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01-11-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 16
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Posted By cricut_farmer

http://www.wawak.com/ has great prices on...

http://www.wawak.com/ has great prices on Gutermann thread and ships internationally.
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05-08-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,765
Posted By cricut_farmer

Thanks so much for all the information. Did some...

Thanks so much for all the information. Did some online research today looking for 6 yards of pink minky dot fabric. Here's how it priced out on different sites - per yard is usually without...
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05-08-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,765
Posted By cricut_farmer

fleece or minky for backing

I used fleece to back a throw quilt for my husband and now everyone wants me to use fleece on their quilts. But when I started researching fleece backings, instead of just doing it, I got confused. ...
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03-31-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,848
Posted By cricut_farmer

Try your local library. Our library has a...

Try your local library. Our library has a service called Zinio which gives me access to lots of magazines for free with a library card (free in Maryland - I think - but $25 per year for out of state...
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10-26-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,301
Posted By cricut_farmer

Any reviews/comments about Brother XR 1300 or HC1850?

Looking for a back-up/ travel machine for my Viking Platinum Plus. Costco has the Brother XR1300 for $169. I'm considering having my husband pick one up if they go on clearance. But I can find no...
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08-20-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,732
Posted By cricut_farmer

It may be too late for you but Sauders is having...

It may be too late for you but Sauders is having an anniversery sale with 20% off everything in the store from September 6th to the 11th. Their warehouse (upstairs) will also be open with good...
08-05-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,741
Posted By cricut_farmer

www.wawak.com is the best place I've found for...

www.wawak.com is the best place I've found for zippers. Zippers I've ordered are #3 Nylon 24" were 58 cents and they often go on sale so when you bought 2 you get one free so for 3 were 39 cents...
07-17-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,157
Posted By cricut_farmer

Wiping them off with baby wipes works...

Wiping them off with baby wipes works wonderfully. Also, when wiping them off no longer works, I use painter's tape to tape over my edges (outside of cutting area) and use a repositionable glue...
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07-02-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By cricut_farmer

I love hand dyeing fabric! I have never used...

I love hand dyeing fabric! I have never used synthrapol - I read somewhere that Dove hand dishwashing liquid works. Since Dove is easier to find, and less expensive, I have always used it and never...
06-10-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,808
Posted By cricut_farmer

Try Moose-B-Stitchin, ...

Try Moose-B-Stitchin, http://moosebstitchin.net/newest_design_sets.htm All her designs are in the hoop.
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06-04-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,281
Posted By cricut_farmer

I'm really tempted by the Tristan site but was...

I'm really tempted by the Tristan site but was wondering if anyone in the US who has ordered could let me know what the import duties, taxes & other clearance charges were? I had a really bad...
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05-17-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By cricut_farmer

Just FYI. Received my order and the thread is...

Just FYI. Received my order and the thread is the Gutermann Mara 100 - a Tex 30 polyester thread. Sew-All at Jo-Ann's is Tex-30 too so this may just be the "industrial" version. I'll see how my...
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05-17-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,567
Posted By cricut_farmer

WAWAK has become my new go to store - I'm not in...

WAWAK has become my new go to store - I'm not in any way affiliated. They carry Olfa rotary cutters but not the omnigrid mats. Their prices are often better than the 50% off at JoAnns. ...
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05-08-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By cricut_farmer

Just FYI, here is the reply from WAWAK. "As for...

Just FYI, here is the reply from WAWAK. "As for the Gutermann thread that is 100% polyester thread and it is made in Germany. This is a sew all thread." And I made a mistake in the zipper price - a...
Forum: Main
05-08-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By cricut_farmer

Yes, I knew the thread was polyester but so is...

Yes, I knew the thread was polyester but so is the JoAnn's thread I linked to for $8.19 for the same yardage. Still not sure what the difference is but I will probably just add a few rolls to my...
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05-08-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
Posted By cricut_farmer

Gutermann thread sale?

WAWAK has their gutermann thread on sale this month for 25% off - $1.86 for 1094 yards of 100 % polyester, http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm?pID=9505 . When I checked the price at JoAnn's,...
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04-26-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,392
Posted By cricut_farmer

If you have time & a car, Lancaster, PA is about...

If you have time & a car, Lancaster, PA is about 2 1/2 hours north of Washington, DC and quilter's heaven. Lots of quilt shops with great prices and beautiful countryside. I live in the Washington...
03-13-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,555
Posted By cricut_farmer

Lancaster Fabric Store Hours & Sales for AQS

Just sharing some research I did today.
PA Fabric Outlet 2460 New Holland Pike Lancaster Open 10A-8P
Old Country Store 3535 Old Phila. Pike Ronks Open 9A-8P Bali Batiks $5.39/yd Friday madness...
03-13-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,942
Posted By cricut_farmer

categories to organize sewing supplies

Does anyone have a list of sewing organization categories? When we put a new floor down in our family room, my husband decided to move the right angle desk to my sewing/craft room. So now I am in a...
03-07-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By cricut_farmer

Can you use ribbon for bias tape on pillowcase dresses?

I just got involved with a group making pillow case dresses for missionaries to deliver. Since the pillowcases are donated and I have lots of trim, the most significant cost is the bias tape - 2...
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09-15-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By cricut_farmer

Thank you so much for all the replies. ...

Thank you so much for all the replies. Unfortunately, we cannot spend a lot of time in the Oklahoma City area. My oldest daughter is flying from Austin, TX directly to Tulsa so we need to pick her...
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09-15-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By cricut_farmer

I will be visiting Oklahoma for 5 days in...

I will be visiting Oklahoma for 5 days in mid-October - flying into and out of Oklahoma City but staying in Tulsa. Are there any quilt shops, museums, etc. that I should try to visit? Anything else...
09-12-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,566
Posted By cricut_farmer

Here some I have used (or at least saved the link...

Here some I have used (or at least saved the link to :)
Some really cute sea creatures - fish, seahorse & starfish are only 2 pieces,...
Forum: Main
07-10-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By cricut_farmer

First, I am not really a quilter. I have made a...

First, I am not really a quilter. I have made a couple of full size quilts and 4 or so baby blankets but the only quilting I have done is stitch in the ditch. But I want to learn more. So I was...
06-08-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,374
Posted By cricut_farmer

If you have a Costco nearby, you may want to take...

If you have a Costco nearby, you may want to take a look at their stainless steel pans, http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11503441 . I bought them when I was looking a few years ago...
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