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Forum: Pictures
11-09-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,276
Posted By Yankee in Texas

Very nice! And I like the quilt as you go...

Very nice! And I like the quilt as you go technique too.
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 16,663
Posted By Yankee in Texas

WOW! GOOD FOR YOU!! I need to find a GW close to...

WOW! GOOD FOR YOU!! I need to find a GW close to me - that kind of find makes it worth the time to go and look!!!!

As they said - use baking soda, then use a cup of white vinegar in the rinse to...
Forum: Pictures
10-16-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 16,663
Posted By Yankee in Texas

WOW! GOOD FOR YOU!! I need to find a GW close to...

WOW! GOOD FOR YOU!! I need to find a GW close to me - that kind of find makes it worth the time to go and look!!!!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-14-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 68,285
Posted By Yankee in Texas

Unemployed Customer Service person. Jill of most...

Unemployed Customer Service person. Jill of most trades and Mistress on none either! LOL Love sewing and quilting best.
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,325
Posted By Yankee in Texas

It sounds like you have been VERY patient with...

It sounds like you have been VERY patient with him - and the room not being finished. Start emptying the room, and when he asks what you are doing, just say ever so sweetly that you are going to have...
Forum: Main
10-06-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,646
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I just recently bought the "old fashioned?"...

I just recently bought the "old fashioned?" cardboard cutting board from Hancock Fabrics for $9.99, and I use it on top of the bed. This keeps me from pinning to the bed ! LOL - have done that too!! ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-30-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,885
Posted By Yankee in Texas

Welcome to the board! :>) Why not try an outline...

Welcome to the board! :>) Why not try an outline of a cowboy hat or a cowboy boot. They should be easy enough to find a picture to trace (enlarge or shrink to fit the space). Good luck with your...
Forum: Main
05-12-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,494
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I have found that most of the books that come...

I have found that most of the books that come with your machines today do specify the bobbin type/class needed. And also read the package when buying bobbins - they list the machine types that...
Forum: Main
05-12-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,963
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I use parchment paper on the right side of the...

I use parchment paper on the right side of the fabric, and cut my fusible just slightly larger than the precut applique. Fusible goes on the wrong side of applique, and a large piece of parchment...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-12-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,610
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I have a Brother 4000 that I bought from Wal-Mart...

I have a Brother 4000 that I bought from Wal-Mart for $129.00. It has 40 stitches on it, and it will easily do the applique that you are looking for. Once you find a machine that you like (as they...
Forum: Main
05-03-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 38,060
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I lived in Bothell,WA for 11 years -- Your JoAnn...

I lived in Bothell,WA for 11 years -- Your JoAnn Fabrics and the Hancock Fabrics both carry wonder under and have for years. I also like to use stitch witchery for applique. And, I agree about using...
Forum: Main
04-28-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1,070
Views: 65,761
Posted By Yankee in Texas

59 but have quilted off and on for many years

59 but have quilted off and on for many years
Forum: Main
04-27-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,012
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I am hoping that they bring it back to our...

I am hoping that they bring it back to our Wal-Marts in Texas too!! They just took it out of most of them here in Texas. They are a few that still have it, but they are far and few of them that kept...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-24-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,550
Posted By Yankee in Texas

THANK YOU for this tip!!! Everyone, myself...

THANK YOU for this tip!!! Everyone, myself included will usually go to the X to close it. But, the people who create viruses seem to know this! So, of course they rig it to use that too!
Forum: Main
04-21-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,122
Posted By Yankee in Texas

When applique around something like an animal,...

When applique around something like an animal, heart, flower, etc. It is better to leave the feed dogs up - they help guide the fabric along. And yes,can use a satin stitch or a zig-zag st. I also...
Forum: Main
04-20-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,345
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I have ordered from them for years - they are...

I have ordered from them for years - they are great!!! And they are fast, very nice to deal with on the phone as well. They also give a generous cut of fabric - NOT like our JoAnn Fabrics that cut...
Forum: Main
04-17-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Yankee in Texas

If the paper on the back means that it is iron on...

If the paper on the back means that it is iron on - Then very carefully place the paper back onto the back of it, using a warm iron (maybe even very hot) and press it back onto the fabric.

IF it...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
03-09-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,366
Posted By Yankee in Texas

OH How I wish I could be there with all of you -...

OH How I wish I could be there with all of you - I lived in Bothell,WA for over 11 years!!! I just loved to go to the Country Village for an afternoon excursion!! And the Keepsake Quilt shop is...
Forum: Main
03-08-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,696
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I hope you got it!! It is an old telephone table...

I hope you got it!! It is an old telephone table and it looks to be in very good shape!! Worth the $40 and then some!!
Forum: Pictures
03-05-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,251
Posted By Yankee in Texas

Like the one on the right, and try the one on the...

Like the one on the right, and try the one on the left for the binding.
Forum: Main
03-03-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 24,036
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I agree, DO NOT be discouraged!!! There are a...

I agree, DO NOT be discouraged!!! There are a lot of just square ideas out there for free!! An easy one is to sew strips of fabrics (all the same width) together. then cut them going across the...
Forum: Main
02-21-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 20,997
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I use mine a lot with the decorative stitches on...

I use mine a lot with the decorative stitches on my little Brother machine. MOST walking feet do have the hole big enongh for this. BUT, do as katyb said that she does - use the hand wheel to check...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-09-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,497
Posted By Yankee in Texas

Udder cream is very good, and I use silcone glove...

Udder cream is very good, and I use silcone glove hand cream from Avon. I like it because it is absorbed quickly so I can get back to doing some hand work quickly.
Forum: Pictures
02-09-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,703
Posted By Yankee in Texas

You're right, the one on the top left is the...

You're right, the one on the top left is the worst. When you square them up to 5 inches, is the diagonal seam exactly on the diagonal line of your square up ruler? That has to be exactly on the...
Forum: Main
02-07-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 22,376
Posted By Yankee in Texas

I am so sorry to hear about the problems some of...

I am so sorry to hear about the problems some of you are having with the walking foot! And, the walking foot fell apart? That I am not sure of why. Maybe the new ones are not made very well.
I...
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