- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-03-01 13:06:58-05
Not so much retire as I am down to one paying job and working from home too. I still teach bit for right now I don't have anyone signed up for classes. I have a lot of people ask about the classes but they don't sign up. I am making more and more things though.
Tennye
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Re:grandsons quilt
Re:Landscape wall hanging
- Re:Landscape wall hanging - 2008-03-01 11:20:24-05
Deb it's beautiful. Almost looks like the Beaver River dam in Beaverton Ontario. Just needs a big circular top bridge over the top and it would be the same.
Great job.
Landscape wall hanging
- Landscape wall hanging - 2008-03-01 09:29:35-05
1 attempted of a wall hanging. Went to a class taught by Helene Knotts, who is know for her Fabric Art She has a web site under her name if you want to take a look. Didn't work need to resize. I be back.
Post edited by: dtraut, at: 2008/03/01 15:31Post edited by: dtraut, at: 2008/03/01 15:34
Friday, February 29, 2008
Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-29 02:06:27-05
Teddy Bear Angels are a hug from above . From my Mom's stash (she passed away last year). But I made it from the whole club, it just seemed to suit.
Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-29 01:28:15-05
Anna,
Thanks for sharing your hearts! Love the teddy bear angel's! Hope you and Tom find strenghth in them.
Suzy
Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-28 16:19:12-05
Anna
So glad you and Tom like the blocks.
Hope they will keep coming and will brighten you day.
Hugs Diane
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Re:landscape wall hanging
- Re:landscape wall hanging - 2008-02-28 14:38:51-05
Love your Landscape Sue, it looks to hard for me. Can't wait to see finished.
Cheers Jean
Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-28 14:29:18-05
Anna so pleased you like the hearts. Hopefully mine should arrive soon. Posted it last week. Just keep them handy, when you need a hug just hold them we all are with you.
LOL LOH'S Jean
Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Re:Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-28 11:40:48-05
They look great Anna. Whenever you need a hug just grab a heart. Maybe you should put flannel on the back when you make the quilt to make it more cuddly and huggable.
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-28 10:49:51-05
What a great quilt, he will really enjoy the quilt and always have the recipe laying aroundDebra
Re:Caroline in Heirloom dress
- Re:Caroline in Heirloom dress - 2008-02-28 11:42:50-05
You can do it Ruth, we know that. But you did sayCaroline did not like wearing a dress, maybe she doesn't want you showing it.
Hearts from the Hearts of friends
- Hearts from the Hearts of friends - 2008-02-28 05:44:51-05
Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you all!! I started getting lovely gift packages in the mail this week.
Hearts from Pat, Diane, Suzy, Sue, and Marilyn. It has been such fun opening them with Tom and sharing some fun stuff together. I hope its ok that I covered up some of you info with tape. I didnt feel comfortable putting everything out there is cyberspace. They are lovely even with some extra tape bits. I love you all for being so thoughtful.
Ps, still no word on what is going to happen next with Tom. Waiting, waiting, waiting....
Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/02/28 11:46Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/02/28 11:47
Caroline in Heirloom dress
- Caroline in Heirloom dress - 2008-02-27 15:43:04-05
This is my daughter at her prechool Xmas party in an heirloom dress i made.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-27 06:22:15-05
Tennye, thought you retired the end of the year and were going to have more time just working from home???
you seem busier than ever.
she Re:Patchwork in silk
- Re:Patchwork in silk - 2008-02-27 06:50:51-05
Hi....
love your work - its very rich and welcome to the quilting club. hope to see more of your work...sheila
Re:landscape wall hanging
- Re:landscape wall hanging - 2008-02-27 06:11:55-05
Hi Sue...
this is loverly.....you are racing ahead now with your work.....she
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-27 05:02:52-05
I have this great fabric that is small baskets of summer berries. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and some other kinds that are yellow or sort of yellow,green. So I think it will be really a nice effect when I get to it. I have been given a new project last night that has to be done by the 24th of March and the Giant Dahlia has to be done by the 1st of April, plus I have the retro quilt that has to completed some where in there too. As well as the class I am writing on a quilt I just completed that I would like to get up in the next week if possible. Not too busy, am I. hahahaI guess I get more done when I am busy than when I don't have a due date. So off I go to work.
