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Forum: Main
08-29-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,247
Posted By Cathie_R

I bought a box full of stuff at an auction one...

I bought a box full of stuff at an auction one time and in the bottom was a sack full of Grandmother's Fan blocks. Most were finished, hand pieced, but some still needed to be put together. I...
Forum: Main
08-29-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 19,213
Posted By Cathie_R

My husband stopped at a garage sale yesterday and...

My husband stopped at a garage sale yesterday and brought me home a sack of fabric. What a guy! I even ask his opinion on colors for sashing and borders and he is usually right. He's a keeper!
Forum: Pictures
08-25-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By Cathie_R

Why not display it where you can see it and...

Why not display it where you can see it and enjoy. If you put it in a cedar chest wrap it in muslin or put it in a pillow case so it won't me touching the wood as that could stain it. It also need...
Forum: Pictures
08-25-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By Cathie_R

What a gift! Don't you just love the old...

What a gift! Don't you just love the old fabrics. To have someting that a family member made is precious. I'm working now on some blocks that my grandmother made. They are from the 30's or...
Forum: Main
08-25-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,152
Posted By Cathie_R

I have designed my own applique quilts. However,...

I have designed my own applique quilts. However, I am a traditionalist at heart. I love the old designs. I am not much on the "art" quilts. I do think putting a couple of old patterns together in...
Forum: Main
08-24-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,927
Posted By Cathie_R

I've made some crazy quilted vests and worn them...

I've made some crazy quilted vests and worn them and had lots of compliments on them. I did not use batting but sewed the pieces onto a foundation and then used a metalic thread on the seams for...
Forum: Main
08-23-2010, 04:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By Cathie_R

I did a Google search last night for wooden...

I did a Google search last night for wooden treadle sewing machines and didn't come up with anything. I sure would like to know more about it. It was really interesting and looked like it was built...
Forum: Main
08-22-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By Cathie_R

I was in an Antique Mall in Walnut, IA a few days...

I was in an Antique Mall in Walnut, IA a few days ago and in a show case was this unique treadle sewing machine. I wish I'd had my camera so I could have taken a picture to post. It was all wooden....
Forum: Main
08-13-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By Cathie_R

Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. I...

Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. I have a Nosegay 1930's quilt that I decided I needed to soak and clean. It had some stains on the back that I wanted to see if I could get rid of or...
Forum: Pictures
08-13-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 38,544
Posted By Cathie_R

STUNNING!! I agree with you wholeheartedly. The...

STUNNING!! I agree with you wholeheartedly. The quilt shows to me are disapointing because there is very little hand quilting represented. I hope it is not going to completely die out. I know...
Forum: Pictures
08-13-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,063
Posted By Cathie_R

Now, those are my kind of colors and fabrics. I...

Now, those are my kind of colors and fabrics. I love bright colors. The turtles are really neat. My grandson wants me to make him a "turtle quilt". I also see stack & whack possibilities. The...
Forum: Main
08-12-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,033
Posted By Cathie_R

That is impressive!

That is impressive!
Forum: Main
08-10-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,613
Posted By Cathie_R

We have a Wal Mart store about 40 mi from me that...

We have a Wal Mart store about 40 mi from me that still has a wonderful fabric department. They have some nice flannels. I even got some for $1.50 a yard the other day. I was so surprised at the...
Forum: Main
08-09-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,796
Posted By Cathie_R

The last one I did took me about 1 1/2 years. ...

The last one I did took me about 1 1/2 years. That is not quilting on it every day. I would get bored with it and slip other projects in between. However, when I can see that I'm on the down hill...
Forum: Main
08-07-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,441
Posted By Cathie_R

I use a #10 between needle as I like a short...

I use a #10 between needle as I like a short small needle and regular all purpose thread. I don't have any trouble hiding my stitches but I have been thinking of trying the silk thread but can't...
Forum: Main
08-07-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,837
Posted By Cathie_R

I, too, hand quilt and use muslin on the back. I...

I, too, hand quilt and use muslin on the back. I like a plain color back so the quilting design shows well. Also, muslin is easy to hand quilt.
Forum: Main
08-06-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,078
Posted By Cathie_R

Would hate to live without my needle threader. I...

Would hate to live without my needle threader. I also have a Clover needle threader for my hand quilting needles. Great time savers.
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 31,241
Posted By Cathie_R

Prettiest bargello I've seen. Looks 3-D. I...

Prettiest bargello I've seen. Looks 3-D. I actually looks like it is moving.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-05-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,527
Posted By Cathie_R

No Cats. I also have a Boston Terrier. Aren't...

No Cats. I also have a Boston Terrier. Aren't they great. Such personality.
Forum: Main
08-02-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,132
Posted By Cathie_R

I've made several of the small ones. I round the...

I've made several of the small ones. I round the ends and tape. I've made a large one but didn't use the tape in it as I didn't think it would work as well. I just used a small section of velcro...
Forum: Main
08-02-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,925
Posted By Cathie_R

I sure second that idea. I love the 30's era...

I sure second that idea. I love the 30's era quilts. I think it would be a good one for you to try hand quilting after you get the backing off.
Forum: Pictures
08-02-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,026
Posted By Cathie_R

This was about my 2nd bed sized quilt. I did...

This was about my 2nd bed sized quilt. I did this about 7 years ago. I just pulled it out of my collection this morning and put it on the bed. Decided I should be using andenjoying these quilt so...
Forum: Main
08-02-2010, 06:14 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,973
Posted By Cathie_R

#1. A pattern does not have to be complicated to...

#1. A pattern does not have to be complicated to be eye catching. Simple pattern in good coordinated colors are great. Also, lots of pretty, intricate hand quilting.
Forum: Main
08-02-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,316
Posted By Cathie_R

When I retired I knew I wanted a "hobby". I...

When I retired I knew I wanted a "hobby". I decided I wanted to learn tapestry weaving. It had always intriqued me. Bought a loom, how to book and yarn. Made one project and took it off the loom....
Forum: Main
08-02-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,909
Posted By Cathie_R

I used to sew clothes for myself and later for my...

I used to sew clothes for myself and later for my girls. I seem to remember on the back of a pattern there was listed under Notions all the different things needed for the project; for instance, 22...
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