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06-18-2010, 06:04 AM

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smagruder

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Beautiful work. I, too, would like to know what you use for the padding... some kind of batting... maybe the cotton???

06-18-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smagruder

Beautiful work. I, too, would like to know what you use for the padding... some kind of batting... maybe the cotton???

I use Polyfil traditional batting by Fairfield. I experimented with lots of differant ones when I first started and this is what my buyer and I decided on. I use two layers of it. It is a dense batting and it is easy to work with. You can stretch it a bit if needed when I cut too short. I don't stretch it much because that would weaken it too much but a little to make sure it gets included in the seam is ok.
I don't care for the cotton and as I am selling my stuff I don't feel the need to buy the more expensive heat resistannt batting. I have sold hundreds of them over 15 yrs and noone has complained. I have used them too and not had any problem with getting burned.

06-18-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by k3n

Beautiful feast for the eyes Rhonda. And I am LOVING those Kansas Dugouts. BTW I for one would NEVER accuse you of touting for business - you are so generous in sharing many of your techniques for free with members here and through your website, even though this is your living. Just wanted to say that. Hugs x

Thanks K! I wanted to answer a comment about buying my stuff but I didn't want to come across wrong. There are always those who find fault and I wanted to be clear about why I made my comment about my business. I appreciate your support my friend!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

How are the kids doing? Busy I am sure!! They grow up so fast!! How old are they now?

06-18-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

I like contrast too but I'm not quite into it heavily the way you are, Rhonda!! ;) But I sure want to play around with that block when I get done with it!! haha. I really love the dark in the middle of that block best with light on the outer edges! The block looks great done in the smaller sizes ;-) I think!! I am looking forward to playing around with this block when I get a chance ;-) ! Wow, you could've fooled me. It sure looked like it had been HQed and ITD makes it really pop too! Can't wait to try that too! :-D :-D

LOL I just had to tease you abit! I know you do beautiful work!! Not many do the deep contrast I love. I am obsessive! LOL I am working on branching out into brighter colorways but after 15 yrs of doing everything in Amish style habits die hard. I won't ever stop doing the deep contrast tho because I like the look. I do need to try other things more tho.

06-18-2010, 06:32 AM

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Thank you everyone for you wonderful comments! You do my soul good!! LOL My ego thanks you! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

06-18-2010, 08:15 AM

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littlehud

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Wow, your minis are always so awesome. Thanks for sharing Rhonda.

06-18-2010, 08:30 AM

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Hi Rhonda - brief controlled digression, sorry everyone! Kids are fine, aged 8 and nearly 6 now. We're pretty busy because we're moving to England in a couple of weeks, so packing like mad with a little PPing now and then for light relief! LOL

OK, back to Rhonda's lovely minis... :-D

06-18-2010, 10:45 AM

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What she said!!!

06-18-2010, 10:58 AM

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Thanks Gaigai. Ahhhh but that is the hook!! LOL Give everyone something for free to draw them into my web!!! (pun intended!!) :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :roll: :roll: :roll: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: