How long have you been a quilter...and what is your favorite block? or quilt?
02-16-2011, 08:26 AM
#111
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I've been quilting since 1990 and just love it. Prior to quilting I did counted cross stitch, crochet, embrodiery, and sewing garments. I found I got bored with each one after a while, and here I am 20 years of quilting and am not bored at all. I don't have a favorite block or quilt, but I do prefer the traditional.
02-16-2011, 02:27 PM
#112
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I've been quilting only a short time by comparison with many of your ladies (only 3 or 4 yrs ) not consistently due to ill health. I love the traditional blocks mainly. One of my favourite blocks is Jacobs Ladder although this may change as I come across new ones :lol:
Maybe1day
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02-16-2011, 03:07 PM
#114
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Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I have been quilting 30 years plus...I love traditional quilt patterns...if I have to pick a favorite...I pick the weathervane block...but also love log cabin patterns. I also love to do machine applique...years ago did satin stitch, but now use the blanket stitch on my machine.
I do use patterns a lot because the math is already done, but do also know how to figure yardages for when I do design my own quilts.
When I have the time for it, quilting is so relaxing, and really makes me feel much less stressed than when I don't quilt.
What about you?
I do use patterns a lot because the math is already done, but do also know how to figure yardages for when I do design my own quilts.
When I have the time for it, quilting is so relaxing, and really makes me feel much less stressed than when I don't quilt.
What about you?
02-17-2011, 03:46 PM
#117
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Location: Antlers Oklahoma
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A mystery quilt is one that you get one step of the pattern at a time. It usually tells you only that you need x amt of yardage for the fabrics and to choose a dark,medium ,and light or a combination of these. Some times I am quite pleased with mine and sometimes if I had known what the quilt would look like,I would have placed one or two of the fabrics in different places. Does this make sense to you? Hope so
02-18-2011, 09:32 AM
#118
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THIS DOES SOUND NEAT, THINK I WOULD ENJOY DOING THIS FOR SURE. DO THEY HAVE THAT ON HERE SOME TIMES? HOW WOULD U GET INTO ONE OF THESE QUILTS? WELL, ALL KEEP ME IN MIND IF IT IS DONE ON HERE OK.......THANKS FOR EXPLAINTING TO ME.
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02-21-2011, 06:02 AM
#119
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Location: Palm Bay, Florida
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I've been quilting about a year. I realize it's important to learn the traditionals,I prefer anything a little out of the ordinary that catches your eye. My favorite is the tumbling block, but used in "surprised" ways! I really want a live-in quilter to teach me everything!
Sally
Sally
02-21-2011, 07:00 AM
#120
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It's hard to pick just one but the one that comes to mind is jack in the pulpit. I first saw it on a very old quilt that was hanging on the line next door. Lynda found the quilt in a storage building and traced it back to it's owner. She said, 18years ago, that it was at least 70years old then. When put next to itself or with a snowball a really cool trellis designs happens.
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