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Forum: Main
07-25-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By sobaboo

Me too, I am not good at cutting with a rotary...

Me too, I am not good at cutting with a rotary cutter and hand gets to cramping after a long time of cutting with scissors.
I am making a Bargello quilt and there is a lot of strip cutting and I...
Forum: Main
07-25-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By sobaboo

I hate cutting a large amount of strips by hand...

I hate cutting a large amount of strips by hand (scissors or rotary cutter). I am now thinking of purchasing a fabric cutting machine, Any ideas, Need one that will cut at least 4 inch strips. What...
Forum: Main
07-09-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

Going on a shopping spree at JoAnn's, Buying new...

Going on a shopping spree at JoAnn's, Buying new mat and new cutter and of courses the gloves.Also going to check out the Gingher scissors as they are my favorite brand in scissors. Taking the cc...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-07-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,025
Posted By sobaboo

My thoughts and prayers go with you. my mom...

My thoughts and prayers go with you. my mom passed from Bladder cancer that had spread to her lungs and brain. I watched a vibrant woman go from active to not be able to get out of bed. Your in my...
Forum: Main
07-07-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,942
Posted By sobaboo

Reminds me of the one that is in my moms house....

Reminds me of the one that is in my moms house. She sewed many an item on that.
Forum: Main
07-07-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

Thank you all for the advice. There is a couple...

Thank you all for the advice. There is a couple of options here that I plan on trying and if all else fails I will be purchasing new items. I hate to do that as the items I have are not cheap.
Forum: Main
07-07-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

I had a new, out of the pkg. name brand rotary...

I had a new, out of the pkg. name brand rotary with blade to skip.
It did the same thing to me...made me wait a very long time to ever start doing my quilts!!!!
When I finally broke down and bought...
Forum: Main
07-07-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

[quote=Farm Quilter]Sounds like you are so afraid...

[quote=Farm Quilter]Sounds like you are so afraid of cutting yourself with the rotary cutter that you aren't pushing down hard enough. I get that...sliced myself before!!! I've tried several other...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-06-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,756
Posted By sobaboo

I understand this all to well these days. After...

I understand this all to well these days. After 10 yrs of working at the same job the company closed down and moved to NE, I found that I could not finish one room before starting on another and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-06-2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,219
Posted By sobaboo

Good for you, Had to straighten the BF out the...

Good for you, Had to straighten the BF out the other day when he wanted to know what I was fiddlin' with (I was sewing). Told him I do not play a musical instrument.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-06-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,651
Posted By sobaboo

From one newbie to another. Welcome to the QB...

From one newbie to another. Welcome to the QB from Ohio.I joined not to long ago and Have found a whole new batch of friends.Everyone here is so Helpful and friendly.
Forum: Main
07-06-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

I have decided to purchase new blades and a new...

I have decided to purchase new blades and a new mat. Also will be buying some cheap fabric and just cut till I get it right. Did not know about the glove, Will be looking into that also. My Mat is...
Forum: Main
07-05-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

This is a new rotary cutter, Fresh out of the...

This is a new rotary cutter, Fresh out of the package. Could it be the way I am holding it? How much pressure should be used on it?
Thank you for your help.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-05-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By sobaboo

I agree, he may not want the reminder of it in...

I agree, he may not want the reminder of it in the room.
Forum: Main
07-05-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,903
Posted By sobaboo

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I can...

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I can cut using my Gingher scissors However when it comes to using a Rotary Cutter, I am scared to death that I am going to cut myself. When using the rotary...
Forum: Main
06-19-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By sobaboo

[quote=twixbar]Julie of Off the Wall Quilting...

[quote=twixbar]Julie of Off the Wall Quilting sent me a great pattern for a simple Bargello black and red only four colors, it looks great and would be great for a young man.[/quote

From what I...
Forum: Main
06-19-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By sobaboo

Well, To describe my son, He is a free spirit,...

Well, To describe my son, He is a free spirit, semi-hippie type of person, Very laid back and single. I have not seen his new place in Md however he has told me that the walls are shade of Blue,He...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-19-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

I glanced at that picture and thought how did she...

I glanced at that picture and thought how did she get my cat ?
Mine is 9yrs old and weights in at a hefty 16lbs.
Forum: Main
06-19-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By sobaboo

I have a 27 yr old son that I would like to make...

I have a 27 yr old son that I would like to make a quilt for. Can anyone give me suggestions for a quilt pattern?
He lives in College Park Md and I would like to have this completed by his birthday...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-14-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

Beautiful quit.

Beautiful quit.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-14-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

Beautiful quilt.

Beautiful quilt.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-14-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

Thank you all for the warm welcome.I have done my...

Thank you all for the warm welcome.I have done my research and bought some books on the making of a Bargello quilt. Still wondering what is the best way to go about the material. Should I just buy...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-13-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

Thank you, I will do look into the search bar. I...

Thank you, I will do look into the search bar. I look forward to learning a lot from the quilters here and making new friends.
Thank you for your warm welcome.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-13-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,879
Posted By sobaboo

Hello, I am new to quilting and look forward to...

Hello, I am new to quilting and look forward to learning at lot from everyone here. All tips are welcome. I would like to make my son a Bargello Quilt for his queen size bed as my first quilt. I have...
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