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18 Mar 2008 07:31 #15768

Bridget473 OFFLINE Posts: 223	Aww, thanks Margo. The truth is that we're blessed with the luxury of having you!
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18 Mar 2008 03:13 #15759

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Thanks for the kudos, ladies. I don't think I'm doing anything that a lot of other quilters on this site could do a lot better. I just happen to be blessed with the luxury of time right now. I think that there are others out there with lots of tips and techniques that we could all learn from, and really appreciate TQS for giving us the oportunity to share. I loved Bridget's pictures and explanations on her web page (check the Member Blog page) about her painted and thread embellished flowers, and would like to challenge others to show us their stuff!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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17 Mar 2008 19:56 #15740

WandaM OFFLINE Posts: 280 Thank you received: 2	Margo, your tutorial is great as always! WOW!!! You have had almost 13,000 views! Your tutorial is popular! Thanks for the hard work! WandaM
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17 Mar 2008 19:12 #15735

pknord OFFLINE Posts: 418	Margo, I loved your tutorial on the stabilizers. You're a wonderful teacher. Thanks! Pat in Rockport, TX
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Better late than never! 17 Mar 2008 16:30 #15726

Sallyquilt OFFLINE Posts: 42	I've hopefully gotten the pix of my January block posted correctly. I am severely computer challenged, but I think they are on my profile. Got to a late start by waiting to use the kit, but may be caught up by the end of the month. Yippee! Sally in maybe it might be spring someday NE Ohio
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16 Mar 2008 16:58 #15658

florence OFFLINE Posts: 562	Hey Duffy, Welcome back! I'd been missing you, hope all's well. Your block is great, I do like how the flowers are "shaded"!! Nice touch! Florence
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16 Mar 2008 15:03 #15648

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Margo wrote:

Stinki wrote:

Sharon has an interesting technique, but watching it I wondered what happens to the freezer paper? I never saw it come out.

Carla

Carla, like Pat said, it's NOT freezer paper, but a stabilizer. Its a polyester product that is stiff when it comes off the roll, but gets really soft when after it's been wet so it can be left in!

I'm in the process of making a comparison of stabilizers this morning and have got to tell you that both her stabilizer and Ricky's Stable Stuff are a DREAM to use this way! They are both white and also help to prevent shadow-through when appliqueing over darker fabrics.

I'm waiting until I receive another stabilizer from Jukebox Quilts to include in the comparison before I post photos, but I really like this technique!

I'm just hand appliqueing circles onto a background of black and white to see how the washed product looks. I'll post ASAP!

If anyone is interested in seeing what I learned, check out album #10 on my web site:

http://community.webshots.com/user/TennGram

There is something else that I recently learned. I also ordered some of Sharon's freezer paper because she said it was "commercial" grade. I figured that all freezer paper would be the same, but it's not!!! I've had trouble with fabric not sticking well to some fabrics, especially if they have not been pre-washed and still have the original sizing in them. THIS STUFF STICKS!
I really like it, and will definately use it when I have to feed fabric fused to freezer paper through my printer for labels!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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16 Mar 2008 07:47 #15620

MontanaGramma OFFLINE Posts: 624 Thank you received: 39	Denise, I loved both of your vases! And Duffy, your BOM is beautiful! I loved the fabric you used on your flowers.
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16 Mar 2008 07:45 #15619

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Duffy, it is so great to have an international forum! I love the gradations on the lilies, looks so natural! And your fabric choice on the vase gives it a realistic crackle look! Can't wait to see your February vase. I saw iridescent when I saw the vase, it is so great to hear and see how others interpret the pattern!

Maggie in sunny E. Central Illinois, waiting to see Ricky on the CBS morning show!

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16 Mar 2008 07:38 #15618

Bridget473 OFFLINE Posts: 223	Your block is beautiful Duffy! I'm so glad you've decided to do the BOM!
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16 Mar 2008 00:21 #15601

WandaM OFFLINE Posts: 280 Thank you received: 2	Duffy, love your block. It's great! Missed your post, glad to hear from you. WandaM
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15 Mar 2008 13:13 #15565

KathySamson OFFLINE Posts: 435	Duffy Your Jan Bom is very pretty I love the soft color of the flower buds, is that a hand dye fabric, I like the fabric you chose for the vase, very pretty! I have been watching these boms come alive, it's has been a good envy here, Their all so pretty. I like those hand bags alot too! Looks like you're agreat seamstress too,great workmenship! Keep up the beautiful work. Kathy
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January block 15 Mar 2008 12:52 #15564

Duffy OFFLINE Posts: 57 Thank you received: 16	Ok here is my first block. I like it very much. I am already working on Ferbruary. My vase will be a Japanese vase. I hoop I can catchup with you girls. It was a very sunny day and everything in the garden start to bloom and that smel hhhhuuummmm I love this time of the year. Lots of love from Belgium. Duffy
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14 Mar 2008 18:06 #15502

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denise-nh wrote:

i have a bunch of Jenny Beyer that I want to save for the perfect quilt. I really like her fabric line too

I just saw your blocks, LOVE those brights!!! And your already have the March one done! Holy cow.

denise

Denise, you might want to check the "Member Blogs" page to see a picture of the first 12 March blocks that I posted on the 12th! It's amazing to see them all together and see how different the blocks look! Really inspiring!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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