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Forum: Main
10-05-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By cstout

Need diy idea for making a folding cutting board to put on bed

Does anyone use their bed for cutting fabric strips with a cutting mat & rotary cutter? I guess I need something heavy enough to keep the mat steady, but easy to fold up & store under the bed.
Forum: Main
06-27-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,946
Posted By cstout

Templates - what is your favorite or useless one??

Every time I look at a quilting video, I see a new template...are these various & sundry templates necessary? Do they make you a better piecing person or once bought, do they languish in the pile of...
Forum: Main
04-10-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,037
Posted By cstout

My dear, what are "apple cores"?? Could not find...

My dear, what are "apple cores"?? Could not find a search result for this.

Thanks,
cstout
Forum: Main
04-09-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By cstout

Oops hope this does not appear twice...lost it as...

Oops hope this does not appear twice...lost it as I was typing. Anyway, I purchased a quilt book recently from Amazon by Carolyn Forster titled, "Utility Quilting". On front cover is a lovely pastel...
Forum: Main
04-09-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By cstout

Yes, lovely lovely fabric. Where did you purchase...

Yes, lovely lovely fabric. Where did you purchase it? I checked it out online & you have picked a winner. I will have to order somewhere online.

Just got a quilting book by Carolyn Forster called...
Forum: Main
04-08-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,961
Posted By cstout

Clover Wonder Clips....yes yes. I have my quilt...

Clover Wonder Clips....yes yes. I have my quilt sandwich all neat & tidy with clips all around the four sides. Here is what I did with my quilt sandwich (quilt top is 80x80).

Took pillows &...
Forum: Main
04-08-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,639
Posted By cstout

peaceandjoy, you are leading me down the rabbit...

peaceandjoy, you are leading me down the rabbit hole....& an expensive one at that...am on the fence about the Roxanne or Thimblelady. Seems like these are the cadillac of thimbles. I feel naked...
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,639
Posted By cstout

Thimbles - what is your favorite - or do you even use a thimble?

Yes, I know there are probably a ton of questions & comments out here pertaining to thimbles, but maybe we can kind of gather them up & rehash this whole thimble thing.

Besides, I see so many new...
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

How true Grannie's words were. We never listen...

How true Grannie's words were. We never listen until we shell out money & then realize, "why in the world didn't we listen?"....
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

You are quite welcome Jean....I am always eager...

You are quite welcome Jean....I am always eager to find out ways for us to share our triumphs & mistakes...
Forum: Main
04-06-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,208
Posted By cstout

Barb_mo, I will also have to practice how to...

Barb_mo, I will also have to practice how to attach pictures to my replies. Thanks for your interest...gosh, Bigggg Stitches are what they are, but I am enjoying the process. Wish I had a bigger hoop...
Forum: Recipes
04-06-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,715
Posted By cstout

Quilters, here is the best/easiest piecrust you...

Quilters, here is the best/easiest piecrust you will ever make. I had a piecrust recipe that I made for many years, but it was contrary on some occasions.

I came across this man's youtube videos...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By cstout

"Quilting On the Go"...is this book teaching the...

"Quilting On the Go"...is this book teaching the same methods as "quilt as you go"? I have never done this method of quilting & don't really relish making a quilt that you can easily see where blocks...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By cstout

Yep, my DH is the same way, if it is not the nine...

Yep, my DH is the same way, if it is not the nine patch pattern, he thinks it is too modern looking...wish I would have never pointed out the nine patch to him. I do have to admit you could make...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

Yep, your comment made me laugh too. (tee hee)

Yep, your comment made me laugh too. (tee hee)
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

Glycerin to soak marking pens....hmmm...wish I...

Glycerin to soak marking pens....hmmm...wish I had kept that marking pen, I surely would have tried it. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

I stand corrected on condeming the Dritz brand...

I stand corrected on condeming the Dritz brand just because the Dritz items I used were inferior. Thanks for reminding us that it is judge an entire bag of apples by one bad apple in there.


As...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,825
Posted By cstout

I wonder if the artist's chalk pencils sold in...

I wonder if the artist's chalk pencils sold in the craft section of Wal Mart would work. I recall several colors being in a package. That would be cheaper than purchasing an individual pencil at the...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,825
Posted By cstout

Could you give us a specific name brand for the...

Could you give us a specific name brand for the artist's water soluable crayons so we can search on google where to purchase them? Did you purchase them at a name brand store or artist supply or...
Forum: Main
04-04-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,109
Posted By cstout

Useless Quiling Gadgets & Other Boondoggles

I was looking at all those "non quilting" objects that you all have snatched from everythwre & it dawned on me we must have a ton of stuff purchased that was absolutely a bad mistake.

Let's get...
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,376
Posted By cstout

Quilt Hoop versus Embroidery Hoop - what is the difference?

Thought these 2 objects were the same...now I dimly remember someone saying they are not the same, but I don't know why. Please shed some light on differences, if any.
Thanks
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,208
Posted By cstout

Another stupid question...noticed that you...

Another stupid question...noticed that you suggested #8 perle cotton with a #8 John James needle...is this a concidence or is there some logic to this?

Quilters, this needle & thread thing is...
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,208
Posted By cstout

Jeez....I am a dummy- bought the size #5 perle...

Jeez....I am a dummy- bought the size #5 perle cotton skein & was trying to unravel the thing...no wonder I was having a terrible mess!! I was just about to give up on this big stitch quilting thing...
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By cstout

Excellent reviews & comments Prism99. I have...

Excellent reviews & comments Prism99. I have never done any machine quilting, just hand quilting, so I guess I better stay away from quilting in sections.
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By cstout

Quilting Books - what have you purchased lately??

I just got Carolyn Forster's book from the UK called, "Utility Quilting". Had to pay retail price 27.95 & that was a pretty big ouch for me. Purchased it mainly for the big stitch quilting method &...
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