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Forum: Main
04-30-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,029
Posted By Iona D.

Hmmmm. Interesting topic. This topic has sealed...

Hmmmm. Interesting topic. This topic has sealed my decision about sewing/quilting from now on.
Forum: Main
04-21-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By Iona D.

Thumbs up Great Advice. I don't usually bother trying to...

Great Advice. I don't usually bother trying to sell sewing machines as you don't get the price that you envision that the product is fairly worth. Besides, I usually am made gentle fun of when people...
Forum: Main
02-13-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By Iona D.

Will The Futuristic Sewing Machines Still Be Friendly To It’s Users If They're Hijack

I love using sewing machines. I have been using sewing machines for 50 years now. When I started way back in the now obsolete Home Economics, having a built in zig zag stitch option and possibly...
Forum: Main
01-27-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,656
Posted By Iona D.

Thank you. I always try to make people think...

Thank you. I always try to make people think about the sewing/quilting process. I feel it's just as important as the right sewing machine and it's offered features.



A person after my own...
Forum: Main
01-22-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,656
Posted By Iona D.

Do You Think That Modern Imported Sewing Machines Are So Disposable?

My last Janome-made-Kenmore electronic assisted mostly mechanical sewing machine broke down last week right in the middle of putting together a small quilt top. It’s shy of me having it for 10 years...
Forum: Main
12-30-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,755
Posted By Iona D.

Smile *********** When I read up on other's...

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When I read up on other's experiences with dealing with commissioned quilts (or anything else for that matter), I really moving towards the simple but powerful word...! Ladies and...
Forum: Main
12-30-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,647
Posted By Iona D.

I only use baking soda in the wash (1 box) in the...

I only use baking soda in the wash (1 box) in the rinse water-2nd and Final rinse for multiple rinse cycles washing machines . I also use Arm & Hammer Detergent for Sensitive Skin for washing clothes...
Forum: Main
11-19-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,111
Posted By Iona D.

I would vote for "it depends" train of thought. ...

I would vote for "it depends" train of thought. 99% of the time I construct the quilt in smaller sections rather than one whole unit. I plan then go ahead with the assembly of the quilt. I do this...
Forum: Main
10-12-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,349
Posted By Iona D.

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I really enjoy making rag quilts in spite of all that snipping you must...
Forum: Main
09-22-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,374
Posted By Iona D.

The Truth Behind Sewing Machines: Reality On True Sewing Machine Features 4 Quilt/Sew

The other day, I entertained the thought of a possible new sewing machine purchase. I thought I might invest in an internal motherboard type Electronic/Computerized sewing machine with some...
Forum: Main
09-17-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,243
Posted By Iona D.

The hardest thing to do is to say good by to an...

The hardest thing to do is to say good by to an old quilt, even in it's advance stage of being beyond repair. I had a "first quilt" I made over 35 years ago that finally gave up the ghost. It was a...
Forum: Recipes
08-28-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,510
Posted By Iona D.

It is even smaller when I shrink the pix. Does...

It is even smaller when I shrink the pix. Does not change it's hugeness though:
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-27-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Iona D.

I think the underlying question should be, "Why...

I think the underlying question should be, "Why was this shop in business in the first place?" It smells of something rather illegal-or at least creepy, don't you think? There was a similar shop in...
Forum: Main
08-27-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,650
Posted By Iona D.

I would like to do a general overview comment...

I would like to do a general overview comment before I comment on each reply below individually. I am now in the market for Electronic devices to replace an ailing Chromebook soon and to buy my...
Forum: Recipes
08-27-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,510
Posted By Iona D.

The Mega Super Mushroom !

I picked up this domesticated White Mushroom from my local grocer's. I never saw such a large mushroom of this particular species before-especially at a discount grocery. It is now a part of my...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-24-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Posted By Iona D.

If you look closely at the photo #2, you will see...

If you look closely at the photo #2, you will see a part of my box fan. I use it in the middle of the day. Except for lightweight fabric like the rayon shown here. It would fly all over the place...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-24-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Posted By Iona D.

Summer Heat=Far Less Ambitious Sewing Projects

I live in the Southwest United States. That means in the summer, unless your're lucky enough to have air conditioning, you don't do much-or more likely-no sewing past 85 or so degrees. I try to...
Forum: Main
08-21-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,255
Posted By Iona D.

I always stick with the Janomes. Whether it's a...

I always stick with the Janomes. Whether it's a computerized or a mechanical model, they always are so dependable and powerful. You never get tired of them. By the way, you didn't specify the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-05-2019, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,596
Posted By Iona D.

I do plenty of garment/home decor sewing besides...

I do plenty of garment/home decor sewing besides quilting. My #1 shop here in Los Angeles' garment/fashion district is Michael Levine's. It's available online as well at: ...
Forum: Main
08-02-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,486
Posted By Iona D.

Hmmm. I like this particular thread for...

Hmmm. I like this particular thread for continuously pointing or bringing out the possible wastage precious variables of time, money, and patience buying bolts of fabric and sewing up a given...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-31-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,799
Posted By Iona D.

Although, to be fair, the real losers are the...

Although, to be fair, the real losers are the ones like myself and many of you, don't have really good access to the free Over The Air digital channels that existed in some form for over 70 years...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-31-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,799
Posted By Iona D.

For those who do decide to use pay television...

For those who do decide to use pay television alternatives as streaming discussed here, some caution should be exercised. Locast-a alleged non profit donation style streaming service platform that...
Forum: Main
07-31-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,065
Posted By Iona D.

Not quite. I don't know if you are specifically...

Not quite. I don't know if you are specifically singling me out, but here goes anyway. I guess it's my long unused academic training in Sociology/Social Work world that's coming out the way this...
Forum: Main
07-27-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,065
Posted By Iona D.

The Road Not Taken: The Quilts You Will Never Make

The busy bee 21st century quilter/sewer/crafter is faced-or rather bombarded-with numerous choices each day. Some which will impact the time given over to sitting behind our sewing machines. Some...
Forum: Main
07-27-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,192
Posted By Iona D.

You link does not work anymore. Too many views. ...

You link does not work anymore. Too many views. I prefer the 1 Seam or 5 Minute Block-i.e. the Flying Geese construction method-anyway. Every other method is too much trouble or work for me at...
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