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    Search: Posts Made By: rosimone
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    Forum: Main
    08-09-2024, 09:06 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,171
    Posted By rosimone

    Smile Old Singer

    I bought a refurbished Singer in 1963 and still use it! Had it cleaned and the tension adjusted in 2011 and that is the only time it has been out of my sight. The repair man said to not ever let go...
    Forum: Main
    10-19-2021, 12:44 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,334
    Posted By rosimone

    I just finished a 9 patch alternated with a rail...

    I just finished a 9 patch alternated with a rail fence block for a baby quilt and it came out really nice. I was using a black print with a black and white rail fence so not to distracting with...
    Forum: Main
    10-19-2021, 12:39 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 6,200
    Posted By rosimone

    Sometime when you are matching up points the...

    Sometime when you are matching up points the fabric direction may be on crosswise on one piece and lengthwise on the other. I find if I can stretch one piece or easy another I can sometimes get it to...
    Forum: Main
    10-19-2021, 12:31 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,972
    Posted By rosimone

    Not many people understand the labor intensity a...

    Not many people understand the labor intensity a quilt top requires. Had quilting is very time consuming but beautiful and soft . Long arm quilters can charge up to $200 and no one blinks an eye. I...
    Forum: Main
    10-19-2021, 12:20 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,782
    Posted By rosimone

    This depends on what the quilt is intended for....

    This depends on what the quilt is intended for. If it is for steady use in my home I tend to use whatever is handy. My thready stash exceeds my fabric stash since I did only finished garments for...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 01:27 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,380
    Posted By rosimone

    raveling fabric.

    I just completed a kit that used Moda fabric and I understand it is excellent quality but I had a sewing room that looked like a Colorado snow storm in August. I starched as much as I could but as it...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 01:20 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 8,481
    Posted By rosimone

    All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who...

    All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who is going to measure a gift quilt! ? If they do don't give them another. Usually if your blocks are accurate before setting them together your quilt...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 01:14 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 8,481
    Posted By rosimone

    All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who...

    All of those issues are old friends of mine! Who is going to measure a gift quilt! ? If they do don't give them another. Usually if your blocks are accurate before setting them together your quilt...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 01:10 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 4,939
    Posted By rosimone

    Bold! I could see that done for a young man in...

    Bold! I could see that done for a young man in some other shades.
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,287
    Posted By rosimone

    It is not like garment yardage where you know how...

    It is not like garment yardage where you know how many yards for a dress, skirt or pants. I think you should pick out three or four patterns you have been wanting to try and take those measurements...
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 12:53 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 12,259
    Posted By rosimone

    Like you I have a vintage 1950 Singer that takes...

    Like you I have a vintage 1950 Singer that takes either. I think the metal is better and I use that most of the time but sometimes it is convenient to grab a plastic bobbin already filled.
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 12:49 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,734
    Posted By rosimone

    t was from Pieces of my Heart #612 "Fine...

    t was from Pieces of my Heart #612 "Fine China".
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2021, 12:46 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 3,412
    Posted By rosimone

    I feel your pain. Just finished a quilt with...

    I feel your pain. Just finished a quilt with over 600 2" half square triangles. My first time to use thangles and made a lot of mistakes. Shorten your stitch and do a lock at beginning and end of...
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2021, 10:59 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,734
    Posted By rosimone

    It is a Sandy Gervais patter #612. I am going to...

    It is a Sandy Gervais patter #612. I am going to blame much of my issue on my old Singer that does not have dual feed. I am almost finished and the front looks great. Have managed to hide most of my...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2021, 09:58 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,734
    Posted By rosimone

    Angry Instructions in kits.

    My daughter received a gift of a kit by www. pieces of my heart. Way above her skill level. I said I would give it a try but have never done a kit before but have quilted for 20 years. It contains...
    Forum: Main
    10-30-2019, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,266
    Posted By rosimone

    I would let the amount of t-shirts I have...

    I would let the amount of t-shirts I have available decide the size but nothing smaller than a generous twin. That way it would be good for dorm rooms or the couch.
    Forum: Main
    10-30-2019, 07:27 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,528
    Posted By rosimone

    Drunkards path quilt

    It looks as if some of the blocks were set incorrectly. You will notice this for sure when you start quilting. I think it is georgous and would not stop me from completing the quilt and proudly...
    Forum: Main
    10-23-2019, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 8,682
    Posted By rosimone

    Rice is best!

    I found long grain rice to be the best. Found a pattern for a setting hen and made a whole flock for my quilting group and we all just love them.
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-23-2019, 12:17 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 816
    Posted By rosimone

    Welcome from Colorado. This site is one of my...

    Welcome from Colorado. This site is one of my all time favorites and I get so much info from these amazing women.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-19-2019, 09:36 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,191
    Posted By rosimone

    I have had a 401A since 1965 and it has only been...

    I have had a 401A since 1965 and it has only been in the shop for a cleaning and found lint behind the thread adjustment on the face of the machine was the only problem! Just oil and blow out...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2018, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,684
    Posted By rosimone

    Red face stabalizing your ruler

    I use shelf lining rubber matting cut slightly smaller that the ruler I am using and it holds nicely to the fabric.
    Forum: Main
    10-15-2015, 10:13 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,907
    Posted By rosimone

    Just for your information, a hand pieced, hand...

    Just for your information, a hand pieced, hand quilted one will appraise at a very high price. Did one for my Son and his wife in Queen size that appraised over $1800.00 for insurance purposes. Will...
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2015, 09:18 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 9,793
    Posted By rosimone

    cracked hands.

    Thwe salve I use is for "workers hands" and is O'Keefe's Working Hands salve and is available at any hardware. Also, if you hand quilt I have found that by wrapping my finger tips i use under to...
    Forum: Main
    11-28-2013, 11:16 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 9,315
    Posted By rosimone

    I would like to have the name or instructions for...

    I would like to have the name or instructions for the pattern using circles and folding them into squares. I watched a lady making them one time but never saw them set together.
    Forum: Main
    11-07-2013, 10:30 AM
    Replies: 67
    Views: 7,853
    Posted By rosimone

    My father had a feed and produce store and I have...

    My father had a feed and produce store and I have seen him move several one hundred pound sacks of feed to get one of the farm ladies the pattern of fabric she needed for a dress. Everything I wore...
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