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09-30-2014, 12:56 PM
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Self cleaning litter box
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We were given a Litter Maid one for Christmas. ...
We were given a Litter Maid one for Christmas. We love it. Cats love it. It pauses after they use it before cleaning, and has never scared them No problems thus far. Cut down on smell...
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06-12-2013, 05:40 PM
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Snap purse alternative to tape measure
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Cut the solid plastic slats the size of bag top. ...
Cut the solid plastic slats the size of bag top. I cut the ends curved to get rid of sharp corners. Sew a band wide enough to slide the slats into on each side of top of bag. Sew one side of bag...
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06-12-2013, 05:32 PM
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Snap purse alternative to tape measure
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They are small like cosmetic bags, 10 inches...
They are small like cosmetic bags, 10 inches across the top, plus 1/2 inch seam allowances.
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06-08-2013, 08:19 AM
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Snap purse alternative to tape measure
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Snap purse alternative to tape measure
Use plastic mini-blind slats for top of snap purses instead of metal tape measures. Just completed 11 of these with my granddaughter. They were just small bags. We used light weight fabric and it...
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03-17-2013, 04:56 PM
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Trash To Treasure
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Dishwasher in Sewing Room
Purchased a "hook to sink" dishwasher on wheels cheap to have installed as soon as my built -in died. Well, it is still going, but the new one has rolled into the sewing room. It makes a wonderful...
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03-08-2013, 01:07 PM
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Creative Minds...I need you!!!!
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J esus O thers Y ourself
J esus
O thers
Y ourself
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03-08-2013, 01:06 PM
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Creative Minds...I need you!!!!
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You have probably seen J esus but I think...
You have probably seen J esus but I think that says it all. Christmas ornaments take homes with this on them.
O thers
Y...
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03-06-2013, 02:21 PM
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baby quilt ruined after wash
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Duck applique suggestion
I would applique a new duck on good fabric. cut it out near the stitching, and hand stitch it OVER the other applique. No one will ever know. Good luck!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-07-2013, 02:57 PM
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Street Cat Named Bob
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May I recommend Dewey the Library Cat. Can't...
May I recommend Dewey the Library Cat. Can't remember the author, but will always remember the cat!
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02-05-2013, 05:27 PM
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my favorite superbowl commericals
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Love the Farmer
I recognized Paul's voice. I guess I first heard it on the radio about 35 years ago. Daddy was a farmer.
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02-03-2013, 12:25 PM
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My sewing room and refuge!
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Buy more insurance! That room is worth a...
Buy more insurance! That room is worth a fortune! Have fun!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-22-2013, 12:12 PM
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Turned a Baby Bib into an Adult Bib
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Great apron idea, I think. I'm messy. Save my...
Great apron idea, I think. I'm messy. Save my blouses!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-22-2013, 12:09 PM
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Pizza boxes
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overdew
Brought my blocks to quilt in a Johnny's Pizza...
Brought my blocks to quilt in a Johnny's Pizza box and was quickly informed I'd better have pizza next time I brought a box like that in! It is best to disguise the box!
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01-21-2013, 11:43 AM
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Am I the only bare foot quilter out there?
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Warning for bare feet quilters
I did about 6 hours of free motion practice on my old Kenmore without shoes. In the middle of the night I awoke to excruciating pain when my foot tried to stretch out again. Thought I was going to...
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01-19-2013, 08:31 PM
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Why Do You Have More Than One Machine?
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I admit that it is a sickness. I have (1)...
I admit that it is a sickness. I have (1) Mamaw's treadle, (2) Mama's Singer bullet shuttle electric, (3) 67 blue Singer with cams-my first machine, (4) Janome 9500 sew/emb, (5) Singer 3-thread...
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01-09-2013, 12:02 PM
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I think I found a new addiction
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My friends love the pot holders I make when...
My friends love the pot holders I make when practicing fmq. They don't mind the wonky feathers at all. I use cotton batting cut smaller than top fabric and stitch it on 2 pieces. Put right sides...
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01-07-2013, 07:04 PM
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401, or 404? Which
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I vote for a 401a, which I own. It does...
I vote for a 401a, which I own. It does beautiful decorative stitches, has all metal gears, and LOVES to run fast!
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01-07-2013, 06:55 PM
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Feathering Dresdens
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overdew
This is one of the most beautiful quilts I've...
This is one of the most beautiful quilts I've ever seen!
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-06-2013, 02:20 PM
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tute- Bed skirt for your quilt
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overdew
I made a white dust ruffle with lace along the...
I made a white dust ruffle with lace along the bottom. It is gathered onto an old sheet cut to fit the top of the mattress. I used a machine ruffler attachment and made the dust ruffle gathered,...
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01-06-2013, 11:50 AM
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cleaning your machine
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overdew
Cleaning varies with the machine I use. One...
Cleaning varies with the machine I use. One Kenmore will "growl" at me when it gets dirty. Sewing surely makes lots of fuzzies. I use a vacuum, too. Warning: Don't ever "blow" dust out with a...
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01-05-2013, 12:40 PM
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Anyone tried quilting with an embroidery sewing machine?
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overdew
Embroidery-quilting class
If you look at Eileen Roche's embroidery/quilting class on Craftsy you can see how the quilt as you go looks. I do not like the way the back of the quilt looks and made lots of mistakes on this...
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01-03-2013, 01:59 PM
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scissor wrap
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overdew
Scissors wrap
Always put all scissors back in when you leave the room, and you will always be able to find them. You have a lovely collection, btw.
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-01-2013, 07:32 PM
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sewing sequined fabric
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overdew
Needle suggestion
Made some vests for choir with sequined. Had best success with titanium needles.
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12-29-2012, 09:07 AM
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Quilts for Hurricane Sandy Victims
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overdew
Beautiful kids, quilts, and givers!
Beautiful kids, quilts, and givers!
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12-29-2012, 08:27 AM
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Drowning in unfinished projects
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overdew
Do what you enjoy and organize the others and put...
Do what you enjoy and organize the others and put them aside. When you are in the mood, you will reach for one and enjoy sewing on it. Do not begin any more projects. You may save/file some for...
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