My Sewing Room and my two helpers

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02-23-2010, 05:15 AM

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Shelia

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Mollie Sue- Yes, the little red dress was mine. It's almost 52 years old! My Momma didn't dress me in pink or pastel. I wore RED!!

And yes, it is a cookbook holder. It sure comes in handy.

02-23-2010, 05:20 AM

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very nice

02-23-2010, 05:21 AM

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Shelia

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Nita--Yes, it's a Q-snap frame. I have mixed feelings about it. I don't have room for a large frame, and this one is lightweight and doesn't take up a lot of room. BUT, it's a little awkward when quilting. If I had room, I'd rather use a large frame that I could roll the quilt on. So, I have been experimenting with my BOM project for 2010...I have been quilting each block as I finish piecing (they are the pink/blue/white blocks on my design board)and quilting larger quilts without a frame or a hoop. I just pin it closely. So far these two methods have worked well for me.

02-23-2010, 05:41 AM

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You have a wonderful room :thumbup: I bet lots of beautiful quilts are created there :-P :!: :-P

02-23-2010, 06:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelia

Sheila ~ Thanks for your input. Yes, the fact that it is portable and does not take up much space is exactly the reason why I was looking into the Q-Snap frame for hand quilting. I'm familiar with the product line because I've used the smaller Q-Snaps when doing cross-stitch and punch needle hand work. It is doubtful that I would ever tackle anything larger than a wall hanging, when it comes to hand quilting. So, for what I have in mind, it sounds like the Q-Snap might be fine? What are the dimensions of your frame, if I might ask?

02-23-2010, 09:52 AM

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I have a frame like yours too. I stopped using it when I started FMQ and will never go back to hand quilting, I like FMQ so much better and so much faster.

02-23-2010, 10:19 AM

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Shelia

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Nita--I will measure it when I get home and get back with you.

02-23-2010, 02:03 PM

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You have a beautiful sewing room :D:D:D
Your little helpers are adorable!!!

04-13-2010, 04:26 AM

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Lou Lou

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Sheila, I love the quilt you made for Bailey. Yours sewing room is nice also. I notice you live in Soddy Daisy, so do I.
Small world.

04-13-2010, 05:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nita

Nice room and very cozy & inviting; Kind of makes me want to join you with a cup of coffee and do some quilt talk.

I happened to notice the Q-Snaps quilt frame ...... you didn't mention it. How do you like it? I was thinking of getting a frame like that for hand quilting, but wanted to hear someone else's input before I made the purchase.

link for making quilt frames...just thought u might be interested.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4928734_make...ng-frame.html#

Opps forgot to comment how nice your sewing rm is...looks very inviting and those pugs must bring you lots of love.