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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-13-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,550
Posted By mrsswmohermit

i found it!

there is a picture of an antique door stop here.
http://settlerspeace.typepad.com/settlers_peace/2009/04/happy-dance.html

and a tutorial here.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-30-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,494
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Any suggestions on removing the fabric from a 221...

Any suggestions on removing the fabric from a 221 singer case? The glue in the joints has popped, due to water damage, but is fixable. Read where someone stripped the wood, stained and varnished it....
Forum: Main
09-08-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By mrsswmohermit

I did this for neice's wedding quilt. Used the...

I did this for neice's wedding quilt. Used the pigma pens and backed the squares with freezer paper. But I used a Manila file folder, cut a hole the size of the finished blocks, marked the inside...
Forum: Main
08-24-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By mrsswmohermit

What is the width of fabric? If it is 60", use a...

What is the width of fabric? If it is 60", use a multiple of 60. Ie 10", 6", 5", 12"...for your circle diameter or block size. You could use the edge pieces for half circles, if need be. If you want...
Forum: Main
07-01-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Are you able to line the pieces of yellow? That...

Are you able to line the pieces of yellow? That would allow you to leave the background intact. Otherwise, very sharp, small scissors and carefully slit the background and trim close to your stitch...
Forum: Main
06-30-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,194
Posted By mrsswmohermit

I find that everyone says that batiks bleed...

I find that everyone says that batiks bleed interesting. I suffered through a five minute lecture at the LQS about this topic. According to the owner " true batiks do not bleed." Period. No excess...
Forum: Main
06-20-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,334
Posted By mrsswmohermit

If she responds after you fb message, take her...

If she responds after you fb message, take her fabric shopping with a pattern in mind. Do the math while in the store. Will give her an idea of the fabric costs. I take my clients shopping all the...
Forum: Main
06-20-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,232
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Definitely practice before hand, it needs to be...

Definitely practice before hand, it needs to be mindless, by the time you have surgery. The brain won't work if you have to concentrate and figure it out after. I know, have had two surgeries since...
Forum: Main
06-05-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,856
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Our DAV stores have more fabric etc than the...

Our DAV stores have more fabric etc than the goodwill, and better prices
congrats on your finds.
Forum: Main
06-05-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Need a travel light

I travel during the winter, stay in several different condo type places. All have terrible lighting. I have been looking at portable lights to take with me. We travel by car, but don't have a lot of...
Forum: Main
04-23-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Go back to the web site, they have the name in...

Go back to the web site, they have the name in the comments now.
Forum: Main
12-06-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By mrsswmohermit

thanks for the confirmation. the top is for a...

thanks for the confirmation. the top is for a client and the one thing she ask me about was the holes. I am at a point that I can wash the top. Am thinking the thing to do is to soak it in the...
Forum: Main
12-04-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Needle holes in old muslin

I am putting some 30+ year old blocks together that were machine quilted and taken apart. They still have the holes from the original quilting. Any suggestions to lessen the appearance of the holes....
Forum: Main
07-09-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,513
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Have you checked into back basting for your...

Have you checked into back basting for your needle turn? it really makes applique portable. REALLY love the block.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-17-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,550
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Question vintage cocklebur doorstop pattern

i need help finding directions for a old pattern for a doorstop made out of 5 pointed stars.
The article reads:it takes a dozen flowers, each made of five covered diamonds to form a cocklebur.
they...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By mrsswmohermit

Nancy's notions has what they call Peltex...

Nancy's notions has what they call Peltex interfacing.
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