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| Different rag quilt designs | 11/21/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: Audrey, I have seen a rag quilt made using cotton/muslin on the front and flannel in the middle and ...
A: You can definitely put a layer in the middle, just make sure to cut it the same size as the strips. ...
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| Different rag quilt designs | 11/21/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: Audrey, I have seen a rag quilt made using cotton/muslin on the front and flannel in the middle and ...
A: Sure, I would figure out the dimensions of the quilt you want to make, say 45"x45". Then figure out ...
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| naming a pattern | 11/8/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: I have set of pattern pieces my other hand sewed in I believe the late 40s early 50s I would like to ...
A: The pattern is often called "Dresden Plate" -- but can also be known as "Aster" (or "China Aster") ...
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| Beginning quilting | 11/7/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I have decided to make a queen size quilt for my bed. I would like a 6" border and the 'guts' of ...
A: Go the this website: http://www.quiltbug.com/Articles/fabric-calculator.htm Where it asks for ...
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| quilt comes apart | 11/5/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I am a beginner quilter. I have made only 4 quilts. The problem I am having is after a few washes ...
A: When I first answered your question, I had assumed it was the seams that were coming apart. If, ...
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| quilt comes apart | 11/4/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I am a beginner quilter. I have made only 4 quilts. The problem I am having is after a few washes ...
A: Lovely name you have, if I may say so! I understand how you feel, Dawn. All that work and you ...
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| Applique + free motion | 11/2/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I am thinking about making a series of leaf block squares to use as table runners/ centerpieces. ...
A: Julie, Kudos for trying free motion! You'll find it is much fun and lets you be more and more ...
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| Georgia, circa??? | 10/23/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: This quilt was passed down to me with almost no information. It belonged to my grandmother, a ...
A: Storing: please do not store against wood directly. Put the quilt into clean cotton first -- a ...
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| Georgia, circa??? | 10/23/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: This quilt was passed down to me with almost no information. It belonged to my grandmother, a ...
A: And thanks for your question. From what I can see, your quilt definitely fits with some broadly ...
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| very old crazy quilt blocks | 10/23/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: How old are they, one has a print, strip, of American flag, velvet, silk is worn, wonderful ...
A: It is typical for the silks and taffetas of this era to crack or break. When these fabric start to ...
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| NY Beauty mint and lavender 1920's | 10/22/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: They said I had asked too many follow-up questions so had to start over. The wear on the quilt is ...
A: ADDED EXPLANATION below... Thanks for persisting. In the small photo you first sent, there are ...
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| NY Beauty 1925 Quilt Mint and Lavender | 10/22/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: I have a NY Beauty quilt purchased in 1980, made around 1925, lavender and mint and white, in very ...
A: Rebecca, Thanks for your response. Things are better with my Mom, who is 95. I hope that things ...
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| very old crazy quilt blocks | 10/21/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: How old are they, one has a print, strip, of American flag, velvet, silk is worn, wonderful ...
A: There was fad for Crazy Quilts starting in 1876 and going until about 1920 or so. (There were crazy ...
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| Juki TL 98 QE foot pedal | 10/13/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: Where can I find this part?
A: I searched for quite awhile and found only one website that lists the foot control for the exact ...
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| NY Beauty 1925 Quilt Mint and Lavender | 10/9/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: I have a NY Beauty quilt purchased in 1980, made around 1925, lavender and mint and white, in very ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was called away on a family medical issue. Are ...
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| NY Beauty 1925 Quilt Mint and Lavender | 10/9/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: I have a NY Beauty quilt purchased in 1980, made around 1925, lavender and mint and white, in very ...
A: It looks wonderful, though it's a bit difficult to know the condition from a photo -- a critical ...
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| 1930's Bow Tie Quilt | 10/2/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: My sister has a hand stitched quilt made by our Grandmother in the 1930's. It needs a new backing. ...
A: Good Morning, I apologize for being late in answering. I have been away at a big Quilt Conference ...
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| 1st time Rag quilter | 10/1/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: Ok, so I call the local quilt shop to make a 72 x90 rag quilt. I found one that I liked that had ...
A: Well, your finished block size will be 9", so you need to make your quilt dimensions divisible by 9. ...
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| 1st time Rag quilter | 9/30/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: Ok, so I call the local quilt shop to make a 72 x90 rag quilt. I found one that I liked that had ...
A: Ok, so she is off but not by much. Sorry. You need 160 10x10 squares. (10" starting square, 1/2" ...
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| stitch and tear | 9/30/2009 | Connie Hester |
Q: I was given some stitch and tear cloth to use. As I am new to quilting and applique can you tell me ...
A: It is just one of many tear-away stabilizers. It is used behind single-layer fabric to prevent ...
