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05-17-2010, 07:42 AM
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Posted By Clothfiend

I don't either. This is probably because mature...

I don't either. This is probably because mature behavior was always expected of me. I never remember being frivolous about anything.
05-17-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,345
Posted By Clothfiend

I would have completed my college degree when I...

I would have completed my college degree when I returned to school in my 30's. With four kids, a part time job, and an old-fashioned dh, I finally ran out of steam. Looking back, it would have...
Forum: Pictures
04-08-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,999
Posted By Clothfiend

Just gorgeous! I made one 12 years ago for...

Just gorgeous! I made one 12 years ago for oldest son and his wife's tenth anniversary. Made two more after that. I loved the process and how it lends itself to whatever you want it to look like.
04-07-2010, 05:47 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 11,363
Posted By Clothfiend

Why not try just a temporary color (I do mine...

Why not try just a temporary color (I do mine myself). If you can't find a color you want, you can mix those temporary colors together just as the hairdresser does. If you don't like the results,...
04-06-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 11,363
Posted By Clothfiend

Hi Yours, I am the same age as you are and...

Hi Yours,

I am the same age as you are and don't have a lot of gray, but what I do have is in front of my ear on one side of my head, and only some in front of the ear on the other side of my face...
Forum: Main
03-14-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,523
Posted By Clothfiend

Awesome, Michael. Just awesome! How smart of...

Awesome, Michael. Just awesome! How smart of you to know where to go to find what you need. I can't wait to see what you do with this windfall. I know it will be spectacular!
Forum: Main
03-11-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,874
Posted By Clothfiend

If you've always sewn as well as quilted, the...

If you've always sewn as well as quilted, the family will still ask you to mend, sew on buttons, etc. as if this process requires no effort, nevermind time. At this stage in my life, when my family...
Forum: Main
03-05-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,630
Posted By Clothfiend

I have a Phaff 1473 that is 21 years old, a Juki...

I have a Phaff 1473 that is 21 years old, a Juki 98E, a New Home Travel Mate (circa 1994) and a Janome 6500. I love all these machines, but would not buy a Phaff now because they are not made as...
Forum: Main
02-26-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,689
Posted By Clothfiend

Finding a sewing machine dealer who is very...

Finding a sewing machine dealer who is very knowledgeable about every model he/she sells is a dying profession. I have given up and buy my machines on-line and take all of them to one place to be...
Forum: Pictures
02-26-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,231
Posted By Clothfiend

This is absolutely the cutest quilt ever. I love...

This is absolutely the cutest quilt ever. I love it!
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,310
Posted By Clothfiend

Deb, The pattern is from the 2000 May/June...

Deb,
The pattern is from the 2000 May/June issue of Quiltmaker.
02-22-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,652
Posted By Clothfiend

Ah, come on - you just gotta have something to...

Ah, come on - you just gotta have something to add:) :)
02-22-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,652
Posted By Clothfiend

[What I want to know is, how old do you have to...

[What I want to know is, how old do you have to be before the leg and pit hair eases up? I'm 50 now.[/quote]

Oh, about another 8-10 years give or take.

Also, I've been waiting for several years...
02-22-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,043
Posted By Clothfiend

I'm still laughing out loud about the butter...

I'm still laughing out loud about the butter holder..OMG is that funny! However, I resemble her comment.
02-22-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,652
Posted By Clothfiend

Listen ladies, if you live long enough you won't...

Listen ladies, if you live long enough you won't have to shave your legs. The hair stops growing except for an occasional sprout here and there. :):):)
02-22-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,071
Posted By Clothfiend

I'm on a 30 day diet and so far I've lost 20...

I'm on a 30 day diet and so far I've lost 20 days.:)
Forum: Pictures
02-22-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,274
Posted By Clothfiend

Mike, I've been making quilts for 20 years...

Mike,

I've been making quilts for 20 years and I swear the ditch still moves when I try to sew in it. Your first effort is outstanding!
Forum: Main
02-21-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By Clothfiend

I used Organ Needles, primarily size 16, when I...

I used Organ Needles, primarily size 16, when I used my Juki on my quilting frame. I actually had two Juki 98E's, one that I used to sew with, and the other stayed on the quilting frame. I also...
Forum: Main
02-20-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By Clothfiend

I have the same machine. Suggest you rethread...

I have the same machine. Suggest you rethread the top thread, and then remove bobbin and do the same. When this happened to me, it was usually the top thread that had come out of its thread path at...
Forum: Pictures
02-20-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,310
Posted By Clothfiend

I don't care much for paper piecing either, but...

I don't care much for paper piecing either, but there are some really great patterns out there for this method, so periodically I MAKE myself do it just so I can have the finished results.
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Forum: Pictures
02-20-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,310
Posted By Clothfiend

Our guild is having a nutritionist come give a...

Our guild is having a nutritionist come give a lecture in April. She normally charges a fee for her lectures, but is doing it pro bono for us. So, I made her the attached as a Thank You gift. It's...
02-17-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,781
Posted By Clothfiend

Crafty - It's just hubby and I as well (not to...

Crafty - It's just hubby and I as well (not to mention our critters) but he can find stuff I think I've really hidden well - especially if it's snacky or sweet. Last week he ate a whole half gallon...
02-17-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Hi,
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Posted By Clothfiend

Welcome from sunny, but not so warm, Florida.

Welcome from sunny, but not so warm, Florida.
02-17-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,054
Posted By Clothfiend

Welcome from Florida - not such a warm spot right...

Welcome from Florida - not such a warm spot right now!
02-17-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,480
Posted By Clothfiend

Welcome from Florida (which isn't too warm now)....

Welcome from Florida (which isn't too warm now). I teach sewing, quilting, crocheting, etc. and love it. I receive such positive feedback from my students. They just love to learn handwork of most...
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