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    Forum: Main
    Yesterday, 05:31 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 371
    Posted By Dedemac

    I use thimble pads and T.J's Quilk quilter. I...

    I use thimble pads and T.J's Quilk quilter. I have never been able to wear a normal thimble, and I love the spoon.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIPN_kZcDCY Spoon
    Thimblepads...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-16-2026, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 647
    Posted By Dedemac

    Awesome job!! It is bright and cheery, looks like...

    Awesome job!! It is bright and cheery, looks like spring. I still have the last 3 blocks to make, thanks for the inspiration to get back to mine.
    03-16-2026, 04:16 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,183
    Posted By Dedemac

    M-fay - do you want the paper piece pattern or...

    M-fay - do you want the paper piece pattern or the resize of the blocks to get it to a 6.5 inch block? All of our blocks are looking great. Today will be a sewing day since we are still recovering...
    03-09-2026, 09:32 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,183
    Posted By Dedemac

    I decided not to get out the Featherweight, I...

    I decided not to get out the Featherweight, I managed to use the one ziz-zag machine I have and did the paper piecing this morning. I like the completed block and will probably create a file for the...
    03-09-2026, 09:18 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,160
    Posted By Dedemac

    I had success!! I printed the block on news print...

    I had success!! I printed the block on news print at 6 1/2 inches. I pieced the center four patch then started adding the corners. One short strip of 3 inch wide fabric for each color. I could...
    03-09-2026, 05:12 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,183
    Posted By Dedemac

    I'm in the mood to sew this block today, but have...

    I'm in the mood to sew this block today, but have to breakout one of my other machines. My "Monkey wards" machine broke it's belt last week and I had no spares. Found out that I had swiped the belt...
    03-03-2026, 01:39 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,183
    Posted By Dedemac

    I was able to print a 6 inch template on some...

    I was able to print a 6 inch template on some doodle paper. I figure I will make a 4 patch then do paper piecing to make this one. Since I have only seen 12.5 patterns.
    03-03-2026, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,183
    Posted By Dedemac

    Yes!! I will have fun resizing it to a 6 inch...

    Yes!!
    I will have fun resizing it to a 6 inch block. :shock: This block is also called Monkey Wrench and has been on my try a block list.

    https://www.quilterscache.com/M/MonkeyWrenchBlock.html
    02-18-2026, 04:50 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,860
    Posted By Dedemac

    Everyone's blocks look great! They are all...

    Everyone's blocks look great! They are all different, but still are all hearts. I have no firm plans for mine yet, it will probably go into the orphan quilt that I am still collecting the blocks.
    02-15-2026, 12:30 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,860
    Posted By Dedemac

    Nice blocks everyone!! Here is what I did with a...

    Nice blocks everyone!! Here is what I did with a crumb heart. I think I may frame it with a narrow border just to keep the heart floating. It's sitting on a blue fabric so the white shows up.
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2026, 01:22 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,404
    Posted By Dedemac

    Husband voted for C I love B. No sewing until at...

    Husband voted for C I love B. No sewing until at least Sunday, we're enjoying the warmth and sun in Florida before heading back to Minnesota.
    Forum: Main
    02-09-2026, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 3,981
    Posted By Dedemac

    Heather thank you for the VQW not a lot done, but...

    Heather thank you for the VQW not a lot done, but some. Half way to Florida, strange being able to look at the internet while in the air.
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2026, 02:38 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 3,981
    Posted By Dedemac

    It's 4:30 and hubby had things that he wanted to...

    It's 4:30 and hubby had things that he wanted to do, which ended up involving me. :( So no machine sewing today. I guess I'll just work on stitching down the binding on a lap quilt tonight, it's...
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2026, 07:20 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 3,981
    Posted By Dedemac

    I am going to try and finish one block that is up...

    I am going to try and finish one block that is up on my design wall today. Just to keep me from thinking about my early flight tomorrow. We fly to Florida and will be back home on Saturday. Our high...
    02-04-2026, 12:39 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,371
    Posted By Dedemac

    M-fay - Here is my finished 6.5 inch crumb block....

    M-fay - Here is my finished 6.5 inch crumb block. I can't wait to see what you come up with for your sister.

    I put some blue fabric behind it so it would show up on my design wall
    02-02-2026, 06:30 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,371
    Posted By Dedemac

    M-fay - I just randomly sew my small scraps...

    M-fay - I just randomly sew my small scraps together to make fabric big enough to use. I usually end up with a 4.5 or 6.5 inch square. The red scraps are what I'm working on now and the picture of my...
    02-01-2026, 09:36 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,371
    Posted By Dedemac

    Fun!!! I think I'm going to do a mix of...

    Fun!!! I think I'm going to do a mix of techniques. I love to make crumb blocks, and the Crazy heart on the Peacemealquilts looks great. I'll make two rectangles of crumbs then paper piece the...
    01-29-2026, 12:56 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 3,772
    Posted By Dedemac

    Patricej Do you have a new block picked out for...

    Patricej Do you have a new block picked out for Sunday???? Any hints?
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2026, 05:10 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,121
    Posted By Dedemac

    I have a question for anyone who has a Q16 or...

    I have a question for anyone who has a Q16 or Q20. How reliable is it? I am looking at getting a mid arm sit down, but we are also moving to a more remote area so any repair techs will be over an...
    Forum: Main
    01-24-2026, 06:54 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 887
    Posted By Dedemac

    When I worked with ties, I had better luck using...

    When I worked with ties, I had better luck using starch to stiffen the ties. Then applied the interfering after the block was sewn. Some of them were too thick to work with when I put the interfacing...
    Forum: Main
    01-23-2026, 12:52 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 4,840
    Posted By Dedemac

    I know I'm a little behind the time, but here is...

    I know I'm a little behind the time, but here is the quilt that got to my quilter today. Also the two blocks for the new BOM here on the QB. Thanks Heather, I will see everyone in March, we fly back...
    01-23-2026, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 3,772
    Posted By Dedemac

    I have a pad of kids drawing paper, and was told...

    I have a pad of kids drawing paper, and was told that will work in my printer. It's nice and light, I just have not gotten around to cutting it to the correct size. You can also buy special paper for...
    01-22-2026, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 4,696
    Posted By Dedemac

    I realized why my two blocks look different. When...

    I realized why my two blocks look different. When I marked the paper with the color placement, since Generations didn't label the blocks well. I marked them looking at the sewing side, and PP is 180...
    01-22-2026, 06:41 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 3,772
    Posted By Dedemac

    I realized why my two blocks look different. ...

    I realized why my two blocks look different. When I marked the paper with the color placement, since Generations didn't label the blocks well. I marked them looking at the sewing side, and PP is 180...
    01-21-2026, 10:58 AM
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