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    Forum: Main
    10-28-2010, 06:03 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 8,302
    Posted By sgtmom

    My husband made mine, using the 3/4 inch...

    My husband made mine, using the 3/4 inch insulation and after spraying it with a spray adhesive, covered it in Warm & Natural batting. I love it. The batting keeps a queen size quilt top on the...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    10-28-2010, 05:47 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 1,363
    Posted By sgtmom

    What a friendly group!!!! I really thank you for...

    What a friendly group!!!! I really thank you for your comments. We love traveling and it's great to take my quilts/projects with me. We're in n. GA for the next few days and then we start to head...
    Forum: Main
    10-26-2010, 06:19 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,670
    Posted By sgtmom

    Amen to spray basting. However, the spray also...

    Amen to spray basting. However, the spray also makes a difference. I only use 505 spray. I've tried June Taylor, Sulky, several others and I stick with the 505. It cost more, but I don't get...
    Forum: Main
    10-26-2010, 06:16 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,447
    Posted By sgtmom

    I used to work in a sewing machine/fabric store...

    I used to work in a sewing machine/fabric store and it is unfortunate when a person brings in a $100 machine for repairs that are going to cost $80 and may or may not last. That, for me would be a...
    Forum: Main
    10-26-2010, 06:03 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,447
    Posted By sgtmom

    I agree, totally. The saying "You get what you...

    I agree, totally. The saying "You get what you pay for" especially applies to sewing machines. There are plenty of good used machines out there, but the advantage of buying a new machine from a...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    10-20-2010, 07:23 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 1,363
    Posted By sgtmom

    Thanks for the warm welcome. Haven't been to...

    Thanks for the warm welcome. Haven't been to Alaska yet, but it's high on our list of places to visit.
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 07:12 PM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 3,329
    Posted By sgtmom

    It used to be that fabrics were washed to remove...

    It used to be that fabrics were washed to remove the formaldehyde from the fabric used in processing it. However, the "finish" used on fabrics, now, are not harmful and do not necessarily need to be...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 06:43 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 5,017
    Posted By sgtmom

    Absolutely right!!!! Presumptuous to say the...

    Absolutely right!!!! Presumptuous to say the least. In essence, she didn't ask you to do this. She bought a kit, sent it to you, and expected you to do this. A true friend would never do this. It...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 06:32 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,670
    Posted By sgtmom

    I wouldn't recommend the June Taylor fusible...

    I wouldn't recommend the June Taylor fusible batting. Too many problems with it to mention. Hobbs makes a good one and the Mountain Mist is also acceptable. I've used these as they were given to me...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 06:26 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,447
    Posted By sgtmom

    I purchased a Janome 4623 for my 12 yr. old...

    I purchased a Janome 4623 for my 12 yr. old granddaughter for Christmas last year. It was apx. $239 which may seem high, however, it is an easy machine for them to learn to use AND it has some...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    10-20-2010, 06:17 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 1,363
    Posted By sgtmom

    I spend 6 to 7 months of the year traveling...

    I spend 6 to 7 months of the year traveling around the US in a 40 ft. motorhome complete with sewing center. I am able to complete quilt tops, but large quilts get quilted once I'm back home in s....
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