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07-26-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TeresaA

I've just noticed that some of the things she does in quilting are a tad over the top. No I can't think of any examples right now. Sometimes I get the impression that she's doing things a certain way solely for entertainment purposes rather than because it's the best way, which is why I've decided she's the "shock jock" of quilting. That's not an insult, as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying she's Howard Stern or anything, but in a world of quiet voices and "proper" processes, she pushes the envelope a bit. And I get the impression that if I met her in person in a place where she could be herself, she would be a bit outspoken, but in a fun way.

I have also noticed that she doesn't get overly hung up on accuracy. That's probably a good thing for some, but might get frustrating for others. And the bias cutting someone mentioned. It may make the first step quicker, but may make the overall quilt harder to put together. Sewing the bias and pressing the straight grain is best for overall accuracy.

But I love Jenny. She is probably my favorite, just because of her easy to listen to demeanor. I wasn't trying to imply otherwise.

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Time is a factor in MSQ tutorials. I look at them as following a process rather than getting everything cut and sewn just right. Yes, her method of ironing raises flag, but again it may be a time factor. Yes, there are times when exactness essential, but I don't believe her tutorials fit that need. Additionally, she uses many precuts so part of that problem is resolved.

Jenny (may I call her by her first name?) wants quilters to enjoy the process.

07-26-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CookieZenmilk

i have always been a fan of crazymomquilts and cluckclucksew. Both have some wonderful techniques and tutorials.

Thanks for the Cluck Cluck site. I saw a flower pincushion sometime back but have never been able to find the pattern. I can combine the pincushion tutorial and the petal pillow tutorial (using the larger petals for the bottom of the pincushion) to make it.

07-26-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Leesewzany

Just about every fabric company has a ton of free patterns. I like the ones by Art Gallery Fabrics best.

Holy moly! I went to this site and got lost in all of the reference links. :0) I am unfamiliar with the Art Gallery Fabric "brand," but realized after visiting the site, I have seen (and liked) many of its fabrics via the UK Village Haberdashery site. I was able to locate shops in the US (online and brick and mortar).

The site has a variety of tutorials and inspiration booklets. The inspiration booklet concept is new for me and I really enjoy it.

Thanks for the link!