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Kevin Key
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Started this discussion. Last reply by QuilterBridget Jul 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Quick, try to introduce myself in as few words as possible! I will go on and on and on if you don't stop me! I've been quilting since 1995--at least that's when I FINISHED my first quilt. I…Continue
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Kevin Key commented on American Quilter's Society's group Hand Quilting"Many DVD players will play CD's as well. Try it! What have you got to lose? Our DVD player actually will open files of photos and show them as a slideshow on our t.v. screen too. "
Kevin Key replied to Marija Vujcic's discussion EQ - how do you use it mostly? Any good tips? in the group Electric Quilt Users"I took a class in using EQ at a local quilt shop. Best thing I ever did. I learned all sorts of possibilities I never knew. One of the "assignments" the teacher gave us the first week was to find two blocks in the library…"
Kevin Key replied to Pam Parkinson's discussion Stencil Design vs. Straight Line Hand Quilting in the group Hand Quilting"If I am hand quilting a straight pattern, I usually don't mark. If I do mark, I use the water-disappearing ink pens to mark the top, or, more recently I have been using the stomp pad with powder that irons off after I quilt. I like…"
Francie Gross commented on Kevin Key's photo
Citrus and Jalepeno
"The colors are amazing on this quilt! I'm with you... I never follow color suggestions either. I prefer In-Your-Face color combinations!"
Kevin Key commented on Christine Brown's group Modern Mystery Quilt"Catherine: Not only WOMEN all over the USA, but at least one man-quilter as well--me! "
the rogue quilter commented on Kevin Key's photo
Quilts 4 Kids
"when i read upholstry fabrics..i assumed..well...and we all know we shouldn't assume, right?
i am an rn..retired. main areas were icu, er...in er and at kaiser pediatrics clinic, came in contact w so many little ones who were just…"
Kevin Key commented on Kevin Key's photoQuilts 4 Kids
"Rogue, I only used fabrics that would wash up nice and soft. Most of these fabrics were really glazed a lot, but the sizing and glaze washed out and the finished quilts were always soft. I did NOT use the upholstery fabrics that…"
the rogue quilter commented on Kevin Key's photo
My Shattered Heart
"yes, you are a gifted artist. your quilts are exquisite in design & rich in color. the way you combine colors is wonderful."
the rogue quilter commented on Kevin Key's photoQuilts 4 Kids
"this is extremely attractive.. i would think tho, that upholstry &/or outdoor fabrics would be both harsh in feel and heavy for a child debilitated w chronic disease. but, that said, the quilt is elegant and gorgeous...and would give an ill…"
the rogue quilter commented on Kevin Key's photo
cubicle quilt--quilted
"love this...the fabrics you used give it the look of beeing a watercolor print."
Orville Roach left a comment for Kevin Key"I just discovered you on myquiltplace, Kevin. Love your work."
Kevin Key commented on American Quilter's Society's group Hand Quilting"I use a small 12 inch lap frame--has spacer that holds the quilt about 8 inches from a bottom board, which gives me an easy way to keep one hand underneath. I also have an 18" hoop that is on a floor swivel stand. And because I…"
the rogue quilter left a comment for Kevin Key"hi kevin! i have not seen your posts before this. saw you had joined the mystery group. i would soooo love to have the time...so afraid to commit and then another year like this one has been. read some posts by members i swap groups about people who…"
Profile Information
- Tell us about yourself
- Single dad of two adopted sons--both with special needs. I started quilting in 1995. I still love to hand quilt, but do most by machine these days. Live outside Chicago.
- How many quilts have you made?
- 50
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- Make them, and then make more!
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 16 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- paper piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- creative outlet, keep touch with my heritage, the colors...LORD, the colors!!!
- Do you have a website?
- http://no
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 9:30am on August 15, 2012, Orville Roach said…
I just discovered you on myquiltplace, Kevin. Love your work.
- At 8:51pm on July 31, 2012, the rogue quilter said…
- hi kevin! i have not seen your posts before this. saw you had joined the mystery group. i would soooo love to have the time...so afraid to commit and then another year like this one has been. read some posts by members i swap groups about people who do 't follow thru. i agree w all they said. and DON'T want to be like thos they posted about. i am a very serious person when it comes to commitment. sorta cuts down on adventures & fun tho lollol
?i started going thru members on the "quilters" lonk...didn't make ot to you...hmmm..maybe i will cng setting to oldest join not most re ent. ..:))
..well off to visit you photo page...
- At 11:17am on October 30, 2011,
QuilterBridget said… - Happy birthday, Kevin~I hope you have a wonderful day!
- At 8:03pm on July 18, 2011,
ann iredale said… - WoW. You're so clever. How do'y find enough time with running a family too? My favourite is the log cabin, but difficult decision as I love them all
- At 1:27pm on July 8, 2011,
Judy R Crumpler said… - Beautiful.....happy quilting Judy
- At 6:40pm on July 7, 2011,
Pam Bellis said… - Welcome Kevin. I think it is great that you are making quilts for the group home that you visited. I also have been using EQ for a long time. I wish that I had more time to use it. How old are your sons? Do they like to help you with your quilting? My husband and I have 3 sons, all of them are adults. Do you have any photos of your quilts?
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