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02-23-2016, 06:43 AM
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Moving fabric
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minky
My suggestion, is to 'purge' what you don't need....
My suggestion, is to 'purge' what you don't need. This applies to the whole house. Sell it, give it away, or take it to
charities (Good Will) or just plain, trash it, if not worth giving. As for the...
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01-12-2016, 07:55 AM
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Christmas panel suggestions
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minky
I would do a rail fence border. Easy. Putting the...
I would do a rail fence border. Easy. Putting the dark between the 2 lights, plus you could rotate them so you, no
seams to match.
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12-14-2015, 07:17 AM
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Pattern using 6 Fat Quarters???
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minky
There is a free 6 fat quarter patter called...
There is a free 6 fat quarter patter called Wicked Easy. I just googled it to make sure it was still out there, and it is.
I make the 6 fat quarter size and add a border to make it bigger. Good luck...
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11-09-2015, 07:33 AM
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Urban Threads
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minky
I love these guys!!!! Sign up for their...
I love these guys!!!! Sign up for their newsletter, they have free designs, which change often. This is one of the
companies I purchase from. Even their 'freebies' stitch out great. Have fun!!!
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10-19-2015, 08:15 AM
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Big Horn Quilts (USA) Going out of Business
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minky
Is there any way to get a hold of these people??...
Is there any way to get a hold of these people?? I called and got the message that the number had been disconnected.
I did email them, but have not gotten a response...
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10-08-2015, 11:45 AM
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embroidery machine
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minky
I have a small 4x4 hoop, Brother 7050E. It's...
I have a small 4x4 hoop, Brother 7050E. It's okay, but I sometimes wish it had a 5x7 inch hoop. But, I do make large
projects. It's all a "learning curve" experience. Sometimes trail and...
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10-02-2015, 07:18 AM
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Ta DA!! They are IN!! in One Day...New Machines Arrived!
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minky
I have the same two Juki's!!!! I just got the...
I have the same two Juki's!!!! I just got the HZL-F, mine is the 300. I got it on sale for under $600.00. It came with
20 bobbins and 100 Organ needles (assorted). I have the 2010q on an SR-2 Gracie...
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09-14-2015, 07:01 AM
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Christmas
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minky
I have the perfect pattern for a quick but...
I have the perfect pattern for a quick but elegant quilt using a layer cake (10x10 inch sqs). It's from Thimble Blossoms.
The pattern name is "A piece of Cake". Pattern number is #120. Designer is...
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09-09-2015, 09:25 AM
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Front loaders - pedestal or not?
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minky
Mine are on pedestals, and I like them. But, one...
Mine are on pedestals, and I like them. But, one other warning. If your washer is not completely level the bleach
dispenser DOES NOT completely empty, leaving bleach to dispense into the next load....
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08-02-2015, 07:05 AM
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Calico Gals Old Friends BOM number 10 is now posted
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minky
I would like to thank you for posting this...
I would like to thank you for posting this information on the Board. I signed up for this BOM and received the
first 3-4 emails, then, everything from Calico Gals stopped. I email mailed them twice...
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07-25-2015, 05:27 AM
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? about making my own photo greeting cards
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minky
Do as NJ quilter suggests, I've made cards for...
Do as NJ quilter suggests, I've made cards for years. At one time, I was supplementing my income with a small
business. If people knew how easy it was to do this, no one would ever buy a pre-made...
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07-22-2015, 06:39 AM
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Connecting Threads
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minky
I just got my purchase from them. After months of...
I just got my purchase from them. After months of looking for some kind of sky fabric, I found sky blue with tossed
white stars, 104 inch wide (used for backing) at $6.00 a yard!!! I plan on making...
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07-17-2015, 02:08 PM
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jelly roll question
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minky
The jelly roll is beautiful. But, you might check...
The jelly roll is beautiful. But, you might check out Hancock's of Paducah. (a company in Ky.) They have sales on pre-cuts all the time, you might be able to find something you like more for less...
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07-10-2015, 07:46 AM
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sister-in-law requested quilt
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minky
My prerequisite for quilts is a thanks for the...
My prerequisite for quilts is a thanks for the first one. I have 2 sisters and a niece that will never receive another quilt due to the fact I never received a thank you…Plus, I have one sister that...
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06-02-2015, 06:40 AM
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Calico Gals Old Friends BOM number 8 is now posted
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minky
Can you please list the fabric requirements for...
Can you please list the fabric requirements for this BOM?? I can't seem to find them anywhere. There is another online quilt shop doing the same pattern, emailed them twice with no response. Won't be...
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05-30-2015, 07:04 AM
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storing threads
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minky
I saw where someone took photo storage boxes and...
I saw where someone took photo storage boxes and glued golf ball tees into the bottom to set there spools on. Thought it was a cute idea. They had shelving they stored them on, labels with what color...
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05-04-2015, 11:35 AM
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embroidery machine is here need advice
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minky
I (also) use metro thread. You can't beat their...
I (also) use metro thread. You can't beat their pricing. They had their 1000mm mini spools on sell $.89. That's right, 89 pennies. Might check them out, but people are right, my machine doesn't like...
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04-04-2015, 06:45 AM
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Pink dragonfly!
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minky
Omg!!! I'm just getting ready to machine...
Omg!!! I'm just getting ready to machine embroider a sweat shirt with dragonflies as the main focal point. I have never seen a purple and pink one either. I was only going to put greens and blues,...
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03-23-2015, 07:33 AM
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Sewing straight 1/4 inch seams
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minky
For a perfect scant 1/4th inch seam, I use a...
For a perfect scant 1/4th inch seam, I use a product called Q-tool sewing edge. They are re-positionable vinyl stops
that you 'bump' your fabric up to when sewing your seam. On my machine, you have...
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03-17-2015, 01:02 PM
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Ideas for wedding anniversary quilt for my wife?
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Posted By
minky
Any pattern would do, just pick one you like....
Any pattern would do, just pick one you like. Look on online to figure what color is associated with the years you been
married and go from there. My most recent wedding anniversary was the 20th,...
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03-09-2015, 11:31 AM
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quilt pattern
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minky
One of my favs is the "Dorothy Quilt from Windham...
One of my favs is the "Dorothy Quilt from Windham Fabrics. It's very simple and beginner friendly. I only takes 2 fabrics and you can increase the size by adding an extra border. And, best of all the...
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02-18-2015, 09:07 AM
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embroidery machine
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minky
Hi, I use Metro Thread, it's an online store....
Hi, I use Metro Thread, it's an online store. They prices are extremely low. Under a $1.00 for a 1000 m spool.
They have stabilizers too. I bought stabilizer from them to use for my 'trial' stitch...
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01-29-2015, 12:58 PM
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Sewing Machine Carriers
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minky
I would never pay $210 for a sewing machine...
I would never pay $210 for a sewing machine carrier, that's just to outrageous of a price for me...I got mine
at Harbor Freight, with a coupon. It was only $20!!! Grant it, it was olive green heavy...
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11-19-2014, 09:41 AM
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Rolling sewing machine tote
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minky
I got a rolling tool tote from Harbor Freight....
I got a rolling tool tote from Harbor Freight. It's olive green but I put a strip of autumn leaf fabric on it. It was
on sale for $20.00!!! Yep, $20.00 and it fits both of my machines with space for...
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10-15-2014, 12:52 PM
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Would you work at Walmart (fabric department)?
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Posted By
minky
Be careful, at my Walmart they can have you work...
Be careful, at my Walmart they can have you work in ANY department they want
you to. So, even if you interview and get the position for the fabric department, you
may be stocking the grocery...
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