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OT (maybe) scrap fabric project - baskets
Hello! A local quilt shop held a class yesterday making baskets from fabric scraps and clothesline- and it was Great! You use very thin strips so you can use up what you might otherwise throw away....
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16 years ago
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free placement patterns
Those are adorable - thanks for posting them. I'm going to have to remember to check the site every month for more patterns. Pauline Northern California
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16 years ago
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rolling sewing machine tote
I am wondering what you all think is a good price for a rolling tote for a sewing machine. I have the 6600P which is a little longer than say a Bernina so I can't use the tote I use for my Bernina...
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16 years ago
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Australia Ladies
Waving hand wildly! This is the wrong time of the day to be asking this and since I need it tomorrow, I probably won't get an answer. And it's all my fault because I've known for a month that I need...
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16 years ago
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Picasa site for crochet
Does anyone have a picasa site with crochet patterns on it to share? Thank you and Happy New Year Bobe
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16 years ago
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Finishing edges of Grandmother's Flower Garden
I am attaching a border on an English paper pieced wall hanging. How do I finish the outside edges? Do I leave one edge unsewn and use the 1/4 inch as the seam allowance? Do I sew with a blanket...
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16 years ago
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Slipper bottom fabric
I have been searching for some of that rubber stuff to put on the bottom of slippers. I have found some white, but I want other colors. Anyone have a source?
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16 years ago
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New quilt, new photos
Hello, I delivered a new, reversible quilt to a friend yesterday. Chikako is 7 months pregnant and flying back to Japan next week, so that she can give birth there in October. I think this may be the...
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16 years ago
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Long arm machines
I would like an informed opinion of the various long arm machines. They are pretty thin hereabouts, so that it is hard to test drive one unless you know somebody who has one and will let you use it....
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16 years ago
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New free quilt patterns from Northcott
new-release patterns include Dahlia, Candy Jar, Bargello among many others. If anyone were thinking of trying out one of these types of quilt designs - this is a good place to start. jennellh (change...
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17 years ago
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octagon star quilt block pattern
As anyone seen the octagon star quilt block pattern? It as an octagon in the center of the star.
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17 years ago
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Advice on a minky (minkee) blanket/throw
Hello Everyone, I am looking to make an adult sized minky blanket. The minky I have is double-sided and extremely soft on both sides, however it is only 36" wide. I obviously want to make it wider,...
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17 years ago
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Viking Quilt Designer II Embroidery question. . .
I am trying to download embroider designs on my D card, and cannot determine which format I should download. The choices are: .dst, .hus, .vip, .vp3. The tech support was not helpful, nor was the...
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17 years ago
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Aurifil vs Mettler thread
I know that Aurifil is two-ply ve Mettler's three-ply. But in practical terms, what happens when I sew, what are the differences between the two threads? And then, if there is improvement, is it worth...
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11 years ago
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Janome 6125QC Machine Problem
They do claim that - and I never did on my two that I had for years! . In message , Polly Esther writes >make the Berninas quiet. Polly
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17 years ago
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Make a virtual snowflake
a different way to spend computer time -'tis the season. Enjoy, jennellh http://snowflake.bhg.com/
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16 years ago
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needlepunch fleece
I know that at Jo-Ann's it is usually with the interfacing. I like the HTC brand, but Pellon also makes some. You can also get fusible fleece, which is nice to fuse the backing too, then you only have...
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20 years ago
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Thimble substitutes?
I wonder how long it would take to make a needle hole in the pad?? Does anyone know if this happens with continued use? jennellh
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15 years ago
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[SOLVED] Sears Quilt Frame Instuctions? (2024 Update)
A friend's father just bought her a quilt frame at a garage sale. It's apparently "like new" - i.e. never used because never assembled/ still in the box. The problem is that there were no instructions...
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14 years ago
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Help with Irish Chain fabric calculations please?
I'm trying to work out the amount of fabric I'll need to make a Triple Irish Chain to fit my king-sized bed. There are a few websites with patterns and cutting guides, but nowhere does it say what...
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11 years ago
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