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Forum: Main
01-14-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,165
Posted By Jo Belmont

I am 83 and have Macular degeneration, the...

I am 83 and have Macular degeneration, the (worst) wet kind. Under the care of a retina specialist, I am still able to thread my sewing machine needles (5 different machines; four w/auto threaders...
Forum: Pictures
01-02-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,920
Posted By Jo Belmont

Word for the day: Tenacity. You're a good Mom. ...

Word for the day: Tenacity. You're a good Mom. Here's an e-hug.
Forum: Pictures
01-02-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,761
Posted By Jo Belmont

You did a lovely job and a lovely gesture! ...

You did a lovely job and a lovely gesture! Quilters are so special . . .
Forum: Main
12-07-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,690
Posted By Jo Belmont

I've had a situation like that a couple times...

I've had a situation like that a couple times over my decades-long pursuit. First, it sounds like you've bird-dogged most of the stuff we can do ourselves. However, a second or third trip through...
Forum: Main
08-31-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By Jo Belmont

I missed your earlier post, but caught it from...

I missed your earlier post, but caught it from the most recent posting of a reply. The link below may be what you're looking for. It's beautiful, comes in two sizes and is affordable ($13 as I...
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,032
Posted By Jo Belmont

I couldn't agree more. Love the quilting you...

I couldn't agree more. Love the quilting you chose as well.
Forum: Recipes
09-29-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jo Belmont

Personally, I love salt. I keep an eye on my...

Personally, I love salt. I keep an eye on my blood pressure, but I also temper my cooking with how miserable is it to eat something great without salt? Lack of it can ruin the best of recipes. In...
Forum: Pictures
09-29-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,611
Posted By Jo Belmont

That is one good-lookin' quilt! And I love the...

That is one good-lookin' quilt! And I love the quilting as well. Am copying your pics as I'm now totally inspired to give it a try. Bless you for sharing your talent.
Forum: Main
09-27-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,960
Posted By Jo Belmont

I would go for the pearl grey too. Compared with...

I would go for the pearl grey too. Compared with the others, it rides in as a neutral and adds the balance it needs. Beautiful! Simply beautiful.
Forum: Main
09-18-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By Jo Belmont

Also, make sure the needle is inserted properly. ...

Also, make sure the needle is inserted properly. On my quilting machine the scarf (curved area on needle shaft) got placed in the front instead of the back where it should go. It gave me fits until...
Forum: Main
09-01-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,514
Posted By Jo Belmont

I use either used dryer sheets or one-sided...

I use either used dryer sheets or one-sided fusible interfacing (very light). I will rough cut out that which I want to applique', leaving a good half inch or more around it eventually to be trimmed...
Forum: Main
08-06-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,208
Posted By Jo Belmont

There's always the opportunity to thoroughly...

There's always the opportunity to thoroughly learn and practice QAYG (Quilt As You Go). Then, you can bask in the gratification of having produced the quilt entirely on your own (at greatly reduced...
Forum: Main
06-25-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By Jo Belmont

Yep. It sure sounds like an encoder/rail issue. ...

Yep. It sure sounds like an encoder/rail issue. The best I have found is scraps of batting on all rail and wheel surfaces. You might be surprised the amount of dust, etc. that will show up on the...
Forum: Main
06-21-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jo Belmont

I join the chorus on the Jinny Beyer...

I join the chorus on the Jinny Beyer recommendations. I also applaud your choice to hand piece. It's great to have a take-along project and is therapeutic in a way unlike regular machine piecing,...
Forum: Main
04-13-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,191
Posted By Jo Belmont

I simply use a piece of tape from my tape...

I simply use a piece of tape from my tape dispenser and keep my spools in drawers organized by color families. Has worked for me for years and never a problem removing the small piece from the cut...
Forum: Pictures
03-13-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,521
Posted By Jo Belmont

Wowee! I never would have thought pebbles on a...

Wowee! I never would have thought pebbles on a pieced top like this, but how effective. Beautiful. Makes ya want to pet it a bit. Worth it for your Mom. Yer a good daughter.
Forum: Main
03-13-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,337
Posted By Jo Belmont

Any technique you learn is simply, always and...

Any technique you learn is simply, always and ever, a tool. Personally, I follow the rules in learning the technique and perhaps in its next one or two applications in something I'm doing. I then...
Forum: Main
02-09-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Jo Belmont

I'm intrigued by your method, HettyB, and while...

I'm intrigued by your method, HettyB, and while I've used a hole punch from time to time for various things, it has severe limitations unlike your screw punch device. I'm embarrassed to say that I...
Forum: Main
02-05-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By Jo Belmont

Solved standing problem

I have a problem standing for any length of time as well. It was easily solved, however, with a drafting chair which rises adjustably to the height needed. At the time I bought it (a couple years...
Forum: Links and Resources
01-27-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By Jo Belmont

I really, really like the possibilities of this...

I really, really like the possibilities of this block. However, I don't see any way the blocks could be sewn together without losing the points. Any suggestions, anyone?
Forum: Links and Resources
01-21-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,137
Posted By Jo Belmont

I'm getting ready to see where it's available...

I'm getting ready to see where it's available online and get a good amount. Soon as I get to it, I'll let you know how it handles.

I was totally unaware of this product and am completely...
Forum: Main
01-21-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,857
Posted By Jo Belmont

How handy! I'll not only make a few for my own...

How handy! I'll not only make a few for my own storage bags, but have saved the pattern to make one for each of the future quilts I will gift.

It could be made incorporating all/some of the...
Forum: Pictures
01-16-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,108
Posted By Jo Belmont

That's an exquisite color balance. Worth the...

That's an exquisite color balance. Worth the wait to get it right, and you sure did. Beautiful!
Forum: Recipes
01-10-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By Jo Belmont

Me too!

Oh, count me in on this one. I'm gonna try it before the week's out. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Pictures
01-10-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,532
Posted By Jo Belmont

What an extra-special honor for you. Good job,...

What an extra-special honor for you. Good job, Grandma!
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