When I first started quilting I never played with the top tension thread. I left it on default all the time.
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Well, I am way behind, but I finished Month 1. I took a picture of both the front and the back. I pressed the seams open...
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Month 4 Done!!! Now I am planning a butterfly border. HelenW
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Helen, I am REALLY struggling with Monopoly thread breaking every 12 inches or so of stitching on my appliqué quilt. Does...
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I use bias maker a lot- read directions, not too hard to master and very handy
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I can underwright your fanny motto
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Cool idea to incorporate applique Blocks!
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Very interesting your corners!
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Your blocks are beautiful. What a fun quilt. HelenW
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Last month I was busy with other projects but now I've sewn any block of this quilt and can't wait to start with appliqueing...
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All my log cabin blocks done! Now back to month 2 and 3
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I'm using warm brights in each block with blue accents. Trying out the navy fabric for sashing.
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I could use some ideas for making my circle more circular. It needs “improv”-ment.
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I love the look of your solids. It really sharpens the block patterns.
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Thank you Helen. I'll probably buy this as it seems to be the only option
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I am not sure I am in the correct space, but I want to purchase a new Bernina. How do I get a certificate from Alex Anderson...
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Home from the Maine Quilts show where my Color my World quilt, rename ‘Home,’ received 3 ribbons. I’m overwhelmed...
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Well, here it is, the end of 2022, and I finally have finished my 2021 BOM quilt! I apologize that the photo is not centered....
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Hi all.. I am behind in my Color My World and just starting the skyscrapers... Does anyone have the finished size (with...
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I love the way you quilted this. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally posted by HelenW View PostLynn, If you want to put your own creative touch on your quilts, start gathering up pictures that are your favorite in all things. Like
you could google Violin art quilts and see what has been done. If you like a layout, take a screenshot and write a couple notes on
it about what you like about it. If you see a music quilt with music notes that were used in a creative way, sketch it or screen shots.
Same for flowers, birds, pets. Pieced blocks that you like the looks of, etc. You can just have a box where you throw all the inspiration stuff, and then when you are ready to start something, look at your stuff and see if there might we a way to work it into
what you are starting. Usually, it starts with just a few little changes to a pattern, then all of a sudden it is like you just want to put
the stuff you like into your quilts. The project might be something you are not too interested in, but just take it as a challenge to make
it into something you just love. When it comes to working out a little each day, that is wonderful, your muscles and joints are
as important as your teeth to your body. It is no different than brushing your teeth each day. There are lots of good you tubes
out there. Fitness Blenders has thousands of videos, and there is something for everyone and mostly free. Don't over do it. Just get in a habit
of a little everyday. HelenW
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Lynn, If you want to put your own creative touch on your quilts, start gathering up pictures that are your favorite in all things. Like
you could google Violin art quilts and see what has been done. If you like a layout, take a screenshot and write a couple notes on
it about what you like about it. If you see a music quilt with music notes that were used in a creative way, sketch it or screen shots.
Same for flowers, birds, pets. Pieced blocks that you like the looks of, etc. You can just have a box where you throw all the inspiration stuff, and then when you are ready to start something, look at your stuff and see if there might we a way to work it into
what you are starting. Usually, it starts with just a few little changes to a pattern, then all of a sudden it is like you just want to put
the stuff you like into your quilts. The project might be something you are not too interested in, but just take it as a challenge to make
it into something you just love. When it comes to working out a little each day, that is wonderful, your muscles and joints are
as important as your teeth to your body. It is no different than brushing your teeth each day. There are lots of good you tubes
out there. Fitness Blenders has thousands of videos, and there is something for everyone and mostly free. Don't over do it. Just get in a habit
of a little everyday. HelenW
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Originally posted by HelenW View Post
Lynneanne, What a great way to finish off your quilt. Using a black piping or flange and then the color pieced binding really ties the colors in the building to the outside edge. And l like the plain stippling because there is already so much going on with all the buildings, trees roads etc. It has been so much fun watching your progress on it. What a wonderful accomplishment. Well done.
