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Forum: Main
07-28-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,315
Posted By patchythepirate

If it's an art quilt then I say go for it!! Who...

If it's an art quilt then I say go for it!! Who cares if it's scratchy if it's not meant for cuddling anyway? Bling it out girl!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-23-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,873
Posted By patchythepirate

We have a thick layer of ice with snow sitting on...

We have a thick layer of ice with snow sitting on top. Stuck inside for a few days because I'm too chicken to drive in that mess. It's supposed to warm up to 40 over the next few days and then rain,...
Forum: Main
07-06-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,543
Posted By patchythepirate

I made a beautiful autumn leaves quilt for my...

I made a beautiful autumn leaves quilt for my aunt many years ago. It was all batik fabric with a swirling wind pattern in the quilting. I have never seen that quilt displayed in her home or used...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-06-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,473
Posted By patchythepirate

Chasing Hawk, peanut butter is considered one of...

Chasing Hawk, peanut butter is considered one of the "good" fats so you should definitely keep eating it. Just limit your serving to 2 T a few times a week because it is still high in calories and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-05-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 6,933
Posted By patchythepirate

kd124, I do live by you, in Battle Ground, WA. ...

kd124, I do live by you, in Battle Ground, WA. Howdy Neighbor! My house is about 30 or so miles Camas. Our house is at 1400 feet so we can have snow at our house but you won't have a single...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-05-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 6,933
Posted By patchythepirate

Hi Celeste! Yes, we do get some snow in the...

Hi Celeste! Yes, we do get some snow in the winter and if it's a good winter, we get about 6 to 8 inches at our house here and there. It is not usually a constant snow but we've been known to be...
Forum: Main
04-29-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,833
Posted By patchythepirate

I just bought the Janome 6600 and even though I...

I just bought the Janome 6600 and even though I haven't used all the features yet, I think it was a great purchase. I had a chance to sew on the Janome 6600 and the Pfaff (can't remember the model...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-29-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 6,933
Posted By patchythepirate

Here in SW Washington, it's been in the mid 50's...

Here in SW Washington, it's been in the mid 50's all week. There's been some rain, some wind, some sun. I was told when I moved away from CA that I would hate the weather in WA but I really do love...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-29-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,359
Posted By patchythepirate

Only 26 for me although I have read about a...

Only 26 for me although I have read about a bazillion books that are NOT on this list. My favorite author is Stephen King, and while thoroughly entertaining, I doubt he would ever make a list of...
Forum: Main
11-19-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,247
Posted By patchythepirate

I sew on a Janome Memory Craft 3500 that I've had...

I sew on a Janome Memory Craft 3500 that I've had for around 9 years. It has been an good machine and more than capable with any task I've thrown at it. I've been thinking about buying a new...
Forum: Pictures
10-07-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 17,511
Posted By patchythepirate

Izy, your quilt is absolutely delicious!! I want...

Izy, your quilt is absolutely delicious!! I want to eat this with whip cream and cherries on top!
Forum: Main
10-07-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By patchythepirate

Lee, What a riot! I wanna party with...

Lee,

What a riot!

I wanna party with you, babe!!

Thanks for the funnies :-)
Forum: Main
05-15-2008, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By patchythepirate

Duh! I never even thought of that. Guess I'm...

Duh! I never even thought of that. Guess I'm not very conservative. Thanks Elizabeth! Great idea!

Juli
Forum: Main
05-13-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By patchythepirate

Loretta, I'm going to try this this afternoon and...

Loretta, I'm going to try this this afternoon and see if it works but I remember trying something like it in the past and having a really hard time with the tension. The invisible thread kept...
Forum: Main
05-13-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By patchythepirate

Oh my gosh. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to...

Oh my gosh. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to use the invisible thread in the bobbin. I've already made 3 blocks this way and they're intricate and large (16 inches). I guess no one will be the...
Forum: Main
05-13-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,872
Posted By patchythepirate

Hi Everyone! I have a question about invisible...

Hi Everyone!
I have a question about invisible machine applique. It is my first attempt and it's going as well as can be expected. My question is about winding invisible thread on the bobbin. My...
Forum: Main
05-07-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,329
Posted By patchythepirate

Hi Renee, If you are still looking for I spy...

Hi Renee,
If you are still looking for I spy fabrics. I have a few you might like. I have the following: beige background with brown/beige teddies, black background with Mary Engelbreit teapots,...
Forum: Main
04-23-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,350
Posted By patchythepirate

Norah, I think you made a great point when you...

Norah, I think you made a great point when you said that maybe a person would "value" the quilt more if they knew what it took to make them the quilt in the first place. See, for me it's not just...
Forum: Main
04-20-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,350
Posted By patchythepirate

I think I need to start documenting the process! ...

I think I need to start documenting the process! What a great idea! That will make them understand. I'm with you though...they still won't get a quilt from me.
Forum: Main
04-20-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,350
Posted By patchythepirate

There was one time that I was able to inform a...

There was one time that I was able to inform a friend about a quilt they owned that another person had made. My friend and I were in her kids playroom, cleaning up and organizing toys when a bit of...
Forum: Main
04-20-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,350
Posted By patchythepirate

My cousin came to my house for a party once and...

My cousin came to my house for a party once and after seeing my quilt blocks up on the wall said to me "why would you cut up all that fabric just to sew it back together again??". Needless to say I...
Forum: Main
04-20-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,350
Posted By patchythepirate

Janeen, my heart breaks for you because I know...

Janeen, my heart breaks for you because I know EXACTLY how this feels. I gave a very special quilt (an autumn leaf pattern) to a family member that I invested a ton of time, effort, money, and love...
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