http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/-t1.htm Get the inside knowledge from those in the know! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:50:13 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/logo/logo_en.png http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/-t1.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-help-figuring-out-how-to-quilt-this-thing-t1254.htm InsufferableBratt Ok, so I FINALLY got the Transformers quilt basted yesterday and need to work on quilting it. I had planned to just go diagonally both ways across it, but now I'm having second thoughts and wondering if just going in the ditch around it might be better. The only thing is, I think I would drive myself mad with all the starting and stopping involved with that and am trying to make this as painless as possible. Mom had said to go in the ditch and another friend made the same pattern and said ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:50:13 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-help-figuring-out-how-to-quilt-this-thing-t1254.htm#40097 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-help-figuring-out-how-to-quilt-this-thing-t1254.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/making-throw-pillows-for-bro-help-t1243.htm InsufferableBratt I'm trying to figure out how I'm suposed to cut these Transformer pillows I'm gonna make for my brother for his birthday/Christmas (was just gonna wrap that and his wall hanging in the same box and tell him I combined the two.) I was just going to take the cover off another throw pillow I made YEARS ago, measure that and the pillow, and figure it out from there. The only thing is, I just took the cover off. The size is not marked on the pillow, and it's about 15 inches square. Now, I KNOW 15" ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:34 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/making-throw-pillows-for-bro-help-t1243.htm#39132 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/making-throw-pillows-for-bro-help-t1243.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pillowcases-t1157.htm Anita M. ]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:17:40 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pillowcases-t1157.htm#34751 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pillowcases-t1157.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/use-of-fleece-as-a-quilt-backing-t1154.htm hummerlou
1. How well does using fleece as a quilt backing work?
2. Do you quilt the throw the same as you would if you were using a cotton backing?
3. Do you use batting?

And anything other suggestions are very welcome.]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:54:49 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/use-of-fleece-as-a-quilt-backing-t1154.htm#34338 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/use-of-fleece-as-a-quilt-backing-t1154.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/want-advice-on-a-quilt-t1132.htm golo Thinking I would like to make a quilt from a square pattern... Check out http://www.quilterscache.com/P/PinkRibbonBlock.html would make it 80" x 80" I would do 10" blocks for the ribbon but the sides would be 80", 60" and 40" long.... would that look right???? would do this with pink ribbon fabric.... http://www.favoritefabric.com/ go to bottom of page to pink ribbon fabric.... the worded one on the outside and the brown butterfly as the ribbon.... ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:28:13 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/want-advice-on-a-quilt-t1132.htm#33073 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/want-advice-on-a-quilt-t1132.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/backing-help-needed-t1098.htm Anita M. I have a slight dilemma and not sure what the best way is to resolve it. I have a square snail quilt that needs backed. The problem? The width of the backing fabric like a couple inches too narrow. I have plenty of the backing fabric so fabric is not a problem, but I don't want to waste it. I though of cutting a 6 in strip WOF to the selvage edge of what I have already cut, but I think I would still have a small area to patch but I suppose I could cover it with the label. What should I do? I ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:02:33 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/backing-help-needed-t1098.htm#30961 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/backing-help-needed-t1098.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sparkly-fabric-t1047.htm AnnieOakLeaf This past weekend I got some fabrics at a yard sale that are sparkly. I've never worked with it and wondered if any of you have experience with it? Do the sparkles rub off? Do they hold up to washing? Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:44:05 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sparkly-fabric-t1047.htm#28166 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sparkly-fabric-t1047.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pen-for-signing-for-quilt-t1025.htm texasmusicmom I'm going to make DS#3's girlfriend a throw for her high school graduation. I'm going to quilt as you go and let friends and family at her grad party sign the back of the quilt with grad. wishes. (She is really a special girl....beautiful and valedictorian of her class....over 900 kids in the class.) Her grad party is next week. I'm thinking of securing the squares on cardboard with blue painters masking tape (I've used it before to secure for basting...removes easily) to make it easy to ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 30 May 2009 00:11:37 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pen-for-signing-for-quilt-t1025.htm#27086 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pen-for-signing-for-quilt-t1025.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tee-shirt-quilt-trouble-t976.htm Calico_Chris Well...the long anticipated tees arrived yesterday. These are mostly high school cross country team shirts. I had forgotten just how large the logos on these shirts are. DD wants a throw, I've got them washed and today I think I will cut them open and tirm them slightly. There is a few I can seperate the logo and some that I just cant....I've decided on black sashing since the colors range from hot pink, royal blue, gray, black. The size of these logo's makes any creativity in sashing impossible..just ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Fri, 08 May 2009 12:19:28 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tee-shirt-quilt-trouble-t976.htm#25634 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tee-shirt-quilt-trouble-t976.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-paints-or-pencils-t1017.htm Luvsquilting
Question: Has anyone used fabric paints or pencils to add color to fabric? Does it wear well? Does it smear? Any tips?

