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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-28-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,570
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I still darn winter socks, but do it by machine...

I still darn winter socks, but do it by machine now. I darn once. If more holes develop, I throw them because they are too worn out. Yes, I do repair clothing worn by family members including...
Forum: Main
11-16-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,261
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I buy most of my fabric from quilt shops - both...

I buy most of my fabric from quilt shops - both near home and online. I don't ordinarily make 'gift quilts' any longer except for young members of my extended family. They often get non-quilt shop...
Forum: Main
11-04-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,267
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I just assign myself to work on it for one hour...

I just assign myself to work on it for one hour every day (or every other day). Then it gets done. It might get done later than originally planned, but it won't be undone forever. This is different...
Forum: Main
11-01-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,361
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I've only removed a couple of rulers from my...

I've only removed a couple of rulers from my collection because I didn't use them and my sister took them and uses them in her sewing (she doesn't quilt). When I replace a ruler, it's because it is...
Forum: Main
11-01-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,534
Posted By IAmCatOwned

When the fabric keeps tearing is when I get rid...

When the fabric keeps tearing is when I get rid of it. With my great-grandmother's quilts - I took out a 2 foot section plus enough binding to make a small example block and then just tossed it into...
Forum: Main
10-28-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,835
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Do whatever you want, but just do it...

Do whatever you want, but just do it consistently. Having half your stash washed and the other half unwashed will result in problems when you forget whether washed or not.

I don't prewash unless...
Forum: Mission: Organization
10-28-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,815
Posted By IAmCatOwned

It's a great idea, but you just want to be sure...

It's a great idea, but you just want to be sure that it can't be mistaken by other family members as actual trash. Sometimes you get helpers and there you are - scraps are lost!!

I just have a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-28-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,117
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Kassaundra, that top quilt is marvelous! I love...

Kassaundra, that top quilt is marvelous! I love how your quilting accentuates the blocks! Also such a clever way to include the blocks that were left over. I will do that next time!

I love swaps...
Forum: Main
10-28-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,081
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Yes, but I choose not to give up my rights and be...

Yes, but I choose not to give up my rights and be bullied. Lawyers deliberately send out stuff on the hope that you will be intimidated, even if what they claim is incorrect.
Forum: Main
10-27-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,081
Posted By IAmCatOwned

You can look to this link ...

You can look to this link (http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/LicensedFabric.shtml)to figure it out in your situation. I continued to sell my Disney licensed stuff on Ebay because of...
Forum: Main
10-27-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,025
Posted By IAmCatOwned

So sorry for your loss. I say use them until...

So sorry for your loss. I say use them until they are falling apart. The two quilts made by my great-grandmother (in the late 40s) were falling apart and unusable. I took a good photo of each, took...
Forum: Main
10-13-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,711
Posted By IAmCatOwned

You can minimize fraying by just washing in the...

You can minimize fraying by just washing in the shortest cycle. On my machine, that's the delicate cycle. I get hardly any strings since I switched to doing that. Any bleeding will take place...
Forum: Main
10-01-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,197
Posted By IAmCatOwned

When one of my local quilting shops closed, I...

When one of my local quilting shops closed, I could no longer get Quilter's Dream on a roll. If I know I'm going to get several bed quilts done, I can order an entire roll. Right now, though, I just...
Forum: Main
09-26-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,879
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Chem, I don't prewash MOST things, BUT,...

Chem, I don't prewash MOST things, BUT, eventually it will happen. One piece of fabric will leak dye and then you will get mad and go back to prewashing for awhile anyway. I only buy quiltshop...
Forum: Main
09-16-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,421
Posted By IAmCatOwned

First pilling - It's impossible to know if a...

First pilling - It's impossible to know if a flannel is going to pill or not. It happens more often with cheap fabrics, but it also happens with quilt shop fabrics. I just use flannel on really...
Forum: Main
09-16-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,332
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Depends on how much thread you have. I have 2...

Depends on how much thread you have. I have 2 plastic container carry boxes (Joann's) to keep all my thread. Keeps it dust free. Some specialty threads are kept in ziplocks in an open box. Some...
Forum: Main
09-16-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,871
Posted By IAmCatOwned

For a Warm quilt, I use Quilters Dream Poly. For...

For a Warm quilt, I use Quilters Dream Poly. For any other I typically use Warm and Natural. I have used some other poly blends like Hobbs and been happy with the results after years if use.

If...
Forum: Main
09-03-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,115
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I use low heat for everything except towels. ...

I use low heat for everything except towels. Less harsh on fabrics of any kind.
Forum: Main
09-02-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,649
Posted By IAmCatOwned

It depends a bit on what it is I am quilting but...

It depends a bit on what it is I am quilting but I usually start at one end and work to the other end instead of inside to outside. I am not trying to win awards - I don't see well enough to do very...
Forum: Main
09-01-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,785
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I just buy rulers as I need them. Yes, they are...

I just buy rulers as I need them. Yes, they are expensive, but they are incredible time savers. I just did other projects until my budget allowed me to buy another ruler. The delay also helped me...
Forum: Main
09-01-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,321
Posted By IAmCatOwned

Crispy, if you have no plans for using 2 inch...

Crispy, if you have no plans for using 2 inch strips for another project, I would keep anything under 2.5 to 1 inch. wide for strippy quilt. I agree that you want to store it in such a way to...
Forum: Main
08-30-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,749
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I use it for piecing as well. Works great and...

I use it for piecing as well. Works great and uses it up right away so that the bobbin can go back into circulation. Tropit, while I haven't done much quilting recently due to family medical...
Forum: Main
08-30-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,749
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I use it for piecing as well. Works great and...

I use it for piecing as well. Works great and uses it up right away so that the bobbin can go back into circulation.
Forum: Main
08-28-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
Posted By IAmCatOwned

I don't let stash decide what I'm going to make...

I don't let stash decide what I'm going to make because most of what I have is not background fabric. So, if I'm going to do a scrappy quilt, I have to buy a background that works with the...
Forum: Mission: Organization
08-12-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,279
Posted By IAmCatOwned

My sister lives in a tiny house. She has a bench...

My sister lives in a tiny house. She has a bench seat to store them. She lined the inside to protect the quilts. Mine are folded up on shelves. There isn't anyplace I can store them out of light...
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