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Forum: Main
06-02-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,908
Posted By Auntie V

I use them for all of the sewing related items...

I use them for all of the sewing related items mentioned but my favorite use for them is to clip bags of frozen corn or peas closed to go back in the freezer. They also work for closing small bags...
Forum: Main
04-07-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,962
Posted By Auntie V

Olden Day LOL They are still dresser scarfs in my...

Olden Day LOL They are still dresser scarfs in my world.
Forum: Main
04-07-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,319
Posted By Auntie V

I am not sure about quilt as you go but have you...

I am not sure about quilt as you go but have you thought about making a table runner &/or place mat set. When I am stuck with a UFO I always start with the kitchen for a good re purpose idea. I have...
Forum: Main
04-03-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,799
Posted By Auntie V

I would ask the person receiving the quilt to...

I would ask the person receiving the quilt to look at a few "mug shots" of some different styles and them choose the style then get some color suggestions from them. It also depends on where the...
Forum: Main
04-03-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,940
Posted By Auntie V

After looking a your block I really had to look...

After looking a your block I really had to look to see the border you put on it. I would repeat your border some extra squares worked in to make it stand out more. Perhaps the extra squares could be...
Forum: Main
04-02-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,776
Posted By Auntie V

I like it just like it is.

I like it just like it is.
Forum: Main
04-02-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,863
Posted By Auntie V

I am not a big fan of all of the fancy quilting...

I am not a big fan of all of the fancy quilting designs or puffy quilts. Most of the time my quilting is SID or 1/4 inch echos. If not that I usually do grid patterns.
Forum: Main
04-02-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,331
Posted By Auntie V

My scraps are the crumbs, chunks or trims left...

My scraps are the crumbs, chunks or trims left from cutting out block pieces or cleaning up the edge of a larger piece. If the piece still has both selvages it is not a scrap.
Forum: Main
04-02-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 14,744
Posted By Auntie V

If I find a fabric that I really like but do not...

If I find a fabric that I really like but do not know what I would use it for more often than not I will purchase at least enough to have the details in the selvage. I figure there is always hexagons...
Forum: Main
03-27-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,558
Posted By Auntie V

Old Linen tablecloths make great dishtowels. No...

Old Linen tablecloths make great dishtowels. No lint! I have some smaller ones I keep for cleaning eye glasses.
Forum: Main
03-26-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,924
Posted By Auntie V

Glad you saw my post. I kept leaning my head...

Glad you saw my post. I kept leaning my head sideways so started questioning why. Then it hit me. It is such a beautiful quilt. What is your backing? I would go for any one of the fabrics in the...
Forum: Main
03-26-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,924
Posted By Auntie V

Before you add borders...Are you aware you have...

Before you add borders...Are you aware you have one more strip on the right side than the left? One side ends with orange block even with center square. other side ends with pink. I would add one...
Forum: Main
03-20-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,995
Posted By Auntie V

When I was cleaning out my Aunt's house we ran...

When I was cleaning out my Aunt's house we ran across lots of "sharps" type items. I found out that our local fire department will take them for proper disposal. What they told us is that it is...
Forum: Main
03-17-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,539
Posted By Auntie V

I have an old CD zippered case with several...

I have an old CD zippered case with several "pockets". It would work great for a sewing kit for a trip to the hospital. Just remember you will not need all of the thread you own. You can also make a...
Forum: Main
03-17-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,604
Posted By Auntie V

I prefer self-healing also. FYI... I clean mine...

I prefer self-healing also. FYI... I clean mine with a couple drops of dish soap and a finger nail brush. Then Rinse it in the shower with the hand hold spray thing. Then I let it dry on the kitchen...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-17-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,818
Posted By Auntie V

It might be a tea bag holder but if I had one I...

It might be a tea bag holder but if I had one I think I could find a couple other things to use it for in the sewing room. It looks like it would be great for conditioning thread for hand...
Forum: Main
03-17-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,865
Posted By Auntie V

My first thought was making crazy quilt heart...

My first thought was making crazy quilt heart shapes to applique to a solid block foundation. You could even do quilt as you go if you wanted to.
Forum: Main
02-27-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Auntie V

I would use the extra fabric as part of the...

I would use the extra fabric as part of the backing to blend everything together.
Forum: Main
02-27-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,981
Posted By Auntie V

I have a quilt that was finished in 1949. It has...

I have a quilt that was finished in 1949. It has been loved and used for most of 60+ years. It has been washed at least twice per year. The only thing I have had to repair is a small hole a dog...
Forum: Main
02-27-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,008
Posted By Auntie V

Your LQS might not sell scrap bags but you could...

Your LQS might not sell scrap bags but you could ask if they might know of a customer that might have some they would like to sell or trade. Also if your grocery store has a free info board for...
Forum: Main
02-27-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,582
Posted By Auntie V

Great idea! Kind of like a mini feather duster...

Great idea! Kind of like a mini feather duster for small places. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Main
02-22-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,208
Posted By Auntie V

I like #2. If I was doing it I would space the...

I like #2. If I was doing it I would space the small squares so they line up with the points of the red chains.
Forum: Main
02-21-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,077
Posted By Auntie V

Prior to steam irons, permanent press fabrics...

Prior to steam irons, permanent press fabrics and/or clothes dryers it was common practice to take the ironing off of the clothes line damp to make it easier to iron. Others sprinkled their clothes...
Forum: Main
02-20-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,132
Posted By Auntie V

I learned, the hard way, to protect the ironing...

I learned, the hard way, to protect the ironing board cover with foil before the paper towels. Advantage is no stains on new cover and the foil helps melt the crayon.
Forum: Main
02-20-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Auntie V

You can also make french knot "pillows" under the...

You can also make french knot "pillows" under the part that wants to fall down. I had some buttons that were pointed on each end that tended to flop around so I made big french knots under the points...
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