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Forum: Main
03-26-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,726
Posted By elkridgequilter

Have gone through several Rowentas. They all...

Have gone through several Rowentas. They all have ended up leaky!! Now I have a Shark and except for the fact that it turns itself off too quickly I am happy with it.
Forum: Main
12-29-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By elkridgequilter

I have a Rowenta ironing board that I love. It is...

I have a Rowenta ironing board that I love. It is very sturdy and extra wide. Try places like Bed, Bath and Beyond if you can't find a good vintage board. (I do not like Rowenta irons but do love the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-13-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 68,774
Posted By elkridgequilter

Former teacher (Special Ed, 1st Grade, Nursery...

Former teacher (Special Ed, 1st Grade, Nursery School, Middle School Science) and now a swim instructor at the Y (along with a number of years as a stay-at-home mom).
Forum: Main
10-13-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,815
Posted By elkridgequilter

I don't mind binding but my sister loves binding....

I don't mind binding but my sister loves binding. She was visiting this weekend and asked me if there was anything she could help with!!! Now my most recent quilts are bound!
Forum: Main
12-19-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,156
Posted By elkridgequilter

ufo's, ufo's and more ufo's!

ufo's, ufo's and more ufo's!
Forum: Main
11-03-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,576
Posted By elkridgequilter

I share your pain. In August the needle bar...

I share your pain. In August the needle bar frame inside my Viking #1 broke. I was letting a friend sew at the time and the needle hit a zipper pull. Fortunately I have a little machine for...
Forum: Main
10-26-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,664
Posted By elkridgequilter

The ones that work the best for bobbins come from...

The ones that work the best for bobbins come from the dollar store. They are tiny (too small for hair except maybe a tiny child's) and the work very well for keeping bobbin threads from tangling in...
Forum: Main
10-10-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 22,105
Posted By elkridgequilter

I made cherry jam in the late summer. I have...

I made cherry jam in the late summer. I have been sewing up a storm making the "Potato Chip Bag" small purse pattern for all the young ladies in the family. Also making doll clothes for...
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,264
Posted By elkridgequilter

I piece on airplanes all the time. The current...

I piece on airplanes all the time. The current TSA rules allow you to take a needle and thread. I have a small felt needle book. I take 2 needles and 2 pins. In the US you can actually have small...
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 19,271
Posted By elkridgequilter

My dh is very supportive. My sewing machine (an...

My dh is very supportive. My sewing machine (an old Viking #1) recently had an unfortunate meeting with a pin and it was going to be VERY expensive to repair relative to its worth. He let me buy a...
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,059
Posted By elkridgequilter

The other 2 kids will be counting the years until...

The other 2 kids will be counting the years until they are 8!
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,800
Posted By elkridgequilter

I am a retired life science teacher and I LOVE...

I am a retired life science teacher and I LOVE insect fabrics. Butterflies are my favorite but others are fine too. Snake fabric is okay but it would have to be for just the right quilt. I'll buy...
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,264
Posted By elkridgequilter

I hand piece (usually English Paper Piecing) or...

I hand piece (usually English Paper Piecing) or make hand appliqued blocks so that I have a portable project for trips, waiting rooms, guild meetings, etc. At home I machine piece. I love both.
Forum: Main
08-30-2010, 05:36 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,089
Posted By elkridgequilter

I have a thimble from Clover that I love. It is...

I have a thimble from Clover that I love. It is leather with a small metal disc. I think it is called a coin thimble. I can't hand quilt without it!
Forum: Main
08-23-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,143
Posted By elkridgequilter

Thanks for the hints.

Thanks for the hints.
Forum: Main
08-22-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,143
Posted By elkridgequilter

Thanks for the hints. I do plan to quilt it so I...

Thanks for the hints. I do plan to quilt it so I think I will go with very thin batting rather than none. There are too many seams on the back for me to be happy with it if I were to just hem it. ...
Forum: Main
08-22-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,905
Posted By elkridgequilter

Your cards are adorable! If everyone makes their...

Your cards are adorable! If everyone makes their own card maybe they should be required to make a key for it so they remember what they intended each square to be. At our quilt retreats we play...
Forum: Main
08-22-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,240
Posted By elkridgequilter

I don't want to confuse you, but be aware that...

I don't want to confuse you, but be aware that there are 2 kinds of paper piecing. Foundation paper piecing (the sew and filp kind) is a machine technique where you sew right on the foundation...
Forum: Main
08-22-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,143
Posted By elkridgequilter

I have a small square quilt top that would work...

I have a small square quilt top that would work well for a bridge size tablecloth. I'm wondering if I should use batting or just back it with fabric. Anyone make quilt tops into tablecloths and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-13-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,141
Posted By elkridgequilter

Today is a great day. It is my DH's 57th...

Today is a great day. It is my DH's 57th birthday! My favorite sister was born on the 13th of another month. For 13 years our house number was 13. No bad luck related to any of our 13's, only...
Forum: Main
08-05-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,734
Posted By elkridgequilter

I like to paper piece! I do both kinds...

I like to paper piece! I do both kinds (foundation and English). For foundation paper piecing I like Carol Doak designs. For English paper piecing paperpieces.com is a good source for patterns and...
Forum: Main
07-28-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 23,700
Posted By elkridgequilter

I am "only" 56. I do have a sewing room (since...

I am "only" 56. I do have a sewing room (since my kids grew up and we no longer needed 5 bedrooms). I have less that average tied up in machines and have no clue on the amount I have invested in...
Forum: Main
07-26-2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,059
Posted By elkridgequilter

I am making "Potato Chip Bags" for all the girls...

I am making "Potato Chip Bags" for all the girls in the family. It is a cute, quick little purse pattern. The guys are getting mugs with a stip quilted "mug cozy". Purses are done. Mugs are not...
Forum: Main
07-18-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 17,082
Posted By elkridgequilter

The woman that owns that shop is well known as a...

The woman that owns that shop is well known as a old snag! I should have warned you!!

My sis in law just started quilting this past winter...her first project was a set of placemats, and she...
Forum: Main
07-18-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,036
Posted By elkridgequilter

I found out that you CAN have too much fabric in...

I found out that you CAN have too much fabric in your stash! I store my stash in sweater organizers that hang from the bar in my closet. The bar is part of a wire shelf. We returned from vacation...
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