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Colleen Froats
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- Alanson, MI
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just joined- happy to be here
Started this discussion. Last reply by Evelyn Boundy May 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
i don't know what took me so long to find & join My Quilt Place---but i am so glad i did! i've posted a couple pictures - i tend to do alot of applique, paper piecing and love working with…Continue
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Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2019"My mugrug is finished, the binding didn’t work as nicely as I hoped but I will get better. I hope whoever gets me for their Santa likes pink. ;)"
Colleen Froats replied to Kathy Gurgone's discussion Impossible Mission - March - Inspirational Mug Rug/Snack Mat (Machine Quilting) in the group Secret Santa 2019"Oh boy! I love this for our first mission.
All kinds of possibilities are inspiring me. "
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2019"I’m looking forward to participating in the impossible missions this year- didn’t do so well last year- feeling more ( focused) now. "
Colleen Froats replied to Linda Koller's discussion Secret Santa 2019"I hope we get the word out & get a few more participants. It would be fun to have more"
Colleen Froats replied to Linda Koller's discussion Secret Santa 2019"I picked up my box too. Have a couple items already in it. I was going to go ahead and wrap as I went but then decided to wait to wrap anything- in case I decide on something different/ better as the year goes by. I’m going to try to do the…"
Colleen Froats replied to Linda Koller's discussion Secret Santa 2019"I love this swap every year- one of my all time favorite activities. When I receive my secret questionnaire I tape it to the book shelf next to my sewing table so it doesn’t get lost but also so I can read it regularly .
Kathy, I’m…"
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2019"Will we be receiving a questionnaire at some point? "
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2019"Kathy I’m sorry your first time wasn’t a good experience. I hope you find that isn’t the norm. "
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2019"Of course I’m in again! My favorite swap of the year and I love that I have all year to work on it. "
Colleen Froats joined Linda Koller's groupSecret Santa 2019
Come join the fun as we prepare Secret Santa packages throughout the year. There will be tutorials for gift ideas, Kathy's "impossible missions" with prizes, lots of discussions to try and guess who your Secret Santa might be, and to drop hints for gifts to your Secret Santa.See More
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2018"It is always my favorite swap of the year. I look forward to putting the package together all year.
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Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2018"Had trouble with the pictures but here’s a couple. Btw- the fat quarters....exactly the colors/ fabric I needed! Thank you.i love the purse- there was also a small zipper pouch. The cup— wow! "
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2018"I got to open my gift today! Wow! So wonderful! Thank you so very much Ruth Ann- I love everything. Even the Santa embroidery you are disappointed with- it may not be what you expected but it is still quite cute. I will turn it into something.…"
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2018"I received a package today - I believe from Ruth Ann. I won’t be able to open it until Saturday— I’m so excited! Thank you so much. I will take pictures and share my ( bounty) after I get to open it. "
Colleen Froats commented on Linda Koller's group Secret Santa 2018"Mary, no apologies are necessary, we all know that things happen. Your situation certainly makes things challenging and stressful- we do not want to add to that stress. Unfinished? it’s ok, late? That’s ok too....our hearts, thoughts and…"
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- Tell us about yourself—as much or as little as you like.
- I've been sewing for about 45 years (started in 4-H when i was 8) made my first quilt in 1976, made small quilts off & on over the years- became avid about 12 years ago- started quilting for others 10 years ago. I live in Northern Michigan with my husband & a large white cat. I have 3 children & 2 beautiful granddaughters.
- How many quilts have you made?
- over 100
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- I even quilt in my sleep i am so fond of creating quilts!
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 36 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- applique/paper piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- it is a creative outlet that consumes me
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.colleenscustomquilts.com
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- At 7:28am on November 28, 2017,
Riana Noyes said… Love the dramatic contrast ; black makes the colours so rich. Nice work!
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