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Forum: Main
02-06-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By johans

I bought a Reliable Velosity Iron. Quite...

I bought a Reliable Velosity Iron. Quite expensive, but - - at my last quilt retreat there were several ironing boards set up with irons at the ready. By day three my iron had a line of users when...
Forum: Main
01-30-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,985
Posted By johans

Help - fabric is bleeding!

I'm pressing the final row on a queen sized scrappy quilt. To get a good press before quilting, I'm spraying lightly with water and using a hot iron. This quilt has thousands of fabric pieces of...
Forum: Main
01-03-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,734
Posted By johans

Munising Bay Quilt Guild, Superior Reflections,...

Munising Bay Quilt Guild, Superior Reflections, Munising, Michigan, Central Upper Peninsula, near Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Shoreline, October 6 & 7. Vendors, raffle quilt, over 200...
Forum: Main
11-04-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,684
Posted By johans

Our guild makes quilts for veterans. We've made...

Our guild makes quilts for veterans. We've made for all the WWII in our county, and have started on Korean. At each meeting we have kits made up for twelve 12" blocks using guild military color...
Forum: Main
10-30-2016, 02:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,442
Posted By johans

Unhappy cat fur sticking to batik

I made my son & DIL a beautiful Derrick Lockwood quilt for their wedding. It is all batiks, mostly black, with jewel tones. They love it! Her cat loves it -- yuck! It's a long-haired white cat! ...
Forum: Main
09-20-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,014
Posted By johans

My first quilt was to be 12" blocks. Each of the...

My first quilt was to be 12" blocks. Each of the 20 was anywhere from 11 to 13. I was teaching myself from a beginner quilter's book. I had no teacher, but decided to frame each block in a...
Forum: Main
09-20-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,009
Posted By johans

find someone to hire it done

We have a lady in our guild that will cut any pattern on her AcuQuilt for an hourly fee. You might inquire at your local quilt shop or at a quilt guild. It was so worth it when I needed 30 birds &...
Forum: Main
10-03-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,143
Posted By johans

I have seam rippers in every corner of the house,...

I have seam rippers in every corner of the house, every tote bag, every sewing machine area, and in my purse. I buy them in sets of three.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-14-2015, 03:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By johans

I searched Maine's craigslist but did not see it....

I searched Maine's craigslist but did not see it. The camera I'm looking for is a silver color, well worn, Canon.
Thanks for your reply.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-01-2015, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By johans

lost camera in Alaska

This is a LONG SHOT. I was near the Edgerton Road between Chitina and McCarthy. I set down my canon digital camera somewhere. Last I remember having it was at Liberty Creek Falls picnic area. It...
Forum: Main
05-14-2015, 03:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,027
Posted By johans

My first quilt memory is this: My sister and I...

My first quilt memory is this: My sister and I often spent time with maternal grandparents. Grandma was a quilter, and all the beds had wonderful quilts. One day, as I was "napping" I discovered...
Forum: Main
03-15-2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,698
Posted By johans

Hi Sophie 2 -- Please don't allover stipple such...

Hi Sophie 2 -- Please don't allover stipple such a beautiful quilt. I have lots of books with quilting designs that I'd be willing to share. PM me back. I see a place for sashing designs, someone...
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-11-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,707
Posted By johans

I have a large room for sewing and guests, with a...

I have a large room for sewing and guests, with a longarm machine in the middle. We sometimes get more than two guests at once, so we needed more than the one queen bed. My DH got a Murphy Bed kit...
Forum: Main
03-09-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,923
Posted By johans

Try Anita's Arrowhead by Anita Grossman Solomon. ...

Try Anita's Arrowhead by Anita Grossman Solomon. I did one with black/red and white/red and it was wonderful. Her techniques are very labor-saving, but have your fabric well starched! You'll be...
Forum: Main
03-09-2015, 04:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,923
Posted By johans

two fabric quilt ideas

I made a black/red and white/red quilt for my DBIL who is battling cancer. I used Anita Grossman Solomon's "Anita's Arrowhead" pattern. I got it free from the internet. It made a wonderful quilt. ...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-22-2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,992
Posted By johans

My hubby, more ambitious than talented, made me a...

My hubby, more ambitious than talented, made me a Murphy bed. We ordered the hardware from Rockler, about $300, and made a queen size bed. When it's up I have a piece of "headliner" on a large roll...
Forum: Main
06-07-2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,506
Posted By johans

I usually buy my Superior threads, and others,...

I usually buy my Superior threads, and others, online from sewthankful. They are prompt, have excellent prices, and have a good stock. I live where quantities (cones, etc.) of "good threads" can't...
Forum: Main
03-22-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,341
Posted By johans

crib quilt size

"Baby quilts" are too quickly outgrown. I make a napping quilt, about 50x60 that can be used as the child grows, and even go on to college. I also make quilts for our NICU. They prefer 36" square....
Forum: Main
03-21-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,561
Posted By johans

labels

I use the lettering feature on my DM to put my name, recipient, date & designer onto the binding. It is bias binding & folded to the back. Sometimes I need to put paper behind it if the fabric is...
Forum: Main
02-28-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,526
Posted By johans

where in the UP? I'm between Munising &...

where in the UP? I'm between Munising & Manistique.
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-15-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,164
Posted By johans

Where in the UP?

I'm between Munising & Manistique. I've also just started the same kind of project using Bonnie Hunter & Jane Ford's plans, personalized for me. Seven totes of scraps to go through. After cutting...
Forum: Main
04-25-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By johans

How do I know it's silk?

I recently bought two LARGE boxes of ties from the estate auction of a 93 year old quilter. More than 75 of them are labeled as all silk. Of the other several hundred ties there are labels on about...
Forum: Main
02-03-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,611
Posted By johans

too many to count. maybe 12, maybe 18, maybe...

too many to count. maybe 12, maybe 18, maybe more. I don't really want to know. I don't think I could even find them all to be counted.
Forum: Mission: Organization
11-03-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,946
Posted By johans

Where in the UP? I'm between Munising &...

Where in the UP? I'm between Munising & Manistique.
My boards are book 11 1/2"x7 1/2" and 4x6 1/2"
Forum: Main
11-03-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,050
Posted By johans

My DH insisted that I invest in good storage ---...

My DH insisted that I invest in good storage --- Polar Notions mini-bolts. My 1/4 yd and larger fabric is wrapped onto the boards and on shelves in a closet. 1/8-1/4 yard is ruler folded in...
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