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From: cshortsew
Date: 01-01-2007, 03:02 PM (1 of 19)
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I started a biscuit quilt a little over a week ago and finished it this morning. It is a baby quilt for my son-in-law's aunt who is expecting in Feb. This is the first quilt I've made and really enjoyed it. Carol http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/th_babybiscuitquilt-Jan.jpg (http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/babybiscuitquilt-Jan.jpg) cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: Patty22
Date: 01-01-2007, 03:20 PM (2 of 19)
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Carol....send up the URL of your photo as your site doesn't allow you to copy and paste. I can't wait to see your quilt! Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: lendube
Date: 01-01-2007, 03:49 PM (3 of 19)
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We wanna see it! We wanna see it! Pleeeezzeeee! (I haven't mastered the picture thing yet either just for the record, Carol.) Lennie 
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 01-01-2007, 04:36 PM (4 of 19)
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Ok, I'm not sure what's happening since I attached a thumbnail picture that can be clicked for a bigger picture and it's showing up when I look at the thread. But we'll try the url and hope it works Carol http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/2007/babybiscuitquilt-Jan.jpg cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: lendube
Date: 01-01-2007, 04:56 PM (5 of 19)
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Worked perfectly! How adorable. I love the colors. This should really encourage you to do more. What makes it a "Biscuit Quilt"?? Lennie 
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: cowqueenie
Date: 01-01-2007, 06:26 PM (6 of 19)
Hi Carol! you should be proud of that masterpiece! it is adorable and like Lennie I love the colors! I am curious as to what makes is a biscuit quilt too. It looks like one my mom has made and she called it a shag quilt or something like that.  Jane "A trip to the fabric store is my therapy"
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User: cowqueenie
Member since: 10-30-2006 Total posts: 125 
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From: Patty22
Date: 01-01-2007, 07:37 PM (7 of 19)
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Carol.....What a great quilt; it looks so cuddly and warm. Thanks for reposting the url so we can enjoy your creation. Hmmm.....so what's the next project while you're on a roll?
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 01-01-2007, 07:43 PM (8 of 19)
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Nice quilt...love the ducks! Good job!
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: esrun3
Date: 01-01-2007, 09:37 PM (9 of 19)
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Great quilt! I love the colors and patterns! What's next?
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: flaquilter
Date: 01-01-2007, 10:06 PM (10 of 19)
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Great job on the quilt... keep it up - quilting is addictive in a good way. Years ago, we made "biscuit" quilts and they got their name because you made the square, front and back, left a small opening and stuffed it with batting like a pillow, then sewed the squares together. Of course, I don't know if this is the construction method used here. |
User: flaquilter
Member since: 12-16-2006 Total posts: 8 |
From: Patty22
Date: 01-02-2007, 09:02 AM (11 of 19)
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flaquilter - yes, I certainly remember that "fad".......it was a fad wasn't it? We made them in the early '70's.... Only problem was that if you wadded cotton into each opening rather than a poly filling.....when you washed it you no longer had biscuits, but little lumpy clumps that shifted to one side of the square. Maybe that is why there aren't many still around as many made their way to the dump. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 01-02-2007, 09:03 AM (12 of 19)
Thanks everyone for the compliments and encouragement. This was made similar to how flaquilter explained except instead of stuffing each square I attached batting to the backing of each square, then stiched on the top square and put all the squares together. I saw some at a craft show a couple of months ago and then found at book at Joann's so I had to try it As for my next project....I'm putting the lining in a crocheted purse that was a UFO and I started a dress for the grandbaby yesterday, just need to slipstich the facing down and hem it. Too bad I have to go back to work next week, I could really get through my stash if I stayed home more.  Carol cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 01-02-2007, 04:43 PM (13 of 19)
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Too bad I have to go back to work next week, I could really get through my stash if I stayed home more. Carol Ain't that the truth...I've got under 4 years and counting til I'll be able to stay home more....
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: Brenisback
Date: 01-03-2007, 07:08 AM (14 of 19)
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I love your Quilt...It so soft and warm looking...one day I will try my hand at one ...can't wait to see the next one you make.
Brenda
People come into your life ...for a Reason a Season or a Lifetime. |
User: Brenisback
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 228 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 01-03-2007, 10:18 PM (15 of 19)
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I love it! It looks very cuddly and soft! Quilting is addictive, isn't it!! I started and have fallen neck deep into it! Great job!!!
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 01-03-2007, 10:38 PM (16 of 19)
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Very cute...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: NDNQuilter
Date: 01-09-2007, 07:13 PM (17 of 19)
| Carol, I love the baby quilt. I've never made a biscuit quilt. You make it seem so easy.......maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Gena |
User: NDNQuilter
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 90 |
From: Quilter71
Date: 01-10-2007, 12:29 AM (18 of 19)
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Pretty baby quilt. You did a wonderful job. Like everyone else, I would like to make one, one of these days. You know us quilters, so many patterns, so little time!!
Michelle
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User: Quilter71
Member since: 01-08-2007 Total posts: 13 |
From: cowqueenie
Date: 01-10-2007, 02:57 PM (19 of 19)
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Oh my gosh... I think My MOM made a "biscuit" quilt in the seventies and used old knee high nylon stockings for the stuffing. I remember having picnics on it when we were younger. Wow...what a cool memory! NOW I know what you are talking about! "A trip to the fabric store is my therapy"
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User: cowqueenie
Member since: 10-30-2006 Total posts: 125
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