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    Search: Posts Made By: Newaddict
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    11-02-2012, 06:16 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,677
    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: 4,448
    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: 1,305
    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: 1,798
    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: 9,416
    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: 12,043
    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: 2,682
    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: 770
    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: 16,550
    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: 14,793
    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: 16,793
    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: 16,793
    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: 10,213
    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: 7,270
    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: 2,465
    Posted By Newaddict

    Whereabouts in Australia are you?

    Whereabouts in Australia are you?
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2011, 05:10 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,850
    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: 44,474
    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: 7,497
    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: 11,291
    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: 9,876
    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: 14,067
    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: 14,067
    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: 3,856
    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: 5,990
    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: 13,252
    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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