Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: hawk
Showing results 1 to 25 of 41
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
02-23-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 146,590
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: 146,590
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: 6,969
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: 1,507
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: 1,507
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: 1,973
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: 1,536
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: 1,973
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: 6,725
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: 6,844
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: 6,956
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: 9,791
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: 1,684
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: 4,023
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: 41,444
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: 36,568
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: 945
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: 19,435
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: 1,519
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: 19,435
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: 19,435
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: 18,235
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: 6,015
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: 36,568
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: 9,046
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...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 41
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

FREE Quilting Newsletter