This retired PE teacher gives you an A+. HelenW
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Originally posted by Lynnanne View PostMy 60% is up on the wall. I used scraps from the buildings and a flange for the binding (I learned these from Ricky and Alex’s shows). Thank you Barbara and Helen for all your dedication to helping us and keeping us company throughout the year. On to the next one!
This retired PE teacher gives you an A+. HelenW
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My 60% is up on the wall. I used scraps from the buildings and a flange for the binding (I learned these from Ricky and Alex’s shows). Thank you Barbara and Helen for all your dedication to helping us and keeping us company throughout the year. On to the next one!
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I had a wonderful time making this. Found this lovely fabric with birds for the background. Definitely stretched my skills. Now to quilt it! Good luck to me!!! Thank you Barbara for all you guidance and encouragement. Love seeing everyone's version.
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I also love your statue of liberty. struggling to design my own skyscrappers that are relevant to me. [email protected]
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My top is finally finished. I used my own hand dyes for the houses, etc. The landmarks are all from the (San Francisco) East Bay Area: Golden Gate Bridge, UC Berkeley Campanile, Bay Bridge, Claremont Hotel.
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Originally posted by Lynnanne View PostMy Color My World top is finally finished. I needed be able to make do with the fabric scraps I had because the stores were often closing due to the pandemic so by taking someone’s suggestion on the forum and with helpful instructions from Helen I was able to reduce the pattern to 60%. Working with the tiny pieces was tedious! I changed two of the skyscapers to make the Mole Antonelliana which is symbol of the city of Torino, Italy where I live and, since I grew up in Littleton, Colorado, I made my own Capitol of Colorado building. Reading and looking at everyone’s work on the forum helps tremendously and Barbara Black with her enthusiasm has been so inspiring!
scraps of fabric can turn into such a wonderful looking wall hanging. It is a small world. I have a friend that moved from Idaho
to Castle Rock Colorado. And she just bought a top of the line Babylock Array 6 thread embroidery machine at a shop in Littleton Colorado. Your personalize sky scraper buildings turned out great. Like me, you probably learned a lot from this BOM.
I will be a Wendy Williams fan for life. HelenW
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My Color My World top is finally finished. I needed be able to make do with the fabric scraps I had because the stores were often closing due to the pandemic so by taking someone’s suggestion on the forum and with helpful instructions from Helen I was able to reduce the pattern to 60%. Working with the tiny pieces was tedious! I changed two of the skyscapers to make the Mole Antonelliana which is symbol of the city of Torino, Italy where I live and, since I grew up in Littleton, Colorado, I made my own Capitol of Colorado building. Reading and looking at everyone’s work on the forum helps tremendously and Barbara Black with her enthusiasm has been so inspiring!
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Finally, I have finished my quilt top! It's been a fun and challenging ride. I know my quilting skills won't do this project justice. So I need to be patient until April, when my longarm quilter will work her magic.
Many thanks to Barbara for your excellent teaching during these past 12 months!!
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When I first started quilting I never played with the top tension thread. I left it on default all the time.
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Well, I am way behind, but I finished Month 1. I took a picture of both the front and the back. I pressed the seams open...
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Month 4 Done!!! Now I am planning a butterfly border. HelenW
Click on photo to enlarge -
Helen, I am REALLY struggling with Monopoly thread breaking every 12 inches or so of stitching on my appliqué quilt. Does...
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I use bias maker a lot- read directions, not too hard to master and very handy
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I can underwright your fanny motto
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Cool idea to incorporate applique Blocks!
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Very interesting your corners!
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Your blocks are beautiful. What a fun quilt. HelenW
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Love your play on words Susanne! To me it looks like it could use a splash of a different
color for contrast.Something... -
I forgot to post the photo of my blocks of month three.
I don't know why, but I coud not edit the post, so I uploaded... -
Last month I was busy with other projects but now I've sewn any block of this quilt and can't wait to start with appliqueing...
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All my log cabin blocks done! Now back to month 2 and 3
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