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03-12-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By Jill

Thanks so much for all your help.

Thanks so much for all your help.
Forum: Main
03-10-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By Jill

alligator clips

I am just starting to wrap my stash on comic book boards. What type(s) of clips, and what sizes, did you use to secure your fabric and where did you buy them?

Thanks
Forum: Main
12-05-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,163
Posted By Jill

Straight Pins

I'm tired of buying pins that aren't sharp. Could you please share any information on which pin/pins that you consider the best?

Thanks
08-11-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,364
Posted By Jill

It's hard for me to have gardens because I live...

It's hard for me to have gardens because I live in a wooded, private area with lots of deer and rabbits. I do have two garden spaces in our local community garden where I grow tomatoes, cucumbers,...
Forum: Main
08-09-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,600
Posted By Jill

Try Google. I bought an antique desk a few years...

Try Google. I bought an antique desk a few years ago and I needed to get the stale smell out of the drawers. I found a solution on Google and it's fine now.
11-18-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,527
Posted By Jill

Very cute pillowcase and thoughtful GD picking...

Very cute pillowcase and thoughtful GD picking out fabrics that will help the baby fall asleep. My GD is 7 and we started sewing and cooking together last year. It is so much fun. So far we've only...
11-18-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,496
Posted By Jill

Christmas Story

Christmas Story
12-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,498
Posted By Jill

I like gift bags, I use them for all gifts, and...

I like gift bags, I use them for all gifts, and will always use them.
Forum: Main
12-06-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,201
Posted By Jill

For me, it works best if I press every seam. I've...

For me, it works best if I press every seam. I've done more pressing in the last 13 years that I've quilted than I did ironing clothes. I think it's easier to butt the seams together, and a big one...
12-03-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,396
Posted By Jill

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story
Forum: Main
12-02-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,647
Posted By Jill

DWR, a bargello, Dear Jane (starting on it in the...

DWR, a bargello, Dear Jane (starting on it in the spring), farmer's wife, and four leave-behind quilts for my grandchildren. There are a few others, but that's enough for now.
Forum: Main
04-04-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,830
Posted By Jill

I have found that the more space, the better. I...

I have found that the more space, the better. I use two banquet tables on bed risers to bring them up to a comfortable height. I have my 24x36 mat on one and it then leaves plenty of room for...
Forum: Main
04-04-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,349
Posted By Jill

My DIL bought one just before she started her...

My DIL bought one just before she started her first quilting class. She had a terrible time using it, gave it to me to try, and I now use it for cutting wrapping paper. I've only used Olfa's and...
Forum: Main
11-20-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,497
Posted By Jill

I just returned home today from a retreat with 42...

I just returned home today from a retreat with 42 other quilters. I'd say that at least 75% of the machines there were Janome models. I have a Janome 6500 and let me tell you, I will have a much...
Forum: Main
08-29-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By Jill

Thanks for posting the Fat Cat site. I'm new to...

Thanks for posting the Fat Cat site. I'm new to applique and it appears to have lots and lots of ideas!!!
Forum: Main
04-28-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,369
Posted By Jill

I'm always in the same situation in the spring...

I'm always in the same situation in the spring and summer. I love to quilt, but I love to work in the yard, too. At first I felt bad about it, but not so much anymore. Both are important hobbies of...
Forum: Main
04-28-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,185
Posted By Jill

I have been planning on making several "leave...

I have been planning on making several "leave behind" quilts for my DGC and had hoped to make them all DWR. I now have 3 GC and 1 on the way. I have a GO and had planned to use it, but I also like...
Forum: Main
04-14-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Jill

I've been sewing for 55 years! Quilting for 10. I...

I've been sewing for 55 years! Quilting for 10. I have unsewn more in the last 10 years than all the years I spent making clothes. I have also had problems following instructions, so if you can just...
01-30-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,936
Posted By Jill

When my sister passed away last year she had...

When my sister passed away last year she had requested a private service for family only. She was well-known in her community and many people sent online comments about how she had affected their...
Forum: Main
01-30-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,833
Posted By Jill

Exactly my thought!

Exactly my thought!
Forum: Main
11-02-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,595
Posted By Jill

I'm sure the staff at your libraries would be...

I'm sure the staff at your libraries would be very happy to receive your compliments, too. I worked many years in a library, and it's always nice to know how much people appreciate the books and...
Forum: Main
11-02-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,990
Posted By Jill

I've been sewing for many, many years and when I...

I've been sewing for many, many years and when I started quilting 10 years ago it seemed so strange to press seams to one side. And as for the statement that it made the seams stronger, I'd think...
Forum: Main
11-02-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,177
Posted By Jill

Mariner's Compass pattern

I am planning on making a MC quilt next year and would like to know if anyone has a pattern and/or book they recommend. I've been quilting for 10 years, sewing for 54 years (oh no, telling my age!),...
10-29-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By Jill

Thanks for your help. I'd never heard of Hobby...

Thanks for your help. I'd never heard of Hobby Farms and so I checked out their website. I think this one is a really good fit for my gift. I knew I could count on fellow quilters to help me!
10-28-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By Jill

Need recommendation for a magazine subscription (non-quilting)

I am looking for a good magazine to give to a family member as a Christmas gift. I want something in the area of gardening, small animal care, how to build things (i.e., decks, sheds), home care. I...
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