I have about 3 things to put finishing touches on (i.e buttons, trim threads, finish sewing ribbon on etc.) then I'll get some pictures posted. I'll also be posting progress pictures of my "swap" quilt.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, it's inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." by Winston Churchill
The tree skirt is 60 inches in diameter (without the lace)
Well I finally got my oldest DD's Christmas tree skirt quilted--well in one direction--. I thought this would hold it in place until I get to finish it at the beginning of the new year.--although I will leave the quilting pins on it to help hold it in place as well.--
In the second photo I have it placed so you could see how I quilted the first half. (I guess i should have just took a pic of the back huh??)
Now I will start to quilt the youngest DD's tree skirt, so she will be able to use it under her tree this year as well.
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Thanks Tamara: When making these for the girls, I let them pick the materials. Valarie wanted hers to be all one type, while Emily wanted hers to be a patchwork of several different kinds of Christmas materials.
When I get to quilting Emily's I will post a picture of it as well. (right now it is in the basement inside a box that is under a few wooden chairs)
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Your tree skirt is wonderful! I really like the blue lace edging, that really sets off the Christmas fabric.
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Carol, you can get the kits at Wal-Mart to make treetop angels, it comes with a cone, porceline arms and a head and a pattern for the dress. I bought one and made the matching angel for the skirt.
~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.
I have about 3 things to put finishing touches on (i.e buttons, trim threads, finish sewing ribbon on etc.) then I'll get some pictures posted. I'll also be posting progress pictures of my "swap" quilt.
still waiting on your pics glenda!!!!
heres what i got done with the fabric wrennie got me one red flowerstar done flower-stardonered.jpg" alt="[Linked Image]" class="post-image" style="height:auto!important;max-width:100%!important;"/> started on the black the blue will be next
Carol, you can get the kits at Wal-Mart to make treetop angels, it comes with a cone, porceline arms and a head and a pattern for the dress. I bought one and made the matching angel for the skirt.
That would be so cool Tamara. I will have to look for that kit--wouldn't THAT be such a surprise for them?? thank you so much!!
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Glenda: The edging is Blue Lace. At first I went looking in craft& material stores for it--but is was so expensive--so--i went to E-bay--got just what I wanted but for a lot less money.
Wrennie : Thank you so very much for your kind words--I really enjoy making these but they are so time consuming.
Christy: I so LOVE your quilt blocks. You did a great job--are they to be part of something or are they going to stay seperate?
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yes, I do Tamara--and I shop there a lot--BUT I needed lace that was at least 1-1/2 inch wide--and this lace extends 2 inches even after it was sewn in. lace that wide was like $2.53 + a yard at the stores--& I needed in excess of 5 yards. ON E-Bay I paid $5.00 for all of the lace I bought-(& it cost very little to ship it since it weighs not much at all)- and I think I have enough of the same kind left to do another skirt. !!
We also have a new store in the town 5 miles away. "Alco" it is a smaller version of a Wal-mart so we do not have to go to "walmart" as much now---
Although there is not so much lace & such--perhpas they will stock such things soon(?)
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We have Alco here Carol Jean. It is a good little store if you just need something small and right away. It is nice to not have to run all the way to Wal-Mart. I like to shop in our Alco every now and then. They don't have the selection but it is okay.
nope--not the selection--but in some areas like rugs, floor tile & say pillows the ALCO is nicer at least than the super wal-mart in "Litchfield"--not as big a selection--but i think the things they do have are nicer--
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im putting the blocks together shold look like this only with a border,
Christy--that design is absolutely georgeous. I can quilt blocks but I am horriable at the edging or corners-etc----I cannot wait for a picture of yours when you are done
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This is only the quilt top because I have not decided what fabric to use on the back yet. Some of you may see some fabrics you bought so I hope you recognize them.
It measures about 72x72 inches.
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I have heard using bed sheets too, never tried it though. I have two Fridays to finish my daughters quilt. I have to finish top quilting and put a binder on it. it is a picture quilt of her moose hunt she went on last year It's taken me a year to get this thing done. Can't wait to get it done to start a new project
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
I always use a flat bedsheet for the backs of my quilts, I always get a size bigger and use the extra fabric for pillow cases that match and binding trim.
~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.
I got my quilt almost done. I will make it for Christmas. I only have to finish hand sewing the binding down. Only have about 1/4 left to do. I was surprised to get so much done today. So glad I am almost done so I can start the new year with a new project.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
Thanks for the suggestion of using a bedsheet for my swap quilt. It's not common in my area but I had thought of it.
I just wasn't sure a sheet would be heavy enough to not show the top through it.
I'll have to check it out with some of the sheets I have now.
