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12-08-2012, 07:54 PM
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handed down lace tablecloths
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soak in oxy clean powdered dissolved in warm...
soak in oxy clean powdered dissolved in warm water. You may have to soak several days. I have had great success removing old coffee and tea stains.
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10-13-2012, 11:36 AM
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Frustrated
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Have you tried putting tennis balls in the dryer...
Have you tried putting tennis balls in the dryer like one would do with a down filled coat. Also, there are plastic balls about the size of tennis balls that seem to help fluff up the objects that...
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09-13-2012, 06:22 PM
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Super easy cake using only two ingredients
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works with crushed pineapple
works with crushed pineapple
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05-11-2012, 08:18 AM
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I lied to my husband
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It doesn't pay to lie. Whose money pays the...
It doesn't pay to lie. Whose money pays the mortgage, the utilities, the grocery bills, entertainment, insurance? Seems to me that a good marriage relationship means "our money" rather than "yours...
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03-28-2012, 08:07 AM
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Log Cabin Star Quilt Pattern
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It's called a Spinning Star pattern. Interesting...
It's called a Spinning Star pattern. Interesting since I purchased the pattern at an Amish store in Shipshiwana Indiana.
Good luck
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03-24-2012, 07:06 AM
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new fabric, shorter width
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I had the same experience - makes me mad. Now I...
I had the same experience - makes me mad. Now I double check the width of bolts of fabric. Unfortunately many patterns give yardage based on 44" width.
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01-18-2012, 05:04 PM
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Is there a limit as to how ugly a charity quilt can be?
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How "needy" are the recipients? My church circle...
How "needy" are the recipients? My church circle gets donations of fabric that we cannot use in the quilts we make so we give it to another church that makes quilts for homeless. Whether or not...
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11-30-2011, 05:17 PM
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narrow borders
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This is what I would do.
This is what I would do.
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11-04-2011, 12:49 PM
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Positive Remarks
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confusing
I obviously missed any announcement telling me the format was changing. I find it confusing - I liked the old one 'cuz the messages came up immediately and I could decide which one I wanted to...
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10-29-2011, 02:52 AM
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Guilds
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I was new in this community and thought by...
I was new in this community and thought by joining a guild I could meet some new people, however I found members sat with the same members every time and it was difficult to break into a group. Also...
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09-13-2011, 06:53 PM
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Sylvias Bridal Sampler
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It is similar to the Dear Jane Quilt.
It is similar to the Dear Jane Quilt.
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09-09-2011, 08:57 AM
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Let's discuss making quilt blocks for our board names.
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I have four children - our family last name...
I have four children - our family last name begins with T so I think of the Four Ts as my block
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09-05-2011, 08:10 AM
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Buying fabric at Walmart, Joann's, etc.....
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Local Walmart discontinued their fabric/craft...
Local Walmart discontinued their fabric/craft dept when they built a Super Store. I try to shop at Joann's and LQS 'cuz I want them to stay in our town. I do not live in a metro area with lots of...
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06-28-2011, 06:35 PM
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quilt as you go
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I've done quilt as you go using the log cabin...
I've done quilt as you go using the log cabin pattern. Use same methods that are discribed in the tutorials. I stitched by hand, but one could machine stitch. Cut the backing an inch larger than...
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06-23-2011, 09:34 AM
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I think I had an epiphany
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yes, and I use it for many things - a great tool
yes, and I use it for many things - a great tool
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06-20-2011, 08:20 AM
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Why does everyone wash their quilt as soon as the last stitch is completed?
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then how do you wash quilts? laundramat or bath...
then how do you wash quilts? laundramat or bath tub
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06-18-2011, 03:58 PM
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Why is yellow not a popular color for quilts?
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I use blue and yellow 'cuz it is the colors of...
I use blue and yellow 'cuz it is the colors of the Swedish Flag and my husband loves the colors 'cuz he is Swedish.
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03-21-2011, 01:11 PM
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Star Spin made my head spin
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I too made the Star Spin quilt and found the...
I too made the Star Spin quilt and found the measruements or lack of a problem. It turned out well, but far from perfect - everyone that sees it thinks it is wonderful.
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02-08-2011, 07:07 AM
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Walmart, in works to make changes
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We have lost a number of different types of...
We have lost a number of different types of stores since (i.e. hardware, small grocery) Walmart came to our town and later changing to a "super" store. I don't want JoAnn Fabrics or Fabric Warehouse...
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01-17-2011, 07:28 AM
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Need Tips on Low-to-No Cost Fabs for Charity Quilts
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To the county Family Services office and the...
To the county Family Services office and the Lutheran Social Services. In addition we give to families who's homes have been destroyed by fire, tornadoes, floods.
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01-17-2011, 07:26 AM
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Need Tips on Low-to-No Cost Fabs for Charity Quilts
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My Circle at church solicits donations of fabric...
My Circle at church solicits donations of fabric from which we make charity quilts. We get some very nice cotton fabric. Other types of fabric we give to another church that makes quilts for the...
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