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09-28-2019, 12:48 PM
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What does your Member name mean?
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I had an old user name of something like GmaTess...
I had an old user name of something like GmaTess and wasn't allowed to use it due to someone else having same so I went with tessagin and just shortened the again to 'agin'
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05-27-2019, 12:11 PM
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Need new dishwasher
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Got rid of ours after 10 years. My hands were in...
Got rid of ours after 10 years. My hands were in water and chemicals at work at the salon. Left the salon for a different career and dishwasher was acting up. Hubs helps gather dishes from table and...
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05-17-2019, 12:19 PM
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Technique help: Applique circles Not fusable
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I use a compass (school) to make my circles and...
I use a compass (school) to make my circles and use template or thin plastic or cardboard.
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01-23-2019, 09:06 AM
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The joke’s on me !
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I do this exact thing also. The stock clerk asked...
I do this exact thing also. The stock clerk asked me why I did it. Duh!!
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01-23-2019, 08:39 AM
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Uh-Uh....No Way!
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I won't do anything that requires multiple...
I won't do anything that requires multiple templates and it needs to be forgiving. I also hate wasting fabric, so any stack and whack is out of the question.
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01-23-2019, 08:34 AM
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rorary blades
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I put my klutzy gloves on and use a razor, exacto...
I put my klutzy gloves on and use a razor, exacto or utility knife
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01-23-2019, 07:37 AM
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What to do with an extra Singer 401A
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I have a 401A and have taken it apart for a good...
I have a 401A and have taken it apart for a good "spa treatment' including the cam stack. The different references are great for cleaning. My friend was given one that sat in a barn for years in its...
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12-14-2018, 01:17 PM
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Rice filled trivet
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I made a couple of the heat pads for my husband...
I made a couple of the heat pads for my husband and I but I also made separate covers so I could wash them the covers and not worry about getting the rice wet and making a mess. I just use snaps on...
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08-31-2018, 03:46 PM
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Why do sewing machine manufacturers quit making parts for older machines?
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I bought some parts for my 401A just this week, a...
I bought some parts for my 401A just this week, a new power cord and outlet cord. I've been watching and listening different owners of the 401A about this or that going out so I thought why not....
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08-31-2018, 03:31 PM
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My sewing space progress pictures
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Absolutely love this idea. Can you tell me how...
Absolutely love this idea. Can you tell me how big your room is. Mine is 9x9. Love the drop down.
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08-24-2018, 02:48 AM
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This has been my sewing room for over 20 years
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I got graph paper, measured my room and the space...
I got graph paper, measured my room and the space to utilize. Then took measurements of my storage compartments, chest of drawers, cupboards, where I had room for the larger pieces. My room is only...
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04-26-2018, 09:11 AM
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Webbing -
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Same here, I use the fabric I have.
Same here, I use the fabric I have.
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03-18-2018, 08:54 AM
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Boxes of Strings- prep.
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I have used Dawn in the washer, no problem. Don't...
I have used Dawn in the washer, no problem. Don't need a whole lot maybe 1/2 tablespoon or 2 teaspoons. Depending on size of load.
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01-02-2018, 07:10 AM
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Improvisational Log Cabin
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Love it! Improv on the corners is great!
Love it! Improv on the corners is great!
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01-02-2018, 07:06 AM
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Why shops close
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Often heirs of the owners have experienced the...
Often heirs of the owners have experienced the absence of family during some 'holiday' weekends such as Christmas Eve where some shops would be open until 6:00 p.m. only to reopen the day after and...
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12-31-2017, 08:16 AM
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Organizing- At Least Three Times Around
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purged a few months ago knowing we were going to...
purged a few months ago knowing we were going to buy a house, still haven't found one, but it is making things easier. Have gone through many boxes of scraps and donated a few to the neighbor's 8...
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11-27-2017, 08:58 AM
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I did not know this.
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Guess the same may go for 'Rocky Raccoon"?
Guess the same may go for 'Rocky Raccoon"?
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11-27-2017, 08:54 AM
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Shallow drawers
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tessagin
Google shallow drawer storage.
Google shallow drawer storage.
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10-27-2017, 10:29 AM
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Lap Quilt for Blind GGD
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tessagin
One of my neighbors is visually impaired. Her...
One of my neighbors is visually impaired. Her daughter made a label on her quilt throughout the quilt is also a prayer. All done in French knots for Braille lettering.
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10-27-2017, 10:15 AM
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Inherited quilts
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tessagin
My cousin places quilts every where and her...
My cousin places quilts every where and her favorite spots are on her beds. She changes them often making sure they don't get direct sunlight and very little light. My neighbor does the same. you...
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10-27-2017, 10:03 AM
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My new Quilt
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tessagin
That is gorgeous!!
That is gorgeous!!
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10-09-2017, 02:02 PM
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Fair quilt judging. No fair at all.
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Maybe others got tired of the way the judges...
Maybe others got tired of the way the judges chose and decided not to enter. They get discouraged when you have a judge who doesn't have the where with all to know how to judge fairly.
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09-26-2017, 05:06 AM
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Advice for a new sewing machine?
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Love my 401 for piecing and quilting.
Love my 401 for piecing and quilting.
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09-26-2017, 04:49 AM
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Problem with borders- not straight
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tessagin
can you show a photo?
can you show a photo?
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Mission: Organization
09-26-2017, 04:37 AM
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What do you cover your ironing table with?
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tessagin
Hubs gave me a piece of plywood that I covered...
Hubs gave me a piece of plywood that I covered with already quilted ironing cover fabric. Stapled to the board and it's heavy enough to stay in place on my regular ironing board. I often place it...
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