Thanks.]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Wed, 27 May 2009 22:08:11 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-paints-or-pencils-t1017.htm#26882 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-paints-or-pencils-t1017.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sash-width-t977.htm Calico_Chris I have been using two inches and now I'm questioning that..is that too wide?]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 09 May 2009 14:50:49 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sash-width-t977.htm#25687 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/sash-width-t977.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilter-s-tip-of-the-day-t950.htm Mamu
A bar of Gold Dial soap cut in half and wrapped in a paper towel included in the box or bag with a quilt will pull any odors out of the quilt.


:flower:]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:40:11 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilter-s-tip-of-the-day-t950.htm#24719 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilter-s-tip-of-the-day-t950.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/did-you-know-t928.htm golo
Neutral pieces such as beige and cream can be added to one-color and multi-color quilts to give your eye a place to rest. They spread out competing colors and also add contrast. ;)]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:27:18 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/did-you-know-t928.htm#23433 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/did-you-know-t928.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/on-binding-t937.htm quiltermarynel I just looked at a UTube piece on binding and felt as though I needed to add my 2 cents worth. On corners. I was taught to sew to 1/4" from the corner, backstitch, fold and begin sewing 1/4" in on the next side. That's the standard method. Now, I do tthe same, but on the second side, I take 1-2 stitches right at the edge, backstitch, skip to a full 1/4" and procede along the binding. An "expert" told me to sew continuously from the edge, resulting in a lot of ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:33:27 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/on-binding-t937.htm#23826 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/on-binding-t937.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/what-would-you-do-t893.htm Calico_Chris Help!! I just don't know where to go from here!! This is my first project I designed in EQ. I bought a panel that I liked and it has caused me numerous problems first being they were not truly square and all had to be reblocked. This is the design in EQ: So I decided the trees were just far too large so I changed the corner blocks, I like them. Then I made other changes as I went along...this quilt kind of told me what to do...so the original eq deisgn is barely recognizable but thats ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:32:17 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/what-would-you-do-t893.htm#21663 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/what-would-you-do-t893.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tshirt-quilt-interfacing-question-t830.htm texasmusicmom I am in the midst of doing a double sided tshirt quilt throw for my DS#1. I am joining all the tshirts directly together...no sashing in the middle....will do a large denim border maybe....with a small additional inner border and binding of matching fabric...I'll figure that out when I get the centers put together. I'll tie it instead of quilting.....copying one I saw at a craft fair at our church. It was so soft and cuddly. I have all the measurement and placement of the shirts figured ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:58:31 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tshirt-quilt-interfacing-question-t830.htm#19516 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/tshirt-quilt-interfacing-question-t830.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/appliqueing-hints-t623.htm golo Just a couple of little things I have picked up along the way when cutting out applique patterns... don't be afraid to switch scissors from big to little when cutting different sizes.... cut inside curves first.... cut your smallest objects first... easier to handle on a good size piece of fabric.... when cutting with your scissors open your scissors wide and insert fabric down at the end so when cutting you can make one smooth cut or even cut a cirlce smoother... if anyone else has suggestions ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:00:15 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/appliqueing-hints-t623.htm#13038 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/appliqueing-hints-t623.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-display-hang-t-towels-t760.htm iambuzzysma until it's time to mail them. They are quite wide, 18-20 inches. Any ideas would be appreciated.]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:25:33 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-display-hang-t-towels-t760.htm#16925 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-display-hang-t-towels-t760.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/1931-quilt-book-t737.htm Krafty Lady I found a little pattern book put out by Coats in 1931 that I forgot I had. Really interesting to look at, and those patterns so much different than today.The book Is titled " Grandmother Clark's Oldfashioned Quilt Designs Book # 21 " This is her second book on patch work quilts, and done in black and white, the black was where you put the dark material and the white was for light material. The instructions are interesting in places, such as the border is called a lining--" Sew ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:03:43 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/1931-quilt-book-t737.htm#16075 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/1931-quilt-book-t737.