- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-22 04:05:48-04
Thanks Kathy! Corel is very advanced, it is atchualy for Photos. I have used it long enough that I can get around an make my templates..but the other one should be easy for new quilters or easy for new computer users.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-22 02:07:24-04
That looks great, no need for another program the way you do them.
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-22 01:46:55-04
Joyce, Thank you for the info. Because I have 3 grandsons under 3 years old including one 3 weeks old, and another grandchild expected in September I am always interested in designs suitable for them, and these look really good. I will check out those sites tomorrow. The rag book sounds a good idea too. Always good to know they sew out so well too, isnt it. I havent had too much trouble with any I've used (not many yet). But it can be an issue. I would like to do one of them a Noah quilt, and these are such good designs.
Marilyn
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-22 01:34:48-04
I admire your work, each block is making me say more please can't wait for the next one. I'd love to get my hands on this pattern. Love all the colors your picking, what color are you going to use to sash it together? Maybe your scraps joined together somehow. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. You have a very lucky brother.
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-22 01:26:20-04
I just love your Noah quilt!! I'm a Noah nut. I have the janome noah set but yours are great. Relly like the fabric choise and placement. Thanks a million for the links
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-22 01:22:42-04
This is so cute, love your choice of fabric, the colouring is so delicate.
We can see you are having fun with your new machine.Jo
Re:My granddaughters quilt
- Re:My granddaughters quilt - 2007-06-22 01:19:43-04
Nice job! I remember my own girls loving carebears, glow in the dark will be so much fun.
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-22 00:34:28-04
Hello Marilyn, I did have a Noah in mind when I bought these patterns, but as I already had given him a quilt, I was going to make a rag book with the pictures in it, but when I stitched them out made them into a quilt. I will do him the rag book though. The designs came from a site I joined on the web. http://www.embroiderybillboard.com they list a whole lot of pattern sellers and have a whole heap of free patterns. I bought these though from a company that had freebies on the site, http://www.designsbyjuju.com and a lot more applique ones and some santa redwork. They are having a great sale. I got seven sets for the cost of two, $40 US for 7 sets. They are normally $20US a set. I have purchased from them twice with no problems. Joyce
Re:My granddaughters quilt
- Re:My granddaughters quilt - 2007-06-21 18:52:25-04
Looks great. Lovely bright colours. It must be great to hand on your skills to your grand daughter.
Marilyn
My granddaughters quilt
- My granddaughters quilt - 2007-06-21 18:03:41-04
Sam and I finished piecing her quilt last night. We still have to add a black border probably this weekend. Sam is 13 next month, but the carebears glow in the dark so its acceptable!!!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-21 13:24:53-04
http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=123Quilt
Here is a quilt program, Free for 30 days!
I use Corel Paint Shop Pro X to do mine. Here I'll show you one of my old templates. Mine turn out exactly how the template does...except BETTER!!!!
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/pjquilts/Patricia-Tim-Draft.jpg
And her is the finished quilt top.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/pjquilts/Patricia-June192007-.jpg
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-21 09:28:47-04
[file] Here is the May quilt top and have also received the fabric for the April one.
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-21 07:44:28-04
That is lovely Joyce, so you made it without it being for someone? I stay behind so much I never get to make anything just cause I want to. Lucky you!!!!
Later
Re:What is my favorite sewing machine?
- Re:What is my favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-20 20:22:32-04
Brother machines do pretty well and if it does what you want that is the main thing. I think we are okay at fitting in our sewing around our resources. For a long time I only hand quilted because my previous machine didnt handle machine quilting very well. ow with a new machine I have the choice of hand or machine quilting, so do both.Marilyn
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-20 20:27:26-04
Joyce, where are your Noah embroidery designs from? They are really nice ones.
Love the soft colours of the blocks. Is this designed with a particular Noah baby in mind or because you wanted to do it? Somebody will be very thrilled to receive this.
