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Forum: Main
12-01-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,801
Posted By Sara Street

Amen! Also, I took one class that the teacher...

Amen! Also, I took one class that the teacher just kept saying, "and I know that you know how to do that..." Well, guess what! I didn't! I was a newbie! I spoke up several times, but you could...
Forum: Pictures
11-30-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sara Street

Nancy's Notions has a quick video tutorial on how...

Nancy's Notions has a quick video tutorial on how to make these! http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/id/101962/102113.do?extid=091114
Forum: Pictures
08-24-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,373
Posted By Sara Street

I wouldn't touch it until you talk to a quilt...

I wouldn't touch it until you talk to a quilt conservator that knows their stuff!

It is beautiful 'as it', but you don't want it to deteriorate any further...

Good luck!
Sara
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-06-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,287
Posted By Sara Street

Well said, Shelley! Ladies, the key here...

Well said, Shelley!

Ladies, the key here is do your homework! AARP would like you to think that they are the only thing out there! Good news is - you DO have a choice!

I encourage you to...
Forum: Main
07-23-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,669
Posted By Sara Street

Hi nellebelles - ouch! But, you know what? My...

Hi nellebelles - ouch! But, you know what? My red flags went up that you got an email from a detective that "says" it was stolen??? I'd want some proof - which, of course you're going to have to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-04-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,962
Posted By Sara Street

Thank you so much for sharing these!!!!! They...

Thank you so much for sharing these!!!!! They are absolutely breathtaking! The only thing wrong with an iris is the short blooming time in the spring, but oh how pretty they are for that two weeks...
Forum: Main
05-20-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,809
Posted By Sara Street

I've done much of my learning at home, but have...

I've done much of my learning at home, but have many demands on my time with caregiver duties with my mother, building our home, etc. I use the classes at our local quilt shop as a "reward" and...
Forum: Main
05-14-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,010
Posted By Sara Street

Been searching the internet in my spare time, and...

Been searching the internet in my spare time, and found this today:

http://www.embroideryetcetera.com/mh-designs/mh705-paper-dolls.htm

Not the same, but similar and cute, too!
Forum: Main
05-13-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,025
Posted By Sara Street

My cousin let her index finger sit just enough...

My cousin let her index finger sit just enough over the edge of the ruler that she sliced a chunk off as she zipped the rotary cutter up the ruler! It required several stitches, so she always wears...
Forum: Main
05-13-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,010
Posted By Sara Street

Do be sure and share when you find a source for...

Do be sure and share when you find a source for the pattern! I have a drawer full of snippets of trims and laces, etc. that I've saved over the years and this is the perfect use for them!

These...
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,186
Posted By Sara Street

I say ignore hubby and enter it in the show! I...

I say ignore hubby and enter it in the show! I love it, but then I'm very partial to bluebonnets! You did a great job, and, as you said, simple designs are not always simple to do!
Forum: Recipes
03-25-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,400
Posted By Sara Street

Oh, no! Don't throw those overripes away! If...

Oh, no! Don't throw those overripes away! If you don't have time to bake banana bread, you can just pop them in the freezer - peel and all! Then they are great to use in bread, or smoothies!
Forum: Main
03-16-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,577
Posted By Sara Street

We live in a small town, and that means we know...

We live in a small town, and that means we know the clerks at the post office... So, this may not be the same in a larger post office, but our clerks will give you all the options when they weigh...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-27-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,936
Posted By Sara Street

Welcome gammysue! I live just a bit south of you...

Welcome gammysue! I live just a bit south of you - just south of Mannford on highway 33!

Would love to meet you and see some of your quilts! 4 generations - wow!

Sara Street
Forum: Main
02-27-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,159
Posted By Sara Street

Check out this website: ...

Check out this website:
http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2007/10/10/making-old-time-window-quilts/

Good information! Lots of other great blog posts as well!

Good luck!

Sara
Forum: Main
02-17-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 57,066
Posted By Sara Street

Hapylady - sorry to have hijacked your thread! ...

Hapylady - sorry to have hijacked your thread! But I am so thrilled that you asked the question and I got the answers that I needed. My things are all packed down in storage while we are building,...
Forum: Main
02-17-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 57,066
Posted By Sara Street

This all is coming together in my head! You...

This all is coming together in my head! You obviously have to "untack" the edges as you go, so it will roll, right? I think I can make mine work now! Can't wait to try!!!

Thanks
Sara
Forum: Main
02-16-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 57,066
Posted By Sara Street

Your frames look just like the ones that I...

Your frames look just like the ones that I inherited!!! The pictures are VERY helpful, but I have a question:

As you roll up the sections that are finished quilting, do you "pull" the frame in...
Forum: Main
02-15-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 57,066
Posted By Sara Street

I'm anxious to see the picture, too! I...

I'm anxious to see the picture, too! I "inherited" antique quilt frames from my son-in-law's grandmother, and we weren't sure how to put it together!

Thanks for asking the question and for all...
Forum: Main
01-24-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,091
Posted By Sara Street

I agree that you have received tons of good...

I agree that you have received tons of good advice! My two cents to add is this: look at the dealer as well! I was equally considering a Husquavrna Viking and a Bernina. I let my guard down and...
Forum: Main
01-10-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,397
Posted By Sara Street

I have not been able to do this yet, but have...

I have not been able to do this yet, but have this website flagged for my "to do" list for the year: http://www.prayerquilt.org/

Lots of great information! What a ministry, too!

Good luck,...
Forum: Pictures
12-08-2008, 07:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,908
Posted By Sara Street

Your quilt is beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! ...

Your quilt is beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

I'm very much a beginner, and only sharing what I learned about those wavy borders after a quilting retreat in Texas last fall hosted by The Quilt...
Forum: Pictures
11-30-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 79,934
Posted By Sara Street

Oh, I did check out your flicker page! The...

Oh, I did check out your flicker page! The drawer fronts are such a great idea!!!!!!!!!! At first, I thought you sure had alot of fabric in your stash, but then realized how you'd done it. Very...
Forum: Pictures
11-30-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 79,934
Posted By Sara Street

Wonderful!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing! You...

Wonderful!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing! You have done a great job of organizing your sewing room. We are building a new home, so I may "borrow" some of your ideas for my sewing room if that's...
Forum: Pictures
11-17-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,203
Posted By Sara Street

Thanks, auntluc, that is the very article that I...

Thanks, auntluc, that is the very article that I was looking for! I'm saving it better this time!

Sara
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