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Forum: Recipes
Today, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By ptquilts

I like the first one but would add some onion and...

I like the first one but would add some onion and garlic (I'm half Italian!). If I have to eat ramen I add a ton of vegetables.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-05-2024, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By ptquilts

I received and finished my first project, a...

I received and finished my first project, a Dresden Plate bed quilt. When I first saw it, I thought, Oh, big stitch quilting, this will be easy. Wrong!! It was big stitch because it had to be. I...
Forum: Recipes
05-02-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,072
Posted By ptquilts

doesn't it come out too soft? I hate when you eat...

doesn't it come out too soft? I hate when you eat M&C in a restaurant and the noodle are so overcooked they are mush.
Forum: Recipes
04-29-2024, 03:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,072
Posted By ptquilts

Home Ec was pretty useless when I was in Jr. HS,...

Home Ec was pretty useless when I was in Jr. HS, but one thing I did learn was how to make a white sauce. It has been useful through the years. How to make tailor tacks, not so useful.
Forum: Recipes
04-28-2024, 02:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,072
Posted By ptquilts

we used to call it "Smacks and Knees." When I...

we used to call it "Smacks and Knees." When I was young and in college and working (til 9PM) I could eat an entire box by myself when I got home. Now one box makes 3 meals for me.
Forum: Recipes
04-27-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By ptquilts

At about 30-40 calories per strip, I am not going...

At about 30-40 calories per strip, I am not going to worry about eating real bacon!!
Forum: Recipes
04-26-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,072
Posted By ptquilts

Just made some yesterday. I heard to add some...

Just made some yesterday. I heard to add some sour cream, so I tried that. I always add a green vegetable and extra "real" cheese to the box mix. I don't buy them but I take them home from the food...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-22-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
Posted By ptquilts

do your research, there are some that take the...

do your research, there are some that take the hair and then sell the wigs to patients. I never grow enough hair to donate but I have heard different things from other people.
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 03:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,847
Posted By ptquilts

That's the one I have! 4452. I was told "no...

That's the one I have! 4452. I was told "no oiling needed" by CS rep. They said nothing in the manual about cleaning, even. I did finally clean up the bobbin area, took out so much lint, it ran...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-16-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By ptquilts

Don't want to count my chickens before they...

Don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, but I may be getting one for the cost of shipping! A friend has one she wants to give me. But she will need someone to help her get it to the post...
Forum: Main
04-15-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,138
Posted By ptquilts

I've been here since 2010. It was a revelation to...

I've been here since 2010. It was a revelation to see what people were up to. My DH and I did our quilting, never joined a group or guild. I was amazed at how many did machine quilting. I come from a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-11-2024, 03:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,731
Posted By ptquilts

"I did that first one as a favor to you, but I...

"I did that first one as a favor to you, but I can't keep quilting all your quilts for free. Do you understand?"

You have to choose between you being uncomfortable working for free, or making her...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-09-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,096
Posted By ptquilts

I saw it at about 98%. Shared my eclipse glasses...

I saw it at about 98%. Shared my eclipse glasses with the patient I picked up, she was impressed. It didn't get really dark here. Lots of traffic. Apparently it was still backed up at midnight. Huge...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-07-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,096
Posted By ptquilts

I have my eclipse glasses but I just also made an...

I have my eclipse glasses but I just also made an eclipse viewer out of a shoebox. Super easy. Looking forward to it.
Forum: Recipes
04-07-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By ptquilts

It does come out very dark brown.

It does come out very dark brown.
Forum: Main
04-05-2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,815
Posted By ptquilts

I tried machine quilting once or twice and it...

I tried machine quilting once or twice and it wasn't for me! I am happy to sit back in my comfy chair and do hand quilting.
Forum: Recipes
04-04-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By ptquilts

I made a second batch as muffins, cooking time...

I made a second batch as muffins, cooking time about 25 minutes, because I needed a snack when I am on the road. Made 12 muffins exactly.
Forum: Recipes
03-26-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By ptquilts

Came out great with oil instead of butter, a bit...

Came out great with oil instead of butter, a bit less sugar and some raisins.
Forum: Recipes
03-26-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By ptquilts

knobby apple cake

I am making this now and it smells so good, I have to share the recipe!

2 T. butter
1 egg
3/4 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla -- cream these together.

Sift together
1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. each -...
Forum: Main
03-26-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Posted By ptquilts

I once had a really nice post-war Pfaff machine...

I once had a really nice post-war Pfaff machine that I got rid of because it was so difficult to get at and clean the bobbin area (requiring a screwdriver).
Forum: Main
03-25-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,147
Posted By ptquilts

A great site for finding any kind of book is...

A great site for finding any kind of book is www.bookfinder.com. Pulls in info from all over the web.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-22-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,096
Posted By ptquilts

I ordered my glasses from Ebay, $2. I'm ready!

I ordered my glasses from Ebay, $2. I'm ready!
Forum: Main
03-20-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,557
Posted By ptquilts

Am I out of it?

I've been sewing for 50+ years, always on vintage mechanical machines. A few years ago I got my first "new" machine, a Singer 4452 Heavy Duty. Also mechanical, not computerized. When I got it, I...
Forum: Pictures
03-16-2024, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,012
Posted By ptquilts

I would display it on a shelf or throw on the...

I would display it on a shelf or throw on the back of a sofa, but not use it. It's beautiful! and so special - a wedding ring quilt given as a wedding present.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-14-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By ptquilts

I like to think I inherited a fabric gene from...

I like to think I inherited a fabric gene from that side of the family! My mom (100% Italian) used to tell me about an aunt who kept all the scraps from clothes making, under her bed. She would haul...
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