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Forum: Pictures
11-27-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 27,961
Posted By Caryn

i had this problem with a client not too long...

i had this problem with a client not too long ago...and i refused to accept what she wanted to pay...my client was happy with the workmanship etc...but claimed that i had misled her regarding final...
Forum: Main
11-25-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,984
Posted By Caryn

if the fabric i buy is stiff and or overly...

if the fabric i buy is stiff and or overly wrinkled or of a low quality cotton i will serge the cut ends of the yardage and put the piece through a quick wash and rinse then hang on clothesline or...
Forum: Main
11-25-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,039
Posted By Caryn

i tried using this on a large quilt-hated it..it...

i tried using this on a large quilt-hated it..it was difficult for me to work with and get it smooth and i did not like the "tacky" feel of it..ended up using it on individual blocks rather than the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-15-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,579
Posted By Caryn

congrats-pretty machine and pretty table too..i...

congrats-pretty machine and pretty table too..i have a "free" that was made sometime in the first decade of 1900...and it works like a charm. it came to me for $65.00 and included all of the...
Forum: Main
10-06-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,564
Posted By Caryn

there are several techniques to accomplishing the...

there are several techniques to accomplishing the end goal of borders on qayg...i personally design my quilts to include borders into my blocks before putting my rows together with sashing strips. i...
Forum: Main
09-30-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,918
Posted By Caryn

check with a local church, civic center, office...

check with a local church, civic center, office boardroom, state agricultural extension center etc... and see if they have a room with banquet tables that you can use...not only will you be able to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-02-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,955
Posted By Caryn

lol, i came up one short on pots for planting...

lol, i came up one short on pots for planting some cabbage...until, hubby came home from fishing with a styrofoam cooler....poked two holes on the bottom and planted the cabbage plant and it is doing...
Forum: Main
05-27-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,380
Posted By Caryn

i make quilts that i sell and gift...and always,...

i make quilts that i sell and gift...and always, whether i prewash the fabrics or not, the last thing i do before the quilt goes to a new home, is wash it and dry it. it is like a final test... i use...
Forum: Main
05-01-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,724
Posted By Caryn

if it is in very good condition then there is...

if it is in very good condition then there is nothing wrong with putting quilt in washing machine with a little oxyclean...let it soak for about thirty minutes, spin and drain. then run normal wash...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-29-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,102
Posted By Caryn

i paid $65.00 for a "free" treadle sewing machine...

i paid $65.00 for a "free" treadle sewing machine in cabinet...everything was pristine including needles, accessories, feet, oil can, book, bobbins etc...the only repair i had to make was replacing...
Forum: Main
04-19-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,618
Posted By Caryn

oooh a intolerant of other peoples quilting kinda...

oooh a intolerant of other peoples quilting kinda teacher..i will be teaching my first quilting class late this summer when it is too hot to be outside...i will remember this and try to not be this...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-05-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,531
Posted By Caryn

gorgeous machine and table...and in such...

gorgeous machine and table...and in such excellent shape too! back in the old days they sure made things to last...
Forum: Main
03-30-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,368
Posted By Caryn

i buy whole bolts of certain fabrics...

i buy whole bolts of certain fabrics too...usually the first thing that i make from a whole bolt is a quilt or a garment..it takes at least three to four yards to make a really nice garment..then of...
Forum: Main
03-26-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 50,830
Posted By Caryn

this is what i make and sell at craft shows and...

this is what i make and sell at craft shows and on consignment...quilts-all sizes, aprons-regular, bib, and clothespin, crocheted dishcloths, fabric wrapped clothesline bowls and baskets, pioneer...
Forum: Main
03-18-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,662
Posted By Caryn

these days you should not leave anything...

these days you should not leave anything whatsoever that has value to you in your vehicle...a big black market item is tide detergent, but if a thief sees a quilt he or she knows they have value on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-16-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,485
Posted By Caryn

dont give up...it took almost three years worth...

dont give up...it took almost three years worth of looking through the junk stores, antique stores and flea markets to fine my "free". finally, i found what i was looking for and all was in excellent...
Forum: Main
03-16-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,050
Posted By Caryn

bless your heart. i wish i could afford to own...

bless your heart. i wish i could afford to own or rent a longarm quilting machine..but the machines i use (mid arm sewing machine and the treadle sewing machine will just have to do. i can...
Forum: Main
03-12-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,366
Posted By Caryn

i shop frequently from connecting threads...i...

i shop frequently from connecting threads...i have never been disappointed either. it is also important to me to know that i am buying usa made cotton.
Forum: Main
03-12-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,691
Posted By Caryn

i love it...and sew almost exclusively with...

i love it...and sew almost exclusively with it..and i absolutely love the colors too.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-10-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,174
Posted By Caryn

i have a free made in rockford illinois (treadle)...

i have a free made in rockford illinois (treadle) that i paid $65. for...in six drawer cabinet...beautiful condition and works great too. mine dates to 1908. your finds are remarkable!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-10-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,085
Posted By Caryn

we have had direct tv for a very long time..it...

we have had direct tv for a very long time..it replace dish network which replaced the big satelite dish which replaced the outdoor/and the indoor antenna with tin foil. we have been very happy with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-04-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,339
Posted By Caryn

check with your lqs..many of them give lessons...

check with your lqs..many of them give lessons and sell smocking stuff...bet they could help with your search.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-04-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By Caryn

take your time, and keep searching...last year...

take your time, and keep searching...last year after a three year search i found a treadle sew.machine in cabinet with all original parts, accessories, original book, oil can and tools-just needed a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-29-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,525
Posted By Caryn

i llive far out in the rural sticks ...and i...

i llive far out in the rural sticks ...and i trust ups and fed express guys a whole lot more than i do the regular postman...first of all, they dont give a fig for what they are delivering and they...
Forum: Main
02-21-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,859
Posted By Caryn

first, take a couple really deep breaths, and...

first, take a couple really deep breaths, and relax...you have several choices that are open to you to try...you can do this by hand, you can outline quilt, you can try free motion, you could have...
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