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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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Since there are so many of us using this site, would it make sense to add a category for people looking for specific fabric that they can't seem to find anywhere else? I know about missingfabrics.com but this site seems so much more personal. People could post a picture of what they're seeking; who knows what stash out there is hiding just that very fabric.
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If you're seeking specific fabric, just google it!! Put everything you know about the fabric in your search; either very specific, such as the manufacturer's number, or be as vague as you need to be, like "light blue RJR". You are likely to find what you're looking for, and then you can choose the store with the best price! To simply describe it to people online will get you nowhere, unless you can possibly scan it if you have a piece. There, I've said MY piece! Try it.
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Paula, I tried that some time ago, and the only source I managed to locate via a very lengthy and extensive search would have cost me in excess of $60. But when I told my quilting mates, someone had the fabric in their stash, didn't really now what to do with it, and so we swapped: I got the fabric and my friend got tea and chocolates from the UK. We are both very happy!
So, asking friends to help can often bring great results.
LorchenFrom the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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I've used missingfabrics.com successfully before. The difference in using a search like that, or what Robin's suggested here, vs. shopping, is that you can find older fabrics which the stores no longer carry-- and it's not just bits & pieces, I got 5 yards once!
FlorenceFrom the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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I think that's a great idea for a new category, Robin. Sometimes you need more of a particular fabric but all the information from the selvage is long gone. Yes, not everyone has a scanner but many of us have digital cameras or a friend with one.
Many times over the years, I've found fabric in my stash to help out others. TQS is such a friendly place, I love this idea!
JoAnne in southern CaliforniaFrom the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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