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| quilting with diamond shapes | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I need to sew diamond shapes together to form rows. It looks like I will have little tails after ...
A: Can you tell me if the diamonds are 45 or 60 degrees. Here is a site that may prove useful: ...
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| Quilting Squares | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Where can I get some really good ideas for quilting square design....and what is the best way to ...
A: I get my ideas from the free quilt block sites on the internet. There are bunches of them. Just ...
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| 45 degree angles | 9/25/2008 |
Q: how do I position ruler in order to nip corners off at 45 degree angle?
A: Most quilting rulers have a 45 degree line on them. line the 45 line with the straight side of the ...
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| CIRCLE QUILT | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I also saw the same circle quilt made from 20 fat squares just a few weeks ago and cannot find the ...
A: I do not know if she found the pattern. I found a site with all the episodes listed, maybe one of ...
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| Square in square | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I know how how to calculate corner squares for a finished measurement by using formula : 15" ...
A: I found this set of instructions that should help with your block calculations. ...
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| puckering | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I'm making a baby quilt and I'm at the last step. My material keeps puckering. It's like I have too ...
A: I understand that you are doing the stitching (quilting) by machine The way to start is by laying ...
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| half square triangle quilt pattern | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for a l/2 square triangle quilt pattern that looks kinda like a long cabin. I know they ...
A: Is there any way you can send a picture or drawing of what the block looks like? Is this what you ...
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| circle quilt need templates | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a circle quilt pattern. I saw one on createtv on a diy channel. They used 20 fat ...
A: I looked for the episode, but could not find any info about it. I did some more searching and found ...
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| circle quilt need templates | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a circle quilt pattern. I saw one on createtv on a diy channel. They used 20 fat ...
A: Is there any possibility you can recall the name of the show or its number? I found this set of ...
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| setting in triangles | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am making a Linus quilt with squares on point & sashing between. (I am making "vertical" sashing ...
A: Rather than try to explain it to you, I found some sites that will better explain it. ...
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| Batting in a rag quilt | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter is making a rag quilt with batting in the middle. Unfortunately I cut the ...
A: The only thing I can think of is to trim the batting where it is outside the squares. we all learn ...
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| Prairie points | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have the points on the border. My question is do I tack them down? Do I quilt them? Like an echo ...
A: parire points usually are not quilted. They are a decoration. Here are some sites to help you with ...
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| bind a Grandmas Flower garden | 5/4/2008 |
Q: The Flower garden quilt I have was made by Grandmother who has since past away. It is not quilted or ...
A: To bind the quilt you will need to use bias binding. Here are some sites that may be of help ...
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| quilt pattern | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying for find a pattern for a quilt block called "Tippecanoe" or "Old Tippecanoe" or any ...
A: I found a few different patterns with the same name. I listed the sites for you. Hope these are of ...
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| math | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Iam making Maple Leaves pattern quilt. My first quilt. Idont understand when it says cut then ...
A: Some patterns are not as clear as they need to be. Here is a site with good instructions on making ...
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| beginning quilting | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have just began quilting and finished my first quilt. I have found 3 fabrics that I like for my ...
A: My suggestion is to do a search for free quilt patterns. You will get a bunch of sites with many ...
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| cutting diamonds | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My wife has just started quilting and we hit a problem with a 60 degree diamond. Books tell us to ...
A: I am sorry you did not like my answer. a 60 degree diamond is a parallogram. if you will take the ...
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| crisp points | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Is there some trick to getting the points to come exactly right do I stop the point at the 1/4" or ...
A: the only bad question is the one not asked. There are times when you stop making the seam at the ...
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| Quilting rows | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have constructed all my pieces and sewn them into rows and now the rows are not the same lengths. ...
A: This usually happens when you do not take the time to square each unit and make sure they are all ...
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| layering/basting | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have made a few quilts, small baby quilts..amish colored inspired and a few larger ones..here is ...
A: I understand about not having room. I was in that situation for a long time. I used my bed to lay ...
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| fat bundles | 7/31/2007 |
Q: What are fat bundles and how do you use them in quilting?
A: A fat bundle is a selection of fat quarters. Fat quarters are a measure of fabric, 18 inches by 21 ...
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| quilting frame | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have helped others in the past, quilting and enjoyed it. I have never pieced a top my self, so I ...
A: Here are a few sites that I was able to find. Hope they cam be of some help. ...
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| snowball quilt block formula | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am making a quilt with 14 inch blocks. I would like to know the formula for making a snowball ...
A: I do not believe there is a chart. I looked at several snowball patterns and the ratio of the ...
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| Construction of an unusual shape | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am both an avid boater and quilter. I am trying to figure out how I can make a quilt to fit the ...
