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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-14-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,897
Posted By crewsin

to Debra (athomenow). I also live in Pataskala...

to Debra (athomenow). I also live in Pataskala OH! Small world. I shop at Calico Cupboard.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-07-2014, 06:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,060
Posted By crewsin

Taking in a sweater

You can take sweaters in that are too large with your sewing machine. Just go over the same seam three times, and cut with scissors. I've done this for years. Never had one unravel.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-18-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,605
Posted By crewsin

We live in Ohio, and my husband hates the winter...

We live in Ohio, and my husband hates the winter weather. He's from south TX and just can't handle the snow. So we come to New Smyrna Beach Florida. It's about 15 min. south of Daytona Beach. A...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,852
Posted By crewsin

We get a lot of calls saying that we have won a...

We get a lot of calls saying that we have won a free security system. So I just tell them that we already have a security system (which we do). My husband thinks it's crooks calling to see whose...
Forum: Main
02-27-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,927
Posted By crewsin

I have bought layer cakes and charm packs that...

I have bought layer cakes and charm packs that have no duplicates. The jelly rolls do have duplicates, but very few.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-15-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,841
Posted By crewsin

If either of you are golfers, there is the World...

If either of you are golfers, there is the World Golf Hall of Fame. We both golf, and loved it.
Forum: Main
01-03-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,018
Posted By crewsin

Not sure of the brand, but I've had one that...

Not sure of the brand, but I've had one that looks exactly like that since 1984. I love it and have had no problems with it. It can be put away if necessary and is easy to store.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-27-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,791
Posted By crewsin

I was appalled when they announced Tom Cruise as...

I was appalled when they announced Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher. We have discussed for years who would be good in the part, since we have read all of the books. I thought Tom Selleck or Liam Neeson. ...
Forum: QB Help Center
11-16-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By crewsin

I have also been unable to post a question. I...

I have also been unable to post a question. I write it up, hit "post" and never see it anyplace on the site. Done this twice now, so I just read and don't try to start a new post.
Forum: Main
11-06-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By crewsin

Need help please

A while back, someone posted several pictures of the same quilt in different colors. I jotted down basic info, but now am having a problem actually doing it. It was sewing 5 2.5" strip together,...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-30-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,871
Posted By crewsin

I totally agree with you! My husband and I were...

I totally agree with you! My husband and I were at the movies, and they had the previews. We said, "Oh, good, a Jack Reacher film". Then they said Tom Cruise, and we both said "NO!!!" The other...
Forum: Main
09-29-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,641
Posted By crewsin

As a Catholic, we had this little ditty we said...

As a Catholic, we had this little ditty we said when something was missing: "Tony, Tony, come around. Something's lost that needs to be found." (St. Anthony is the patron saint of missing things.)...
Forum: Main
08-01-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By crewsin

Figuring yardage

I'm quite new at quilting, and am finding quilts that I would like to try, but they don't list yardage. I have block size and HST size, but am at a loss as to where to go from here. (Gotta tell...
Forum: Main
07-31-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,822
Posted By crewsin

I just bought a Bernina--had a Viking for many...

I just bought a Bernina--had a Viking for many years before. The people at my LQS said "Your first Bernina will be the last machine you buy". Boy, do I love it!
Forum: Main
07-12-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,703
Posted By crewsin

I have a Janome serger. I bought it totally...

I have a Janome serger. I bought it totally because it was on sale, and at the time, it seemed like a good idea. I didn't use it for about 10 years. Then I took it out of the closet and thought...
Forum: Recipes
07-10-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,554
Posted By crewsin

My husband makes what he calls his "5 ingredient...

My husband makes what he calls his "5 ingredient easy salsa". He's from TX.

2 cans WHOLE tomatoes, liquid drained off
1 onion, chunked
2 Tblsp minced garlic
1 Tbls cilantro
several Tbls...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-16-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,226
Posted By crewsin

I bring my machine, and a small plastic box with...

I bring my machine, and a small plastic box with necessary notions. Then I bring projects that are already cut out and ready to sew. Can't bring the cutting board. One box with each project in...
Forum: Recipes
02-09-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By crewsin

gluten free

My husband decided he wanted to try eating gluten free for health reasons, even though he doesn't suffer from celiac disease. I found a great book at Barnes & Nobel, called Complete Idiot's Guide to...
Forum: Main
12-13-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,991
Posted By crewsin

I also just finished my first quilt. I've sent...

I also just finished my first quilt. I've sent it out to be quilted. I provided the back, and the woman doing it provides the batting and quilts it for a penny and a half a square inch. When it...
Forum: Main
11-04-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 14,233
Posted By crewsin

I just almost finished my first paper piecing...

I just almost finished my first paper piecing quilt top. I just need to sash the outside edge. I did the Dresden plates in bright jewel colors. You have to like to handsew. Go to...
Forum: Main
11-04-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,186
Posted By crewsin

I am working on a "mystery quilt", and the first...

I am working on a "mystery quilt", and the first instruction sheet clearly stated and was highlighted, that the strips sewn together (3 pieces) needed to be 8 1/2". My daughter-in-law is doing the...
Forum: Main
10-31-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,361
Posted By crewsin

I bought a serger about 10 years ago, just...

I bought a serger about 10 years ago, just because it was on sale and I thought I needed one. It's a Janome. I finally got it out of the closet, and am taking a serger class once a month. Each...
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,304
Posted By crewsin

I always thought your light should come over your...

I always thought your light should come over your left shoulder. Maybe just switch the light to the left side? Then there won't be any glare.
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,304
Posted By crewsin

I always thought your light should come over your...

I always thought your light should come over your left shoulder. Maybe just switch the light to the left side? Then there won't be any glare.
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,008
Posted By crewsin

I have two granddaughters, ages 7 and 9, who both...

I have two granddaughters, ages 7 and 9, who both quilt. The oldest one got her first sewing machine at 5 years old. When we go to quilt shops, they spend so much time deciding which fabric is just...
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