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I had 2 of those cutting boards made back in the 60's They are 6'x3'. I attached them to the wall to make a 6x6 area that I then covered with flannel. I used light gray flannel because white seemed to interfere with the design process when I was making a quilt with a lot of white in it. The gray is more neutral and tends to not register
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Some time ago, back in 2011 I think, there was a post on how to tell whether a fabric of unknown content was mostly or all cotton or polyester. This was in reference to either inherited or donated fabric. Burning a small piece of the fabric was involved. I would like to review this post as I cannot remember all the particulars. Can anyone tell me where
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Finished the top of pastel I Spy quilt, cut blocks for second and third I Spy, and started stitching 2nd I Spy. Some advice. Do not count blocks when under the influence of pain pills for an abscessed tooth. Realized when down to the last row of blocks I was one short. All fabric had been put up and the decks cleared for sewing. So back to the drawing
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Spent the day using batting joining tape to make a piece of batting big enough for my quilt. I spread the 2 pieces out on the bed and smoothed them together then used my steam iron to join them with the tape. Worked great. The hardest part was getting the batting lined up.
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I've been off line for quite a spell, around a year. Been busy with soooooo many other things including tooth problems. I guess they are wearing out!!! You can not do anything when your teeth are bothering you. Almost have that straightened out and am on the mend. Today after church I put my backing and a quilt top on my quilting frame and am ready
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Ms Cricket, I feel for you. My human' roof over the deck was blown off last weekend and ever since Wed our neighbor has been down here banging and making all kinds of racket! Now that the roof is repaired, he is starting on the trees and limbs that were blown down. I think it is going to be another long week here. His puppy, Snoopy, comes with him
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Haven't seen the movies, although have seen some of the trailers. Look like they will be good. I always wait until you can rent the dvd.......Can not afford movie houses any more!
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[quote user="Barbara"] Are there any of you out there that like to read scary books and fantasy ? Barbara [/quote] Here! I love scary books and some fantasy (like John Carter of Mars) Steven Kings books, Dean Koontz and the new series by Stieg Larsson that starts with the girl with the dragon tattoo. Sometimes I think if it is printed on paper
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I made 2 bargello quilts some years back and plan one for this year for my daughter's SIL. I've a book I'm going to use because I can't remember just how to go about it.
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A great idea. The old adage of "sleep on it" is true. Your brain will have time to narrow the selection down while you sleep. Often I have spent a whole day aganozing over a design and have awaken the next day with a clear idea of what works!