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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2017 : 10:18:12 PM
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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.)
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2017 : 05:46:07 AM
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Grace, what a good idea!
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2017 : 05:59:29 AM
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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 #7110
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2017 : 06:16:25 AM
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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
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2017 : 09:52:04 AM
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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.
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2017 : 8:13:07 PM
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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..
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2017 : 05:55:49 AM
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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 Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2017 : 06:29:33 AM
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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!!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2017 : 06:32:12 AM
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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
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2017 : 07:51:36 AM
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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....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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