Thanks again.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, it's inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." by Winston Churchill
Sometimes I buy twin sheet sets on clearance. I keep the top sheet for the backing and take apart the fitted sheets and cut into quilting pieces then sew them all back together. I also use those satin edged heavy blankets for the filler instead of batting~our winters here are freezing.
~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.
Using blankets inside........I did manage to find a quilt ON sale for $40 and like the feel of it.. I mostly make the ones to look buffy and warm not a quilt tight look...
My 2 friends do loads of them on quilt frames and one sells hers for $500. She entered a quilt show and lost only by 1 point or something...However she is the very pushy type who spends all her time quilting....
I like doing many things....Crafts, sew crochet, photos......outdoors. I know you must be cold there......How costly is your fuel/
Ok finally finished quilt for my daughter. It is a little bigger than I could get in the picture so about 2 rows is hanging on the other side of the chair and here is a close up of one square with daughter and bullwinkle
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
I'm sure your daughter will love it. You did a wonderful job.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, it's inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." by Winston Churchill
This is only the quilt top because I have not decided what fabric to use on the back yet. Some of you may see some fabrics you bought so I hope you recognize them.
It measures about 72x72 inches.
WOWWWWW I know you've been busy,, and How you found the time to do this I don't know,, But that is Sooooooooooo Nice Glenda!!
Ladyslipper I LOVE the Idea of using Fabric Photos for a Quilt*** AWESOME!!!!!!
Your Daughter Will thank you forever!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
thanks everyone. I took a class to put photos on quilts two years ago. That one had pictures of our 4 dogs we have had in our family. They are fun to do.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
Its real easy to do right at home on your printer. You get special cloth which is the size of your paper that goes in your printer. It has a backing you peel off after you print your picture on it. You can get it at Wal Mart and stores that sell a lot of quilting supplies have it.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
Ok finally finished quilt for my daughter. It is a little bigger than I could get in the picture so about 2 rows is hanging on the other side of the chair and here is a close up of one square with daughter and bullwinkle
My pictures are gone what happened
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
I see them Ladyslipper,, and they are awesome,,!!!!!!!! I'm going to have to check out walmart,, What a cool way to do a quilt and I'm Not even a quilter! Funny how it's the little things that get one interested in doing something Huh?? I don't have a clue about quilting!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
I can't see the pictures on my computer and i tried to email to a neighbor and couldn't????? Are those gnomes on my computer making magic??????
I never thought I would like quilting until my daughter fell in love with a quilt that had geese on it so I tried one square to see if I could do it and fell in love with quilting. then i decieded to take classes and got some good tips and fell in love even more. Can't wait till Friday to start a new project.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
go to tools on your web browser and click on options until it asks if you want to clear your cookies. you will have to log back in to all your websites, but it will also clean off unnecessary temporary files from your computer (a good thing). cookies are what lets the computer "remember" where you were last time you logged into a web site. they do other things and are a good thing, but sometimes they get funky and have to be reset.
not exactly, but i do a lot of computer work at work. but on ie, it is under tool, then internet options. there is a place to clear cookies, temp files, and passwords. you'll have to log back in again, but it is worth it.
thanks Jiffymouse, I did what you said and now I can see the picture it wasn't so bad logging in as my computer saved my passwords good thing or I may have been in trouble.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
This is only the quilt top because I have not decided what fabric to use on the back yet. Some of you may see some fabrics you bought so I hope you recognize them.
It measures about 72x72 inches.
WOWWWWW I know you've been busy,, and How you found the time to do this I don't know,, But that is Sooooooooooo Nice Glenda!!
Ladyslipper I LOVE the Idea of using Fabric Photos for a Quilt*** AWESOME!!!!!!
I'm planning on buying a sewing machine with all the oney i had gotten for christmas so i can make outfits for my neice and sister I love desing fashion even though imma guy but hey some of the best fashion desgners in the owrld are guys, but i need to know what kind of sewing machine i should get because I dont want to start with something to expensive you know if i dont have the knack for it but if you all have any suggestions i would really appreciate it!
pleaseee... Betty Crocker aint got nothing on me =)
Your right ........if you like something, no harm in trying.....I am a lady and I drive most of the tractors and things on the farm.
If you dont want to get into lots of money to try a sewing machine, go to the walmart and look at one of the machines there ....... They had different brands ......Perhaps you can check one online .. THen go to the store.....
yea i looked at walmart today there was one for 78$ whihc is really resonable i think and it has loads of diff stiches but im also looking on ebay too but i dont knwo if i should buy used
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At least at walmart you can take it back if it doesnt work..Not bad at all for the price for a learner...... DOnt know what year ebay is, but i do know the newer models run much faster than the older models....... Operate much easier also.. Let me know how you make out .....I been on the machines for years. I also have a serger maching used for knits etc.Love it .
yea my bro and parents know how to use it hes like an expert on it but theres so mcuh and most item u know are as is so i probably will get the one from walmart but i might try qvc or hsn too
wow about that harley did u send their address to the police
pleaseee... Betty Crocker aint got nothing on me =)
Will you be using patterns? If you buy from , say a store like walmart, they have a booklet in it to tell you what to use........ I was making stuff for my grand daughter.........made rag dolls etc and few clothes....... By time I get them made, she is larger ..lOL they are too small.
