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Forum: Mission: Organization
11-14-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,552
Posted By alderdweller

10 inch squares?

I am determined to organize my fabric, and just folding and stacking hasn't been workable for me.
I am thinking of cutting mine in 10 inch squares and stacking. I know some cut in 2 1/2 strips, but...
Forum: Pictures
07-06-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By alderdweller

Thank you all for your help! I wound up sewing a...

Thank you all for your help! I wound up sewing a tiny piece on the backing to try to make up the difference. It is noticeable on back, but not too bad.
Then I sewed binding to front and hand-sewed...
Forum: Pictures
07-05-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By alderdweller

Unhappy Help!

I haven't attempted a quilt in 3-4 years.
So, I am making this for my very first great-grandchild, and already discouraged! First off, I should have searched harder for my walking foot to quilt...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,017
Posted By alderdweller

Whew!!! Well it's been a long wait but I finally...

Whew!!! Well it's been a long wait but I finally have her (Maggie after my grandmother) going!
New cord, replaced shuttle housing (little finger was broke), and finally had to order expensive OEM...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-14-2019, 05:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,017
Posted By alderdweller

Thank you all for the encouragement! I sure do...

Thank you all for the encouragement! I sure do love her....still looking for a name :)
I have ordered the needed supplies and in the meantime I am going to set about giving her a good cleaning. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,017
Posted By alderdweller

Did I spend too much? New featherweight

Hubby and I were at an auction today and they brought out this Featherweight. We did not have a chance to look it over beforehand, and the bidding was going fast. Since I had always wanted one, we...
Forum: Main
06-19-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,041
Posted By alderdweller

You all are probably right. Maybe *Always* is a...

You all are probably right. Maybe *Always* is a word I should strike. I will just say in my own case (because I let my scraps get out of hand), I need to do something immediately with small scraps as...
Forum: Main
06-18-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,041
Posted By alderdweller

I make a lot of scrappy quilts and actually use a...

I make a lot of scrappy quilts and actually use a lot of squares. I still have my stash to use for when I need bigger pieces.
The UFO's? I start one thing, and then see something else that I'd...
Forum: Main
06-18-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,041
Posted By alderdweller

Must NOT do's for new quilters

I have been an off and on quilter for years. Lately more off than on. Reason being - my sewing room was a complete wreck. I had brought in more and more fabric, batting, threads, ect and they were...
Forum: Main
05-11-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,685
Posted By alderdweller

As I mentioned, right after I wrote this post, I...

As I mentioned, right after I wrote this post, I decided to try my hand at hand piecing. I am both surprised and pleased at how fast this is coming along. This will be my first, but hopefully not my...
Forum: Main
05-10-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,685
Posted By alderdweller

Thank you all very much for the tips. I would...

Thank you all very much for the tips. I would very much like to have the info if you would email me.
I would like to make another one of these in the future, but strangely enough....I have started...
Forum: Main
05-10-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,685
Posted By alderdweller

Trip around the World - Kingsize - question

Has anyone ever tried a TATW in King size? I am so wanting to tackle this, but cannot get it in my brain how to do it.
I have watched Eleanor's tutorial on the strip piece version, but it is for a...
Forum: Main
09-26-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,339
Posted By alderdweller

Thanks everyone! I am really liking the...

Thanks everyone! I am really liking the wrist/Velcro idea. I think I'll work on that and see how it goes as my original idea was to hang from handle.
Forum: Main
09-25-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,339
Posted By alderdweller

Opinions on Purse

This is a purse I made combining, and enlarging Debbie Shore's reversible bag with another free pattern I found online.
Of course, after I get it made, I decide I wanted a pocket for my cell phone...
Forum: Main
01-05-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,841
Posted By alderdweller

I LOVE the crayon box quilt....Scrappy is so my...

I LOVE the crayon box quilt....Scrappy is so my thing, but yes, I am talking about big squares utilized in big block someway
:)
Forum: Main
01-05-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,841
Posted By alderdweller

Well if there is....I haven't figured it out yet...

Well if there is....I haven't figured it out yet :)
Forum: Main
01-05-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,841
Posted By alderdweller

Scrappy "Big Block" quilts?

Just watched Debbie Bowles doing her Big Block quilts on Nancy's Notions.
Has anyone ever tried one these in a scrappy quilt?
Perhaps a controlled scrappy.
Hmmmm
Forum: Main
11-12-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 35,018
Posted By alderdweller

I have the Kenmore 158.19142 that I got at...

I have the Kenmore 158.19142 that I got at Salvation Army a couple years ago. It's like brand new and I got the cams for it on ebay. I trust this machine to outlast any of the newer ones I have. LOVE...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-23-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,120
Posted By alderdweller

Ok, not technically quilted...but

I love these scrappy ornaments!

http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2011/12/fabric-scrappy-ornaments.html
Forum: Main
03-30-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,406
Posted By alderdweller

*sigh* I know what one is, but I don't use...

*sigh*
I know what one is, but I don't use it....Am I the only one? Maybe I should try it, just always looked awkward to me on the quilting shows I've watched.
Forum: Main
03-15-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,238
Posted By alderdweller

SouthernMema.....I LOVE your denim quilts! I...

SouthernMema.....I LOVE your denim quilts! I really am not a fan of the rag quilts, so I had discounted the denim. Now you know we will be wanting a tutorial....right? ;)
Forum: Pictures
12-05-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,449
Posted By alderdweller

Gorgeous! That's the way to do it...just jump...

Gorgeous! That's the way to do it...just jump right in and tackle points and all. I still have problems with them. Very impressive!
Forum: Pictures
12-05-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,417
Posted By alderdweller

Very, very pretty! I like it a lot!

Very, very pretty! I like it a lot!
Forum: Main
12-02-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,448
Posted By alderdweller

I have a really tough time getting away from...

I have a really tough time getting away from scrappy because I love it so much!
Forum: Main
12-02-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,833
Posted By alderdweller

I agree, as the last quilt I tried the Elmer's...

I agree, as the last quilt I tried the Elmer's with. I like it way better than pinning, but LOVE the spray. The only problem is my husband has COPD and it bothers my lungs as well as his. Can't see...
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