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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl

1607 Posts

Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  09:05:09 AM  Show Profile
I'm nervous now. On Monday a reporter is coming to the house to interview me for the local paper. I was cool as a cucumber when she called, but now... Deep breath.

I'm making a quilt to be raffled off for charity. So, the publicity will help me sell tickets. Don't know why on earth I'm suddenly nervous. Maybe because I've never taken a quilting class and when I see what other folks do, wow! Mine are so simple.

Those of you who quilt, I have a question. On a tied quilt, is there a rule of thumb for how long/short the ties should be, or is that just a matter of taste and the over-all effect on the design? I chose a color to blend in with the top, since it is a signature quilt and I didn't want to detract from the signatures. How small can I trim the ties?

Thanks!

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Edited by - Huckelberrywine on Aug 13 2007 5:11:22 PM

janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl

363 Posts

Janet
newport news va
USA
363 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  09:09:48 AM  Show Profile
not sure but i thought it had to do with how far apart the ties are to make the quilt stable. Then the ties are just cut.

Jc
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl

1607 Posts

Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  09:13:20 AM  Show Profile
I've got the ties spaced fairly close, no further than 3". The floss/thread said to go no further than 5". But how short can I leave the dangly ends?

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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  09:39:09 AM  Show Profile
i have some on my boys bed, and the dangly ends are about 1" or less...don't sweat it!! Every quilt is special, because a person made it...no matter the complexity!
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl

919 Posts

Cheryl
Magalia CA
USA
919 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  09:40:42 AM  Show Profile
I was told it was up to the person making the quilt. I did go online but did not find a standard length. I usually do 1 to 2 inches.
Cheryl :)
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl

4033 Posts

Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  12:46:42 PM  Show Profile
Michele,
do it how it looks good to you. You know what the quilt looks like and the look you are going for.
Good job girl!!!
Carol Sue

Enjoying life.
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl

2246 Posts

fran
bonham texas
USA
2246 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  5:22:22 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
i bet it looks great, i love the simple patterns, my favorite is nine patch, but it can actually look complicated.
i think it is a wonderful thing to donate any crafted item to a charity.
it looks beautiful from here.

love
fran

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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl

4877 Posts

Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  5:29:49 PM  Show Profile  Send sunshine a Yahoo! Message
It actually has to do with the type of batting you have if your batting has a scrim in it they can be farther apart it it doesn't not mor than 1 to 2 inches with a scrim 3 or 4 inch is ok but 4 is pushing the outer boundaries

have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl

4877 Posts

Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  5:33:00 PM  Show Profile  Send sunshine a Yahoo! Message
there is a type of tying known as crows feet it is actually a type of embroidery stitch but you can space them and they don't show up much. Another way is small French knots they don't show up much either use a super long skinny doll needle and travel between stitches inside the batting. Make sure your threads won't show through fabric as that will look ugly a discreet color one that matches your batting color will hide

have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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Edited by - sunshine on Aug 10 2007 5:37:11 PM
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

3659 Posts

Sherri
Elma WA
USA
3659 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  5:54:03 PM  Show Profile
My little trick/tip is that when I tie a quilt, I put a drop of FrayChek on each knot - keeps the short ends from coming untied.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl

4877 Posts

Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  6:06:37 PM  Show Profile  Send sunshine a Yahoo! Message
fray check turns yellow after about 5 years and gets brittle just a warning

have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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Edited by - sunshine on Aug 10 2007 6:07:12 PM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl

22941 Posts

Alee
Worland Wy
USA
22941 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  7:31:34 PM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
That is so cool Michelle! I am so happy for you!

Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  8:01:52 PM  Show Profile
I do feature and human interest stories for a few papers, and the reporter will make you very comfortable! Congratulations and I know you will shine!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 10 2007 :  8:51:44 PM  Show Profile
long or short, I'll bet your quilt is beautiful!
You Go Girl!

farmgirl hugz


>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl

1607 Posts

Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts

Posted - Aug 11 2007 :  08:56:18 AM  Show Profile
Thank you farmgals so very much! I'll keep on breathing and I'm sure it will all turn out nicely. Great tips and advice. I'll post a picture once I get it done. Thanks for the reassurance. I see such gorgeous quilts at the fair it seems a bit overwhelming what I don't know yet. Someday I'll make time for taking a class. I'm glad to hear simplicity has fans too.

