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    Search: Posts Made By: hawk
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    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    02-23-2013, 10:04 PM
    Replies: 1,402
    Views: 152,763
    Posted By hawk

    Another quilt top made Nov. 2011--now quilted and...

    Another quilt top made Nov. 2011--now quilted and on my grandson's bed. Bright crayon colors and race cars! So not resting on my laurels I have moved on to a Civil War UFO. No it isn't THAT old. It...
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    02-04-2013, 01:42 PM
    Replies: 1,402
    Views: 152,763
    Posted By hawk

    Got Some UFO's Done!

    Finished one quilt for a birthday present that isn't even belated yet! And two charity quilts that someone else is going to quilt for me! I would put up pictures but I can't figure out how. :(
    Forum: Main
    01-19-2013, 10:26 PM
    Replies: 67
    Views: 7,167
    Posted By hawk

    Mine change designs and colors. But I don't ever...

    Mine change designs and colors. But I don't ever really plan the border until the inside is done. It visits the LQS with me to find its own border. And backing. And sometimes they insist on being...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-14-2013, 06:10 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,643
    Posted By hawk

    Checked and it was pointed the right direction....

    Checked and it was pointed the right direction. Just wouldn't move past a certain point. But I just now got brave and wiggled the shuttle good with tweezers and (ta da!) it came out! Before I try...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-13-2013, 06:15 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,643
    Posted By hawk

    Faudels Hand Crank Transverse Bobbin Woes

    My dd gave me a lovely old Faudels hand crank for Christmas. I wound one bobbin load and sewed it all up. Ran great. Wound the second bobbin and put it in and immediately it locked up at a certain...
    Forum: Main
    08-06-2012, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,022
    Posted By hawk

    Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I think I may...

    Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I think I may just find a simple bird applique and make it a bluebird!!! I do like the pieced patterns, too, and after one bird applique I may just remember why I...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2012, 10:48 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,607
    Posted By hawk

    I have made quilts for Tulsa Quilts for Kids....

    I have made quilts for Tulsa Quilts for Kids. They give you pre-cut fabric and colors all picked out for the pattern they cut for and we either sew at one of their workdays or at home and drop off at...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2012, 10:30 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,022
    Posted By hawk

    Looking for a (Blue?)Bird Pattern for Applique Quilt

    Back in the Dark Ages, before the internet hit us, I used to swap blocks and fabric pieces with folks by mail. At that time one lady was collecting fabric for a quilt I thought was a cute block. Now,...
    Forum: Main
    07-09-2012, 08:42 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 6,879
    Posted By hawk

    I live in OK, also, and years back (maybe 70's...

    I live in OK, also, and years back (maybe 70's and 80's?), our OK rural electric monthly magazine had quilt patterns you could get free by sending a long SASE. The patterns look exactly like the...
    Forum: Main
    02-15-2012, 09:59 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 7,121
    Posted By hawk

    Anybody still working on this quilt? U started...

    Anybody still working on this quilt? U started late on it, had to dig down deep to find the courage for So Many half-square triangle? I an now sewing the first three sets together so it looks like...
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2012, 10:04 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 7,018
    Posted By hawk

    OMD!!! (We quit saying the G and changed the...

    OMD!!! (We quit saying the G and changed the expression to Oh My Dog when my grandson turned 3) (for obvious reasons!) What a beautiful quilt. You are so brave!
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2011, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 109
    Views: 10,078
    Posted By hawk

    And I think the word "Grandson" is key. He is...

    And I think the word "Grandson" is key. He is going to love it and he will never know the quilting doesn't match your standards. So if I had a quilt and didn't want to unpick a bunch of sewing,...
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2011, 12:47 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,716
    Posted By hawk

    I have gotten as far as the old jeans, but...

    I have gotten as far as the old jeans, but wondering what to put as batting. Thinking maybe just flannel. Then next issue is what kind of backing--maybe jeans on both sides, but it would be awful...
    Forum: Main
    08-05-2011, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,091
    Posted By hawk

    I just got my Singer out of the shop and it runs...

    I just got my Singer out of the shop and it runs great--less than $200 in repairs. Here is the story: My Mother bought this machine new in 1960. She sewed quite a bit and considered this a lifetime...
    Forum: Main
    08-02-2011, 07:01 AM
    Replies: 685
    Views: 43,079
    Posted By hawk

    Mine is because I have little imagination and it...

    Mine is because I have little imagination and it takes too long to type my whole last name: Fishinghawk.
    Crabby Patty, my grandson thinks you are "kewl" because of your name! Of course he is a great...
    Forum: Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
    08-01-2011, 06:13 AM
    Replies: 577
    Views: 37,586
    Posted By hawk

    Got my beautiful blocks yesterday! Couldn't wait...

    Got my beautiful blocks yesterday! Couldn't wait to get home and tear into the bag. They are all so nice--I am proud of ourselves! I am going to add one more and make a biggish quilt for my retired...
    Forum: Main
    07-15-2011, 08:31 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 964
    Posted By hawk

    I can't believe you are asking US how much fabric...

    I can't believe you are asking US how much fabric to buy! The simple answer is "Waaaayyyyy Too Much" so you lots left for the Stash! Lol!
    Forum: Main
    06-30-2011, 11:09 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 21,057
    Posted By hawk

    Oh my Gosh! How easy was that! I just pushed...

    Oh my Gosh! How easy was that! I just pushed down. Now I feel really dumb--I think I pushed and pulled everything on the table and never even thought of....pushing down. Going to go put a sack on my...
    Forum: Main
    06-30-2011, 11:00 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,565
    Posted By hawk

    I have over the years participated in lots of...

    I have over the years participated in lots of swaps and robins. Generally they get an A, although a few of the blocks are wonky and some of the ladies don't know what quality fabric is. I just accept...
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2011, 05:02 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 21,057
    Posted By hawk

    The model number is KCSTOR5. I looked at the...

    The model number is KCSTOR5. I looked at the Koala site (which I guess is Sewing and Craft Club) and didn't see instructions, but I will try to contact them. Maybe they will help me even if they...
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2011, 04:00 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 21,057
    Posted By hawk

    I bought a used Koala cabinet and now I can't get...

    I bought a used Koala cabinet and now I can't get the little table that lowers and raises your to move. It has never been put down, just used as a table. Looking at it, I cannot for the life of me...
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2011, 03:02 PM
    Replies: 372
    Views: 19,389
    Posted By hawk

    Left foot, houseshoe. Have to be barefoot on foot...

    Left foot, houseshoe. Have to be barefoot on foot pedal. Even when I take a quilting class. Don't know why, just has to be.
    Forum: Main
    06-13-2011, 05:36 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 6,068
    Posted By hawk

    I got a quilt Grace EZ3 for Christmas and use it...

    I got a quilt Grace EZ3 for Christmas and use it to baste a bunch of those quilt tops I put away in previous years. So since then I have used it to pin baste and either tie or machine quilt four of...
    Forum: Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
    06-13-2011, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 577
    Views: 37,586
    Posted By hawk

    Hooray! Mailed off two sets of blocks today! Can...

    Hooray! Mailed off two sets of blocks today! Can hardly wait another month to see the ones I get back. All the ones posted look so wonderful.
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2011, 06:42 PM
    Replies: 96
    Views: 9,326
    Posted By hawk

    I was sewing last night and listening to that...

    I was sewing last night and listening to that wonderful machine sound and thought--I even like the way sewing machines smell. I get happy just thinking about it! Glad we know we aren't alone with our...
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