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04-19-2024, 05:08 AM
Replies: 22
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Posted By Snooze2978

I checked online for this Daisy Bra and it took...

I checked online for this Daisy Bra and it took me to Amazon. There I found these bras anywhere between $6.99 to over $20 so which is better? It sounds great as I hate bras with the metal piece...
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,717
Posted By Snooze2978

I've used one for years and love it for when I'm...

I've used one for years and love it for when I'm cutting a lot of strips the same width. I started out with a small one which caused issues as you had to fold the fabric in 3rds to get it to fit...
Forum: Main
04-12-2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,689
Posted By Snooze2978

I've been searching for fabrics at my local...

I've been searching for fabrics at my local thrift shop. It's amazing what folks will discard these days. I don't need quilting fabrics but I have been collecting dress type fabrics to make new...
Forum: Pictures
04-11-2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,940
Posted By Snooze2978

I find what I considered an ugly quilt or just...

I find what I considered an ugly quilt or just not fabrics I would like in a quilt for myself, turns out from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan once quilted. Plus each of us have our own tastes. ...
Forum: Pictures
04-11-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By Snooze2978

Don't you just love when you rearrange things or...

Don't you just love when you rearrange things or clean things up, then you find soemthing you'd totally forgotten about. It's like a present to you that you didn't expect.
04-10-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By Snooze2978

The next time she hints about another free quilt...

The next time she hints about another free quilt to do for her, tell her you've only got time to do paying customers' quilts so if she wants to get on your list with them, you'll pencil her in. I...
Forum: Main
04-08-2024, 04:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,872
Posted By Snooze2978

I went with the duck/canvas striped fabric the...

I went with the duck/canvas striped fabric the first time and it did get dirty back when I used spray starch. I no longer use spray starch now. I found some of the heat resistant silver fabric in...
Forum: Recipes
04-05-2024, 05:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By Snooze2978

I still have my rosemary from 8 years ago, she...

I still have my rosemary from 8 years ago, she bloomed this winter out in my garage under grow lights. That surprised me as I didn't realize rosemary bloomed. I still have dried thyme, basil and...
Forum: Main
04-02-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By Snooze2978

I used to always use just white or creme on my...

I used to always use just white or creme on my quilts until I took a chance and used red on both front and back. The back was black so the red thread really showed up and I was so very happy with the...
Forum: Main
03-25-2024, 05:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,588
Posted By Snooze2978

I find that if I put my blocks up on my design...

I find that if I put my blocks up on my design wall and then take a photo of them, I'll find the mistake much easier than if I glare at them for hours on end. Ask me how I know.
03-19-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,394
Posted By Snooze2978

Yes I read a rumor about it last week and my...

Yes I read a rumor about it last week and my friend down in Orlando says she was told her JoAnne's will close May 1. Her Viking dealer uses that store so now she'll have to tote her machines for...
03-18-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,989
Posted By Snooze2978

We woke up to temps in the teens this morning...

We woke up to temps in the teens this morning after having temps in 50's and 60's last week. This coming weekend it forcast snow up to 2-3 inches so we're not out of the woods with winter here in...
03-11-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By Snooze2978

I read that too and a friend of mine down in...

I read that too and a friend of mine down in Orlando is losing their JoAnne's but that seems to be the only one in that area that is closing. Problem with that is it's her closest Viking Store also...
Forum: Pictures
03-10-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,112
Posted By Snooze2978

Am I just seeing things or are all the window...

Am I just seeing things or are all the window openings boarded up? have one of those AC units shown in your photo but mine is an AC/Heat unit. I love it and it does such a nice job and so quiet. ...
03-09-2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,024
Posted By Snooze2978

Sorry to hear you're losing another fabric store....

Sorry to hear you're losing another fabric store. When I first moved to Carroll, IA, we had 2 fabric stores in town. Shortly afterwards one moved to a little town called Glidden just 7 miles away. ...
Forum: Main
03-08-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Snooze2978

I like it but with all those seams that could...

I like it but with all those seams that could come apart in the process of either binding it or having it quilted. Stitch a line scant 1/4" all around to keep the seams from parting ways.
Forum: Main
03-02-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,947
Posted By Snooze2978

Not exactly about men's suits or quilting but...

Not exactly about men's suits or quilting but I've been collecting drapery and upholstery fabrics from the thrift shops to make jackets, skirts and dresses for myself. I had an aunt who was a CEO...
02-27-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By Snooze2978

Anchoredhope, that's pretty much what I did. Had...

Anchoredhope, that's pretty much what I did. Had some book cases made years ago for my FLorida house with open shelves on the top side. Those tops are now in my garage storing paint and whatever...
Forum: Recipes
02-26-2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By Snooze2978

I tend to stay away from crackers, breads for the...

I tend to stay away from crackers, breads for the carbs bit but I do like to add my seasoned crackers to my homemade soups. These are made using oyster crackers which I stock up when they're on...
02-24-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
Posted By Snooze2978

Welcome from Iowa, where are you coming from? ...

Welcome from Iowa, where are you coming from? You'll find lots of suggestions, help, where to find patterns as well as ideas just looking at how someone made the pattern. I've learned quite a bit...
Forum: Main
02-20-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By Snooze2978

Macybaby, thanks for the info on the small...

Macybaby, thanks for the info on the small pieces. I have a special 1/4" button on my machine which pretty much gives me a scant quarter inch seam. I also want to flip some of the dinosaurs so I'll...
Forum: Main
02-19-2024, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By Snooze2978

Thanks all for your insight to this pattern. I...

Thanks all for your insight to this pattern. I couldn't or didn't see the back side to read how it was put together but now I know and I'll order the pattern so I can get started. This little guy...
Forum: Main
02-18-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By Snooze2978

Elizabeth Hartman's Dinosaur Pattern??

I have a little boy that' loves dinosaurs so want to make him this pattern possibly. Is it paper pieces or just a lot of pieces for each block. Haven't been able to find any info on what type of...
Forum: Tutorials
02-12-2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Snooze2978

I just measure 2 different sides, multiple it by...

I just measure 2 different sides, multiple it by 2 and add 10 more inches. As I glue my binding onto my quilt before I take it to the machine to sew it on, I know ahead of time whether I have enough...
Forum: Main
02-06-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,205
Posted By Snooze2978

I don't know what your bargello looks like but...

I don't know what your bargello looks like but when I made my one and only bargello, so far, I added borders and extended the main fabric into the border as if it was running right off the page. Just...
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