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    Search: Posts Made By: Purl
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-24-2023, 06:43 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,263
    Posted By Purl

    Thanks for getting back to me ! I, am used to...

    Thanks for getting back to me ! I, am used to having a Bernina. Had a lovely 930 which I gifted to a daughter along with a Bernina serger, and bought an Artista 180 with embroidery module. The...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-23-2023, 02:05 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,263
    Posted By Purl

    what brand sewing machine to buy??

    Hi! I'm back after many years, wondering what brand of machine to get to replace my Bernina who's computer screen no longer functions. She is an Artista 180 and needs to retire, I'm afraid. No...
    Forum: Recipes
    05-04-2017, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,816
    Posted By Purl

    Maple syrup baked custard! Wow! Made it last...

    Maple syrup baked custard! Wow! Made it last night in the hope that it might be kind of like the flan we used to have in Texas. It was just wonderful!! And the maple syrup instead of carmellized...
    Forum: Main
    03-03-2017, 07:05 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 7,605
    Posted By Purl

    Major part of a Christmas tree skirt? Pieced...

    Major part of a Christmas tree skirt? Pieced with green and off white it would be lovely- classic and very old fashioned.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-28-2017, 09:45 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 3,229
    Posted By Purl

    Hi Geri- Have you tried ordering the movie from...

    Hi Geri-
    Have you tried ordering the movie from your library? I just ordered one from mine a couple of minutes ago. Anything to avoid tangling with the "Electronic Life"!!!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-26-2017, 08:39 AM
    Replies: 120
    Views: 13,419
    Posted By Purl

    My husband and I have no interest in DNA testing...

    My husband and I have no interest in DNA testing for ourselves - -But! we have a new 4 year old rescue dog we would really like to know more about. He is such a mystery in so many ways and his vet...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2017, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 5,594
    Posted By Purl

    white on white

    I guess I usually use white on white, but I use the "wrong side". It gives just enough interest to keep me happy and doesn't show the ridges or blobs that look as though they could be picked off....
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2016, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,021
    Posted By Purl

    Wow! What an terrific idea! My new plan! ...

    Wow! What an terrific idea! My new plan!
    Thank you so much.
    Purl
    Forum: Main
    11-07-2016, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,518
    Posted By Purl

    yo yos!

    Yes! Garlands for the Christmas tree!! Thanks, Tartan. My box of orphans have found a home at last!
    Purl
    Forum: Main
    10-28-2016, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,532
    Posted By Purl

    Many thanks to all who took the time to reply! I...

    Many thanks to all who took the time to reply! I will look for Dritz - it seems to be a good brand so fingers crossed. The others I tried to sand with an emery board and it was hopeless. I need to...
    Forum: Main
    10-28-2016, 05:48 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,532
    Posted By Purl

    Quilting Safety Pins

    Any recommendations for quilting safety pins without burrs or flaws? I swore the last time I bought a pack it was the last time because only 1/2 or less were usable. They left holes so big in the...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-03-2016, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,040
    Posted By Purl

    Kitsie - how fun to see your progress! I am just...

    Kitsie - how fun to see your progress! I am just starting block #8 and am having a wonderful time. Your blocks are an inspiration and are just far enough in front of me to be a carrot to my horse. ...
    Forum: Recipes
    06-28-2016, 05:31 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 3,408
    Posted By Purl

    Yup! That's how they all learned their...

    Yup! That's how they all learned their fractions! All three started by standing on a chair. What total fun and good times.
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2015, 07:07 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 4,475
    Posted By Purl

    The reason he is such a happy little pig is...

    The reason he is such a happy little pig is because he is sleeping on a huge slice of chocolate torte with a nice big dollop of whipping cream on top. Take that away and he won't be a happy little...
    Forum: Main
    07-01-2015, 02:03 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,812
    Posted By Purl

    Musty smelling fabric

    A friend of mine told me she just received a box of wonderful 50's and 60's quilting fabric. Unfortunately, they had been stored in a closed up old house for at least 5 years and smell terrible. ...
    Forum: Main
    06-21-2015, 06:02 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,787
    Posted By Purl

    Good question, KLO. I put the band from the...

    Good question, KLO. I put the band from the bottom of the pyramid to the very narrow top and use it on a prepared strip of fabric needing to cut only on the two sides. The fellow in the you tube...
    Forum: Main
    06-20-2015, 06:39 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,787
    Posted By Purl

    Put a wide rubber band around the ruler or...

    Put a wide rubber band around the ruler or template! There is one on my 60 degree pyramid ruler right now and it's dandy. Saw it on you tube. I save the bands that hold broccoli, asparagus, etc.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-28-2015, 06:08 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,602
    Posted By Purl

    Paducah!

    No stories? No pictures? Nothing to share?
    Purl
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    04-25-2015, 11:03 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,202
    Posted By Purl

    I will be in Paducah tomorrow afternoon thru...

    I will be in Paducah tomorrow afternoon thru tuesday. (I know- I missed the Show. Darn.) Wondering if there is any fabric left! I also would like suggestions of what to see, do and eat. We plan on...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-27-2014, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 6,794
    Posted By Purl

    Greetings from Maine! We only have 1 week left...

    Greetings from Maine! We only have 1 week left here. Boo Hoo. Fresh fish and or seafood once or twice a day will be missed a lot. Such a beautiful state!! Do we have a color for October's fat...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-27-2014, 06:36 AM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 7,556
    Posted By Purl

    We were in a Target here in Toronto day before...

    We were in a Target here in Toronto day before yesterday. It was as empty as the ones back in the States. We left without a bag in hand. Sharyn - I love your idea of Penney's saving our Main...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-26-2014, 05:41 AM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 7,556
    Posted By Purl

    greetings from Toronto! Our Internet service has...

    greetings from Toronto! Our Internet service has been wonky at best, but I have been thinking of you all. Lucky for me, I procrastinated about going to Tim Horton's for my one Canadian doughnut. ...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-18-2014, 12:59 PM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 7,556
    Posted By Purl

    WaaHoo! First day of our road trip and we are in...

    WaaHoo! First day of our road trip and we are in a beautiful campground just outside of Eagle River WI. It is 64 degrees here and 80 degrees and storming back home. We need to keep ahead of the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-01-2014, 05:57 PM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 7,556
    Posted By Purl

    How funny! I've been checking the July postings,...

    How funny! I've been checking the July postings, wondering where everyone had gone. And here you all are- right where you should be! I left a fairly long -for me- post on July a while ago and got...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-01-2014, 05:07 PM
    Replies: 118
    Views: 7,303
    Posted By Purl

    Hello out there- where is everyone??? How did we...

    Hello out there- where is everyone??? How did we do last month? I lost 4.2 pounds and plan on walking the soles off my shoes in August. August 18th we are heading out in our 5th wheel for Toronto,...
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