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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl

444 Posts

Pauline
Sweet Home Oregon
USA
444 Posts

Posted - Aug 11 2007 :  09:07:49 AM  Show Profile  Click to see Holiday Angel's MSN Messenger address
When my daughter did her's for our local news, it was very relaxing and it amazed me how many pictures the photographer took and few they actually used, finding the "right" one of course.
We have been published around the United States since then and will be in a few books coming soon.
We are always grateful when the charity reaches others so we will be of even more help. I am thankful to people like you that do donate your wonderful and much needed hard work.
Frannie, you're the best.
God bless, I will be praying your interveiw goes well.
Pauline

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www.http://heavenlyangelsinneed.com

President Childrens Division of Heavenly Angels in Need

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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl

1607 Posts

Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  12:43:45 PM  Show Profile
Whew! Thanks so much farmgirl friends! You were right, she did make me feel very comfortable. Now I can focus on selling raffle tickets, giving away this huge (90x104) quilt and then sending the $ to charity. I'm going to let the quilt winner choose what charity it all goes to. Hopefully this will make it possible to donate more than I could have done on my own. It has been an enjoyable process.

Thank you all so much! :)


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Edited by - Huckelberrywine on Aug 13 2007 5:09:01 PM
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl

2246 Posts

fran
bonham texas
USA
2246 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  10:13:04 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
the quilt looks beautiful, what a great idea. how much are the raffle tickets?
i'm glad the interview went well.

love
fran

(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/)
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl

4033 Posts

Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  10:28:39 PM  Show Profile
Michelle,
That is beautiful, what a great job you did.
Carol Sue

Enjoying life.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  10:49:01 PM  Show Profile
Very talented, is all I can say..... wish I were 1/2 as talented.



>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl

444 Posts

Pauline
Sweet Home Oregon
USA
444 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  08:12:54 AM  Show Profile  Click to see Holiday Angel's MSN Messenger address
I think your work is excellent and the layout of the quilt looks very nice. After a while, with the work you do, interviews will be a piece of cake. You are right that giving to Charities has an addiction, wonderful feeling, in itself. I would suppose this may be one of the joy's of the Lord that He speaks about when He says that giving to the least of these is as you were giving unto him. The joy you would receive knowing it was unto the Lord would be beyond anything/one could get in this world. That's called the Spirit of Christmas. This shouldn't be only once a year, but all year long. Sorry I get excited for you and other that get that joy so surprisingly over something you took so much time and enjoyment to make.
The loss of feeling when the projects are over that some have is because they literally put themselves into their project with Passion and emotion that isn't contrived but of themselves.
Thank you for being here and bless your heart for the excitement you cause when the Angels danced and sang when your heart did as the Lords in your giving.
Pauline

http://freewebs.com/hainchildrendivision/

www.http://heavenlyangelsinneed.com

President Childrens Division of Heavenly Angels in Need

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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl

1607 Posts

Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  11:17:01 AM  Show Profile
Wow, Pauline, you know how to make someone feel good. :) Thank you ALL for the compliments. There was a time in my life when helping hands brought me to tears of thankfulness. Since then, life has been one blessing after another, and I'm so glad to be able to give and help now.

I'm selling the tickets for $5 each. Everyone seems so happy, especially when I tell them I donated my time and materials so it all goes to charity. Like donating a grain of wheat, or planting it and donating a bushel.

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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl

444 Posts

Pauline
Sweet Home Oregon
USA
444 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  11:59:47 AM  Show Profile  Click to see Holiday Angel's MSN Messenger address
You are welcome. I truly wish more people could know how special that feels. Bless your heart, keep going. It doesn't really have to be much, just whats on your heart to whoever it is you give to.
I guess my mom and dad encouraged some of this because when I was a child no-one was ever turned away from our door hungry or in need and my Father was on crutches for over thirty years, raised 11 of us kids, we always had plenty, and we always gave to someone. They wee a real blessing as parents, and I am very thankful.
(He had a bulldozer roll over on him in a logging accident and then an infection sat in while he was searching for his brother that drowned. Then they didn't go to doctor's and after seeing the equipment they had back then I understand why because it is bad enough now days. lol) He never complained that his back hurt but had lost a foot in his 6' 8" height before he died in 1976 at the age of 61. My mom passed away of bronchial cancer in 1979 and we were a farm family, for sure.
Anyway, giving is what Farm Girls, and men do!

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www.http://heavenlyangelsinneed.com

President Childrens Division of Heavenly Angels in Need

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HAINAngel2000
True Blue Farmgirl

157 Posts

Mary
Sweet Home OR
USA
157 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  12:41:50 PM  Show Profile
I would have to agree 100%! Giving gives such an awesome satifying feeling. Its because you get giddy and excited that in some way you are touching a life. And there are many people in the world with-out hope and when someone is handed lets say your quilt when they are in struggles that may be the very thing that witnesses to them and gives them hope for the rest of their lives. Its about planting seeds of hope and love and compassion for others. Its about sharing the Love of God through giving. About reaching beyond yourself and making someone feel special.
Its not about giving to get. Its about giving and not expecting to get but to give to give. When you give with a pure heart and not for self, then the joy will be overwhelming and awesome!
God bless you all who have a heart for others,
Mary

Website: http://heavenlyangelsinneed.com
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