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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2017 :  10:18:12 PM  Show Profile
About 10 years ago,, I started trying my hand at quilting..
I started saving patterns in a binder,, and then would try making my samples...




I keep the samples in a file keeper,,,

It's kind of fun to pull them out and critique my old blocks,, and then try to make a new one.

I was going to make a baby afghan using this design,,, but alas,, never did.

( I cut a circle in half,, stitched one piece vertically and then stitched the other piece horizontally.. and added yoyos for the wheels.)


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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl

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Denise
Shoreview MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2017 :  05:46:07 AM  Show Profile
Grace,
what a good idea!

Denise Ann
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

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Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2017 :  05:59:29 AM  Show Profile
Grace, I love the idea, never thought of doing that, but I do want to create a sample book for quilt decorative top stitching designs (I don't have a long arm machine nor the space to consider).

Jana
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

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Linda
Terrell TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2017 :  06:16:25 AM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
I was going to take pictures of the quilts I've made and collect them in a binder with info about them. I've got pictures of MOST of them, but have yet to put in a binder. they are on my computer.

Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2017 :  5:03:44 PM  Show Profile
Hey Linda,,, it's a start...
I luv binders,,, to keep samples and ideas in....

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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2017 :  09:52:04 AM  Show Profile
What a great idea. A binder could be used to collect pictures and samples of many projects. I think I need one of these for my crochet.

Krista
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firecatinc
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Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2017 :  5:21:14 PM  Show Profile
Love the baby stroller.

Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2017 :  8:13:07 PM  Show Profile
yep,, Binders and those 'sheet protectors',, perfect combination...

Thanx Lenora,, I think it is a sweet pattern,,, but as usual,,, never got around to making a quilt with them..


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hudsonsinaf
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Shannon
Rozet Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2017 :  05:55:49 AM  Show Profile
Grace - you've only been quilting for ten years??? For real???? Maybe there is hope for me??? I'm afraid to start as I seem to have convinced myself that I will never be any good at it (why oh why am I so hard on myself?). I think I might need to just go for it and quit procrastinating with the hopes of finishing a quilt in about ten years time ;)

As for the binder idea - that is such an awesome idea!!! I LOVE binders and I LOVE sheet protectors - you are a GENIUS!!!!! And Krista - I totally agree about making multiple binders for multiple crafts. Yay! Another fun project to add to my never ending list :) Let's just hope it doesn't become next year's UFO ;)

~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 28 2017 :  08:53:38 AM  Show Profile
Shannon... yep... we have "UFO's" mastered!!! Snorks-n-giggles!

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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl

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Denise
Shoreview MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2017 :  06:29:33 AM  Show Profile
Shannon,
You can do it! Start with a table runner or wall hanging, they are small and doable and can be as easy or as complicated as you want. Some times I get overwhelmed with the whole process, but id you break it down and do it one step at a time it comes together a little easier.
You have made a lot of lovely and creative projects. I still have your magnets from a swap on my refrigerator, and they make me smile every day!

You can do it!!

Denise Ann
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

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Linda
Terrell TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2017 :  06:32:12 AM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
Shannon - you've been in some of the 10" square swaps. They are a great starting point for a quilting project. You can do it.

Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Aug 19 2017 :  07:51:36 AM  Show Profile
I sew agree about starting out with small not to fussy projects...
my very 1st quilt was one I made for my mom and dad... using up all my fabric scraps....mind you... that was early 1970's when polyester was really popular...lol!.
I did simple 8" sq. & then in the center, block, I hand embroidered mom & dads wedding date as well as my sister and my name and birth dates...
Looking back it was a very super beginner level quilt.... but I was proud of it non-the less...
mom packed it away about 25yrs ago... and has no idea at which house it is stashed (mom is somewhat of a snow bird & owns 2 homes)... so the quilt could be at either homes attic...
It's not the skill level of quilting that brings joy... it's the love you put into it....


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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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