you are such a bright star. you are in my prayers. I pray your husband is called back soon.
in Christ karen
At 8:45pm on February 21, 2010, Kathy Steele said…
Oh Linda, now I am so worried I haven't been able to be clear enough with these instructions. Try it out on some scraps before you commit to a pillowcase.
At 8:18pm on February 21, 2010, Kathy Steele said…
When you look at the cuff on the pillowcases, the square is one of the other fabrics I used, either from the main body of the case or the little contrasting strip, and the other color is the bias strip that covers the cut edge of the circle cutout. does that make sense??
At 8:12pm on February 21, 2010, Kathy Steele said…
Linda, this is going to be a little complicated for me to get this all straight for you since I don't have anything written out. But here goes. For the holes I cut a 5 or 5 1/2" square of the fabric that I used for the body. (I bought extra fabric for the body of the pillowcase so I would have the extra. Sometimes I used a 5'square if I was trying to stretch my fabric. ) Then I took fusible web, sewed it to the square (right sides together) and then turned it so the fusable was now on the outside and the seams were inside. I then fused the square to the cuff in the place I wanted it. Some of the cases had 2 holes and some had 3. I just spaced them where I wanted them. When they were fused down, I used a decorative stitch and stitched around the square to stitch it down. Then I took a 3"circle template (I measured some little webkinz heads and this was the size that seemed to work for the ones I had. You can see the little guys in the picture.) I marked this circle in the middle of the square and cut it out through all the layers, with scissors. Then I took another contrasting fabric and made 3/4" BIAS strips. I folded this bias strip evenly around the cut edge of the circle and sewed it down with the same decorative stitch. I placed it with raw edges around the circle and this particular stitch covered the raw edge of the strip beautifully. I don't have any of the cases here but I could try to get one back and post a close up picture of the circle if that would help you. then I sewed the side and bottom seams and voila!! Ask me any questions to clarify anything I have not stated clearly.
Hi linda Hope you are well. Thankyou for the prayers and I hope that I can get the muffer fix on my car. now linda I have a question for you How or where can I get the pattern for pots holders? Cause they will be a gift for my sister wedding. What kind of fabrice do I need for it? Can you let me know. thankyou yolanda
You are so right. I would not have missed the time with my aunt for all the jobs in the world. All the special talks in the car and the stops for a "treat" on the way home on the days she felt up to it....anything from a cup of soup to an ice cream sundae to a Mexican pizza LOL. She always surprised me with her choices. (I want to "grow up" to be like Aunt Mary) The opportunity to be there is truly a blessing in disguise.
Thanks Linda. I have been laid off for almost a year and have been "selectively" looking. I know God has a plan for me and that I will be directed to it - in His time (not necessarily mine). In the meantime I have been most fortunate. My very favorite aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and because I wasn't working I was able to take her for her radiation treatments. What a blessing to get to spend so much time with this special spunky sweetheart of a lady. It will all work out! Thanks for the prayers.
At 1:24pm on February 17, 2010, B J Elder/WA said…
Just read your comment on you giving yourself away to others this year. Remember that does NOT mean burning yourself out doing each and every thing. The best way to give yourself is to keep yourself healthy and sane and not over extending. I know you know that, but just a loving and gentle reminder. It's like they say for all those phone calls requesting donations.... don't fall for them. Decide what you can give for the year, whether financially, or by making quilts, etc. and stick to that. When asked for additional you can say that you have your giving places already lined up and that you can't add another this year, but will consider it in the future.
Hi Linda, I am going to look at your Stack and Whack group to see what you all are doing. I don't think I will be posting any of my attempts, so far, because I don't like them. I am having a hard time picking fabric that looks good. You thought the border on the Baltimore would work out so I am going to look for something similar. Then I will let you see! Okay!
Say a prayer for me,Linda, please. I had a job interview today that seemed very promising. Who knows what will happen, but it's the most positive sign I've had in a while. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words about my quilt for Emily. It's a real original - as you can tell - and I really learned a lot. Looks like you are an avid quilter too. How fortunate are we to have this way of connecting?
Jeanne
Hi Linda, thanks for the nice comments on my Southern Stars quilt. I just added an extra row of stars and made that border a bit bigger and 'a queen size' appeared! Biggest one I have made so far and I think I may just stick to lap size from now on. Your Southern Stars is beautiful. I like the fabric a lot. I see you have done a 4 patch. Is that called the 4 patch posie pattern? I have that one and got the patches done but haven't put them together yet. It is not as pretty as yours looks but I need to finish it because I might end up liking it after all.
