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    07-23-2024, 04:16 PM
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    Posted By beckyj

    Scrap sorting

    Place your multi=scrap piece om pile you think it goes with the best. Also try it with another pile it has some of same color.,,which fits best? It helps when you see it in more than one way. ...
    Forum: Main
    06-17-2024, 10:39 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 4,459
    Posted By beckyj

    Angry Squirrel, what does that mean?"

    sssss what does "squirrel" mean?
    11-10-2023, 09:49 AM
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    Posted By beckyj

    picked- packed

    picked- packed
    01-06-2023, 06:52 PM
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    Views: 95,637
    Posted By beckyj

    to male quilt kits pull out fabrics that look...

    to male quilt kits pull out fabrics that look good together. I bundle them up together and tie. It should fit in a bread bag size bag. You will have enough for a kit. Think about what pattern...
    01-06-2023, 06:33 PM
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    Views: 95,637
    Posted By beckyj

    Before going to Linus meeting, pull from stash 2...

    Before going to Linus meeting, pull from stash 2 -3 bundles of fabrics that would make kits, tie nicely and take. When at meeting offered fabric, pull out yours and offer to trade or keep what you...
    12-24-2021, 03:49 PM
    Replies: 483
    Views: 84,905
    Posted By beckyj

    i'm going to try to organize using a notebook...

    i'm going to try to organize using a notebook hung on bulliton board to list where things get stored. Will it help? I'm hoping.
    06-29-2020, 01:26 PM
    Replies: 527
    Views: 96,421
    Posted By beckyj

    dry hands

    I find using "gloves in a bottle" gives my hands protection from drying out when sorting fabric or gardening. It's a blue container and i get mine at the pharmacy. Like not having to wait to heal...
    11-24-2019, 03:15 PM
    Replies: 186
    Views: 67,809
    Posted By beckyj

    How full is the garage?

    How full is the garage?
    Forum: Pictures
    11-13-2019, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,756
    Posted By beckyj

    what is a pillowcase dress?

    what is a pillowcase dress?
    Forum: Tutorials
    11-03-2019, 02:45 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 24,314
    Posted By beckyj

    do you have a name for this pattern?

    do you have a name for this pattern?
    Forum: Pictures
    08-31-2019, 08:41 AM
    Replies: 280
    Views: 40,133
    Posted By beckyj

    Using your picture of quilt, I can see doing...

    Using your picture of quilt, I can see doing sections as I gather salvages. so can start now and keep going. Not such a big project. I do have a shoe box supply now. Think I'll line them up by...
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2019, 09:55 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 9,454
    Posted By beckyj

    to keep from needing ironed, pile roll 1/2" high...

    to keep from needing ironed, pile roll 1/2" high and roll. before putting in baggie. Hold one end up and roll length wise.
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2019, 07:40 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,919
    Posted By beckyj

    I didn't read it carefully enough. You already...

    I didn't read it carefully enough. You already added the extra layers The purpose here to to secure the seams.
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2019, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,919
    Posted By beckyj

    in this case the old quilt becomes the batting....

    in this case the old quilt becomes the batting. The quilting needed is to stabilize the batt is very little but yes you need to secure the pieced seams. Without quilting you would have to much pull...
    07-22-2019, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 13,450
    Posted By beckyj

    Try a little smaller box on the bottom then you...

    Try a little smaller box on the bottom then you can put regular size on top. Could be wood box with glides on bottom, add a pull handle.
    07-22-2019, 05:25 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 21,919
    Posted By beckyj

    What if you bought a 2nd machine for simple...

    What if you bought a 2nd machine for simple piecing, need not be expensive. Saving the quilting for upstairs .
    07-22-2019, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 17,401
    Posted By beckyj

    Slip a covered piece of foam core board behind...

    Slip a covered piece of foam core board behind rulers covering only part of window to protect rulers. Fades, change occasionally, thought about drawing a quilt block wit felt pens.
    07-20-2019, 03:21 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 9,811
    Posted By beckyj

    If you want the foam boards but don't have space,...

    If you want the foam boards but don't have space, they work great in front of bookcases of fabric. They are handy and the fabric from lite.
    07-19-2019, 04:31 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 7,234
    Posted By beckyj

    do you have a file for these ideas? O have...

    do you have a file for these ideas? O have trouble remembering. so I make a quick note.
    06-08-2019, 03:52 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 42,037
    Posted By beckyj

    I like the foam board because I can move it...

    I like the foam board because I can move it around, take to camp, put in front of shelves, walls windows.
    06-07-2019, 03:36 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 20,383
    Posted By beckyj

    On magazines, I cut what i wanted out, then filed...

    On magazines, I cut what i wanted out, then filed by shapes and subjects. Lines, squares, triangles....log cabins. rail fence, roman stripe . Each shape categories had separate files behind it....
    06-07-2019, 02:43 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 17,009
    Posted By beckyj

    I would fill it with tools and only a small...

    I would fill it with tools and only a small fraction of material.
    04-15-2019, 06:02 PM
    Replies: 397
    Views: 63,204
    Posted By beckyj

    I like that the big pieces are separate. As for...

    I like that the big pieces are separate. As for the drawer, pull out one theme of fabric ( fall ) and iron them. Now you have more room. Choose a time and cut one hour, or sort by size and lay...
    04-07-2019, 11:01 PM
    Forum: Pictures
    02-17-2019, 04:19 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,214
    Posted By beckyj

    keep your scrap can nearby. stuff you're tossing....

    keep your scrap can nearby. stuff you're tossing. As you cut batting, every so often grab a handful of scraps and swipe over your board. Pulls batting out before gets caught tight. can also use...
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