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Forum: Main
01-18-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,726
Posted By carencake

Back in the day of sewing class we were told to...

Back in the day of sewing class we were told to wad up a bunch os white cotton thread and chew it to fill with your saliva and then blot at the blood. My uncle owned a dry cleaners and spit on many...
Forum: Pictures
11-13-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,270
Posted By carencake

I Figured out the pattern after seeing it on tv. ...

I Figured out the pattern after seeing it on tv. I used black instead of white and stopped making more blocks for the width. As a hand quilter from the beginning to the end I was glad to be done. ...
Forum: Main
10-02-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,025
Posted By carencake

If I'm not sure what piece to put where, I take...

If I'm not sure what piece to put where, I take the time to copy onto paper, then I can cut and rearrange before having regrets. Have fun.
Forum: Main
05-04-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,980
Posted By carencake

As my cake decorating teacher said, there is no...

As my cake decorating teacher said, there is no wrong way just your way. as long as it is consistent and you are happy that is all that matters. A quilter once told me ass a hand piercer and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-26-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,881
Posted By carencake

My DH took the side rails from a crib and put a...

My DH took the side rails from a crib and put a rod through them formaing an A frame. Just a couple of wing nuts and I can take it down as need to. These cribs can not be used for babies any more...
Forum: Main
11-30-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,842
Posted By carencake

Old sewing teacher trick--make a wad of white...

Old sewing teacher trick--make a wad of white cotton thread and chew it for a few minutes. Use to wipe away stain. If necessary spit on the blood stain-enzymes in saliva take out blood. My uncle at...
Forum: Pictures
10-23-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,176
Posted By carencake

where can one purchase this set up? I've been...

where can one purchase this set up? I've been doing hand quilting and want to do freemotion for a change. Thanks you can pm me.
Forum: Main
10-23-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,508
Posted By carencake

google cookie cutters. I found just the shape I...

google cookie cutters. I found just the shape I needed for a crawling baby to make a baby sun bonnet sue quilt and I love the results.
Forum: Main
09-01-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,879
Posted By carencake

stand your ground girl. a long time ago I had a...

stand your ground girl. a long time ago I had a similar experience for a wedding cake. After spending a whole afternoon with the bride she did the same thing. As she was leaving she expressed that...
Forum: Main
08-24-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,139
Posted By carencake

Hello, I enjoy hand piecing and hand quilting,...

Hello, I enjoy hand piecing and hand quilting, slow process but so satisfying. After cutting my pieces at the kitchen table I often work with a tv tray holding my pieces as the blocks develop. My...
Forum: Main
08-06-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,263
Posted By carencake

Sewing teacher, Mrs. Cherry would have us make a...

Sewing teacher, Mrs. Cherry would have us make a ball of white cotton thread and chew it to get wet then use as an eraser. Your enzymes will take out your blood. it might work for another persons...
Forum: Main
05-22-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,496
Posted By carencake

I have used cookie cutters for templates. Also...

I have used cookie cutters for templates. Also coloring books for young people, simple lines open imagation..enjoy
Forum: Links and Resources
04-04-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,954
Posted By carencake

Thank you si much. As the wife of a serious...

Thank you si much. As the wife of a serious poultry breeder ans exhibitor i'm always looking for new ideas for fu =nd raisers.
Forum: Recipes
09-08-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,188
Posted By carencake

thank you so much as the wife of a chicken...

thank you so much as the wife of a chicken breeder( show birds) we eat a lot of ewjects. i'm always looking for a new way
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-08-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,073
Posted By carencake

Using mens dark socks put individual items in...

Using mens dark socks put individual items in each and tie up. pen, credit card, tooth brush, items the couple may use on thier honeymoon. Then only using your bare foot can you feel the d=sock to...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,563
Posted By carencake

stitch size

Hi, food for thought. when I took cake decorating we were told there is no wrong as long as it is consistant and you are happy. I believe this is true for quilting too. I also do all hand piecing...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-09-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,423
Posted By carencake

I used to joke that the kids would have 3 days to...

I used to joke that the kids would have 3 days to clean the house before my funeral. Now I say more like 2 weeks because of projects,etc. Or they can just go out to eat an not clean my house. ...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-08-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,287
Posted By carencake

Doing a big dinner with potatoes? Peel them the...

Doing a big dinner with potatoes? Peel them the day before and soak them in water with vinegar added they never turn brown. You can slice or even grate them ahead of time. Drain and cook in clean...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-05-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,566
Posted By carencake

From sewing teacher in the 60's. make a loose...

From sewing teacher in the 60's. make a loose ball of cotton thread and chew on it until it is full of saliva. Us as an eraser to blot out blood.you can also spit on a small spot of blood. My...
Forum: Pictures
03-13-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,759
Posted By carencake

What a beautiful idea. you have inspired me to...

What a beautiful idea. you have inspired me to try this on a future project. Thank you.
Forum: Tutorials
02-25-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 35,929
Posted By carencake

Thanks Now I might have the courage to do the...

Thanks Now I might have the courage to do the flying geese even for a border.
Forum: Recipes
11-27-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,636
Posted By carencake

This is from the Ladies Aid group 1942 Methodist...

This is from the Ladies Aid group 1942 Methodist Church International Falls Minnesota
Boiled Raisin Cake or Poor Man's Cake
2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup lard pinch of salt ...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-26-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,542
Posted By carencake

I checked out TSA.gov site. Small scissors less...

I checked out TSA.gov site. Small scissors less than 3 in blades are allowed. Someone suggested just having a needle threaded and in your piece to get started. Personally I've packed my things in...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
10-16-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By carencake

Thank you for all the great information that you...

Thank you for all the great information that you share with us. I'll be in Indianapolis that weekend for The Crossroads Poultry show at the fair grounds and will try to sneak away while my husband...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-09-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,719
Posted By carencake

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thank you again. I'm just...

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thank you again. I'm just finishing up a quilt for DH and was looking for inspiration. Boy did I find lots to choose from. Thank you to all who post this type of info. I need...
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