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04-11-2019, 05:33 AM
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Do you know anything about the White Sewing Machine Model 1927
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redmadder
Good luck on finding info. The old machines...
Good luck on finding info. The old machines practically talk to me, I don't even speak modern.
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04-11-2019, 05:01 AM
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I thought it was old until I saw it's birtday is after mine.........
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Fun thread. My criteria is simply 'Does it make...
Fun thread. My criteria is simply 'Does it make a nice stitch?' So for me there is no such thing as an ugly working machine. Congrats to you, it looks much better. Of course, not being able to...
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04-11-2019, 04:49 AM
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What would you do with this block?
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If you make the tote big enough she can tuck the...
If you make the tote big enough she can tuck the chemo quilt in there.
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04-11-2019, 04:47 AM
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Jennys Favorite things
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redmadder
That's a lot to pay for geagaws.
That's a lot to pay for geagaws.
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04-11-2019, 04:44 AM
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quilting not for me
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Some of our quilting ancestors were so good they...
Some of our quilting ancestors were so good they probably could have made a perfect quilt. But that would be challenging the creator so they included deliberate mistakes. I personally never let...
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04-11-2019, 04:40 AM
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Sewing machines
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I would be tempted to trade a couple of my...
I would be tempted to trade a couple of my vintage machines for a Bernina. But they work so well everything else is devolution.
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04-11-2019, 04:39 AM
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cutting batting and flannel
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I use a damp washcloth, that does double duty of...
I use a damp washcloth, that does double duty of moisturizing the mat and pulls the batting right out.
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04-07-2019, 05:15 AM
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Quest for 221 Featherweight ended with a ?
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redmadder
Careful. Machine collecting can sneak up on you.
Careful. Machine collecting can sneak up on you.
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03-24-2019, 11:58 PM
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donation quilt question
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redmadder
Wait a minute. The quote is 'It's easier to ask...
Wait a minute. The quote is 'It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission'.
Consider your potential raffle buyer. Limited to your church? Use it. Larger audience. Don't.
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03-09-2019, 04:25 AM
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Garden Bouquet - Do you know this pattern?
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Most of the elements of that pattern are from...
Most of the elements of that pattern are from Rose of Sharon and Whig Rose.
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01-05-2019, 09:46 AM
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Genuine Reproduction Quilt Patterns
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redmadder
I went looking for patterns from Woodlawn...
I went looking for patterns from Woodlawn plantation, built by George Washington's son-in-law for his bride, Washingtons's stepdaughter. I was disappointed to find the name of the group has been...
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01-04-2019, 03:47 AM
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My Rowenta iron just dumped all of the water on my ironing board.
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redmadder
I have a couple of Black and Decker Classic found...
I have a couple of Black and Decker Classic found at thrift stores. They are heavy, solid, and get HOT and stay that way for 15 minutes after I turn them off. Half my ironing is done with the iron...
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01-02-2019, 08:43 AM
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Selling quilts for what there worth?
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I offered to make a quilt for both of my...
I offered to make a quilt for both of my Daughter-in-Laws ( in addition to the several I had already gifted them). I took them to the fabric store and they picked out the fabrics and paid for them. ...
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01-01-2019, 04:34 AM
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Awesome quilts on tv show
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redmadder
I've copied a couple. 'Friendly Persuasion',...
I've copied a couple. 'Friendly Persuasion', she's carrying a Chimney Sweep after spending a night in the barn with her husband. Double X, the muleskinner on 'Dances with Wolves'. And 'Alias Grace'...
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12-20-2018, 12:34 PM
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In a word ... describe yourself
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Enigmatic, I've quit trying to explain.
Enigmatic, I've quit trying to explain.
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11-30-2018, 07:58 AM
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Weighted quilt/blankets
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I make heavy quilts with leftover cotton scraps...
I make heavy quilts with leftover cotton scraps by layering and quilting the small pieces. A friend suffers from PTSD and it helps him sleep. By only quilting the absolute minimum, I keep it fluffy...
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09-09-2018, 06:50 AM
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Looking for name of old block
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It sure looks like "Century of Progress" from the...
It sure looks like "Century of Progress" from the Chicago World's Fair.
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02-07-2018, 05:52 AM
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Toastmasters talk about quilting
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Quilters often miss the point that quilts were an...
Quilters often miss the point that quilts were an expression of art and political opinion when women were forbidden to comment about events in public, much less speak their own opinion or contradict...
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01-31-2018, 05:55 AM
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Any recommendations for numbered pins?
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redmadder
I cut up mailing labels into squares and number...
I cut up mailing labels into squares and number them. They don't leave residue on the fabric and are economical.
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01-27-2018, 07:02 AM
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Quilts magazines disappearing off shelves?
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A few years back a small group of investors...
A few years back a small group of investors bought all the quilt magazines they could. The editors and creative staff were let go and they 'modernized' the formats. Ads are way more important than...
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01-21-2018, 07:33 AM
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The best reaction to a gifted quilt.
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Only because we had no reason to, my ex and I...
Only because we had no reason to, my ex and I hadn't spoken for at least 15 years. Still, it was an arrow thru my heart when I heard he had cancer and was taking chemotherapy. I sent him a quilt...
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12-20-2017, 05:52 AM
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"Just let me get my magic wand..."
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I started quilting 45 years ago and everyone of...
I started quilting 45 years ago and everyone of these things has happened to me. About 10 years in, I repaired a baby quilt for a woman who had bought a large quilt from me. One of my friends...
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12-11-2017, 05:03 AM
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What is an Heirloom Quilt?
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redmadder
I prefer the term 'Legacy Quilt'. Most of my...
I prefer the term 'Legacy Quilt'. Most of my work is practical quilts for everyday use. When I do go all out, its for my offspring and I let them know its to be cared for and cherished, handed down...
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12-05-2017, 03:58 AM
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Attention Retired Quilters
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redmadder
Jingle, I could have written that post. ...
Jingle, I could have written that post.
Say no a lot because everyone thinks they are entitled to your time. Set boundaries right away.
Socialize with other quilters whenever possible. They...
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11-19-2017, 04:12 AM
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Cotton fabric -
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redmadder
At the mention of cotton in the field and my...
At the mention of cotton in the field and my fingers start moving. My family picked cotton a lot way back when. The bolls have five sections so one grab, stuff them in one hand till you reach back...
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