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    Forum: Main
    06-30-2011, 07:48 AM
    Replies: 74
    Views: 11,115
    Posted By Parrothead

    These are ones I made recently. Flannel on both...

    These are ones I made recently. Flannel on both sides, flannel inside, bias tape trimmed. I practice quilting (FM and regular) on them but the quilting would not be necessary.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-29-2011, 07:54 AM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 5,642
    Posted By Parrothead

    My Grannie did not always miter corners and our...

    My Grannie did not always miter corners and our family considers her quilts as fabulous heirlooms. I have been sewing for 60 years so mitering was learned years ago or I probably would be struggling...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-29-2011, 07:37 AM
    Replies: 82
    Views: 7,414
    Posted By Parrothead

    I like option #1 because that gray fabric is so...

    I like option #1 because that gray fabric is so beautiful! It needs to showcase.
    Forum: Main
    06-28-2011, 04:51 PM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 14,972
    Posted By Parrothead

    Never bought a pattern in my life , never will...

    Never bought a pattern in my life , never will and I have enough to last three life times.
    Forum: Main
    06-28-2011, 11:52 AM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 14,972
    Posted By Parrothead

    I will offer a bet that there are hundreds of...

    I will offer a bet that there are hundreds of quilts in families' closets/chests that no one else knows about. Therefore, even the most made will never be known. I also believe that many of the...
    Forum: Main
    06-28-2011, 10:41 AM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 14,972
    Posted By Parrothead

    I have 2 just like that that my grandmother made....

    I have 2 just like that that my grandmother made. They are really warm. We had one made of my Daddy's army uniforms but it disappeared after my sister died. (New wife was a B****)
    Forum: Main
    06-28-2011, 07:56 AM
    Replies: 128
    Views: 14,972
    Posted By Parrothead

    Those of you that mention free patterns in...

    Those of you that mention free patterns in newspapers and magazines are correct. I have some of the original Kansas City Star (newspaper) patterns from the 1930's. I also have patterns from Capers...
    Forum: Main
    06-26-2011, 06:59 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,228
    Posted By Parrothead

    Can you tell me what the diameter is? This is...

    Can you tell me what the diameter is? This is not the Qsnap frame but maybe if the PVC is smaller than the clamp then that is my problem.
    Forum: Main
    06-26-2011, 06:57 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,228
    Posted By Parrothead

    My clamps do have ribbing.

    My clamps do have ribbing.
    Forum: Main
    06-26-2011, 05:05 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,228
    Posted By Parrothead

    I purchased all the materials to make a frame. ...

    I purchased all the materials to make a frame. Have it all cut to the dimensions I want. I purchased SnapClamps as well as the pipe in 1". The clamps are so tight I cannot get them on or off the...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-26-2011, 11:22 AM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 7,310
    Posted By Parrothead

    If you'd like the pattern I used, here is a link....

    If you'd like the pattern I used, here is a link.
    http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patterns/details.html?idx=210
    I didn't follow through on the borders since I needed it to fit on a smaller space,...
    Forum: Main
    06-25-2011, 05:23 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,066
    Posted By Parrothead

    I use Perle Cotton for Huck Embroidery. I have...

    I use Perle Cotton for Huck Embroidery. I have purchased them online from JoAnns and Herrshcners. Michaels sometime has them in the store. I use #5 also. I like the Perle because there are more...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-25-2011, 05:14 PM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 7,310
    Posted By Parrothead

    You did a great job and very beautiful placement....

    You did a great job and very beautiful placement. I have two 54-40 or Fight's to refurbish. I am almost done with one. I never want to see another triangle! LOL
    Forum: Main
    06-25-2011, 05:09 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 5,060
    Posted By Parrothead

    I have to cut the shorter strips because I do not...

    I have to cut the shorter strips because I do not have a space long enough to cut WOF. It works for me just fine. I believe you have to do what makes you feel comfortable with what you are doing...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-25-2011, 07:49 AM
    Replies: 135
    Views: 7,285
    Posted By Parrothead

    Got them all but then I know I am old. My body...

    Got them all but then I know I am old. My body reminds me every day! LOL
    Forum: Main
    06-25-2011, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 291
    Views: 23,294
    Posted By Parrothead

    I like the variety. I think people post other...

    I like the variety. I think people post other things like new babies, kitties, puppies, etc. because they feel this is a family and want to share.
    Everyone has a right to their opinion and the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-22-2011, 08:30 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 2,486
    Posted By Parrothead

    In 2 weeks we are "moving" to Williams, AZ to...

    In 2 weeks we are "moving" to Williams, AZ to spend the summer. It will be a lot cooler there than where we are in Pahrump, NV (109 today). Williams is a unique little town and the gateway to the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-20-2011, 03:48 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,378
    Posted By Parrothead

    Last night we visited one of the casino in town...

    Last night we visited one of the casino in town to eat at the buffet. My husband parks out in the far area after letting me off at the door and then I sit and wait when we are finished for him to...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-20-2011, 12:03 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,173
    Posted By Parrothead

    Excess pounds run in our family. Almost all of...

    Excess pounds run in our family. Almost all of my cousins are overweight. My third daughter was a "fat" little girl and teen. She lost and was in the Navy for 6 years. Then after three babies,...
    Forum: Main
    06-19-2011, 06:34 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 9,585
    Posted By Parrothead

    I have purchased all the pipe and fittings to...

    I have purchased all the pipe and fittings to make one like this but have been too busy sewing to put it together. I purchased the clamps on line and they are 1 inch and fit very tight on the 1 inch...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-17-2011, 11:56 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 24,300
    Posted By Parrothead

    That is the neat thing about RV's. There are...

    That is the neat thing about RV's. There are lots of little spaces to store things. For instances the experts say to pack cupboards tight so things do not shift so fabric, yarn, etc. are great...
    Forum: Main
    06-17-2011, 07:48 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 28,935
    Posted By Parrothead

    I have used sheets for backing and for piecing. ...

    I have used sheets for backing and for piecing. I hand quilt and have no problem. Our vintage quilts often have a bit of variety in the thread count but all were hand quilted. Unless you do a...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-16-2011, 03:05 PM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 24,300
    Posted By Parrothead

    I was wondering about that also. I just measured...

    I was wondering about that also. I just measured mine and it is less than 4 inches. We wouldn't take our fireplace out either, we love it.
    Forum: Pictures
    06-16-2011, 07:50 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 24,300
    Posted By Parrothead

    Your floor plan is the same as ours. Montana...

    Your floor plan is the same as ours. Montana 3400. But I have a desk top computer and printer on the desk so I sew on dining table. And where you have the 2nd sewing machine we have a model...
    Forum: Main
    06-14-2011, 07:05 AM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 8,418
    Posted By Parrothead

    I cannot begin to tell you how many spools of C &...

    I cannot begin to tell you how many spools of C & C I have used over the years. Never had a problem, even the ones that are 40+ (15 cents marked on the wooden spool) years old.
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