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Little Bit 03-13-2008 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1847004)
Absolutely better! :) Maybe I was just expecting too much from them. ;) I mean, they are scissors after all, not the 8th wonder of the world! :p

I guess any scissors would have a harder time cutting right at the tip like you need for rag quilts.

Jenn218 03-13-2008 07:02 PM
Ooooo:dribble: PLEASE post pictures when you are finished!!! I love quilts!!!

Oscar's Mom 03-13-2008 07:47 PM
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My grandson will be three in July and here is a quilt I made for him before he was born...my 2nd grandson is due any day and I have not even started on his quilt! :eek: But I work full time now and have not taken the time. I think I know what kind of quilt I want to make, now I just need to make it happen! Judy, you quilt is going to be very pretty! I bought a rag pieced messenger bag at the mall a while back and love that bag! Here is a pic of Nathan's quilt I made three years ago.

Judy in Waco 03-13-2008 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom (Post 1847711)
My grandson will be three in July and here is a quilt I made for him before he was born...my 2nd grandson is due any day and I have not even started on his quilt! :eek: But I work full time now and have not taken the time. I think I know what kind of quilt I want to make, now I just need to make it happen! Judy, you quilt is going to be very pretty! I bought a rag pieced messenger bag at the mall a while back and love that bag! Here is a pic of Nathan's quilt I made three years ago.
Nathan's quilt is beautiful! I only hope to be that good some day. :eek: Are those fish appliquéd? (not sure I spelled that right)

Oscar's Mom 03-13-2008 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1847735)
Nathan's quilt is beautiful! I only hope to be that good some day. :eek: Are those fish appliquéd? (not sure I spelled that right)
Yeah they are appliqued! It was really easy too! I used that stuff you iron on to fuse them on both sides and then you just iron them on and do an applique stitch around them. I had a professional do the quilting tho...they did that swirly crazy stitch all over it...it was really nice. I had started a little girl quilt when we found out it was a boy...maybe someday! :D

Judy in Waco 03-13-2008 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom (Post 1847795)
Yeah they are appliqued! It was really easy too! I used that stuff you iron on to fuse them on both sides and then you just iron them on and do an applique stitch around them. I had a professional do the quilting tho...they did that swirly crazy stitch all over it...it was really nice. I had started a little girl quilt when we found out it was a boy...maybe someday! :D
That's one of the reasons I'm so excited my friend is having a girl! :thumbup:

You did a good job on Nathan's quilt. You make it sound easy, but it had to be more difficult than that. :)

Now you just need to find the inspiration for your other grandson. ;) I'm sure it will be spectacular. :thumbup:

Oscar's Mom 03-13-2008 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1847806)
That's one of the reasons I'm so excited my friend is having a girl! :thumbup:

You did a good job on Nathan's quilt. You make it sound easy, but it had to be more difficult than that. :)

Now you just need to find the inspiration for your other grandson. ;) I'm sure it will be spectacular. :thumbup:
I am thinking of doing appliqued doggies on one for Colby (that is what they are naming him)...just need to get really inspired and get started on it! He will be here really soon...she is dialated to 3 and over 50% effaced! :eek:

Can't wait to see your quilt when you are finished!!! Sewing projects can be so much fun!

Judy in Waco 03-13-2008 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom (Post 1847812)
I am thinking of doing appliqued doggies on one for Colby (that is what they are naming him)...just need to get really inspired and get started on it! He will be here really soon...she is dialated to 3 and over 50% effaced! :eek:

Can't wait to see your quilt when you are finished!!! Sewing projects can be so much fun!
A doggy quilt would be so much fun! Great idea! :)

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 06:58 AM
Here are some photos! :)
 
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Here are a couple of photos of the finished baby quilt. I made a few mistakes and learned quite a bit, but I think it looks nice. :)

I have a couple of the striped squares going the wrong direction, but I think it works. A couple of the seams don't line up exactly, and next time I will use a layer of flannel in the middle instead of batting. :thumbup:

I am having a lot of fun with this. I will start my next project today and can't wait. :)

Thanks for letting me share and offering advice, it's greatly appreciated. :D

Oscar's Mom 03-15-2008 07:11 AM
Judy that is so pretty! You did a great job!!! I want to make one of those now...:D You are motivating me to sew! I think I will be going to a 4 day work week - 10 hours a day...that will give me more time sew...I can dedicate a whole day. Nothing I despise more than starting a project and not having time to finish it...my artistic juices just seem to evaporate when I do that! :rolleyes: Keep up the good work and can't wait to see your next project...give us a hint??? :D

TammyJM 03-15-2008 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1850667)
Here are a couple of photos of the finished baby quilt. I made a few mistakes and learned quite a bit, but I think it looks nice. :)

