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Forum: Pictures
07-28-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,854
Posted By Quiltinvaca

Life is just a bowl of cherries.

Life is just a bowl of cherries.
Forum: Pictures
06-15-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,736
Posted By Quiltinvaca

If she doesn't absolutely love it, you can ship...

If she doesn't absolutely love it, you can ship it off to Vacaville, CA!!!!
Forum: Pictures
10-31-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,413
Posted By Quiltinvaca

When I was a kid (back in the dark ages) all...

When I was a kid (back in the dark ages) all French people were called "frogs". My daddy was proud to be a Frog!
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,489
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I volunteer in oncology/infusion and can tell you...

I volunteer in oncology/infusion and can tell you that patients want something long enough to cover their shoulders and still tuck under their feet. Quite a few of our patients carry a tote type...
Forum: Main
10-28-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,384
Posted By Quiltinvaca

At my age, I couldn't live without the threader!

At my age, I couldn't live without the threader!
Forum: Tutorials
10-28-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,444
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I have been known to machine sew the binding to...

I have been known to machine sew the binding to the BACK of the quilt and do the hand sewing on the front. It's nice to have the "beautiful" hand stitching on the front of the quilt so that others...
10-19-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,714
Posted By Quiltinvaca

No one has yet mentioned one of my favorite...

No one has yet mentioned one of my favorite authors: Larry McMurtry! He has written so many books and each one is different in it's own way. I'm sure you remember "Terms of Endearment" or...
Forum: Main
10-19-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,522
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I really don't know what the problem is. Most...

I really don't know what the problem is. Most dealers will tell you to snip the thread and pull from the needle end so that's what I usually do. Some things don't make sense, but once a dealer has...
Forum: Pictures
10-11-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 14,012
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I'm not the biggest fan of feathers, but I am...

I'm not the biggest fan of feathers, but I am AMAZED at your beautiful free hand quilting!! Have you been practicing for 97 years? Beautiful, beautiful quilt and every more beautiful quilting.
Forum: Main
10-11-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,865
Posted By Quiltinvaca

Last month I bought a gorgeous Vera Bradley...

Last month I bought a gorgeous Vera Bradley duffle for only $65!! I can't believe I did it, but I sure do love it!!
Forum: Pictures
10-08-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 12,976
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I can't believe this is your first quilt!!! It's...

I can't believe this is your first quilt!!! It's wonderful. Keep up the excellent work!
Forum: Pictures
10-08-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,378
Posted By Quiltinvaca

Don't you just love Sweet Treats? Lucky for me,...

Don't you just love Sweet Treats? Lucky for me, I live not far from The Pincushion in Davis, CA so I get to fondle Sweet Treats all the time.

The first time I walked into the shop, I just about...
Forum: Pictures
10-07-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 10,946
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I love it. I love quilts with curves and this is...

I love it. I love quilts with curves and this is one of the prettiest I've seen. Absolutely love the colors!!!
Forum: Main
10-03-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,449
Posted By Quiltinvaca

Ain't dat da trooth!

Ain't dat da trooth!
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,449
Posted By Quiltinvaca

[/quote] OMG -- my first Ott lamp lasted...

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OMG -- my first Ott lamp lasted about 3 years; I replaced the bulb and it has been almost 10 years now. My floor lamp has had the same bulb since day one (almost 8 years ago). A friend...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,893
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I volunteer in the chemo unit of my local...

I volunteer in the chemo unit of my local hospital so I see lots of lovely quilts and blankets. In my opinion -- do not use pink & white simply because it would get dirty too fast. Patients do eat...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,449
Posted By Quiltinvaca

On my cutting table, I use the small one that...

On my cutting table, I use the small one that opens like a clam. Next to my machine, I use the long floor lamp (which can be adjusted to turn in any direction) and I also have a nice looking floor...
Forum: Main
09-30-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,817
Posted By Quiltinvaca

This would never do for the modern child BUT: My...

This would never do for the modern child BUT: My Mother made us children a train using any round cardboard box (such as oatmeal) and wood thead spools as wheels. I believe the "cars" were hooked to...
Forum: Main
09-30-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,810
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I agree with you. I also do not think I will see...

I agree with you. I also do not think I will see my quilt all over. Maybe it is because I don't go to that many quilters homes. I find that I use the patterns in the kits many times - using my...
Forum: Main
09-29-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,810
Posted By Quiltinvaca

I don't understand all the negative comments...

I don't understand all the negative comments about kits.

First of all, who would buy a kit when they didn't love the fabrics/colors involved? When a quilt shop takes the time to select a...
Forum: Main
09-29-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,810
Posted By Quiltinvaca

Love it when a kit contains a tad extra and am...

Love it when a kit contains a tad extra and am more than willing to pay for the extra. I LOVE kits that are individually put together by the quilt shop. Have never been disappointed!!
Forum: Main
09-28-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,810
Posted By Quiltinvaca

When traveling, I love to buy kits! On a recent...

When traveling, I love to buy kits! On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, I bought 3 kits, each put together by the local shop owner. Since each of these kits came from small LQS's in Oregon, I'll...
09-17-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,241
Posted By Quiltinvaca

At least your MIL gave you something. The only...

At least your MIL gave you something. The only thing I every got from my first one was a headache that went clear down below the waist. Oh, I take that back, one year for Christmas she bought me two...
Forum: Main
09-15-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 24,837
Posted By Quiltinvaca

At a quilt show held by the Napa, CA guild,...

At a quilt show held by the Napa, CA guild, several LAQ's had samples on display. Quite a few of the samples were on solid fabric which really displayed their talents with free-hand work. Others...
Forum: Main
09-15-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Posted By Quiltinvaca

The entire line is absolutely beautiful! The...

The entire line is absolutely beautiful! The larger florals remind me of Waverly fabrics/wallpaper.
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