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Strawberry Shortcake quilt..lesson learned!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 28 Apr 12

I am only posting again as the picture didn't show up in the first discussion I posted. Just so Mylot and every one else knows.... Well I finally finished the Strawberry Shortcake quilt. I learned alot and even learned that...

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Charm Pack Squares of quilting fabric - I LOVE them!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 20 Jan 12

I've just learned about Charm Paks and bought a couple paks. THey are so beautiful just as the pak they are, but lots of uses. I just love looking at hte beautiful colors! Anyway, I have been working this week with them..they...

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FMQ Free Motion Quilting...and 'stippling"

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 20 Jan 12

IN the past, all I have done on quilts is "stitch in the ditch" but just recently learned about FMQ - free motion quilting, and "stippling" a kind of FMQ. I tried it and it worked great on a small patch, am still holding final...

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Just so you know where I've been....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 20 Jan 12

Okay, so I am addicted...to quilting! I have learned so much this past week alone! Sadly I have neglected MyLot..so I am back to tell you about my quilting obession and see if you want to join me! Here is the site I...

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Charm Pack Squares of quilting fabric.....do they shrink?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 14 Jan 12

And I love them! Just looking at those beautiful little squares of perfect color size and shape! I can't wait to start using them. However, I have 2 quilts in process and have ato get them finished. I always like to have more than...

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Need ideas for using charm paks.....5" squares

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 4 Jan 12

do any of you quilters use Charm pak squares? THe precut 5 inch squares? They are sold in a pack and are all different colors. I have an opportunity to buy 100 for $20 but get 100 different colors and it is a good deal, but what...

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5" Charm Paks of fabric squares for quilting.....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 29 Dec 11

So I found good deal on Charm Pak - 5" squares for quilting..pre cut! 100 squares for $20. Nice colors. Problem is...it could be 100 of different colors! They all just match and could be 100 different colors or maybe a few...

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Quilting...how do you stitch to assemble the quilt (top, batting, back)

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 17 Dec 11

When the quilt top is done and batting and back are ready to be attached and quilted...how do you do the machine quilting? Or maybe I should say where? I know about Stitch in the Ditch but it seems to me that with the seams...

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