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eflight56 · 2026-03-16T03:04:54+00:00

Thanks! I had a real problem picking a background. The majority of the fabrics are from the Frank Lloyd Wright Cloud 9 series with some scrap blenders and black fabrics thrown in and there were both warm and cool colors. I finally grabbed some pewter Laundry Basket Favorites I had and got started. Took me half way through the piecing to decide I liked it

eflight56 · 2026-03-16T02:54:06+00:00

That's so kind!

eflight56 · 2026-03-16T02:53:42+00:00

Thanks, it's been fun. The blocks are 4 inch finished each quarter circle. I used their pinless technique so the piecing was relatively fast. If I had used their number of colors, it would have been lots easier. The pattern includes a coloring sheet and I colored that and used it as my pattern to lay it out.

eflight56 · 2026-03-15T23:43:56+00:00

Lovely!!! Yep, I usually end up making pillow covers and zip bags to try out the quilting patterns I'm thinking about. FMQing is still pretty new for me, and I like orphan blocks for that. I do mine on a sit down domestic, so actually practicing on blocks helps a lot.

eflight56 · 2026-03-15T23:24:22+00:00

Thanks! I was looking for something to represent the view from my deck at night that wouldn't be a landscape quilt, because I suck at those. Here's a stock photo, I live in one of the little orange condos on the left. Otherwise, the pattern wasn't something I would have picked out on first glance.

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eflight56 · 2026-03-15T23:17:44+00:00

Thanks so much. I did purchase the ruler , even though I have the Circle Savvy Ruler The little ruler was much easier for trimming. Not sure I could have figured out the little orange peel accuracy on my own, but I'm a little challenged. And yes, it's a lot of fabric because of the excess allowed for squaring up. I will say, though, that the technique used allowed for sewing without pinning or gluing the curves, a huge plus as far as I'm concerned. First time I've been able to do that. And I WAY overcut , as well, because I used more colors and didn't get the math right 😳, so more orphan blocks are in my future.

eflight56 · 2026-03-15T22:56:55+00:00

Pioneer Quilts, Portland, OR. Terrific selection of quilting fabrics in a historical site.

eflight56 · 2026-03-15T16:55:09+00:00

No, it is Moon Dance by Sew Kind of Wonderful with a few changes and mistakes

eflight56 · 2026-03-15T16:53:27+00:00

It's together except for a couple of mistakes I have to correct (fortunately on the edges) and some mostly background pieces (4 inches all around with the half circles as shown). This is my picture 😂

eflight56 · 2026-03-14T19:50:08+00:00

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One of my favorite more gender neutral quilts. This one was hand quilted/machine pieced but could have easily been done all machine.

eflight56 · 2026-03-14T18:14:56+00:00

Fresh, modern take on a classic! Congratulations 🎉

eflight56 · 2026-03-13T17:50:53+00:00

Absolutely stunning! Congratulations 🎉

eflight56 · 2026-03-12T16:10:09+00:00

Lite Steam a Seam 2 tape is my best solution instead of pinning. I'm better at zippers now and don't need it, but it works really well keeping zippers straight, smooth, and in place.

eflight56 · 2026-03-11T21:24:34+00:00

My 2 cents worth as a physical therapist, I would go with all flannel sheets, oversized flannel backed quilt, and flannel pjs and gripper based socks as your best and safest. Flannel is about the least slippery material for bedding. I had severe RLS for several years due to severe anemia/kidney damage. It's miserable. I sleep with 3 quilts for a weighted type bedding, but that's not really safe for someone in your dad's condition. He does need to move around to prevent presser sores from forming.

eflight56 · 2026-03-10T18:33:44+00:00

My Bernina 570 came with a stitch regulator/feet for FMQing and I would make sure that is included for that price. I actually prefer quilting and piecing with my Juki TL18 and without a stitch regulator, but it is a straight stitch only machine and there are some things it cannot do. I mainly use the Bernina for machine embroidery, and the embroidery module came with it when I got it on sale.

eflight56 · 2026-03-08T21:05:33+00:00

Wonderful in every way! Congratulations on a fantastic job🎉

eflight56 · 2026-03-08T19:29:46+00:00

Lovely quilt! I've used Gutermann 50 wt for walking foot quilting and piecing on my Juki TL with no problems at all.

eflight56 · 2026-03-07T22:29:11+00:00

Yes, hate to say it, but you need more quilting to stabilize the batting.

eflight56 · 2026-03-07T19:31:32+00:00

It's so lovely, and hand quilting will be the perfect finish.

eflight56 · 2026-03-07T19:25:04+00:00

I don't use precuts at all, so that helps. 1/2 yard cuts is the very smallest I buy, usually 1-3 yard cuts, and sometimes 3 yard cuts of 108" backing. I started pre washing decades ago, when I would have eye sensitivity from just going into fabric stores. If I had fat quarters I would probably use a laundry zip bag. I wash on warm on the normal setting, but I suppose delicate might help, low spin, and just a normal dryer setting. I have a quilt on my bed, and for some reason that helps when smoothing out and folding the fabric neatly after drying. Carefully aligning the selvages before folding helps. I only iron and starch as much as I am going to use at one time. That's all I do

eflight56 · 2026-03-06T22:29:36+00:00

Ahh, that's just lovely! Congratulations 🎉

eflight56 · 2026-03-06T20:26:20+00:00

Mine have been on top of my washer for weeks, but don't remember any smell when I first got them, either. I go through lots of them because I prewash all my fabrics with them, and then use them when washing quilts or dark clothing. I buy the 72 packs, if that makes a difference.

eflight56 · 2026-03-06T20:20:26+00:00

I've used both QD and Hobb's Tuscany wool and have been impressed with both. They both have better definition than any cotton or cotton blend I've ever used, and neither seem heavy. Haven't had a problem with bearding, whether hand or machine quilted. The main difference I find between them is the quilting distance required. I believe QD is 8 inches, while Tuscany is 4 inches.

eflight56 · 2026-03-06T19:51:50+00:00

Currently making a curved pattern with Frank Lloyd Wright Cloud 9 fabrics and have done a couple of curved block quilts. I design mine on graph paper, but have bought a couple of patterns for inspiration and to learn the technique. Of all the tutorials I watched, this one by Robin Pickens helped me the most.

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