Later,
Tennye
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-26 12:33:25-05
You will never get two the same. And they are always beautiful. Have seem many at quilt shows and they always attract a crowd trying to figure out how they are done.
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-26 08:36:37-05
I started thie in a class but as usual needed it to be much bigger then they were making so had lots to do at home. Thouroughly enjoyed it. We stacked 6 layers of fabric pinned with butterfly pins and cut out our shapes. The layers had to be exactly on top of eachother for this to work. yes and each pile had to be sewn together. no mixing up . If i hadn't been making it for my grandson I too would have used flowers. If anyone wants the instructions I will email to you. very clear and easy to follow. just so long as you go one step at a time. One lady made hers from a large hydreanga ( ok so i can't spell) very impressive. it was very hard to pick her original fabric. More of these are on my to do list HA HA Chheers Ruth.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Re:Basting
- Re:Basting - 2008-02-25 13:21:03-05
thanks chris i wasn't aware of it either. just trying tro catch up . had no power all morning . appreciate the info.
cheers ruth
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-25 11:45:49-05
Tennye, the one I made (in a class) was with a pattern not the book or tool. It was pretty simple as long as you kept your pieces in place on the table beside you and sewed them in order. It is more of a pinwheel style than Ruth's, but the same effect. Of course mine is done in flowers and very bright, which is how I do all lessons.
Re:Basting
- Re:Basting - 2008-02-25 12:29:15-05
technically, any pattern you purchase/download from the web is for your use only. copying, or reproducing and distributing it in any way is a no no.
Of course we have all shared a pattern with a friend. And I am sure that you won't get in any real trouble for that.
But by posting it on the forum, that is a form of reproducing, and anyone could then in theory print and or copy it without ever purchasing the pattern/directions etc. (assuming they were legible) All I had to do was right click on the image, and I can copy it to a file on my computer. It is that easy. So if this were legible, I can steal the pattern or directions right from the forum. Does that make sense?
This deprives the owner of money they could have made by the sale of that pattern or set of directions.
Hope this answers your question.
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-25 10:48:46-05
I love it too, my boss is wanting me to make one too, but it isn't the stack and whack pattern it is a different one. I have the book and it seems complicated. I will work on it after I finished the Giant Dahlia I have started.
Tennye
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-25 10:06:08-05
When reading the instructions on the internet it did mention that you have to set the printer to thick or parchment type paper. Have been checking the paper out here and is about $5.00 a page in 3 different places, so I guess it goes on the Chicago list. Cheaper to order on internet (10 pages 16.49), Jenkins, and pay postage to Canada than buying it here.
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-25 10:10:18-05
Ruth, is tht a stack and whack? I have done one, but not got it quilted yet. Love it and the process, makes such unique quilts.
Re:Basting
- Re:Basting - 2008-02-25 10:01:22-05
Chris, I presume this applies to purchased patterns as well? Or is that allowed (legally) at all, letting someone else have the pattern without paying?
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-25 06:56:09-05
Joyce,
I didn't have any problems with my old printer which was a cheap Epson model that took the pages straight through. Someone one told me that for anything thicker than 80gsm that was the best type of printer. My new printer has all the bells and whistles, and faxes scans etc, but the paper does go up and round. haven't tried it on fabric yet. Just thought I'd pass the tip on.
Joy
Re:Basting
- Re:Basting - 2008-02-25 03:25:13-05
Just a bit of advice, if you are going to post pictures from a book, you need to be sure you reference the book. or this can be a copyright issue.
Although you can't read the print well, I recognize the book, and so will the author.So a book title and it's author needs to be in your post.
(I hope I am not offending you. Just want to keep everyone out of trouble here, and besides who knows, someone might want to purchase the book. It is a good visual reference book to add to any quilting library)
Re:more jacob\'s quilt
- Re:more jacob\'s quilt - 2008-02-25 03:04:27-05
Well done Ruth! I love the stack and whack quilts. I am working on a couple right now. WELL... to be honest, Im working on nothing,but I have a Christmas one and a dolphin one that I started in 2007 and will eventually get back to and finish!!
