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Forum: Main
10-19-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,275
Posted By rosimone

I just finished a 9 patch alternated with a rail...

I just finished a 9 patch alternated with a rail fence block for a baby quilt and it came out really nice. I was using a black print with a black and white rail fence so not to distracting with...
Forum: Main
10-19-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,823
Posted By rosimone

Sometime when you are matching up points the...

Sometime when you are matching up points the fabric direction may be on crosswise on one piece and lengthwise on the other. I find if I can stretch one piece or easy another I can sometimes get it to...
Forum: Main
10-19-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,878
Posted By rosimone

Not many people understand the labor intensity a...

Not many people understand the labor intensity a quilt top requires. Had quilting is very time consuming but beautiful and soft . Long arm quilters can charge up to $200 and no one blinks an eye. I...
Forum: Main
10-19-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By rosimone

This depends on what the quilt is intended for....

This depends on what the quilt is intended for. If it is for steady use in my home I tend to use whatever is handy. My thready stash exceeds my fabric stash since I did only finished garments for...
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By rosimone

raveling fabric.

I just completed a kit that used Moda fabric and I understand it is excellent quality but I had a sewing room that looked like a Colorado snow storm in August. I starched as much as I could but as it...
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,247
Posted By rosimone

All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who...

All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who is going to measure a gift quilt! ? If they do don't give them another. Usually if your blocks are accurate before setting them together your quilt...
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,247
Posted By rosimone

All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who...

All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who is going to measure a gift quilt! ? If they do don't give them another. Usually if your blocks are accurate before setting them together your quilt...
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,794
Posted By rosimone

Bold! I could see that done for a young man in...

Bold! I could see that done for a young man in some other shades.
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,093
Posted By rosimone

It is not like garment yardage where you know how...

It is not like garment yardage where you know how many yards for a dress, skirt or pants. I think you should pick out three or four patterns you have been wanting to try and take those measurements...
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,822
Posted By rosimone

Like you I have a vintage 1950 Singer that takes...

Like you I have a vintage 1950 Singer that takes either. I think the metal is better and I use that most of the time but sometimes it is convenient to grab a plastic bobbin already filled.
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,670
Posted By rosimone

t was from Pieces of my Heart #612 "Fine...

t was from Pieces of my Heart #612 "Fine China".
Forum: Main
08-13-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,300
Posted By rosimone

I feel your pain. Just finished a quilt with...

I feel your pain. Just finished a quilt with over 600 2" half square triangles. My first time to use thangles and made a lot of mistakes. Shorten your stitch and do a lock at beginning and end of...
Forum: Main
08-11-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,670
Posted By rosimone

It is a Sandy Gervais patter #612. I am going to...

It is a Sandy Gervais patter #612. I am going to blame much of my issue on my old Singer that does not have dual feed. I am almost finished and the front looks great. Have managed to hide most of my...
Forum: Main
07-31-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,670
Posted By rosimone

Angry Instructions in kits.

My daughter received a gift of a kit by www. pieces of my heart. Way above her skill level. I said I would give it a try but have never done a kit before but have quilted for 20 years. It contains...
Forum: Main
10-30-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,080
Posted By rosimone

I would let the amount of t-shirts I have...

I would let the amount of t-shirts I have available decide the size but nothing smaller than a generous twin. That way it would be good for dorm rooms or the couch.
Forum: Main
10-30-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,443
Posted By rosimone

Drunkards path quilt

It looks as if some of the blocks were set incorrectly. You will notice this for sure when you start quilting. I think it is georgous and would not stop me from completing the quilt and proudly...
Forum: Main
10-23-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,539
Posted By rosimone

Rice is best!

I found long grain rice to be the best. Found a pattern for a setting hen and made a whole flock for my quilting group and we all just love them.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-23-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By rosimone

Welcome from Colorado. This site is one of my...

Welcome from Colorado. This site is one of my all time favorites and I get so much info from these amazing women.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,152
Posted By rosimone

I have had a 401A since 1965 and it has only been...

I have had a 401A since 1965 and it has only been in the shop for a cleaning and found lint behind the thread adjustment on the face of the machine was the only problem! Just oil and blow out...
Forum: Main
04-26-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,398
Posted By rosimone

Red face stabalizing your ruler

I use shelf lining rubber matting cut slightly smaller that the ruler I am using and it holds nicely to the fabric.
Forum: Main
10-15-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,844
Posted By rosimone

Just for your information, a hand pieced, hand...

Just for your information, a hand pieced, hand quilted one will appraise at a very high price. Did one for my Son and his wife in Queen size that appraised over $1800.00 for insurance purposes. Will...
Forum: Main
04-09-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,467
Posted By rosimone

cracked hands.

Thwe salve I use is for "workers hands" and is O'Keefe's Working Hands salve and is available at any hardware. Also, if you hand quilt I have found that by wrapping my finger tips i use under to...
Forum: Main
11-28-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,086
Posted By rosimone

I would like to have the name or instructions for...

I would like to have the name or instructions for the pattern using circles and folding them into squares. I watched a lady making them one time but never saw them set together.
Forum: Main
11-07-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,459
Posted By rosimone

My father had a feed and produce store and I have...

My father had a feed and produce store and I have seen him move several one hundred pound sacks of feed to get one of the farm ladies the pattern of fabric she needed for a dress. Everything I wore...
Forum: Main
10-18-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,397
Posted By rosimone

Our United Methodist Women had a quilt display at...

Our United Methodist Women had a quilt display at a recent tea. I made pot holders from my orphan blocks and they were given as door prizes.
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