A: The first thing I would do is get a measuring tape, note pad and pencil. Then I would measure the ...
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| quilting | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am new to quilting and have an idea iwould like help with. I am trying to figure a pattern on a ...
A: Here are some pictures others have made with the crown royal bags ...
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| hand quilting | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am making my first non-tied quilt. How do I transfer a quilting pattern onto my quilt? Is there ...
A: I use a pencil, one of the mechanical ones you put lead into. It works great and you get a nice ...
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| Quilt Basting | 1/26/2007 |
Q: Vinette, I hope you don't mind me asking what seems like the same question. You said that you ...
A: When I use the Q-snap frame, it is square, I do not have a problem with puckering. When I used a ...
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| Quilt Basting | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I have my top, batting and backing all ready to go together, but I keep hesitating to go further ...
A: I use safety pins also and hand quilt. You did not say if you are planning on machine or hand ...
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| cathedral window/machine quilting | 1/24/2007 |
Q: the web page you give can not be found
A: I am not sure what site you are refering to, but I checked the ones here and they all work. ...
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| cathedral window | 1/20/2007 |
Q: i have my four squares and am told to line up the openings and stitch along one side of two of the ...
A: Here are several sites with good pictures and directions for the quilt. Have fun with it. ...
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| quitling | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have made 2 quilt tops but find myself getting fustrated with trying to sew the front to the back. ...
A: With large quilts getting the 3 layers to behave can be troublesome. Here is how I handle it. I ...
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| joining blocks accurately. | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I hope I can express this question clearly.....I have made some 6" blocks for a row by row swap, and ...
A: I am wondering if all the blocks were exactly the same size before you stitched the corners on. Did ...
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| enlarging quilt block | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have a quilt block pattern measuring 16". I would like to use this one block to make a lap quilt ...
A: What needs to be done is to make a copy of your pattern, on the copy mark 1 inch squares. On ...
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| Prairie Point instruction... | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I need some clear, good, simple instructions on how to put already made prairie points ONTO the ...
A: Here are two sites with info on prarie points and attaching them to the quilt. ...
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| rag quilts-tie..no sew | 9/27/2006 |
Q: How do you make the new kind of rag quilts that you tie and don't have to sew? I saw one in a store ...
A: From what I have seen, you make these from fleece. You get two panels of fabric. Place both pieces ...
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| Rag Quilt Construction | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am new to this so maybe this is a dumb question. I've cut out my 8" squares and I've cut out my ...
A: No question is a dumb question. Here is a site from JoAnns that has pretty good instructions for ...
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| Quilt cutting | 9/23/2006 |
Q: A friend and I are both having the same problem. When we're rotary cutting, we have to cut 2-3 times ...
A: Sounds like an interesting problem. I would first say dull blade, but you already addressed that ...
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| attaching quilt to frame | 8/11/2006 |
Q: for the most part it looks like 2 saw horses with two rollers with a gear on two ends. How do I ...
A: Since I do not use a floor frame, I searched the net for info for you. here is what I found for you ...
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| invisible thread | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I had a terrible time trying to quilt with invisible thread. I tried to run it thru a bobbin to ease ...
A: I have never liked using the invisible threads as if they break they seem to stick one like a pin. ...
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| Cathedral Window Quilt | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Just wondering if there is a machine stitched way of making a Cathedral Window Quilt? Thanks in ...
A: The answer is YES. I have one in progress now. Been in progress for a few years. ...
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| enlarging quilt block | 6/11/2005 |
Q: The block is called X's and O's.This block is 6" and I need it to be 8". Here a the directions as ...
A: Is there any way you can send me a sketch of what the blocks look like, if so I will be better able ...
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| grandmas flower quilt | 3/6/2005 |
Q: hi i have a project due where i need information on grandmas flower quilt the history of it and how ...
A: here are some sites about guilt history, from them you may find the information you are searching, ...
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| first quilt | 10/19/2003 |
Q: I am a college student with a HUGE desire to make my first quilt. (and I have no prior experience). ...
A: what i usually start students out with is 5 inch squares, cut on the diagonal to make triangles. use ...
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| backing material for quilts | 3/20/2003 |
Q: I have a piece of material(44wide by 316long) I am wanting to use for the back of a quilt top(90wide ...
A: Here is what i would do. cut two strips 44x 116, cut the last strip in half to be 22 x 84. you will ...
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| urgent quilting question | 8/20/2002 |
Q: Why is technique, patience and equipment important in quilting? Explain Please. I'm doing this for a ...
A: Technique goes to over all looks and accuracy with out it you will have a sloppy job and not co ...
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