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08-31-2011, 05:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Thank you, Carmilla. You confirm what I've suspected when looking at frames on the internet--flimsy, not what I want. I think that is what I admired about yours: it looks very sturdy, like the ones I remember elderly friends quilting on decades ago. I may look into having an Amish set made when we go visit friends in North Missouri next month. These men have marvelous wood working skills, would understand the need for sturdiness as well as functionality. I know I want locking sprockets or gears, much like I used on a floor loom years ago to keep tension tight and even. Thank you for describing your frame. You've given me ideas that may turn into a terrific set of frames for my own hand quilting! ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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09-01-2011, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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Tess- Can we have an extension to Halloween? Looks like many are still unfinished?
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09-02-2011, 06:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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Can we get an extension on the Labor Day dealine?....Say Halloweeen?
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09-02-2011, 06:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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Sorry for the 2nd post, the first one didnt show up for me until now.
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09-03-2011, 04:24 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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I would be up for an extension??? lol, not that it would help but maybe pigs WILL fly.
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09-04-2011, 08:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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Extension
I'm up for whatever the group decides on. Personally, I'd benefit from an extension as well!
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09-05-2011, 09:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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For whomever would like it- once I get this quilt off the rack, I'd be happy to take detailed photos for those looking to build their own. The only downside to mine is that it doesn't tilt. I think quilting would be easier on my back if it tilted.
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09-05-2011, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Is it possible to block up the back two "feet" to give a tilted surface for quilting? Or would that put a strain on the cross pieces? I'd love to see your frame in close up photos. Thanks so much for thinking of this. ~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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09-06-2011, 11:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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Extension
What is the group vote? Are we drawing today or extending until Halloween?
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09-06-2011, 08:49 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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I vote Halloween! And I am really going to get on it... is there no "rolls eyes" smiley icon?
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09-06-2011, 09:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 16' Bubble
Rose Lodge
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: 1961 26' Overlander
Posts: 921
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I'd like in on the Halloween deadline since I didn't see this thread till now!
As of last week I had 48 tops waiting to be quilted. Lest you faint in horror on my behalf, remember that up until the last few years I sold my quilts, sometimes 60 in a year, so am used to sailing through them. But it would be good to pick one, or 8, and git 'er done.
I have a longarm too, but haven't put a quilt on there in so long that I'm weirdly intimidated by the machine.
Here is one of my UFOs (the bargello). The 2nd pic is one of the few quilts I loved too much to sell:
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09-07-2011, 06:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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Ahh...the watercolor quilt. I did my first one for a bably quilt two years ago. It was a "family tree." Hoping to do a second one when this project is done. It's lovely!
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09-07-2011, 06:29 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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New deadline
Halloween it is.
but NO extensions after that. Let;s not lie to ourselves and pretend we're going to get anything done once the Thanksgiving/Chrismas/Winter Solstice season gets here.
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09-20-2011, 08:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 25' FB International
Anacortes
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 83
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For some reason, I've lost my ability to see these posts updated in my emails as they are posted, so had lost track of what was going on here. I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one who has not finished my UFO by Labor Day. Can any of you tell me how to get back to seeing these posts on my email? The web site has changed a bit and I can't seem to find the part that allowed me to set up receiving updates as they are posted. Thanks!
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11-03-2011, 12:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Is there any action on the UFO's, due by Halloween? Unfortunately, I worked some on old unfinished Christmas and other sewings, but started more new projects, so now I'm more behind than I was last spring! Who, out there, finished some old projects? I'll be so proud of you and ashamed of me Pics, please! ~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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11-03-2011, 12:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 25' FB International
Anacortes
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 83
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I wish I could say I was one of those who did finish. Instead, like you, I started some new ones, though I continue to work on the one I "entered" with the hopes/intention of completing it. Sigh.....
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05-20-2012, 08:51 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Two Rivers
, Alaska
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 81
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I'm sorry!!!!
I'm sorry!!! Sorry, sorry, sorry!!!!
I COMPLETELY forgot to do the drawing!!! I will go back through the loop today, and draw our UFO winner!!!! I will use our standard impartial system of laying the names out on the floor and which ever one the dog picks wins.
Also, I have to share, the darling young boy sleeping on my quilt has passed on. Please don't feel sorry for us. Prior to his quilting years, he spent 8 years in a severe abuse/neglect home. He had 4 good years of children carrying him around on a satin pillow, custom making his food, sewing him winter coats, and as you can see, supervising my quilting. He was loved and cared for in his golden years, which is all any of us can ask for.
I promise to be more up on things in the future!!!
Tess
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05-21-2012, 10:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' Safari
Gresham
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 621
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Tess, so sorry to hear about your little guy. We lost our little malit-pek about 4 years ago. It was very hard on both of us and has taken us all that time to finally break down and we have a new puppy arriving on Sunday. Very excited and looking forward to traveling with our new baby, Sadie.
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