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Forum: Main
07-25-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,739
Posted By sewnuts321

Second Use:

I use the Parmesan cheese container for my sharpie pens. It keeps the permanent markers safely separate from water based pens.
Old heavy tall vases are my favorite find -- they sit firmly and hold...
Forum: Main
11-05-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,166
Posted By sewnuts321

Smile substitute pressing sheet

My pressing sheet was purchased as an Oven Liner at the (big box) lumber center. It's a teflon sheet that is heat resistant to 500 degrees. I have found them in tan, black, and white. I think the...
Forum: Main
10-05-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,875
Posted By sewnuts321

rolling bag

I bought the tool bag at Harbor Freight -- the rolling one (15h x 20w x 7+depth) plus a medium sized zippered tool bag. Just guessing, but I remember it being on sale for $29.00 for both bags. I use...
Forum: Main
07-08-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,897
Posted By sewnuts321

Because I am a novice beginning to learn about...

Because I am a novice beginning to learn about ruler work on a borrowed longarm I experimented to find a way to be more secure for not getting the ruler into machine needle area. I only needed about...
Forum: Main
09-14-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,305
Posted By sewnuts321

I have a couple of wall spaces that I hang my...

I have a couple of wall spaces that I hang my quilts. One space is for a larger quilt, the other for smaller wall hangings. I have decorative cafe rods in both places just in different diameters to...
Forum: Main
12-23-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,646
Posted By sewnuts321

I use a recycled razor case from my DH. It is a...

I use a recycled razor case from my DH. It is a firm plastic and has a zipper that allows the case to fully open. I'm able to fit: small fiscars scissors, needle threader, spool of thread, a few...
Forum: Main
07-07-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,666
Posted By sewnuts321

I repurposed a firm plastic electric razor case...

I repurposed a firm plastic electric razor case that my DH was discarding. It even has a zip closure. I can fit a scissors, spool of thread, needles (hand and machine), thimble, quilt pins in a small...
Forum: Main
07-07-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,705
Posted By sewnuts321

I've done this for years. We have twin, full and...

I've done this for years. We have twin, full and queen beds and each one has a different solid color bedspread. I've got cream, subdued lime/avocado, Scandinavian teal bedspreads and my quilts vary...
Forum: Main
06-08-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 28,452
Posted By sewnuts321

DH bought an Oliso and I've tried to like it. I...

DH bought an Oliso and I've tried to like it. I find that I don't like the auto-lift feature as anticipated so I use it as a conventional iron. This poses an issue with the iron's feet catching the...
Forum: Main
05-24-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,794
Posted By sewnuts321

stabilizer organizer

I make a bag from the plastic liner of instructions the ones that are rolled with the stabilizer at the store -- then roll the stabilizer and store in the bag. I have a collection of stabilizers and...
Forum: Main
06-10-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 18,328
Posted By sewnuts321

I bought a rolling bag for my sewing machine at...

I bought a rolling bag for my sewing machine at Harbor Freight. It has an retractable/extending handle like luggage. Carefully check the base dimensions of your sewing machine though - my older...
Forum: Main
04-18-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,677
Posted By sewnuts321

I did a denim quilt in the "rag"/exposed seam...

I did a denim quilt in the "rag"/exposed seam style.
I backed 8" squares with lightweight fleece (alternating red and blue) then stitched the two together with a large "x" diagonally, corner to...
Forum: Main
10-26-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,003
Posted By sewnuts321

I use an acrylic box picture frame (ref to...

I use an acrylic box picture frame (ref to attached link) and a light from my Christmas village. The set-up is: (1) start with a cookie sheet with a towel UNDER it (protects table from bulb heat);...
Forum: Main
08-25-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,049
Posted By sewnuts321

I bought a garden kneeling pad at the dollar...

I bought a garden kneeling pad at the dollar store and cut pieces 1/2"x1/2" -- they work great too.
Forum: Main
08-08-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,483
Posted By sewnuts321

My tech has been near-militant about using...

My tech has been near-militant about using Brother bobbins. Singer's look same but are slightly curved.
Forum: Main
08-08-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,483
Posted By sewnuts321

I too have a Brother/Laura Ashley NX2000 machine...

I too have a Brother/Laura Ashley NX2000 machine (which I don't consider inexpensive) and have had issues with the bobbin/bobbin case. I've had the machine 14 months and am on my third bobbin case...
Forum: Main
07-12-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,757
Posted By sewnuts321

I've had a serger for over 25 years and am on my...

I've had a serger for over 25 years and am on my second one. I use it all the time. When I do mission quilts for church I serge the seams because I'm not concerned about the extra thread bulk in the...
Forum: Main
07-09-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 13,350
Posted By sewnuts321

My first sewing purchases were measured with...

My first sewing purchases were measured with those "machines". I think their use was discontinued with the explosion of knits/double knits that couldn't be measured through them because of the...
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,555
Posted By sewnuts321

Nearly couldn't sew without these snips.

Nearly couldn't sew without these snips.
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,739
Posted By sewnuts321

I use the "stitch in the ditch on the front side"...

I use the "stitch in the ditch on the front side" method also. I cut my binding strips at 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" depending on the bulk of the quilt sandwich. (My most recent quilt was flannel and I used...
Forum: Main
03-08-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,491
Posted By sewnuts321

I did "Three Bean Salad" (Available in the...

I did "Three Bean Salad" (Available in the Leisure Arts book "Wild About Flowers" from Leisure Arts) in Christmas prints and loved it! Quick and Easy for any skill level.
Forum: Main
03-03-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,512
Posted By sewnuts321

turbulants at sea!

turbulants at sea!
Forum: Main
01-24-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 994
Posted By sewnuts321

I get thread nests when there is excess lint...

I get thread nests when there is excess lint under the bobbin holder. You might need to take out the entire bobbin case and give it a good brushout.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,866
Posted By sewnuts321

National Sewing Machine

I have a National portable sewing machine. Beautiful sound to the quiet motor and it stitches perfectly. I don't have any drawers to discover extras on this one -- just entertained by running across...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-09-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,315
Posted By sewnuts321

new desk

I have a similar desk - size and weight and arrangement - except that mine are 2 separate pieces. I absolutely love it. I bought it in the last hours of an office supply store closing. The larger...
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