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Forum: Main
04-09-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By NJQuilter55

If its a baby quilt, I recommend 100% cotton...

If its a baby quilt, I recommend 100% cotton batting, not polyester. Cotton is more breathable, hypo allergenic and is a better choice for a baby quilt all around.
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By NJQuilter55

Try lightly spraying your spool with water mist,...

Try lightly spraying your spool with water mist, put in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes in a zip loc bag. It will let the thread absorb some moisture which will help with thread breakage and...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,106
Posted By NJQuilter55

If this happens to you, the best thing to do is...

If this happens to you, the best thing to do is to not heat set the runaway dyes by drying the quilt in the dryer. If you air dried it, you might try washing it again with the color catcher sheets...
Forum: Main
04-04-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,141
Posted By NJQuilter55

The Bride sounds like a fan of modern quilt...

The Bride sounds like a fan of modern quilt designs. If she likes soft and neutral colors, you should make her a quilt using those colors. You might surprise yourself. Keep the design simple with...
Forum: Main
04-03-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By NJQuilter55

you could purchase metal strips and magnets from...

you could purchase metal strips and magnets from container store. Hang the metal strips to the wall. Then a flannel backed tablecloth or anything that the quilt blocks will 'stick' to will work. YOu...
Forum: Main
04-02-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,793
Posted By NJQuilter55

looks like a great deal to me and your hubby...

looks like a great deal to me and your hubby sounds like a keeper! Love the spool racK!
Forum: Pictures
04-02-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,874
Posted By NJQuilter55

Stunning composition and spectacular workmanship....

Stunning composition and spectacular workmanship. In awe of your accomplishment!
Forum: Pictures
04-02-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,725
Posted By NJQuilter55

What a lovely idea. Your hands remind me of my...

What a lovely idea. Your hands remind me of my own grandmother's hands even though she has been gone for years. I wish I had a photo of hers like this!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,905
Posted By NJQuilter55

That's a pretty good deal, but don't buy it with...

That's a pretty good deal, but don't buy it with out taking it for a test drive!
Forum: Main
03-31-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,454
Posted By NJQuilter55

Try another shop or guild. My Modern quilt guild...

Try another shop or guild. My Modern quilt guild has many younger, newer quilters and I really like their fresh outlook, enthusiasm and creativity. I left my old guild of many years because I felt...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-31-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,105
Posted By NJQuilter55

Welcome to the club from New Jersey and I hope to...

Welcome to the club from New Jersey and I hope to your first project started soon!
Forum: Main
03-29-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,211
Posted By NJQuilter55

The glass would probably as much as a mat on...

The glass would probably as much as a mat on sale. Get the mat, it will be worth it in the long run. The glass is dangerous and will dull the blades which are expensive to replace.
Forum: Main
03-27-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,141
Posted By NJQuilter55

Dutchmans puzzle is the name of the block. Look...

Dutchmans puzzle is the name of the block. Look at it closely. If you break it down into quarters, it is basically comprised of 4 units of flying geese blocks(2 geese in each block). The top left...
Forum: Main
03-27-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,622
Posted By NJQuilter55

Do you already have a coat or sweater for your...

Do you already have a coat or sweater for your dog that fits well? I made a coat for my JRT by copying one we had that was lightweight and fit her well. I used two layers of fleece and some...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-27-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,078
Views: 101,459
Posted By NJQuilter55

Love the strip quilt. Colors are fabulous! ...

Love the strip quilt. Colors are fabulous! Nicely done!
Forum: Main
03-26-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,890
Posted By NJQuilter55

Washing it or at least spraying the section with...

Washing it or at least spraying the section with clean water and then tumbling gently in the dryer should remove the holes where the stitches were removed. This has worked for me numerous times.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-25-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,592
Posted By NJQuilter55

I bought my first FW off eBay 15 years ago. She...

I bought my first FW off eBay 15 years ago. She is black in perfect condition with a case and some attachments. Paid $215 for her include shipping. The next one I purchased for my SIL, a 1950...
Forum: Main
03-25-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,311
Posted By NJQuilter55

Nice SIL to have gotten such a great stash for...

Nice SIL to have gotten such a great stash for you and your quilting group! Nice!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-25-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,282
Posted By NJQuilter55

southwestern Chicken with red beans and rice. In...

southwestern Chicken with red beans and rice. In the oven and bubbling on the stovetop now...
Forum: Main
03-25-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,755
Posted By NJQuilter55

i made only 1 rag quilt with regular scissors and...

i made only 1 rag quilt with regular scissors and it was hard. I purchased the spring loaded scissors marketed for rag quilts and they are a god-send. I would never make another rag quilt without...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-25-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 925
Posted By NJQuilter55

thanks SueDor. Was thinking about Ohio today as...

thanks SueDor. Was thinking about Ohio today as the NCAA Regional Women's Gymnastics meet was just announced in Columbus, OH on 4/6!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-25-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 925
Posted By NJQuilter55

Hi twinkie! Alabama is one of the few states...

Hi twinkie! Alabama is one of the few states that I have not yet been lucky enough to visit. thanks for dropping by.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-25-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 925
Posted By NJQuilter55

thank you Lori s. How's Chicago?

thank you Lori s. How's Chicago?
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-25-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 925
Posted By NJQuilter55

Thank you. I am really enjoying seeing quilters...

Thank you. I am really enjoying seeing quilters from everywhere like yourself! Hello Tartan from Canada!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-23-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,022
Posted By NJQuilter55

that's a singer slant 500! i learned to sew on...

that's a singer slant 500! i learned to sew on one of those because my mom had one.
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