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07-02-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Derla

Thank you, Sweeterthanwin. I'll try again.

Thank you, Sweeterthanwin. I'll try again.
06-24-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 944
Posted By Derla

Cool Almost a new member.

I have 'rejoined' this message board. I am from wet Minnesota (will it ever quit raining?). I am 79 yrs. old, a retired RN, am a new widow, raised 6 children (the oldest 2 have passed away), have...
Forum: Main
06-23-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,582
Posted By Derla

Question Looking for a baby quilt pattern

A grand daughter wants a baby quilt made with grey and white half square triangles. Does any one know of a quilt top that is made totally with these half square triangles?
Forum: Main
12-10-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 18,778
Posted By Derla

The remark that stays with me came from my...

The remark that stays with me came from my husband. I had been knitting or crocheting afghans for nieces and nephews, when he suggested that I start getting into something cheaper to make -- like...
11-22-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By Derla

Posting pictures

I have looked and looked - in fact used most of my morning looking, but I cannot find how to post pictures at all.

Derla J.
11-05-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

My DH told me this morning that he intends to put...

My DH told me this morning that he intends to put a new front on the sewingmachine cabinet and a new "back" on the chair. He has the ability and did very good work, but he is 80 yrs old and has a...
Forum: Main
11-05-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 58,622
Posted By Derla

I am having a hard time adjusting to the new...

I am having a hard time adjusting to the new board - but I'm old and I have gotten to where I hate change of any kind -
even good change is quite a challenge. So - I will stick with this new board...
11-04-2011, 08:08 AM
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Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

The cabinet needs a LOT of work - maybe even...

The cabinet needs a LOT of work - maybe even replacing. I do like the feature of the 'chair'slipping right into the front of the sewing machine cabinet. The sewing machine need a lot of cleaning...
11-04-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

It seems I did get 4 photos uploaded, but I don't...

It seems I did get 4 photos uploaded, but I don't see them, just the number of the pictures. Guess I did something wrong -Dear me - it is so hard for this old brain to get used to change!!!
11-04-2011, 07:16 AM
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Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

How does one upload pictures to the Vintage Forum...

How does one upload pictures to the Vintage Forum - I can find nothing to click on to upload.
11-04-2011, 06:39 AM
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Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

[QUOTE=Ohio Star Quilter;4628879] Thankyou -...

[QUOTE=Ohio Star Quilter;4628879]

Thankyou - without the PM from you I would never have seen this message. I will try to find the Yahoo group you mentioned as I do have a lot of questions. I...
11-03-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,943,724
Posted By Derla

There are way too many posts on this forum to...

There are way too many posts on this forum to read them all, so this may be a repeat. My husband bought me a vintage sewing machine at an estate sale for $30. It is a Necchi, made in Italy, Model...
Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 13,774
Posted By Derla

I am thoroughly amazed at how much everyone on...

I am thoroughly amazed at how much everyone on this great forum gets done and how fast you are at meeting deadlines with your projects. I think I must be very slow - it takes months for me to get a...
Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 13,774
Posted By Derla

I just finished a large quilt top so I think this...

I just finished a large quilt top so I think this weekend will be devoted to finishing up some Christmas presents. I have the grandkids done, but not my kids or in-laws.
10-14-2011, 04:59 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 69,095
Posted By Derla

Retired RN - worked my last 15 year in an ED. ...

Retired RN - worked my last 15 year in an ED. I'm busier now than before I retired - oh,so many years ago.
Forum: Pictures
10-13-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,909
Posted By Derla

I had not even thought of leaving it borderless -...

I had not even thought of leaving it borderless - but good idea. Maybe I'll add another row of blocks on both the side and the end, making it 8 blocks X 10 blocks (heaven knows, I've enough stash...
Forum: Pictures
10-12-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,909
Posted By Derla

I've seen some beautiful D9P quilts here lately,...

I've seen some beautiful D9P quilts here lately, but this one is totally scrappy. The only order to it is that I really tried to keep the middle block a light print or a light plain fabric. It is...
Forum: Main
10-04-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,055
Posted By Derla

Do you know how to thread your Gold Medal Treadle...

Do you know how to thread your Gold Medal Treadle machine? I have a machine with the same kind of contraption on the top of the arm and I have no book for the sewing machine. I have no clue how to...
Forum: Pictures
10-01-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By Derla

All I know about it is that is has 'SEAMSTRESS'...

All I know about it is that is has 'SEAMSTRESS' on the arm and it was made by the National Sewingmachine Company. I know how to fill the long bobbin, but haven't a clue how to thread the machine. ...
Forum: Main
10-01-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,015
Posted By Derla

I have been looking at the picture of this very...

I have been looking at the picture of this very pretty, interesting machine with it's bright, colorful decals. Don't machines with these bright, red decals have the title of "red eye" machines --...
Forum: Pictures
09-29-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,734
Posted By Derla

We just can't beat Mother Nature for beauty -...

We just can't beat Mother Nature for beauty - even in our quilts.
09-25-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By Derla

Thank you so much for the repeat of this story --...

Thank you so much for the repeat of this story -- I had not seen it before -

Yesterday was a sad day. It was the birthday of my eldest daughter who passed away a few years ago from a motorcycle...
Forum: Main
09-24-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 12,132
Posted By Derla

I usually buy what the pattern calls for _+ extra...

I usually buy what the pattern calls for _+ extra in case it shrinks or I make a mistake. And I shop at a store that always is very generous with their measuring and cutting. But this week, my DH...
Forum: Main
09-10-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,571
Posted By Derla

my feelings exactly --

my feelings exactly --
Forum: Pictures
09-09-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,591
Posted By Derla

Thank you so m uch - I need all the help I can...

Thank you so m uch - I need all the help I can get to get this baby id'd, cleaned and ready to really sew.
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