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From: MissKittyDillon
Date: 10-08-2005, 12:14 AM (1 of 7)
I have tried my hand at quilting and I am not very good at getting all of my blocks the same size and my corners never match up. Anyway, that's not the point, I have seen some of the crazy quilts on here and they are just beautiful. Could someone please give me some pointers on making one? It seems like there are not any rules or patterns, but as I am not a very experienced sewer, I would like any advice. Especially when it comes to actually quilting one. Thanks. And I also wanted to thank all of you for making me feel so welcome in your fun little world of sewing!  
Marci
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User: MissKittyDillon
Member since: 09-28-2005 Total posts: 33 
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From: tiedyejudy
Date: 10-09-2005, 09:31 AM (2 of 7)
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I have tried my hand at quilting and I am not very good at getting all of my blocks the same size and my corners never match up. Anyway, that's not the point, I have seen some of the crazy quilts on here and they are just beautiful. Could someone please give me some pointers on making one? It seems like there are not any rules or patterns, but as I am not a very experienced sewer, I would like any advice. Especially when it comes to actually quilting one. Thanks. And I also wanted to thank all of you for making me feel so welcome in your fun little world of sewing! Hi, Miss Kitty! Have you checked out our 'Crazy Quilt' Thread in the Craft Forum? http://swn-archive.sew-whats-up.com/t-16863.html I just added a post there describing the basic process I used to make a Crazy Quilt Purse. The basic idea of Crazy Quilting is fairly easy to follow, and it does not have to be as precise as regular quilt patterns. That's one of the things I love about it! I have found several books over the years in sewing stores that give basic instructions, so you might want to look for something like that as a guide. Best of luck! Judy Judy Sall Originals
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User: tiedyejudy
Member since: 08-10-2005 Total posts: 78 
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From: MissKittyDillon
Date: 10-09-2005, 01:11 PM (3 of 7)
Thank you Judy! I never thought to look in the 'craft' thread.  I hsve been looking in the quilting thread. Oops!  I will try that thread.Marci Marci
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User: MissKittyDillon
Member since: 09-28-2005 Total posts: 33
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 10-09-2005, 06:44 PM (4 of 7)
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Check out your local library too. Ours had a real good book on crazy quilting. I love to make crazy quilts and crazy quilted Christmas stockings and crazy quilted purses. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-09-2005, 07:08 PM (5 of 7)
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If I'm not mistaken , there are instructions on this website on how to do crazy quilting.. Check the Home page under the quilt lessons..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MaryW
Date: 10-11-2005, 12:39 PM (6 of 7)
Thanks Libby. For some reason  they are not listed. Here is the link.http://www.sew-whats-new.com/crazy-quilts/index.shtml MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-11-2005, 01:55 PM (7 of 7)
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I never saw this link before Mary. Thanks, I like it! Is the picture one of your crazy quilts?
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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