QVC is good stuff they say..
Your choice......all I am saying is ebay wont fix if it goes bad.
yea i got osmething along time ago when i was little and it never worked and no returnable it wa slike 200 it was toy helicopter like my parents got it for me when i was around 12 never worked couldnt get oney back so we threw it away
pleaseee... Betty Crocker aint got nothing on me =)
but they clamed it was "brand new" never out of the box but it wasnt brand new someone took a picture of a brand new box i guess at a store and used it
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That is sad...... See ebay itself has no control over that stuff....... My son has bought good tools here, but he had good luck. Another friend bought a tractor trailer on there......It was fine..But he later sold it to some one in Colorado and I think made a profit.
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Guess this modern world is full of tricks for profit........ Dont worry , those types of folks get it all back .. What we say is, what comes around goes around.........pays to be honest.
im glad they had luck ive decided not to get from ebay becuase im looking at walmarts online found one just regular stich like u said and comes with lots i guess heres the link tell me what u think please
i did find i new one supposdly on ebay facotry seald 35 plus stiches and a lot of extras in with it for 26 and 18 shipping i think thats good i checked it is returnable
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oh and btw i realzed u dont know my name my name is scott the toposh is a nickname freinds call me because i always help them in shopping when they buy clothing they say i have really good taste supposdly
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yea i get what u were saying yea i just got done checking walmert, target, kmart, sears and sams club.... going with walmart or that one ebay thing its returnable soo... but thank you for you help and input i really appreciate it! I honostly wouldnt have been able to figure this out with out you helping!
Oh im sure that was a tidous task shopping for a camera i just use my phone
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Yea id love to be the next gucci or louis voughtan or armani lol i know i didnt spell those last 2 right makeing that kinda money would be awesome, lol i dont do much hand sewing it hurts my fingers trying to hold thos tiny needle with my big hands
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Just this morning I saw on tv about a boy who was austic.....or how it is spelled.
His mom enrolled him into art classes , dont know how long ago , looked like about 16 now .......But his paintings are now selling for prices like $500,000. It was on tv.......I only seen part of it .
I agree. I got a saxophone on EB and it worked for about a yeart then a key was loosing air and I was told it couldn't be fixed as it came from China and they used cheap metal. I was bumbed.
I am starting a crib sized quilt with scraps of clothe I have on hand. It is going to be nine patch with sashes added. Got 15 nine patches done today have 48 to make before I can get to putting it together. It was nice to get back to my sewing machine which I got at wal mart. It's a brothers and I love it.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
I know I got spoiled , the last factory I worked for , had the Industrial machines, both types and loved the speed on them........Which is what you need for piece work in factories.....It was a clothing factory m/fe and infants also.
YOu really get done fast with those.....
Now are you going to quilt that on the machine or by hand, after you put it together?
dodge finally got a pic of my sewing machine, havent been over to my grandmas to use it yet, lol i dont want to mess it up, i have tried sewing something but i dont think i had it set right so on the back all the stieches where all round on the back of the fabric like a chain and if i pull it it would just unthread, lol but heres a pic my bro had a soda by it and i chewed him out, even though it wasnt open, i dotn want to ruin it! BTW that is the colro fo my new room blue isnt it?
pleaseee... Betty Crocker aint got nothing on me =)
Very good......You Got a Baby Brother there......... That is cute.
Now I am thinking you didnt have it thread right>>>>>>>>Did you have the bobbin out in the bottom? Know what that is?//////You must have 2 threads on the plate to sew.(Pull out on the Plate) The top one has to go thru the needle ontop.
I will go see if I can find baby brother directions on here for you.
I didnt know I had to have the bottom bobbin threded with the top, lol thanks! And thanks for the website! It really helped! Imma thread it now ill let you know how it turns out
pleaseee... Betty Crocker aint got nothing on me =)
I am learning to smock! I almost have a baby bonnet done, then I'll start on a little girls dress.
Wish me luck 'cause I'll need it.
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Yes and no. The projects are machine pleated. but the embroidery is by hand.
I just have 7 flowers to do on the bonnet then I can sew it together.
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I have to finish top quilting and put a binder on it. it is a picture quilt of her moose hunt she went on last year 
I could always wrap it and tell her to leave it here till I finish 
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