Marilyn Jackson
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Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'I need ideas, please!' in the group Refashion & Recycle
"All the ideas so far are wonderful. How about something you'll see every day, such as a storage box for whatever hobby -- sewing, probably -- that you enjoy. Or a jar or small box for buttons. The cigar box idea is great."
Feb 14, 2011
Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'What are you working on today' in the group Stitch & B****
"Good idea, but being a quilter, I can't help suggesting that you take some of these and make them into a quilt top -- child's quilt or adult quilt, or a lap quilt. Just sew them together, with sashes if you want, and border(s). Trouble…"
Jan 20, 2011
Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'My best sewing experience was' in the group Stitch & B****
"This is beautiful. What is the fabric? How long did it take to make?"
Jan 19, 2011
Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'What are you working on today?' in the group Stitch & B****
"Susan and all,   I am about to sew together the background fabrics for a quilt my boyfriend wants, which involves martians, in front of their flying saucer which has landed on earth, talking to some earthlings. Yes, this is what he wants! I am…"
Jan 18, 2011
Teresa Keogh left a comment for Marilyn Jackson
"Hi Marilyn  Great to hear from you, my expertiese is in tailoring and design. I love all things to do with sewing. I am teaching sewing at the moment, also teaching patchwork I would not be an expert on this but my other skill help out here. It…"
Jan 12, 2011
Teresa Keogh and Marilyn Jackson are now friends
Jan 12, 2011
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Moda Fabrics Fans

United Notions and Moda Fabrics began in 1975 and has become one of the largest manufacturers in the quilting industry. Moda prides itself in being innovative and creative market leaders.See More
Nov 29, 2010
Marilyn Jackson commented on the blog post 'Marathon Weekend Sewing Part 1'
"I don't sew clothes, only quilts, and am I impressed! Now, just who is The Coach?"
Nov 21, 2010
Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'Quilters: What are YOU working on?' in the group Quilting
"My guild's quilt show is over (Rising Star Quilters) and yesterday I retrieved from it the Baskets quilt I had made for my friend Sheila and then borrowed back for the show. It's blue batik fabrics in a simple allover basket pattern, and…"
Oct 18, 2010
Marilyn Jackson replied to the discussion 'Fast and Easy Pinwheels! VIDEO' in the group Hand & Machine Quilting
"This is just wonderful. I have been making pinwheel quilts, off and on, for years. The first one was made when I was still tracing triangles onto the back of the fabric, and sewing all by hand. Once a group of church members and I made a full-size,…"
Jun 11, 2010
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Hand & Machine Quilting

A channel for all, from basic to expert. Offer or ask for tips, advice, whatever you need to keep quilting!   This channel is overseen by community assistant  Karen Pior who created beautiful  the quilt block in the photo to the…See More
Jun 11, 2010
Marilyn Jackson commented on the blog post 'AAAAAGGHHHHH.... I'm a SEWING HOARDER !!!!!!!!!!'
"The yard sale of fabric is a good idea -- maybe bring things to a gathering of your quilting friends? (Just be careful not to come home with anyone else's stuff.) My quilt guild is having an auction of UFOs in June. I will bring a quilt I was…"
Jun 1, 2010
Marilyn Jackson commented on the blog post 'Didn't Get the Borrowed Machine...Got Something Better!'
"This comment is a little late. I just saw this thread. Tell me, for someone who has been making quilts and doing easy sewing (not clothing) for over 30 years, on various inexpensive machines (currently a Husky which was a $200 special at a quilt…"
May 17, 2010
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Refashion & Recycle

The great thing about recycled and refashioned clothing is the way that old clothes, styles and fabrics inspire the designers to create something gorgeous and new.See More
Nov 20, 2009
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Holiday Sewing

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Nov 13, 2009

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I am an awesome:
I'm a quiltmaker who has just a few other basic sewing skills. I've been quilting for 31 years, have made lots of quilts to sell, have taught beginner quiltmaking. Usually I prefer just to play with colors, and no longer make, by choice, complicated patterns. I mostly like bright colors and am partial to reds.
My sewing interests are:
quilting
My sewing machine(s):
A Husky Model 140, very basic

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At 4:43pm on January 12, 2011, Teresa Keogh said…

Hi Marilyn 

Great to hear from you, my expertiese is in tailoring and design. I love all things to do with sewing. I am teaching sewing at the moment, also teaching patchwork I would not be an expert on this but my other skill help out here. It would be great if you could pass on some of your advice on patchwork and quilting if there is anything you would like me to help with you are very welcome. Looking forward to sharing ideas. Teresa

At 7:41am on July 2, 2009, Susan said…
Thanks for adding me as a friend :)
 
 
 

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