Marilyn
Re:crazy quilt
- Re:crazy quilt - 2007-06-20 20:16:53-04
Hi Tia Sarah. Your pic didn't seem to come up.Looking forward to seeing it
Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway?
- Re:Not Quilting, but cute anyway? - 2007-06-20 19:16:06-04
Here is the latest quilt top I just finished it today. I embroidered the Noahs Ark pictures onto blocks then machine pieced the rest, only the quilting to go. Now will need to find a Noah baby. Joyce
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-20 17:29:17-04
Ok, so it seems I have never really given my opinion on this what is your favorite machine. My new Bernina 440 QE is totally my fav. I have an Elna 3300, and the two Singer treadle machines and the Bernina 440. I have sewn more in the last six months than I did in the last two years since I got it.
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-20 17:03:18-04
There are plenty of sites online that you can print off sheets of graph paper from. I have done that, but I find its cheaper to buy it in the fall when school supplies go on sale. The packet Im working from now has a 25cent sticker on it with 50 sheets. That is way cheaper than printer paper and ink.
But if your stuck, google search free 1/4 inch graph paper.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-20 13:53:25-04
One of our magazines gave out some free graph paper and I cut it up into A4 size and copied it, so now I have a pile of A4 graph paper. I use coloured pencils and draw up my plans then work out how many square to cut. Seems to work for me. Not very adventurous yet. JoycePost edited by: JHPym, at: 2007/06/20 18:58
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-20 08:53:33-04
[file] Hi everyone, to continue the story of the calender mini quilts here is the next paragraph....February top is done.
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-20 09:53:24-04
My foavorite machine is my 30 year old Bernina. I love it and have made tons of stuff on it and it has never let me down. I do go into withdrawal at the very thought of getting it serviced. My husband gave me a Singer treadle machine for Christmas. I am delighted as I have been looking for one for years. With some cleaning and oiling, it works great (it was stored in a chicken coop for who knows how long but now it has a place of honor in my home!)
Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops
- Re:sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-20 06:32:48-04
Wow, that is cool I have not ever drawn out my quilting. I don't know what it will look like when I start I don't know how many blocks to make I just start and then go one square at time.
I might do more design elements if I were to use a drawing.
sharing how I design my quilt tops
- sharing how I design my quilt tops - 2007-06-20 06:09:03-04
Here is copy of the graph I use when I design my quilt tops. This one is part of a course I was taking on machine quilting so its not really my design but it is my colors. If I dont do this then each time I get a chance to do some blocks I have to lay everything out to see where Im at. This way all I have to do is get the paper out and because I mark off each row as I finish it I can just start from there. I think it is a good trick for people who have to stop and clean up their quilting each time like I have to. I quilt on my kitchen table. Best light in the house.
Happy quilting,
Anna ( I have my machine home so Im sewing more, computing less.)
crazy quilt
- crazy quilt - 2007-06-20 04:07:05-04
this one i just finished gave it to hus. for fathers day. tia sarah
more of my quilts
- more of my quilts - 2007-06-19 21:51:06-04
I have posted some more of my quilts into the gallery
my favourite is the flannel quilt which I have just finished. My daughter has her eyes on it, so I have to check her bag when she goes HomeI will try to find some time to make her one.
Re:quilt
- Re:quilt - 2007-06-19 17:59:05-04
Now that is funny! How old is your granddaughter? Mine are 11, 13 and 16 and any one of them would have said the same thing. Used to be the same with their dresses. It wasnt done until they had a hat, purse and a doll dress to match. I drew the line at purses for the dolls. The girls are cute, but not that cute.
Your quilts are very very much like I remember from my childhood. Colorful, soft, perfect little snugglers. Well done!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Re:Using the gallery:\"user system\" Button is GONE!
