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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-22-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,588
Posted By rickietikki

Kudos to you!!!! As the mom of a child born with...

Kudos to you!!!! As the mom of a child born with a neurological disorder I was deeply saddened to see that no one before you had given any kind of encouragement other than to say that the test could...
Forum: Recipes
12-18-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By rickietikki

This is my Great Gran's Cherry Cookies recipe. I...

This is my Great Gran's Cherry Cookies recipe. I make them for my dad at Christmas.

In large bowl combine:
1- 1/4 c. gran. white sugar
3/4 c. oil
2 large eggs
1 (14.5 oz.) can Red Tart...
Forum: Main
12-15-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,286
Posted By rickietikki

Just an idea...check with your local senior or...

Just an idea...check with your local senior or community center and see if they will allow to use one of their machines since the other places seem to be booked. I teach at my local center and we...
Forum: Links and Resources
11-15-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,990
Posted By rickietikki

Love mine. (Sizzix) It works best if you...

Love mine. (Sizzix) It works best if you stabalize your fabric first. This can also be done with fuse web if that is the way you're going with your applique. I recommend only 2 layers of fabric at a...
Forum: Recipes
11-13-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,985
Posted By rickietikki

I make these for my sister every year because she...

I make these for my sister every year because she has celiac disease and has to avoid gluten. Even peolpe who don't have that problem love these. You might want to "advertise" these as Gluten Free....
Forum: Links and Resources
11-12-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,701
Posted By rickietikki

I made these with my class a couple of years ago...

I made these with my class a couple of years ago and we downsized the pattern to make matching ornaments and pins. You can also make a set for Thanksgiving and when turned upside down you have the...
Forum: Main
11-09-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,297
Posted By rickietikki

all you need to do is add the http:// in front of...

all you need to do is add the http:// in front of your www.
thanks for the link.
Forum: Main
11-09-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
Posted By rickietikki

Try http://www.allpeoplequilt.com They have a...

Try http://www.allpeoplequilt.com They have a whole selection of FREE patterns for purses...as well as quilts. A lot of their patterns are for beginners. Good Luck! :-)
Forum: Main
11-09-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,949
Posted By rickietikki

As a quilting instructor for my city's...

As a quilting instructor for my city's neighborhood recreation centers, I would like to remind everyone that quilt shops are not the only place to get good classes. The main reason I quit teaching...
Forum: Recipes
11-09-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,337
Posted By rickietikki

This is very similar to a dried fruit cookie I...

This is very similar to a dried fruit cookie I make. I soak my dried fruit...like strawberries, cherries, raisins, etc...in hot water while I am gathering all the other ingrediants. It makes the...
Forum: Links and Resources
11-07-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By rickietikki

What a great idea for my great-nieces and nephews...

What a great idea for my great-nieces and nephews this year!!! And I think I will follow her blog and add the little bag. Than-x
Forum: Links and Resources
11-07-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,916
Posted By rickietikki

You can find ALL kinds of these types of panels...

You can find ALL kinds of these types of panels at http://www.keepsakequilting.com and their prices are pretty reasonable. They have prayers, quilt sayings, and even advice for new moms.
Forum: Main
10-30-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By rickietikki

I use 6 strands of good quality embroidery thread...

I use 6 strands of good quality embroidery thread for tying my quilts. It doesn't "shed" like yarn can. (It's also easier to get through the needle!) Fleece should be tied pretty closely...about...
Forum: Main
10-30-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,935
Posted By rickietikki

To get a "true" 1/4 inch seam, you raise your...

To get a "true" 1/4 inch seam, you raise your neede to it's highest point. Slip your smallest quilting ruler under your needle (I use my 1x12) and slowly...by hand...lower your needle so it just...
Forum: Main
10-30-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,913
Posted By rickietikki

It might be a "stretching" problem. If you are...

It might be a "stretching" problem. If you are using triangles to make your geese, they are far more unstable and tend to shift as you sew. There are a few different methods out there that use a...
Forum: Main
10-30-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,758
Posted By rickietikki

You can find single sheets at Kohl's Dept. stores...

You can find single sheets at Kohl's Dept. stores if you have one in your area. They are pretty reasonable on prices and most of the time they are on sale anyway. And they are good quality, so if you...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-28-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,344
Posted By rickietikki

It would be easier to cover the spool with a...

It would be easier to cover the spool with a small piece of felt..sometimes the paint comes off, especially if the spool is plastic. This would also be a great time to use up some of those pesky "too...
Forum: Main
10-24-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By rickietikki

If you make blocks, you can run them end to end...

If you make blocks, you can run them end to end and then add a top "border" that is wide enough to double over and double seem for a rod to go through. That's what I did in my dining room and...
Forum: Main
10-24-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 17,968
Posted By rickietikki

doesn't really matter what you start out in...you...

doesn't really matter what you start out in...you will be covered in thread snippetts and tiny pieces of fabric when you're done and have to change before you leave the house anyhow!!! :) I say...be...
Forum: Main
10-24-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 45,668
Posted By rickietikki

try http://www.allpeoplequilt.com. they have a...

try http://www.allpeoplequilt.com. they have a section that is strictly "black & white" patterns and alot of them are for beginners. this is one of my faverite places to find patterns. Good Luck.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-20-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,240
Posted By rickietikki

My husband is retired AF. 23 years in service and...

My husband is retired AF. 23 years in service and countless trips over there and now works as a govt. contractor on the Predator. He leaves for Kandahar next Tuesday. This will be his 4th trip since...
Forum: Main
10-12-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,982
Posted By rickietikki

check out http://www.keepsakequilting.com they...

check out http://www.keepsakequilting.com
they have a huge variety of fabrics and most are done in "collections"
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-12-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,069
Posted By rickietikki

i am a mom of three boys so use my quilt making...

i am a mom of three boys so use my quilt making to get my "girly" fix. i teach art and crafts to seniors at our local neighborhood centers and one of their favorite classes is quilting.
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