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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-26-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,266
Posted By gspsplease

I started sewing to make my own clothes and...

I started sewing to make my own clothes and quickly found that I could not really visualise what would suit me -- fabric and style and so often I was disappointed in the result. Now I have put on...
Forum: Main
03-24-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,861
Posted By gspsplease

Have you looked at the Missouri Star Quilts...

Have you looked at the Missouri Star Quilts videos to make a very easy pinwheel? I have used their method for 3 quilts and I love it-- so easy with charm packs. Basically you put 2 squares face...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,967
Posted By gspsplease

Hi Amelia, Have you checked ebay Australia...

Hi Amelia,
Have you checked ebay Australia prices for these machines? I trawl through them regularly, and they go for about $150-250 depending on the appearance of the cabinet (often) and sometimes...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-20-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,984
Posted By gspsplease

It's interesting that in most countries the...

It's interesting that in most countries the seasons are regarded as changing at the time of the Solstices. Here in Australia the first of march is officially the start of Autumn and the first of...
Forum: Main
03-20-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,663
Posted By gspsplease

Hi, the walking foot on my basic Brother died...

Hi, the walking foot on my basic Brother died last November -- the front "frame" section that sits on the fabric just reared up in the air and wouldn't go down. Repair shop couldn't rejiggle it so I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-15-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By gspsplease

Start working on that sit command when your cav...

Start working on that sit command when your cav is not so excited eg while you are watching TV; during the ad breaks call him over, tell him to sit and quickly give him a small piece of something...
Forum: Main
03-07-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,667
Posted By gspsplease

Re the question about cutting fabric with the...

Re the question about cutting fabric with the ripper --YES! I was given a new ripper for Christmas (the type with the rubber end to rub away loose threads) and started to rip out some wonky binding....
Forum: Main
02-23-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,026
Posted By gspsplease

I read a very good hint on this board -- often...

I read a very good hint on this board -- often machines are sold on ebay with "lost" cords or foot controls so the seller can claim "don't know whether it works or not because cord is lost" ! (Until...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-18-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,036
Posted By gspsplease

I read once that few people take photos of...

I read once that few people take photos of everyday activities, like the family watching TV together, or someone washing up or pegging clothes on the line. These sort of pictures will, in the future,...
Forum: Main
02-12-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,060
Posted By gspsplease

Hi, I was given this ripper for a Christmas...

Hi, I was given this ripper for a Christmas present and it is wonderful -- it is also very sharp! (or else I hadn't realised how blunt my older, smaller rippers are). Anyway, I was ripping away at...
Forum: Main
02-10-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,575
Posted By gspsplease

I use sashing on nearly all my quilts. I LOVE...

I use sashing on nearly all my quilts. I LOVE cornerstones because they simplify the sashing if the strips are not long enough from either WOF or LOF; often I put another cornerstone in the middle...
Forum: Main
01-29-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,863
Posted By gspsplease

Hi, I've used the Sullivans cutting edge ruler...

Hi, I've used the Sullivans cutting edge ruler for about a year now. It's just a 6" square, so I only use it for small trims. I really don't know whether it has made much difference, but since I...
Forum: Main
01-15-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,611
Posted By gspsplease

I recently picked up a book published in 1992...

I recently picked up a book published in 1992 called something like "Joy of Quilting" (and I am a retired librarian!). I was horrified to see that the instructions for a scrap quilt told you to cut...
Forum: Main
01-13-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,580
Posted By gspsplease

I have been on a fabric diet for a year, after...

I have been on a fabric diet for a year, after over indulging last January (curse those on-line shops!). But I fell off the wagon twice -- once in October when a LQS held a closing down sale, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-13-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,577
Posted By gspsplease

Thanks for that hint that sellers claim not to...

Thanks for that hint that sellers claim not to have the pedal so they "don't know whether it works or not"! I had puzzled over a few of these entries on ebay, wondering how so many machines get...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-12-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,701
Posted By gspsplease

Before I started patchwork, I used to joke that...

Before I started patchwork, I used to joke that the holes in my steam iron had healed over from lack of use. My husband used to joke that it was time to iron or buy some more shirts.
Forum: Main
01-12-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By gspsplease

Hi Katesnana, Like me you have probably had...

Hi Katesnana,
Like me you have probably had batiks given to you by friends returning from holidays in Indonesia/Bali (and I have picked up many $2 sarong lengths at garage sales from people who...
Forum: Main
01-07-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,976
Posted By gspsplease

Like Mucky, I make floor quilts for babies to...

Like Mucky, I make floor quilts for babies to play on, and specifically tell the recipients that the quilt is not valuable, heirloom etc (usually I just use a panel and do some work around it). They...
Forum: Main
12-28-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,340
Posted By gspsplease

I bought a kit about 3-4 years ago at a big quilt...

I bought a kit about 3-4 years ago at a big quilt show. It comprised squares of soft florals, which were meant to be sewn together to make an easy quilt BUT when I looked at it this year, I realised...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-23-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By gspsplease

Hi, often there are cards that are not precious...

Hi, often there are cards that are not precious enough to frame, but you still want to keep. I use them as bookmarks and have them scattered all over the house as I am usually reading a few books at...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-21-2012, 05:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By gspsplease

This reminded me of my late husband's favourite...

This reminded me of my late husband's favourite comment as we watched waterskiers on the Georges River in Sydney - he always said they were trawling for sharks!
Forum: Main
12-19-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,586
Posted By gspsplease

Hi, I would heartily recommend the first 2 on the...

Hi, I would heartily recommend the first 2 on the list from busy fingers; both are within 15 minutes drive from the University of Sydney and close to bus routes. I suggest you check the websites if...
Forum: Main
12-18-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By gspsplease

I second the recommendation by Tropical for easy...

I second the recommendation by Tropical for easy pinwheels. I love this method and find it very fast; I would never consider any other method now!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-10-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,829
Posted By gspsplease

I have forwarded that to so many of my dog owning...

I have forwarded that to so many of my dog owning friends --it's a very accurate depiction of dog behaviour. Thanks so much!
Forum: Main
12-09-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,433
Posted By gspsplease

Yes, my Brother walking foot broke 2 weeks ago --...

Yes, my Brother walking foot broke 2 weeks ago -- but first it stood up on the base and snapped the needle -- gave me quite a shock! I took it back to the local sewing machine repairer where I bought...
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