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Forum: Recipes
08-12-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,322
Posted By mldesatnik

Programmable pressure cookers.

I have one that I bought about 8 months ago. I love it! I live by myself since my husband passed away,
and may times I don't think to fix something to eat until it is too late. I can make myself...
Forum: Recipes
04-10-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,392
Posted By mldesatnik

I make sun-tea all the time. Long before it be...

I make sun-tea all the time. Long before it be came the "in" thing. I never let my tea sit out for hours. I start with 1 gallon cold water, and add 8 Lipton tea bags. Mine is always ready in...
Forum: Recipes
04-10-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,022
Posted By mldesatnik

I bought some of these bananas awhile back, and...

I bought some of these bananas awhile back, and the manager said that they did not ripen because they had been
infused with too much "Oxygen" which is used to ripen bananas when they are ready to be...
Forum: Main
03-30-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,958
Posted By mldesatnik

I recognize some of the fabric from the '50's. I...

I recognize some of the fabric from the '50's. I made my maternity clothes, and I used it then. However, my mother had given me some fabrics, so it would have to have been early '50's. I saved the...
Forum: Main
03-27-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,807
Posted By mldesatnik

I was told some years ago, if you put cotton...

I was told some years ago, if you put cotton thread in a ziplock baggie with a spritz of water and place it in the freezer for a week or two, it will be good as new, The cotton thread dries out over...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-06-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,253
Posted By mldesatnik

My husband used to collect vintage sewing...

My husband used to collect vintage sewing machines. He had 2 of the little green Singer Oil Cans. I still have one left. It is what I consider very good condition.

I will offer it to you for...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-18-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,958
Posted By mldesatnik

We have slept in a double bed for 59 years....

We have slept in a double bed for 59 years. Whenever we travel and stay in a motel, they always give us a king size bed, but we always end up in the middle sleeping against each other. My husband...
Forum: Main
08-29-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By mldesatnik

Removing Transfer Markings

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I was able to use hairspray to "lighten" the lines, but I might just need to let time remove the rest. The person who appliqued the blocks was a master,...
Forum: Main
08-27-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By mldesatnik

Unhappy Removing Transfer Markings?

I recently purchased appliqued blocks for a Bridal Wreath quilt. Some of the blocks have very distinct transfer markings showing on the white background. I have tried my old and true methods of...
Forum: Main
08-24-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,048
Posted By mldesatnik

I am 77 years old. Very frugal, but wise enough...

I am 77 years old. Very frugal, but wise enough to not use thread that is questionable. I remember my home economics teacher telling the class that cotton thread "dries out". She said to sprinkle...
Forum: Main
04-27-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,331
Posted By mldesatnik

Thumbs up Update on washing quilt

Just an update on washing my "off-colored,age stained" quilt. I took my quilt to a laundramat and used one of the large washers. I used just a little Iron Hammer detergent. some Oxi-Clean, some...
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

Thank you for your welcoming words. I have...

Thank you for your welcoming words. I have always felt that quilters are not only gifted people, but some of the friendliest and most compassionate people God put on this earth.

I have found my...
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

Thank you for your in-put. I will glean some of...

Thank you for your in-put. I will glean some of your information for now, and store some of the other suggestions for future projects. Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough in sharing...
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

I have used Synthrapol in the past on my quilts...

I have used Synthrapol in the past on my quilts that I have laundered. However, because of the brightness of the appliques, and the fact that they were not pre-washed, I am hesitant to use hot water...
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

Thank you for your suggestion. Some of my...

Thank you for your suggestion. Some of my non-quilting friends have suggested this procedure. It is comforting to hear the same suggestion from a quilter.

Marion
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

None of the fabric was pre-washed. It was a kit,...

None of the fabric was pre-washed. It was a kit, and the appliques were stamped. By elements, I mean dust, and any
of the ordinary contaments found in the average household. No one in the house...
Forum: Main
04-21-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

The quilt is twin size. It has polyester...

The quilt is twin size. It has polyester batting, the quilting is about 1-1/2" apart.
Forum: Main
04-20-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By mldesatnik

Red face Washing Quilt

I have a quilt that I appliqued in the early 1970's. I started to hand quilt, but due to deaths in the family and illnesses, I never got beyond the first turn on the frame. Consequently, that...
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