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Forum: Pictures
05-13-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,865
Posted By Kimcatlou

Please tell me the best size to make these quilts.

Please tell me the best size to make these quilts.
04-06-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,172
Posted By Kimcatlou

Rotary cutter blades

What is a good source for rotary cutter blades at a reasonable price?
Forum: Main
03-30-2017, 03:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,828
Posted By Kimcatlou

What is ruler work?

What is ruler work?
Forum: Pictures
01-15-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,213
Posted By Kimcatlou

What a fabulous quilt! I really want to try to...

What a fabulous quilt! I really want to try to make it.
Forum: Pictures
12-22-2016, 03:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,509
Posted By Kimcatlou

Gorgeous! Dresden plate is on my long "to do"...

Gorgeous! Dresden plate is on my long "to do" list!
Forum: Main
12-22-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,806
Posted By Kimcatlou

I have only used my Accuquilt Go for appliques...

I have only used my Accuquilt Go for appliques except for raggy quilt squares. I found that lining up the squares with the fringes already cut is difficult for me, so I would not buy that die if I...
12-17-2016, 05:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By Kimcatlou

My problem is that I like to do so many things,...

My problem is that I like to do so many things, and at age 85 my stamina isn't what it once was.
Among my interests/accomplishments are; making clothes for myself, daughters, and grandchildren;...
Forum: Main
12-15-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,024
Posted By Kimcatlou

Although this gift was a pillow, not a quilt, I...

Although this gift was a pillow, not a quilt, I will always remember my grandson's treasuring it. When he was married, I magnified the picture on the wedding invitation. It was a picture of a tree...
Forum: Pictures
12-01-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,545
Posted By Kimcatlou

Thanks for this picture. I plan to copy this...

Thanks for this picture. I plan to copy this into a pillow or framed quilt for my great-grandson who loves Peppa Pig!
Forum: Main
11-15-2016, 04:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,879
Posted By Kimcatlou

I love Color Catchers!!! I prewash all fabric,...

I love Color Catchers!!! I prewash all fabric, using Color Catchers. They are especially great with raggy quilts because you don't prewash the fabric for those. I made a raggy quilt using red,...
Forum: Recipes
10-27-2016, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kimcatlou

Here's my recipe for MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES 3/4...

Here's my recipe for MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES
3/4 cup shortening 2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger...
Forum: Pictures
10-21-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,866
Posted By Kimcatlou

My daughter's cat tore and shredded several...

My daughter's cat tore and shredded several places on the queen size quilt that I had made for her. Fortunately I had fabric left over (Of course I always buy too much "just in case"), so I...
Forum: Recipes
10-18-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,744
Posted By Kimcatlou

Question Butter vs. shortening

I have a favorite recipe for Molasses Sugar Cookies that includes shortening. Is shortening still available for purchase
in grocery stores? Also, would it work to use butter in place of shortening?
Forum: Main
10-18-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,602
Posted By Kimcatlou

Be sure you use GOOD painter's tape. When I used...

Be sure you use GOOD painter's tape. When I used some from the Dollar Store it didn't stick. Better quality tape was wonderful!
Forum: Main
09-14-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,378
Posted By Kimcatlou

It makes great circles. However, after cutting a...

It makes great circles. However, after cutting a few circles the included small cutter blade gets clogged with threads and has to be cleaned. It is a good gadget if you aren't cutting a lot of...
08-18-2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,504
Posted By Kimcatlou

Oh, yes, I do make my bed daily. My mother...

Oh, yes, I do make my bed daily. My mother ingrained this into me. I also insisted that my 3 daughters make their beds. I don't add a pile of decorative pillows to my bed, but my daughters are...
08-18-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,636
Posted By Kimcatlou

I hope to see these babies as often as possible. ...

I hope to see these babies as often as possible. We do live in the same city. I am 84 years old so I won't be able to actually babysit like I did with the grandchildren (6 of them), but I will hold...
Forum: Main
08-18-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,366
Posted By Kimcatlou

I wash, dry, and iron all fabric before cutting. ...

I wash, dry, and iron all fabric before cutting. In colors I use Color Catcher. This saves problems with colors bleeding and shrinking in the fihished product. To combat odors, I add Arm and...
08-16-2016, 03:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,636
Posted By Kimcatlou

Not one, but two!

My middle daughter has been longing for grandchildren. Oh, happy day, her daughter is expecting a little boy in September. The family is so excited!
Then, on Mother's Day her other daughter told...
Forum: Main
08-05-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,481
Posted By Kimcatlou

Carol Britt in Wytheville, West Virginia has some...

Carol Britt in Wytheville, West Virginia has some wonderful Quilt-as-you go patterns. I have been lucky enough to take some classes from her!!!!!
Forum: Main
08-05-2016, 03:58 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,914
Posted By Kimcatlou

Even the fabric at my beloved Mary Jo's has...

Even the fabric at my beloved Mary Jo's has become very expensive, especially since her family took over!
Forum: Main
08-05-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,655
Posted By Kimcatlou

I serge the edges, then wash and dry all fabric...

I serge the edges, then wash and dry all fabric before using. Saves on shrinking and fading problems. I wash black and bright red 2 times!
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,648
Posted By Kimcatlou

I did take it to a Bernina tech each time. ...

I did take it to a Bernina tech each time. Thanks for the eBay link. I am strongly considering buying a Bernina there.
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 02:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,648
Posted By Kimcatlou

I find the Pfaff hard to use and very noisy. ...

I find the Pfaff hard to use and very noisy. After instruction at the shop, I still can't figure out many of the embroidery features, lettering, etc. Its plusses are tge attachged walking foot and...
Forum: Pictures
07-30-2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,299
Posted By Kimcatlou

I need help. How can I get patterns for things...

I need help. How can I get patterns for things seen on Pinterest?
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