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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-18-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,154
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Dear husband retired Mar 03 (34 yrs with...

Dear husband retired Mar 03 (34 yrs with company). I retired Mar 05 (35 yrs with same company). Way too little time with him. He passed away... 62 yrs old... Apr 2008. So I say to everyone.......
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-18-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,379
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Have to share. A neighbor's son (35) died of...

Have to share. A neighbor's son (35) died of heart failure. A month later, a deer appeared in his backyard. John and I named him "Baby". John fed him bird seed and corn. I hand fed him Gala...
Forum: Main
05-13-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,129
Posted By NCMtnHigh

So very sorry for your trouble. Tell them you...

So very sorry for your trouble. Tell them you will not pay for repairs when your machine is worse off than when you brought it in. If they give you any trouble, call AND write the Better Business...
Forum: Main
05-13-2010, 06:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,220
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Grandma taught me this trick when I was 5.......

Grandma taught me this trick when I was 5.... many, many years ago !! I use the curved basting pins and this works every time on stubborn ones...
Happy Quilting! I'm off to the Guild meeting this...
Forum: Pictures
05-05-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,643
Posted By NCMtnHigh

You did a great job getting your points to match....

You did a great job getting your points to match. That's the key to any neat sewing. Welcome to the site and keep posting those pictures !!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-05-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,339
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Jerrie, I'm a widow, 62, and had gastric "sleeve"...

Jerrie, I'm a widow, 62, and had gastric "sleeve" done Feb 8. Had discussed with my husband and he fully supported my decision. Took me 2 years (after his passing) to have it done. This was an...
Forum: Main
04-28-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,792
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Might I suggest you look at batiks? You can...

Might I suggest you look at batiks? You can definitely get oranges in many tones and shades. Batiks would compliment the drapes and not overshadow them. Oranges and creams would be a softer...
Forum: Main
04-27-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,134
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Oh, my... bless your heart !! I invested in a...

Oh, my... bless your heart !! I invested in a $35 folding table from WalMart. Start at one end of the quilt with backing, batting, pieced top all together. Table is 30" wide x 62" long... I can...
Forum: Main
04-26-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,089
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Try www.batiks.com You can also send them a...

Try www.batiks.com
You can also send them a note and they're very responsive. Good Luck
Forum: Main
02-23-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,532
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Their tread is top notch. I NEVER get broken...

Their tread is top notch. I NEVER get broken thread while sewing. It's 50 weight and the colors are great. There's no sheen to it so looks at place on cotton. I'm now quilting with batiks and...
Forum: Main
02-19-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,121
Posted By NCMtnHigh

I love batiks and plan to start a new venture...

I love batiks and plan to start a new venture with them. Really want to "landscape" quilt using batiks... meaning streams, mountains, trees, old barns, etc. Think that would be a challenge and a...
Forum: Main
02-19-2010, 06:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,723
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Thanks... I like the idea of a red hand stitch on...

Thanks... I like the idea of a red hand stitch on the binding. Back then, they didn't do a lot of "hidden" stitching, so everything was visible. I'll do a test strip today and see if it looks good....
Forum: Main
02-18-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,723
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Finished basic quilting. What my grandmother...

Finished basic quilting. What my grandmother called "picture frame"... simply 1/4" inside each seam with a crossover in the corner. Doesn't detract from the embroidery handwork. Now, for BINDING. ...
Forum: Main
02-16-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,121
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Oh... the anticipation. I ordered over $300 of...

Oh... the anticipation. I ordered over $300 of batiks before I left Dec 21. Didn't return home for 6 weeks. I jumped on those packages as soon as I walked in the door.
:lol:
Forum: Main
02-16-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,723
Posted By NCMtnHigh

I layered and pinned today. Interfaced the work...

I layered and pinned today. Interfaced the work with a piece of muslin, then batting, then another sheet of muslin for the backing. Because it's not square, I'll have to ease some of the stitching...
Forum: Main
02-16-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,723
Posted By NCMtnHigh

THANKS everyone for your advice. I've decided to...

THANKS everyone for your advice. I've decided to cross hatch by machine. I have 2 trigger fingers on right hand, 1 on left ... so I just can't handle much hand quilting.

If I cross hatch in...
Forum: Pictures
02-15-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,233
Posted By NCMtnHigh

I plan to attach a picture of my grandmother as...

I plan to attach a picture of my grandmother as the "pieced by" and of me as the "quilter" ... with dates and dedicated to each grandchild by name. I hope they will treasure these as much as I do...
Forum: Pictures
02-15-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,233
Posted By NCMtnHigh

My mother was one of 9 ... 48 on her side. My...

My mother was one of 9 ... 48 on her side. My dad was one of 12... 49 of us on his side. HUGE family reunions as you can well imagine. From southwest Virginia in Smyth County (Marion, Chilhowie).
Forum: Pictures
02-15-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,233
Posted By NCMtnHigh

For background ... my grandmother was half...

For background ... my grandmother was half Cherokee. Long, beautiful black hair until her 70's. I'd stand for an hour at a time (behind her rocker) and brush her hair which fell well below her...
Forum: Main
02-15-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,723
Posted By NCMtnHigh

My mother (86) has a dear neighbor, Lorraine...

My mother (86) has a dear neighbor, Lorraine (75). Lorraine had this piece of REDWORK and asked if I thought it was worth saving. Could not believe my luck that today's topic is redwork. Never...
Forum: Pictures
02-15-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,233
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Found 5 unquilted tops my grandmother (1894-1978)...

Found 5 unquilted tops my grandmother (1894-1978) pieced probably mid 60's. Post WWII, my dad sewed at Harwood (near Roanoke, Va) so you may recognize some of the pajama fabrics. Believe I will...
Forum: Main
02-01-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Try WalMart. I've seen them in the larger...

Try WalMart. I've seen them in the larger stores. I have 2. One is floor stand. Keep it poised over my sewing machine while piecing. Then, move it beside my chair when I'm finishing off by hand....
Forum: Main
09-03-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,813
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Oops !! Meant to say it's the fault of the...

Oops !! Meant to say it's the fault of the people who do NOT appreciate your handiwork. Keep quilting for YOU.
Forum: Main
09-03-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,813
Posted By NCMtnHigh

Please don't give up on quilting. It's not the...

Please don't give up on quilting. It's not the quilt's fault !! It's the people who do appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a quilt. Do it for YOU ... no one else. Then, donate...
Forum: Main
12-04-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,315
Posted By NCMtnHigh

I've had no problem with my 7430. My only issue...

I've had no problem with my 7430. My only issue is the poor lighting which I've found to be a common among all machines. I like the feature that disengages feed dogs so you can stipple. I'm...
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