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Forum: Main
03-05-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,647
Posted By quiltsyl

I had this happen and used a product called...

I had this happen and used a product called Restoration (it's a powder used to restore old linens, etc). I soaked the quilt in it in the bathtub for several hours and then washed it. Worked for me....
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,924
Posted By quiltsyl

I had one like this many, many moons ago. I...

I had one like this many, many moons ago. I purchased it with my Singer Quantum and loved it. I didn't have a designated sewing room at the time and it was nice looking. I hope you enjoy yours as...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-06-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,258
Posted By quiltsyl

Went to high school with a gal named Penny...

Went to high school with a gal named Penny Nichol, we called her six cents.
Forum: Main
10-06-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,219
Posted By quiltsyl

Hobbs and Dream Poly both come in black. I have...

Hobbs and Dream Poly both come in black. I have used both of them on really dark quilts. Both work well in that application.
Forum: Main
09-10-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,597
Posted By quiltsyl

I have this same set up in a not so large room,...

I have this same set up in a not so large room, my DH put casters on the legs of the frame so I can slide it around. I need to move it to an angle to get to the window and shelves. Good luck and...
Forum: Main
04-07-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,917
Posted By quiltsyl

I have this machine on the Little Gracie II...

I have this machine on the Little Gracie II frame. I quilt a lot of quilts on it and I love it. I have added the fourth rail for the batting, and a Sure Stitch Regulator from Grace. It works...
Forum: Main
02-24-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By quiltsyl

Does this machine have a "cover" for over the...

Does this machine have a "cover" for over the feed dogs. I used to have a Golden Touch n Sew from that era and there was a cover that snapped over the feed dog with two little holes in the throat...
Forum: Main
02-21-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,296
Posted By quiltsyl

I use filing cabinets, but I have wound the...

I use filing cabinets, but I have wound the fabric on boards gotten free from JoAnns. They fit perfectly in a legal size filing cabinet. However, I like the idea of using the pendaflex folders and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-19-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,424
Posted By quiltsyl

My kids were obnoxious and know it all in their...

My kids were obnoxious and know it all in their teens, respectful in their 20's (but still thought mom & dad were "old"); delightful in their thirties, but really fun to be around in their 40's now...
Forum: Main
02-19-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,916
Posted By quiltsyl

Many years ago, I took a hobby I loved and turned...

Many years ago, I took a hobby I loved and turned it into a business. Did quite well at it, but ended up hating it. A "love to do" became a "have to do". Since then, I've kept work and the "love...
Forum: Main
02-19-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,654
Posted By quiltsyl

Be careful with "cheap" thread. I ended up with...

Be careful with "cheap" thread. I ended up with a rather expensive repair on my machine due to the less expensive thread linting up so much and fouling up the tension on my sewing machine. This was...
Forum: Main
02-19-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,760
Posted By quiltsyl

I used to purchase a lot of Cranston fabrics. ...

I used to purchase a lot of Cranston fabrics. Had some nice paisley from about 5 years ago. Saw it again and decided to purchase more, but it was like cheesecloth compared to what I had!!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-07-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,926
Posted By quiltsyl

I've had the same problem. Last summer I was...

I've had the same problem. Last summer I was using Preen, the week pre-emergent. They don't like it and stay out of the beds. Takes care of the weeds also.
Forum: Main
02-03-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 14,278
Posted By quiltsyl

What about when you are quilting in the middle of...

What about when you are quilting in the middle of the quilt and one of your triangles is inside out????
Forum: Main
01-30-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,068
Posted By quiltsyl

I have also done a king on a regular machine. It...

I have also done a king on a regular machine. It is bulky, but can be done. However, the last one I did, I did the center part on the backing with the batting a little larger than the center part,...
Forum: Main
01-27-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By quiltsyl

I iron my fabric to freezer paper and print out...

I iron my fabric to freezer paper and print out my label on the inkjet printer, after formatting it on the computer. It is not colorfast, so I trace over my label with pigma pens. I then remove the...
Forum: Main
01-24-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,504
Posted By quiltsyl

My husband would be in the garage also.

My husband would be in the garage also.
Forum: Main
01-24-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,412
Posted By quiltsyl

I lost mine for about a year and it magically...

I lost mine for about a year and it magically turned up in a "never expected place". You can purchase a new one at Keepsake Quilting. Good luck!!
Forum: Pictures
01-20-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,674
Posted By quiltsyl

I have one of these I purchased at a quilt show...

I have one of these I purchased at a quilt show made by a small company in Indiana. Good find, because mine was 30 times that price. Enjoy!!
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,937
Posted By quiltsyl

Janome Memorycraft 6600 (main machine), Elna...

Janome Memorycraft 6600 (main machine), Elna quilter's dream (travel bag for classes), juki TL98QE (on a grace frame), Singer touch 'n sew, featherweight, treadle and a serger
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