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Forum: Mission: Organization
04-29-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,395
Posted By Fortyniner

That sounds like an easy method. Thanks for your...

That sounds like an easy method. Thanks for your response.
Forum: Mission: Organization
04-28-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,395
Posted By Fortyniner

Labeling Fabric Yardage

I have been refolding my stash and wanted to mark each piece with the yardage. I started out using return address label stickers but they are coming off easily. Has anyone used a sticker that stays...
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,546
Posted By Fortyniner

Thank you all. I have decided to go with the...

Thank you all. I have decided to go with the board at Walmart. I sure do appreciate you, pattypurple, for actually taking the time to measure your ironing board for me. My old ironing board, which...
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,546
Posted By Fortyniner

I agree with you, dunster. It does some more...

I agree with you, dunster. It does some more oval than square. That was one of my major concerns-other than the orange color. LOL.
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,546
Posted By Fortyniner

Oh, thank you, pattypurple. That is an excellent...

Oh, thank you, pattypurple. That is an excellent choice.
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,546
Posted By Fortyniner

Smile Ironing Board Dilemma

I need help with finding a new ironing board, and thought you wonderful ladies on the Board would be the best people to ask. I bought a wonderful strong ironing board at a thrift store several years...
Forum: Main
01-02-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By Fortyniner

Brother CutnScan

I see that Joanns Fabric now has a Brother CutnScan on their web site for $449. I wondered if anyone on the Board has used it and their experience with it.
Forum: Main
08-22-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,112
Posted By Fortyniner

Well, I use a 1/4" foot. Anything I tape on has...

Well, I use a 1/4" foot. Anything I tape on has to come off whenever I change my bobbin. So I would have to re-measure and test it again every time. I am envious of the Brother and Baby Lock...
Forum: Main
08-22-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,112
Posted By Fortyniner

Have you used the PAL (Perfect Alignment Laser) as a seam guide??

I see Craftsy has the PAL on sale for $34.99. It's mostly sold as a cross hair laser to center embroidery, which I don't do. I was interested in whether or not it would work well as a seam guide...
Forum: Main
07-16-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,807
Posted By Fortyniner

Oh, goodness. Put that aqua back in. It really...

Oh, goodness. Put that aqua back in. It really makes it pop.
Forum: Main
07-16-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By Fortyniner

Twinkie, did you use hot water when you rewashed...

Twinkie, did you use hot water when you rewashed it?
Forum: Main
07-14-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By Fortyniner

Kinda sick.....is it totally ruined?

Thank all of you for your suggestions. The top didn't ravel and it was finished. I use a smaller stitch setting (1.8) which may have saved me. I also used the gentle cycle which doesn't agitate...
Forum: Main
07-14-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By Fortyniner

If I rewash the quilt top, should I also use...

If I rewash the quilt top, should I also use Synthrapol? Should I wash in cold, warm or hot water with the color catchers?
Forum: Main
07-14-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By Fortyniner

Kinda Sick... Is it ruined??

Prism99, some of the other fabrics bled onto the yellow. I tried to attach a pic but had all kinds of trouble. I resized the pics and they still wouldn't load. And they were jpeg files.
Forum: Main
07-14-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,634
Posted By Fortyniner

Kinda sick....is it totally ruined?????

I have been working for months and spent hundreds on a quilt top for my nephew's wedding using batiks. Unfortunately, there was a pet accident and the top needed to be washed. I prewash all...
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 21,969
Posted By Fortyniner

Beautiful quilts and so inspiring. Thanks so...

Beautiful quilts and so inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing. I fell in love with the one on message #13 which won a blue ribbon. I like the layout and the different blocks. Love sampler quits. ...
Forum: Main
03-16-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Fortyniner

Thanks, Granny Dwynn, I re-measured, not...

Thanks, Granny Dwynn, I re-measured, not measuring at the end. I must have been stretching the ends too much. It is now much closer and I feel better. I am so glad you experienced quilters are so...
Forum: Main
03-16-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,041
Posted By Fortyniner

You won't regret your purchase. I have the...

You won't regret your purchase. I have the Symphony and love it. I fell in love with it at a quilt store too. I love the auto threader,and the push buttons for cutting thread and lifting the...
Forum: Main
03-16-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Fortyniner

Help!! Measuring Border for Out of Square Quilt

Help!! I am at the point of adding borders for a quilt set on the diagonal. The middle measures 85" and the sides are 88-89". I am inclined to go with the middle measurement, but that is a big...
Forum: Main
11-04-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,480
Posted By Fortyniner

I second carolynjo's recommendation. It is a...

I second carolynjo's recommendation. It is a pretty complete reference for a new quilter. I have purchased several books for beginners and this is by far the best I found. I purchase used books...
Forum: Main
09-16-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,245
Posted By Fortyniner

Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. I was...

Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. I was a little worried that it was too bright, but it appears some of you share my love of "brights." The block is one of 12 in a sampler quilt pattern, so...
Forum: Main
09-13-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,024
Posted By Fortyniner

This is a wonderful thread. I really enjoyed...

This is a wonderful thread. I really enjoyed reading everyone's stories of how they got started making quilts and just had to add my own. I just started last fall, when my 84-year old mom wanted to...
Forum: Main
09-13-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,245
Posted By Fortyniner

Thanks for the compliments, toverly and tessagin....

Thanks for the compliments, toverly and tessagin. I worried the colors were too bright, but I traveled down to Covington, Va and went crazy at the batiks store with the website batiks.com. They had...
Forum: Main
09-13-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,466
Posted By Fortyniner

I use a glue stick by Fons and Porter and I...

I use a glue stick by Fons and Porter and I really love it. The Elmers was a little too messy for me. Here is a link to see the pen....
Forum: Main
09-13-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,245
Posted By Fortyniner

What order do you use in sewing the pieces in a block?

Do you have an order you use when sewing pieces of a block together? I am on my second quilt and I am struggling with the best way to put together lots of pieces in a quilt block. My first pattern...
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