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    Forum: Main
    05-12-2018, 07:52 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 5,727
    Posted By flybreit

    A friend just bought a (horse) stall mat. Not...

    A friend just bought a (horse) stall mat. Not pretty, but large (4' x 8' I think) and very effective. She's using it in a workout room (yoga, weights, why? why? why?) and is really happy with it.
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2018, 05:59 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,415
    Posted By flybreit

    I'm glad you posted this - I'm working on a quilt...

    I'm glad you posted this - I'm working on a quilt now and have the same situation. Fused with Steam a Seam 2 but it's a baby quilt so plan to hand stitch also....
    Forum: Main
    04-11-2018, 05:06 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 32,808
    Posted By flybreit

    It took a few days but I do have a couple of...

    It took a few days but I do have a couple of pictures and the link: http://www.madeinmuskoka.com/sew_krafty/picturelistdisplay.php 592677 592681 The white piece is part of the kit, it fastens to...
    Forum: Main
    04-04-2018, 11:51 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 32,808
    Posted By flybreit

    About the throat space, and losing room each time...

    About the throat space, and losing room each time you roll the quilt....You can buy a kit or make one yourself - Sew-Krafty sells one to fit the Inspira frame for $99; I quickly found YouTube videos...
    12-23-2014, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,867
    Posted By flybreit

    Our adult daughter talked about doing some for...

    Our adult daughter talked about doing some for gifts this year.

    My dear departed MIL wrote out her chicken soup recipe (complete with mis-spellings and other Dorothy-ism's) - our entire family...
    07-23-2014, 07:52 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 19,453
    Posted By flybreit

    My grandmother had a frame very similar - she was...

    My grandmother had a frame very similar - she was born about 1888, married about 1908...my grandfather could easily have made them but I have no idea. I have one aunt still alive - she may know.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2014, 03:09 AM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 9,714
    Posted By flybreit

    Getting ready for retirement - upstairs or main?

    DH and I are buying (totally my idea but he has given up and joined in) a little 1960's house in the country. I want to remodel it, use it for a weekend place until we retire, then live there full...
    04-17-2014, 04:28 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,306
    Posted By flybreit

    FlyLady is a very good friend of mine - check her...

    FlyLady is a very good friend of mine - check her out: http://www.flylady.net Some parts of my world she really keeps under control; then there are the other parts......

    Last night I spent hours...
    04-17-2014, 04:20 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,702
    Posted By flybreit

    Thank you for sharing this!! There are 3 local...

    Thank you for sharing this!! There are 3 local quilt shops close to me - I'll be sure they know about this (they do not come up on the search).

    I'm pretty vocal about buying American made, and...
    Forum: Main
    03-07-2014, 04:43 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 3,942
    Posted By flybreit

    And I make it a goal to have my needle hit 'one...

    And I make it a goal to have my needle hit 'one or two threads' to the right of the X - that gives me 'turning room' so when I press the block, the very tippy tip of the point is showing. You'll get...
    03-01-2014, 04:22 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 12,274
    Posted By flybreit

    If I was sewing exclusively on my Featherweight,...

    If I was sewing exclusively on my Featherweight, it might be worth it to me - the burn scars from my youth are finally faded..... those lights are HOT! :-(
    03-01-2014, 04:18 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 6,891
    Posted By flybreit

    Grannie, I like your idea the best - repurposing...

    Grannie, I like your idea the best - repurposing something that would otherwise be disposed of. I've begun saving all sorts of containers - my husband is sure I've gone over the edge but he's...
    03-01-2014, 04:07 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 11,315
    Posted By flybreit

    Great idea! here's another (works in stores too...

    Great idea! here's another (works in stores too when you're not sure how much is on a bolt) - make sure your folds, boards, ruler - whatever you wrap around - are 9" wide. Then 2 full wraps will be...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2014, 07:41 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 10,010
    Posted By flybreit

    And something to lift the back of the machine so...

    And something to lift the back of the machine so the needle area is tilted towards you will make a world of difference! I use rubber door stops because they are 'grippy' and the machine does not come...
    Forum: Recipes
    02-24-2014, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,133
    Posted By flybreit

    This is so delicious! My recipe doesn't call for...

    This is so delicious! My recipe doesn't call for cottage cheese - hmmm - have to try that next time :-)
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2014, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,957
    Posted By flybreit

    Smile I'm no master, and I'm not in Tn, but if I can...

    I'm no master, and I'm not in Tn, but if I can help on line I'll be happy to.
    01-26-2014, 04:50 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,097
    Posted By flybreit

    And for those of us not in the market for a...

    And for those of us not in the market for a changing table, I see many of them converted to cutting tables, hmmmm
    Forum: Main
    01-26-2014, 04:46 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,616
    Posted By flybreit

    A 5 point star or six or eight? I made a five...

    A 5 point star or six or eight? I made a five point star using 1 1/2" strips - ended up like this (only strips formed the pieces):...
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2014, 07:46 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 10,950
    Posted By flybreit

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I too am...

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I too am working on a grandchild's quilt (with fabrics from deceased great grand) and feel I've made every rookie mistake on the list!

    1. I wish I had seen this...
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2014, 08:44 PM
    Replies: 76
    Views: 17,534
    Posted By flybreit

    What a wonderful sharing thread! I made my...

    What a wonderful sharing thread!

    I made my in-laws a 'family quilt' - El Burns' Four Sisters pattern using the favorite colors of each of their 4 children, and set with my in laws' 2 favorite...
    12-29-2013, 08:21 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 2,262
    Posted By flybreit

    Love this idea! My mother had dementia and never...

    Love this idea! My mother had dementia and never tired of looking at old pictures - she knew everyone! She had a photo board on her wall and we talked about everyone on there at least once a day :-)
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2013, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,474
    Posted By flybreit

    Smile I agree 100%! And they even have a redwork section

    I agree 100%! And they even have a redwork section
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2013, 04:10 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 9,976
    Posted By flybreit

    This reminded me of the day I attended a Patrick...

    This reminded me of the day I attended a Patrick Lose class at the local Pfaff store. I bravely took in my Viking and didn't worry too much about what the store owner thought.....as we were sewing...
    11-30-2013, 08:59 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,807
    Posted By flybreit

    I'm late reading this - but it sure caught my eye!

    I am so intrigued with the CSMs - hope to have one some day....as a fellow Missourian, would you know a good source 'near by'?
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2013, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,961
    Posted By flybreit

    Cute bed! I make mine out of fleece (could...

    Cute bed!

    I make mine out of fleece (could use cotton patchwork, or fleece) and fill them with 'Cluster Stuff' from HL - buy it with a coupon.

    The whole thing goes in the washer and dryer -...
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