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    Search: Posts Made By: mcpatches
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    Forum: Main
    11-26-2013, 01:42 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,457
    Posted By mcpatches

    Need new sewing machine!

    I have a 35 yr old Kenmore that has never needed servicing that is finally giving up on me. Local repair man said can't get parts for it any more and I've basically worn out the feed dogs. Problem...
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2013, 03:13 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,177
    Posted By mcpatches

    I have a 30 yr. old Kenmore when they were all...

    I have a 30 yr. old Kenmore when they were all metal. Hubby oils it regularly and I clean it and use a small vacuum attachment on it regularly. Only had it to a shop once and that was recently when...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2013, 05:14 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,643
    Posted By mcpatches

    Thanks so much everyone for your input. Looks...

    Thanks so much everyone for your input. Looks like I will have to work hard and track down a gently used machine to fit my needs and budget.
    Forum: Main
    01-09-2013, 11:17 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,643
    Posted By mcpatches

    Cost of new mid-arm machines

    Somewhere in the recent (6 months maybe?) I saw a post where I thought prices of different mid arm (18") machines were posted. Does anyone remember it? or can if you've bought a machine in the past...
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2013, 09:07 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 6,153
    Posted By mcpatches

    Beware of having any machine stretched by WOW...

    Beware of having any machine stretched by WOW quilts at this time! He may have hired help, but the workmanship on this year stretches is awfully shoddy. I originally sent my Juki TL 98 QE to WOW to...
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2012, 02:24 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 10,714
    Posted By mcpatches

    I used an all blue Moda ombre to make an under...

    I used an all blue Moda ombre to make an under the sea baby quilt. Appliqued fish, sand, rocks, coral and seaweed on it.
    Forum: Main
    01-28-2012, 03:30 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,374
    Posted By mcpatches

    Is this the link? ...

    Is this the link?

    http://threadsofmine.blogspot.com/2008/04/string-fish-aquarium.html

    here's a pic of one I did based loosely on her directions
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-16-2012, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 5,325
    Posted By mcpatches

    Rann, you're not missing anything. Abdominal CT...

    Rann, you're not missing anything. Abdominal CT scans with contrast typically have you drinking the chalky stuff and also injecting something during the scan. At least all mine have been. Depends...
    Forum: Main
    11-14-2011, 06:04 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 3,386
    Posted By mcpatches

    I think the shadow box pattern would be stunning!

    I think the shadow box pattern would be stunning!
    Forum: Main
    11-04-2011, 11:03 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 5,374
    Posted By mcpatches

    I vote for without the white sashing, too! Looks...

    I vote for without the white sashing, too! Looks great without it.
    Forum: Main
    11-02-2011, 04:54 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 3,622
    Posted By mcpatches

    At the bottom of the page (not this one, the page...

    At the bottom of the page (not this one, the page that lists all the threads), there is a key as to the envelope colors. Don't know if this key will help or not since additional, unread comments...
    Forum: Main
    10-25-2011, 06:16 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,658
    Posted By mcpatches

    I've seen a thread or two on the board about...

    I've seen a thread or two on the board about making your own starch using cornstarch or even vodka. Maybe they would be kinder on your lungs than spay starch or sizing.
    Forum: Main
    10-23-2011, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 90
    Views: 10,695
    Posted By mcpatches

    When we recently went shopping for a new...

    When we recently went shopping for a new mattress, one store told us we could order one 1/2 firm and the other 1/2 soft. Could this be a marriage saver mattress? LOL
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2011, 12:21 PM
    Replies: 136
    Views: 15,404
    Posted By mcpatches

    I opened up the quilt top completely (its at...

    I opened up the quilt top completely (its at least a queen size) and found a block with the school mascot and another with the name of the school. Looked for it on the internet and sent an email to...
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2011, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 136
    Views: 15,404
    Posted By mcpatches

    Husband and I went to an estate sale this...

    Husband and I went to an estate sale this morning. They advertised lots of craft items and fabric. It opened at 9 and we got there at 11. Below is what I scored. In the bin are 17 yds. of...
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2011, 12:29 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 1,606
    Posted By mcpatches

    Could you post a link to the instructions for...

    Could you post a link to the instructions for dismanteling and cleaning you mentioned? I just got a model 15, too and need info on cleaning it up. Thanks in advance.
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2011, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 7,339
    Posted By mcpatches

    I have one on a Grace GMQ Pro frame. Also have...

    I have one on a Grace GMQ Pro frame. Also have the Grace Sure Stitch regulator. Its a learning curve going from sit down push the quilt quilting to frame quilting pushing the machine, but I'm...
    Forum: Main
    10-09-2011, 07:19 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 778
    Posted By mcpatches

    Check out the cover quilt of the October issue of...

    Check out the cover quilt of the October issue of Quilter's World. Scroll down to the bottom for a pic of Asian Scrappy Roads. I saw this same pattern made up in batiks and it was beautiful.
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    Forum: Main
    10-05-2011, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 209
    Views: 22,540
    Posted By mcpatches

    Beautiful machine and looks well maintained!

    Beautiful machine and looks well maintained!
    Forum: Main
    10-03-2011, 08:46 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,959
    Posted By mcpatches

    There's also Skillbuilder panels - preprinted and...

    There's also Skillbuilder panels - preprinted and sometimes colored panels to make sort of a whole cloth quilt. The below link is for Keepsake Quilting's ad, but if you google Skillbuilers panels,...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2011, 05:49 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 2,998
    Posted By mcpatches

    Having just finished 9 months of chemo, a lap...

    Having just finished 9 months of chemo, a lap sized quilt she can take with her to treatment is a great idea. The treatment rooms are usually kept at a comfortable temp for the staff, but lying in a...
    Forum: Main
    09-29-2011, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 85
    Views: 8,466
    Posted By mcpatches

    If everything came in cloth sacks, I'd have to...

    If everything came in cloth sacks, I'd have to spend more time cooking to empty them out and less time sewing! I keep telling hubby the only place cooking and cleaning come before quilting is in the...
    Forum: Main
    09-25-2011, 05:32 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,391
    Posted By mcpatches

    I'm in Ohio, too and if you need another car to...

    I'm in Ohio, too and if you need another car to load fabric in, let me know! hee hee hee hee
    Forum: Pictures
    09-24-2011, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,873
    Posted By mcpatches

    I just bought mine today, including cabinet, for...

    I just bought mine today, including cabinet, for $20. Now I'm looking for information on cleaning it up!
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2011, 12:03 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 5,084
    Posted By mcpatches

    Well, I went ahead and got it! The light is...

    Well, I went ahead and got it! The light is burnt out and she's a little dirty, but she took right off when I plugged her in. Whole lot of attachments, the binding foot still has binding in it LOL!...
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