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Forum: Main
09-13-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,382
Posted By GrandmaNewt

There is an option on the left side on this site...

There is an option on the left side on this site to search for block patterns by size. I saw numerous different 9 inch stars. https://www.patchworksquare.com/
Forum: Pictures
12-23-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,257
Posted By GrandmaNewt

That is actually 3 aprons on the dress form under...

That is actually 3 aprons on the dress form under the purse...Earlier this year I was playing with ways to recycle old denim jeans and those 3 aprons are the ones that I havenmt found a home for yet.
Forum: Pictures
12-23-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,257
Posted By GrandmaNewt

It took me 2 to 3 hours to make one purse. The...

It took me 2 to 3 hours to make one purse. The hardest part for me was putting in the curved zipper at the top of them, and doing the top stitching on that zipper.
Forum: Pictures
12-23-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,257
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Since I knew I was going to be making a lot of...

Since I knew I was going to be making a lot of these purses for gifts, I ended up ordering bulk bags of D-rings, slides and lobster clasps on amazon.
Forum: Pictures
12-22-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,257
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Quilted Purses for Christmas

I decided almost at the last minute to make my daughters and granddaughters purses for Christmas. I made 8 all together, one test one for me and 7 for the kids and grandkids. Didn't get a picture...
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,205
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I have broken a needle or two by forgetting to...

I have broken a needle or two by forgetting to change the foot when I change the stitch. Thankfully I have not knocked off the timing in doing so although I know that is possible. The only machine...
Forum: Main
07-05-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,050
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Sorry to hear that you have had this problem...

Sorry to hear that you have had this problem Patricia :( I was ready to order my DX7 right around the time I read your post. I did search the internet and all of the reviews (very few) that I...
Forum: Main
06-23-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,770
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I would leave it. I glanced at your pic before...

I would leave it. I glanced at your pic before I read your post and honestly I didn't even notice the seam or the slight color variations. Once it is quilted, its going to blend in fine and no one...
Forum: Main
06-23-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,513
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Rulers - Replace if they get badly nicked or...

Rulers - Replace if they get badly nicked or chipped, otherwise I buy ones in sizes I think I need when I come across a good sale.
Cutting Mats - right now I have 3, one is about 20 years old but...
Forum: Main
05-25-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,505
Posted By GrandmaNewt

The beginning of this year I decided to start...

The beginning of this year I decided to start saving up for a Juki f600. Once I started reading about the dx7 I decided that this is the machine that I now want! Another machine to think about that...
Forum: Pictures
05-20-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,026
Posted By GrandmaNewt

inspired by this blog post ...

inspired by this blog post http://www.janicejenney.com/2010/chicken-soup-scrap-quilt-blocks/ Changed the measurements used, added in quatrefoil blocks between the chicken blocks
Forum: Pictures
05-20-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,026
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Chicken quilt for my daughter

It has been a year of trying to use up scraps for me. This quilt was a blast to make, unfortunately my scrap pile still seems to be as big as it ever was!

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Forum: Main
06-02-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,698
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Help me brainstorm this project!

Someone posted a pic of a fishbowl wall hanging quilt on my facebook. Yes, I have seen quilts like this before and they are cute. My daugher (who doesn't quilt or sew) saw the pic and said she...
Forum: Recipes
05-20-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,805
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Yum...that fudge recipe looks good....gotta buy...

Yum...that fudge recipe looks good....gotta buy some bakers chocolate and try that! Cheese sauce for veggies is always a good option....and on eggs...or maybe in omelets is good too! Right now I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-20-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By GrandmaNewt

The dollar store near my house sells terry dish...

The dollar store near my house sells terry dish towels....perhaps thats a place to look for something inexpensive for this project.
Forum: Recipes
05-20-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,805
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Requesting recipes that use Velveeta please!

I almost never use Velveeta...the exception would be making queso dip by melting the velveeta with some rotel tomatoes.

While shopping today, came across a great sale on Velveeta. Two 32 oz...
Forum: Main
05-20-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,843
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Are you implying that muttering cuss words under...

Are you implying that muttering cuss words under your breath and sticking the pricked finger in your mouth is not a cure?
Forum: Main
05-01-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,976
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I love making scrappy quilts! When making any...

I love making scrappy quilts! When making any project, I take the smaller scraps and cut them into both 5 " squares and 2 1/2 " squares. They then live in ziplock bags on my scrap shelf until I...
Forum: Main
04-07-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,437
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I would also recommend that you look at the...

I would also recommend that you look at the Brother PC420. I love mine! Besides the great needle threader, knee lift (which is now a must have for me), speed control, etc etc, it also has a...
Forum: Pictures
03-26-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,891
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Bow Tucks purses

Awhile back I fell in love with the bow tucks purse pattern and have made many of them. From the start, I decided that the first one that I made would be the one that I used every day until it wore...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-26-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,807
Posted By GrandmaNewt

Great find and great price on the chair! I love...

Great find and great price on the chair! I love the Habitat Restore in my city and poke around in there often! Love the recovering job you did...Looks great :)
Forum: Main
03-25-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I think attaching a label, but worded slightly...

I think attaching a label, but worded slightly differently than your normal labels is a good idea. Something like "Pieced and Quilted or (made with love, etc etc) by (first name, possibly last...
Forum: Main
03-25-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,216
Posted By GrandmaNewt

by all means use the hot pink and/or white. As...

by all means use the hot pink and/or white. As you said, it will show on the front too...if arranged in a nice pattern, it will look great no matter whether you use one or both of the colors you...
Forum: Main
03-25-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,402
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I used to make a 2 1/4 double fold bias binding. ...

I used to make a 2 1/4 double fold bias binding. Then...I 'adopted' my husband's drafting ruler that happens to be 2 1/8 inches wide by about 36 inches long...this makes it way too easy for me to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-20-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,264
Posted By GrandmaNewt

I was like you DresiArnaz... I had been told for...

I was like you DresiArnaz... I had been told for years how great Breaking Bad was, but was very resistant to watching. I just didn't think the theme of a high school teacher involved in drug...
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