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Forum: Main
05-05-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,502
Posted By misslissatx

Those of you in the Dallas area, have you ever...

Those of you in the Dallas area, have you ever been to Quilt Mercantile, in Celeste? It is a few miles east and north of Dallas, but is worth the trip. And my favorite is Quilt Country in Lewisville....
Forum: Main
04-20-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By misslissatx

I shop for groceries because I "have" to. I do...

I shop for groceries because I "have" to. I do not enjoy clothes shopping. But let me walk into a fabric or quilt store and I could be there for hours and spend more money than I have. I have decided...
Forum: Pictures
03-16-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,068
Posted By misslissatx

Amazing! The quilt and the fact that you ripped...

Amazing! The quilt and the fact that you ripped out stippling and redid it. You definitely went above and beyond. You should write down everything you went through and give it to your grandson when...
Forum: Pictures
10-31-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 11,387
Posted By misslissatx

WOW! how beautiful. You did an awesome job and...

WOW! how beautiful. You did an awesome job and are way too hard on yourself. We are always our own worse critics. And you were able to sit still long enough to do that. That in itself is amazing to...
Forum: Main
10-31-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,127
Posted By misslissatx

Me too.

Me too.
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,146
Posted By misslissatx

Pajama pants have been the request this year....

Pajama pants have been the request this year. From DD and both my DIL's and both of my sons. No, I have not started yet, but they sew up really fast and simple. Also, 4 sets of pj's for the...
Forum: Main
10-30-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,057
Posted By misslissatx

Since watching the tutorial about gluing the...

Since watching the tutorial about gluing the binding down before stitching, binding has not been a problem. My corners are even better. And then it's done. Yeah!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-28-2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,955
Posted By misslissatx

Took a trip to Albuquerque recently to see our...

Took a trip to Albuquerque recently to see our son and daughter-in-law. Not only did I take my machine, but also my large cutting mat and all the essentials. I was able to sew and quilt while they...
Forum: Pictures
10-23-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 106,341
Posted By misslissatx

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Pictures
10-23-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,197
Posted By misslissatx

What a beautiful quilt. I agree with you. I...

What a beautiful quilt. I agree with you. I probably would have put the flowers all going the same direction too, but it wouldn't have given it the movement you get with them going back and forth....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-23-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,812
Posted By misslissatx

Or old musty smell? I have one camel back and...

Or old musty smell? I have one camel back and three flat trunks. And many, many old suitcases. They make great end tables stacked up. I haven't restored any of them yet, but would like to. Some of...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 16,083
Posted By misslissatx

Me too. I hope she comes to her senses before...

Me too. I hope she comes to her senses before she's a bitter and lonely old woman. What a way to go through life. And my heart goes out to your friend, too. I hope her cousin's attitude doesn't keep...
Forum: Main
10-19-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,292
Posted By misslissatx

I do both, depending on the quilt. Whichever I...

I do both, depending on the quilt. Whichever I do, I always use the glue basting. I started using that and just love the consistency of how it looks and lays.
Forum: Main
10-19-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,941
Posted By misslissatx

Have someone watch you cut and maybe they can...

Have someone watch you cut and maybe they can diagnose where the problem is.

This is a very good suggestion. I am also left handed and had the same problem. I had someone watch me cut and...
Forum: Main
10-19-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 10,148
Posted By misslissatx

YES, that's exactly how I feel. Even when I...

YES, that's exactly how I feel. Even when I considered myself an interior seamstress (curtains, drapes, slipcovers, etc.). Many times I have been asked "Do you make clothes, can you fix some other...
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,562
Posted By misslissatx

I agree with quilttiludrop: buy the largest...

I agree with quilttiludrop: buy the largest machine and biggest table you can afford. I purchased a Voyager 17 with a 10 foot table a few months ago for a very reasonable price and love it, only it...
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,351
Posted By misslissatx

Hey Crystal, I went through the same thing....

Hey Crystal, I went through the same thing. Started using my home machine with a table behind my machine and a table to my left in the front to help with the weight. Then I used a flynn quilter. Then...
Forum: Pictures
10-15-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 29,034
Posted By misslissatx

Thank you for the tutorial. I haven't made a...

Thank you for the tutorial. I haven't made a quilt with a jelly roll yet. This will be my first. Thanks again. Yours is beautiful.
Forum: Pictures
10-14-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 29,034
Posted By misslissatx

Beautiful! I love your color choices. It's a...

Beautiful! I love your color choices. It's a happy quilt.
Forum: Main
10-12-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,530
Posted By misslissatx

My husband manages a storage facility and the...

My husband manages a storage facility and the owner allowed me to use a 10 x 20 for my 10' long arm. It wouldn't fit in the small apartment that is furnished with the job. Quickly found that it was...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-04-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,135
Posted By misslissatx

Wow, I feel very loved. Y'all are great. Texas...

Wow, I feel very loved. Y'all are great. Texas has become our home after living in 7 other states. Born in Minnesota, raised in Iowa, then South Dakota, Hawaii, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, now 13...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-03-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,135
Posted By misslissatx

Thanks everybody. Jan, that was probably Soul...

Thanks everybody. Jan, that was probably Soul Mans. We live right across the interstate from it.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-03-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,135
Posted By misslissatx

Hi Everybody, My name is Lissa and I live in...

Hi Everybody,

My name is Lissa and I live in Royse City, TX. I started sewing when I was 10 but didn't get into quilting much until about 7 years ago. It has come to my attention that people who...
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