I love the pattern you used. Are sewing the triangles together as tricky as it looks in the book? Mine are done slightly differently with a kind of pinwheel look to them. I was afraid to try the straight 6 or 8 triangles.
I really love this one of yours. It is great with the read star design.
Hugs Anna
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Re:more jacob\'s quilt
- Re:more jacob\'s quilt - 2008-02-24 13:31:21-05
A very beautiful quilt. I have thought of making this kind of quilt, but never have done it.
Kathy
Re:more jacob\'s quilt
- Re:more jacob\'s quilt - 2008-02-24 13:17:32-05
Ruth,
This is wonderfulReally love how it turned out. Very proud of you
So happy you were able to post it. YEAH
Suzy
Re:grandsons quilt
- Re:grandsons quilt - 2008-02-24 09:38:43-05
it only worked for this time because someone up there took pity on me with my headache and did it for me. lol
Re:more jacob\'s quilt
- Re:more jacob\'s quilt - 2008-02-24 09:33:45-05
Hi Ruth,
Sue
Re:Basting / back saving
- Re:Basting / back saving - 2008-02-24 09:33:31-05
THE picture doesn't show up well . but it is using a table to do basting on. the hint is using large clips to hold it to the table. if anyone wants a clear email of it just ask and i will send. i haven't used this method but it appears to have merit. BACK SAVING
Re:Basting
- Re:Basting - 2008-02-24 09:29:10-05
Sorry Ladies you can't read this.I think Ruth is going to send me a closer photo.It is good information about basting.Sue
Post edited by: sue90, at: 2008/02/24 15:24 more jacob\'s quilt
- more jacob\'s quilt - 2008-02-24 09:15:47-05
ok so i got one photo in maybe i can get more in anyway this is a Stack and Whack Quilt. boat theme he lives near the ocean and loves it. the large border of boats is the original fabric. My friend used a boat theme in the quilting. i found it very interesting that the same fabric can produce such different blocks.
Post edited by: struth, at: 2008/02/24 15:17
Post edited by: struth, at: 2008/02/24 15:19Post edited by: struth, at: 2008/02/24 15:23
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-24 09:15:16-05
Joyce, that must have been a funny sight, but one I am familiar with. A few years ago when I first started putting fabric through my printer I had that same problem and it is so frustrating. But at least i wasnt using bought sheets so if it didnt work there wasnt a huge cost. But the printer I use now seems to be more tolerant of my efforts.
Looking forward to progress reports of your quilt.
Marilyn
Re:All Hand Pieced
- Re:All Hand Pieced - 2008-02-24 06:51:40-05
Hi Diane,
what a cool block i too would like lessons please.
Sue
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-24 06:47:35-05
Thank you Anna,
I did have the same link in my emails too but good not get the link to work until you said about clicking it twice.
Sue
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-24 06:27:02-05
Pat, and anyone else thinking about doing some computer printer pictures on fabric, this link came in my email today. It is from a site I belong to but I think anyone can access just this one page. I hope so because at the bottom of the page there is a video showing just how to make fabric ready for printing and the actual printing process. I found it very good. Hope it works.
http://how-to-quilt.com/tshirt.shtml
ps, I just tried the link, it worked but I had to click on play twice to get the video to run.
Hugs AnnaPost edited by: usannda, at: 2008/02/24 12:28
Re:All Hand Pieced
- Re:All Hand Pieced - 2008-02-23 16:36:36-05
Dine your block is lovely, I too would like lessons. Your work is beautiful.
Cheers Jean
Re:help with photo memory quilt
- Re:help with photo memory quilt - 2008-02-23 16:09:17-05
Oh Joyce, what I would give to have been in the garden giggling with your hubby. What a sight it would have been.
I am sorry you had such trouble though. I have used those sheets and not had a problem but I would have been like you if it had taken that many tries. Steaming mad!!!
I bet when you get on with the quilt it will feel worth the effort. Cant wait to see what you are doing.
Hope your sticky tape does the job.
Hugs, Anna
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