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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-13-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 68,212
Posted By tdgiffin

Retired elementary school teacher

Retired elementary school teacher
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-16-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By tdgiffin

I went to a craft store, and I bought a permanent...

I went to a craft store, and I bought a permanent fabric marker. It went on very easily, and hopefully it lasts well!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-15-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,571
Posted By tdgiffin

There is a contraption called a rat zapper. We...

There is a contraption called a rat zapper. We used one here to catch chipmunks until we got cats. This little device is run on batteries. You put a little bait in it, the animal goes in it, and it...
Forum: Links and Resources
09-15-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,704
Posted By tdgiffin

Patchwork Heart-Shape Design

This tutorial shows how to make a patchwork pocket out of little squares. I don't see why you can't use it for quilting blocks!
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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-15-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By tdgiffin

Patch Pockets, a great way to use up your scraps.

These would be great for your purses, little dresses, or even a way to make some neat quilt blocks just using the basic square pattern.

This web site shows you how you can use scraps up to make...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-14-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By tdgiffin

Never mind! You figured it out yourself!

Never mind! You figured it out yourself!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-14-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By tdgiffin

These are called sliders, and they make great...

These are called sliders, and they make great components for bracelets! Doending on the size of the holes, you may be able to get some jewekry wire between them...two different strands running...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-14-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By tdgiffin

Help With Drawing on Fabric

I am trying to decorate a pocket to look like a ladybug. I have red fabric that I can use to make the pocket. I want to draw the head, wings, and spots onto the fabric. I am wondering if a black...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-10-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,113
Posted By tdgiffin

Is it embossed with gold? ha ha!

Is it embossed with gold? ha ha!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-10-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,464
Posted By tdgiffin

Happy birthday to yoooooou Muffin!

Happy birthday to yoooooou Muffin!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-10-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,171
Posted By tdgiffin

I am with Sheila. We adopted a traumatized cat...

I am with Sheila. We adopted a traumatized cat several years back. She spent about ten days hiding under my bed, only slinking out to eat and use the litter box. A little at a time, her curiosity got...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-05-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,703
Posted By tdgiffin

I moved my sewing machine right into our living...

I moved my sewing machine right into our living room so that I can watch TV and look out of our French doors. Out there, I see some trees, and our kitties sunbathing on the deck! I loved the posting...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-05-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
Posted By tdgiffin

Ha! Ha! He got what he deserved!

Ha! Ha! He got what he deserved!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-05-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,383
Posted By tdgiffin

Thank you for taking in these babies!

Thank you for taking in these babies!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-05-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By tdgiffin

Yes, that is exactly who I sew for, Little...

Yes, that is exactly who I sew for, Little Dresses for Africa. One suggestion if you want to add something to the dresses is a bandana. A good size for most girls is twenty-two by twenty-two. The...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By tdgiffin

I think that. I should do a separate post for...

I think that. I should do a separate post for Days for Girls just to create more awareness. I am not sure where I should post it. Let me look into it.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-04-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,147
Posted By tdgiffin

Adorable! Kittens are so sweet!

Adorable! Kittens are so sweet!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-04-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By tdgiffin

You are so welcome! I love children sooo much,...

You are so welcome! I love children sooo much, and I especially have a big soft spot for children who suffer from not having loving parents or other basic needs met. Sending clothes and love is such...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-04-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By tdgiffin

Good news! Happy! Happy!

The missionary who took some of my first batches of pillowcase dresses to Africa was kind enough to send back some pictures of girls wearing the dresses. If I understood better the directions for how...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-29-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,173
Posted By tdgiffin

http://nightowlsmenagerie.com/pdf/TheGoodDeedsDres...

http://nightowlsmenagerie.com/pdf/TheGoodDeedsDressPatternbyElysium.pdf
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-25-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,349
Posted By tdgiffin

I make britches and shorts for orphans, and that...

I make britches and shorts for orphans, and that makes me very happy.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-21-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,491
Posted By tdgiffin

I first learned from my grandma on her treadle....

I first learned from my grandma on her treadle. We made a little drawstring pouch, and I have to say that she sort of took over. She was a lovely lady, but she wasn't always patient! Then she taught...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-20-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,095
Posted By tdgiffin

What about using some of your stash up toward a...

What about using some of your stash up toward a charity? Little Dresses for Africa is an organization that collects and delivers dresses to poor and orphaned children. I have a blast digging through...
Forum: Links and Resources
08-20-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By tdgiffin

Exactly! I have several adult skirts that can be...

Exactly! I have several adult skirts that can be cut down to use either for the skirt, bodice, or both!
Forum: Links and Resources
08-19-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By tdgiffin

Good Deeds Dress-Not Quilty

This is a pattern that shows you how to make a simple dress that is perfect for those of you who sew dresses for the impoverished girls who live in orphanges, etc. It is also a really nice pattern to...
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