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Forum: Main
03-03-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 18,054
Posted By nitakhoops

Just take a day to get organized...I do that...

Just take a day to get organized...I do that annually. Sort all your fabrics by color and put them into the plastic storage boxes available for about $5 each. These can then be stacked. I have my...
Forum: Main
03-03-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 24,061
Posted By nitakhoops

Don't get discouraged! I bought my first quilt...

Don't get discouraged! I bought my first quilt all cut out and with directions on eBay. It was a simple block baby quilt with a border, binding , & backing all included. All I needed to supply was...
Forum: Main
10-24-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,421
Posted By nitakhoops

I always buy 2 yards at a time of a new fabric. ...

I always buy 2 yards at a time of a new fabric. That way no matter what I decide to use it for there's plenty of fabric. I've never seen the sense in buying fat quarters...expensive and not much to...
Forum: Main
10-22-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,657
Posted By nitakhoops

If it's a wall hanging, can't it just be left as...

If it's a wall hanging, can't it just be left as is??
Forum: Main
10-20-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,101
Posted By nitakhoops

To the lady several replys up from me...what type...

To the lady several replys up from me...what type doggie is in your pic?
Forum: Main
10-20-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,101
Posted By nitakhoops

WOW!!! I'd say that woman has OCD! :lol:

WOW!!! I'd say that woman has OCD! :lol:
Forum: Main
10-17-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,161
Posted By nitakhoops

Get up every half hour, stretch, do something...

Get up every half hour, stretch, do something else, and then go back to sewing. If your back starts to really bother you and sewing is a job not a joy....quit for the day. Your body is telling you...
Forum: Main
10-13-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,708
Posted By nitakhoops

I wouldn't buy fabric without seeing it first.......

I wouldn't buy fabric without seeing it first....

I can get fabric on sale at WalMart for $2-3/yd so you may have to undercut that price... :?:

I have also gotten fabric from our local Grange...
Forum: Main
10-08-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,012
Posted By nitakhoops

Good grief, but you are an organized person! I...

Good grief, but you are an organized person! I only think of 1 or 2 quilts I want to make at a time and then I make them before I have another brain storm! :lol:
Forum: Main
10-06-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,522
Posted By nitakhoops

My stash is collecting retro prints that former...

My stash is collecting retro prints that former quilters are giving to me...I'm thrilled! :)
Forum: Main
10-04-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,349
Posted By nitakhoops

It really varies...virtually no time is spent...

It really varies...virtually no time is spent quilting in nice weather...I'm too busy around the C'mas tree farm. In the winter when it's cold and rainy, I'll often spend the entire day quilting....
Forum: Main
09-26-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,617
Posted By nitakhoops

We should get together as I enjoy finishing...

We should get together as I enjoy finishing quilts as much as piecing them! :-D
Forum: Main
09-24-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 17,071
Posted By nitakhoops

Sometimes I miter and sometimes I...

Sometimes I miter and sometimes I don't...depending
upon my mood and luck at trying to do it!
What does your friend mean that it wastes material???!!!
:?:
Forum: Main
09-20-2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,694
Posted By nitakhoops

I put my left overs in a bag. When I have...

I put my left overs in a bag. When I have enough, I make a baby quilt or a scrappy quilt.
Forum: Main
09-18-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 15,570
Posted By nitakhoops

Our local Wal-Mart never stopped selling fabric,...

Our local Wal-Mart never stopped selling fabric, so they've been getting the bulk of my fabric buying business over the years! :lol:
Forum: Main
09-17-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,382
Posted By nitakhoops

Do as I do when I don't want kitty help...shut...

Do as I do when I don't want kitty help...shut the door or put them outside. Also, teach them not to climb up on things....remember you're the alpha in control of the situation! :lol:
Forum: Main
08-21-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 19,052
Posted By nitakhoops

Kind of hard to be neat and quilt! I usually...

Kind of hard to be neat and quilt! I usually miss the garbage can when I toss fabric waste and threads I've trimmed. Not to worry....I can clean it all up after the quilt is finished!
PS I went...
Forum: Main
08-05-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,638
Posted By nitakhoops

I'm like you...I have a lot of little pieces and...

I'm like you...I have a lot of little pieces and not a bunch of neatly color coordinated piles of fabric sitting idly on a shelf.
When I get tired of shuffling the odds and ends from other projects,...
Forum: Main
08-03-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,159
Posted By nitakhoops

I started quilting when I had one of 3 foot...

I started quilting when I had one of 3 foot surgeries and had to stay off my feet for weeks at a time. I pieced the quilts prior to surgery and then hand quilted when I was sitting in my chair for...
Forum: Main
07-28-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 23,275
Posted By nitakhoops

I'm 63, just ordered a $119 Brother sewing...

I'm 63, just ordered a $119 Brother sewing machine on-line from Costco (my other inexpensive machine is 45 yo and is still putt putting along. I buy fabric on sale and have some from my high school...
Forum: Main
06-20-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 20,442
Posted By nitakhoops

Shop Wal-Mart...good quality and often with close...

Shop Wal-Mart...good quality and often with close out prices. I never pay more than $3-4/yd. I stock up when I see the prices marked down to $1-2/yd! :lol:
Forum: Main
06-12-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,721
Posted By nitakhoops

I thought that looked like Mt. Hood in your...

I thought that looked like Mt. Hood in your picture! I'm from the Estacada area! Nita :lol:
Forum: Main
06-08-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,986
Posted By nitakhoops

I don't think you can put a true price tag on a...

I don't think you can put a true price tag on a quilt as there are so many variables...eg. I make comfort quilts for nursing homes that are about 40in. X 60 in. They run me about $10-20 each. I can...
Forum: Main
06-06-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,684
Posted By nitakhoops

Yup, I need my little clock so I don't lose track...

Yup, I need my little clock so I don't lose track of time...easy to do when one's busy quilting!
Forum: Main
05-29-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,040
Posted By nitakhoops

I, too have a small sewing room with 6 tall file...

I, too have a small sewing room with 6 tall file cabinets and 2 curio cabinets. I've managed to put a stay in place ironing board and a small desk with my sewing machine in the room as well. I have...
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