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| Quilt | 9/28/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: Julie. I live in Ann Arbor Michigan, hope this helps. Thanks Tim
A: Tim, There is woman in Temperance, MI who sometimes goes to the monthly Ann Arbor Flea Market in ...
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| Stippling | 9/28/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I am a beginner in free motion quilting and am having trouble with breaking the needle when ...
A: First of all, good for you for trying free motion quilting. It's not really hard, just getting ...
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| very old quilt top | 9/26/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: I found a double wedding band quilt top pieced together by hand that my grandmother made at the turn ...
A: and thanks for seeing that your grandmother's work has value -- monetary or otherwise... Let's ...
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| Rag Quilt layers | 9/24/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: using 3 layers of flannel. Bottom face down, top face up. The middle is colored on top and bottom ...
A: It depends on whether the middle print will show through your top layer. If the top layer is thick ...
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| Pieced quilt top fabric | 9/17/2009 | Connie Hester |
Q: I was having trouble with my internet connection when I sent this before so I will try again. My ...
A: I would go ahead and quilt it before washing. If you wash it now, you will have all sorts of ...
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| Grandma's Garden quilt | 9/13/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I made a full size quilt of this pattern but can't figure out how to attached it to the bottom. A ...
A: I'm not sure I understand your question but I'll give it a try. When you say you can't figure out ...
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| Antique Quilt | 9/11/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: We purchased this quilt in the early 80's in Upstate New York and we were wondering if you could ...
A: I wonder if you received my answer -- no response from you. I always like to know that people get ...
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| MATERIAL | 9/7/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: I AM VERY NEW TO QUILTING AND FEEL LOST WITH THE HAND DYED MATERIAL I PURCHASED. WILL IT BLEED? ...
A: welcome to the quilting world! For the most part, it's the reds, purples and reddish browns that ...
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| Rag Quilting Material | 8/28/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: Will Corduroy work for a rag quilt? I am mixing corduroy & cottons & using Denim for the back.. Now ...
A: Corduroy works great for a rag quilt. I have found it to rag almost as good as flannel. Also, I ...
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| Batting | 8/22/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: Can the left over larger size batting pieces be sewed together and used in another quilt?
A: Yes, they can! The batting lofts should be the same and use a zig-zag stitch to sew the edges ...
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| Antique Quilt | 8/18/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: We purchased this quilt in the early 80's in Upstate New York and we were wondering if you could ...
A: I think I can probably help you, but I will need more information and more photos. I am away now -- ...
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| Rag Quilt Fabrics | 8/6/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: I'm looking to make my first rag quilt. There is a lot of info out there, but the biggest problem ...
A: Well, I'm happy to say that the fabric store employee is very, very wrong. Granted, she was right ...
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| rag quilt pointers | 8/4/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: I am going to start making my first rag quilt this weekend, do you have any tips for me?
A: Oh, do I? Just a few. Rag quilts are remarkably easy and fun, so you are in store for a fun ...
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| rag quilts | 8/1/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: If I am using fleece for both tom and bottom do I still have to use a batting or middle layer of ...
A: Sorry this took me so long to answer. Nope, you don't need a middle layer. The fleece will be ...
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| quilt | 7/30/2009 | Julie Silber |
Q: Made by great grmother in Humphreys Co, Tennessee, about 1850. Has names of children, children's ...
A: Good Morning, Thanks for your message. I feel confident that I help you with this one -- but I ...
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| flannel and applique seams | 7/29/2009 | Connie Hester |
Q: I am so grateful that I came across this web site!! I am a first time quilter and have found this ...
A: Unfortunately, flannel continues to shrink, has inconsistent stitch count (thus distorting easily ...
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| Binding Double Wedding Ring Quilt | 7/15/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: In particular I am having problems with the point where one semi circle ends and the next one ...
A: First of all, I hope you are using bias binding. Here is a video of binding, for the valley between ...
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| Quilting frame | 7/12/2009 | Dawn Paoletti |
Q: My wife & I have a Sears quilting frame stock no. 25-48174C and no directions on how to assemble it. ...
A: Have you tried contacting Sears through their Customer Service dept? Their number is 1-800-MYSEARS. ...
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| rag quilt | 7/8/2009 | Audrey Zohner |
Q: I just made a rag quilt. I washed it on a quick wash cycle and had to spin dry it more than once. I ...
A: It could be two things. One: the material you bought was low end and was going to pill anyway. I ...
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| sewing machines and YLI thread | 7/7/2009 | Connie Hester |
Q: I am in the market for a new sewing machine and would like to learn free motion quilting. Any ...
A: Rather than recommend a particular machine, I would suggest that you visit your local (or nearest to ...
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