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Forum: Main
01-21-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,105
Posted By needlenut

I, too, gladly share information about my...

I, too, gladly share information about my projects and often offer to teach someone how to do her own. Often they want you to spend your time making one for them not spend the time and effort to do...
Forum: Main
01-04-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,220
Posted By needlenut

A friend who taught a quilt class called quilting...

A friend who taught a quilt class called quilting 1/4" from seamline "echo quilting." It is much easier than SID. I prefer to use a 14" round hoop when hand quilting, size 10 to 12 between needles,...
Forum: Main
12-31-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,236
Posted By needlenut

On the Fons and Porter show that I watched today,...

On the Fons and Porter show that I watched today, their tip was to use the plastic from a food sealing appliance on the back of your rulers. It is clear so no problem with not seeing measuring lines.
Forum: Main
12-07-2010, 04:38 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,602
Posted By needlenut

My mother had me using a needle and embroidery...

My mother had me using a needle and embroidery thread at two years old. My summerz were spent embroidering our Christmas presents. She taught me to crochet before I started to school. In seventh...
Forum: Pictures
11-24-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,219
Posted By needlenut

Gorgeous!!!

Gorgeous!!!
Forum: Main
11-24-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,797
Posted By needlenut

My grama made quilts like that in the late 60's...

My grama made quilts like that in the late 60's early 70's :D:D:D

You can trim them so they all show just some white around some of the edges. Don't worry about some of the sides with the...
Forum: Main
11-17-2010, 03:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,114
Posted By needlenut

My mother made "corn bags" to warm our feet in...

My mother made "corn bags" to warm our feet in bed when sleeping in an unheated room. She bought the corn in a farm supply store as she lived on the farm. I made "rice bags" for the same purpose...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-03-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,871
Posted By needlenut

Mine came because I like using all kinds of...

Mine came because I like using all kinds of needles. Crafts using glue never turn out well, let me sew it on. Also I got tired of never remembering what I used as a password. This I can remember.
Forum: Tutorials
11-01-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,891
Posted By needlenut

You "done" good! Yea!

You "done" good! Yea!
Forum: Main
11-01-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,288
Posted By needlenut

AAAAAAAAAmen! AAAmen! AAmen, Amen,Amen.

AAAAAAAAAmen! AAAmen! AAmen, Amen,Amen.
Forum: Main
10-28-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,679
Posted By needlenut

I used a nice thick towel for pot holders that my...

I used a nice thick towel for pot holders that my daughter requested for part of her Christmas. Only two layers were needed, I printed on copy paper a quilting design, pinned it on the top, FMQ...
Forum: Main
10-13-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,215
Posted By needlenut

I have one made by June Tailor that is a padded...

I have one made by June Tailor that is a padded pressing board on one side and a cutting board on the other. It has a handle for easy carrying or for hanging storage. Size, approximately 12 1/2"x...
Forum: Main
10-05-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 16,584
Posted By needlenut

No, others still use the tracing wheel and paper....

No, others still use the tracing wheel and paper. But there are not so many who do the beautiful needle turn applique. I still do some garment sewing and need the tracing paper for another type of...
Forum: Pictures
10-04-2010, 03:11 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,389
Posted By needlenut

Kathy, thank you; I can "see" in my mind's eye...

Kathy, thank you; I can "see" in my mind's eye many quilted feathers on that quilt ... especially on the off-white, BUT (big BUT, too!), I need to practice quilting feathers. I bought Sally Terry's...
Forum: Main
10-04-2010, 03:01 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 32,150
Posted By needlenut

Thank you, I wondered how to manage the corners...

Thank you, I wondered how to manage the corners on wider binding.
Forum: Main
10-04-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,579
Posted By needlenut

I like the "piano key" border, strips of 2...

I like the "piano key" border, strips of 2 1/2"x6", or whatever size suits you. A nice star, four patch, etc, in the corners makes an interesting finish. I have used a "checkerboard" border that I...
Forum: Pictures
10-02-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,787
Posted By needlenut

Beautiful! I love it!

Beautiful! I love it!
Forum: Main
10-02-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,271
Posted By needlenut

I love that song, too.

I love that song, too.
Forum: Main
10-02-2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,273
Posted By needlenut

Another note on your problem. Since it is mostly...

Another note on your problem. Since it is mostly at the beginning of your stitching, take a small scrap of fabric and stitch across it before snipping the threads of your project. It is under the...
Forum: Main
10-01-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 14,076
Posted By needlenut

I love quilting, knitting, crocheting, tatting,...

I love quilting, knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing, etc. I just like to find the easiest and quickest way for me to get the desired results. Then I can do some more.
Forum: Main
10-01-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 14,076
Posted By needlenut

I cut it in strips just wider than my chain,...

I cut it in strips just wider than my chain, taping the pieces together to make it as long as the quilt.
Forum: Main
10-01-2010, 02:56 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 14,076
Posted By needlenut

Masking tape or painters tape can also be used to...

Masking tape or painters tape can also be used to quilt beside so that you don't need to mark your lines for quilting 1/4" from the seam or any echo quilting, especially when doing hand quilting. I...
Forum: Main
09-30-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 14,076
Posted By needlenut

I agree that SID is for the birds. A special...

I agree that SID is for the birds. A special foot is a help. I saw one lady use rick rack over the seam which added an embellishment and hid the "not so great" stitch in the ditch. 1/4 inch echo...
Forum: Main
09-30-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 16,584
Posted By needlenut

The little curved metal piece? Mine didn't have...

The little curved metal piece? Mine didn't have that, but I assume it is to put your finger on top protecting that important item when you would like to put a little more pressure when using several...
Forum: Main
09-22-2010, 03:28 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,570
Posted By needlenut

They are awesome!

They are awesome!
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