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07-01-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,908
Posted By Treasureit

I would do it! I'm 71 and decided this is my...

I would do it! I'm 71 and decided this is my time.. I make anything that appeals to me right now. I don't care if it is for someone or not. They can go through them when I am gone...keep, toss or...
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07-01-2020, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By Treasureit

Thanks for the help everyone...it helps to talk...

Thanks for the help everyone...it helps to talk it out with friends!
Forum: Main
07-01-2020, 04:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By Treasureit

I agree that it could be the bias..one reason I...

I agree that it could be the bias..one reason I asked about this is because I just quilted one exactly the same and no problems at all. But it was a panel with just blocks around that..so perhaps...
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06-30-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By Treasureit

Quilting problem - machine stitching issues

I have quilted many quilts but this one is driving me crazy. I pinned it all about 4" apart. Then had some waves on the backing - fixed all that and it looked smooth and ready to go. I am just...
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06-27-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Treasureit

Thanks - do you know if Superior puts them on...

Thanks - do you know if Superior puts them on sale ever?
Forum: Main
06-27-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Treasureit

Colored bobbin thread

I am doing some machine applique and would like to know what you think about using bobbin thread for it? I have a donut of Superior bobbin threads I have used for hand applique, but think it might...
Forum: Main
03-16-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,969
Posted By Treasureit

Thanks for the input. I ordered a quilters...

Thanks for the input. I ordered a quilters select...hope it works for me.
Forum: Main
03-16-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,969
Posted By Treasureit

What is the best color for rulers?

I need a new ruler and I can't decide what color is easier to read. I see pink ones, but that one doesn't seem easy to read...so what do you like and think is best to read?
Forum: Main
01-15-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By Treasureit

That is a good question...I am only...

That is a good question...I am only quessing...but probably the next number to the left...my machine is computerized and it would be -.25mm. The best thing to do is try it and see if it gets you...
Forum: Main
01-15-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,107
Posted By Treasureit

Your own sewing cave! That is going to be so much...

Your own sewing cave! That is going to be so much fun to organize and set up! Have a great time!
Forum: Main
12-12-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,628
Posted By Treasureit

SusieQOH, So did you press the whole quilt top...

SusieQOH, So did you press the whole quilt top before you quilted it? Or was is just smooth. Did you machine piece or hand?
Forum: Main
12-12-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,628
Posted By Treasureit

yes it was bearisgray...why did I mess it up? ...

yes it was bearisgray...why did I mess it up?

I think my problem was that I didn't press each one before I removed the templet. They were pretty smooth before I took them out.
Forum: Main
12-12-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,628
Posted By Treasureit

Pressing a Hexigon Quilt Top

I have hand pieced a hexagon grandmothers garden quilt top and now I am stumped on how to press it evenly for quilting. I used plastic templets to make it and took them out as I was done putting...
Forum: Main
06-15-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,833
Posted By Treasureit

I guess that would,work...maybe easier than...

I guess that would,work...maybe easier than measuring...if you have a good scale
Forum: Main
05-28-2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,772
Posted By Treasureit

I would use retayne to fix the dye.

I would use retayne to fix the dye.
Forum: Main
05-15-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,239
Posted By Treasureit

Results from your suggestions on 1/2 yard fabric

I played around this weekend with some of your suggestions on "what to do with 1/2 yard of fabric" There were more that I plan to try, but these are some so far...Liked them all except the ear phone...
Forum: Main
05-10-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By Treasureit

I appreciate all the ideas...I wish there was a...

I appreciate all the ideas...I wish there was a "like" button on here, so I could just hit it on comments. But thank you all.
Forum: Main
05-09-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By Treasureit

What can I make with 1/2 yard?

I have a lot of half yard fabrics...what can I make with it...for a boutique? I already have a pattern for grocery bag and microwave bowl holders...what else?
Forum: Main
05-04-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,922
Posted By Treasureit

I inherited my mother's depression years...

I inherited my mother's depression years thriftiness...thankfully not to the extent that she did it, but still careful about cost...and I still had 3 of the 4 kids at home. So, shopping for bargains...
Forum: Main
05-02-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,678
Posted By Treasureit

Look for old quilters selling their stash...that...

Look for old quilters selling their stash...that is how I ended up selling fabric...and I find wonderful quality.
Forum: Main
04-28-2017, 04:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,971
Posted By Treasureit

Interesting...what was supposed to be a creative...

Interesting...what was supposed to be a creative lesson/teaching...became controlling. I remember being taught by my mother...only many years later to find out she changed how she did it..i felt so...
Forum: Main
04-12-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,043
Posted By Treasureit

I sell previously owned Fabrics so all of mine...

I sell previously owned Fabrics so all of mine are from sometime earlier. But I see a mix of quality good Fabrics from the past and also some flimsy loose woven ones. As I recall there was a time...
Forum: Main
04-05-2017, 05:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,274
Posted By Treasureit

I have made 2...they aren't that hard...unless...

I have made 2...they aren't that hard...unless you you use minky on both sides😔. I would not use rice...you will want to wash them. I bought pellets. Let me know if you have any specific questions
Forum: Main
02-23-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,438
Posted By Treasureit

Glad you posted...my daughter is moving to Texas...

Glad you posted...my daughter is moving to Texas this summer...now I have something to look forward to when I visit
Forum: Main
02-21-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,640
Posted By Treasureit

What ghostrider said

What ghostrider said
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