- Re:Using the gallery:\"user system\" Button is GONE! - 2007-06-19 00:40:54-04
I have made addition to My Quilting Experiences
today in The Gallery. My daughter arrived some months ago, with a small bundle of
fabric pieces from the Curtain Shop. There you are
something for you to work on. Pattern taken from French Mag, colours different from Patt, these were what I had to work with.
Machine appliqued, beads added in centre of flowers.
Now it is looking for a home.
Bye now Jo
Re:Seam allowances ( beginners take note)
- Re:Seam allowances ( beginners take note) - 2007-06-18 19:44:04-04
yes this is different from sewing clothes. Thank you for the info about the seam allowance.
Re:My machine quilting extension table
- Re:My machine quilting extension table - 2007-06-18 19:52:24-04
That looks like it might be easy enough to make, I might give it a try. By the way nice machine.
Re:Using the gallery
- Re:Using the gallery - 2007-06-18 19:47:58-04
Thanks for the instructions. Step by step is easier for me than trial and error. I did manage to get my second quilt posted, with the help of the instructions, not sure if I did it right but it is there anyway.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Re:Check out the gallery
- Re:Check out the gallery - 2007-06-18 16:22:52-04
The Iris photos on Patty's quilt where all taken by my brother Ken Walker. Some were from his garden and some from other gardens near where he lives in northern Califoria. The Iris quilt blocks were from different sources. I think I wrote more information in show and tell. I'll put a link here.
http://www.creative-quilting.com/forum/forum/view-2000.html
I have two gallery enteries because Simon did the first one and I ended up doing a separate one later.
This is the forum link for Ken's Iris Sampler.
http://www.creative-quilting.com/forum/forum/view-1963.html
Post edited by: kquilts, at: 2007/06/18 21:38Post edited by: kquilts, at: 2007/06/18 21:41
Re:aquarium block
- Re:aquarium block - 2007-06-18 11:56:24-04
What a cool idea!! You are so creative. Keep up the great work and keep the pictures of all your ideas coming as well!
Re:postage stamp quilt
- Re:postage stamp quilt - 2007-06-18 11:14:39-04
Its a very colorful quilt. It must have taken you a long time to make. It is very beautiful.
Re:postage stamp quilt
- Re:postage stamp quilt - 2007-06-18 10:34:32-04
What a beautiful quilt.Did it take you long time to do?
Re:postage stamp quilt
- Re:postage stamp quilt - 2007-06-18 09:22:41-04
Congratulations, a work of art, all those tiny squares,
did you machine or hand paper piece.
Hours and hours of TLC, the final result a credit to you.
Bye now Jo
Re:Check out the gallery
- Re:Check out the gallery - 2007-06-18 07:52:33-04
kathy i just saw your pic. you've got beautiful quilts. are all your flowers from your own garden.
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-18 07:17:08-04
Susanm, could you tell me what month, year this issue with the pattern is. I would like to see if its available online. Thanks,
Anna
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-18 07:02:26-04
Hi suzyq2 It is in one of our local magazines, Craftwise.I have changed colors and themes to my liking but used the tiny paper piecing patchwork at the bottom.
I need to get rid of all my small scraps and this is a great way to go.
Thanks for the compliments and I will post each one when the top is completed.
I will also remember to post them all together when complete.
It is a gift for my brother and family.
Am busy with February.
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-18 06:39:10-04
I have two that really look so much like that only both of mine are treadle machines. One is in such great shape that it has the best stitch of all my machines.
Re:Very cool link to quilting helps
- Re:Very cool link to quilting helps - 2007-06-18 04:55:13-04
Very cool picture Jean, I love to watch Kaye on the PBS station in my town.
She is on Tue. Morning and Sat. morning. Same show but since I never get to watch on Tue. I don't mind.
Re:Check out the gallery
- Re:Check out the gallery - 2007-06-18 03:48:06-04
Please post photos and when you do, you can let people know by posting a note here in the forum. This will remind them to check out the gallery.
Momma has a second quilt in the gallery now.Post edited by: kquilts, at: 2007/06/18 08:48
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-16 21:55:53-04
Post: I have a singer just like this one mine has the knee control has your?
