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Forum: Recipes
06-18-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,115
Posted By eilers12634

frozen cucumbers

I have frozen cucumbers that turned out pretty well. They are not mushy. Google it. Soak brined cucumbers for a couple of hours. Drain and add apple cider vinegar, sugar and I have also added sliced...
Forum: Main
02-19-2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,427
Posted By eilers12634

Martelli all the way, they just came out with a...

Martelli all the way, they just came out with a new roundabout. I have the large and the small. They are the best, expensive, but worth it for trimming small blocks
Forum: Main
12-16-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,012
Posted By eilers12634

I've bought several from different places and was...

I've bought several from different places and was really surprised that there were multiples, even after ordering months apart. Still nice for scrappy quilts
Forum: Main
02-28-2020, 04:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By eilers12634

stiff backing fabric

Does anyone know how to soften stiff backing fabric. I ordered some from Marshall Dry Goods and it is really stiff. Tried washing it twice with fabric softener but it didn't help much
Forum: Main
01-15-2020, 04:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,117
Posted By eilers12634

I agree with the others. Next time someone wants...

I agree with the others. Next time someone wants a quilt done, have them buy fabric for top, backing and batting and then quote a price for your labor.
Jeanne
Forum: Links and Resources
08-30-2019, 02:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,517
Posted By eilers12634

A customer brought me the Toasty batting from...

A customer brought me the Toasty batting from Joann's and it was very linty. Had to clean out bobbin area after every bobbin change and scoop foot was full after every row of a pano. She said it was...
Forum: Main
08-24-2019, 02:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,793
Posted By eilers12634

Probably Martelli. They have them in several...

Probably Martelli. They have them in several sizes and will make custom for you if you want. Work great and don't slip. If you use their rotary cutter they will cut 10-12 layers
Forum: Main
08-13-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,237
Posted By eilers12634

I have received some that were broken in...

I have received some that were broken in shipping. They did replace them but I have dropped a few and they broke off. I have had some success turning them upside down on the longarm . Just break the...
Forum: Main
05-21-2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Posted By eilers12634

With the minkee backing it was already dragging...

With the minkee backing it was already dragging in the machine base. I was using IQ and didn't want to deal with obstruction issues, but thanks for replying
Forum: Main
05-21-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Posted By eilers12634

Minkee problems

I have 2 quilts minkee as backing. One was a panel and the other was a pieced top. I used Thermore as batting and had a terrible time. The minkee was black and the tops were lighter in color. The...
Forum: Main
04-29-2019, 02:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,563
Posted By eilers12634

what do you do if border is red with another...

what do you do if border is red with another narrow border and the red bleeds. Seems like all the customer quilts have red borders and they aren't prewashed. can't use steam or starch.
Forum: Main
01-04-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,750
Posted By eilers12634

check out dreamscapes one fabric kaleidoscope...

check out dreamscapes one fabric kaleidoscope pattern. Looks great
Forum: Main
12-13-2018, 03:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,518
Posted By eilers12634

I like it but twice my orders came with ends of...

I like it but twice my orders came with ends of spools broken off.. They need better packaging.
Forum: Pictures
11-17-2018, 04:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,988
Posted By eilers12634

Love using stripes for binding

Love using stripes for binding
Forum: Main
03-10-2018, 03:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,259
Posted By eilers12634

I think Superior threads invisible is Monopoly....

I think Superior threads invisible is Monopoly. Aurifil is a different brand.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-25-2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,712
Posted By eilers12634

I have the kindle fire and love it. I put it in...

I have the kindle fire and love it. I put it in the back pocket of my jeans and listen to audio books and music while I'm quilting or sewing. I use ear buds and can listen in the car, out for walks....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-15-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,861
Posted By eilers12634

I had my husband sign up for a library card and...

I had my husband sign up for a library card and signed him up for overdrive so I get double the books if I want more
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-30-2017, 03:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,972
Posted By eilers12634

My local shelter took the ones filled with scraps...

My local shelter took the ones filled with scraps but said they would probably only be used once and tossed because they take up so much room to wash and long time to dry and not good if animals are...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-26-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,129
Posted By eilers12634

Just saw a piece on tv this week where a pair of...

Just saw a piece on tv this week where a pair of identical twins, a set of identical triplets and a set of identical quadtriplets had there's done and only the quads had matching dna. All done...
Forum: Main
01-24-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,489
Posted By eilers12634

t shirt quilts

Hi, I have been asked to do several t-shirt quilts for grandsons and was wondering if there is a use for extra parts of the shirts after the logos have been cut off. Seems like a lot of waste to...
Forum: Main
12-06-2016, 05:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,597
Posted By eilers12634

I've had quilts that were pressed flat but when...

I've had quilts that were pressed flat but when on the frame there were were not really square because the seams hadn't been pressed right and they had a little overlap so as the quilt was rolled it...
Forum: Main
11-24-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,525
Posted By eilers12634

Mickey Mouse quilt

I do longarm quilting and was wondering if anyone has any ideas for how to quilt it. I know Mickey is copyrighted but I'm looking for ideas.
Thanks
Jeanne
Forum: Main
11-05-2016, 03:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,265
Posted By eilers12634

t shirt quilts

Hi, I longarm for others and just got a t-shirt quilt and the stabilizer is not stuck to the blocks and am having a lot of shifting from hopping quilt as I go across the top. It has lots of rubbery...
Forum: Links and Resources
09-04-2016, 02:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,307
Posted By eilers12634

I've seen MDG (Marshalls Dry Goods) fabric at my...

I've seen MDG (Marshalls Dry Goods) fabric at my LQS at the same price as their higher end lines. Fabric lines are constantly changing. What do manufacturers do with what isn't sold before the next...
Forum: Main
08-28-2016, 02:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,735
Posted By eilers12634

I wouldn't wash them, I'd be afraid they would...

I wouldn't wash them, I'd be afraid they would bleed
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