I have a couple of the striped squares going the wrong direction, but I think it works. A couple of the seams don't line up exactly, and next time I will use a layer of flannel in the middle instead of batting. :thumbup:

I am having a lot of fun with this. I will start my next project today and can't wait. :)

Thanks for letting me share and offering advice, it's greatly appreciated. :D
Oh my goodness....that is truly GORGEOUS!!!!!! What beautiful fabrics you chose and I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE that flannel!! You have to be an incredibly thoughtful person to make such a special gift! I mean it, this is a very pretty quilt with such heart put into it. She will love it. :)

Tammy

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom (Post 1850683)
Judy that is so pretty! You did a great job!!! I want to make one of those now...:D You are motivating me to sew! I think I will be going to a 4 day work week - 10 hours a day...that will give me more time sew...I can dedicate a whole day. Nothing I despise more than starting a project and not having time to finish it...my artistic juices just seem to evaporate when I do that! :rolleyes: Keep up the good work and can't wait to see your next project...give us a hint??? :D
Thanks! I don't usually have a lot of time either, so I know what you mean. I hope you can find more time to sew. :)

I'm not sure exactly what I plan to make right now, but I think I'm going to try a more traditional quilt since I've never done that. :)

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TammyJM (Post 1850684)
Oh my goodness....that is truly GORGEOUS!!!!!! What beautiful fabrics you chose and I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE that flannel!! You have to be an incredibly thoughtful person to make such a special gift! I mean it, this is a very pretty quilt with such heart put into it. She will love it. :)

Tammy
Thank you! I was a little worried about the colors not being the traditional baby colors, but I just went with what I liked. I hope she likes it. Thanks again. :)

TammyJM 03-15-2008 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1850695)
Thank you! I was a little worried about the colors not being the traditional baby colors, but I just went with what I liked. I hope she likes it. Thanks again. :)
Those colors are beautiful! I can tell ya, my daughter is now 4 and a half and I remember shopping for her and all I could ever find were the traditional colors that you are referring to. I would have absolutely loved the patterns and brighter pinks that you have in this quilt!

Tammy

Oscar's Mom 03-15-2008 08:40 AM
I too love the UN-traditional colors in a baby quilt. I think the brighter it is the more the child will be intrigued by the quilt! I love to see a baby look at something that is bright and vivid...their face just lights up! Nathan is still that way but lately his favorite color that seems to draw him is PINK! :eek: His daddy says it is a phase! :D We were looking at Crocs the other day and he wanted the PINK ones!

Little Bit 03-15-2008 01:34 PM
Judy, it turned out beautiful! I love it! Why would you use flannel instead of batting? Is it too heavy for our warm weather or did it turn out too bulky?? Just wondering. I am thinking about one and trying to decide what fabrics, etc. I want. Have you seen the denim ones? They don't put any batting at all in them.

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 1851249)
Judy, it turned out beautiful! I love it! Why would you use flannel instead of batting? Is it too heavy for our warm weather or did it turn out too bulky?? Just wondering. I am thinking about one and trying to decide what fabrics, etc. I want. Have you seen the denim ones? They don't put any batting at all in them.
Thank you! :) As to the batting. When I ragged it, some of the batting showed in places, so you have to be very careful to cut it in much smaller squares. If you use flannel however, it can be the same size and add to the ragging. So that would be easier to do.

I have seen the denim ones, and I'm going to try that. I don't think you need batting for those either.

I bought a walking foot today for my machine. I can't wait to try it. :) The lady at Joann's was very helpful and made sure I got one that would fit my machine. All of the Fisker products including cutters, replacement blades, mats and rulers were on sale (at our store at least).

Nancy, I used those scissors we were talking about again and it was much easier this time. :thumbup: I think I just wasn't used to using them that first time.

Little Bit 03-15-2008 01:51 PM
I think the idea with double flannel is a great idea. Placing the batting in right is probably the hardest part. I am glad to hear about the scissors! I have my eye on a walking foot on ebay, but they are SO expensive for Husqvarna Viking Machines!!! Some are over $100.00! It would sure make doing my potty pads easier to have one, so one way or another I hope to have one before long.

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1851268)
Thank you! :) As to the batting. When I ragged it, some of the batting showed in places, so you have to be very careful to cut it in much smaller squares. If you use flannel however, it can be the same size and add to the ragging. So that would be easier to do.

I have seen the denim ones, and I'm going to try that. I don't think you need batting for those either.

I bought a walking foot today for my machine. I can't wait to try it. :) The lady at Joann's was very helpful and made sure I got one that would fit my machine. All of the Fisker products including cutters, replacement blades, mats and rulers were on sale (at our store at least).

