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Forum: Main
08-26-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,559
Posted By Geoduck

It's I a good deal if you use it! I have to make...

It's I a good deal if you use it! I have to make myself remember to watch.
Mostly I'm watching things that I haven't 'bought' on the regular Craftsy site - they'll be around after my Bluprint...
Forum: Main
07-10-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,135
Posted By Geoduck

Check your local hardware store for "Caulk Backer...

Check your local hardware store for "Caulk Backer Rod." Basically a foam noodle that can be cut into half-inch sections to be used as a cheap version of PinMoors. I put one over the applicator tip...
Forum: Main
06-28-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,655
Posted By Geoduck

I'm intrigued! Tell me more about this thing you...

I'm intrigued! Tell me more about this thing you call a "wringer" in this day and age. Have you salvaged an oldie but goodie?
Forum: Main
06-21-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,061
Posted By Geoduck

This is a great thread! rryder - “basting...

This is a great thread!

rryder - “basting areas where points need to match up with my machine before joining the whole row (can’t remember who I got that one from, it was either Carol Doak or...
Forum: Main
05-22-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,712
Posted By Geoduck

You got my curiosity up... so I did some...

You got my curiosity up... so I did some research.
The Pellon (Nature's Touch) was on sale at Joann for 40% off.
Walmart's regular price is a bit less than half of Joann's sale price for the same...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-22-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 40,508
Posted By Geoduck

Macbaby - "I have my blocks sewing in strips, and...

Macbaby - "I have my blocks sewing in strips, and need to get them sewn together. With the dark green triangles, the quilt has moved into the "does not interest me" stage."

Would you please post a...
Forum: Main
05-17-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,663
Posted By Geoduck

Thank you for all the responses

I will share them with my co-chair - we're both new at this. I appreciate all the ideas and thoughts.
Forum: Main
05-14-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,663
Posted By Geoduck

Guild BOM

How does your guild handle a block of the month program? Do you have trouble getting people to participate? What happens to the blocks - are they raffled to participants? - made into charity quilts?...
Forum: Main
04-23-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,973
Posted By Geoduck

Thanks, everyone

Thanks for the replies! I have some good (heavy) muslin that was given to me and I have washed it. I'm old enough to remember that you always wash everything you sew with! And, still have the habit....
Forum: Main
04-22-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,973
Posted By Geoduck

Muslin as backing on table runners - Tacky or OK?

I just can't bring myself to use 'good' fabric as a backing for something that would be seen only when laying it down. Is using muslin tacky, a cop-out? Should I bite the bullet and use 'good'...
Forum: Main
03-02-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,036
Posted By Geoduck

I have been saving dryer sheets and finally...

I have been saving dryer sheets and finally decided to try one for a string block - and it will be the last one I use for a quilt. They may be OK for a wall hanging but waaay too stiff for a quilt.
Forum: Main
12-16-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 51,021
Posted By Geoduck

Thank you for the link to ecorugpads.com. I...

Thank you for the link to ecorugpads.com.
I just ordered an 18" x 24" piece and, with the current 15% discount, it was only $17.81 And Free Shipping. What a bargain, can't wait to tell my guild.
Forum: Main
12-11-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,251
Posted By Geoduck

I tried several different packages from Harbor...

I tried several different packages from Harbor Freight and could not get any of them to work. I buy all my blades on Amazon for very reasonable prices and so far after 3 different shipments and 3...
Forum: Main
07-15-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,793
Posted By Geoduck

Here are two excellent articles about how much to...

Here are two excellent articles about how much to charge.
https://huntersdesignstudio.com/2012/11/08/whats-it-worth/
http://quazyquilter.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-three-finishes.html
Forum: Main
11-09-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,460
Posted By Geoduck

Fiber Arts website

These are quality rulers but only for specialty projects...
https://www.phillipsfiberart.com/
Forum: Main
07-20-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,158
Posted By Geoduck

Lightbulb Laser squares

I haven't used these yet, still working on my first quilt, but they seem like a good idea! I got 2 so I could lay out the quilt and see how all 4 sides would line up.
This is not the exact photo - I...
Forum: Main
06-29-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,585
Posted By Geoduck

I vote "no" for Sidewinder

I thought a Sidewinder would be a useful addition to my toy chest - but it was not. The thread doesn't wind evenly, it gets thick at the top then starts filling in more at the bottom. Also, it...
Forum: Main
01-23-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,975
Posted By Geoduck

If I were a rich...woman and could afford to buy...

If I were a rich...woman and could afford to buy more of Jinny Beyer's fabric I would looove to have her Portable Palette BUT I'm not and I cant, so I don't. I find the 3-in-1 tool helpful and I like...
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