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/threads-t721.htm Mamu I noticed that there was alot of questions about 'what type of thread' to use for various projects. So, I thought I would put in some info on threads that I have found interesting and beneficial. Most sewing machine manufacturers and dealers will 'tell' you what types of threads to use and what not to use for your machine. They give all sorts of reasons to use one brand over another. Unfortunately, they haven't a clue as to what they are talking about! I would highly suggest taking ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:48:47 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/threads-t721.htm#15574 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/threads-t721.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-labels-t420.htm nuffsaid
I am just finishing the binding on a quilt, and I want to put on a quilt label. How do you do this? I was thinking of embroidering the details directly onto the back, but then, there must be an easier method. I have the pigma pens, but writing on fabric is difficult and it looks messy to me. Do you cross stitch information? What do you do for your labels? Thank you for your input. Carolyn]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:38:08 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-labels-t420.htm#6245 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-labels-t420.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/bias-bias-bias-bias-bubbling-t649.htm SuperNova I'm trying to finish up one of my UFO's and there is alot of bias in this quilt. A new challenge to me! Obviously it went uncontrolled and now I have bubbling. I am not going to undo, I am going to learn to live with it. Has anyone else had the same problem and how did you deal with it when it came to quilting? I'll be machine quilting this one, basting on the floor. Gah, I don't know what I am asking, I just hope it turns out okay. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful bubbly quilt, and the ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:57:46 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/bias-bias-bias-bias-bubbling-t649.htm#13906 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/bias-bias-bias-bias-bubbling-t649.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/double-sided-t-shirt-throw-i-saw-today-t555.htm texasmusicmom We had a mini craft market at the preschool where I teach today....some of the moms in the school brought their wares to sell to the other parents. One is a quilter....sells lovely memory throws with photos and embellishments.....she also does scherenschnitte....the fine paper cutting art. She's very talented. She had a t shirt throw she had made that was double sided...it was so soft and cuddly....I loved it. She had stabilzed the tshirts with a light stabilizer and had sewn the squares ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:37:25 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/double-sided-t-shirt-throw-i-saw-today-t555.htm#10522 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/double-sided-t-shirt-throw-i-saw-today-t555.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-sleeves-t530.htm golo ]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:56:21 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-sleeves-t530.htm#9493 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilt-sleeves-t530.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/scrap-quilt-tips-from-lynn-roddy-brown-houston-quilt-show-t515.htm texasmusicmom I went to a lecture called Simple Strategies for Scrap Quilts by Lynn Roddy Brown at the Houston Show. I'll try to share some of the tips I noted...scribbled some notes...lol. Some of this you all probably know, but since I'm pretty much a beginner...it helped me! Before you start: 1.) COLOR VALUE is the most important thing to consider when making scrap quilts. Sort your scraps in to color values....light, medium, and dark. The placement of the values is what creates your design/patterns. ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:52:04 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/scrap-quilt-tips-from-lynn-roddy-brown-houston-quilt-show-t515.htm#9166 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/scrap-quilt-tips-from-lynn-roddy-brown-houston-quilt-show-t515.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/x-block-ruler-t493.htm Skye Skye]]> Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:07:44 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/x-block-ruler-t493.htm#8274 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/x-block-ruler-t493.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/mckenna-ryan-by-missmommy-t212.htm Admin Title: McKenna Ryan Post by: missmommy on December 23, 2007, 07:23:05 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who's done a McKenna Ryan? I finished the top of one about a year ago and it just surfaced again yesterday. The directions say to sandwich it and then use monfilament thread and straight line free mq along the edge of the fused applique pieces. After that fmq the background. Sounds sketchy to me...anyone have a good close up picture ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:37:07 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/mckenna-ryan-by-missmommy-t212.htm#2211 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/mckenna-ryan-by-missmommy-t212.