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Forum: Recipes
Yesterday, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 136
Posted By GingerK

I have to agree with Iceblossom. I too, am a fan...

I have to agree with Iceblossom. I too, am a fan of the original Kraft mac and cheese in the box. It was something that I never had growing up, in fact any noodles we had were either in soup or...
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By GingerK

I'm afraid you'll have to do some math. I would...

I'm afraid you'll have to do some math. I would break down one block into its components. How many background pieces and what are their sizes, the same for each of the other elements. Once you...
Forum: Main
04-20-2024, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By GingerK

I would say either prewash it all or don't...

I would say either prewash it all or don't prewash any of it. However, prewashing is a very personal thing. Many panels are very distorted when they come off the bolt. Wetting them can allow them...
Forum: Recipes
04-08-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By GingerK

My apologies, Onebyone. Yes, the temp is 350...

My apologies, Onebyone. Yes, the temp is 350 degrees and yes, the second time I made it, I added 2 tsp. of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg. It went over well at the guild meeting.
Forum: Pictures
04-06-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,465
Posted By GingerK

Oh but they are so cute!! If you find they are...

Oh but they are so cute!! If you find they are taking too long to make, you might try putting something else between the rows--like palm trees or maybe coconuts or even a row of tropical huts. The...
Forum: Main
03-31-2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By GingerK

A warm dryer (not hot) and a damp towel can help....

A warm dryer (not hot) and a damp towel can help. So will laying it out on a bed for a couple of days. And the reason it was in a garbage bag is because one can never get it back into its original...
Forum: Pictures
03-30-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By GingerK

Thanks cashs mom, for posting the link. It...

Thanks cashs mom, for posting the link. It really is worth checking out, not only for the lovely quilts but also to remember some of our older members. I too, have wondered about where they are...
03-30-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By GingerK

What a wonderful way to repurpose an old but...

What a wonderful way to repurpose an old but cherished quilt! You are so talented! They are absolutely beautiful and unique.
Forum: Pictures
03-30-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By GingerK

Another scrappy finish for 2024

Since my scrap bins were overflowing, I decided to make 2024 The Year of the Scrap! But I needed inspiration. Do any of you remember grammy Dwynn's thread from waaaaay back in 2011? It was called...
Forum: Pictures
03-26-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,740
Posted By GingerK

Beautiful! What a fantastic quilt in my...

Beautiful! What a fantastic quilt in my favourite colours! Who wouldn't love such a generous gift. You did a wonderful job and one less thing to worry about before the wedding!
Forum: Recipes
03-22-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By GingerK

Immer Appetitlich YouTube videos

I stumbled upon Immer Appetitlich a few days ago. I swear I gained 5 pounds just watching some of his recipe videos! Anyway, I decided to try one of his recipes and wow!! it is delicious! It has...
Forum: Main
03-20-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,457
Posted By GingerK

Yep, they want our money. I have a Janome 4900...

Yep, they want our money. I have a Janome 4900 which is well out of warranty. The original manual actually said it had to be 'serviced by a licensed technician' every 12 months. It did not specify...
Forum: Main
03-18-2024, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By GingerK

If you want to go the bargello route, I think...

If you want to go the bargello route, I think earth tones with short dark pieces for the 'treads' might work. Just a very gentle curve instead of zig zag. To me, that would look like the track a...
Forum: Pictures
03-12-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,653
Posted By GingerK

Beautiful! Congrats on a great finish. No...

Beautiful! Congrats on a great finish. No matter which branch the veteran served in, I know he will love this quilt. You are right, the star is a perfect addition. I often get my best ideas while...
Forum: Main
03-12-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,278
Posted By GingerK

Copycat, most of us have been taught to sew the...

Copycat, most of us have been taught to sew the body of the top together, measure the two outside edges and also through the middle. Then cut the border length using the average of those...
Forum: Main
03-11-2024, 05:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,278
Posted By GingerK

I also sew pairs of rows together first. If I am...

I also sew pairs of rows together first. If I am using borders, I will sew the border to the outside rows before sewing the whole thing together. Then I only have two borders to add at the end. A...
Forum: Pictures
03-10-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,872
Posted By GingerK

I was very surprised to see this thread pop up...

I was very surprised to see this thread pop up again. I appreciate all your comments. I am sorry, I am not going to 'share' or 'sell' my resized pattern because of possible copyright issues.
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Forum: Main
02-26-2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,119
Posted By GingerK

I absolutely agree Tranum. I try to support the...

I absolutely agree Tranum. I try to support the few LQS's we have left in the area, but I have needed to stretch my dollars for quilting until they beg for mercy. I recently hit the jackpot at a...
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,562
Posted By GingerK

Your post brought tears to my eyes. What a...

Your post brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful way to be remembered! This may have been the most difficult quilt you have ever made but oh my, the job you did is spectacular. And the pillows...
Forum: Main
02-23-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By GingerK

Platyhiker, thanks for the name of the ruler! ...

Platyhiker, thanks for the name of the ruler! I'm pretty sure I have one 'someplace'! That is a very pretty pattern Julienm1. Thanks for the link. I wonder how it would look as a super scrappy. ...
Forum: Main
02-23-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By GingerK

Absolutely not!! A 45 degree angle is the same...

Absolutely not!! A 45 degree angle is the same as a HST angle. Look at one of your rulers and you will see 3 lines--30 degree, 45 degrees and 60 degrees. If you cut a strip of fabric and then lay...
Forum: Main
02-17-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By GingerK

I have to agree with WMUTeach. I would lean...

I have to agree with WMUTeach. I would lean towards a youth bed size, which could continue to be loved well after toddler-hood. Which reminds me--I have a bunch of I Spy blocks from a swap and...
Forum: Pictures
02-17-2024, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,572
Posted By GingerK

What a beautiful scrappy quilt! Thank you for...

What a beautiful scrappy quilt! Thank you for another easy pattern to help get rid of those pesky scraps! I love the idea of narrow sashing. It gives the eyes a place to rest but doesn't detract...
Forum: Main
02-15-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,843
Posted By GingerK

Yep laundromat for the few that I have made. I...

Yep laundromat for the few that I have made. I did bring them home to dry and cleaned the dryer filter every 10 minutes or so.
Forum: Pictures
02-13-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,322
Posted By GingerK

They are so cute! I have found that I get...

They are so cute! I have found that I get frustrated with a pattern that is difficult for me. Have you thought about setting aside a block of time each week or month, to make a certain amount of...
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