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    Forum: Main
    12-04-2023, 04:39 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,365
    Posted By megs0863

    When piecing, I generally like a smaller stitch...

    When piecing, I generally like a smaller stitch length like a 2 to prevent unraveling on the ends and for better hold. Since I quilt mostly with batiks, my Coronet seems to prefer a size 16 needle. I...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2022, 03:33 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 4,145
    Posted By megs0863

    Be careful with the red markers. I just...

    Be careful with the red markers. I just embroidered names on towels last week and marked the center of the towels with a red marker. The tiny red dot did not come out even with hand washing and...
    Forum: Main
    09-13-2016, 11:49 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 17,680
    Posted By megs0863

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe28kZLv78 ...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe28kZLv78
    Thought this would be cool if you want a lofty quilt.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2016, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 8,516
    Posted By megs0863

    That's about as frustrating as experiencing...

    That's about as frustrating as experiencing twice over the years of seeing two near mint condition featherweights listed for $50 on Craigslist. By the time I saw the ads and called, GONE!.
    Forum: Pictures
    07-28-2016, 03:11 AM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 5,886
    Posted By megs0863

    Looks great!

    Looks great!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-25-2016, 02:39 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 3,881
    Posted By megs0863

    It's ironic how things come around full circle....

    It's ironic how things come around full circle. I've got a machine to do just about any kind of sewing project and guess what sits out and gets used the most? My vintage Singer 301. Second most...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2016, 02:25 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,391
    Posted By megs0863

    Just a thought, what about not using batting but...

    Just a thought, what about not using batting but a thin layer of washed muslim or preshrunk flannel in between? Maybe just use a backing like fleece/minky and forget the batting altogether if you are...
    Forum: Recipes
    06-29-2016, 03:38 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,118
    Posted By megs0863

    Make ahead some cream puffs. Stuff with your...

    Make ahead some cream puffs. Stuff with your favorite ice cream and and for aesthetics, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top with a drizzle of some homemade chocolate syrup (Google Hershey recipes,...
    Forum: Recipes
    06-27-2016, 02:58 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,318
    Posted By megs0863

    Been making potato salad this way for years. My...

    Been making potato salad this way for years. My German MIL taught me to add Italian dressing (Use Seven Seas from dry mix as directed along with a tablespoon of sugar and shake well in the dressing...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-12-2015, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,863
    Posted By megs0863

    I have been doing granny squares for over 30...

    I have been doing granny squares for over 30 years. I leave a long tail and when I crochet the squares together, I make sure to align the tails together and tie them into a small tight knot. I then...
    Forum: Main
    07-09-2015, 02:43 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 8,600
    Posted By megs0863

    Cubes and Storm at Sea are just a few of my...

    Cubes and Storm at Sea are just a few of my favorites.
    Forum: Main
    06-28-2014, 04:13 AM
    Replies: 96
    Views: 6,708
    Posted By megs0863

    I started making clothes for myself at about 12...

    I started making clothes for myself at about 12 or 13 years old. I asked the lady next door who was a retired seamstress to show me how to read and cut out a pattern. Haven't stopped sewing since. I...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-07-2013, 04:23 AM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 6,692
    Posted By megs0863

    Hi: I was volunteering at the Hudson Valley ASG...

    Hi: I was volunteering at the Hudson Valley ASG booth at the fair and saw your lovely quilts. Congratulations. They were beautiful!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-28-2013, 03:29 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 13,872
    Posted By megs0863

    We used to sing, "Miss Lucy had a baby, she named...

    We used to sing, "Miss Lucy had a baby, she named him Tiny Tim. She put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim. He drank up all the water, he ate up all the soap, he tried to eat the bathtub, but...
    Forum: Recipes
    08-07-2013, 08:06 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,508
    Posted By megs0863

    In a pinch, I just fill the puffs with a good...

    In a pinch, I just fill the puffs with a good (lowfat, if you prefer) ice cream and everyone loves them. Drizzle with a little chocolate syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar on top right before serving...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-24-2013, 08:45 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,453
    Posted By megs0863

    Love it! Would love to try that someday.

    Love it! Would love to try that someday.
    Forum: Main
    07-23-2013, 09:24 AM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 8,437
    Posted By megs0863

    I enjoy crazy quilting cause there is less...

    I enjoy crazy quilting cause there is less worrying about accuracy. I have found using an old singer magnet found in the draw of my old 301 desk is very useful to guiding the fabric to line up to the...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-21-2013, 07:20 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 6,582
    Posted By megs0863

    Can't get thread for that price. Enjoy.

    Can't get thread for that price. Enjoy.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-09-2013, 02:53 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 3,896
    Posted By megs0863

    I can't tell you all how many of these ruffled...

    I can't tell you all how many of these ruffled scarves I've made and given away to friends and co-workers. I think the knitted ones take longer to make (about 3 hours) but they are more fluffier. I...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-09-2012, 12:23 PM
    Replies: 67
    Views: 7,149
    Posted By megs0863

    Love the colors and design.

    Love the colors and design.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-24-2012, 03:01 PM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 5,526
    Posted By megs0863

    I think you are a Quilting Board celebrity!

    I think you are a Quilting Board celebrity!
    Forum: Pictures
    07-23-2012, 05:10 PM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 7,854
    Posted By megs0863

    Spectacular!

    Spectacular!
    Forum: Pictures
    07-23-2012, 05:08 PM
    Replies: 84
    Views: 8,409
    Posted By megs0863

    Like it. I think baby quilts can be any kind of...

    Like it. I think baby quilts can be any kind of design and color. Kids grow out of the pastels and would love a colorful quilt to carry along into toddler years.
    Forum: Main
    07-23-2012, 05:06 PM
    Replies: 186
    Views: 23,581
    Posted By megs0863

    What about using a flat paint brush to glue...

    What about using a flat paint brush to glue baste? Would that work better? Just wondering. Thank you to all for posting this information as I have 3 quilt tops to finish and now I am feeling a little...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-29-2012, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 7,979
    Posted By megs0863

    Gorgeous quilt and the nice thing about crochet...

    Gorgeous quilt and the nice thing about crochet acrylic quilts is they wear really well. I have baby quilts made 25 years ago, that still look great. I always remember that good deeds bring happiness.
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