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Forum: Main
01-18-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,867
Posted By Sam Poodles

Make pillow shams.....I send my shams along w/...

Make pillow shams.....I send my shams along w/ the quilt to my long arm quilter (w/ one backing) and she quilts them in the same design. I then add the "back" sections and bind....lovely....
Forum: Links and Resources
09-08-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,860
Posted By Sam Poodles

Agree w the others that you look around in YOUR...

Agree w the others that you look around in YOUR area. In my area, I won't make Linus quilts as I see way too many in the Goodwill bins....totally unappreciated and tossed out brand new to Goodwill. ...
Forum: Pictures
09-08-2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,445
Posted By Sam Poodles

LOVE IT...the colors are great and it is also...

LOVE IT...the colors are great and it is also FINISHED!!!! that is the secret, indeed! Congrats. ENJOY
Forum: Pictures
09-01-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,951
Posted By Sam Poodles

Stunning..simply stunning

Stunning..simply stunning
Forum: Links and Resources
09-01-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,757
Posted By Sam Poodles

I have arthritis and had a Go! cutter and did not...

I have arthritis and had a Go! cutter and did not use it as it was very difficult for me. I said to a friend that I would wait a couple of yrs and by that time they would figure out a way to do this...
Forum: Main
08-31-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,075
Posted By Sam Poodles

I use the Fons & Porter larger grip ones...

I use the Fons & Porter larger grip ones (ergonomic) as I have arthritis and cannot easily use the tiny ones.
Forum: Main
08-12-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,767
Posted By Sam Poodles

Oh, sometimes when finished it looks better than...

Oh, sometimes when finished it looks better than you think....also there is a time for almost every quilt for me that I wonder what in the world was I thinking to do this???? Then I trudge through...
Forum: Main
08-12-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,075
Posted By Sam Poodles

That looks like a Featherweight....I have 3 and...

That looks like a Featherweight....I have 3 and love therm! LOVE YOUR LONE STAR....the fabrics are fabulous
Forum: Main
10-06-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By Sam Poodles

You usually add to the length...10 to 15 " but...

You usually add to the length...10 to 15 " but you can simply measure from a few inches under the pillow and up over and down on the pillow on your bed to know what length to add. If your question...
Forum: Main
04-12-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,162
Posted By Sam Poodles

Chiming in that I also am sad that you do not...

Chiming in that I also am sad that you do not value your time and skill set enough to charge for it.
I give quilts as gifts only and that way I decide what to make, who's been naughty or nice,...
Forum: Main
04-04-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,196
Posted By Sam Poodles

Reading suggestions...and all good but did NOT...

Reading suggestions...and all good but did NOT work for me...I used blue chalk pounce and it did NOT come out. The company making the pounce/chalk suggested using vinegar which set the blue dye even...
Forum: Pictures
03-31-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,381
Posted By Sam Poodles

Well...I feel like a SLOTH! Good job,...

Well...I feel like a SLOTH! Good job, Girl!!!!!! I'm impressed!
Forum: Links and Resources
03-31-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By Sam Poodles

Thanks sooo much for sharing!

Thanks sooo much for sharing!
Forum: Main
03-31-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,383
Posted By Sam Poodles

All the shows in my area have categories for...

All the shows in my area have categories for "quilting done by others"...I machine piece and have the quilting done by a professional long arm quilter. I was having to pay for a binding to be...
Forum: Main
03-25-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,239
Posted By Sam Poodles

I am a fan of Best Press, but recently found a...

I am a fan of Best Press, but recently found a wonderful spray starch at a grocery outlet...it's cheap, not any name brand and I can DROWN the fabric and there is no "starch dandruff" (love that...
Forum: Main
03-08-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,550
Posted By Sam Poodles

Double eeeewwwww!!! I would not go back to that...

Double eeeewwwww!!! I would not go back to that store. I called a couple of shops here and they had NEVER had such things. I even called a shop I used to go to in FL and asked them....
I no...
Forum: Main
03-08-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,985
Posted By Sam Poodles

Flannel sheets are usually pretty good....I try...

Flannel sheets are usually pretty good....I try to watch the sales at the end of winter and get the twin size....very economical for charity baby quilts and so far they have worn very well. I'll...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-08-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
Posted By Sam Poodles

I have two white and a black Centenial one. I...

I have two white and a black Centenial one. I love them! I live in an area where there are groups of Featherweight fans, etc. and the prices are usually high market and they sell quickly...for $300...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,896
Posted By Sam Poodles

I think all but one quilt I've made have involved...

I think all but one quilt I've made have involved this stage....absolutely loathing doing the last little bit. It would help if I would make something other than K and Q bed quilts but the last baby...
Forum: Pictures
03-03-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,530
Posted By Sam Poodles

What a cute quilt and to make it on such short...

What a cute quilt and to make it on such short notice gives you more stars! I'm sure the new mom appreciates it....now, she probably needs some Valium next!! I can't imagine having 3 wks notice on...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,526
Posted By Sam Poodles

Thank you ALL for taking the time to help me out...

Thank you ALL for taking the time to help me out here!
I truly appreciate it and will practice all!!!
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,119
Posted By Sam Poodles

The clover pins come in 2 lengths. They are so...

The clover pins come in 2 lengths. They are so fine, you'll feel like those flower head pins and all others are like SPEARS after you use them. I can't imagine using anything else now. Mine have...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By Sam Poodles

Yep... I have featherweights, a Baby Lock, 2...

Yep... I have featherweights, a Baby Lock, 2 Vikings and a Singer. I use my least expensive machine the most it seems....my little $150 Baby Lock quilts baby quilts, does utility sewing and is...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,301
Posted By Sam Poodles

I did the glue also after reading the posts! I...

I did the glue also after reading the posts! I will never be without washable school glue again. HOWEVER, if you are like me and think MORE IS BETTER, control yourself. I made mine too thick w/...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,526
Posted By Sam Poodles

Binding by machine question...need tips/help

I have some hand issues and cannot hold a needle. I just saw on another thread machine binding that was great.
I was paying to have binding done but recently tried a couple of methods on baby...
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