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A big thank you
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wilma Schirra-Kays Feb 3, 2020. 1 Reply 2 Likes
I want to thank all of you who have been sending me cards. They have been so timely. Seems like when I’ve been having a particularly blue day another one shows up. Linda, the one from you has a front…Continue
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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"Oh I love the idea of this. I still love Jacobs Ladder blocks but my second favorite is log cabin and pineapple blocks. I think I will narrow that down and go along with Kris, 12 1/2” log cabin blocks would be Fabulous! I also like the…"
"Oh I love those colors/ fabrics together, wonderful journal cover"
"Oh my goodness that is a great project! I want to go right in and make a dozen of these covers! Thanks Linda. Great project to start the year. "
"Linda, I tried to send my questionaire- I noticed it said ( 2 pages, but when I look at mine it shows 3 pages- so if some is missing please let me know and I will try again. I've been having headaches lately and my brain is still a little…"
"Always excited when this comes along. I love this exchange and working on things all year long. "
"I received my block from Wilma today, it is wonderful! Every time I get another Jacobs ladder block it just makes me smile l gosh each one is just wonderful "
"I would love to do another block exchange- who knows I might even be able to keep up this time. I will of course be joining the secret Santa again. It is a huge highlight of my year, year after year "
"Oh Kris...you fixed it! Yea! I’m so glad it turned out ok- it sure had me frustrated for awhile. I almost threw it in the trash. So glad I didn’t. "
"All 10 of my blocks are in the mail and heading for all of you! Thank you for your patience. I hope they are well received. They are not perfect- one in particular proved to me that my TBI is still with me-
I took it apart and put it back…"
"Thank you Kris, I thought I had everyone friended- sorry I missed you. "
"Ok, I went back through the lists and found the person I was missing- so, I have all 10 now— now I just need those addresses. ;)"
"I actually have 3 days in a row off starting tomorrow! I want to finish up the blocks and finally get them mailed out- sorry for being so tardy.
I have a question though— I only have the info ( colors/ theme) for 9 people (10with me) is that…"
"I know I have at least 4 done, maybe 6- but I have to figure out where I put them ( for safe keeping) "
"These are the blocks I’ve received so far. My work schedule is getting much more ( organized ) so I’m hoping to get a few of mine out this week. I’m actually going to have at least 1 whole day off during the week- every week. Yea!…"
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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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