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05-19-2009, 05:03 AM

#11

sewjoyce

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Wow -- that quilt is going to be awesome when you're done.

Love your design wall!

05-19-2009, 05:35 AM

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Bevanger

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looks awesome..... :D

05-19-2009, 09:16 AM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by motomom

You really do need a design wall. I tried working on the top without it, but gave up. I found a couple of sheets of that pink insulation foam board and covered it with cheap felt. However, when my dog, Buddy, walked by, he kept rubbing the fabric blocks off. So, I went to just stabbing straight pins into the corners of the blocks to hold them on. It works, but not perfectly. And it is a little more of a hassle than just having them stick to the felt.

Once I could see what was happening, it was much easier.

I really do need one of those design walls, but I have no place to keep it up and no place to store it. When I made the last t-shirt quilt, I had to use our bed to lay everything on. At night I had to pick it up and start again the next morning. Finally I laid a sheet over the bed then at night I rolled everything in the sheet. Much better that way. In the morning, I just unrolled the sheet and everything was pretty much in place.

Does yours fold? Where do you store it when it isn't in use? By the way, I love the airplanes. I've been wanting to make one for my godchild who went from pilot (Air Force) to priest. Now my wheels are really turning. Thanks. Can't wait to see your work all completed. :thumbup:

05-19-2009, 09:35 AM

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Izy

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Oh this is my kinda quilt, LOVE it, the busier the better, it is going to be a stunner when it's finished..GREAT job!! post more pictures soon, so I can see your progress pleeeeeeze!! :lol: :D

05-19-2009, 11:28 AM

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Jim's Gem

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I've been wanting to make one for my godchild who went from pilot (Air Force) to priest.

Gail, my DH went from Pilot (in Navy) to pastor!!!

05-19-2009, 03:52 PM

#16

Mousie

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an action quilt, they really look like they are flying. Yes, I would say he is gonna like it, and it does look like a bit of work! good for you, motomom :D

05-19-2009, 05:42 PM

#17

GailG

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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

I've been wanting to make one for my godchild who went from pilot (Air Force) to priest.

Gail, my DH went from Pilot (in Navy) to pastor!!!

Isn't it amazing how much we quilters have in common. :wink:

05-20-2009, 08:32 PM

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motomom

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Originally Posted by GailG

Does yours fold? Where do you store it when it isn't in use? By the way, I love the airplanes. I've been wanting to make one for my godchild who went from pilot (Air Force) to priest. Now my wheels are really turning. Thanks. Can't wait to see your work all completed. :thumbup:

No, unfortunately, it doesn't fold. And, it takes up a whole wall of my very small apartment.

It is just 2 big 4x8 sheets of pink foam insulation. I had to make do.