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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-24-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 12,581
Posted By pamt

You sound like a lot of us. It's time to get...

You sound like a lot of us. It's time to get some direction into your life. Set a deadline to finish at least 1 of your favorite projects. We had a UFO Challenge in our guild. Every other month a...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 15,232
Posted By pamt

I think my trash can repels thread. Because of...

I think my trash can repels thread. Because of that, I pin a piece of batting to my shirt and when I clip the threads, stick them to the batting. Works good for everything but shiny poly threads...
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,255
Posted By pamt

I am sorry you had such a bad experience at the...

I am sorry you had such a bad experience at the lqs. I hope you can find another one that will be more receptive to hand quilters. The are some beautiful threads on the market for hand quilters...
Forum: Main
10-17-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 63,160
Posted By pamt

I started a group that makes prayer quilts for...

I started a group that makes prayer quilts for church members that are sick or having hard times. Many of these fine folks have passed on to the greater beyond, and many of them have had their...
Forum: Main
10-13-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,426
Posted By pamt

Mine did the same thing. I guess there isn't...

Mine did the same thing. I guess there isn't enough scrim in it to dry it in the dryer. I buy it by the roll and ruined 2 big chunks. So I guess we won't do that again!

So that I could give...
Forum: Main
09-30-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,134
Posted By pamt

I wore the brace for a year or more. Gardening...

I wore the brace for a year or more. Gardening caused extreme pain in my hand, not to mention the continual tingling in my fingers. There wee nights that the pain was so intense the brace went...
Forum: Main
09-29-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,195
Posted By pamt

I have purchased rice in cloth bags that were...

I have purchased rice in cloth bags that were very nice. I kept them, but who wants a heavy white fabric with "long grain brown rice" printed on most of it? The bags are a twill weave about the...
Forum: Main
09-27-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 12,349
Posted By pamt

Clear your calendar and go withyur DH. He'll...

Clear your calendar and go withyur DH. He'll enjoy the company.
Forum: Main
09-22-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,860
Posted By pamt

Because our garments are all made in sweat shops...

Because our garments are all made in sweat shops in Third World nations where the workers are earning a dollar a day, maybe. In case you haven't read the labels in your clothing lately. Plus, the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-19-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,555
Posted By pamt

I refuse to answer the door. I check to see who...

I refuse to answer the door. I check to see who is outside, if I do not recognize the person, I do not answer the door, especially since I am at home alone a lot! I will let DH answer the door when...
Forum: Main
09-19-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,671
Posted By pamt

I have been told the ACCU-Quilt is a better way. ...

I have been told the ACCU-Quilt is a better way. Don't own one, but have seen the results. A lady in our guild will even take your fabric and cut it all out for you on the ACCU-Qult.
Forum: Main
09-19-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,757
Posted By pamt

I use fusible fleece in some of the tote bags and...

I use fusible fleece in some of the tote bags and purses that I make. It works really well.
Forum: Main
08-11-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,447
Posted By pamt

As a longarm quilter, I charge 3 cents an inch to...

As a longarm quilter, I charge 3 cents an inch to attach the binding to the quilt by machine. It takes about an hour to do this on a bed sized quilt.

Figure out how long it takes and don't cut...
Forum: Main
08-04-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,133
Posted By pamt

Me too. Pam

Me too.

Pam
Forum: Main
08-04-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,477
Posted By pamt

I do not leave my machine plugged in at all, even...

I do not leave my machine plugged in at all, even with a surge protector. I do not use it during thunder storms, etc. I figure I can sew on one of my non-computer machines during storms.

Pam
Forum: Main
08-04-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,133
Posted By pamt

Congratulations on the new job. Does your...

Congratulations on the new job.

Does your store sell fabric? Ours does not.

Have fun with it!

Pam
Forum: Main
06-28-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 11,876
Posted By pamt

I bought a longarm 10 years ago thinking I'd...

I bought a longarm 10 years ago thinking I'd start this little part time business and get my Mom's & my quilts completed. The joke is on me!

This so-called little business has kept me too busy to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 224,134
Posted By pamt

Hi All, I am new to the list and I am the...

Hi All,

I am new to the list and I am the lucky owner of two Featherweights. Yes, I use them both and they both sew the best straight seam ever.

I have a wonderful story about #1...
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