Nancy, I used those scissors we were talking about again and it was much easier this time. :thumbup: I think I just wasn't used to using them that first time.

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 1851277)
I think the idea with double flannel is a great idea. Placing the batting in right is probably the hardest part. I am glad to hear about the scissors! I have my eye on a walking foot on ebay, but they are SO expensive for Husqvarna Viking Machines!!! Some are over $100.00! It would sure make doing my potty pads easier to have one, so one way or another I hope to have one before long.
That is an owie price! :eek: I have a Singer Simple machine, so mine was only about $14. That may be the only good thing about having a basic, beginner machine.

Joann's had several and they have a 40% coupon offer right now. Do they have the one you need?

Little Bit 03-15-2008 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1851293)
That is an owie price! :eek: I have a Singer Simple machine, so mine was only about $14. That may be the only good thing about having a basic, beginner machine.

Joann's had several and they have a 40% coupon offer right now. Do they have the one you need?

You are so lucky!! Mine is an older Viking, probably one of the first bottom of the line computerized models (that they don't even make anymore). The foot is more than half what I paid for my machine (used on ebay)! Viking stuff is SO expensive. I think my next one will be a Singer Futura... if I ever get a next one.

Thanks for the offer of the coupon. The only walking foot they had on Joann's site was for a Singer machine. :(

Judy in Waco 03-15-2008 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 1851338)
You are so lucky!! Mine is an older Viking, probably one of the first bottom of the line computerized models (that they don't even make anymore). The foot is more than half what I paid for my machine (used on ebay)! Viking stuff is SO expensive. I think my next one will be a Singer Futura... if I ever get a next one.

Thanks for the offer of the coupon. The only walking foot they had on Joann's site was for a Singer machine. :(
Ouch, sorry! I think I paid less than $150 for my machine, so I understand not wanting to pay that much for an accessory.

I found a lot of patriotic fabrics on sale for $1 to $2 a yard at Walmart today, so I have decided to do an Americana type quilt. I'm off to wash my fabric. I am SO happy that next week is spring break for me. :D See ya later. :)

Little Bit 03-15-2008 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 1851346)
Ouch, sorry! I think I paid less than $150 for my machine, so I understand not wanting to pay that much for an accessory.

I found a lot of patriotic fabrics on sale for $1 to $2 a yard at Walmart today, so I have decided to do an Americana type quilt. I'm off to wash my fabric. I am SO happy that next week is spring break for me. :D See ya later. :)

How fun! Can't wait to see it! Enjoy your Spring Break!

Jenn218 03-16-2008 08:58 AM
Ooooo:dribble: It turned out sooooooooooo SWEET!!!!
I love the rag quilt look...but I have no clue how it is done!
:bravo: Very good job!!!!

Judy in Waco 03-16-2008 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1852659)
Ooooo:dribble: It turned out sooooooooooo SWEET!!!!
I love the rag quilt look...but I have no clue how it is done!
:bravo: Very good job!!!!
Thank you sweetie! You made my day. :D

scoobiedooiscoo 03-16-2008 02:00 PM
WOW!!!!!! that quilt turned out AWSOME!!!!!!!!! love the colors!!!!!! great job:)

Judy in Waco 03-16-2008 02:02 PM
Thank you! :)

Sam*my*YoRkie 03-16-2008 06:06 PM
OMG.. OH MY GOODNESS!!! :bravo: :grin2: :grin2: :clapsmile
that is sooooo beautiful!!! :bravo::D OMG... I would love one ahh... its soo nice for a baby
Judy it came out sooooo beautiful!!!! Really cant get over it.. awww!!
Seriously nice work! was it hard to make??? awww you're a great friend!:)

Superstarkba 03-16-2008 06:20 PM
its beautiful!!! So when I get pregnant I know who to come to :)!

Judy in Waco 03-16-2008 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Superstarkba (Post 1853932)
its beautiful!!! So when I get pregnant I know who to come to :)!
Thank you! I would be honored to make you one some day. :)

Judy in Waco 03-16-2008 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam*my*YoRkie (Post 1853889)
OMG.. OH MY GOODNESS!!! :bravo: :grin2: :grin2: :clapsmile
that is sooooo beautiful!!! :bravo::D OMG... I would love one ahh... its soo nice for a baby
Judy it came out sooooo beautiful!!!! Really cant get over it.. awww!!
Seriously nice work! was it hard to make??? awww you're a great friend!:)
Thank you. :)

It was actually very easy once I knew what I was doing. Anyone who has a sewing machine can do it. Even if you don't have a machine you could do it, but it would take much longer. I think it took me about 5 hours total.

Here's one link
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa.../rag_quilt.htm


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