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Forum: Main
04-15-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,723
Posted By qwltnfool

did it again!!

A trip to the doc might be good, especially if you think you need stitches. I cut mine, thankfully went to the doc and the tendon in my thumb had been cut. It was immobilized, therapy for 6 weeks...
Forum: Main
01-06-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By qwltnfool

origin of quilt patterns? how many quilting patterns??

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

This is the Sistine Chapel in Italy. While the artwork is breath-taking, check out the floor! So many quilt patterns are found...
Forum: Pictures
12-27-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,191
Posted By qwltnfool

We used Oxy-Clean to get out the smell from a...

We used Oxy-Clean to get out the smell from a house fire out of quilts and clothing. It took a couple of washings but the smell is gone from the things we were able to rescue and wash. I've since...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By qwltnfool

Love my Featherweight(s) but I only use one of...

Love my Featherweight(s) but I only use one of them. The other one is a 221K Red "S". Does anyone know anything about these......are they more special other than where they were made? (Scotland? ...
Forum: Main
11-12-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 153,527
Posted By qwltnfool

I love, love, love! applique. I do needleturn,...

I love, love, love! applique. I do needleturn, have way too many projects going but am considering starting Baltimore Christmas, Friends of Baltimore and/or Little Brown Bird after Christmas. I've...
Forum: Main
10-24-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,195
Posted By qwltnfool

Mitered binding or corners? Both are not hard to...

Mitered binding or corners? Both are not hard to do, accuracy important.

Mitered corners are falling-off-a-log easy. There is no cutting, measuring or fussing until you have your miter sewn. I...
Forum: Recipes
10-22-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,810
Posted By qwltnfool

I first had this at a quilt retreat and it is...

I first had this at a quilt retreat and it is very!! good! Whenever the kids come for weekends, it is always consumed in no time - even the gals who watch weight, content and calories dive in. ...
Forum: Main
09-06-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,720
Posted By qwltnfool

I go to Hobby Lobby and buy the Gold Grid...

I go to Hobby Lobby and buy the Gold Grid non-woven (doesn't stretch) which is similar to Pellon's red grid at Joann's but a lot cheaper at HL if you have one - use a 40% off coupon as well. If...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-04-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,516
Posted By qwltnfool

To get rid of fleas one has to not only treat the...

To get rid of fleas one has to not only treat the animal but the surroundings as well. A flea can live for months without having to feed/bite so they can live in fibers easily, starting the process...
Forum: Main
09-04-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,801
Posted By qwltnfool

As I write, there is an extra large queen size...

As I write, there is an extra large queen size quilt resting beside my chair where I sit and watch TV in the evenings. I have quilted for longer than I care to remember and have a long arm machine. ...
Forum: Main
09-04-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,801
Posted By qwltnfool

As I write, there is an extra large queen size...

As I write, there is an extra large queen size quilt resting beside my chair where I sit and watch TV in the evenings. I have quilted for longer than I care to remember and have a long arm machine. ...
Forum: Main
08-13-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,433
Posted By qwltnfool

Burgoyne Surrounded is a classic/historical...

Burgoyne Surrounded is a classic/historical pattern and is often shown in navy/cream. It would never go out of favor. Those colors/pattern are on my to-do list as well.
Forum: Main
06-06-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By qwltnfool

Hancock's of Paducah is a good trip as is Eleanor...

Hancock's of Paducah is a good trip as is Eleanor Burn's shop. Been there but can't give directions. I wasn't too impressed with a shop near the museum (a must see) but it may not be there any...
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,818
Posted By qwltnfool

Nice job!! Those little touches (narrow border)...

Nice job!! Those little touches (narrow border) keep the eye inside the quilt. Binding? I'd try the darker grey and see how that works. JMHO ;>)
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 18,531
Posted By qwltnfool

This is absolutely beautiful! I started this...

This is absolutely beautiful! I started this quilt many years ago when the pattern came out, grew impatient with myself and put it away. I ran across it just this week, put it back in the box. Now...
Forum: Pictures
03-22-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,550
Posted By qwltnfool

As an avid applique quilter my jaw is hanging and...

As an avid applique quilter my jaw is hanging and I am insanely jealous!! :>) That was not an easy piece to applique if it was done by hand. Good find, hang on to it and consider having it...
Forum: Pictures
03-09-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 15,841
Posted By qwltnfool

Oh.....I replied about asking her if she liked it...

Oh.....I replied about asking her if she liked it or not - I do like it a lot!
Forum: Pictures
03-09-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 15,841
Posted By qwltnfool

Ask her if she likes it enough to have it. Why...

Ask her if she likes it enough to have it. Why not make sure she won't feel obligated to use something that she might not like? You can always offer to make something different if she says she...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-25-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,940
Posted By qwltnfool

Over the past 15 years or so I've become very...

Over the past 15 years or so I've become very allergic to many things. Therefore, I try to eat only what I call 'pure food' - nothing, ever, out of a box unless it's oatmeal, barley, etc. ...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-25-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,599
Posted By qwltnfool

Good mystery/detective stories....... Michael...

Good mystery/detective stories....... Michael Connelly, Richard North Patterson (not James Patterson), Catherine Coulter, David Baldacci, Vince Flynn.

Good romance-y Diana Palmer, Linda Lael...
Forum: Main
12-27-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,944
Posted By qwltnfool

I have had this problem on my Bernina, but only...

I have had this problem on my Bernina, but only after breaking a needle.(became loose/fell out during sewing - ouch!) When the needle broke, it messed up the timing and according to the tech, I...
Forum: Main
12-25-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,002
Posted By qwltnfool

I've made 8 T-Shirt quilts over the past 10 years...

I've made 8 T-Shirt quilts over the past 10 years or so. They have gone thru years in a guy's room at college (the ultiimate test IMO) and have withstood the 'heat'. I use a gold grid fusible that...
Forum: Main
11-17-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,756
Posted By qwltnfool

I was asked this week if a quilt could be washed...

I was asked this week if a quilt could be washed and could tell that the fabrics had not been washed prior to the quilt being made. Knowing that if one washes fabric prior to construction, there...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-07-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,082
Posted By qwltnfool

I have a very old Gammill and it does OK - mostly...

I have a very old Gammill and it does OK - mostly operator issues :>) Hindsight says I should stick to making tops and paying someone else to do them. It takes a fair amount of time/practice to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,271
Posted By qwltnfool

Welcome! Where is Troy MT? I used to live in...

Welcome! Where is Troy MT? I used to live in Glasgow many years ago. Great machine quilting!!!
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