So here is the EQ layout using solid colors:
Then here is a picture of some of the blocks I cut and sewed into rows. The rows aren't joined yet. I still need to make a few more first. I want to have all the rows complete before I start joining.
Of course the layout was solids and I used prints.But I think they "read" as solids.
Now the "rednek' device. You see Barb showed her redneck seam ripper holder. I commented that it was as bad as my "cone spool holder" She told me she had to see it. So here goes- I needed a cone spool holder for my first electronic sewing machine. I didn't want to buy one (cheap cheap!) So I took a wood blank and a wire coat hanger and a construction stapler and made one. (and by the way, I am watching a Joan Crawford movie tonite! hehehee "No wire hangers!!!" (mommy dearest) but the movie is really Mildred Pierce)
So here is the picture:
Hey, it works! Maybe it isn't the prettiest girl in the class..but it only cost me a few minutes with the pliers and stapler.
Are ya happy now Barb????
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oh...pat got that same die and she said I could send her some fabric and she would cut them for me...so there!! can't wait to get my act together and get those strips cut...lol
Funny -- I just loaded my EQ5 onto my laptop and was trying to find a block for the tumbler design.
Couldn't find one -- am not familiar enough with this pattern to draw it -- don't know the sizes of the sides. I am envious of the new cutter!
That is not bad, it is awesome....well..you can add me to the cheap list!
Fun post. I love your tumbler quilt. I so want a tumbler die....but then I have a thousand ideas for dies that I want too! But a tumbler would certainly be fun and a great way to use up my stash!
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cone holder is very practical...love those old movies!!!
That's not as bad as what I have used - I cut the bottom off of a 2 liter soda bottle. I set the bottle over the cone and run the thread through the top opening. It works great!
tumblers look good the thread holder is in-gene-oius lol
You are just TOO clever, Gene. (Can you tell me where I can find the tumbler block in EQ so I can do this, too????? Thanks!)
Hello from Texas,
I was scrolling back in your posts, and I just have to ask if you have a whole room just for ironing? You referred to your "ironing room"....I've heard of gift wrapping rooms (why?) but never an ironing room. PS I'm so bad I only iron when quilting...don't tell anyone, ok? Michele
your thread holder does not look bad at all and your tumber quilt is coming along nicely.
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