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Forum: Main
08-18-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,850
Posted By grandma sue

Our family does a twice-a-year reunion at Camp...

Our family does a twice-a-year reunion at Camp Bond - between Ada and Tishomingo. I just recently found out there was a quilt shop in Ada - a must-stop for me in October! Thanks for the info.
Forum: Main
08-08-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,564
Posted By grandma sue

I did a BOM several years ago out of Australian...

I did a BOM several years ago out of Australian fabric - not me at all! It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen. Have the blocks done but am dreading putting it together. Everytime I take it to...
08-05-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,227
Posted By grandma sue

We too are beginning on building a house - and an...

We too are beginning on building a house - and an airplane hangar! That being said, I get to design my sewing studio. Now that I can do that - I'm overwhelmed! Where do I start! I'm really...
Forum: Pictures
08-02-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,704
Posted By grandma sue

I made one and just love it. However, I decided...

I made one and just love it. However, I decided that next time, I will cut my batting strips about 1/4" narrower than the fabric strip. I think it will make it less bulk when I sew the strips...
Forum: Main
10-31-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 13,868
Posted By grandma sue

No way!

No way!
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 100,203
Posted By grandma sue

I have fallen in love with the LeMoyne Star. I...

I have fallen in love with the LeMoyne Star. I use Deb Tucker's Rapid Fire LeMoyne star ruler and it is so easy and they turn out perfect. With the one ruler, you can make starts from 3" to 12".
Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,401
Posted By grandma sue

Me, too. I bought the Horizon a year ago and...

Me, too. I bought the Horizon a year ago and love it. And I've always been a Bernina girl.
Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,521
Posted By grandma sue

I use mine when the little wire isn't bent. I...

I use mine when the little wire isn't bent. I seem to have a knack for bending the wire on my Horizon and also my BL Imagine serger. Don't know what my problem is. I follow directions but I guess...
10-28-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 10,099
Posted By grandma sue

I love to sew craft items - pillows, pincushions,...

I love to sew craft items - pillows, pincushions, bags, etc. I also made my DIL wedding gown - it was so fun but I don't want to do that again! Since high school, I made almost all my clothes. ...
10-27-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 7,906
Posted By grandma sue

When I lived in Germany, I went to the Villeroy &...

When I lived in Germany, I went to the Villeroy & Boch factory and bought seconds. Have 12 place settings and also several unusual serving pieces. I always use it when we have company - even if...
Forum: Main
10-23-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,547
Posted By grandma sue

My 10 yr old granddaughter calls my pincushion...

My 10 yr old granddaughter calls my pincushion the pinpouch! When she sews, she is always asking me for the pinpouch if I'm using it too. She told me she needs her own pinpouch if she's going to...
10-20-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,427
Posted By grandma sue

I normally host my mother's side of the family...

I normally host my mother's side of the family (only cousins left now) but there have been some changes and there are only 3 of us cousins left (plus our kids). So this year, my one cousin that...
10-20-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 11,448
Posted By grandma sue

I've gone to the same hairdresser for 20 years. ...

I've gone to the same hairdresser for 20 years. She is wonderful. When I first started going to her, it was $15, then it has gradually jumped to $35. She has never given me a bad cut, knows my hair...
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 12,531
Posted By grandma sue

Go to susan shamburg.com She has a terrific...

Go to susan shamburg.com She has a terrific method of sandwiching the quilt. Doesn't take up much room. I've done this with my last 3 quilts and it's wonderful. Goes very quickly - uses no...
Forum: Main
10-17-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 63,493
Posted By grandma sue

I have a friend who has already made her pall...

I have a friend who has already made her pall quilt. At first I thought it was strange but after thinking about it, I realized it was a wonderful testament to her gift of quiltmaking.
10-13-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,019
Posted By grandma sue

You have a great chance! HOpe you get the job. ...

You have a great chance! HOpe you get the job. Except, don't plan on getting a paycheck - I worked at a quilt shop and sometimes I owed them money! You get to see everything first and when someone...
Forum: Main
10-13-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,807
Posted By grandma sue

I guess I'm weird too - I love doing the binding....

I guess I'm weird too - I love doing the binding. I like to do handwork of any kind.
10-11-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,123
Posted By grandma sue

I use the homemade laundry soap - contains Fels...

I use the homemade laundry soap - contains Fels Naphtha soap, Arm and Hammer washing soda, borax and water. Really like it and very economical.
10-11-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,654
Posted By grandma sue

Welcome from Owasso, OK

Welcome from Owasso, OK
Forum: Pictures
10-11-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 13,440
Posted By grandma sue

You both did a fabulous job!

You both did a fabulous job!
Forum: Main
10-11-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,311
Posted By grandma sue

I found a great tutorial on freezer paper...

I found a great tutorial on freezer paper applique. It's from Shabby Fabrics. Go to shabbyfabrics.com and then go to their videos. It's a 4-part thing - most are only 5-10 minutes long but she...
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,124
Posted By grandma sue

I use my small rotary cutter which works great...

I use my small rotary cutter which works great but I'm going to get some of these eyebrow things. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 11,848
Posted By grandma sue

think you could stop by Oklahoma on your way and...

think you could stop by Oklahoma on your way and get me! I used to go there when I lived in South Carolina. Had a good friend in Charlotte and we loved to go there. But that was over 20 years ago...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,119
Posted By grandma sue

I wouldn't know what it's like to have them all...

I wouldn't know what it's like to have them all done! My decision is which one to finally finish next! I have about 13 BOMs to finish. The sad thing is there are a few I don't like at all and...
10-01-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,266
Posted By grandma sue

Talk about name brands. When my son was in...

Talk about name brands. When my son was in college, he had a buddy who came from a wealthy family and always wore expensive name brands. Therefore, my son thought he needed to keep up. He didn't...
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