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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-29-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By JustRetired

Sewing machine project makes history books come alive

i thought you all might enjoy reading this, maybe pass the idea on to any history teachers you know. I have pasted the article from The Westford Academy Student newspaper as I know many of you do...
Forum: Recipes
03-02-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By JustRetired

Depends on what kind of treacle it is, black...

Depends on what kind of treacle it is, black treacle is the same as molasses, just another name for it. Golden treacle is more like syrup, if you use it instead of sugar you will have to decrease...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-25-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 94,689
Posted By JustRetired

Rob, I used a tickler file at work for many...

Rob, I used a tickler file at work for many years! I trained a lot of people on setting one up and using it. It is a great way to track things and keep them timely. PM me if I can answer any...
Forum: Recipes
12-15-2019, 06:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,691
Posted By JustRetired

I use an old recipe for green tomato mincemeat...

I use an old recipe for green tomato mincemeat pie filling and can it. It uses green tomatoes, raisins, currents, cinnamon, cloves etc. It calls for suet, but I just skip that. When I use it to...
Forum: Main
12-11-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,194
Posted By JustRetired

Did you use a laser printer? That will fuse it,...

Did you use a laser printer? That will fuse it, you can only use an ink jet printer for these.
Forum: Pictures
11-20-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,045
Posted By JustRetired

Try shopping some stores for tablecloths too,...

Try shopping some stores for tablecloths too, maybe some that are more tropical like beallsflorida.com they carry more beach themed colors, I even saw a flamingo pumpkin they had for Halloween.
Forum: Pictures
11-20-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,045
Posted By JustRetired

Don't forget clothing as a source or fabric,...

Don't forget clothing as a source or fabric, hospital scrub tops are a source for cute unusual prints and if you buy a larger size, the available yardage is fairly significant and not too pricey.
Forum: Main
11-20-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,204
Posted By JustRetired

How about a yellow rose lapel pin? If you do a...

How about a yellow rose lapel pin? If you do a search for yellow rose pin, lots of options come up, from vintage enamel ones to fabric, you could even make a fabric rose pin!
Forum: Pictures
11-19-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,045
Posted By JustRetired

I would dye the light color metallic Christmas...

I would dye the light color metallic Christmas prints. The cotton should take the dye well and I don't think it would stick to the metallic parts so you could have purple with silver snowflakes,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

A little more digging, and I found a YouTube...

A little more digging, and I found a YouTube video on how to replace the gib and places to order one from. Thanks again everyone for all your suggestions.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

Thanks for all the replies, we figured out it is...

Thanks for all the replies, we figured out it is missing a part called a gib, it helps hold the needle in. Does anyone have a recommendation where to find one? My Ebay search turned up nothing.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

Next question, how do I fix this?

Next question, how do I fix this?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

The hole that the set screw goes into does not go...

The hole that the set screw goes into does not go through to the other side, the set screw however does not appear to be broken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

No long, the machine is actually very clean. It...

No long, the machine is actually very clean. It is a 2020 needle.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,040
Posted By JustRetired

problems putting needle in Singer 237

I found a 237 in great shape, brought it home and am attempting to test it, but I can not get the needle to stay in. I found the manual, have the right size needle, turned the flat side to the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-24-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,325
Posted By JustRetired

I made my wool dryer balls from scrap wool yarn....

I made my wool dryer balls from scrap wool yarn. You just wind up a ball to right size and drop it in the leg of a pantyhose and then tie a knot and drop another one in until you fill up the leg. I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-01-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,999
Posted By JustRetired

When we were going to town, we would ask my...

When we were going to town, we would ask my grandfather if we could bring him back anything, the reply was almost always, "a nickle's worth of 5 dollar bills"
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-01-2019, 04:13 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,999
Posted By JustRetired

"It will be better by the time you're married!"...

"It will be better by the time you're married!" Said to any little one with a small hurt like a skinned knee, stubbed toe etc.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-01-2019, 04:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,999
Posted By JustRetired

As a child I would walk on a country dirt road to...

As a child I would walk on a country dirt road to visit relatives, getting there was ok, because it was daylight; however I would often stay later than I had intended and would have to walk home...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-01-2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,999
Posted By JustRetired

When talking about bad things that might happen,...

When talking about bad things that might happen, like frost on the garden too soon, my German aunt would say,"Don't paint the devil on the wall!"
Forum: Main
09-17-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,976
Posted By JustRetired

I make lots and lots of hair bows. To prevent...

I make lots and lots of hair bows. To prevent the ribbon raveling, I use a wood burner to "cut" it. I just lay the ribbon in a glass pie pan and drag the hot wood burner over it, this seals and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-16-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By JustRetired

I have made several using this free pattern. ...

I have made several using this free pattern. https://www.sewmuchado.com/2016/10/adult-mermaid-tail-blanket-free-pattern.html Just print it out at 50% of size for small children and 75% for a bigger...
Forum: Pictures
06-26-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,633
Posted By JustRetired

If your Wal-Mart does not have a table of fabric...

If your Wal-Mart does not have a table of fabric marked as clearance, that does not mean that the fabric is not on sale, Try scanning one of the bolts that look like some of those pictured. Chances...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-28-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,886
Posted By JustRetired

Fleece sleeveless sleepsacks that zip up are easy...

Fleece sleeveless sleepsacks that zip up are easy and great since blankets in the crib are a no-no now. Also I made a ton of crib sheets, super easy, flannel and fleece for winter and cotton or...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-28-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,886
Posted By JustRetired

My son and his wife both used them a lot for...

My son and his wife both used them a lot for their children. My daughter in law made theirs. I would not seam the fabric, one long piece works best as you don't know where the seam will fall...
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