tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.comments2024-02-26T01:15:34.744-07:00Quilting SolutionsMardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comBlogger1431125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-54251284039018409162022-06-21T12:03:26.101-06:002022-06-21T12:03:26.101-06:00I'm still here :-) Lovely work, as always!I'm still here :-) Lovely work, as always!<br />Fiber Babblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428452420851112349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-58980323232358048282022-02-05T09:38:54.437-07:002022-02-05T09:38:54.437-07:00Whatever happened to the Mayan mask quilt? I loved...Whatever happened to the Mayan mask quilt? I loved it and hoped to see the finish of it with the Mayan birds.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013261733996949731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-46499306039812436222020-05-03T13:50:59.642-06:002020-05-03T13:50:59.642-06:00Oh, Mardi, I adore the little birds in your quilti...Oh, Mardi, I adore the little birds in your quilting! Absolutely perfect choice! What a shock about the red fabric bleeding. Glad you got it cleared up!Barb Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886530410606428064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-67536636823711140552020-05-03T09:23:11.369-06:002020-05-03T09:23:11.369-06:00It is basically the same. I don't really know...It is basically the same. I don't really know what to tell you. Start in the center and do the first ring of three pieces, then the second ring of three pieces, etc. I must confess that it has been a long time since I did a spiral quilt although I often do octagonal spirals as centerpieces for my quilts. Good luck.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-19673565978344383632020-05-03T09:13:49.448-06:002020-05-03T09:13:49.448-06:00Wow. Even little birds in your quilting. You are a...Wow. Even little birds in your quilting. You are amazing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461957294719923184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-1227891264810561862020-05-03T08:01:55.880-06:002020-05-03T08:01:55.880-06:00In Ranae's book she gives a specific order for...In Ranae's book she gives a specific order for which piece to stitch 1st, 2nd and so on in pentagons. No instructions for triangles. Do you have advice? I thought the triangles would be easier. I had a great time with pentagons. Triangles are not going so well. Thank you in advance.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238137455194546279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-86206805945868961182020-04-16T01:17:45.018-06:002020-04-16T01:17:45.018-06:00May your town remain clear!
I'm retired too an...May your town remain clear!<br />I'm retired too and I have plenty of projects to either finish or start.Clairehttps://knitnkwilt.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-41310902103918928042020-03-13T11:58:44.192-06:002020-03-13T11:58:44.192-06:00I don't worry about it until the quilt is done...I don't worry about it until the quilt is done. I soak it to get marks out usually using Eucalan, which washes without needing to be rinsed out. However, if a spot gets too stiff and causes problems during sewing or quilting I spray it with clear water. I have never washed it out of the flimsy because I am afraid that the piecing might get distorted. By the time you quilt it all those pieces should be well secured. You don't need to use much glue...a thin line or a few dots should do the trick. Good luck. I LOVE it!Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-91170192838437065752020-03-13T09:08:55.680-06:002020-03-13T09:08:55.680-06:00Hi Mardi - I've seen a lot of people speak fav...Hi Mardi - I've seen a lot of people speak favorably of using glue and want to try it. With using glue, WHEN do you wash it out - when the top is a flimsy, or after it is completely quilted and bound? I'm trying to wrap my brain around how it washes out after everything is assembled and quilted, but washing it as a flimsy seems like it would introduce other problems (fraying and possibly distortion). Thanks for any advice you can give me!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642550217791821506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-50388048868434760792020-03-02T14:00:31.528-07:002020-03-02T14:00:31.528-07:00After Lady died we downsized into a very small cab...After Lady died we downsized into a very small cabin so we downsized the dog too and got a Border Collie. Many attributes are the same, but the energy never runs down. She is 9 now and as fiesty as ever. Very different personality from mellow Lady, but she is a delightful and often comical companion.