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Forum: Main
04-25-2024, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,670
Posted By retired2pa

In 2013 Amazon had a Flash sale on the Singer...

In 2013 Amazon had a Flash sale on the Singer Quantum 9960 for $200. I bought it then and still use it occasionally. It's a great machine. I see the price is now $500!!

I also looked at Amazon for...
Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By retired2pa

Thank you so much for the link!!! This makes...

Thank you so much for the link!!! This makes sense to me because I couldn't figure out why all the tutorials I watched said to cut the first round triangles at a smaller size then the center square....
Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By retired2pa

I love Quilter Cache but the link is telling me...

I love Quilter Cache but the link is telling me I'm "forbidden"...haha. I'll look it up on my bookmark. Thanks.
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By retired2pa

I think I have that tool! I need to go look....

I think I have that tool! I need to go look. Thanks. I don't pin because these are so small. Maybe I should use a scant 1/4"????
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By retired2pa

One block is with a 3" center, the other 2 blocks...

One block is with a 3" center, the other 2 blocks are with 5" centers. I got the measurements from Youtube videos.
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By retired2pa

Economy blocks frustration...

I wanted something simple to "just sew" and not have to think too much and I watched a video the other day that she was doing the economy block, so I thought that would be a good one to do. HUH!
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Forum: Main
04-15-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 85,655
Posted By retired2pa

(I am not sure what you mean by "I can do my own...

(I am not sure what you mean by "I can do my own measuring, right?" Sorry if I'm being dense :)
I was trying to add a picture of my Dear Jane, but can't seem to figure it out. As you can tell,...
Forum: Main
04-15-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 85,655
Posted By retired2pa

Yes, thank you :)

Yes, thank you :)
Forum: Main
04-14-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 85,655
Posted By retired2pa

One last question on DJ. I think I'll skip the...

One last question on DJ. I think I'll skip the software and get the book. I can do my own measuring, right?

My question is: which book do I get? I see there's a "newer version" released in 2021...
Forum: Main
04-14-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 85,655
Posted By retired2pa

I didn't know the blocks were in the book....

I didn't know the blocks were in the book. Thanks. I would assume you just measure the pieces in the blocks and add 1/4" or so???
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 85,655
Posted By retired2pa

This is an older thread but it has a lot of good...

This is an older thread but it has a lot of good information. I've been toying with the idea of purchasing EQ8 to get the Dear Jane Add On because I'd like to make the DJ quilt and use FPP. I've been...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By retired2pa

I just looked at the link and it's for Dear Jane....

I just looked at the link and it's for Dear Jane. I was trying to get the Farmer's Wife 1920 blocks.
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By retired2pa

Farmer's Wife. I have the CD also and it will...

Farmer's Wife. I have the CD also and it will download but when I look at the contents there's only pattern number and no information. I don't have a page 11. I've had the books for years so maybe...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By retired2pa

Thanks you so much for the link. I've had both...

Thanks you so much for the link. I've had both books for years but got discouraged when I couldn't get the patterns. I like that Youtube channel, too :)
Forum: Main
04-03-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By retired2pa

Farmers Wife 1930 blocks....

My husband died suddenly in October and I've struggled with many things and quilting has been one of the things I'm having a hard time getting back into.

I've been looking for inspiration (and...
Forum: Main
02-24-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,212
Posted By retired2pa

Need a new iron....

I like to have an ironing space next to my sewing machine. I have a wooden tray table with my wool mat on it so I can just turn and press as I'm piecing. I had a travel iron to press with but it died...
Forum: Main
06-30-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By retired2pa

Thumbs up Thanks for the link to Pacific Rim Quilts! Lots...

Thanks for the link to Pacific Rim Quilts! Lots of inspiration.
Forum: Main
06-30-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By retired2pa

Thanks :) I thought a dark green would be nice on...

Thanks :) I thought a dark green would be nice on a white background.
Forum: Main
06-30-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By retired2pa

What fabric for a Hawaiian quilt?

I watched a Youtube video, Just Get It Done, interview with a Hawaiian quilter and now I've got the bug to do one. I love hand sewing and applique but I'm wondering what fabric would be best for...
Forum: Main
06-26-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,554
Posted By retired2pa

When we sold our house in AZ and moved to PA, the...

When we sold our house in AZ and moved to PA, the buyers of the AZ house wanted the washer and dryer. They were Maytag and they were 8 years old and basic...nothing fancy. The washer had an agitator...
Forum: Main
06-18-2022, 04:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,639
Posted By retired2pa

Good idea. I'm going to do that. Craigslist use...

Good idea. I'm going to do that. Craigslist use to be good to sell things but I think they've become a haven for scammers the more I hear and read from a lot of comments.
Forum: Main
06-17-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,639
Posted By retired2pa

UPDATE: I haven't heard back from her, so I'm...

UPDATE: I haven't heard back from her, so I'm assuming she's not interested. I changed my posting on Craigslist and added Cash only and pick up only. I've sold many things on Craigslist over the...
Forum: Main
06-17-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,639
Posted By retired2pa

I always ask for cash if it's a face-to-face...

I always ask for cash if it's a face-to-face sale, but this lady lives 200 miles from me and I doubt she will travel to pick it up.

I was reading about Venmo, and it said that it's not as secure...
Forum: Main
06-17-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,639
Posted By retired2pa

Question about when you sell a machine....

I was wondering if anyone could give me information about when you sell a sewing machine, what form of payment do you ask for??

I listed a machine on Craigslist in my area, but didn't figure on it...
Forum: Main
06-10-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,615
Posted By retired2pa

I'm picking up my "old" friend today from the...

I'm picking up my "old" friend today from the dealer. When I called her yesterday to tell her I'd be in today to pick it up, I said I wanted to talk to her about the Janome (meaning I would like to...
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