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    Super cute tree, Marilyn!!
    Jules~

    @julesquilts on IG 
    working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
    Tired.
    Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
    BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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      Thank you for your reply, Dawn! I'm hesitant about the fray check. I used it on my first applique piece in the mid-80's and found it a few years ago with brown spots where the fray check was applied. I threw out the project... mauve & country blue with brown spots!

      I've not done much on it this week. I'm using my hand-dyed fabric and have yet to find the thinnest needle to make sewing those stitches easier. I'm on a straw #11 now. I like tiny needles anyway but assume it is the hand-dyed fabric giving me the issues since pins are also hard on those fabrics. For now, the inner points I have stitched are just not as sharp as I was hoping. All is well!

      Jules~
      Jules~

      @julesquilts on IG 
      working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
      Tired.
      Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
      BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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        Jules, I have a dvd by Elly Sienkewicz and she uses clear nail polish. The tiniest bit on the tip of her needle and she sweeps it under the inner point to prevent fraying. HTH,

        from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
        Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ

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          How very clever to use nail polish! What is the name of her book?

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            It wasn't a book it was one of her dvds. She has 2 that I know of.

            from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
            Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ

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              Merry Christmas to all ! Here's wishing everyone a wonderful joy-filled day with family and friends !
              Marilyn in beautiful, snowy Idaho

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                Thank you, Eileen! This has been the best little tip! I have done only 2 inner corners since I saw your post but have tucked in those bits of thread with ease. Thank you!!

                Originally posted by "eileenkny" post=143049
                Jules, I have a dvd by Elly Sienkewicz and she uses clear nail polish. The tiniest bit on the tip of her needle and she sweeps it under the inner point to prevent fraying. HTH,
                Jules~

                @julesquilts on IG 
                working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
                Tired.
                Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
                BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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                  A Happy New Year to Everyone, and may your seams be straight and even.
                  Jules~

                  @julesquilts on IG 
                  working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
                  Tired.
                  Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
                  BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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                    Thank you Rosemary!

                    Barb :-)
                    Jules~

                    @julesquilts on IG 
                    working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
                    Tired.
                    Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
                    BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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                      Is anyone else mulling over joining in on the Mandala Unplugged offering from Ann ? I’m not much of a hand sewer but it looks interesting, and it finishes at 16” square so it’s not some huge project.

                      PS I didn’t start a new spot for our virtual retreat for 2018. If anyone else wants to just jump in a make one, that’s fine BUT, might I suggest we don’t give it a year name but something along the lines of 'on going' started on (date) ? That would keep everything together, or does it get too extensive? I can’t remember which year I did what in, much less if I’m looking for what someone else has done,,,
                      Jules~

                      @julesquilts on IG 
                      working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
                      Tired.
                      Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
                      BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW,  a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).

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                        Hello Lounge Lizards!

                        I've missed chatting with you all. I've been around but busy with finishing gifts/quilts for Christmas and all. Currently I am working on the IMQE quilt. It's in the final stages of quilting so I should be done soon.

                        Last October I started a quilt for my daughter and son in law with help from their son. Parker is 4 and I taught him to use the sewing machine and to move blocks around to decide on a design. We made "Jumpin' Jack Flash". It is now on their couch being used! Yay!



                        I had a lot of fabric left over from JJF so I made this. "Happy Days". It is in my shop looking for its special friend.




                        I made 3 aprons for grandchildren and 4 jewelry wallets for the 4 daughters/daughter in laws. Also, check out this bread basket I made for my son and daughter in law. I think it came out pretty good! It matches their dining room colors.



                        Our local guild is currently showing art quilts at a local art studio for the month of January. I've got several hanging there. It's amazing to look around the room and see all the colors, shapes and variations of fabric art.

                        I was thinking about some lounge lizards we don't hear from lately. Does anyone know how Ritzy and Rita are? I hope you are not freezing too much in the eastern US, or anywhere! We are fine here. Cold but the snow is melting. I am sending you all a warm hug.

                        geneva
                        Geneva

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                          Geneva, what a great quilt you and Parker made! I'm sure his parents love it. Also good work on getting him into the studio so young. Your other projects look great as well.

                          Happy New Year!!

                          from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
                          Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ

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                            Wonderful projects, Geneva! Thanks for sharing!!

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                              Geneva - great to see your latest work and your grandson too!

                              Really like the bread basket, JJF and Happy Days.

                              Barb :-)

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                                Heck Geneva you've been so busy no wonder you've no time to chat. Well done Parker, brilliant!

                                Lotti your photos are wonderful, thank you so much for making me smile x

                                Mug rugger and lounge lizard

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