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-44824107890863094022020-03-01T23:23:07.336-07:002020-03-01T23:23:07.336-07:00Before quilting entered my life. I used to raise ...Before quilting entered my life. I used to raise and show collies. I had lovely tricolor with the call name of Daisy.<br />Makes me miss my collie days.gardenwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661927311136431459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-49071926613434782502020-02-24T19:36:43.315-07:002020-02-24T19:36:43.315-07:00Good solution to your "problem"!! Way t...Good solution to your "problem"!! Way to be creative in your solution!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-54230833036658150342020-02-22T18:43:01.556-07:002020-02-22T18:43:01.556-07:00Thank you. She was a wonderful pet and I am enjoy...Thank you. She was a wonderful pet and I am enjoying her hanging above me as I sew. Glad to have her finished too!<br />Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-39294073055346324162020-02-21T10:48:07.003-07:002020-02-21T10:48:07.003-07:00She's adorable and the red ric rac and bow are...She's adorable and the red ric rac and bow are perfect additionsSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-29758488729004599142020-02-18T17:23:53.123-07:002020-02-18T17:23:53.123-07:00Sweet Lady is beautiful and the rickrack looks per...Sweet Lady is beautiful and the rickrack looks perfect peeping out from the binding! Looking forward to seeing what you make for the bridal shower!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-87542035893955648502020-01-26T19:21:47.734-07:002020-01-26T19:21:47.734-07:00I never knew what the light reflection in eyes was...I never knew what the light reflection in eyes was called!! Without the catch light the eyes look flat and fake...thanks for the education on where they are in people as opposed to dogs. I'll have to check out pictures of my dog!!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-60684818570293384382020-01-23T13:57:18.275-07:002020-01-23T13:57:18.275-07:00Oh I loved Salzburg! We stayed at a converted mona...Oh I loved Salzburg! We stayed at a converted monastery - no TV, or phones, and oh so quiet.<br />Did you tour the beer factory or go on a salt mine tour? Those were two highlights of our trip.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-66957441430762442622020-01-19T18:06:10.920-07:002020-01-19T18:06:10.920-07:00Glad you enjoyed Austria!! Your pictures are stun...Glad you enjoyed Austria!! Your pictures are stunning!! Colds are just so miserable...I'm glad you are feeling better and hope you get back to playing with fabric soon.Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-24231511697006221172019-12-29T09:17:34.494-07:002019-12-29T09:17:34.494-07:00Thanks Susan. Same to you.Thanks Susan. Same to you.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-3690669994589370812019-12-20T11:28:47.718-07:002019-12-20T11:28:47.718-07:00Beautiful ornaments, Mardi - Happy Holidays to you...Beautiful ornaments, Mardi - Happy Holidays to you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-22436766507998214102019-12-17T12:36:00.799-07:002019-12-17T12:36:00.799-07:00I found some pretty, shiny stars, which will attac...I found some pretty, shiny stars, which will attach with a colored bead. I think they will be cool and really dress them up without detracting from the folded star.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-51433457082704923812019-12-17T08:56:37.884-07:002019-12-17T08:56:37.884-07:00These are so fun to make! I made a few myself! T...These are so fun to make! I made a few myself! The buttons are the best part! LOL! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-5754815860667749942019-12-16T14:56:33.396-07:002019-12-16T14:56:33.396-07:00Gorgeous quilt! You should be very proud of your ...Gorgeous quilt! You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Thanks for sharing.Barbara Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597491341779457051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-63253037555498706442019-12-15T18:16:33.431-07:002019-12-15T18:16:33.431-07:00Enjoy making them. I can't wait to get some s...Enjoy making them. I can't wait to get some shiny buttons on mine to really bring them alive.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441853212561007840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507398062654805736.post-45022357605971550932019-12-15T15:32:49.415-07:002019-12-15T15:32:49.415-07:00I LOVE your hexie ornaments. How beautiful they ar...I LOVE your hexie ornaments. How beautiful they are! Thank you so much for sharing the link. Me thinks I need to have some of these pretties hanging in my home.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.com