Fat quilts for "fluffy" people
#492
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Location: Murray, Ky. Looking for a nice cushy pillow to rest my head on!
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Christina I used to live in Hanford, lived there for 20yrs. Hanford is about 30 to 40 miles south west of Fresno. I have live in multiple cities in Ca. while growing up. Firebaugh, Chowchilla, Kettleman City, Avenal, Livingston and then Hanford. We did spend 4 years in Okla. when I was a teenager.
#494
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: La Verne, CA
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Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
wvdek, I'm in school too an I know what you mean! 3 more weeks and then finals and then I get three weeks off. Woo!
quilting nana, I'm glad you're doing ok!
cjomomma, where did you used to live in CA? I'm a Los Angeles native. :)
So for the past two days I actually went to the gym. I'm so proud of myself! I did a beginners Zumba class on Saturday and then yesterday I walked for 20 min. on the treadmill. I'm going to go again today. Now if only I can get my eating under control. lol
quilting nana, I'm glad you're doing ok!
cjomomma, where did you used to live in CA? I'm a Los Angeles native. :)
So for the past two days I actually went to the gym. I'm so proud of myself! I did a beginners Zumba class on Saturday and then yesterday I walked for 20 min. on the treadmill. I'm going to go again today. Now if only I can get my eating under control. lol
Thanks the good wishes. Today the black and blue is down to below my nose. But it is getting a lighter blue.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Christina I used to live in Hanford, lived there for 20yrs. Hanford is about 30 to 40 miles south west of Fresno. I have live in multiple cities in Ca. while growing up. Firebaugh, Chowchilla, Kettleman City, Avenal, Livingston and then Hanford. We did spend 4 years in Okla. when I was a teenager.
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Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
You can do it. Just make up you mind and remember one day at a time.
Thanks the good wishes. Today the black and blue is down to below my nose. But it is getting a lighter blue.
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Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
You can do it. Just make up you mind and remember one day at a time.
Thanks the good wishes. Today the black and blue is down to below my nose. But it is getting a lighter blue.
#498
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
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My first weigh in since I started thinking about my latest weight loss endeavor. I only lost a pound, but I also lost an inch from my waist. I feel better - more in control of several facets of my life - so I'm not giving up. If it takes 25 weeks, then I have more time to collect my fabrics. I have to count inches, too, because my quilt has 49 squares and I need to lose 25 pounds. 2 down and ? to go!
Thank you to this thread for an incentive.
Thank you to this thread for an incentive.
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JudeWill, How about a nine-patch block with the picture in the center block? Make the 9-patch big enough so the squares are big enough for a picture.
As for me....
I am borderline diabetic (type 2) so losing weight along with the exercise needed will be the thing I need to stave off this terrible disease. I want to lose about 15 pounds. I'm 5'1" just turned 67 and I feel comfortable at about 130 - 135 pounds. So here I go!
I have a book with 6" blocks in it so I think I will do those (different blocks, different fabrics) and make a yo-yo for every pound I gain back. Will have to figure out how I will use those on my quilt.....or not...maybe I won't go backwards....although the holidays are coming up!!!
You guys are the best! and so funny too! I love you!!
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I did the weight loss challenge for a while, but frankly, I got tired of giving away my fqs. I think I wouldn't have any left by now! ;) Something happens to my mind when I set myself in a "have to" mode and I gain unstead of lose. I do much better if I just concentrate on doing the things I need to do to get healthy. Then the weight comes slowly off. I love this idea, tho. I have so much to lose, I may try a block for every five pounds. Work slowly on the block, like add a piece for every 1/2 lb. lost. Might try that. I think I will try to work out a block with a small photo of each of my kids & grandkids in it. Any ideas of what block would work?
As for me....
I am borderline diabetic (type 2) so losing weight along with the exercise needed will be the thing I need to stave off this terrible disease. I want to lose about 15 pounds. I'm 5'1" just turned 67 and I feel comfortable at about 130 - 135 pounds. So here I go!
I have a book with 6" blocks in it so I think I will do those (different blocks, different fabrics) and make a yo-yo for every pound I gain back. Will have to figure out how I will use those on my quilt.....or not...maybe I won't go backwards....although the holidays are coming up!!!
You guys are the best! and so funny too! I love you!!
comforable
Originally Posted by JudeWill
Originally Posted by lauriejo
Boy are there lots of good ideas for blocks on this thread, ya'll are a funny group. How many are going to do this but not the weight loss challenge? It is a lot of fun, and lots of encouragement too.
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Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Christina I used to live in Hanford, lived there for 20yrs. Hanford is about 30 to 40 miles south west of Fresno. I have live in multiple cities in Ca. while growing up. Firebaugh, Chowchilla, Kettleman City, Avenal, Livingston and then Hanford. We did spend 4 years in Okla. when I was a teenager.
I was surprised my folks stayed in Hanford for 20 years. I refuse to move my kids around like that because it sure made a mess of me always having to adjust and make new friends. My Dh says I have attachment issues or unattachmant issues, not sure which would be the right way to say it. I can pack my home in a matter of days and move and never look back. As I get older I long for friends to sit and chat with, maybe that is why I am on here so much.
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