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Forum: Main
01-01-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,888
Posted By gillyo

When I was 8 years old my mother, my little...

When I was 8 years old my mother, my little brother, and I took the train from Stockton, CA to Los Angeles to visit my grandparents. It was in the summer of 1967.

My grandmother was one of those...
Forum: Main
07-07-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,537
Posted By gillyo

I've been quilting so long and have finally...

I've been quilting so long and have finally learned how to smile and nod and say "thanks for letting me know" in an annoyingly perky voice when I get unsolicited quilting advice. I suspect a lot of...
Forum: Main
10-10-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,848
Posted By gillyo

I avoid telling people I "sew" and even that I'm...

I avoid telling people I "sew" and even that I'm a quilter. Over the years I've fended off many requests from people who found out I "sew" and asked me to do alterations and get offended when I say...
Forum: Main
10-07-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,353
Posted By gillyo

I moved out of state a few years ago. We were...

I moved out of state a few years ago. We were renting while house hunting so I had no idea how long my fabric would be in storage. I used medium sized moving boxes and marked all "Do not store on the...
Forum: Main
06-26-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 39,346
Posted By gillyo

Are you from Stockton, California? I grew up...

Are you from Stockton, California? I grew up there and remember the Katten Marengo's downtown on the same street as Penney's. There was also one on Pacific Ave, and in the 1970's at Weberstown Mall. ...
Forum: Main
05-08-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By gillyo

I handpiece all of the time and you have to plan...

I handpiece all of the time and you have to plan ahead a little. What I do is mark my 1/4" seam with a fine mechanical pencil. Then I make a tiny mark at each corner 1/4" in from the edge. Then...
Forum: Main
04-14-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,351
Posted By gillyo

I keep odd pieces next to my machine and use them...

I keep odd pieces next to my machine and use them to catch threads and small scraps.. I also use them to pick up stray threads off my sewing table and floor. They do a great job.
Forum: Main
03-27-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By gillyo

Years ago I came across a blank book in an art...

Years ago I came across a blank book in an art supply store. The top 2/3 of each page was graph paper, the bottom third was ruled so it made a perfect place for notes. Each page had a...
Forum: Main
03-13-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,332
Posted By gillyo

I'm sure I've told this story before on this...

I'm sure I've told this story before on this board but it's applicable in this case. I was fortunate as a young quilter to take a course in sewing technique from a woman who ran her own custom...
Forum: Main
02-14-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,992
Posted By gillyo

The first international show I entered was...

The first international show I entered was juried. Just getting accepted was enough for me. Imagine my shock when I won Best of Show! I think competing is great if you go into it with the attitude...
Forum: Main
02-06-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By gillyo

We used sheets of white melamine covered particle...

We used sheets of white melamine covered particle board we bought at Lowe's. It's very sturdy and the smooth surface is kind to fabrics. You can get iron-on melamine tape to trim the edges. It isn't...
Forum: Main
01-26-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Posted By gillyo

I made an organizer to put next to my machine....

I made an organizer to put next to my machine. Mine is about 18" long but you could make a smaller one. I used some scraps of home decorating fabric to make several pockets. I then stitched them to a...
Forum: Main
01-17-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,074
Posted By gillyo

I was trained as a seamstress and bias edges can...

I was trained as a seamstress and bias edges can be an asset or a disaster depending on when and how they're used. Curved patterns are going to have some biased edges, so they require more basting...
Forum: Main
01-17-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,317
Posted By gillyo

It depends on what kind of quilts you want to...

It depends on what kind of quilts you want to make. I would work on figuring that out before investing in a stash that may not meet your needs. Also, what's popular now may look very dated in a year...
Forum: Main
01-13-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,075
Posted By gillyo

I call mine WIPs (works in progress), instead of...

I call mine WIPs (works in progress), instead of UFOs because that way I can console myself that I'm still working on it. I also work small so I don't have a big investment in my projects so a lot...
Forum: Main
01-13-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,861
Posted By gillyo

I started hand sewing when I was five, machine...

I started hand sewing when I was five, machine sewing when I was nine, and quilting at 14. So, I've been doing this kind of work for over fifty years. I've noticed over the years that I sometimes get...
Forum: Main
01-13-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,689
Posted By gillyo

I made it a rule years ago to not give anything I...

I made it a rule years ago to not give anything I made to someone who I knew wouldn't appreciate it. It's just asking to get your feelings hurt. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who think...
Forum: Main
10-06-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,293
Posted By gillyo

I do a lot of small hand piecing and quilting...

I do a lot of small hand piecing and quilting projects. My favorite reuse is the boxes that Little Caesar's cheesy bread comes in, (my son loves it). If they aren't soiled I cover them with contact...
Forum: Main
08-04-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,317
Posted By gillyo

I don't make bed sized quilts anymore but I do...

I don't make bed sized quilts anymore but I do remember trying to baste one on my living room floor because I didn't have a pingpong table, (or even a dining table), at the time. I learned a lot in...
Forum: Main
07-02-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,412
Posted By gillyo

I was traveling last week and shopped at Joann's,...

I was traveling last week and shopped at Joann's, Hobby Lobby, and Craft Warehouse. The Joann's was fairly well stocked and I picked up two half yard pieces for $6 total. I loved both patterns but...
Forum: Main
07-02-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,882
Posted By gillyo

I make wall quilts and always sew a line of...

I make wall quilts and always sew a line of buttons on the back of the bottom edge. The extra weight
keeps it flush to the wall and as long I make sure it's square it hangs beautifully. For...
Forum: Main
06-19-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By gillyo

I always try to salvage what I can. One of my...

I always try to salvage what I can. One of my favorite things to do is make tote bags out of "mistakes." They're handy to have around, easy to make, and often turn out a lot better than I thought...
Forum: Main
06-11-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,537
Posted By gillyo

I'm turning 61 on Sunday and I've definitely...

I'm turning 61 on Sunday and I've definitely noticed a difference in my "fabric memory." Twice in the last year I've bought the same fabric twice, fortunately they were only half yards, but it still...
Forum: Main
06-08-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,850
Posted By gillyo

Are both fabric pieces on grain? Sometimes if one...

Are both fabric pieces on grain? Sometimes if one or both pieces are a looser weave and even slightly off grain they'll curl after they go thru the machine.
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Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-24-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,273
Views: 269,012
Posted By gillyo

I've been on a fabric moratorium for years but...

I've been on a fabric moratorium for years but still buy things that I absolutely love and know I will use. After moving a couple of years ago I had the opportunity to really look at my stash. I've...
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