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    Search: Posts Made By: elkridgequilter
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    Forum: Main
    03-26-2012, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 76
    Views: 12,110
    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: 1,505
    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: 75,817
    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: 10,335
    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: 14,452
    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: 6,800
    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: 1,720
    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: 22,679
    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: 12,476
    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: 19,799
    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: 12,402
    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: 17,137
    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: 12,476
    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: 14,618
    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: 13,616
    Posted By elkridgequilter

    Thanks for the hints.

    Thanks for the hints.
    Forum: Main
    08-22-2010, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 13,616
    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: 12,288
    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: 2,270
    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: 13,616
    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: 1,171
    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: 19,364
    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: 24,625
    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: 12,451
    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: 17,499
    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: 13,392
    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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