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    delld reacted to tootsquilts in Labyrinth Walk for friend   
    This is one I just finished for a friend.  She pieced the quilt and I quilted it.    I thought it turned out really well.  I used Quilter's Dream Batting, and light gray thread on top with white on bottom.



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    delld reacted to Gator in Batting storage   
    Have you tried searching this forum?  There have been many storage ideas throughout the years.  Here's my favorite, easy to move and fairly cheap to make:

     
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    delld reacted to ffq-lar in How to bind quilt on long ar   
    Prep your binding the usual way. Make sure the edges of the quilt are square and if not, mark the line where you want the binding to attach. Stitch on the binding just as you would on your domestic. I leave a tail, pin ahead a bit to keep the binding lined up, and use a ruler to stitch a quarter-inch from the edge of the binding. Make the corners using the same technique you normally use. I sew within a quarter-inch of the corner, sew off onto the batting and break the thread. Flip and fold back the binding to make the miter, and continue along the next side to the corner. Continue until you reach the original side and leave a tail for attaching the ends. You can remove the quilt to finish the binding join on your domestic. Or I do the "invisible join" while it's loaded. It's finicky but do-able. Hoping this was helpful. I can bind a Queen (including the join) in a half-hour and offer this as a service to my customers for a $40 flat rate--any size.
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    delld reacted to barbm in Beware of trolls and fraudulent members on this forum!!!   
    IMHO, when they changed the forums, several years back, it got MUCH harder to post photos and follow threads - we lost a lot of followers at that point. I know there are those who will NEVER be on Facebook, but FB doesn't have the restrictions that this forum has - and those of us trying to help customers on the various APQS pages get instant notifications when someone needs help, instead of needing to check in here several times a day (although I try to do that anyway!). I love Facebook for the ability to follow my family, both close and extended, and the ability to help my customers quickly, easily, with links to files and photos.
    If you don't do Facebook, then it's up to you - and the rest of you that don't do FB - to make this the forum that you want! 
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    delld got a reaction from T Row Studio in butterfly qult   
    Awesome, Terry!  Love it!!!!
     
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    delld reacted to ffq-lar in Features I wish APQS had   
    Good points, but a couple of hints. You can remove the front take-up roller if you exclusively float your quilts. It won't enlarge your stitching field, which is set by the frame configuration. You won't be able to stitch any closer to you than you do now. But it may mean easier access since you don't have to lean over the roller.  Micro-drive handles are available for APQS machines. They are helpful for  microstitching and control. They attach below the regular handles, which are loosened and pushed up out of the way. The micro-handles can then be used for ruler work and they independently pivot up out of the way, so you can stitch using one handle. They keep your hands very close to the top. The down-side is not ready/easy access to your controls, but in SR mode, it's not an issue. I suppose it's all about what you get used to and how easy a work-around is for perceived issues. I baste in manual with speed slow and head moving so I make 1/4" stitches. Or if I'm basting the sides, SR on and longest stitches.  APQS innovates all the time, so maybe your wish-list will eventually be a reality.
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    delld reacted to Gator in Quilt storage   
    Great point Mary.  I'm a retired Veteran and QOV is my favorite also.  However, other places take quilts, especially laptops.  Hospices, senior assisted care homes, shelters, etc.  Check around your hometown.
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    delld reacted to T Row Studio in Picasso's Girl   
    I did a little experiment at a retreat doing some improv curved piecing. I was using scraps from a fellow retreater
    they were cast off from a judy niemeyer quilt so odd shaped triangles mostly. I made four main clusters of curved pieces then added the putty fabcic to pull the pieces together Once they were sewn together the face emerged. A pleasant surprise. I then quilted it with a contrasting 40 weight thread. This piece was juried into the Canadian NJS that is in Ottawa this week. I did not win a ribbon but I have my quilt hanging with some very impressive quilts. I do not do this kind of quilts and stretched myself artistically to make it. I am pleased with the overall project. This piece is 20" x 20" 

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    delld got a reaction from T Row Studio in Sizzling Summer quilt   
    Oh my gosh! That is awesome!!!!!!!
     
