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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 30 Dec 2015 09:34 #134825

twiglet OFFLINE Posts: 3849 Thank you received: 546	Eek I'm a granny. Thomas Henry decided to arrive 2 weeks early and undiagnosed breech and didn't give them time for a C section. Gave them a scare for a few hours when he didn't breath he was taken away and they didn't hear anything. Alls well now and they are all recovering from the nights events. I'm making some baby name bunting aww
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 30 Dec 2015 07:33 #134824

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I used the jelly roll method. I cut strips from several favorite fabrics. Then I cut the same amount of strips from the black. It has grey oriental writing on it. I then sewed one favorite, one black, another favorite, another black, etc end-to-end. Then I did the jelly roll racing with that. I fmq it 2 1/2 years ago, while in GreenBay, WI. I used glide in a golden color, did a cursive L and loops. I really like how it turned out and it encourages me to just turn Abigail on and get to work!

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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 30 Dec 2015 00:57 #134821

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PosyP wrote:

I've been having fun trying out marbling on fabric with Izzy. These are our first attempts.
just wish I could work out how to get darker/deeper colours.

I haven't done marbling on fabric for many years. Great fun though. Did you use gelatine and Dylon dies? I can't remember what the stuff was called we added to the water but I think it was seaweed/moss based but I also tried gelatine at home. We added vodka to the dyes. This was 25 years ago so as you can imagine there wasn't much health and safety around

Does the colours fade after the wash out or doesn't the fabric pick up the colours in the first place?
Marianne

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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 30 Dec 2015 00:41 #134820

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genevacarroll wrote:

Last Thursday I learned that a friend of mine has throat cancer and would be starting 7 weeks of chemo and radiation this week. So, what else to do? Make her a quilt. I needed a fast quilt. I used some 5" solid squares I had, bought 2 3/4 yards of teal (her favorite color) and sewed pinwheels. I quilted this with wavy lines and added a multi-striped border cut on the diagonal. This quilt represents all those that love her and are rooting for her. I added a fun panel to the back to bring a smile to her face. It is 40" x 48". I shipped it off yesterday.

Geneva, so sorry to hear about uour friend - such a devastating diagnosis. Your quilt is wonderful and she will appreciate your thoughts very much.
Marianne

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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 30 Dec 2015 00:36 #134819

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AnnieLu wrote:

Marianne,
Your design on your post is very nice. I could see it as a panel, 24" by WOF and some coordinating fabrics to go with.
I hope that your UK sight is as wonderful as Spoonflower. I imagine that customs fees would make it cost prohibitive to order from US. That's a sad thing, along with postage it puts some very nice items out of one's financial comfort zone.

Merry Christmas

Thank you, Luann It is my Inkscape "play"-designs I am thinking of having printed. You're right in your assessment of the ordering from US. I got badly burnt when I lived in Belgium so am not trying that again

Is your quilt over the bannister a jelly-roll race quilt? I like the solid interspersed with the patterned.
Marianne

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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 29 Dec 2015 20:36 #134817

AnnieLu OFFLINE Posts: 768 Thank you received: 301	Finally got the binding finished on this one. Tomorrow I hope to get a better picture of the whole quilt, but for tonight- I also got my backing put together for the batik BOM. So, I think tomorrow, after Yoga and a trip to the Post Office, I'm going to be doing some fmq on Abigail.
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 25 Dec 2015 05:04 #134775

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	Merry Christmas one and all. Sure do loved keeping up with all your creativity. Looking forward to more Virtual Sharing in 2016.
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 21:35 #134773

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	I've always loved pinwheels. One of my very first quilts was a baby pinwheel. They are just too fun and 'airy'! Geneva, I love yours.
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 21:33 #134772

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	I like that marbling, Rosemary. I'd like to try it someday.
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 18:20 #134770

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	While I haven't posted much this year, I wanted to take a moment and wish you a blessed holiday season. May you have times filled with love and laughter; and, as the new year breaks I pray you will all find a contentment to meet all your needs. Hugs my friends and even if I am not posting--I am lurking and keeping up with you.
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 15:42 #134767

Pemela OFFLINE Posts: 349 Thank you received: 130	Geneva I think that your quilt is fabulous Love Pam
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 15:41 #134766

Pemela OFFLINE Posts: 349 Thank you received: 130	I wish you all a Healthy and Happy Christmas and thank you for your friendship and kindness throughout the year. Warm wishes and hugs Pam x
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 14:14 #134764

MargaritaW OFFLINE Posts: 705 Thank you received: 42	Geneva, love the quilt you made for your friend. Margarita
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Virtual Retreat Aug thru Dec 2015 Info on first post 24 Dec 2015 14:11 #134763

MargaritaW OFFLINE Posts: 705 Thank you received: 42	I wish everyone a great holiday, We are celebrating Christmas here. As an update on the virtual retreat, I did not accomplish much in the last months. Hand quilting some on my "Dear Jane" and "Secret Garden" and Hand quilting a panel for a baby quilt, for Great Grandson,Joshua born Wednesday in Missouri. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy 2016. Margarita
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