Reply: No mine is a portable, it has the old push peddle. It has a nice wooden lid, can still read Singer on it also! So thats a nice plus. I am thinking of having it cleaned up, the wood repaired/polished/oiled what ever they call it now days. Many say I should put it on display it is a beautiful machine. I do enjoy sewing on it! I am fussy about using it every so often, as I don't want it to lock up as many others I have seen. It works like a charm, gotta keep it that way! The lil guy will run forever though, I have used it to quilt for hours and it just keeps stiching!
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-17 05:10:52-04
Susan, I really love your blocks! Like someone else stated please post a picture when finished. Was this a pattern or one you came up with? Just adorable
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-16 21:15:07-04
Hi PJ, I have a singer just like this one mine has the knee control has your? I had it given to me a few years ago, have just started to use it I love it. Only does straight stitch. I find it great for sewing my Teddy Bear fur.
Cheers Jean
Re:Very cool link to quilting helps
- Re:Very cool link to quilting helps - 2007-06-16 20:40:17-04
Very good site. Thank you Anna. I don't seem to have much time for sewing as well, I spend most of my day on the computer.
Cheers Jean
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Re:Neck Tie Quilt
- Re:Neck Tie Quilt - 2007-06-17 05:10:52-04
Susan, I really love your blocks! Like someone else stated please post a picture when finished. Was this a pattern or one you came up with? Just adorable
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-16 21:55:53-04
Post: I have a singer just like this one mine has the knee control has your?
Reply: No mine is a portable, it has the old push peddle. It has a nice wooden lid, can still read Singer on it also! So thats a nice plus. I am thinking of having it cleaned up, the wood repaired/polished/oiled what ever they call it now days. Many say I should put it on display it is a beautiful machine. I do enjoy sewing on it! I am fussy about using it every so often, as I don't want it to lock up as many others I have seen. It works like a charm, gotta keep it that way! The lil guy will run forever though, I have used it to quilt for hours and it just keeps stiching!
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-16 21:15:07-04
Hi PJ, I have a singer just like this one mine has the knee control has your? I had it given to me a few years ago, have just started to use it I love it. Only does straight stitch. I find it great for sewing my Teddy Bear fur.
Cheers Jean
Re:Very cool link to quilting helps
- Re:Very cool link to quilting helps - 2007-06-16 20:40:17-04
Very good site. Thank you Anna. I don't seem to have much time for sewing as well, I spend most of my day on the computer.
Cheers Jean
Re:aquarium block
- Re:aquarium block - 2007-06-16 17:13:26-04
Thanks everyone for all the positive comments. I was a really fun project to work on.
The fabric I have had in my scrap bin since some of the grandkids were little. I used it to make shorts and appliqued on tee-shirts to match. So I have no idea where it came from. My best guess would be Walmart or Fabricland which is a chain fabric store in Canada.
I am trying to get the pattern together so I can post it here. Who knew it would be so hard to write a pattern that others can follow? Maybe tomorrow I will have it done and post it.
Cant wait for my machine to come back home!!!
Anna
Re:what is your favorite sewing machine?
- Re:what is your favorite sewing machine? - 2007-06-16 16:42:53-04
I remember that same machine at home,,,now I'll have to find out whatever happened to it. Funny I can picture it in the front window of my parents bedroom, but i have no memory of my mother ever sewing at it. She must have sewn while we were in bed :-) I have the beautiful wooden accessory box that came with that machine.
Re:aquarium block
- Re:aquarium block - 2007-06-16 16:40:00-04
Good on you Anna ! You really are very talented Cheers Ruth
Re:Very cool link to quilting helps
- Re:Very cool link to quilting helps - 2007-06-16 10:37:05-04
WOW. Another one to bookmark, I'm getting so hooked on the computer the kids are starting to complain about that now , instead of the sewing machine!! Joy
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