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    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 07:50 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 9,972
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Because absolutely NOTHING made today comes...

    Because absolutely NOTHING made today comes anywhere near the quality or strength of these grand old machines. They were made to last several lifetimes, which is why they are still going strong and...
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 07:00 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 9,972
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    It's sort of like getting together with an old...

    It's sort of like getting together with an old friend, isn't it?
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 06:16 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 9,972
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I'm 66 and bought my Singer Touch and Sew when we...

    I'm 66 and bought my Singer Touch and Sew when we were first married 48 years ago! I stilll use it. When she sews over several thicknesses that a newer machine cannot, I chuckle! It's at my...
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 03:21 PM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 8,808
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    The quality would not be the same.[/quote] =...

    The quality would not be the same.[/quote]

    = Now, that's a point to be considered!!!
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 02:32 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 9,972
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Actually, I didn't buy my Featherweight. Rather,...

    Actually, I didn't buy my Featherweight. Rather, I asked for my mother's and she gave it to me. She had attachments and the wooden card table it fits into for a sewing table. A piece lifts out of...
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2011, 02:13 PM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 8,808
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Since so many are interested in buying the Singer...

    Since so many are interested in buying the Singer Featherweight, those should be manufactured today. It's a matter of supply and demand as far as price is concerned.
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2011, 03:35 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 9,942
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I would like to see photos to do this, please.I...

    I would like to see photos to do this, please.I can't visualize how you get the raw edges not to be exposed.
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2011, 02:53 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 9,942
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I'd like to see photos!

    I'd like to see photos!
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2011, 02:51 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 9,942
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Beautiful! I like the fact that you used ribbon...

    Beautiful! I like the fact that you used ribbon and did what worked best for you! The colors are wonderful! Made from scraps yet! I'm impressed! The flowers are applique, right?
    Forum: Pictures
    03-07-2011, 02:50 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 9,942
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Beautiful! I like the fact that you used ribbon...

    Beautiful! I like the fact that you used ribbon and did what worked best for you! The colors are wonderful! Made from scraps yet! I'm impressed! The flowers are applique, right?
    Forum: Main
    02-28-2011, 09:35 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Cute, cute, cute! Here's my little Morkie. Her...

    Cute, cute, cute! Here's my little Morkie. Her ears are erect like the Yorkshire terrier. This is QTKT.
    Forum: Main
    02-28-2011, 06:05 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Half Yorkie and half what? I have one that's a...

    Half Yorkie and half what? I have one that's a Yorkie/Maltese cross. She's sweet! I'm putting this quilt together even though I can't get it to match perfectly. It will be a useful finished...
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2011, 05:16 PM
    Replies: 87
    Views: 13,157
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Use a 2-sided sticky inner lining, wonder under...

    Use a 2-sided sticky inner lining, wonder under or whatever it is called. Cut a small piece, iron matching backing fabric on one side, and then iron this piece onto the hole. You might end up with...
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2011, 05:06 PM
    Replies: 162
    Views: 17,114
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I like the dark print sash, too. It contrasts...

    I like the dark print sash, too. It contrasts with the white nicely.
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2011, 05:05 PM
    Replies: 162
    Views: 17,114
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I would also border and sah in green, as that is...

    I would also border and sah in green, as that is a color that is common to each block. For added interst, you might use a strip of green, one of white and an other green, thus making 3 strips for...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 06:21 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Thank you for your welcomes! This is a neat...

    Thank you for your welcomes! This is a neat website!
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 04:34 PM
    Replies: 113
    Views: 15,664
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I don't know what it's called but would like to...

    I don't know what it's called but would like to have one. I use a round rubber thing to grasp the needle and pull it through, which works ok too.
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 04:26 PM
    Replies: 135
    Views: 10,166
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    My great-grandmother was widowed and took in...

    My great-grandmother was widowed and took in sewing, which was done by hand. She hemmed dresses that could be 9 yards around the bottom! My grandmother was a good seamstress, again a good hand...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2011, 04:18 PM
    Replies: 232
    Views: 23,007
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    I enjoy my pets. We like being together. Of...

    I enjoy my pets. We like being together. Of course, they are in the sewing room with me. They stay out of the way, just hang out and are companionable. I find pets to be very peaceful. Right...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 08:32 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    It's pretty. I started with probably the most...

    It's pretty. I started with probably the most difficult. Might be wise to begin with the topper, or table runner, that's also shown in the book. The Jungle Stars uses 7 fabrics. Others use fewer...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 06:32 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Yes! The instructions looked easy. It's...

    Yes! The instructions looked easy. It's anything but! Also, there is a lot of wasted material. I could have just taken the smaller rectangles, and sewn them with sashings, rather than making...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 05:48 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Right. But the purple tips of the star don't all...

    Right. But the purple tips of the star don't all measure 3 1/2 inches to match the center block. I cut them all alike but some won't measure 3 1/2 inches. If the purple tips match, the outer parts...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Thanks! Most of the fabrics are batiks. I wish...

    Thanks! Most of the fabrics are batiks. I wish someone out there may have taught a class on this, or perhaps the author might respond? I've measured and such, but give up. I'll just put it...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 05:10 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,440
    Posted By Yorkielover5

    Has anyone made the Jungle Star quilt on page 26...

    Has anyone made the Jungle Star quilt on page 26 from the book "Ribbon Star Quilt" by Nancy Mahoney? I can't seem to get the stars to match up to the center blocks. I've measured but still can't...
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