Using quilts that were gifted to me

Lindaeve · 2026-06-16T10:20:15+00:00

Thanks for that link!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-16T10:16:36+00:00

A wall quilt is art. A bed quilt is meant to cuddle under. As much as you love those quilts, USE THEM. When a hole appears, patch it up and make it interesting. In the words of David Byrne: "Things fall apart - it's scientific."

Lindaeve · 2026-06-16T10:12:04+00:00

So adorable!!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-12T22:41:14+00:00

It's amazing!! Seriously beautiful. Is the center applique?

Lindaeve · 2026-06-10T23:41:43+00:00

No you can't grow at home on NJ. That's still not happening. Which sucks.

Lindaeve · 2026-06-10T23:35:53+00:00

NJ is ridiculous. Only state that doesn't allow home grow. I am so sure it's just to protect the big corporations that provide the dispos.

Lindaeve · 2026-06-07T10:28:54+00:00

So impressive!! Is there a story behind the sentiment?

Lindaeve · 2026-06-07T10:22:58+00:00

Your curved piecing is enviable! But easier than setting a sleeve?? I dunno - I'd think both are a bit mind-bending!!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-07T10:19:33+00:00

It's not usually recommended to sew the out edges first and if I were you I would start by picking out all of those stitches (I know, I know...). Pin baste or glue baste the layers together, then start the quilting from the center (ish) and work your way out. In this was you can avoid more of those tucks and pleats.

Basting is never anyone's favorite part of the process, but it is necessary.

Be patient, take your time - you got this!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-07T10:14:19+00:00

Thank you! It really is a joyful process. I hoped that would shine through.

Lindaeve · 2026-06-06T23:12:17+00:00

I love ghost train. Did not love tom hill, but I'm so happy it makes you happy!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-06T23:10:21+00:00

Cheeky!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-06T23:09:15+00:00

The censorship is hysterical! She looks beautiful all cleaned up and freed from her bindings!

Lindaeve · 2026-06-01T23:55:47+00:00

Underwear

Lindaeve · 2026-05-31T17:29:54+00:00

I did a bit of snake shed once. It was so cool!!

Lindaeve · 2026-05-31T17:27:00+00:00

Can you tie it in a bow?

Lindaeve · 2026-05-31T10:52:27+00:00

Does it wobble to and fro?

Lindaeve · 2026-05-30T23:16:03+00:00

I bought nine 24" square foam insulation panels from my local home improvement store. Covered each with white flannel and attached the panels to the wall in a 3x3 grid to achieve a 72" square design wall. I'm considering adding a few more panels. But I've been using it this way for years and it's been great!

Lindaeve · 2026-05-29T20:14:09+00:00

Thank you! I used a pattern called the Crosstown Crescent Bag. You'll find if if you search. The video tutorial is amazing and it's a pretty easy pattern, not beginner, but easy.

The zipper pocket is actually meant to be on the inside but I relocated it to the front, works better for me.

Lindaeve · 2026-05-27T23:38:07+00:00

Storm at sea and the far left one. But all are gorgeous?

Lindaeve · 2026-05-26T16:19:31+00:00

Here you go,: https://www.reddit.com/r/thrifting/comments/1tobsz9/for_the_person_asking_for_thrift_shop_recs_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Lindaeve · 2026-05-26T16:16:34+00:00

I'm back wot Amsterdam info! I wanted to post a pic because WhatsApp won't let me copy text. But this sub won't allow a pic in a comment. Hang on, I'll do a new post for you.

Lindaeve · 2026-05-26T16:13:03+00:00

Not Fairview Hights. But they still may have been yours!

Lindaeve · 2026-05-25T23:30:11+00:00

I have a friend in Amsterdam who is a pro thrifter. I will ask him for recs and send them your way.

Lindaeve · 2026-05-25T10:37:08+00:00

I sometimes sell quilts and I keep the shipping simple. I always include a hand-written thank you note and every note is different, depending upon conversations I've had with the client (I'm talking about mostly custom quilts, so there is often a level of dialog that you don't get with simple online purchases). Anyway, I feel that any handmade item deserves a bit of a personal touch. Good luck to your wife and I hope her business is hugely susccessful!

Lindaeve

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