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Hello & Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! We are so thankful for all of our customers that we are going to give you all a break this Thanksgiving. Everything in the store or online is 25% off Three days only So come and get all your quilting & Fabric needs. Call for more info. Sunday Oct, 9, Monday...
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I do both piecing the top and quilting the quilt. I was always told the reason we use cotton thread to piece is because it shrinks with the pieced cotton material in the same way when washed - polyester may cause bunching because it doesn't shrink when washed. I do occasionally use polyester when...
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I have a long arm system and I would gladly load and baste anyone's quilt for just $15.00. Any takers out there? I use either regular cotton thread at 6 stitches per inch or dissolving thread. The dissolving thread will disappear in warm water (usually in your tub) after you have finished your quilt...
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These are the blocks I have finished for my "Star Sampler". Now I need some opinions/advice. Should I sash them, and if so, what do you think would be a good color choice for the sashing and borders? Also, how would you arrange them? I've tried a couplde different ways, but just cannot...
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I'm so excited, our LQS the Scarlet thread is offering a "free motion quilting class" in Sept, Marge and I are signed up for it. At last I can learn to FMQ on mylittle domestic machine. Also signed up for a quilted Christmas stocking class. Now perhaps if I make one Christmas stocking I...
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When I first started quilting I prewashed too...but not anymore! I found that its easier to cut, piece and quilt fabric before its washed. After I finish the quilt, I was it. I really like the way my quilts look when they are washed after quilting.It gives it more of an antique look. The other thing...
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I am working on a quilt for my DH from the book published by House of White Birches. The book is United States Quilt Block Collection. I am hoping to have this complete for him by Christmas of this year, but that will all depend upon the help that I can get from my quilting friends on QCA. I really want...
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HELP! I've miss cut a fabric! It is "Have A Sheri Berry Holiday" in pastel pink, lime, teal and white! it is pattern #6622 100% cotton. I need 1 yard or 3/4 yard. Unable to find any. Please if u have a yard to spare I would be happy to pay u. It is by Lyndhurst/Northcutt. I have searched...
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I went to the quilt store to buy one piece of fabric for a binding and left with $70 worth of flannels, fat quaters and of course, the binding material. The flannels were on sale and the store was not going to be carring flannels any longer soooooooooooo Sat. I asked my husband if we could swing in for...
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[quote user="Anne"] Well I haven't actually worked on a quilt lately but after seeing Carol's sampler, it reminded me that I have a picture of the one I am making. Sorry about the darkness but I had to close the curtains to hang this quilt. [/quote] Wow, Anne, very pretty. Love your...