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Forum: Pictures
11-01-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,516
Posted By colleenancel

Very cuddly. New moms love soft and cuddly for...

Very cuddly. New moms love soft and cuddly for their babies!
Forum: Main
11-01-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,868
Posted By colleenancel

I love the batik! Imho the blue is much fresher...

I love the batik! Imho the blue is much fresher looking, and brightens the quilt. I think the black looks a little dull.
Forum: Pictures
11-01-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,483
Posted By colleenancel

She does have a sweet smile and kind eyes.

She does have a sweet smile and kind eyes.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,339
Posted By colleenancel

My husband just bought a Pfaff 130 from an ad on...

My husband just bought a Pfaff 130 from an ad on craigslist for $200. No questions asked. He had been seeing them all over for up to $600. It is the Mercedes of home sewing machines, from what I can...
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,831
Posted By colleenancel

I quit using my walking foot becauseit was eating...

I quit using my walking foot becauseit was eating fabric. I used it for stitch-in-the-ditch quilting, and adding binding. But it worked so well for those things that I left it on. Big mistake! I also...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-20-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,123
Posted By colleenancel

Great sewing room! Mine is in the bassement, and...

Great sewing room! Mine is in the bassement, and I would love the window! I also have the chrome racks with clear plastic boxes. Not nearly as neat and tidy as yours! Enjoy!
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-18-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,758
Posted By colleenancel

I have 8 of those 32-gallon clear storage bins...

I have 8 of those 32-gallon clear storage bins and 6 smaller bins plus 6 of the decorative oversized hatbox type containers, on a couple of chrome storage racks from Home Depot. They slide out...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-18-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,901
Posted By colleenancel

Great space! Looks like the view out your window...

Great space! Looks like the view out your window is peaceful. You have a great setup, and obviously will enjoy quilting in such a lovely room. We have a small sunroom, which gets hot around 4PM in...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-18-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,369
Posted By colleenancel

Great sewing room! I love the desk. It has so...

Great sewing room! I love the desk. It has so many little trays and cubbies to keep everything organized. And I especially love the fabric baskets. They have the distinct advantage of looking neat,...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-14-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,373
Posted By colleenancel

Another good resource is about.com/quilting. Lots...

Another good resource is about.com/quilting. Lots of instructional videos and easy instructions.
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-14-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,373
Posted By colleenancel

Quilting is a great way to create wonderful...

Quilting is a great way to create wonderful things, learn something new at every turn, occupy your mind, and maintain some dexterity. I have enjoyed sewing since I was 10 (1958), and quilting for...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-14-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,605
Posted By colleenancel

P.S. I am in love with your sewing desk! I found...

P.S. I am in love with your sewing desk! I found an older sewing machine in a maple cabinet that looks very similar. It's a treasure. Enjoy!
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-14-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,605
Posted By colleenancel

I smiled as I looked at one picture after another...

I smiled as I looked at one picture after another of SEWING STUFF and CRAFT STUFF! WOW!! You have a place for everything (except what's on the dining room table) LOL That's the makings of a ton of...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-11-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,312
Posted By colleenancel

great use of available space. Very tidy and easy...

great use of available space. Very tidy and easy to see what you have.
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-11-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,444
Posted By colleenancel

great storage, and a good-looking piece of...

great storage, and a good-looking piece of furniture for any area.
Forum: Pictures
02-11-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,076
Posted By colleenancel

I just bought about 20 fat quarters of batik to...

I just bought about 20 fat quarters of batik to make a queen-size quilt for my brother and his wife. I like your pattern! I especially like the piano keys around the edge. Thanks for the great idea....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-10-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By colleenancel

Washington State has no state income tax, and the...

Washington State has no state income tax, and the sales tax is 7.9 % or mor with the new year. They tax just about everything! Idaho has a state sales tax of about 5-6%, and does have a state income...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,417
Posted By colleenancel

I think the light green leaves give it texture...

I think the light green leaves give it texture that seems lacking in the lighter fabric w/o the leaves. I also think the stars are quite visible with the beige/leafy fabric, although they jump off...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,647
Posted By colleenancel

I love it! It reminds me of a crocheted afghan my...

I love it! It reminds me of a crocheted afghan my grandmother had over her couch back in the 50's. That's an amazing amount of work. I would be blind by now. Big kudos for all the hours spent, and...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,197
Posted By colleenancel

Good job! I'm sure it will do well at auction.

Good job! I'm sure it will do well at auction.
Forum: Main
02-10-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,158
Posted By colleenancel

It must be a very nice, cozy quilt, or it...

It must be a very nice, cozy quilt, or it wouldn't be designated for the couch in your living room. None of mine are perfect. I haven't kept any yet. I think if people want perfect, Wal-Mart sells...
Forum: Main
02-10-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,350
Posted By colleenancel

I found this forum about 3 years and 40 quilts...

I found this forum about 3 years and 40 quilts ago. I have always found interesting info, and lots of friendly advice. There are so many quilters who have talent and perseverance (to me, this is a...
Forum: Main
02-05-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,716
Posted By colleenancel

Stash-Plus!

When I started quilting in the last ten years or so, I put out a blanket statement that I would make a quilt for anyone who asked me, and all the babies that came along. Lo these many quilts later, I...
Forum: Main
04-12-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,112
Posted By colleenancel

I agree. Have worked since I was 16, knowing I...

I agree. Have worked since I was 16, knowing I was going to have to support myself in some way better than just Social Sacurity. I remember my grandmother, in the 60's getting a tiny amount to live...
Forum: Main
04-09-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,785
Posted By colleenancel

I so agree! I also have to remember to breathe....

I so agree! I also have to remember to breathe. But I'll take that! And quilting is a great way to start moving around and build up my stamina. People who don't have lung problems can't properly...
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