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pot-holder-rotary-cutter-case-t499.htm texasmusicmom Just saw this in the new F and P mag...I vaguely remember a discussion about it sometime back, but thought I'd bring it up...a good idea if maybe someone hasn't heard about it. Take a square pot holder (you can use the "cheap dollar store kind", fold it over and stitch along the bottom and side, leaving the top with the hanging loop open. It now is a case for your rotary cutter and can hang on peg board, etc. There's a linen store closing out in my area...may go look for some larger ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:30:05 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pot-holder-rotary-cutter-case-t499.htm#8393 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/pot-holder-rotary-cutter-case-t499.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/smoke-stains-t476.htm Gwennie M Anyway I can get a smoke yellowed quilt white again? It was given to me by my mother-in-law from her father's estate. It has that yellowed smoke stain on top where it laid on the bed. Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:36:19 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/smoke-stains-t476.htm#7952 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/smoke-stains-t476.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/borders-by-charal-quilts-t220.htm Admin Title: borders - what do you think????? Post by: charalquilts on February 20, 2008, 01:55:41 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been told never to piece your boarders.....but then again a few folks have said that once the quilting is done it really won't matter....What your opinion? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Re: borders - what do you think????? Post by: QBee ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:34 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/borders-by-charal-quilts-t220.htm#2231 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/borders-by-charal-quilts-t220.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/hints-and-tips-by-foxxigranni-t270.htm Admin Title: hints and tips Post by: foxxigrani on November 24, 2007, 06:04:54 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This one is going to be very helpful, I am so glad you included this in your list. I have cruised some of the things you have set up and I do believe you have covered most things. I am going to enjoy this site, its user friendly, for us dummy's, and I have moved it to the top of my list. Thank you so much for doing this, I know ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:04:00 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/hints-and-tips-by-foxxigranni-t270.htm#2469 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/hints-and-tips-by-foxxigranni-t270.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/recycled-quilt-t333.htm Polly Hi everyone. I need help! I am always preaching about the virtues of recycling. Well i have really been put the the test now. I have been challanged to make a quilt entirely from recycled materials. And there are rules. I must not use anything that has been pre bought for quilting. Not even my own dyed fabrics... because i bought the dyes! I can dye fabrics but they must be old sheets etc and the dyes must be natural ie tea, nettles berries etc. I am allowed to take donations as long as the ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:46:19 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/recycled-quilt-t333.htm#3576 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/recycled-quilt-t333.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/looking-for-ideas-on-making-quilt-longer-t337.htm QBee - Mary Ann This is the pattern DGD age 6 chose, and she said the colors she likes are Blue, pink, purple, green, and brown. And more blue than green. I like some of the aqua / teal and brown combinations, so maybe I'll find something like that for the ribbons. But here's what I'm wondering - the quilt is 61" X 61", and I'd like to make it a little longer. One possibility maybe is just a couple more rows of the checkerboard squares at the top and bottom, before the solid color borders. What ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:06:40 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/looking-for-ideas-on-making-quilt-longer-t337.htm#3644 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/looking-for-ideas-on-making-quilt-longer-t337.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilting-tools-t233.htm AnnieOakLeaf Title: QUILTERS TOOLS Post by: golo on December 30, 2007, 12:47:55 AM We all pretty much use the rotary cutter and board, but does anyone have any special tools they use to make things easier... I made myself a pressing stick from wood which comes in handy for pressing seams as I am sewing... What do you have that make something easier in the quilting world??? :santa_huh: check out a good segment at www.quilterstv.com on some new tools to use.... Title: ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:12:28 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilting-tools-t233.htm#2272 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/quilting-tools-t233.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ez-angle-ruler-t331.htm AnnieOakLeaf With the quilt I'm working on now, Bonnie from the www.quiltville.com site recommends the EZ angle ruler. I wondered to myself if I REALLY needed another ruler/gadget? I did the math. With piecing by cutting squares, drawing a diagonal line down the middle, sewing 1/4" on each side of the line and then cutting apart I'd be cutting my squares at 2 3/8" for the size units I'm making. If I cut squares then cut them on the diagonal like it is traditionally done..again I cut at 2 3/8". ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:54:12 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ez-angle-ruler-t331.htm#3488 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ez-angle-ruler-t331.