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Forum: Main
11-24-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By Skylark53

Thank you all! I think it turned out quite well....

Thank you all! I think it turned out quite well. I gave the pieces a brief dry, low-heat iron but that was it. It came out surprisingly smooth and after spraying it with water and letting it...
Forum: Main
11-24-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,262
Posted By Skylark53

I'm working on cataloging my stash. I wouuld...

I'm working on cataloging my stash. I wouuld guess I have at least 500 yards. Oh and did I mention I've been doing this for only about 3 years? 0.0 Now, 1/4 of that is vintage stuff and not...
Forum: Main
11-20-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,147
Posted By Skylark53

I click on threads that catch my eye in terms of...

I click on threads that catch my eye in terms of content. If I can contribute positively I will. If I came across an older thread (like a few days) that didn't get a response I might bump it. :)
Forum: Main
11-20-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By Skylark53

Thanks all! I'd been looking at that video too. ...

Thanks all! I'd been looking at that video too. Will try dry iron and no pre wash and let you all know how it goes.
Forum: Main
11-20-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By Skylark53

Advice for making pressing board

I'm going to tackle making a pressing board cover for my ironing board. I'm sort of following along with this tutorial:...
Forum: Main
07-19-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,096
Posted By Skylark53

Welcome! I also like the idea of a lap quilt...

Welcome! I also like the idea of a lap quilt with borders or dashing between the blocks. Very neat fabric! Whatever you decide to make, please come and share pictures :)

And your English is...
Forum: Main
07-13-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By Skylark53

I bought a sweater bag and use that. I do have...

I bought a sweater bag and use that. I do have to have smaller loads, but I'm trying for like colors anyways. It's worked pretty well for me. Anything really small I have a dedicated bucket I use...
Forum: Main
07-13-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,380
Posted By Skylark53

Thanks everyone! It's great to know that even...

Thanks everyone! It's great to know that even with different ways of doing things, we can still get the results we want :) I find pressing isn't very effective for me (though if I've cut something...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-13-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,496
Posted By Skylark53

Also found the cabinet......

Also found the cabinet... http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/open_side_cabinet_23-24.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-13-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,496
Posted By Skylark53

Thank you all! Ah ha, believe those mentioning...

Thank you all! Ah ha, believe those mentioning it being a 66-1 are right...checked the copyright dates in the manual and the latest was in the 1930s. According to the serial number which was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-12-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,496
Posted By Skylark53

First Treadle!

Bought my first treadle yesterday, a Singer 66-8 Redeye! (1921). I think I may actually be brave enough to start working on this one myself as there is no risk of electrocution :p
...
Forum: Main
07-11-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,380
Posted By Skylark53

Thanks Bree, that's helpful too! The only quilt...

Thanks Bree, that's helpful too! The only quilt I've completed is a rag quilt, so I only used flannel (which I did pre-shrink) and haven't worked with batting and traditional quilting yet so I don't...
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,380
Posted By Skylark53

Thanks for the reassurance! I haven't started...

Thanks for the reassurance! I haven't started making clothes yet and probably would not be using my cotton wovens anyways. It's scary to see things listed as "no-nos" that I am guilty of! I know...
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,380
Posted By Skylark53

This is all great advice, thank you! Good to...

This is all great advice, thank you! Good to know there are always other ways. Now if only I hadn't been ironing my fabric wrong. I always ironed and not pressed uncut fabric and not necessarily...
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Skylark53

This won't tend to work for a specific title, but...

This won't tend to work for a specific title, but I have found many craft books, including quilt books, at places like Goodwill for 50c. Both older and newer titles.
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,380
Posted By Skylark53

Ironing Fabric and the "Crinkle" Look

I used to wash and iron every fabric I got on intake, so it would be clean and ready to go when I wanted to use it. Lately I realized I might regret "pre-shrinking" all this fabric if I wanted that...
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,607
Posted By Skylark53

Along this line...I see along a lot of fabric...

Along this line...I see along a lot of fabric selvedges "for non-commercial home use only." I potentially wanted to make a few things using this fabric to sell on Etsy or the like. I take it this...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,939,507
Posted By Skylark53

Well, I'm sure glad to hear I am not only one! I...

Well, I'm sure glad to hear I am not only one! I do remember reading about a machine in a cabinet getting dropped on (I believe) her husband's foot while they were moving it....looked quite painful!
Forum: Main
06-08-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,148
Posted By Skylark53

It is a pain to have to put everything away and...

It is a pain to have to put everything away and drag it all out. The thought of it is usually tiring enough to prevent me from doing anything at all.

If I ever get my own house, I definitely...
Forum: Main
06-06-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,256
Posted By Skylark53

I am working on this quilt now and while it's not...

I am working on this quilt now and while it's not a river, it has a "waterfall" effect.
...
Forum: Main
06-05-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,911
Posted By Skylark53

I can't find the edit button for my previous...

I can't find the edit button for my previous post, so please excuse this double post. The pattern says to cut the fabric in order (I assume to ensure most economical use) so I am starting with the...
Forum: Main
06-04-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By Skylark53

It looks like Dina might have found it, but in...

It looks like Dina might have found it, but in terms of searching for something, there are several things to try. (I don't know how familiar you are with internet searching so please don't be...
Forum: Main
06-04-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,152
Posted By Skylark53

One thing I'm going to try very hard to do is...

One thing I'm going to try very hard to do is take a picture of each fabric upon intake and note the manufacturer's name and the pattern name, etc. That way, if I end up needing more I have a chance...
Forum: Main
06-04-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,911
Posted By Skylark53

Thanks for all the help! Jan, thankfully the...

Thanks for all the help! Jan, thankfully the cream fabric is generic and I was told pretty much always available so I don't have to worry about cutting things a little larger or experimenting a bit...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,939,507
Posted By Skylark53

I can believe that! Too bad I didn't trip on...

I can believe that!

Too bad I didn't trip on the Gatling gun on stored near where I work...then I could tell people "oh, it's an old Gatling gun injury..." Makes for a much more interesting story!
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