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Forum: Pictures
11-15-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,258
Posted By Todie's Mom

It is simply gorgeous. Looks much better when...

It is simply gorgeous. Looks much better when you can see the whole quilt. I love the pattern and, have been lucky enough to see the actual fabric when the quilt was in progress. Your FMQ is...
Forum: Main
10-29-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,533
Posted By Todie's Mom

When I buy charm packs always buy 2...gives at...

When I buy charm packs always buy 2...gives at least 4 charms of each color combination. I have found recently that buying 10" layer cakes is better. You can get 4 charms out of 1 layer cake square...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-16-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,152
Posted By Todie's Mom

Houndstooth case

they are probably from Alabama...people hear are football nuts....Bear Bryant's hat was houndstooth and it is used for everything from totes to quilts, etc. etc.
Forum: Pictures
08-24-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,414
Posted By Todie's Mom

I have seen this quilt and the picture does not...

I have seen this quilt and the picture does not do it justice. It is much nicer than the picture. Scraplady is an avid quilter and does beautiful work and is also a great friend.
Forum: Main
07-15-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,508
Posted By Todie's Mom

Pre cuts are more expensive but give you such a...

Pre cuts are more expensive but give you such a wide variety of prints. I like them for totes and placemats...small items.I find the best buy is layer cake. You can make 4 jelly roll cuts 2 1/2 x...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,477
Posted By Todie's Mom

I like Connecting Threads Essential. Nice colors...

I like Connecting Threads Essential. Nice colors /cotton/ reasonable price and easy people to deal with. I have not had problems with thread breakage. I change needles often and clean my bobbin...
Forum: Main
02-20-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,992
Posted By Todie's Mom

I have read several places that canned air is bad...

I have read several places that canned air is bad for your sewing machine. It pushes the lint further into the machine and also contains moisture which is not good for your machine. You might ask...
Forum: Main
02-19-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,844
Posted By Todie's Mom

Coffee filters also work. Iron flat and sew...

Coffee filters also work. Iron flat and sew directly on to it. I made crazy patch this way. Easy to tear off after.
Forum: Links and Resources
02-18-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,912
Posted By Todie's Mom

I tried it but it did not work out very well. ...

I tried it but it did not work out very well. Maybe my inside square was too heavy fabric but the solid square did not extend to the edge of the outside square and looked unfinished since would not...
Forum: Main
02-14-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,910
Posted By Todie's Mom

I think the wonder clips are much better than...

I think the wonder clips are much better than hair clips. They hold tighter and don't slip off. I use then for binding but also love them for the tops of tote bags. When you are trying to line up...
Forum: Pictures
02-06-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,494
Posted By Todie's Mom

I have the book but have not tried the process...

I have the book but have not tried the process yet. I have tried other QAYG methods and they seem to work fine. I am always searching for a better way. I need to try her process soon.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-04-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,322
Posted By Todie's Mom

Thanks...my husband sends jokes to a nun who...

Thanks...my husband sends jokes to a nun who teaches Bible class and she will love these to share with her students.
Forum: Main
02-01-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Todie's Mom

I am still working at FMQ but I have found that...

I am still working at FMQ but I have found that cheap muslin and white polyester felt (72" wide) and 5.99 yd/with coupon even less makes a very cheap sandwich. After you have doodled on it a lot...
Forum: Pictures
01-23-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,752
Posted By Todie's Mom

They are correct Scraplady. Very interesting...

They are correct Scraplady. Very interesting pattern and spinning center. Need to write everything down next time. Ask me how I know?? Have a couple of things can't really figure out completely...
Forum: Main
01-20-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,450
Posted By Todie's Mom

the first quilt I did was an Eleanor Burns and I...

the first quilt I did was an Eleanor Burns and I was so proud but when I gave it a second look...right smack in the middle was a block that the seams did not match at all. I had never done applique...
Forum: Pictures
01-18-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 86,933
Posted By Todie's Mom

Lovely quilt...fact that you have 33 pages of...

Lovely quilt...fact that you have 33 pages of comments really says it all.
Forum: Main
01-16-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,467
Posted By Todie's Mom

I have been quilting for about 2 years. I am...

I have been quilting for about 2 years. I am incapable of following a pattern completely. Seems like if I try my creative genes take over and it becomes something else. I think you have to just...
Forum: Main
01-13-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,341
Posted By Todie's Mom

I tried hair clips but did not like them. I love...

I tried hair clips but did not like them. I love wonder clips especially for holding the top of tote bag in preparation for top stitching. Much better than pins. However, pins are still needed in...
Forum: Main
01-13-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,471
Posted By Todie's Mom

find a nice oblong ceramic dish...with a ridge on...

find a nice oblong ceramic dish...with a ridge on the bottom....insert a magnet on bottom and magnet inside dish. Works well as a magnetic pin cushion and cheap...Some people glue the magnets on the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,755
Posted By Todie's Mom

Thanks Miriam. Good info...printed it and also...

Thanks Miriam. Good info...printed it and also saved it to a folder on desktop
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,755
Posted By Todie's Mom

Thanks for the info. I may try to get it...

Thanks for the info. I may try to get it running. I am a little terrified by the long shuttle bobbin. I guess it would be good during times when power is out. I hate to get rid of it because it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,755
Posted By Todie's Mom

I have a Singer handcrank model 128 (do not have...

I have a Singer handcrank model 128 (do not have picture) made 12/1949 in Elizabethport, NJ...my question is what is the benefit of a handcrank. I have no clue as this machine was given to me by a...
Forum: Pictures
01-02-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,326
Posted By Todie's Mom

I did this one in Batik...don't have a...

I did this one in Batik...don't have a picture...but if you sew two layer cakes together for the bottom and then cut them the size of your charms it makes a little deeper purse and comes out very...
Forum: Main
01-01-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,093
Posted By Todie's Mom

I am not there yet either but I would not have...

I am not there yet either but I would not have come as far as I have without watching Leah Day. I will never achieve her level of success but my stipple is looking better. I do have the bobbin...
Forum: Pictures
12-30-2012, 05:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,893
Posted By Todie's Mom

Lovely thought and gift. My granddaughter is 27...

Lovely thought and gift. My granddaughter is 27 and still talks about our tea parties.
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