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/basting-t238.htm AnnieOakLeaf Title: Basting Post by: nuffsaid on July 16, 2008, 01:49:00 PM I know that a while ago, someone posted the videos showing how Sharon Shalmer (?) bastes her quilts using the boards to wrap the layers and then using a herringbone stitch to baste the quilt. Have any of you tried this method, and what do you think? I just went through a very disappointing exercise on some gorgeous fabric that is supposed to be a double-bed sized quilt. I pin basted and machine ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:36:33 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/basting-t238.htm#2290 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/basting-t238.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/prewashing-fabric-t203.htm Admin Title: Prewashing fabric Post by: Gumbiecat on December 04, 2007, 05:17:40 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was surprised at how strongly quilters feel about this, yay or nay! I'm one of the "in the door, in the machine" type people, having been burned once or twice with colour run. I've recently taken to adding a colour run sheet to the prewash as well, so I can do a mixture of dark colours without getting a gray ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:20:35 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/prewashing-fabric-t203.htm#2193 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/prewashing-fabric-t203.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-organisation-by-ruthann-t272.htm Admin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fabric Organization Post by: Ruthann on June 05, 2008, 05:40:19 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does everyone organize their stash? By theme? By color? By upcoming projects? I'm hoping to tackle that area of my sewing area and was thinking of grouping themes together then grouping the rest by color, this way I know exactly what I have ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:18:03 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-organisation-by-ruthann-t272.htm#2474 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/fabric-organisation-by-ruthann-t272.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/blue-pigma-pens-from-pawstoquilt-t271.htm Admin Title: Blue Pigma Pens Post by: Pawstoquilt on June 11, 2008, 12:35:36 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thought I had my baby quilt finished and ready to deliver tonight. Well...not anymore. I made the label yesterday and sewed it on last night then washed the quilt as I usually do. And.....the blue pigma pen "ran" :tickedoff:. So that means a new label. ISH!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:15:37 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/blue-pigma-pens-from-pawstoquilt-t271.htm#2473 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/blue-pigma-pens-from-pawstoquilt-t271.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-hints-from-easy-quilts-summer-mag-t269.htm Admin Title: Two hints from "Easy Quilts" summer mag Post by: Texasmusicmom on April 17, 2008, 01:10:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read these two hints in the "Easy Quilts" summer mag....thought they looked good. Anyone ever try either one? 1.) Use a plexiglass square...the one in the mag was 20" square and dry erase markers to plan quilting patterns. Put the plexiglass over the square and doodle patterns ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:55:29 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-hints-from-easy-quilts-summer-mag-t269.htm#2468 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-hints-from-easy-quilts-summer-mag-t269.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/circle-making-attachment-by-calico-chris-t265.htm Admin Title: Circle making attachment Post by: Calico_Chris on May 08, 2008, 06:01:45 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have not seen that particular F&P yet. This week the one I saw was a circular pattern that was quartered. They showed a circle attachment that is a nifty gadget. I asked today at my LQS and they can order it only for the Bernina. It sews perfect circles. I had not seen one before. So I went online to look and found ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:42:50 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/circle-making-attachment-by-calico-chris-t265.htm#2458 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/circle-making-attachment-by-calico-chris-t265.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/thread-rack-by-quiltermarynel-t267.htm Admin Title: Thread rack Post by: quiltermarynel on May 30, 2008, 10:27:47 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a small part of my thread rack, which DH put up over my North window. It consists of 2 boards, with nails in them positioned on an angle, . If we do this again, we'll skip the nails and put a front lip on the shelves. I have 12 feet of this type and about 6' of other types of thread rack, which turns out not to be anywhere ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:45:17 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/thread-rack-by-quiltermarynel-t267.htm#2461 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/thread-rack-by-quiltermarynel-t267.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/safety-pin-basting-by-pawstoquilt-t266.htm Admin Title: Safety pin basting Post by: Pawstoquilt on May 17, 2008, 07:58:52 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This morning I have been safety pin basting a baby quilt. I bought a pkg. of 1" brass pins and I don't think I like them. They seem "sticky" pushing them thru the layers. Are there pins that are better than brass? These pins were not cheap pins. I think my preference is still thread basting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:44:26 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/safety-pin-basting-by-pawstoquilt-t266.htm#2460 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/safety-pin-basting-by-pawstoquilt-t266.