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    03-19-2015, 12:09 PM
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    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Tyler Texas Quilt Shop

    34th Annual Tyler Quilt Show
    "Color Your World With Quilts"
    March 20 & 21, 2015
    10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday & Saturday
    Harvey Convention Center
    2000 W Front St (Hwy 31 W)
    Tyler, TX

    The...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-05-2014, 09:17 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,791
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    It looks like it may be stitched using "English...

    It looks like it may be stitched using "English paper piecing" like you use when making a "Grandmother's Flower Garden.
    08-04-2014, 09:25 AM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 16,880
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    You did a great job. I've been there and know...

    You did a great job. I've been there and know how hard you worked and how thrilled you were to have it finished and looking so good.
    Now back to sewing. :-)
    Forum: Pictures
    08-02-2014, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,551
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    I think the bright yellow will be perfect. It...

    I think the bright yellow will be perfect. It will frame the quilt and make the other colors stand out.
    Forum: Pictures
    07-16-2014, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 6,774
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    I have a friend that went last week. She said...

    I have a friend that went last week. She said you need three days and it's wonderful.
    06-27-2014, 02:07 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 2,132
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Cindy, when is your show going to be this year?

    Cindy, when is your show going to be this year?
    06-25-2014, 01:23 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 2,132
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Quilt Shop in Athens, Texas

    The Needle Niche in Athens, Texas is moving to a new location.

    Opening July 2nd at

    905 East Tyler Street

    Athens, Texas

    10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    06-22-2014, 05:25 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,677
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    All the ideas mentioned are great, just what...

    All the ideas mentioned are great, just what works for you best. I do have one suggestion. Labels......... I use plastic pencil boxes that I get for a dollar when school supplies go on sale. I...
    06-21-2014, 07:01 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,927
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    http://www.andoverfabrics.com/FreeQuiltPatterns.ph...

    http://www.andoverfabrics.com/FreeQuiltPatterns.php
    Forum: Pictures
    06-21-2014, 06:42 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 11,084
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Yes, you need to wash it, gently of course. Mice...

    Yes, you need to wash it, gently of course. Mice carry diseases and the stains are probably mouse urine. Try not to breath any dust from the quilt when you're working with it. Mouse applique...
    06-20-2014, 06:31 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,815
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Depending on the model, it goes for $150.-$250. ...

    Depending on the model, it goes for $150.-$250. And I'm with you, more trouble and the end results doesn't do it for me.
    06-17-2014, 12:53 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 6,878
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    I was able to find a used sewing machine table...

    I was able to find a used sewing machine table with a drop-in shelf for $15.00. The opening was too small for my Singer Confidence 7470, but my husband was able to enlarge the opening. He also had...
    05-21-2014, 06:37 PM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 12,417
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    I've had one for over 11 years and I love mine. ...

    I've had one for over 11 years and I love mine. You do have to make sure it's put together tightly. I use it to store items in plastic pencil boxes that you can get for $1.00 each. Each drawer...
    04-20-2014, 07:28 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Yes, that is exactly what that is. It doesn't...

    Yes, that is exactly what that is. It doesn't measure accurately any more, but I love having it to remind me of old times ago. I remember when they had one of those in lots of stores, even the five...
    04-10-2014, 02:33 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    First of all, I put a box in the hallway and when...

    First of all, I put a box in the hallway and when I found something I was not keeping, it went in the box. That way it was out of the room. I cleared off the top of the cutting table and that's...
    04-07-2014, 07:26 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Love your babies. When we keep our four...

    Love your babies. When we keep our four granddogs, I have wall-to-wall dogs in my sewing room. They all love to help, but Penny won't share her perch.
    04-07-2014, 07:22 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Penny is my sewing helper and she still owns that...

    Penny is my sewing helper and she still owns that sewing machine. I usually have the blinds up, but the sun was too bright to take the pictures that way. I don't quilt on that sewing machine, so I...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-06-2014, 05:49 PM
    Replies: 101
    Views: 8,997
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    You are doing a wonderful job. Don't give up...

    You are doing a wonderful job. Don't give up now. You may not want to look at it for a while when you're finished, but you will be so proud of the beautiful quilt you end up with. I did a...
    04-06-2014, 03:38 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    It's a KAYanEE Sewmaster. It was given to me by...

    It's a KAYanEE Sewmaster. It was given to me by my first quilt teacher when she sold her house and moved to assisted living in another town. It doesn't sew, but it means a lot.
    04-06-2014, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    It had never been that bad before, but we had a...

    It had never been that bad before, but we had a change in lift style that caused some of the mess. My husband is a minister. We used to live in the parsonage in another town on the weekends, so I...
    04-06-2014, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    My Kenmore is model 158.18032. I bought it new...

    My Kenmore is model 158.18032. I bought it new in 1973 or 1974. It has been a workhorse, but now only sews slow because of a bad clutch. Since no ones makes the parts any longer, I haven't been...
    04-06-2014, 06:02 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    The ladies with hats are actually thimbles. They...

    The ladies with hats are actually thimbles. They were made by AVON in the 80's. Most of the items in my room are gifts from friends and family over the course of the past 30-40 years and they mean...
    04-06-2014, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    I did get rid of three 10-ream size boxes, but...

    I did get rid of three 10-ream size boxes, but they were full of craft items that I don't do anymore. I donated them to the Church's daycare. The rest was just folding organizing and putting in...
    04-05-2014, 04:56 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    Most of the memory items in my room were given to...

    Most of the memory items in my room were given to me by family and friends through the years. Some things in there are 30-40 years old and I can tell you who gave me what on 99% of the things. ...
    04-05-2014, 04:53 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 11,501
    Posted By Toni-in-Texas

    My sewing buddy's name is Penny and she loves to...

    My sewing buddy's name is Penny and she loves to "help" me sew. Also she enjoys looking out the window at the birds and squirrels.
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