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    delld got a reaction from dianne31331 in QUilt for Hospice   
    I haven't been sharing for a while. Here is a quilt Sharon W pieced and I quilted for our local hospice. I shared with Sharon a photo off of Facebook of a quilt made like this one and she made her own pattern. The two of us are a team and make 3 or more quilts each week
    20190404_115445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20190404_115451 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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    delld got a reaction from Allison S. in QUilt for Hospice   
    I haven't been sharing for a while. Here is a quilt Sharon W pieced and I quilted for our local hospice. I shared with Sharon a photo off of Facebook of a quilt made like this one and she made her own pattern. The two of us are a team and make 3 or more quilts each week
    20190404_115445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20190404_115451 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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    delld got a reaction from Sue E. in QUilt for Hospice   
    Statrlets
    https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=starlets
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    delld got a reaction from Gail O in QUilt for Hospice   
    I haven't been sharing for a while. Here is a quilt Sharon W pieced and I quilted for our local hospice. I shared with Sharon a photo off of Facebook of a quilt made like this one and she made her own pattern. The two of us are a team and make 3 or more quilts each week
    20190404_115445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20190404_115451 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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    delld got a reaction from dbams in QUilt for Hospice   
    I haven't been sharing for a while. Here is a quilt Sharon W pieced and I quilted for our local hospice. I shared with Sharon a photo off of Facebook of a quilt made like this one and she made her own pattern. The two of us are a team and make 3 or more quilts each week
    20190404_115445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20190404_115451 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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    delld reacted to tyquilter in Quilt block pattern   
    I am hoping someone can identify this quilt block. I am wanting to make it but can’t find it anywhere and haven’t figured out the instructions. Thank you!!

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    delld reacted to Corey in Fractured Quilt, named Walkabout using Australian Aboriginal fabrics   
    My most recent pieced quilt and quilted on my Millenium.  I used IQ and panto Earth wind & fire(I think?) by Darlene Epp.  
    Pattern is by Kathy Doughty.

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    delld reacted to queenie123 in pillows   
    Over 50 pieces in the anchors ,micro stippling around anchors trying to make them pop,only thing I did not make are the three small pillows ,.....oh this was just also just a test run adding pics since I have been away from here in awhile .....................still no regrets on my purchase of my used milli,first longarm ever!!!

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    delld got a reaction from AnnP in cervical surgery.   
    Praying for you, Rita. your hubby and all those that will be helping you though this. May you feel God's arms wrapped around you!
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    delld reacted to Oma in Ellie and Squeak   
    It's wonderful!  I've bought the pattern and I will start stashing my purples or reds or grays once I decide on a color.  They say imitation is the purest form of flattery and I want to imitate you.  You did a GREAT job and FAST!
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    delld got a reaction from RoseCity Quilter in We moved our store and thus my studio!   
    Ardelle, it is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I know you love it, QP and your new Millie!
     
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    delld reacted to Gator in Two of Three Pirate Quilts   
    Cute and the quilting is right on!
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    delld reacted to CindyT in Two of Three Pirate Quilts   
    Those are just too cute!
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    delld reacted to Liam in Two of Three Pirate Quilts   
    Those are really cute!
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    delld got a reaction from IBQLTN2 in Two of Three Pirate Quilts   
    I have 3 of these quilts to quilt. Lera did this blue quilt and the pink quilts for her granddaughters for Christmas.  I have one more and it is in red, white and blue and is made by Virginia. The pattern is by Amy Bradley.
     
    Used 80/20 batting with Metro and Glide threads.  Thanks for looking. I think these two girl are going to be very happy!!!
     
    Of course there are more pictures on flickr.  LOL
     
     
     
     
    20151022_124918 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20151022_124944 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
     
    20151018_163445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20151018_163505 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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    delld got a reaction from Liam in Two of Three Pirate Quilts   
    I have 3 of these quilts to quilt. Lera did this blue quilt and the pink quilts for her granddaughters for Christmas.  I have one more and it is in red, white and blue and is made by Virginia. The pattern is by Amy Bradley.
     
    Used 80/20 batting with Metro and Glide threads.  Thanks for looking. I think these two girl are going to be very happy!!!
     
    Of course there are more pictures on flickr.  LOL
     
     
     
     
    20151022_124918 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20151022_124944 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
     
    20151018_163445 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
    20151018_163505 by Dell Dunman, on Flickr
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