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    Search: Posts Made By: donnajean
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-31-2017, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 9,243
    Posted By donnajean

    I quit using "bar" soap many years ago. Liquid...

    I quit using "bar" soap many years ago. Liquid soap is not only less drying to your skin, but it does not leave the scum. I only use vinegar & water for all my cleaning. Especially in the winter,...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-31-2017, 07:57 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,162
    Posted By donnajean

    Great idea and nice quilt. I have a neighbor...

    Great idea and nice quilt. I have a neighbor that I need to put together fabrics & gift one like this.
    Forum: Main
    10-16-2016, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 14,526
    Posted By donnajean

    [/I] I would do it the way you described - Or...

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    I would do it the way you described - Or do I sew eyelet to top with batting and then put backing right sides together, stitch, turn and then quilt the top? You would not need binding then.
    Forum: Main
    10-13-2016, 03:12 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 4,643
    Posted By donnajean

    Same here. However I had a sister who never...

    Same here. However I had a sister who never ripped anything out.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-12-2016, 02:44 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 8,090
    Posted By donnajean

    My washer & dryer are over 20 yrs. old and I hope...

    My washer & dryer are over 20 yrs. old and I hope they keep on working. I'm not looking forward to having to buy one of the new machines. Too much electronics to go wrong.
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2016, 11:24 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,650
    Posted By donnajean

    What a great heirloom!

    What a great heirloom!
    Forum: Main
    09-05-2016, 07:28 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,823
    Posted By donnajean

    Having trouble in our area getting quality...

    Having trouble in our area getting quality service as well. Drove with my neighbor almost an hour to what had been a major Viking dealer. When I saw the shop had gotten smaller, I asked if the...
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2016, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,150
    Posted By donnajean

    Yes, could you please share the pattern name &...

    Yes, could you please share the pattern name & designer.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-01-2016, 05:41 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,557
    Posted By donnajean

    Also works for fetching items dropped behind the...

    Also works for fetching items dropped behind the washer or dryer.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-01-2016, 05:38 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 5,495
    Posted By donnajean

    My Christmas cactus is about 35 yrs. old. They...

    My Christmas cactus is about 35 yrs. old. They don't mind being neglected. Cactus and succulents are the only plants that can tolerate the hot sun on my kitchen bay windowsill.
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2016, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 6,519
    Posted By donnajean

    You don't need to "lock" the start & stop...

    You don't need to "lock" the start & stop stitches when joining blocks as the area will get secured when you sew all the blocks together. I try to sew from one block directly to the next to save...
    Forum: Main
    08-19-2016, 11:54 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,222
    Posted By donnajean

    It depends on the pattern and the size of the...

    It depends on the pattern and the size of the pieces you need to cut. How many colors does it use. Maybe fat quarters will meet your needs.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-17-2016, 03:24 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,945
    Posted By donnajean

    I find most items that I need cheaper on Amazon. ...

    I find most items that I need cheaper on Amazon. And if your put an item in your Cart and leave it there, the price many times goes down. My last order was for my coffee, insect control, and Oreck...
    Forum: Main
    08-17-2016, 03:18 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,985
    Posted By donnajean

    I've never used anything but the 12.5 square. I...

    I've never used anything but the 12.5 square. I square up the corners then use the longer ruler for the sides if it is a bigger quilt.
    Forum: Main
    08-16-2016, 02:57 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 5,784
    Posted By donnajean

    I stitch to the front, iron press the seam flat,...

    I stitch to the front, iron press the seam flat, then fold binding to the back, pinning binding every couple inches. I use YLI Wonder invisible thread to stitch on the binding seam on the front,...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-15-2016, 08:06 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,470
    Posted By donnajean

    Your out come is better then mine. I like the...

    Your out come is better then mine. I like the flap on yours. You should do a tutorial.
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2016, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 5,656
    Posted By donnajean

    I don't think the backing will show through when...

    I don't think the backing will show through when using Warn n Natural batting. I've made many quilts using a dark backing.
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2016, 06:02 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,147
    Posted By donnajean

    If it is a wall hanging, I just use a couple...

    If it is a wall hanging, I just use a couple straight pins and push the into the drywall. I have wallpaper, so this causes the least damage. Also, don't have to do spackling and touch ups when I...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-12-2016, 12:00 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 3,529
    Posted By donnajean

    I would go wireless & just use one printer. I...

    I would go wireless & just use one printer. I use 1 printer for 2 laptops and a tablet.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-12-2016, 11:59 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 3,529
    Posted By donnajean

    Never thought of shaking the cartridge when my...

    Never thought of shaking the cartridge when my color cartridge ran out yesterday. Thanks for the tip! My HP printer is older and I print from 2 laptops and a tablet with no problems. If you don't...
    Forum: Main
    08-08-2016, 03:44 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 4,849
    Posted By donnajean

    Yes, that is where I got mine

    Yes, that is where I got mine
    Forum: Main
    08-08-2016, 03:28 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 5,514
    Posted By donnajean

    I keep a picture as well as a copy of the...

    I keep a picture as well as a copy of the pattern. This really helps when I n to figure the cost of a quilt. Also keep an album for quilts on a flash drive and cloud for insurance purpose.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-24-2016, 06:00 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 5,187
    Posted By donnajean

    I upgraded to Windows 10 last week and my Windows...

    I upgraded to Windows 10 last week and my Windows Live mail works fine. Try contacting your Internet Service Provider. I bit the bullet & upgraded as the end of this month is the last that Windows...
    Forum: Main
    06-30-2016, 03:00 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,080
    Posted By donnajean

    Here is mine! It is called Ghoulish Fantasy

    Here is mine! It is called Ghoulish Fantasy
    Forum: Main
    06-23-2016, 01:03 PM
    Replies: 103
    Views: 14,634
    Posted By donnajean

    Good answer!

    Good answer!
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