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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-02-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,942
Posted By Newaddict

In Japan they say kee-ru-to. But if you are in a...

In Japan they say kee-ru-to. But if you are in a shop looking for fabric you say pa-chi-wa-ko. And a cutting board is kutto-bordo!
Forum: Main
11-02-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,765
Posted By Newaddict

The main retail stores are Okadaya and Yuzawaya....

The main retail stores are Okadaya and Yuzawaya. They sell fabrics and also craft supplies, with a good emphasis on patchwork and quilting, with all the equipment you could need. By the way, all...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-28-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By Newaddict

Healesville in Victoria

I am moving from NSW to Healesville in Victoria (Australia!) in March. Are there any members who live in the general area? Any quilt groups? Any hints on good LQS's? I'd love to meet some local...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-23-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,124
Posted By Newaddict

Welcome!

I was born in Gisborne! Went to Mangapapa School, Intermediate, and Gisborne Girls' High School. You will love this board, it is fantastic.
Forum: Tutorials
09-04-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,658
Posted By Newaddict

Shouldn't this be in Links and Resources? I can't...

Shouldn't this be in Links and Resources? I can't watch Youtube as my computer is too slow, so I avoid even bothering to try. It is disappointing to get into something that initially gives no...
Forum: Main
08-19-2011, 04:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,644
Posted By Newaddict

I've been looking for Glad Press n Seal for about...

I've been looking for Glad Press n Seal for about a year (since I heard about it here) but I don't think it is available in Australia. I think it used to be so I don't know why it isn't now.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-18-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,733
Posted By Newaddict

Welcome to the board. If you move to those lovely...

Welcome to the board. If you move to those lovely cool weather inner country towns,you will find lots and lots of quilting groups. Better than in Newtown. Try church halls - you don't have to be a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-14-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By Newaddict

I'm going to work in Japan for 3 months from...

I'm going to work in Japan for 3 months from mid-September, in the Kanto area, or in Nagoya. Are there any quilting groups, or craft groups, or anybody I could meet? I know about the fabric shops in...
Forum: Main
08-02-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 12,180
Posted By Newaddict

I started last year at the age of 64. Had never...

I started last year at the age of 64. Had never sewed before.
Forum: Main
07-24-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,780
Posted By Newaddict

Well, today I paid $6 each for 5 fat quarters....

Well, today I paid $6 each for 5 fat quarters. It's quite normal here in Australia.
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2011, 04:04 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,677
Posted By Newaddict

I was referring to dallen4350, who wrote: I'm...

I was referring to dallen4350, who wrote:
I'm still a newbie. I have only finished two quilts.
This is my first one. I haven't come so far... yet.
Seeing all the beautiful quilts on the board keep...
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,677
Posted By Newaddict

This is so beautiful it takes my breath away.

This is so beautiful it takes my breath away.
Forum: Main
06-28-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,975
Posted By Newaddict

ISO? This has been puzzling me for a while. What...

ISO? This has been puzzling me for a while. What does ISO mean?
Forum: Main
06-12-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,315
Posted By Newaddict

I am surprised to see people saying that they...

I am surprised to see people saying that they need a quilt when the AC is on as it can get cool. If it is too cool, why not turn the AC off!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-07-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,926
Posted By Newaddict

Whereabouts in Australia are you?

Whereabouts in Australia are you?
Forum: Main
05-15-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,045
Posted By Newaddict

I have really bad luck with Babelfish. I use it...

I have really bad luck with Babelfish. I use it frequently to translate stuff from my Japanese friends in Facebook and it usually turns out to be just gobbledygook! It's very disappointing as I...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 30,656
Posted By Newaddict

Started quilting (and sewing) 11 months ago, at...

Started quilting (and sewing) 11 months ago, at the age of 64. Am totally and thoroughly addicted.
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,349
Posted By Newaddict

Tieing, tacking, basting! The differences between...

Tieing, tacking, basting! The differences between American and British English are always so interesting. In my mind, tacking is the same as basting, and I have learnt to use the word basting becasue...
Forum: Main
04-04-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,920
Posted By Newaddict

This is weird. I also did the same thing tonight!

This is weird. I also did the same thing tonight!
Forum: Main
03-23-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,038
Posted By Newaddict

I started learning to sew and quilt at the same...

I started learning to sew and quilt at the same time eleven months ago, at the age of 64. Couldn't use a sewing machine, couldn't even wind a bobbin!Started with a table runner and since then I've...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-14-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 11,576
Posted By Newaddict

Why didn't God watch over all the people who have...

Why didn't God watch over all the people who have been killed. Does he discriminate between those who deserve it or don't?
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-14-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 11,576
Posted By Newaddict

Just watching TV this morning, and saw, among the...

Just watching TV this morning, and saw, among the rubble, a dirty and torn pink and white quilt. It looked like a sawtooth design. It looked very strange and sad, lying there in the mud.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-07-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,730
Posted By Newaddict

Welcome Anne. I am pleased to know there are nice...

Welcome Anne. I am pleased to know there are nice quilting groups in Perth. We live in Newcastle but will soon relocate to Perth as our daughter lives in Narrogin. Bit worried about the heat though!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-28-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,855
Posted By Newaddict

Yes, Sard soap is good. Did you try eucalyptus...

Yes, Sard soap is good. Did you try eucalyptus oil? I find it is magic.
Forum: Main
01-28-2011, 03:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,927
Posted By Newaddict

I use a wonderful second hand book website called...

I use a wonderful second hand book website called thriftbooks.com. It's in America or Canada, sorry can't remember which, and they always send books to me in Australia very promptly. They have a lot...
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