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Forum: Main
11-03-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 14,229
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

You can buy Carol Doak's paper that works well in...

You can buy Carol Doak's paper that works well in your printer. It tears off real easy.
10-09-2011, 07:43 PM
Forum: Main
07-25-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,966
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I agree with the pearl cotton.

I agree with the pearl cotton.
06-01-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,951
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Several counties in Iowa have 'Barn Quilts'. ...

Several counties in Iowa have 'Barn Quilts'. They are showing up in several states I understand. Cool!
Forum: Main
05-04-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,945
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I love hand quilting, it is the most relaxing. ...

I love hand quilting, it is the most relaxing. The binding (also by hand) because when I get to that part it is finished.
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 15,284
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

For me it is my 'age', there is always something...

For me it is my 'age', there is always something in my house, usually quilting/sewing related, that I am looking for. Then at the most unexpected time--it shows up. The joys of advancing age I put...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 30,640
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

If I count when I first sat next to my mother and...

If I count when I first sat next to my mother and her teaching me to hand quilt (I was about 8 years old) I would have to say about 66-67 years. I made a quilt for my doll around that time. I self...
04-30-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 12,643
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Just curious, how do those ladies hats stay on...

Just curious, how do those ladies hats stay on their heads??
Forum: Main
04-29-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,070
Views: 65,800
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

73

73
04-22-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,563
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Mr. Goodbar and the Special Dark is a tie for me....

Mr. Goodbar and the Special Dark is a tie for me.
Plain milk chocolate would be next.
Someone else can have the Krackles.
Forum: Main
04-21-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,363
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I prefer pearl cotton, but have also used crochet...

I prefer pearl cotton, but have also used crochet thread if it is about the same wait as the pearl cotton.
Forum: Main
03-12-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 15,398
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

One way to preshrink your fabric if you must!

One way to preshrink your fabric if you must!
Forum: Main
03-10-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,745
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

While healing from a broken arm I spent several...

While healing from a broken arm I spent several weeks going through old magazines. I tore out anything that interested me. This was patterns, instructions on different techniques, new ideas, etc. ...
03-05-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,367
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I have sewed about everything. When I purchased...

I have sewed about everything. When I purchased my first sewing machine I made nearly all my clothes. Made my wedding dress, sewed clothes, shirts for my son and cute outfits for my daughter. I...
02-14-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,275
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Other than fabric I collect trees. Started out...

Other than fabric I collect trees. Started out with someone giving me a tree she made with pine cones. Then I would put it out at Christmas time. Others began giving me trees--any kind usually for...
02-09-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,649
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I am with you in having all my bills face forward...

I am with you in having all my bills face forward and separated by denominations. I blame the fact that I worked at a school and had to count school lunch money for monthly deposits. When my kids...
Forum: Main
02-05-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 46,902
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I remember well when J C Penneys sold fabric as...

I remember well when J C Penneys sold fabric as did most other department stores. I wasn't into the quilting yet, but I do remember buying fabrics for making my own clothes. When I first came to...
01-31-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,632
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Iowa/Illinois

Iowa/Illinois
Forum: Pictures
01-26-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,018
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Borntoquilt, I love your quilting. I number years...

Borntoquilt, I love your quilting. I number years ago I made a deal with an artist (watercolor painting) friend. We traded our 'art work'. I made an Amish (all solid color) with black background....
Forum: Main
01-26-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,128
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

What solids I use are usually traditional Amish...

What solids I use are usually traditional Amish patterns. The white and black I usually like the white on white, or black on black.
Forum: Main
01-16-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,388
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Try a light green for the yellow block...

Try a light green for the yellow block background, then use light green on the yellow block background. That would tone it down a little if the 'stars' are bright green/yellow.
Forum: Main
01-16-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,708
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I grew up with quilts made by grandmothers,...

I grew up with quilts made by grandmothers, mother and aunts. Most of the quilts (older ones) I have were made in the the 30's, 40's and 50's. I do have one my grandmother made in the early 1900's....
Forum: Pictures
01-08-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,317
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

Kids love fabric, I have learned. I keep a clear...

Kids love fabric, I have learned. I keep a clear plastic barrel shaped container that I put really small scraps not usable for anything in my sewing area and when Tate (17 months) comes over he...
Forum: Main
12-25-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,268
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

I actually still have mine, I think it is stored...

I actually still have mine, I think it is stored away some place. Don't use it now, but used it when I made my own clothes. My husband was for any new gadget that would speed the process or make it...
Forum: Pictures
12-22-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,111
Posted By Ruby Y Campos

The BEARS fabric I ordered on line at Hancocks,...

The BEARS fabric I ordered on line at Hancocks, not Hancocks of Paducah. The shipping was as much as a yard of fabric, but it was 59 inches wide.
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