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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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You should use a sturdy box and place your quilt in one of those XXL ziplock bags or a large garbage bag in case it gets wet. I usually prefer to ship mine in a new box that I get at WalMart or an office supply store as I want to keep it as clean as possible. I ship mine thru the US post office so I can add insurance. It will cost a few dollars but it gives me a measure of safety.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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I'd suggest the Priority Mail flat rate boxes that you can get for free from the U.S. Post Office. As long as your quilt fits and weighs less than the maximum for the size box then you will pay a flat rate, regardless of the distance it's being shipped, which is generally less than first class unless it is very light weight.
These boxes open fairly easily, not requiring a knife which could damage your quilt.
You will need an appraisal or some other proof of value to insure a quilt over a certain value.
I recommend placing your quilt in a clear plastic bag, rather than a trash bag, before boxing it up. You wouldn't want your quilt to be mistaken for trash and thrown away.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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I have mailed quite a few Quilts of Valor, mostly to APO in New York. I thought about the flat rate boxes, but the largest costs around $13 to send, and I found that even a larger box that had room for 2 or 3 quilts went for $11 or $12 to New York. I never thought about putting them in a plastic bag...good advice, thanks. Once I had 5 to send to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC and boy did I have a time finding a box large enough. With help from the Mail Box place, we finally made it, but it was a struggle. I don't wait to send them now...just 1 or 2. :wink:
Nancy in NC
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Just a note re: the APO addresses....even though they say NY, it really is being sent overseas to a military installation....it's been too long since I've dealt with them all the time, but NY may well be somewhere in Europe or even further...just thought it would be reassuring to know the postage is actually taking them further than it appears at first glance! I'm amazed at the number of QOV you have made....I really need to get at least a couple done in the near future! Thanks. Nancy
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I've found boxes at my local quilt shop. They receive fabric and notion shipments a couple of times a week and are very happy to recycle the boxes if someone needs them. Always make sure you put your quilt into a plastic bag before shipping and yes, pay the little bit extra for insurance. And, if your quilt is worth more than $1000, you usually need to have a written appraisal before insurance will cover the cost.
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
-
I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
-
I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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