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Forum: Mission: Organization
10-15-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,862
Posted By jkretz

Any suggestions on how to keep all of my sewing...

Any suggestions on how to keep all of my sewing "stuff" in our bedroom, since Daughter has moved back home with grand-daughter. And since they have been living with us for 20 months or so now, this...
Forum: Main
07-07-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,369
Posted By jkretz

You might try soaking your fabric in cold water...

You might try soaking your fabric in cold water with a cup of salt dissolved in the water. This is what my mother taught me to do when I was growing up. It works on fabrics for me. I also use it on...
Forum: Main
03-02-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 58,476
Posted By jkretz

Moda Bake Shop has charts and other information...

Moda Bake Shop has charts and other information under their weights and measures section.

jkretz
Forum: Pictures
05-21-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,749
Posted By jkretz

I love it!!! Especially the back! It looks like...

I love it!!! Especially the back! It looks like I need to get busy on some more quilts for Reda Elaine. Those colors look lovely together and I just might have something very close in my stash.
...
Forum: Pictures
05-21-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 23,924
Posted By jkretz

Hopefully Geta won't mind for me to post that she...

Hopefully Geta won't mind for me to post that she does have a book. Boxes with Love- fabric box patterns

www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/fabric-box-pattern.htm

I hope that this helps...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-21-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,862
Posted By jkretz

I love your purchases. The grays are nice, but I...

I love your purchases. The grays are nice, but I love the greens, especially the leaf patterned one. As far as Mother's Day went, this was my daughter-in-law's first Mother's Day. It was both good...
Forum: Main
05-12-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,688
Posted By jkretz

I just checked on Amazon and they do have it. ...

I just checked on Amazon and they do have it. They have several in fact. New and used.

jkretz
Forum: Main
05-12-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,688
Posted By jkretz

The applique is one of the Sunbonnet Sue line of...

The applique is one of the Sunbonnet Sue line of appliques. It is called Fisherman Fred. You can find a pattern of Fisherman Fred in Sunbonnet Sue's Neighborhood Quilt Pattern Book. You can...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,900
Posted By jkretz

I agree with Sunnye. They have helped me with my...

I agree with Sunnye. They have helped me with my regular sewing and also with my quilting. Although I haven't gotten up the nerve to do FMQ, yet. That is on my to do list, when I don't have anyone...
Forum: Main
04-25-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,307
Posted By jkretz

If you made the weighted part removable, you...

If you made the weighted part removable, you could use BB"s or the pellets that you can find at Walt-Mart in the gun or sporting goods department.
Forum: Links and Resources
04-24-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,895
Posted By jkretz

I typed in Free Baby Kimono Pattern into the...

I typed in Free Baby Kimono Pattern into the Search engine and I came up with several items.

www.freesewingpatternsdaily.blogspot.com/2010/11/baby-kimono.html...
Forum: Main
01-23-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Posted By jkretz

I have some that I have been doing 9 patch...

I have some that I have been doing 9 patch squares with. I plan to use them in a border in a quilt when I get enough put together to reach around a quilt. Or I could set then together with strips...
Forum: Main
01-22-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,002
Posted By jkretz

You might be able to put some small one together...

You might be able to put some small one together by stitching them together by hand with yarn, that is if there are any that would look together. But I agree with everyone else, don't cut them. ...
Forum: Links and Resources
11-11-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By jkretz

By the way I think that the Bear hugs Is Block 4.

By the way I think that the Bear hugs Is Block 4.
Forum: Links and Resources
11-11-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By jkretz

I think that I have it. I don't know how to post...

I think that I have it. I don't know how to post it but if you will send me your email address I will be happy to send what I have to you.
Forum: Mission: Organization
11-05-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,944
Posted By jkretz

Do you have windows or plenty of natural light? ...

Do you have windows or plenty of natural light? If not you might want to add plenty of good lighting. I have my sewing machine and serger placed in front of a window, but even so I also have a wall...
Forum: Links and Resources
08-21-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,306
Posted By jkretz

I'm sure you have tried it before, but try re...

I'm sure you have tried it before, but try re threading it with the top looper thread as the first thread, then the bottom looper and then the needle(s). Or if that fails check the thread to see if...
Forum: Main
07-05-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,928
Posted By jkretz

Have you tried washing the sparkly fabric?

Have you tried washing the sparkly fabric?
Forum: Main
07-04-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,145
Posted By jkretz

I agree, cash is always a hit! Got to ask...

I agree, cash is always a hit!
Got to ask though, does life get easier when there are no more teens??? Please say yes![/quote]

Sorry, I can't honestly say that it does. But just wait until...
Forum: Main
06-27-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,031
Posted By jkretz

The Doily can be glued in place with a washable...

The Doily can be glued in place with a washable glue stick until you get the doily sewn in place. If there are any older shows of Simlpy Quilts, there is a show on how to do this to make a fan...
Forum: Pictures
06-20-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,748
Posted By jkretz

If I were going to do a set of valances to go...

If I were going to do a set of valances to go with the quilt, I would make the shams as simply as possible and try to contrast them with the valances. Good luck with the surgery! I can't say that...
Forum: Main
03-06-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,023
Posted By jkretz

Try filling extra bobbins before you start. I...

Try filling extra bobbins before you start. I just bought extra bobbins today. Also if your machine has a place to put a second spool of thread (for sewing with a twin needle), you might try using...
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