Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: DesiG
Showing results 1 to 25 of 148
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Main
08-25-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,559
Posted By DesiG

I just recently went through all the research...

I just recently went through all the research (and angst) to pick my fabric cutter system. I eventually settled on the accuquilt go! Big, bought the 12" qube, a couple of the drunkards path dies and...
Forum: Main
12-19-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,521
Posted By DesiG

We just painted mine a nice calm light green. It...

We just painted mine a nice calm light green. It was a dark ( way too dark) wood paneling before, but now has a nice 'fresh' feeling to it. I did cheat though, you can see the caribbean blue in the...
Forum: Main
12-19-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,181
Posted By DesiG

Maybe I'm mixing up names, but isn't bat poo poo...

Maybe I'm mixing up names, but isn't bat poo poo called guano?
Forum: Mission: Organization
12-10-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,106
Posted By DesiG

Ok. I think my stupid auto spell correct changed...

Ok. I think my stupid auto spell correct changed grammy17's name. Since I don't really know how to post a link right now ( the geek husband is sleeping) I will list the name. It is called "sewing...
Forum: Mission: Organization
12-07-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,106
Posted By DesiG

I wish I. Could say my craft room was that neat,...

I wish I. Could say my craft room was that neat, but the truth is my DH gave me a new room ( the biggest in the house) as a sewing/ craft room and not all of my stuff is in there yet. The wooden...
Forum: Mission: Organization
12-05-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,106
Posted By DesiG

New sewing table- Thanks grannie17!

We went up to Canada for expedit shelves and desk along with other assorted shelves/lights/tables etc for my new sewing room, and the day before I went, I saw grannie17's new sewing table that her...
Forum: Main
12-01-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,449
Posted By DesiG

Handquilting is an art and I love the look, but a...

Handquilting is an art and I love the look, but a quilt at its most elemental is a way of arranging fabric and batting in layers to make a pleasing whole to wrap someone in warmth. There are so many...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-28-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By DesiG

The reconditioned iPhones and computers sold by...

The reconditioned iPhones and computers sold by apple should still have the one year warranty on it if you buy direct from apple. Also, after I bought my new iPhone 4, it 'broke' (software thing) and...
Forum: Main
11-28-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,644
Posted By DesiG

Oddly enough, I use an actual sharp's container...

Oddly enough, I use an actual sharp's container to dispose of my rotary blades. I am a home care nurse that specializes in IV's so I have one for my car! I have always chucked my blades in it, and it...
Forum: Main
11-27-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,684
Posted By DesiG

DO try the trade ins at the dealer! Also, come up...

DO try the trade ins at the dealer! Also, come up with a list of things that you need/want in a machine before you buy. Things like sewing speed control, needle down features, dropping feed dogs and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,844
Posted By DesiG

One other difference is that the 301 (sans A)...

One other difference is that the 301 (sans A) were only made for a short period of time- like 9 months or so from 1950 to 1951, and they were only available in black or mocha. I have one of the 301's...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-18-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By DesiG

I knit socks compulsively! they are not hard at...

I knit socks compulsively! they are not hard at all, and provide wonderfully quick projects that you can showcase new stitch patterns with. Go to the online magazine knitty(dot)com and look through...
Forum: Main
11-18-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,023
Posted By DesiG

I have a (previously loved) Bernina 430 that was...

I have a (previously loved) Bernina 430 that was decently priced, a Singer 301 and a FW (and a 66 treadle). I love and use the 3 portables, but if I had to pick just one it would be the Bernina- it...
Forum: Main
11-18-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 16,697
Posted By DesiG

I sew with my birkenstocks on, and even spin wool...

I sew with my birkenstocks on, and even spin wool with them on- it actually feels funny not to have my shoes on when I treadle. I have lymphedema in both my legs, and it is not worth the risk for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-18-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 42,041
Posted By DesiG

I purchased a 301 earlier this year (1951 tan...

I purchased a 301 earlier this year (1951 tan short bed in an art deco cabinet) and had similar issues with the tension- Icould not set the tensioner low enough to make a balanced stitch, much less...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-02-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,463
Posted By DesiG

I got a 4- which is actually very surprising...

I got a 4- which is actually very surprising since I have a known problem with teals and aquas and scored perfect with the blue/greens. Go figure
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-19-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,031
Posted By DesiG

We lived there when my DH was stationed at...

We lived there when my DH was stationed at Schofield Barracks. We lived up on north shore in Waialua, about 5 minutes from the beach. Loved the weather, but too bad it was 6,000 miles away from...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-19-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,668
Posted By DesiG

Sweet Tango's- an apple that was developed in...

Sweet Tango's- an apple that was developed in Minn and planted in just a few areas (western NY was one of them!) and honey crisp apples.
I didn't realize how lucky I was to live where apples are...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-26-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,849
Posted By DesiG

Flying fartnockers. It has enough syllables to...

Flying fartnockers. It has enough syllables to make you feel better when you say it.
That being said, a bunch of scientists did a study to find out if swearing in response to injury or stress made...
Forum: Main
08-22-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,964
Posted By DesiG

I have a Bernina 430 and use left foot for the...

I have a Bernina 430 and use left foot for the gas, right knee for the lift. I actually had to change my Singer 301 back to a foot pedal, (its in a cabinet where you were supposed to use your knee...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-10-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 11,781
Posted By DesiG

You just need to be careful where you put them......

You just need to be careful where you put them... not in a place that distorts with the effects of long term gravity :-)
Forum: Main
07-29-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By DesiG

The 'slant' is actually describing the shank that...

The 'slant' is actually describing the shank that the presser feet and needles attach to, different machines have either low, high or slant shanks. There are some others that have special...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-26-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By DesiG

Too, funny :-) I am currently re listening to the...

Too, funny :-) I am currently re listening to the entire series on audiobook. I did get to the final movie- in 3-D at the IMAX. I am 45 and both of my children are adults. I love the story!
Forum: Pictures
07-21-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,071
Posted By DesiG

I made this very quilt :-) and I did the borders...

I made this very quilt :-) and I did the borders exactly as shown in the pattern- small dk blue, thin accent border, then larger dk blue- it really sets off the bargello. Yours is very pretty
Forum: Main
07-20-2011, 05:39 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,779
Posted By DesiG

I was lucky enough to have a house that had all...

I was lucky enough to have a house that had all of the old wood floors covered by (yucky) carpet when we bought it. The carpeting came out the same day we closed! I much prefer the wood floors in my...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 148
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

FREE Quilting Newsletter