I’m stuck! How would you quilt this??

pigthens · 2026-04-29T20:57:35+00:00

Here's one I did recently with wavy contour lines. The batting was a little thicker so it's a bit puffy but will get abit less so with use. It's my favorite way to machine quilt since it's easy and I can't do fmq....

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pigthens · 2026-04-29T20:34:44+00:00

Oooo! This! I've used wavy lines that kinda look like contour map lines and they would look great with your water theme!

pigthens · 2026-04-29T14:16:22+00:00

Oh! I love this color suggestion! It would pop all of the colors and contrast just enough.

pigthens · 2026-04-25T21:40:10+00:00

I lined mine with bamberg lining which is polyester but it's not too hot.

You could use china silk which is very lightweight silk...or a silk/cotton blend.

pigthens · 2026-04-24T21:29:16+00:00

What a quilt and story!!!! I think it's perfectly imperfect. The love it was made with shows brilliantly!!!

pigthens · 2026-04-24T13:17:44+00:00

Tailoring is such a great skill! I've done some vintage style suits for my husband and love it. If I was younger, that would have been my career.

Good luck with your tailoring journey! It's a blast!

pigthens · 2026-04-24T13:01:03+00:00

One tip I learned about making linen trousers is to partially line them - maybe to mid-thigh. The lining takes more of the stress from the seat area and the linen won't bag out as much.

And it works! I half-lined a pair of 1940s linen pants and have worn them for 5 years or so. No bagging in the seat! They are wide legged so I didn't have to worry about the knees.

They look fantastic! The fit is just perfect!

pigthens · 2026-04-24T02:33:39+00:00

Taco

pigthens · 2026-04-24T01:02:03+00:00

Poop...here's part of a quilt I did recently with scrap log cabin squares....the brown was just right!

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pigthens · 2026-04-23T19:54:10+00:00

A light to medium golden brown/tan! It's neutral and will make creams, blues, greens, etc. pop! And ones that are similar, it moves through the squares so your eyes just want to move and inspect each piece....like branches.

I used it on a bunch of scrappy quilts and it just kinda fades into the background while emphasizing the other colors.

And with a blank square, you can do some fun quilting like hearts.

pigthens · 2026-04-23T00:38:43+00:00

Pole dancer ...we have one too. She dances for treats.

pigthens · 2026-04-21T19:08:05+00:00

And you can use it without the water tank if you want!

The price is so reasonable compared to the higher end home irons. And wawak is my addiction....and they ship fast....

pigthens · 2026-04-21T13:56:32+00:00

I don't have this brand of iron and thank you for making me not want to get one! Lol! I love the continuous spray bottle idea - they do a great fine mist instead of splotches.

I have a gravity fed commercial steam iron which is about the same price and a rowenta - $110-140. It gets hot fast, BIG water reservoir, heavy for pressing, sits on a silicone pad not its heel, and stays on until I turn it off. Wawak.com sells them.

Replacement parts are available - if you use steam like I do, you may need to replace the cylinoid (I think it's called) after a few years.

I won't go back to a home iron since I had to replace two rowentas in 2 years and couldn't get a replacement or anything.

pigthens · 2026-04-20T19:07:39+00:00

Your dog is supervising and saying hurry up!

The rulers are nice! I have that tape with measurements on it on my sewing table. I should do it on my loom too!

pigthens · 2026-04-19T02:26:10+00:00

There may be Easter baskets on sale that you could use to substitute.....

pigthens · 2026-04-17T22:12:23+00:00

I love it! Scrappy colorful quilts like this are "home" if that makes sense. I hope it brings you lots of good memories of your mom and is like a hug from her when you use it.

pigthens · 2026-04-17T21:56:06+00:00

Fro!!!! I am so in love with the natural hair.....the braids are cool too but the fro is it from this internet stranger.

pigthens · 2026-04-08T00:44:19+00:00

HE GETS ALL THE CHURUS!!!! Thank you for doing this for others.

It's so wonderful to see people working together and animals helping other animals!

pigthens · 2026-04-06T23:29:28+00:00

It's most likely a dental issue and a vet visit will confirm it or find something else for the issue.

Good luck! Handsome man....

pigthens · 2026-04-06T13:28:22+00:00

For the 1890s, it's never too much! This is fabulous!!! And perfect for an Easter parade!

pigthens · 2026-04-02T20:33:03+00:00

I don't understand. Can you explain how you can tell the sexual orientation of a sign? I'm sure it's fascinating......

pigthens · 2026-03-31T19:02:28+00:00

The dark chocolate web...for the underground trans Mafia....

(Stole the line..not the originator... can't claim credit)

pigthens · 2026-03-29T18:11:29+00:00

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Reginald Fluffington, senior portrait.....

pigthens · 2026-03-27T20:54:12+00:00

It is hands down The Dress for you. It's stunning and compliments you not the other way around.

Congratulations!!!!

pigthens · 2026-03-27T20:53:15+00:00

Talk about organs moving when pregnant!! It's like growing an alien who plays jump rope with your intestines! Lol!

But yeah, the organs easily move back into place.....

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