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Forum: Main
04-29-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By Patches1900

I was recently checking Pinterest for quick and...

I was recently checking Pinterest for quick and easy kids quilt patterns when I saw a reference to "crinkle cotton" with (I think) flannel in making receiving blankets. Your post piqued my interest...
Forum: Main
04-29-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,615
Posted By Patches1900

I've used many low loft cotton and blends (mostly...

I've used many low loft cotton and blends (mostly left over from quilts) but also like the Thermore Ultra-thin poly as well - also great for coasters & mug-rugs.
Forum: Main
04-25-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By Patches1900

Off-center log cabin I think. Makes me want to...

Off-center log cabin I think. Makes me want to play in my batiks!
Forum: Main
04-22-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,627
Posted By Patches1900

I'll confess I am a "ripper" too. I like to take...

I'll confess I am a "ripper" too. I like to take an extra wide seam when piecing long lengths of backing fabric (1/2 inch) so don't usually have to trim off the distorted edges. For borders I just...
Forum: Main
04-22-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Patches1900

Reminds me of Weathervane block.

Reminds me of Weathervane block.
Forum: Main
04-06-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,508
Posted By Patches1900

I have made lots of scrap quilts over last 28...

I have made lots of scrap quilts over last 28 years and don't do a lot of repeats except for log cabins, have to agree it is my favorite stash buster! I also like other traditional patterns like 9...
Forum: Main
03-10-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,410
Posted By Patches1900

I am a fan of Mountain Mist Cream Rose 100%...

I am a fan of Mountain Mist Cream Rose 100% cotton batting for my quilts. Strong, light- weight, machine/hand quilts like a dream, affordable (queen is $20.99 on sale at JoAnn's right now), beautiful...
Forum: Pictures
03-06-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,858
Posted By Patches1900

Very nice - love your colors!

Very nice - love your colors!
Forum: Main
12-14-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,219
Posted By Patches1900

I had a grandmother who knit and crocheted...

I had a grandmother who knit and crocheted mittens, hats and the occasional afghan but first exposure to quilts occurred when I was in my mid-teens. My family lost our house to fire in the early...
Forum: Main
12-06-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,130
Posted By Patches1900

I still like to tie a quilt occasionally - an...

I still like to tie a quilt occasionally - an excuse to use a medium or high loft batt which makes them so cozy and to use up some embroidery floss I have collected. Lots of older quilts were tied...
Forum: Main
11-30-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,754
Posted By Patches1900

I did the same as GingerK - have had that Walmart...

I did the same as GingerK - have had that Walmart ironing board for many years, maybe 15 or more.

Finding an affordable wide ironing board cover that lasted more than 6 months proved more...
Forum: Main
11-23-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,242
Posted By Patches1900

I agree that quilter's dream is great, as well. ...

I agree that quilter's dream is great, as well. I also very much like Mountain Mist Cream Rose (carried by JoAnn Fabrics) which is needle punched 100% cotton, less pricey than many other batts,...
Forum: Main
11-22-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,427
Posted By Patches1900

I have good harp space on my Janome Horizon and...

I have good harp space on my Janome Horizon and have successfully FMQ'd a number of queen sized quilts on it. That said, I have since done several in sections and really like it. I separately...
Forum: Main
11-16-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,392
Posted By Patches1900

I have a Viking Platinum 750 that is stored in...

I have a Viking Platinum 750 that is stored in its storage case from Sept. thru May every winter in an unheated camp in Maine (while we are in the south) and a Janome Horizon 7700 QCP that stays at...
Forum: Main
04-16-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,299
Posted By Patches1900

I have had 2 sizes of Quilter's Rule rulers that...

I have had 2 sizes of Quilter's Rule rulers that I love(d). One was 6.5 X 14" which I got when I first started quilting in the 90's and which I literally wore out a number of years ago - I don't...
Forum: Main
04-16-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,017
Posted By Patches1900

I buy the concentrated starch and mix my own -...

I buy the concentrated starch and mix my own - brands I have used are Linit and Sta-Flo; there are probably others. Most major grocery stores and Wal-mart normally carry at least one brand. Very...
Forum: Main
04-10-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By Patches1900

Sounds very much like my fav Hobbs Thermore -...

Sounds very much like my fav Hobbs Thermore - good to know JoAnn has something similar I can try so thanks for this info!
Forum: Main
04-10-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By Patches1900

Great idea! I like upcycling 100% cotton...

Great idea! I like upcycling 100% cotton tablecloths by making kitchen towels from the good parts, the adding my own applique. Waste not - want not; it's what I learned growing up.
Forum: Main
04-10-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By Patches1900

Although I often use warm and natural as ckcowl...

Although I often use warm and natural as ckcowl does, I have also used 80/20 as Tartan does (all leftover from larger projects) with good results, I have also bought Hobbs Thermore specifically for...
Forum: Main
04-07-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,209
Posted By Patches1900

Just Me's suggestion is a good one - love, love,...

Just Me's suggestion is a good one - love, love, love my Janome 7700 for reasons too numerous to list here.
Forum: Main
04-07-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By Patches1900

You should plan a trip to a Marden's Surplus &...

You should plan a trip to a Marden's Surplus & Salvage or Marden's Discount stores in Maine - they have 14 locations in the state including several in southern Maine (Sanford, Portland) and I believe...
Forum: Main
03-15-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By Patches1900

No experience with Blitsy but that price is good....

No experience with Blitsy but that price is good. Herrschners carries DMC size 3 perle/pearl cotton in 294 colors but is $1.69 per 16.4 yard skein. I haven't ordered lately but they've been in...
Forum: Main
02-29-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,212
Posted By Patches1900

I also have a Janome Horizon (love it) and was...

I also have a Janome Horizon (love it) and was advised when purchasing it several years ago put a single drop of machine oil in the small hole beneath the bobbin casing every time I remove it to...
Forum: Main
02-20-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,403
Posted By Patches1900

I'm quite happy with a Black & Decker Digital...

I'm quite happy with a Black & Decker Digital Advantage DH got for me a couple years ago. I'd guess he paid in the $40 range. Like it way better than I ever did the one Rowenta I owned. It heats...
Forum: Main
01-14-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,715
Posted By Patches1900

I like Hobbs Thermore ultra-thin polyester...

I like Hobbs Thermore ultra-thin polyester batting. Great for placemats and coasters and table runners. Not sure if you can get it at JoAnn though they do carry some Hobbs products. I think I got...
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