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Forum: Main
01-23-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,911
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I, too, shop the thrift stores for fabric. They...

I, too, shop the thrift stores for fabric. They can be a goldmine, but it does take patience. My favorite is Salvation Army, their fabrics are always neatly folded and visable in plastic bags, and...
Forum: Main
01-23-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,911
Posted By Needles in SW OR

The most I have invested in a quilt is about...

The most I have invested in a quilt is about $400. It was for my son and his family, it was very large 140x150 and the fabrics I chose were not on sale. I also had it professionally quilted by a...
Forum: Main
01-19-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,614
Posted By Needles in SW OR

My vote is for one on wheels. I got one at...

My vote is for one on wheels. I got one at JoAnn's on sale but was still about $35.00. One of the best purchases I've ever made.
It has storage pockets for supplies and leaves your hands...
Forum: Main
01-19-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,726
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I make a heavy duty pillow case the size of a...

I make a heavy duty pillow case the size of a doggie pillow/bed and put my small scraps and threads in it. When it is full, I sew the end together and Presto, it goes to some lucky dog.
They...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-19-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,780
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I keep all food out of my sewing area. A...

I keep all food out of my sewing area.
A friend and I have an agreement, only beverages in the sewing room or sewing area.
Why?
One of the reasons we quilt is to keep our hands busy so we won't...
Forum: Main
01-16-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
Posted By Needles in SW OR

When a youngster in Indiana, we made the utility...

When a youngster in Indiana, we made the utility quilts for warmth in an old unheated, well barely heated, farm house. We cut 8 to 10 inch blocks, sewed them together and used an old worn blanket ...
Forum: Main
01-16-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,342
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I have a sister in Michigan who goes to...

I have a sister in Michigan who goes to Shipshewana for retreats and of course goes often to the flea market there. Her home is decorated in Shipshewana Chic.
Hope you enjoy your retreat there as...
Forum: Main
01-13-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 964
Posted By Needles in SW OR

New Subject, but I like your answers. What...

New Subject, but I like your answers.
What constitutes a 'scrap?'
I have committed to making scrappys in 2010 and want to know what other quilters call scraps?
Forum: Main
01-08-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,429
Posted By Needles in SW OR

To DSJ from Tennessee: I agree that we should...

To DSJ from Tennessee:
I agree that we should not be so hard on ourselves.
I have a quilting acquaintance that critiques everything to the last stitch. It hurt my feelings for a while and then I...
Forum: Main
01-08-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,429
Posted By Needles in SW OR

A hug is better than a ribbon. It feels good.

A hug is better than a ribbon. It feels good.
Forum: Main
01-07-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,429
Posted By Needles in SW OR

One of the quilters in our group is a...

One of the quilters in our group is a perfectionist and does show quilting. Not so for the rest of us.
We all sSHARE her joy in HER accomplishments and we are happy to be cozy quilters.
We...
Forum: Main
01-02-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 15,300
Posted By Needles in SW OR

To Watterstide I agree that comforter,...

To Watterstide
I agree that comforter, pillowcase and sheet plastic envelopes are wonderful for storage.
Since I have little shelving in my utility room where I sew, I found these plastics to be...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-27-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1,017
Views: 149,957
Posted By Needles in SW OR

sewsue, I love your mat, makes your area seem...

sewsue,
I love your mat, makes your area seem so 'quilty!'
You did a great job, keep up the good work. I like your machine cover also. You inspire me!

Am new to this site and you gals have...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,747
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Thank you for sharing your story. You did a...

Thank you for sharing your story. You did a great job.
Isn't it true, more blessed to give than to receive?
Joyous Season
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-17-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,017
Views: 149,957
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Scrap quilt in 2010, great idea for a giveaway. ...

Scrap quilt in 2010, great idea for a giveaway.
My friend belongs to a online quilt group and each of the girls sent her at least one orphan square.
Our group of 3 gals took the squares, added...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,757
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I admit that I don't buy 'trendy," but teal is my...

I admit that I don't buy 'trendy," but teal is my favorite for quilting. I like the cool, clean color, so oft times there is turqupise in the color combinations.
I agree that 'trend' is a sales...
Forum: Main
12-10-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,367
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Think Budget? Never! Instead, think of...

Think Budget?
Never!
Instead, think of clutter, dust, stacks of unused fabrics and it will incent you to use what you have.
Of course, one often needs small amounts of coordinating fabric for a...
Forum: Pictures
12-08-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,131
Posted By Needles in SW OR

What an inspiration you are. Thank you. I was...

What an inspiration you are. Thank you.
I was recently approached by a local jerky manufacturing plant about providing Christmas stockings for the troops next year.
If you can do it, so can I,...
Forum: Main
11-27-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,580
Posted By Needles in SW OR

The tool you mentioned is probably an awl, used...

The tool you mentioned is probably an awl, used in the previous years for punching holes in leather.
I have one and use it for my stylus too.
It's great because it fits in the hand well and...
Forum: Main
11-19-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,672
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Only once did I let UFO's over-run my sewing...

Only once did I let UFO's over-run my sewing area. I freaked out and decided to finish one each month until all 6 were finished. It worked out well for me as I had a time limit that did not seem...
Forum: Main
11-17-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,211
Posted By Needles in SW OR

I completed a reversible quilt as you go kingsize...

I completed a reversible quilt as you go kingsize about l month ago.
Trust me the first couple blocks are the hardest and then you can do them in your sleep....well, you can certainly chat with a...
Forum: Pictures
11-14-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,224
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Can someone mention the tube tutorial? I did not...

Can someone mention the tube tutorial? I did not save it when it was being discussed. I am ready to start another project and would like to do the tube thing.

Thanks,
Happy Thanksgiving...
Forum: Pictures
11-12-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,441
Posted By Needles in SW OR

It's a beauty. Great find and will be useful for...

It's a beauty. Great find and will be useful for years to come.
Forum: Main
11-12-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,302
Posted By Needles in SW OR

So nice to see young people 'making something out...

So nice to see young people 'making something out of nothing."

Just think of how much more fun you have in that stash.

Donation is a good thing.

Keep looking....and sewing.
Forum: Main
11-09-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,118
Posted By Needles in SW OR

Thank you all for sharing by making these quilts....

Thank you all for sharing by making these quilts.
I received mine and was very pleased with the ballerina theme. It took only about 90 minutes to sew the top together. I could have completed it...
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