Replies: 11

My first attempt at Paper piecing

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Posted By sed823

I buy vellum at a paper supply store. ...

I buy vellum at a paper supply store. Specifically, I buy UV/ULTRA II TRANSLUCENT PRINTING PAPER (radiant white). A ream (500 sheets) costs about $11 - $16. That's cheaper than the paper in 20...

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 11:54 AM

Replies: 18

How much to pay a sewing or quilting tutor?

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Posted By sed823

Check your local public library. Mine has tons...

Check your local public library. Mine has tons of books on quilting which might be helpful. Look for the ones for beginners. Most helpful to me when I started a little over 2 years ago was a class...

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 11:36 AM

Replies: 23

Have you ever started a quilt and hated to sew on it?

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Posted By sed823

Yes, I have two in my WIP box that I can't muster...

Yes, I have two in my WIP box that I can't muster interest to get back to. They are not promised to anybody, so the only guilt is my own for wasting good fabric and many hours if I never get back to...

Forum: Main

08-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Replies: 75

How many "Works-in-Progress" do you normally work on at a time?

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Posted By sed823

The first couple of years I quilted, I worked on...

The first couple of years I quilted, I worked on one project at a time unless I had another in the works in a class. Now I have one pieced project, at least one applique project, and one hand...

Forum: Main

07-27-2009, 04:14 PM

Replies: 70

Just had to share...

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Posted By sed823

Beautiful block! Good for you!

Beautiful block! Good for you!

Forum: Main

07-20-2009, 08:11 AM

Replies: 4

paper piecing patterns?

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Posted By sed823

Try www.quilterscache.com. She has thousands of...

Try www.quilterscache.com. She has thousands of free patterns. They are clearly labeled whether they are all paper piecing or part paper piecing. Also graded by level of difficulty. I print the...

Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week

07-18-2009, 05:47 PM

Replies: 27

Baltimore Album - March Block - Pictures

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Posted By sed823

I'm new to website this week and just found the...

I'm new to website this week and just found the BOM suggestion and link. Did anybody download and save the first block templates and outline that they can email to those of us who missed them. I...

Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week

07-18-2009, 05:22 PM

Replies: 33

Baltimore Album Block 2 - Pictures

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Posted By sed823

I'm new to the website. Is it too late to get...

I'm new to the website. Is it too late to get prior block(s)?

Forum: Main

07-18-2009, 05:18 PM

Replies: 33

Question about doing the quilting part

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Posted By sed823

forgot to tell you I love your first quilt. ...

forgot to tell you I love your first quilt. Great colors and block selection.

Forum: Main

07-18-2009, 05:16 PM

Replies: 33

Question about doing the quilting part

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Posted By sed823

I took a class for $25 at a quilt shop. Brought...

I took a class for $25 at a quilt shop. Brought home lots of samples and ideas. I believe the main thing about quilting on a sewing machine is PRACTICE so you can learn to regulate your stitch...

Forum: Main

07-18-2009, 04:02 PM

Replies: 18

What Quilt Design Software do you have/like?

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Posted By sed823

The EQ6 has a website with videos of what it can...

The EQ6 has a website with videos of what it can do and how. There's a help icon on the toolbar too. I don't own it but just researched it yesterday on the net. Spoke with several in chat room...

Forum: Pictures

07-17-2009, 03:03 PM

Replies: 77

Progress

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Posted By sed823

This is beautiful, and I love the colors. You...

This is beautiful, and I love the colors. You must finished the project and post a picture before March rolls around again! Would love to see it. Thanks for sharing.

Forum: Pictures

07-17-2009, 03:00 PM

Replies: 101

A manly sort of quilt that I made for myself

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Posted By sed823

Great quilt. First, I have to say I love to see...

Great quilt. First, I have to say I love to see men who are man enough to quilt. And I don't even BUY plaids and stripes. I don't want to have to try to align them. I even shy away from...

Forum: Pictures

07-17-2009, 02:55 PM

Replies: 53

Teddy Bear Quilt

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Posted By sed823

We have a group at our church who make quilts for...

We have a group at our church who make quilts for the local children's hospital. They just don't compare to yours (they are just the squares like the lower part of your quilt and tied). Yours is so...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

07-17-2009, 02:51 PM

Replies: 29

New here, but long time quilter

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Posted By sed823

Welcome from South Texas. My name is Sharon,...

Welcome from South Texas. My name is Sharon, and I've been a member one day longer than you and have already learned some great tips. Chat room can be addictive. Have wanted to hand piece and...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

07-17-2009, 02:47 PM

Replies: 36

New member

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Posted By sed823

I've been here one day longer than you! My name...

I've been here one day longer than you! My name is Sharon, and I live in Corpus Christi, Texas. Have a few unfinished projects (those are the ones I "need to get back to") and two projects in the...

Forum: Pictures

07-17-2009, 02:44 PM

Replies: 30

My first Stack-n-Whack

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Posted By sed823

It's lovely, and I'm so glad you got it...

It's lovely, and I'm so glad you got it assembled. I took a Stack and Whack class over a year ago (drove 75 miles each way to take that class) and still haven't finished the "squares." It's in my...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

07-16-2009, 01:53 PM

Replies: 26

another new one from Texas

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Posted By sed823

thanks all for warm welcome. fun website. tried...

thanks all for warm welcome. fun website. tried chat session for a few minutes. lovely people. as for photos requested, I'll work on that. Have a great day/evening.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

07-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Replies: 26

another new one from Texas

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Posted By sed823

Corpus Christi, but born in Arkansas!

Corpus Christi, but born in Arkansas!

Forum: Introduce Yourself

07-16-2009, 09:28 AM

Replies: 26

another new one from Texas

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