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/measure-once-cut-twice-by-finisher-sound-s-like-bob-s-carpentry-t264.htm Admin PATCHWORK & QUILTING => Quilters: Hints, Tips & Advice => Topic started by: finisher on January 01, 2008, 12:49:02 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Measure once..cut twice? Post by: finisher on January 01, 2008, 12:49:02 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now that the holidays are over I was ready to jump into a new project. I decided to start on the Pine ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:37:33 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/measure-once-cut-twice-by-finisher-sound-s-like-bob-s-carpentry-t264.htm#2453 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/measure-once-cut-twice-by-finisher-sound-s-like-bob-s-carpentry-t264.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-store-your-books-t263.htm Admin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: How do you store your books? Post by: finisher on January 28, 2008, 01:10:47 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I spent a fair amount of time looking for a couple of books last night. I wondered how others store theirs..By subject..or Author.or alphabetically? It seems mine are just a hodge podge with no system of organization. I need to get a better ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:35:09 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-store-your-books-t263.htm#2450 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/how-do-you-store-your-books-t263.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-suggestions-by-krystallees-t261.htm Admin Title: need suggestions Post by: krystallees on April 29, 2008, 11:13:33 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- suggestions for a wedding present for my brother and his wife to be. I want a quilt that would mean something (other than the hand made aspect) but am not sure I am up for a wedding rings quilt. What would you do? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Re: need suggestions ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:33:21 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-suggestions-by-krystallees-t261.htm#2448 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/need-suggestions-by-krystallees-t261.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ruler-rack-by-merry-bee-t260.htm Admin Title: Ruler Rack Post by: Merry Bee on April 16, 2008, 12:31:48 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know where I read the hint yesterday, but I put it into effect immediately: Some clever person said those bread slicer racks make a perfect rack for your rulers. I dug mine out of the bottom of the cabinet and found the perfect place for it, within reach, but out of the way. Now I am looking for my 12 1/2" ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:31:52 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ruler-rack-by-merry-bee-t260.htm#2446 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/ruler-rack-by-merry-bee-t260.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-book-ideas-from-merry-bee-t258.htm Admin Title: Two book ideas from Merry Bee Post by: quiltermarynel on February 07, 2008, 10:42:59 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This was in the middle of another post, but I thought both ideas needed to be out in the open. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have had to take music books and have them spiral bound so I can open them and use them on a music stand. Is there enough margin ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:30:45 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-book-ideas-from-merry-bee-t258.htm#2444 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/two-book-ideas-from-merry-bee-t258.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/new-roweta-iron-by-tlcquiltnut-t257.htm Admin Title: New Rowenta iron Post by: tlcquiltnut on March 23, 2008, 02:53:57 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just last week I bought a new Rowenta iron....went to use it and it barely steamed...there was no burst of steam like it said it had no verticle steam like it was supposed to have :cry: ....so before taking it back I went to the web site www.rowentausa.com and asked the question why it didn't steam properly....the answer was to ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:29:16 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/new-roweta-iron-by-tlcquiltnut-t257.htm#2441 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/new-roweta-iron-by-tlcquiltnut-t257.htm http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/old-vinyl-table-cloth-by-texasmusicmom-t256.htm Admin PATCHWORK & QUILTING => Quilters: Hints, Tips & Advice => Topic started by: Texasmusicmom on April 11, 2008, 09:31:29 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: old vinyl tablecloth Post by: Texasmusicmom on April 11, 2008, 09:31:29 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I found a new use for that old cheapo vinyl tablecloth I was going to let DH use for painting.....I ... Quilters: Hints, Tips and Advice Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:26:35 GMT http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/old-vinyl-table-cloth-by-texasmusicmom-t256.htm#2440 http://quiltersresort.forumotion.net/quilters-hints-tips-and-advice-f15/old-vinyl-table-cloth-by-texasmusicmom-t256.htm