Hi Linda,
I have uploaded photos of the 3 fabrics that I want to use for Stack&Whack (on my page) - I think the blue floral and the rose floral are good candidates. I will use the challis for something else (it's almost 5 yards).
Aida
Hi Linda,
Thanks for the advise - I wanted to have some fabric to practice with, and using starch should make the cloth stiff and easy to cut.
I washed all my fabrics because most of them have been in storage for so long and I need to have an inventory. At present, I have been buying mostly CT fabrics and kits - can't beat their price, really. I get discouraged when I go to Jo-Ann's because most of the fabrics are made in China. The only quilting store in my hometown has closed down; and the other fabric store that I go to several miles away has also moved and jacked up their prices some more (must be higher rent). A good friend of mind suggested I should go to New York City and shop at the garment district for remnants. I might do that when the weather turns good, maybe late spring.
At 9:49am on February 11, 2010, B J Elder/WA said…
Linda - I've been going through the pictures. What fun. The blocks are amazing. I'm sure everyone is going to be so excited to get their group of them and put together some awesome quilts!
Hi Linda,
Well, I guess I broke the first rule for the stack and whack - for the last 3 weeks I have been washing and ironing my fabrics so I could do a proper inventory of what I already have. I still have some cut up pieces that haven't gone through the wash, so I'll try to pick some from that.
And yes, I will join the group. I have been browsing all the comments and look at the pictures, really very helpful.
Thank you and have a happy quilting day - Aida
It's a free BOM from www.nancyrinkdesigns.com It comes in two color ways. You print out the free pattern and you can use your own fabrics. Her fabrics are so wow, I got brave and ordered the blue colorway. You can order the fabrics all at once or monthly. I did the monthly so just a little would be on the charge card each month....grin. You should go look at the entire picture. If you decide to order her fabric packs, just be careful and cut your fabric just right. She doesn't send enough fabric for a redo. Although one of my strips was a little short, and she resent it free.
Hi Linda,
I have been looking at the quilts made out of 'Stack and Whack' method, and they are so beautiful. I would like to make one - the fabric I have is challis and it has tropical flowers and plants for pattern. I have washed it already, but it's still softer than a regular 100% cotton. I'll post a photo of it on my page. I also have some fabrics with Hawaiian motifs and I think these will go well with stack and whack method. I just don't know how I should start - any suggestions, please?
Thanks, Aida
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Jeanne
I have uploaded photos of the 3 fabrics that I want to use for Stack&Whack (on my page) - I think the blue floral and the rose floral are good candidates. I will use the challis for something else (it's almost 5 yards).
Aida
Thanks for the advise - I wanted to have some fabric to practice with, and using starch should make the cloth stiff and easy to cut.
I washed all my fabrics because most of them have been in storage for so long and I need to have an inventory. At present, I have been buying mostly CT fabrics and kits - can't beat their price, really. I get discouraged when I go to Jo-Ann's because most of the fabrics are made in China. The only quilting store in my hometown has closed down; and the other fabric store that I go to several miles away has also moved and jacked up their prices some more (must be higher rent). A good friend of mind suggested I should go to New York City and shop at the garment district for remnants. I might do that when the weather turns good, maybe late spring.
Well, I guess I broke the first rule for the stack and whack - for the last 3 weeks I have been washing and ironing my fabrics so I could do a proper inventory of what I already have. I still have some cut up pieces that haven't gone through the wash, so I'll try to pick some from that.
And yes, I will join the group. I have been browsing all the comments and look at the pictures, really very helpful.
Thank you and have a happy quilting day - Aida
It's a free BOM from www.nancyrinkdesigns.com It comes in two color ways. You print out the free pattern and you can use your own fabrics. Her fabrics are so wow, I got brave and ordered the blue colorway. You can order the fabrics all at once or monthly. I did the monthly so just a little would be on the charge card each month....grin. You should go look at the entire picture. If you decide to order her fabric packs, just be careful and cut your fabric just right. She doesn't send enough fabric for a redo. Although one of my strips was a little short, and she resent it free.
I love her designs
I have been looking at the quilts made out of 'Stack and Whack' method, and they are so beautiful. I would like to make one - the fabric I have is challis and it has tropical flowers and plants for pattern. I have washed it already, but it's still softer than a regular 100% cotton. I'll post a photo of it on my page. I also have some fabrics with Hawaiian motifs and I think these will go well with stack and whack method. I just don't know how I should start - any suggestions, please?
Thanks, Aida
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