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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-19-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,673
Posted By Ziggysmom

Patrick Taylor has done a series of books about...

Patrick Taylor has done a series of books about two doctors living and practicing in a small Irish town, set in the mid 1960's. The first in the series is "An Irish Country Village". I've read them...
Forum: Main
09-18-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,375
Posted By Ziggysmom

When I see rick rack I think of the Lanz dressed...

When I see rick rack I think of the Lanz dressed that were popular in the early 60's. I couldn't afford one, but found a similar floral stripe fabric, trimmed it with white rick rack and made my...
Forum: Main
08-27-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,916
Posted By Ziggysmom

If the laundryomat that you go to doesn't have...

If the laundryomat that you go to doesn't have dryers with a choice of heat temps. Chances are the equipment isn't up to date. Find a different laundromat.
Forum: Links and Resources
07-02-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,358
Posted By Ziggysmom

Price is a little high for a Craiglist item. The...

Price is a little high for a Craiglist item. The buttonhole attachment has been selling for $20 to $30 at several sights and groups.
Forum: Main
06-29-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,202
Posted By Ziggysmom

My mom taught me to sew (many years ago when...

My mom taught me to sew (many years ago when thread came on wooden spools). She liked the 60wt. thread better than 50wt. That is all I used for years. In fact the only question I missed on my Home...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-14-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 9,458
Posted By Ziggysmom

I loved "An Irish Country Doctor" by Patrick...

I loved "An Irish Country Doctor" by Patrick Taylor, also read "An Irish Country Village" and am currently reading "An Irish Country Christmas". There are more in the series. I love the sense of...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-20-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,563
Posted By Ziggysmom

Have you tried Dove Promises--or Dove of any...

Have you tried Dove Promises--or Dove of any kind? I prefer their Dark, but will not turn down the milk chocolate.
As far as Hershey is concerned, I have wished for bags of Mr. Goodbar for a long...
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,896
Posted By Ziggysmom

Forgot to say--When you show your quilt to anyone...

Forgot to say--When you show your quilt to anyone don't point out any errors. Just accept the complements with a smile and a thank you.
Forum: Pictures
04-19-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,896
Posted By Ziggysmom

When I'm having trouble making points match I use...

When I'm having trouble making points match I use a basting stitch for about 1 " on either side of the point. If it matches I resew with a regular stitch. If not it's not that hard to pull out the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-29-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,292
Posted By Ziggysmom

Yes. In the past 2 days I have seen a cart left...

Yes. In the past 2 days I have seen a cart left in the middle of a handicaped space and another one behind a car so that it had to be moved for the person to back their car out of the space. Really...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-23-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,653
Posted By Ziggysmom

A friend that I sew with has the garage as her...

A friend that I sew with has the garage as her studio. Her DH's pool table sits in the middle of the room. When he is not using the table they put 3 doors on top of it. It is great as a cutting...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-23-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,653
Posted By Ziggysmom

I have 2 Holmes Oil Filled heaters, one in our...

I have 2 Holmes Oil Filled heaters, one in our bedroom and one in my sewing room. We have had these for years and love them. There is no exposed heating element. This is link for Target. I think...
Forum: Pictures
03-11-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,841
Posted By Ziggysmom

Love your "back art"!

Love your "back art"!
Forum: Main
03-10-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By Ziggysmom

Thought some of you with old Singer might be...

Thought some of you with old Singer might be interested in this table...at least to see it and know that it exsists. It's on Ebay The shipping is $65+.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-28-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,564
Posted By Ziggysmom

Met Jonathan in Santa Barbara when I was on a...

Met Jonathan in Santa Barbara when I was on a school field trip with my son's class. He was sitting outside an ice cream store. Four of us moms went up to meet him. He asked questions about our...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-28-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,770
Posted By Ziggysmom

Good idea to go with green instead of red for a...

Good idea to go with green instead of red for a sewing room. My kitchen is red and I love it, but sewing room is a pink so pale it almost looks white. Much more relaxing. What kind of paint did...
Forum: Main
02-18-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,944
Posted By Ziggysmom

I caught my DH about to cut electrical wire with...

I caught my DH about to cut electrical wire with my Gingher shears many years ago. Our 3 sons knew not to use them, but hubby didn't get the memo apparently. He said to only use scissors that he...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-12-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,125
Posted By Ziggysmom

I just looked at the ended listing. It had no...

I just looked at the ended listing. It had no bids and didn't sell. I wonder if they will relist it and at what price.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-29-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,632
Posted By Ziggysmom

Amazing!!! I'll bet they could baste quilts on...

Amazing!!! I'll bet they could baste quilts on the floor with no problems or headaches. LOL
Forum: Pictures
01-28-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,058
Posted By Ziggysmom

Ditter, I love the quilt. I so impressed that...

Ditter, I love the quilt. I so impressed that you can still get down on the floor to work. I did that when I was young to cut out garments and when I started quilting at age 30. The hard part then...
Forum: Main
01-20-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,798
Posted By Ziggysmom

I learned this stitch 50+++ years from a 4H...

I learned this stitch 50+++ years from a 4H leader. I've used it sew the opening in stuffed aninmals, dolls, pillows then quilt bindings when I started quilting.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-17-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,952
Posted By Ziggysmom

My first was with an epidural and labor was...

My first was with an epidural and labor was induce. When they said, "Push" I was so numb it was like, "Push what?" They finally took the baby with forcepts. The rest of my babes were delivered...
Forum: Pictures
01-05-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,523
Posted By Ziggysmom

I'm with Betty K. Gorgeous! Beautiful! Would...

I'm with Betty K. Gorgeous! Beautiful! Would you share the pattern & source. I am being selfish. I can just picture this on the wall with the pics of all my kids and grandkids.
Thanks for...
Forum: Main
12-30-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,585
Posted By Ziggysmom

I call mine "Learning Experiences." Sometimes I...

I call mine "Learning Experiences." Sometimes I learn that I don't want to do that one any more. Then I press it all, make sure the pieces are all there with the pattern and donate it to our local...
Forum: Main
12-27-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,849
Posted By Ziggysmom

I have all the sizes available for the rotary...

I have all the sizes available for the rotary cutter. I find that I rarely use the 60mm. My favorite is the 45mm in the ergonomic cutter. It gives me the most control and is most comfortable to...
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