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10-18-2015, 06:12 AM
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Windows 10 ???
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OrangeSherbet
I am not interested in working for Microsoft for...
I am not interested in working for Microsoft for free to test Windows 10.
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09-12-2015, 08:55 AM
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Where does this spring belong!!
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OrangeSherbet
Looks like part of the upper tension mechanism.
Looks like part of the upper tension mechanism.
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Main
07-14-2015, 04:36 AM
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Starting a quilting life late in life......
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When I was about 55 years old I wanted to make a...
When I was about 55 years old I wanted to make a quilt and I bought fabric and bought fabric and bought fabric...
Finally I made a quilt when I was about 68 years old. I still have so much to...
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04-30-2015, 05:45 AM
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Accurate cutting
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thanks for the tip
thanks for the tip
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04-08-2015, 06:37 AM
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Fabric drying out fingers?
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Same here. I always pre-wash but my fingers...
Same here. I always pre-wash but my fingers always get dry and crack open. I apply gobs of thick lotion/gel at night and wrap in gauze.
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03-22-2015, 02:12 PM
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New LED light
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I got one from Brad Slaughter for $18 including...
I got one from Brad Slaughter for $18 including shipping:
http://www.stitchallthethings.com/featherweight-led/
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03-15-2015, 08:13 AM
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Realtives
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If you go to a Morman library they will help you...
If you go to a Morman library they will help you find out about this. I did about 97% of my genealogy research in the Morman library in San Diego.
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03-13-2015, 05:21 AM
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Cleaning brushed nickel fixtures in bathroom
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I have used regular run of the mill hydrogen...
I have used regular run of the mill hydrogen peroxide. Takes the mineral marks off easily.
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02-24-2015, 07:19 AM
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Singer 1952 15-91
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These folks know a lot about that: ...
These folks know a lot about that:
[email protected]
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02-15-2015, 08:41 AM
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301 Take-up lever
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There are some very knowledgeable folks on the...
There are some very knowledgeable folks on the following forum:
[email protected]
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12-27-2014, 06:40 AM
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marking pens
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Frixion marking pens were reviewed on this web...
Frixion marking pens were reviewed on this web site:
http://quiltingclimber.blogspot.com/...evaluated.html
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11-24-2014, 05:20 AM
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Marking with Crayola washable markers
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To use frixion pens or not to use frixion pens. ...
To use frixion pens or not to use frixion pens.
http://quiltingclimber.blogspot.com/2011/07/frixion-pens-evaluated.html
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11-11-2014, 06:00 AM
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Heat n Bond type products and microwave use...
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I found batting at JoAnn's called "Wrap-N-Zap"...
I found batting at JoAnn's called "Wrap-N-Zap" that can be used in the microwave.
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11-11-2014, 05:51 AM
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Microwave bowls
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I found batting at JoAnn's, made by Pellon,...
I found batting at JoAnn's, made by Pellon, called "Wrap-N-Zap" made especially for microwave use. It is 100% cotton and has no scrim in it. I used it to make a fabric bowl; zapped bowls of left...
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11-05-2014, 11:00 AM
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Two months to crank out ~10 gifts... ideas?!
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I made fabric boxes for Xmas last year for my...
I made fabric boxes for Xmas last year for my Meals-On-Wheels clients. They really liked them!
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11-03-2014, 05:40 AM
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Best marking tool?
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These markers have been evaluated: ...
These markers have been evaluated:
http://quiltingclimber.blogspot.com/2011/07/frixion-pens-evaluated.html
I have one, but think I will not use it...
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10-29-2014, 05:25 AM
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Bobbin winder rubbing problem
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Before you get the hammer out, try a different...
Before you get the hammer out, try a different bobbin.
I have several bobbins that just don't want to work on my 15-91.
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10-29-2014, 05:16 AM
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Why do I do this
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WD40 is not a lubricant; it will just gum it up. ...
WD40 is not a lubricant; it will just gum it up. Try a few drops of sewing machine oil.
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10-25-2014, 09:51 AM
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Question for computer savy folks
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In my list of contacts I included MLT. And MLT...
In my list of contacts I included MLT. And MLT has my email address.
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05-14-2014, 02:29 PM
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Math question
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OrangeSherbet
The number 3.23 is number of SQUARE yards in the...
The number 3.23 is number of SQUARE yards in the quilt.
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05-12-2014, 06:08 AM
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Old Rotary blades?
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OrangeSherbet
Recycling old rotary blades is a great idea. I...
Recycling old rotary blades is a great idea. I didn't like the idea of throwing them in the trash, so I took them to the local fire station for them to safely dispose of them. I have 10 old blades...
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04-17-2014, 05:59 AM
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Problems with machine quilting
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OrangeSherbet
Thank you all for the helpful suggestions. Ideas...
Thank you all for the helpful suggestions. Ideas that I took away from this exchange:
1.) Starch the heck out of the top and backing.
2.) After making the sandwich using basting spray iron it...
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04-17-2014, 05:52 AM
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Problems with machine quilting
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Hi Debra, Sounds like a great idea to iron...
Hi Debra,
Sounds like a great idea to iron it after making the sandwich.
The quilt is square (84 x 84). I did all quilting from the middle out.
Mary Lou
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04-17-2014, 05:46 AM
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Problems with machine quilting
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OrangeSherbet
Hi Preeti, Yes, stitching in the ditch is...
Hi Preeti,
Yes, stitching in the ditch is painful. When I first start a quilt it is hard to stay in the ditch. By the time I am finished I am doing pretty good. Makes me want to go back and re-do...
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04-16-2014, 10:59 AM
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Problems with machine quilting
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OrangeSherbet
Hi Prism99, Glad to hear you recommend...
Hi Prism99,
Glad to hear you recommend starching. I did in fact starch the top, which is probably why there were no puckers on the top. After seeing the back, I realized that I had not starched...
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