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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
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I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Eileen, Sharon Schamber uses her applique fouundation product for needleturn applique, and I think it's the same stuff as Ricky's Stable Stuff.
http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com/Cl ... -Bird.aspxI
My tutorial for machine applique with Stable Stuff is located in the Classrooms link: http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/lessons. ... es_id/1017
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Eileen, I used stable stuff and appliqued the block I made for Margo by hand. It was a little tougher simply because the applique was stiffer and didn't bend as well as I was working on it but not unduly so. After I washed the block it was perfect and I loved the effect of using it.
aka ladyquilter
Troutdale, OR
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Originally posted by ladyquilterEileen, I used stable stuff and appliqued the block I made for Margo by hand. It was a little tougher simply because the applique was stiffer and didn't bend as well as I was working on it but not unduly so. After I washed the block it was perfect and I loved the effect of using it.
And it's GORGEOUS!
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Jo Jo, this block is beautiful! I love the design and your choice of fabric. Is that wrapped rick rack for the stems? Excellent!Originally posted by ladyquilterEileen, I used stable stuff and appliqued the block I made for Margo by hand. It was a little tougher simply because the applique was stiffer and didn't bend as well as I was working on it but not unduly so. After I washed the block it was perfect and I loved the effect of using it.
linny t
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I'm so glad you like it Margo. It was fun to do.
Linny, yes -- I used Lana wool thread to wrap around the baby rick rack. I loved the extra texture it gave to the piece.
aka ladyquilter
Troutdale, OR
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Eileen,
I'm using Ricky's Stable Stuff, and hand appliqueing. As long as I keep my glue off of the very edge where my needle will be going through, it is a piece of cake! In places where I wasn't as careful, it is still doable, but you have to push harder on the needle. Or just wet it a little. I did a tiny sample piece, washed it, and like Jo Jo said, the effect it gives is great!
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Ritzy, your block in wonderful and I think nobody else than you see "your thing". In cases like this I take a photo and print it out on ordinary paper, so I can draw my solutions or glue something on or whatever. That's a good way to try things without ruining the block.
living in Central Denmark
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Ritzy Your block is beautiful, some berries scattered here and there might do the trick to balance it in your eyes, but it is just lovely as it is . Dorothy Suffolk UK
living in Central Denmark
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Jo Jo stunning work on your part and so very beautiful a block.
Taree NSW - Australia
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I was notified yesterday that the Stable Stuff by the yard is now available through Ricky's site.
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Ritzy,
I love your block! It looks very Victorian to me. Mine's a little off as well so ours can lean together
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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Thanks for the info on the Stable Stuff. I think I may just use it for the leaves because I have a heck of a time with points.
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from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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OK, so here is what I did. I unsewed a couple of inches on each side of the top-center of the heart and then resewed them at the place they should have fallen. Then I added an extra leaf and three berries and I think I can live with it. I am still considering mistletoe but for right now I will live with it for a while. In the mean time I am working on the second block I am doing--it is also Christmas but I think it will just be a wall hanging size.
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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I'm glad you've fixed it so that you are happier with it!
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Photos, Ritzy, we want to see photos!
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