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Forum: Pictures
07-06-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,524
Posted By Texas Yankee

OK, one said that she has the pattern, someone...

OK, one said that she has the pattern, someone said that they are going to order it, BUT no one said where it can be found, or ordered from!! :>(
Forum: Tutorials
07-06-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 52,522
Posted By Texas Yankee

I use a similar method.I discovered it many years...

I use a similar method.I discovered it many years ago from a book by Georgia Bonesteele, Lap Quilting. She has several books out on this method of lap quilting/quilt as you go. Works great - no big...
Forum: Main
07-06-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,995
Posted By Texas Yankee

I am left handed, there are several cutters out...

I am left handed, there are several cutters out there that can be used either hand. I also use my ruler to measure the strips - I keep the strip I'm cutting under my ruler too, so that it does not...
Forum: Main
07-06-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,926
Posted By Texas Yankee

I spend more time on this site than I planned to...

I spend more time on this site than I planned to all of the time!! So, you are not alone with this problem?! LOL
Forum: Main
07-06-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,905
Posted By Texas Yankee

I love her shows too - But, here in Dallas they...

I love her shows too - But, here in Dallas they don't have much on the PBS channel!! There are ONLY 2 sewing/quilting shows listed (sometimes they are listed- BUT something else gets shown!). They...
Forum: Pictures
07-06-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 32,670
Posted By Texas Yankee

Great Idea !! And great job!!! I have 1 question...

Great Idea !! And great job!!! I have 1 question though - why did you pad it with the quilt batting? Wouldn't it work better if it was a firm surface for you to be moving it around during the...
Forum: Main
07-02-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 42,329
Posted By Texas Yankee

Texas, Dallas (only 1 of the 3 or 4 within 50...

Texas, Dallas (only 1 of the 3 or 4 within 50 miles)
Forum: Main
06-12-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,592
Posted By Texas Yankee

I had to replace my machine of 30 years (New...

I had to replace my machine of 30 years (New Home)! It was a hard decision as to what to buy. The very first thing is to consider your budget of course. Then decide on features that you would like...
Forum: Main
05-23-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Texas Yankee

I can tell that you are a new to sewing.You have...

I can tell that you are a new to sewing.You have been given a lot of information here - a lot to digest.Very good info too. But, you are wrong in the idea that you can not get special feet for the...
Forum: Tutorials
04-17-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 73,187
Posted By Texas Yankee

Her running stitch looks to be called a 3 step...

Her running stitch looks to be called a 3 step zigzag stitch on other machines. It will show that there are about 2 or 3 stitches each zig and each zag. And you may need to use a size 16 or 18...
Forum: Main
04-07-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 17,529
Posted By Texas Yankee

I think that those of us that just LOVED (myself...

I think that those of us that just LOVED (myself included) should contact Janome to find out Why they dropped Kaye Wood! I love her show too, and her designs.
We should protest,to Janome,that they...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,133
Posted By Texas Yankee

I would like the address for her website and the...

I would like the address for her website and the pattern line. I love T-shirts and would like to try that restyle for them.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,133
Posted By Texas Yankee

I have since high school (that was a LONG time...

I have since high school (that was a LONG time ago LOL). I still do when I see something I really like and the price is so outrageous - then it is cheaper for me to make it. There are a lot of nice...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,133
Posted By Texas Yankee

This is for the person wondering if anyone would...

This is for the person wondering if anyone would want her fabrics (for office clothing)
OH YES!!! I am sure someone would be interested in the fabrics you have!! I would be IF I had $, but I am...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-09-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,420
Posted By Texas Yankee

Yes, I actually went out and played in it!! I...

Yes, I actually went out and played in it!! I made a snowman - he lasted about 3 days!! He was not a very big one!

a sniwman in Texas? YES
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Forum: Main
03-09-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,686
Posted By Texas Yankee

I am partial to blues and purples myself.

I am partial to blues and purples myself.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-09-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,636
Posted By Texas Yankee

Hi, I am new to this site too and to...

Hi, I am new to this site too and to quilting.Welcome to the club. :>)
I grew up in the center of the U.P. of Michigan!! I got tired of shoveling,pushing, and plowing the white stuff for so many...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,636
Posted By Texas Yankee

Hi, I am new to this site and to quilting. I grew...

Hi, I am new to this site and to quilting. I grew up in the center of the U.P. of Michigan!! I am transplant into Texas, but I love it here!!! The snow only lasts a few days here!!:>)
Forum: Main
03-09-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,379
Posted By Texas Yankee

You can buy one in JoAnn's. You will need to know...

You can buy one in JoAnn's. You will need to know if it is a high shank, low shank, or slant shank though. It makes a difference - they are not interchangeable.
Forum: Main
03-09-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,085
Posted By Texas Yankee

The colors seem to match, I'd use it as the...

The colors seem to match, I'd use it as the backing and bind it with the darkest color for either the backing or form the front side. That way it will go with either side.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-09-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 16,250
Posted By Texas Yankee

I am in South Dallas - evenings would be best for...

I am in South Dallas - evenings would be best for me - Wednesday or Friday evenings - or Sunday
Forum: Main
03-07-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By Texas Yankee

A lot of the quilt books will have at least 1...

A lot of the quilt books will have at least 1 wall hanging in it. Otherwise maybe make only about 9 or 12 blocks and then finish with the framing of it, add a hanging sleeve and ta-da !! there is a...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-07-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,420
Posted By Texas Yankee

Welcome, and I am new to this site too. As well...

Welcome, and I am new to this site too. As well as new to Texas. And it is only cold here for a short time!! I grew up where we joked about our winters being 9 months long!! And with lots of snow (3...
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,373
Posted By Texas Yankee

I agree with the starching of the fabrics, but I...

I agree with the starching of the fabrics, but I will add an idea for keeping the butterfly from shifting while doing the applique. I use the temporary spray glue for the butterfly parts. You don't...
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,853
Posted By Texas Yankee

The hint about quilting the yellow squares with a...

The hint about quilting the yellow squares with a blue/violet/ or another color from the prints used, will tone down the yellow some too.
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