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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-18-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,038
Posted By abacus

For those of you unfamiliar with Hobby Lobby: ...

For those of you unfamiliar with Hobby Lobby:

They are based in Oklahoma City. Owned by the Green family. They are the family that bailed out Oral Roberts University, located in Tulsa, OK. They...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,100
Posted By abacus

Whatever they happen to be selling!!!

Whatever they happen to be selling!!!
Forum: Main
12-07-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,337
Posted By abacus

tellabella: Take a look at this website:...

tellabella:

Take a look at this website: http://www.houseofquilting.com/handheld-quilting-thimble.php

I have not tried this one yet, but I keep looking at it, and someday will order one. No...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-03-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 683
Posted By abacus

For those of us who have difficulty using a...

For those of us who have difficulty using a thimble (and the sore fingers on the underneath hand) I found this website:
http://www.houseofquilting.com/handheld-quilting-thimble.php

I haven't...
Forum: Main
07-26-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,147
Posted By abacus

Alex Anderson suggested using your index finger...

Alex Anderson suggested using your index finger to quilt. It will be awkward at first, but just take it slow and I bet in no time you will start to feel confortable with it. You never know, you may...
Forum: Main
04-14-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,174
Posted By abacus

But ain't it a fun crazy?!!!

But ain't it a fun crazy?!!!
Forum: Main
04-05-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By abacus

Thanks Kimmer - They have now posted the...

Thanks Kimmer -

They have now posted the blocks in the 'Visited Shops' section of the member area.
Forum: Main
04-05-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By abacus

Hi everyone! Is anyone doing the April...

Hi everyone!

Is anyone doing the April FabShopHop? They have 12 patterns for a Spring Sampler Quilt to make for "Make a Quilt Day" on April 18. However their system evidentally has a glitch. I...
Forum: Main
02-27-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,628
Posted By abacus

About the Rowenta irons: I've had mine for 20(?)...

About the Rowenta irons: I've had mine for 20(?) years or so. Early on, I heard about the water tank leaking. Seems to be a problem that many people complain about. Well, instead of removing the...
Forum: Main
06-11-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,206
Posted By abacus

quiltluvr: Before you spend a lot of time...

quiltluvr:

Before you spend a lot of time "sliver slicing" your blocks, take a look at Sharon Schamber's site (www.youtube.com/user/SharonSchambernet).

She has a number of videos on different...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-23-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,417
Posted By abacus

I wish to add my two cents. The best thing...

I wish to add my two cents.

The best thing you could possibly do at this point is get Nancy Zieman's book (and video, if you can afford it) on "Pattern Fitting with Confidence".

You will buy a...
Forum: Main
05-18-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Posted By abacus

Nursesews: Before you take them out and redo...

Nursesews:

Before you take them out and redo them, take a look at Sharon Schamber's website. (http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSchamberNet)

She has a number of tutorials on how to shrink a...
Forum: Main
05-17-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,671
Posted By abacus

I'm sorry that I can't remember where (on the...

I'm sorry that I can't remember where (on the internet) that I saw this. I think there is another thread that had the website listed.

If I'm not mistaken, the "ledge" that you are talking about...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-07-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,521
Posted By abacus

My mother always told me "When in doubt, don't." ...

My mother always told me "When in doubt, don't."

Has always worked for me.
Forum: Main
04-19-2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,311
Posted By abacus

Butterfli19 Go to...

Butterfli19

Go to http://search.quiltshops.com/calculator/calulator.htm

This is a fabric calculator using percentages 33% dark, 24% medium, 43% light. Put in the size of your block, and it...
Forum: Main
04-19-2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,311
Posted By abacus

Butterfli19 ...

Butterfli19

http://quiltshops.com/calculator/calculator.htm

This is a fabric calculator using percentages -- not perfect, but very helpful.
Forum: Main
04-14-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,610
Posted By abacus

I have been washing my fabric (usually from my...

I have been washing my fabric (usually from my LQS) in the hottest water and with detergent - and sometimes fabric softener - and dry it in the dryer. Whoever gets the finished product may not know...
Forum: Main
04-10-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,288
Posted By abacus

May I offer a "contrarian" opinion? My...

May I offer a "contrarian" opinion?

My quilts (if I ever get them finished) are intended to be used. Nothing in this world is intended to last forever. If they are used and enjoyed, then they...
Forum: Main
04-07-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 903
Posted By abacus

Within the past month or so, I saw a stencil that...

Within the past month or so, I saw a stencil that was to be used for the Irish Chain quilt. It was a Celtic Know design and was not the original thread, but was within the body of the thread.
...
Forum: Main
03-29-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,726
Posted By abacus

You might take a look at www.quiltville.com. She...

You might take a look at www.quiltville.com. She has some really great patterns. I'm particularly thinking of the one called "Bricks and Stepping Stones". Very scrappy, very easy, can be made any...
Forum: Pictures
03-28-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,377
Posted By abacus

Don, Beautiful eye candy!! Love 'em!!

Don,

Beautiful eye candy!! Love 'em!!
Forum: Main
02-08-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Posted By abacus

Patrice, You are soooooo funny!!

Patrice,

You are soooooo funny!!
Forum: Main
09-28-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,348
Posted By abacus

Let's face it, gals. Some people are just not...

Let's face it, gals. Some people are just not talented enough to do things by hand!!!!
Forum: Main
09-26-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,348
Posted By abacus

Krazy Quilter Don't let her get to you. I...

Krazy Quilter

Don't let her get to you. I guess I'm lucky. My LQS DOES have c;lasses in hand piecing and hand quilting. In fact, there is a new method out by the Thimblelady on how to quilt...
Forum: Pictures
09-26-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,758
Posted By abacus

That should be clear as mud!! Incedentally,...

That should be clear as mud!!

Incedentally, the quilt is a winner!!!!
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