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Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-13-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By Novice.for.now

Thanks for that search suggestion. I also have a...

Thanks for that search suggestion. I also have a tendency to go overboard do I sometimes put items in my shopping cart and go back a few hours/days later to see if I really “need” those items. I’ve...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-13-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By Novice.for.now

?Stabilizer for Machine Embroidering?

I just purchased a used Bernina embroidery machine (a starter level machine). I am looking at the embroidery thread on Wawak. I love their regular sewing thread so was starting there for this type of...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-27-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,943
Posted By Novice.for.now

I make about all my clothes. I seldom find...

I make about all my clothes. I seldom find something that 1) I like the fabric, 2) I like the pattern, and 3) I can afford. I guess I’m picky. I save some of my good quality quilt cotton (purchased...
Forum: Pictures
03-25-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,357
Posted By Novice.for.now

I just purchased that pattern and a jelly roll of...

I just purchased that pattern and a jelly roll of light neutral colors. I will pair the jelly with a cream solid and make this for my daughter-in-law who prefers soft and subtle colors. When I saw...
Forum: Recipes
03-25-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By Novice.for.now

I have had many compliments on my shortbread...

I have had many compliments on my shortbread cookies to which I have added finely minced fresh rosemary and lemon zest. That is really good with coffee.
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-21-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,273
Views: 268,923
Posted By Novice.for.now

Grann of 6: I too have gotten lost from the herd....

Grann of 6: I too have gotten lost from the herd. I haven’t “officially” joined this group but have been edging closer. Until now. This last three weeks has been lethal to my resolve. I have added...
Forum: Pictures
03-21-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Posted By Novice.for.now

I absolutely love that pattern. You are doing a...

I absolutely love that pattern. You are doing a great job with it! I am a strictly amateur quilter so am sticking to simple patterns using really cute fabric. ....I ordered this pattern because I am...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
01-19-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By Novice.for.now

I don’t know the dates you will be in California,...

I don’t know the dates you will be in California, nor what part of that big state. BUT, there is a big beautiful quilt show in Santa Clara on October 15-18. It is the Pacific International Quilt...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-03-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,573
Posted By Novice.for.now

If you feel comfortable ordering fabric without...

If you feel comfortable ordering fabric without feeling it, this is a wonderful site. Great service and fabric, good prices!

Califabrics.com.
Forum: Pictures
05-23-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,215
Posted By Novice.for.now

The photo of your quilt proves how much I have to...

The photo of your quilt proves how much I have to learn about color choices. I enlarged the photo of the block and, honestly, I would never have put those fabrics together. BUT then I looked st the...
Forum: Pictures
12-29-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,724
Posted By Novice.for.now

LOL! Your two least favorites are my two...

LOL! Your two least favorites are my two favorites! Honestly this is the first bear paw quilt that I liked! That is why there are so many quilt patterns...everyone likes different things. Keep...
Forum: Main
12-29-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,102
Posted By Novice.for.now

My list for 2019: 7 twin sized quilts for...

My list for 2019:
7 twin sized quilts for immediate family and a dear friend
1 quilt (size unknown) for me made of my late husband’s shirts
New clothes for me

My world has changed drastically...
Forum: Main
10-03-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By Novice.for.now

Thank you so much for the excellent tips and...

Thank you so much for the excellent tips and suggestions. You have helped me as I plan my day. Yes, just one day. I feel that I will be so overwhelmed that my head would “explode” if I tried for...
Forum: Main
09-29-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By Novice.for.now

Pacific International Quilt Festival

People, I would like some tips and advice. I am a very amateur quilter. For the first time I have the opportunity to attend a huge quilt show. I am limited on my ability to walk long distances or...
Forum: Main
05-14-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,366
Posted By Novice.for.now

I made a play may for each grandson. One was...

I made a play may for each grandson. One was train theme and the other was cars. For a "batting," I used something unconventional. I used 100% cotton mattress pads. Why? Because I wanted more...
Forum: Pictures
01-31-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,449
Posted By Novice.for.now

Due to the traditional name being seen as bad,...

Due to the traditional name being seen as bad, over here in the USA that plant is being called canola. I believe that the canola name started in Canada for a specific type of rape seed but now seems...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-24-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,297
Posted By Novice.for.now

Please, what are the dimensions of that beautiful...

Please, what are the dimensions of that beautiful room? I have to redo my room and struggle with visualizing what I want. Thanks for any advice and the dimensions.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-09-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,677
Posted By Novice.for.now

Oh, my girl, you are not the only one struggling...

Oh, my girl, you are not the only one struggling to move ahead. I spent the last two weeks in December with family in California (wonderful visit) but came back with a bad cold. So I've done nothing...
Forum: Main
11-19-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,727
Posted By Novice.for.now

As you see from the comments, everyone has...

As you see from the comments, everyone has different taste and eye for color. It is a nice quilt but for me, I think I would like it better if there were an accent color. I don't know but maybe a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-08-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,788
Posted By Novice.for.now

I did not get the pedestals and am fine with...

I did not get the pedestals and am fine with that. Too pricey and they would have been a problem with the overhead cabinets. I'm over 60 but am managing fine. I sometimes use a tool that the disabled...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-15-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,777
Posted By Novice.for.now

The tech support people at my work place (a large...

The tech support people at my work place (a large university) told us NOT to download it. All new releases seem to have glitches that cause problems when first released. We were advised to wait a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-14-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,642
Posted By Novice.for.now

Folks, here is what I use for shelf and drawer...

Folks, here is what I use for shelf and drawer liner. I go to the discount bin for a heavily discounted roll of orphan pre-pasted wall paper - in vinyl! Follow the instructions for hanging on the...
Forum: Pictures
06-14-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,087
Posted By Novice.for.now

That pattern has never been a favorite of mine....

That pattern has never been a favorite of mine. But your version is great! The blocks now look like big flowers! Thank you so much for posting this.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-30-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,932
Posted By Novice.for.now

Showing my age here: Putt putt, to the Pizza...

Showing my age here:
Putt putt, to the Pizza Hut
Timex, takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'
Sorry Charlie. (Starkist tuna)
Forum: Pictures
05-15-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,715
Posted By Novice.for.now

I love it! You did a great job!

I love it! You did a great job!
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