Posted by kdaum on 2005-06-06 12:42:30
Post Subject: Quilt/Applique/Embroidery Swap #2
So, once before I posted a swap of this sort and only had one taker. Honestly, Karin and I had alot of fun and each of us got an awesome gift.
I would really like to see some others participate. You don't need to know how to make a quilt, maybe you know how to applique, embroider or cross-stitch instead-just no stapling or glueing Please!!!
If interested, drop me an email. The deadline to sign up will be Wednesday, the 15th and your item must be completed and shipped no later then Friday, July 8th.
-------THE RULES---------
12"x12" finished piece
-You can quilt it, applique it or embroider it...just fill up a good portion of it with other fabrics and or thread. For decoration, you can add buttons, beads, whatever (it just all must be attached by thread).
-On Thursday, the 16th you will be given the name of your swap partner. It will be up to you to decide if you want to communicate with them about colors, etc. if you you want it a total surprize.
-You must have your item in the mail no later then July 8th and it would be appreciated if you dropped me an email or PM letting me know it went out.
Posted by merrydeath on 2004-12-29 12:48:14
Post Subject: quilting help?
hi, i was wondering if anyone can offer any helpful advice about how to make a quilt. i'm going to start my first one and i was gonna make it out of old sheets. i found a website where the guy gave instructions and stuff, but i'm just looking for any extra hints...i think i get the basic gist. except i don't have any of the high tech scissor things he mentioned. somekind of rolling cutter for cutting the pieces out? i was just gonna use scissors. but i'm not the best at cutting things out neatly ;) i tend to rely on *fixing* that when i sew stuff up. but, i would totally appreciate any help from any of you veteran quilters. like, how do you mark off your squares or whatever before you cut them out? (i'm not great friends with my ruler or anything..) ^_^ i looked at the quilts on the website yardenxanthe posted and those were awesome. i mean, i don't expect to turn out that kinda work on a first try...but, you know..oh, i was gonna ask, do you make the top and bottom separate? like, this sheet of squares pieced together for the top and this sheet of squares pieced together for the bottom and then you stuff batting in between and sew it up? i'm not totally clear on that part...i'm gonna be using a '53 singer 301 machine to sew it all...um, i think that's it. lay it on me! ^_^ and thank you! btw, does anyone else have the problem of starting one project and then starting another and another....^_^ i can't seem to help myself!!! i have so many good ideas flowing out of my head nonstop and i tangle myself all up. eventually they all get done though. (usually) ^_^ i think that's my new year's resolution-- to finish what i start before starting something new.
Posted by abigailamy on 2004-06-24 19:32:02
Post Subject:
Hello!
I've always wanted to learn how to make a crazy quilt - so I'd love to see a show about how to make a quilt. Making things for the home is always a lot of fun.
