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Forum: Pictures
02-15-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,308
Posted By spindreams

I really like the addition of the lighter...

I really like the addition of the lighter "splatter dotted" pink. It adds just the right amount of contrast. I would also be frightened about the darker red bleeding into the white with washing. You...
Forum: Main
11-27-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,260
Posted By spindreams

I have used Minkee. The key is to pin, pin, pin,...

I have used Minkee. The key is to pin, pin, pin, and use a walking foot. The walking foot is esential to keep it from bunching and puckering.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,788
Posted By spindreams

I have a 301, and it has become my workhorse. It...

I have a 301, and it has become my workhorse. It is sturdier than the FW, with steel gears that make it able to sew through any thickness, even multiple denim layers and faux suede bags. I have used...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,714
Posted By spindreams

I bought a 1956 301 in May, and I purposely...

I bought a 1956 301 in May, and I purposely bought it because of the strong steel gears. It makes heavy weight sewing of things like bags and denim like cutting through soft butter! I got all of the...
Forum: Pictures
11-15-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 13,343
Posted By spindreams

Guns 'n feathers!

Who knew a good ol' boy could do such beautiful quilting? I want to meet Kevin.!
Forum: Pictures
09-08-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,680
Posted By spindreams

OMG! Please do not give this lovely quilt to the...

OMG! Please do not give this lovely quilt to the dog! Buy him an old blanket at the goodwill! And don't hide it in the truck. It would be a wonderful cozy couch throw for chilly Fall nights.

Just...
Forum: Main
09-08-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,810
Posted By spindreams

The curtain rods work well. But be careful if the...

The curtain rods work well. But be careful if the rod is unfinished wood, it can stain a light coloured quilt if it hangs there for a while. Best to coat the rod with a water-based clear shellac or...
Forum: Main
09-08-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,287
Posted By spindreams

This morning I read Marytoddliz' question on this...

This morning I read Marytoddliz' question on this forum about bias tape makers. Many people replied that they bind their quilts with straight grain binding. That got me wondering.

I have read or...
Forum: Main
09-08-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,348
Posted By spindreams

Seam ripper, seam ripper, seam ripper. Either I'm...

Seam ripper, seam ripper, seam ripper. Either I'm a perfectionist or a klutz. Or worse, both.

Jane
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-07-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 7,575
Posted By spindreams

Welcome! Glad to see you here. I saw some of your...

Welcome! Glad to see you here. I saw some of your beautiful quilts in the photos forum. I would love to see photos of some of your quilted bags. I love making bags too.

Jane
Forum: Main
08-17-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 14,043
Posted By spindreams

I would not hand sew without it! In a pinch I've...

I would not hand sew without it! In a pinch I've run my thread over a white candle when I misplaced the bees wax. It works just as well.
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,845
Posted By spindreams

Urgh! :shock: Oh Jane - where on earth...

Urgh! :shock:
Oh Jane - where on earth did you find that fabric? I wondered who would design that squashed fly / aka firefly fabric, without realizing it looks like someone just clobbered a...
Forum: Pictures
07-28-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 16,990
Posted By spindreams

This is amazing! You should enter it into a show...

This is amazing! You should enter it into a show before the wedding.
Forum: Pictures
07-26-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,845
Posted By spindreams

OMG! It is so colourful and fun. And when people...

OMG! It is so colourful and fun. And when people look closely at the fabrics they will do a double take. I am pleased to see my ugly "squashed fly" aka firefly fabric featured so prominently in the...
Forum: Pictures
07-25-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 18,436
Posted By spindreams

It is a lovely quilt, and I know how much work...

It is a lovely quilt, and I know how much work those little applique's must have been. It found the right home.
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,633
Posted By spindreams

I like the blue. It makes the plaid centre really...

I like the blue. It makes the plaid centre really pop, and I think it would work best with the red border you plan. Nice work, just in time for the fourth of July!
Forum: Pictures
05-26-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 21,860
Posted By spindreams

Sometimes unplanned can be the most interesting....

Sometimes unplanned can be the most interesting. It sue came together beautifully.
Forum: Main
05-26-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,368
Posted By spindreams

I recently got a 301 too. (Great little...

I recently got a 301 too. (Great little workhorses, will sew through thick layers, even leather because of their all-steel cogs. But still the beautiful straight stitches just like the...
Forum: Pictures
04-18-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,040
Posted By spindreams

I love it with the hearts.

I love it with the hearts.
Forum: Pictures
03-25-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,438
Posted By spindreams

Well done! I have not seen that pattern before,...

Well done! I have not seen that pattern before, it's great.
Forum: Main
03-25-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 17,414
Posted By spindreams

Where is your LQS? I'm on my way.

Where is your LQS? I'm on my way.
Forum: Pictures
03-23-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,653
Posted By spindreams

I love this! It is stunning.

I love this! It is stunning.
Forum: Pictures
03-23-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 11,684
Posted By spindreams

Oh my! Inspiring.

Oh my! Inspiring.
Forum: Pictures
03-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,419
Posted By spindreams

I like picture # 2, but either will make a lovely...

I like picture # 2, but either will make a lovely quilt.
Forum: Pictures
03-21-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,735
Posted By spindreams

I love this! I'm an applique fanatic, and yours...

I love this! I'm an applique fanatic, and yours is beautiful.
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