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Fabric and DH update
DH took the fabric back and got more. Found out they desided they knew more than him when he got the first batch. THIS TIME HE picked it out and as usual he did an awesome job. Still got more than I...
 
Fabric for curtains
OK, having a moment here - drapery fabric, that is for curtain making isn't it? Sorry, for the daft question, had a migraine this morning and brain is still fuzzy. I'm dreaming of making curtains for...
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OT: Cya next week
Everybody be good, quilt a lot or play with fabric a lot. Or look at it online. ;) I'll be back next week and a very busy week it will be. I have a crazy quilt class the day after I get back. I'm...
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An Interesting American Indian Cherokee Sewing Pattern
It's rare to see a native Cherokee pattern. I just saw one while browsing the web and want to share with you. Do you like this one? - posted at:...
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Quilters contribute comforting touch of home to veterans, others
Quilters contribute comforting touch of home to veterans, others {EXCERPT} DeSoto Appeal -- Henry Bailey Kirby, 71, is the widow of a career Navy man. we're sewing them for the Veterans Administration...
 
Testing Fabric
I know that you can take a sample of fabric and burn it with a lighter to determine what it is but I have forgotten what the end results are. Anyone remember? Burns....it's NOT cotton. HELP!!!!! Cindy...
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Black fabric
Hi everyone! I'm coming out of lurkdom to ask a question :) I love reading the group and learn so much from you all. I'm a bit shy about posting much though...will try to be better in the future! My...
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tidying up the back of a top before quilting
Dear all, Quilt police aside, how much do you tidy up (for lack of better phrase) the back of your tops before layering and quilting? I've finished a top which has a lot of (somewhat) bias edges....
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HELP!! Dead mouse odor
I haven't been into my fabric storage area in the sauna in a few days. When I walked into the sauna tonight, I was hit in the face with the unmistakable smell of dead mouse. Groan. I'm leaving...
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Quilts for a good cause
My Quilting Guild has been busy again. We are making quilts for all the beds in a new Battered Women's shelter that is being built in Reading, PA. For years we have provided a smaller quilt for every...
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BREAK THRU
I have finally broken thru my quilters block. DH is getting my the little fabric I need for the quilt I am going to make. They are having Mikeaid for my nephew on Nov 20th and I am going to make a...
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Quilters make stockings for military families
Quilters make stockings for military families {EXCERPT} Republican & Herald -- leslie Richardson This year, they chose to donate all their time and talents to the military. "We chose the military...
 
OT: where are my posts going?
I've commented on quite a few threads lately, but most of those comments are just not showing up. I get the nice yellow 'your post was received' notice, but I think it's lying. Is anyone else having...
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Quilted elephant
I have finally finished the Rumpled Quilt Skins elephant for Aaron. is made in yellow flannel and is so soft and cuddly that DS2 doesn't want him to leave. Now I am making this changing bag for DD/DGS...
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OTHER sewing spaces
The thread on sewing spaces has been such a joy. I love to see the places where you create. NOW. What about the 'other' spaces you've encroached? Where do you slip in just a little or a lot so you...
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