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Forum: Main
02-12-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,840
Posted By Anned

Having had surgeries and not allowed to lift...

Having had surgeries and not allowed to lift family and other non sewers have "helped me out" in my sewing room.
Yes, they eventually find what I am looking for but really don't put thinga back as...
Forum: Main
02-12-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,007
Posted By Anned

Flannel is a must wash fabric. Many others I...

Flannel is a must wash fabric. Many others I press/iron with my generator steam iron and then just let it sit. Buy good quality fabric and I find that it won't shrink as much
Then again, I am out...
Forum: Main
02-12-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,002
Posted By Anned

A quilt that I like less and less. A mystery...

A quilt that I like less and less. A mystery quilt. I bought fabric just like I was told to, solid flowers, plain, etc, and a touch of green. All from the same family. The quilt has been finished...
Forum: Main
02-12-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,616
Posted By Anned

Me too. I scrub the potato, shake off any excess...

Me too. I scrub the potato, shake off any excess water, wrap in a paper towel, and microwave for 3-4 minutes. Potato bags and tortilla warmers, to me, are just excess stuff to keep in the kitchen. ...
Forum: Main
02-03-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,550
Posted By Anned

From the above responses I find that I am not...

From the above responses I find that I am not alone in gift giving quilts lack of appreciation. As i was hand sewing the back binding on I proudly displayed a quilt to a friend expecting oohs and...
Forum: Main
01-29-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Anned

When I have travelled and want to find quilt...

When I have travelled and want to find quilt shops I look in the yellow pages, and then call them to make sure that they are still there, open, etc. This happens, of course, when I have stopped...
Forum: Main
01-21-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,704
Posted By Anned

I have 2-3 Carol Doak'S books. All used and...

I have 2-3 Carol Doak'S books. All used and bought very cheap. Keep an eye out at thrift stores where they sell yard, crochet stuff, etc. Very good deals there. Got a Patrick Lose book for $2.00....
Forum: Main
01-21-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,412
Posted By Anned

I have a Janome 6600 and 1600p thay have thread...

I have a Janome 6600 and 1600p thay have thread cutters and knee lifts and I love them. My cutter is on the front by the tension dial.Marsey wrote

Love that automatic thread cutter on my 6600 and...
Forum: Main
01-21-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,399
Posted By Anned

The wonderful owner of my LQS told me that the...

The wonderful owner of my LQS told me that the one thing quilting ladies/gentlemen never replace are their seam rippers and it should be the one gift they treat themselves to.....
Either LQS's don't...
Forum: Main
01-21-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,501
Posted By Anned

For machine applique purposes remember to use the...

For machine applique purposes remember to use the lightweight Wonder Under. And sometimes i cut the WU into strips and use as sort of a steam a seam. In sewing anything I go by the theory of whatever...
Forum: Main
01-21-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,501
Posted By Anned

For machine applique purposes remember to use the...

For machine applique purposes remember to use the lightweight Wonder Under. And sometimes i cut the WU into strips and use as sort of a steam a seam. In sewing anything I go by the theory of...
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,501
Posted By Anned

I am wary of buying lots of yardage of fusible...

I am wary of buying lots of yardage of fusible web. It does get old and then separates from the backing. When I purchase the WU I carefully check it to make sure that the fusible web is firmly...
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,810
Posted By Anned

Somewhere I read and went out and bought Scribble...

Somewhere I read and went out and bought Scribble and Rubbing pad at Staples A three pack was $6.00. Great, cheap and works just fine.

soannesew
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,809
Posted By Anned

Wash and iron? Depends on the fabric quality. ...

Wash and iron? Depends on the fabric quality. Batiks I don't wash or iron. Lesss expensive fabrics I wash and iron. I have just learned to fold fabric using my 6" wide ruler. Over and over and...
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,809
Posted By Anned

Wash and iron? Depends on the fabric quality. ...

Wash and iron? Depends on the fabric quality. Batiks I don't wash or iron. Lesss expensive fabrics I wash and iron. I have just learned to fold fabric using my 6" wide ruler. Over and over and...
Forum: Main
12-20-2009, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Anned

Fabric must age? I like that. Now I know why I...

Fabric must age? I like that. Now I know why I am saving some of that stuff! It's really getting to know its neighbor and learning to live with others. like preschool and kindergarden--learing to...
Forum: Pictures
12-20-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,088
Posted By Anned

Wonderful idea! Beautiful bag.Clap, clap, clap!!!...

Wonderful idea! Beautiful bag.Clap, clap, clap!!!
Did you use drapery fabric? Looks like a great way to stretch the sample pieces that I collect.
I love making tote bags and often piece scraps...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,388
Posted By Anned

The point I explained to my Dad--to a quilter...

The point I explained to my Dad--to a quilter scraps are never trash.[/quote]

My son would throw everything out as junk. But have you seen his garage?? need I say more??
My latest hand project...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,547
Posted By Anned

The sweatshirt use is the best idea to get...

The sweatshirt use is the best idea to get started. Cut waist and arm ribbing off and cut open the side and arm seams. Now lay it out flat. You have sort of a north, south, east and west look. The...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,547
Posted By Anned

The sweatshirt use is the best idea to get...

The sweatshirt use is the best idea to get started. Cut waist and arm ribbing off and cut open the side and arm seams. Now lay it out flat. You have sort of a north, south, east and west look. The...
Forum: Pictures
12-16-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,057
Posted By Anned

Guess I will keep the doll patterns. Might move...

Guess I will keep the doll patterns. Might move them to their own box though and make them feel special. Anne
Forum: Pictures
12-15-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,057
Posted By Anned

I'll bet that this is the best gift that she...

I'll bet that this is the best gift that she receives. My DD, GDs and Niece were always so thrilled with dolly clothing. At one time I collected doll clothes patterns and just recently have thought...
Forum: Main
12-15-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,257
Posted By Anned

Do pillowcases have to be so exact? Even my...

Do pillowcases have to be so exact? Even my purchased pillowcases are slightly different sizes. Shrinkage and all.
But I have a wonderful ruler that the BOM teacher suggested we buy. It has a...
Forum: Main
12-15-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,609
Posted By Anned

My children have finally got the message. I...

My children have finally got the message. I don't need or want anything else for the house. Hubby always got me what I wanted as he knew that sewing made me happy. today I asked my DD and SIL for...
Forum: Pictures
08-28-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By Anned

Wow! Didn't her family know or ask where it...

Wow! Didn't her family know or ask where it could be donated?

My sewing buddy passed away and her children were not interested in her sewing/quilting item either. I told them that I would help...
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