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Forum: Main
08-21-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,510
Posted By mcar

Hey, You are almost out of time! Sept 2 is the...

Hey, You are almost out of time! Sept 2 is the last day. This is the list of participating states. Click on the state and you will find a list of the stores in that stae that are participating. It s...
Forum: Main
07-20-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,466
Posted By mcar

I have a magnifier lens that I used as a graphic...

I have a magnifier lens that I used as a graphic designer. Other craft people must have one too....perhaps wood workers.
The is a band that can be adjusted for the head size and a magnifing...
Forum: Main
07-20-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,958
Posted By mcar

I have a bed quilt on the bed right now that has...

I have a bed quilt on the bed right now that has mostly large, regular quilting weight squares, some with shot cotton borders on the top, and a shot cotton backing. The quilt is a perfect weight for...
Forum: Main
07-20-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,444
Posted By mcar

Just thought I should add in some advice about...

Just thought I should add in some advice about the wonderful large exercise balls. I would love to stretch out on one. I see them in use at the gym, mostly by younger members, but my husband gave me...
Forum: Pictures
07-19-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,482
Posted By mcar

Love the Little Matryoshka design. You placed the...

Love the Little Matryoshka design. You placed the squares in such a happy framework. I like the use of different colored corner stones and the backing choice too. My daughter and I are head over...
Forum: Main
07-06-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,005
Posted By mcar

http://www.jinnybeyer.com/tips.cfm Under tips...

http://www.jinnybeyer.com/tips.cfm
Under tips and lessons you can find all of Jinny's hand quilting videos + on her web site. go, take a good look at all she has to offer. And yes, she only quilts...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-18-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,215
Posted By mcar

Reminds me of my hand stitching days except these...

Reminds me of my hand stitching days except these patterns have very close stitching with very fine thread that could not be achieved by hand stitching. So truly beautiful. This work could become...
Forum: Main
06-18-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,183
Posted By mcar

In reference to the ENDER....I am happy to use...

In reference to the ENDER....I am happy to use one as having the piece of cloth sewn under the needle will hold the thread from disappearing when I start the next line of sewing. Thus no re-threading...
Forum: Main
06-18-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,183
Posted By mcar

In reference to the ENDER....I am happy to use...

In reference to the ENDER....I am happy to use one as having the piece of cloth sewn under the needle will hold the thread from disappearing when I start the next line of sewing. Thus no re-threading...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-15-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,557
Posted By mcar

If it were my job and I wanted to resell an...

If it were my job and I wanted to resell an article of clothing I would sew the label to the inside bottom of the shirt on the button side, or in the seam on the side. Neck labels even annoy some...
Forum: Main
06-01-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,551
Posted By mcar

This is my thought on the subject. There is a...

This is my thought on the subject. There is a completed quilt on the wall behind Jenny. Why would she begin a new quilt. Its a demo! She is sewing and pressing and cutting purely to give the viewer...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-25-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,674
Posted By mcar

On the subject of Overstock.com....my credit card...

On the subject of Overstock.com....my credit card was compromised this Spring by a person using that site, just briefly.
I now am very cautious when using the new card.
Forum: Main
01-19-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,796
Posted By mcar

I have been quilting for three years. It has been...

I have been quilting for three years. It has been hard for me to choose the pantograph at quilting time.
Having used a number of quilts on my bed some are more comfortable in summer and others in...
Forum: Main
01-05-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,686
Posted By mcar

Quilting is a rather new enterprise for me. My...

Quilting is a rather new enterprise for me. My goal is 12 quilts for my bed, one for each month of the year. I have not reached the goal but this is what I have noticed as far as warmth. My quilts...
Forum: Main
11-18-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,826
Posted By mcar

If you look at Jinny Beyer's Facebook entries you...

If you look at Jinny Beyer's Facebook entries you will see many uses of her fabric. I have been working with her border prints. there usually is a wider section and a narrow section separated by a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-27-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,260
Posted By mcar

This method has worked for my daughter and me...

This method has worked for my daughter and me when we have had nasty, terrible throats:
1/2 tsp ea. salt, lemon juice, peroxide and 1 aspirin for pain: dissolve in warm water and then gargle....
Forum: Main
07-21-2013, 03:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,130
Posted By mcar

Have you considered that the dulling might be...

Have you considered that the dulling might be caused by your mat needing Mat Care? It is recommended by manufacturers. They get a lot of abuse in cutting and do need to be refreshed. Thanks for...
Forum: Pictures
06-15-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,121
Posted By mcar

Your work demonstrates the very best opportunity...

Your work demonstrates the very best opportunity to use the all the decorative stitches. But what a lot of work entailed in decorating all the strips.! Whew ! What a great idea. Good for you. Glad...
Forum: Pictures
03-09-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,020
Posted By mcar

Oh my, that it a wonderful quilt. Of course your...

Oh my, that it a wonderful quilt. Of course your niece will be over joyed with your gift.
Forum: Pictures
03-09-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,862
Posted By mcar

Quilting is a wonderful release from worries. Its...

Quilting is a wonderful release from worries. Its a reward for being alive and helps one to grow in strength. It is wonderful that you had such skill when you needed it as the quilt turned out to be...
Forum: Main
02-19-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,386
Posted By mcar

It may see that the box could get in the way but...

It may see that the box could get in the way but I keep my box to one side under the cutting table. I use it to store Kits until I am ready for them. It is not a fire hazard there, and who knows when...
Forum: Main
02-07-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,936
Posted By mcar

Best thing would to be to get up off the floor so...

Best thing would to be to get up off the floor so you can have more control. Perhaps a kitchen counter or a table. Place your cutting board on the flat surface, then look carefully at the marking on...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-28-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,958
Posted By mcar

Those are all good ideas. Another method is...

Those are all good ideas. Another method is knitting booties larger than your foot, then placing them in the washing machine in a garment bag and felting them. They are cozy warm. Also knitting wool...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-28-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,262
Posted By mcar

It is good to see your attractive washcloths. I...

It is good to see your attractive washcloths. I must get started making them again as mine have all been given out. The last group that left my side were as favors for my birthday party last summer....
Forum: Main
01-26-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,873
Posted By mcar

It takes a lot of energy to keep a shop...

It takes a lot of energy to keep a shop profitable. One shop here is Virginia that really makes the effort is WEB Fabrics in Purceville, 30 miles from my home, 60 mile round trip. Carly the owner is...
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